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The best time to visit Nashville depends on your weather preferences and what activities you enjoy. Spring, from March to May, is ideal for exploring the city, with mild and pleasant weather, blooming flowers, and a lively atmosphere filled with festivals and outdoor events. Fall, from September to November, is also a great time to visit. The temperatures are comfortable, and the city is less crowded compared to spring, making it perfect for enjoying Nashville's famous music scene and local festivals. If you're traveling on a budget, summer months offer lower prices despite the extreme heat, along with museum exhibitions and music festivals. Winter, from December to February, is less popular but provides a quieter experience with festive activities and holiday events.

26 things to do in Nashville, TN

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

June 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

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

Fall Creek Falls State Park

all year round Activity

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

Machine Falls

all year round Nature

Beautiful waterfall is just a one-hour drive from Nashville

Natchez Trace Parkway

April–May | September–October Activity

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

Nashville Greek Festival

September 27-29, 2024 Event

Three days of delicious food and lively music and dancing

Wilson County Fair

August 15-24, 2024 Event

The largest fair in Tennessee offers plenty of entertainment

4th of July Events & Fireworks Show in Nashville

July 4, 2024 Event

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

Nashville Labor Day Weekend

August 31–September 2, 2024 Event

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

Farmers Markets

all year round (best May–October) Food

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

Dancing Lights of Christmas

November 8, 2024–January 4, 2025 Event

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

Fall Colors

mid-October–early November Nature

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

Birdwatching at Radnor Lake State Park

late 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 Christmas Lights

early November–early January Event

Get into the Christmas spirit when festive holiday decorations illuminate Nashville

New Year's Eve in Nashville

December 31 Event

A fantastic place to party and ring in the New Year

Chinese New Year in Nashville

January 28–February 10, 2024 Event

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

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

April 13, 2024 Event

Take in Japanese culture under the fragrant pink trees

Hummingbird Migration

late March–mid-May | early July–October Nature

Behold the world's most adorable wee birds throughout Tennessee

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

Nashville Comic Con

June 1-2, 2024 Event

Join a popular culture celebration in Music City

Nashville Oktoberfest

October 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

April 13, 2025 Event

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

Brew at the Zoo Nashville Beer Festival

June 14, 2024 Event

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

Hendersonville Fireworks

July 3, 2024 Event

The largest Independence Day festival in Sumner County, Tennessee

Tennessee Renaissance Festival

May 4–27, 2024 (weekends only) Event

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

Nashville Memorial Day Weekend Events & Fireworks

May 25–27, 2024 Event

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

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