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Your guide to East Nashville’s Tomato Art Fest
People dressed in red walk in the Tomato Art Fest parade with a banner that reads "The Tomato-A Uniter, not a Divider, bringing together fruits and vegetables."
“The tomato — a uniter, not a divider.” | Photo via Tomato Art Fest
If your weekend plans aren’t set, it’s time to ketchup to the ripest event of the season: Tomato Art Fest.

Can’t make it to the Tomato Art Show on Friday, Aug. 9? No worries — East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood will be bursting with tomato-themed contests, kids activities, live entertainment across two stages, a parade, and more on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Map out your tomato adventure

You’re going to need to know where to-ma-go. Use this festival map to easily locate the entrances, entertainment stages, cool down zones, the parade route, and the ticketed Bloody Mary Garden Party. Bonus: The festival is free to attend.

Tomato-themed art on a gallery wall with two people viewing the artwork and one pointing to a specific piece.

Get ready for wall-to-wall tomato art. | Photo via Tomato Art Fest

Parade and art show

Soak up the sights at the Tomato Art Show at 1106 Woodland St. on Friday, Aug. 9 (12-9 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 10 (9 a.m -7 p.m.), and Sunday, Aug. 11 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Admire a different kind of art at the “Push, Pull, and Wear” Parade on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. — local bands and drumlines will bring the marching jams.

An 8-person band performing on the Tomato Art Fest's 37206 Stage, a nod to the area's zip code.

Bookmark the festival’s entertainment lineups on the 37206 Stage and the 11th St. Stage. | Photo by Tomato Art Fest

Classic events and fresh finds

Pro tip: Non-service animals are not permitted at the event, as it gets hot and crowded at this popular fest.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • John Fogerty | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater | $56+ | The artist is set to play all his Creedence Clearwater Revival hits and will joined by special guests George Thorogood & the Destroyers and Hearty Har.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Crafted Connections | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Edgehill | Cost of purchase | Enjoy an evening of sushi and cocktail pairings at this Ricey & Co. pop-up.
  • Zepparella: The Led Zeppelin Powerhouse | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 8 p.m. | City Winery | $25+ | Rock out with the all-women Led Zeppelin tribute band.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Chris Stapleton | Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $215+ | Stapleton returns to Music City for his “All American Road Show” tour accompanied by Marty Stuart and Nikki Lane.
Saturday, Aug. 10
  • Time Traveler Vintage Expo | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $11.65 | This traveling market features vintage and retro-inspired clothing, accessories, handmade items, and more across 100+ vendors.
  • Blood Assurance Blood Drive | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Free | All donors will receive a ticket to the zoo while supplies last.
Sunday, Aug. 11
  • Adopt A Dog Meet & Greet | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 12-3 p.m. | Pins Mechanical Co. | Free+ | Meet and play with adoptable pups at the dog-friendly venue — a portion of the event day sales will go to Friends of MACC Nashville.
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News Notes
Development
  • Local development firm Giarratana submitted plans for a 17-story building on Elliston Place. If approved, the project would rise where Corner Bar currently resides + offer 356 apartment units, ground-level retail, and a five-story garage. (Nashville Post)
Biz
  • Another California-based eatery is pulling into Nashville, and this time it’s Mel’s Drive-In. The restaurant serves classic diner fare and plans to open in the former B.B. King’s Blues Club space at 152 2nd Ave. N. Buckle up and stay tuned for more details. (Nashville Business Journal)
Health
  • Meharry Medical College received $175 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the largest gift in the school’s history. The donation, part of a larger $600 million contribution to the nation’s four historically Black medical schools, will be allocated to its endowment fund.
Plan Ahead
  • It’s almost fall, y’all. Cheekwood Harvest returns Saturday, Sept. 14 for six weeks of seasonal fun. At the heart of the festival will be a Pumpkin Village with 75,000 pumpkins and 4,000 chrysanthemums, alongside a scarecrow trail, beer garden, and more festivities.
Festival
  • Nashville Dance Fest, a country dance festival that debuted earlier this year, returns to The Nashville Palace the weekend of Sept. 6-8. Expect 70+ dance workshops, competitions, and nightly concerts. Check out the lineup + ticket info.
Announced
  • Think you could be the next “American Idol?” The TV show is seeking contestants for Season 23, set to air on ABC in spring 2025. Tennessee’s virtual audition date is on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Learn more + sign up.
Wellness
  • Focused on staying hydrated? Most hydration products contain more sodium than you need. Enter: Native Hydrate’s essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, and electrolytes for hydration and health.*
 
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🚌 All aboard the record store bus

Join local vinyl collectors at Nashville’s Record Store Crawl
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See what’s spinning at The Groove and other local independent record stores. | Photo by @hannahscherner
Are you a record collector? Then join fellow vinyl enthusiasts at Nashville’s Record Store Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 10.

The multi-city event by Warner Music Group is back after a pandemic pause and combines the best of record shopping, bar hopping, and live music into one afternoon of crate-digging adventure. If you’re ready to be chauffeured from record store to record store, let’s drop the needle and spin the details.
  • The event kicks off with a concert by Knox, followed by a bus tour to record shops (ticket holders will receive 15% off at Grimey’s, The Groove, and Vinyl Tap).
  • Tickets also include a tote bag with an LP inside and a Third Man Records goodie bag.
  • The crawl is open to record collectors ages 21 and up.
  • Expect giveaways, including autographed items, merch, limited vinyl, box sets, and more.
Record Store Crawl tickets are $82.45 (tax included), and if you have more questions, check out this list of event FAQs.
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You’ve heard of bobbing for apples, but how about tomatoes? You guessed it, I have one more Tomato Art Fest activity to share. Visit Wags & Whiskers on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to bob for real tomatoes and to toss faux tomatoes at a target for the chance to win prizes.
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