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:
Something for everyone–hayrides, pumpkin patches, “Rocky Horror,” haunted houses and tours.
Lists more than 50 concerts, plays, markets, lighting displays, and more.
Only a few of the many themed nights.
Challenges, arcades, fun on the water, restaurants, and much more
Ridiculously comprehensive list ranging from small clubs to arenas.
Centennial Park
Have a lovely evening with the Bard Thursdays-Sundays. There’s also a performance on Labor Day. 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.
Harken Hall
This month’s edition welcomes Oliver Wood, Carlene Carter, and Lola Lirke.
Ryman Auditorium
Three stellar nights in the residency with Jerry Douglas on board to provide his masterful touch on the resonator guitar. UPDATE: Reports say that she has had to cancel remaining dates of her tour due to vocal duress so no Nashville shows.
Loveless Barn
Made famous for its biscuits, the Loveless celebrates 75 years with live music and more.
Lower Broadway
Celebrate Tootsie’s 66th birthday with this block party Happens on Lower Broadway following the Titans/Eagles game. Featuring Brantly Gilbert, Chase Matthew, Randy Houser, Montgomery Gentry, George Birge, and Dee Jay Silver. FREE.
East Nashville
It’s not unusual for musicians to gather at someone’s home for a little picking party. But this one is an open invitation to bring a picnic and settle in for a night of music in the Lackeyes’ backyard. A very Nashville thing to do. Details in link.
City Winery
Emmylou’s annual “Woofstock” concert benefits her dogcentric non-profit.
Harken Hall
When it comes to Texas swing, it doesn’t get much better than this. Joined by special guest Emily Nenni.
211 Commerce Street
The much-anticipated opening of Dolly’s Songteller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum has finally arrived. Expect a little extra Dolly sparkle.
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.
Chief’s Neon Steeple
One of Contemporary Christian Music’s best-loved trio takes the stage at Chief’s downtown.
Harken Hall
If you recall “Don’t Cry Out Loud” or “You Should Hear How He Talks About You,” this is a night for you.
Spring Hill, TN
Performers include Vince Gill, T. Graham Brown, Michelle Wright, and John Ford Coley. Happens at Spring Hill’s Old Mill Barn with proceeds going to Instruments for Education, an organization that provides musical instruments to area schools.
Ryman Auditorium
One of Nashville’s favorite singer/songwriter/rockers returns to the Ryman for six nights. Different opening act each night.
Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
In a presentation entitled “Further Up and Further On,” actor Max McLean uses Lewis’s words to address a variety of topics.
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.
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
A benefit concert for our beloved Radnor Lake State Park, musicians include Phil Vassar & Friends. A carload of up to 8 guests for $350.
Ascend Amphitheater
Reboot of a beloved concert series that will become a recurring event next year. This “lawnwarming event” brings together Guster and Grace Potter. Formally free, tickets start at $20.
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.
Ryman Auditorium
Themed “Riding with the King: A Tribute to John Hiatt,” the event raises funds for this longstanding drug and alcohol rehab center featuring performances by Keith Urban, Roseanne Cash, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Lilly Hiatt, Shawn Colvin, Robert Earl Keen, Pat McLaughlin with a special guest performance by John Hiatt.
