They’re a great way to explore a little part of the city. Typical 8-15 galleries (or artists) participate. All crawls are conveniently near a number of neighborhood restaurants and bars. I haven’t listed these individually in the events calendar–I’ll let you do the math to discover if this an arts crawl weekend.
First Friday
Downtown Franklin
First Saturday
WeHo (Wedgewood/Houston)
Second Saturday
Downtown
Third Saturday
100 Taylor Street Arts Market (Germantown)
In addition to the special events listed below, use these links for other ideas:
Symphony Center
Video excerpts of Dolly talking about her songs, guest vocalists, multi-media presentations, and the delightful Nashville Symphony.
Ryman Auditorium
Celebrating 20 years of picking perfection, the ‘dusters use traditional instruments played with rock-show energy.
Nashville Superspeedway
Let me clarify that this INDYCAR event takes place in Lebanon which is about 30 miles east of Nashville so plan accordingly as you think about lodging and other Nashville-centric events you may want to take in.
Ryman Auditorium
Opry member and senior statesmen of bluegrass music, Ricky brings his hot licks and high lonesome voice to the Mother Church of Country Music.
Ryman Auditorium
I truly doubt he’ll use the same playlist two nights in a row. Some new songs, some standards and probably bouncing across his repertoire of country, bluegrass, jazz, and Americana songs.
Lower Broadway
They’re blocking off Lower Broadway, setting up a stage, and featuring some of its favorite traditional country performers. Free.
East Nashville
East Nashville regards itself as home of the avant garde, the funky, and just plain odd. Hence, a celebration of The Tomato with costume contests, a parade, live music, food trucks, and more. Free.
Nissan Stadium
The Black Parade Tour hits Nashville in August joined by Pierce the Veil. TIP: Grayline offers a shuttle from State Parking Lot 28 (near the State Capitol) to and from the stadium for $20 roundtrip.
Ryman Auditorium
Catch this legend before she’s “leavin’ on a midnight train to Georgia.”
Ryman Auditorium
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of her breakthrough album Hero, she’ll perform the entire album as well as other career hits.
Nissan Stadium
The Take Cover Tour rolls into Nashville for a hard rockin’ night. TIP: Grayline offers a shuttle from State Parking Lot 28 (near the State Capitol) to and from the stadium for $20 roundtrip.
Centennial Park
Have a lovely evening with the Bard on Thursdays. Nashville Shakes is known for inventive adaptations of Shakespeare’s greatest hits. FREE but a donation of $20 is suggested. Bleacher seating is available but many prefer to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Bridgestone Arena
Joined by special guest Gregory Alan Isakov.
Bicentennial Mall State Park
Presented by Deep Tropics, this two-day festival features “a curated lineup of global electronic artists spanning house, techno, bass, and beyond. Each beat, each moment, and each interaction is designed to awaken the senses and cultivate a sense of unity.”
Ryman Auditorium
Three stellar nights in the residency with Jerry Douglas on board to provide his masterful touch on the resonator guitar.
City Winery
Emmylou’s annual “Woofstock” concert benefits her dogcentric non-profit.
Centennial Park
A fun free event as you explore Nashville’s cultural diversity through music, dance, and art. Tons of food options so bring some money.
Ryman Auditorium
One of Nashville’s favorite singer/songwriter/rockers returns to the Ryman for six nights. Different opening act each night.
Bicentennial Mall State Park
Book lovers, this is your weekend as the Mall, the Tennessee State Museum, and the Tennessee State Library & Archives join forces to offer author talks, vendors of all sorts, and activities for kids.
Nissan Stadium
The best high school marching bands in the area will take the field to show their stuff. Always a wow experience. TIP: Grayline offers a shuttle from State Parking Lot 28 (near the State Capitol) to and from the stadium for $20 roundtrip.
Ryman Auditorium
Bringing decades of honky tonkin’ to the Mother Church of Country Music.
