On the 55-acre estate of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, over 250,000 bulbs are blooming this spring. Cheekwood celebrates the occasion with Cheekwood in Bloom, offering fun family events to bring everyone a smile this spring. This year, impressions of France are brought to life with cheerful pastel colors. Just as the exploration into Edgar Degas through works on paper are on view in the museum, Belles Fleurs comes alive in the Color Garden with a nod to classical French garden design.
The Music City Irish Fest is celebrating more than 200 years of traditions that began when Irishmen John Donelson and James Robertson founded Nashville. In 1819, Irish immigrants constructed a stone bridge across the Cumberland River, which is still a significant landmark. Starting on Sunday, March 10th, and continuing through St. Patrick’s Day, get your green on and celebrate at venues all across the city with something for everyone. The best in Irish music, food & drink, and more are celebrated in Music City.
The SEC Men's Basketball Championship sees some of the country's best teams compete on the floor of downtown Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Take advantage of the SEC Party in the Park, which features food, drinks, interactives, live entertainment, and much more.
Tin Pan South is the world's largest songwriter festival. Hundreds of songwriters and acts perform shows in different Music City venues over the course of 5 days. Dedicated to songs and those who write them, Tin Pan South is an annual event in Music City where fans get a unique, up-close-and-personal experience with the music they love. The music is spread out across the city, with showcases each night at various venues.
Live jazz and bluegrass bands play every weekend during Music in the Vines at the beautiful Arrington Vineyards. Do a wine tasting and have a picnic with great music and gorgeous scenery.
Experience Nashville with a laugh. The Nashville Comedy Festival, featuring some of the funniest comedians in the world, takes place in Music City. Tom Segura, Jeff Dunham, Lewis Black, and more are set to perform this year.
Record Store Day will be even bigger & better than the last. All across the country, independently owned record stores offer special releases, promotional products made exclusively for this day, concerts, and other special events to honor the unique culture of a local indie record store. What better place to celebrate the occasion than Music City? Nashville's record stores like Grimey's New & Preloved Music or Third Man Records will indeed offer a heck of a time for this glorious occasion.
Families and friends walk through Centennial Park each year for Earth Day. Music City's FREE festival features live music and family-friendly booths hosted by community groups, environmental organizations, and government agencies.
Celebrate Easter in Music City with your loved ones and create unforgettable memories. Discover a variety of exciting egg-hunting activities for the kids that will keep them entertained for hours. Satisfy your cravings with scrumptious brunch specials that are perfect for the whole family to indulge in. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this Easter holiday a truly special one in Music City!
Each year, runners, walkers, wheelchairs, and spectators from all over attempt the annual Rock 'N' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon through the streets of Music City. This unique event is jampacked with authentic Nashville music at every turn. Prepare to be immersed in music culture from the expo to the finish line when you join the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville. Experience a legendary tour of Music City filled with iconic landmarks such as Broadway, Music Row, The Gulch, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more.
Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race meet in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional rite of spring. Multiple races are held throughout the day, and the event typically attracts more than 25,000 spectators, most decked out in their finest spring wardrobe, including the biggest and best hats in the South.
Instead of simply buying a card or flowers for Mother's Day this year, why not make it truly special by celebrating the most important woman in your life in Nashville? You can take her out to a nice meal at one of Nashville's many restaurants, or opt for a delicious to-go brunch. You could also give her the gift of Music City by treating her to a day of fun activities the whole family can enjoy. She deserves the very best!
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend in Nashville honoring American heroes. Whether it be honoring history, seeing an art exhibit, spending time with family, laughing at a comedy show, catching a game, or enjoying yourself at a music event, Nashville has it all.