Open every day, year round, EXCEPT Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

7 Day a Week

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the last entrance at 5 p.m.

Every Thursday | 6 - 9 PM

Join the fun at Rivergate Skate Rink every Thursday night is Family Night.

Tours of the Belle Meade Mansion include: Mansion Tours, Grounds Tours, Battleground Tours, Family Tours and Wine & Bourbon Tours. Check website for a complete list of tours.

Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Central)

Sudekum Planetarium is a state-of-the-art 63-foot dome theater with an unparalleled projection system. Our showtimes include planetarium shows, laser shows, and featured events like concerts.

Retro Arcade - Play all day for a flat rate.

Check their Facebook page for Closed Dates which usually includes Major Holidays. Please check before you go.

THERE IS ALWAYS FUN TO BE HAD AT NASHVILLE ZOO.

Tour Hours:
Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Last tour begins at 3:30pm - Closed All Major Holidays

There is something effortlessly elegant about an afternoon aperitivo. As the sun begins to dip and the pace of the day slows, it is the perfect moment to unwind with a crisp spritz, a chilled glass of wine, or a bitter-sweet cocktail in hand.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Check The Nashville Palaces website for this weeks live music performances.

Open Daily - See website for Details

Thursday - Saturday

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

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

We are Open for River Trips Today!

One of the area's only wave-action swimming pools! Ride the waves or just let them lap at your feet. There are calm, "non-wave" periods. You have access to two water flumes, two speed slides, and one kiddie slide!

May 29, June 26, July 31, and Aug 28, 2026
Don't forget that this event is free so get ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy a fun summer night! #DiscoverWhiteHouse

2026 Family Firefly Hikes
June 12 & 19
July 10 & 17
All Hikes: 7 - 8:30 pm

Free Concert Series on the Square every 3rd Thursday from June through September

Each Saturday, bring family and friends to our You Pick Flower Days and enjoy time in the gardens selecting fresh blooms. For $30, you’ll receive a mason jar and create your own custom bouquet.

From Memorial day weekend until the first weekend in August we're open 7 nights a week throughout the summer months.
"RETRO WEDNESDAYS" will be back this year!! Box Office Movie Information Line - (615) 237-0077

We are extending our Day Pass hours to 8pm on Thursday nights this summer (June and July).
Hours: THURSDAYS only, in July, 8:30am - 8pm.

Let your creativity loose in this hands-on experience, open to those 13 years and older accompanied by an adult.

Whether they’re for function or fashion, sunglasses help complete an outfit. Some country artists even use them to create a signature look.

Cowboy boots can add flair to an outfit but are also sturdy enough for hard work and long journeys. Inspired by fashionable footwear featured in the Museum galleries, young designers will create boot patterns to reflect their own personalities.

Over the past two decades, SusieCakes has been a part of life’s sweetest moments, and to honor those memories, the Green Hills bakery is hosting its annual BOGO cupcake event.

Multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin plays banjo, button accordion, guitar, mandolin, pedal steel, a wide variety of regional fiddle styles, and instruments from Turkey and the Middle East.

Create a velvet painting inspired by the Velvet Elvis craze of the 1970s using black velvet, pastels, and black light paint.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

Create a velvet painting inspired by the Velvet Elvis craze of the 1970s using black velvet, pastels, and black light paint.

Singer-songwriter JD Shelburne wrote the title track to his 2025 album, Raised on the Good Stuff, as well as his songs “Baby’s Talkin Babies,” “Every Little Town,” and “Little Heartbreaker.” He has opened shows for Riley Green, Craig Morgan, David

Make a postcard to send to a friend! With a simple wooden stylus and guidance from Museum educators, create a printing plate to use in our circa-1940s proof press, then print your own postcard. All ages. Taylor Swift Education Center.

Buddy Cannon began his career playing bass for Bob Luman and Mel Tillis before shifting his focus to composing.

Daniel Grindstaff is an accomplished banjo player who has performed with Dailey & Vincent, Jim & Jesse, the Osborne Brothers, Marty Raybon, and Ricky Skaggs.

