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7 THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE, TN (AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 24)

Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair

Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair

August 15-24, 2024 • event

Ice-cream-eating contests, corn hole, karaoke and fun for the whole family is guaranteed

Hummingbird Migration

Hummingbird Migration

late March–mid-May | early July–October • nature

Behold the world's most adorable wee birds throughout Tennessee

Wilson County Fair

Wilson County Fair

August 15-24, 2024 • event

The largest fair in Tennessee offers plenty of entertainment

Cumberland Falls

Cumberland Falls

all year round (during full moon phases) • nature

One of the few sites in the Western Hemisphere where one can witness a moonbow

Machine Falls

Machine Falls

all year round • nature

Beautiful waterfall is just a one-hour drive from Nashville

Fall Creek Falls State Park

Fall Creek Falls State Park

all year round • activity

The most-visited state park in Tennessee offers 56 miles (90 km) of hiking trails

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets

all year round (best May–October) • food

Nashville's most outstanding farmer's markets worth the drive

20 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks in Nashville

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks in Nashville

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

The whole city enjoys Independence Day festivities, music, and sports

Nashville Greek Festival

Nashville Greek Festival

out of rangeSeptember 27-29, 2024 • event

Three days of delicious food and lively music and dancing

New Year's Eve in Nashville

New Year's Eve in Nashville

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

A fantastic place to party and ring in the New Year

Nashville Labor Day Weekend

Nashville Labor Day Weekend

out of rangeSeptember 4, 2023 • event

Celebrate the end of the summer with some good old country in Music City

Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway

out of rangeApril–May | September–October • activity

One of the most scenic roads in the United States with an ancient history

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

out of rangemid-October–early November • nature

From urban parks to railway routes—fall in Nashville and beyond is fantastic

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

out of rangeJune 13-16, 2024 • event

A "green" festival that stages both famous and yet to be established talents and draws fans from the entire globe to the area as big as 375 football fields—it is the unique Bonnaroo

Nashville Christmas Lights

Nashville Christmas Lights

out of rangeearly November–early January • event

Get into the Christmas spirit when festive holiday decorations illuminate Nashville

Nashville Comic Con

Nashville Comic Con

out of rangeJune 1-2, 2024 • event

Join a popular culture celebration in Music City

Dancing Lights of Christmas

Dancing Lights of Christmas

out of rangeNovember 10–December 31, 2023 • event

Middle Tennessee’s only synchronized light and music show for the holiday mood

Nashville Oktoberfest

Nashville Oktoberfest

out of rangeOctober 3-6, 2024 • event

This four-day beer festival will make you fall in love with beer and entertaining contests. Check it out!

East Nashville Beer Festival

East Nashville Beer Festival

out of rangeApril 13, 2024 • event

Come to East Park and drink as much beer as you like

Chinese New Year in Nashville

Chinese New Year in Nashville

out of rangeJanuary 28–February 10, 2024 • event

Lion dances and traditional food—Nashville knows how to celebrate the New Lunar Year in style!

Hendersonville Fireworks

Hendersonville Fireworks

out of rangeJuly 3 • event

The largest Independence Day festival in Sumner County, Tennessee

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

out of rangeApril 13, 2024 • event

Take in Japanese culture under the fragrant pink trees

Brew at the Zoo Beer Festival

Brew at the Zoo Beer Festival

unconfirmedMay 27–28, 2023 • event

This one-of-a-kind event gives you the best of both worlds: beer and animals

Tennessee Renaissance Festival

Tennessee Renaissance Festival

out of rangeMay 4–27, 2024 (weekends only) • event

Medieval entertainment, special events, and showcases provide a unique, immersive experience for all ages

Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken

out of rangeall year round (best July 4) • food

True authentic Nashville dish that brings tears of joy

Birdwatching at Radnor Lake State Park

Birdwatching at Radnor Lake State Park

out of rangelate April–early May | late September–early October • nature

The natural area just 20 minutes from Nashville is home to the greatest songbird migration in Tennessee

Nashville Memorial Day Weekend Events & Fireworks

Nashville Memorial Day Weekend Events & Fireworks

out of rangeMay 25–27, 2024 • event

Enjoy Music City party vibes, the beautiful outdoors, and flavorsome Southern cuisine

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