Sports

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.

A full day of steeplechase racing, tailgating and Southern spring fashion at Percy Warner Park each May, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

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

Nashville's annual college football bowl game at Nissan Stadium, with fan events downtown in late December.

INDYCAR racing at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, a full weekend of high-speed competition and fan experiences each July.

A Fourth of July morning race at Centennial Park with a 5K, a 1-mile race and a kids run before the city's big celebrations begin.

A Thanksgiving-morning 10K, 5K walk/run and Kids' Turkey Chase in Cool Springs, benefiting GraceWorks Ministries.

Three evenings of PRCA-sanctioned rodeo at the Ag EXPO Park, with a Fan Zone, vendors and proceeds to local charities.

Free summer evening of skating, music and friendly competition for all ages at Walnut Street Skate Park.

Fourth of July 5K, Color Fun Run and bike and stroller parade at Summit High School benefiting The Well Outreach.

The Franklin Rodeo's free May kick-off party at the AgExpo Park, with the High Hopes Rodeo for children of all ability levels, farm animals, pony rides and games.