Free Events in Nashville Tennessee

Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. Held each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

First Friday of Each Month
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Scene includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin.

Every Tuesday
Ultimate Comedy Open Mic at The East Room!!! FREE! Doors at 7. Sign ups between 7-8. Drawing for slots at 8. Must be present at 8 to accept a slot if you get drawn. Show at 830.

The Boro Art Crawl is a bimonthly event, that meets the second Friday of every EVEN month from 6-9pm in Murfreesboro, TN.

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

Open Daily - See website for Details

Thursday Nights

Tucked behind Verna Cafe, Backbar is a cozy, dimly lit sanctuary for anyone who loves live stand-up comedy and dive bar soul. It’s the neighborhood’s favorite hidden gem—where the drinks are unique, the beer is cheap, and the comedy is raw.

Each Sunday, live music venue and neighborhood bar Skinny Dennis hosts a vintage market on-site in partnership with A Dime at a Time.

For the Love of Art plan to attend the First Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Nashville art galleries. One of the most popular monthly events. Enjoy both local and world-renowned artists in our amazing art galleries.

Connect to the Latin rhythms with Johana!

Every Thursday at 7pm!

1113 Murfreesboro Road, Unit 404, Franklin, TN 37064

Join us at The Outfield on Chestnut Street for local fruits, veggies, fresh baked goods, artisan made goods, food court, live music and special events!

WEEKLY every Wednesday 4-7pm May-October!

Thursdays | May 7 - October 1, 2026 from 3:00-7:00

Bring your family and friends to hear music from cinematic favorites to iconic patriotic melodies, our concerts have something for everyone.

May 8-9, 2026
85th Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Jam Concert & Fireworks - May 8, 2026 | 5:00-9:00pm
Main Festival Day - May 9, 2026

Adult Swim: A Comedy Variety Show dives in at East Nashville Beer Works the second Friday of each month.

.Just like the classic adult swim at the pool, this night is for the grown-ups. A little raunchy; a little edgy, a lot of hilarity!

Celebrate 25 years of Nashville’s favorite local grocer at the Turnip Truck Block Party! Join the community on Saturday, May 9 from 11am–4pm at the East Nashville store (701 Woodland St) for a free, family-friendly day of fun.

This spring, Wedgewood Houston transforms into your neighborhood open-air cinema with Movies Under the Giant Guitar. With warm evenings, crowd-favorite films, and food trucks rolling through, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the season.

Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in the heart of Music City in beautiful Centennial Park! Each spring and fall, enjoy outdoor concerts featuring eclectic talent from Nashville and beyond.

Join us for a Sunday afternoon filled with music, community, and patriotic spirit as we perform a outdoor concert at Ravenwood Park Pavilion

G4 is a free, volunteer-led, group-based counseling ministry built around two nine-step models of change. G4 provides a context for participants to invest a season of their life overcoming a life-dominating struggle of sin or suffering.

Join us on Thursday, May 21st from 5:30-7:30pm for our Spring Art Show & Fundraiser in collaboration with Ugly Mugs featuring a special performance by the Voices of Resilience Nashville Homeless Choir! 

CMA Fest June 4-7, 2026

Cheers to summer!

Join Play Like a Girl for Summer Social, a lively evening in Nashville bringing people together for great drinks, good energy, and meaningful connection.