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Nashville kicks off the year with a rockin' party that is sure to get your year started off on the right note. Then, we head inside and beat the winter wind with killer food events and festivals that will delight all.
Valentine's Day adds food, wine, and date night events to the calendar and sets the tone for the entire month.
An event that should be on everyone's bucket list would be Tin Pan South, the world's largest songwriter festival. Before and after Tin Pan South, there are some great food events to get a taste of what Tennessee offers.
Nashville celebrates the month of April with a ton of events to ring in Spring. Each week, there is something new and fun to take part in, from Nashville Fashion Week, featuring the latest in Nashville's fashion scene, to a killer lineup at the annual Rites of Spring at Vanderbilt University.
By May, Nashville is playing outside, eating al fresco, and having a great time under the sun.
In June, we soak in the summer sun at an outdoor music festival. CMA Fest is a must for any country music fan, and you can guarantee a far-out experience at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival just down the road from Downtown Nashville.
One of the nation's largest fireworks shows is launched right here in Nashville during Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th. After that, our summer of fun continues with concert series, music festivals, and more.
The Tomato Art Fest is one of Nashville's most unique events, taking place in August. This annual festival brings people together to celebrate the tomato, a uniter, not a divider.
Nashville welcomes fall with fantastic events celebrating the coming season. Americana Music Festival + Conference is always music to our ears, and Cheekwood Harvest is a site you won't want to miss.
Hundreds of events fill Nashville's calendar throughout October. Get your spook on in Nashville during Halloween or attend a fall festival like the Southern Festival of Books or Tennessee Craft Fair.
- Boo at the Zoo
- Dove Awards
- Halloween in Nashville
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue
- Nashville Oktoberfest
- Nashville International Auto Show
- Nashville Whiskey Festival
- Old School BBQ Festival
- Southern Festival of Books
- Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival
- Tennessee Craft Fair
- Tennessee Craft Week
You have to finish the year strong, right? Nashville does it big from November to December with multiple locations hosting holiday events that friends of all ages will love. Don't forget about the annual CMA Awards or close out the year at one of Music City's biggest parties, Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live! Nashville's Big Bash.