Music

Nashville's April race weekend pairs a marathon, half, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and KiDS ROCK with live music along the course, benefiting St. Jude.

Hundreds of songwriters play intimate rounds at venues across Nashville each spring, telling the stories behind the songs they wrote.

Free, all-ages live music in Centennial Park on select Fridays and Saturdays in May and June, with food trucks, artisan vendors and family activities.

A March celebration of Irish music, dance, film and heritage at pubs, theaters and event spaces across Nashville.

An annual race and remembrance at The Grove with a 5K, Memorial Mile and GORUCK division, benefiting Memories of Honor, typically held in May.

Tennessee beer, wine and moonshine tastings on the grounds of historic Two Rivers Mansion, with live music and food.

German beer, food, music and dancing at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park over a long October weekend.

A free Centennial Park festival of music, dance, food and craft from the many cultures that make up Nashville.

Nashville Ballet's holiday production at TPAC, set in a Nashville-specific retelling of the classic, with live orchestra.

Country music's biggest night at Bridgestone Arena, with live performances and awards broadcast nationally from downtown Nashville.