Music

Free live music at Centennial Park on fall weekends, with food trucks, local makers and a family-friendly park setting.

Wine tastings from dozens of producers on the riverfront downtown, with live music, food and skyline views.

East Nashville's Halloween celebration, with costumes, a parade, live music, local vendors and family activities.

A week of Christian and gospel music events across Nashville leading up to the GMA Dove Awards.

Nashville's free Independence Day celebration downtown, with live music, the Nashville Symphony and a huge fireworks show over the Cumberland.

East Park's free July 4 tradition celebrating Nashville hot chicken, with a fire truck parade, live music and an amateur cooking competition.

Bluegrass on select Tuesday nights at the Ryman, with a free Pickin' on PNC Plaza show outside before each concert.

More than 80 artisans and crafters on the lawn at Homestead Manor, with food trucks, live music and a visit with Santa, typically in December.

The town’s Christmas tree lighting with free photos with Santa, games, crafts, hot chocolate and live music, typically held in December.

A free patriotic evening at Nolensville High School with food trucks, a Kid Zone, live music and a fireworks finale, typically in late June.

More than 140 artisans and food vendors, live music and the Little Miss Buttercup Pageant, typically the first Saturday in May.

Whole hog barbecue, a craft fair, tractor show and kids’ zone at Oaklawn Mansion each October, supporting The Well Outreach.