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Explore Nashville | | | | | | | 601 Commerce St
Nashville,
TN
37203
704-376-6594 | | | | | Description: Food, shopping, pampering, and fun! This annual event takes place over a weekend in April and has become a key forum for educating women on current women's health issues. You can enjoy a massage, watch a cooking demonstration, check your blood pressure, get tips on nutrition and exercise, shop for handbags or jewelry, get a makeover, plan a vacation, learn some home-buying and investment strategies, and get gardening and home improvement ideas, all at one venue! The event includes a multitude of vendor displays and exhibitions, plus special guests.
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| 3815 Green Hills Village Dr
Nashville,
TN
37215
615-742-2500 | | | | | Description: The Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the country and one of the largest in the region. Over 200 films from around the world are selected from over 1700 entries to show and compete on one of the four screens at the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16. Since this is Nashville, there's an emphasis on music, and the Music Films in Music City awards recognize everything from scores to movies about music. In addition, the prestigious Freedom in Film Award goes to an individual who has exemplified the spirit of the First Amendment.
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| Country Music Marathon and 1/2 MarathonCentennial Park
Nashville,
TN
800-311-1255 | | | | | Description: Runners and spectators alike enjoy the Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon happening in Nashvile in late April. Runners complete a course past Nashville's top sights while listening to over 50 local bands scattered throughout. High school cheerleaders are also spread along the route to encourage the participants as they run. A post-race concert at the Gaylord Entertainment Center closes the day with a performance by a major country star like Sarah Evans, Jo Dee Messina or even Kenny Rogers. The concert is free for participants and $25 for everyone else.
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| Old Hickory Blvd W
Nashville,
TN
615-343-4231 | | | | | Description: This much-anticipated horse racing event has been a favorite for over 60 years. The best way to enjoy the day is to reserve tailgating space in advance; spaces for the general public are limited, and usually go on sale in early April. If you aren't lucky enough to secure a tailgating space, you can still enjoy the festivities with a general admission ticket. There are some pre-race events as well, such as The Iroquois Hunt Ball and The Giddy-Up Gala, which are generally held to be THE social events of the year. Besides the racing, one of the other fun highlights of the event is the hats the tradition among female spectators is to don large fancy hats for the day. Proceeds benefit Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
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| Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalNew Bushy Branch Rd
Manchester,
TN
37355
| | | | | Description: At this rock-and-roll festival, thousands of music lovers gather for four days at a 700-acre farm outside of Nashville to camp and listen to dozens of artists on multiple stages. Past performers include Death Cab for Cutie, Bela Fleck, Dave Matthews Band, The String Cheese Incident and Radiohead. Other than music, the festival features comedy acts, theatrical performances, a classic arcade, silent disco and a beer festival. This weekend in June is not to be missed; get your tickets early for the best prices!
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| 1 Titans Way
Nashville,
TN
37213
800-262-3378 | | | | | Description: The CMA Music Festival touts itself as "Country Music's Biggest Party." This four-day festival takes place in June in Downtown Nashville. Concerts daily and nightly, autograph signings and photo shoots with celebrities, family games and entertainment, celebrity sports challenges, and after hours specials fill the days to ensure an action-packed weekend. Brooks and Dunn, Kellie Pickler and Brad Paisley are just a few of the over 400 celebrities to attend the festival. Hint: buy tickets early, because the best seats at LP Field sell out fast!
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| Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!100 1st Ave N
Nashville,
TN
37201
800-657-6910 | | | | | Description: If you want to celebrate Independence Day in style, head to Nashville. Ranked among the Top Ten Independence Celebrations in the country, this party at Riverfront Park features family events, a huge concert line-up, and an amazing fireworks display. Past performers include Diamond Rio, Charlie Daniels and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Best of all, this celebration is free!
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| Music City Jazz, Blues, and Heritage Festival100 1st Ave N
Nashville,
TN
37201
800-657-6910 | | | | | Description: Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and family to Riverfront Park for the Music City Jazz, Blues and Heritage Festival over Labor Day weekend. Nationally acclaimed artists play a mixture of jazz, blues, reggae, funk, gospel, soul and R&B all weekend long. The festival aims to celebrate the diversity of the city in a safe, enjoyable environment, and it's a perfect way to end the summer.
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| 2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville,
TN
37214
615-889-1000 | | | | | Description: Many people anticipate this seasonal event to usher in the holiday festivities. The main draw is the lights over 2 million bulbs illuminate the grounds, creating a lush twinkly landscape that's sure to put you in that holiday frame of mind. Other events include a special Grand Ole Opry House show, a Christmas Dinner Show, ice sculpture show, arts and crafts fair, carriage rides, and more. You can view the lights for free; special shows and events are ticketed.
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| Throughout the city
Nashville,
TN
800-657-6910 | | | | | Description: Celebrate the Holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day with an array of events and activities throughout the city. Concerts and theatrical performances combine with holiday decorations to create a world of magic to end the year in the style of the Music City.
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