Bow a fiddle, pluck a banjo, and strum a ukulele! The Musical Instrument Petting Zoo offers budding musicians a chance to try new and familiar instruments. Instructors will offer guidance as you try your hand at all the instruments at the zoo.

Join Us for an Evening in River North! A FREE Block Party Hosted by Oxbow + The Wayward.

Dani Flowers is a member of the Grammy‑nominated bluegrass band Sister Sadie. She has toured as a solo artist and background vocalist with Lee Brice, Dalton Harper, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Josh Abbott Band, Lukas Nelson, and Willie Nelson.

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Over a career spanning more than three decades, A-list session guitarist Guthrie Trapp has performed and recorded with a range of artists including Sam Bush, Harry Connick Jr., Jerry Douglas, Billy Gibbons, Alison Krauss, John Oates, Trisha Yearwo

August 7 - 15, 2026

August 7-8, 2026

“THE TOMATO: A Uniter, NOT A Divider! - Bringing Together Fruits & Vegetables.”

any artists customize and personalize their instruments.

Explore the art of clogging with dance instructor Clyde “Bubba” Richardson of the Grand Ole Opry Square Dancers.

John Jorgenson’s versatile guitar playing and inventive arrangements injected fresh energy into country music in the 1980s and ’90s, both with the Desert Rose Band and as a sought-after session player.

August 13-22, 2026

This August, Maíz de la Vida will continue its Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá guest chef series with a special collaboration between Chef Julio Hernandez and Chef Alam Méndez, co-founder of Washington D.C.’s Apapacho Taqueria who runs it with his wife, pas

Young artists will create their own colorful suncatchers, inspired by the signature stained-glass windows at the Ryman Auditorium.

Luke Dick co-wrote Ella Langley’s Academy of Country Music 2026 Song of the Year award–winning single “Choosin’ Texas” and Miranda Lambert’s Grammy-nominated single “Bluebird,” as well as Dierks Bentley’s “Burning Man,” featuring Brothers Osborne;

Young artists will create their own colorful suncatchers, inspired by the signature stained-glass windows at the Ryman Auditorium.

The museum will honor Trey Fanjoy at its upcoming 18th annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum. Fanjoy will discuss her more than 30 years as an award-winning music video and film director, producer and creative director.

Whether they’re for function or fashion, sunglasses help complete an outfit. Some country artists even use them to create a signature look.

Join us for a fun-filled session of crafting and self-expression!

Luis Espaillat is a genre-defying bassist who has performed with country acts such as Trace Adkins, Cowboy Troy, Brett Eldredge, Colt Ford, Lee Greenwood, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, Jo Dee Messina, Jon Pardi, Pam Tillis, and Lee Ann Womack; singer-

FALL SERIES
Week #1: August 28, 2026
Week #2: September 4 - 6, 2026 (Free Fest with Lightning 100)
Week #3: September 11, 2026
Week #4: September 18, 2026
Week #5: September 25, 2026

Planning for baby can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.

September 3 - 7, 2026

Nashville Dance Fest - Volume 4 returns to Nashville on Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4–6, 2026) for three days of high-energy country dance, competitions and live musical performances.

Nashville Dance Fest returns on September 4–6, 2026, taking over Nashville for a three-day country dance celebration.

The La Vergne Fall Festival for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, September 12. We will have the traditional parade on Saturday morning followed by a day of fun and entertainment.

The Mackle and Wilson gangs are on the loose again! Rumor has it that they will attempt to hold up the Excursion Train en route to Watertown and then maybe even raid Watertown itself.

Race Day Schedule
6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup
7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

FAIR WEEK - SEPTEMBER 22ND-26TH, 2026. ***CARNIVAL RIDES will be September 23-26

September 25 - 27, 2026

October 1 - 4, 2026

The Oktoberfest is Nashville’s oldest running festival and a Tennessee tradition since 1980, and has grown to be the South’s largest Fall Festival.

October 3-4, 2026

Celebrating our 17th year in 2026, the National Banana Pudding Festival celebrates the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

The Little Grassy Get Down isn't just a music festival — it's the fall getaway you didn't know you needed.

October 16 - November 1, 2026

Nashville's Favorite Family Halloween Event -Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Don't miss these festive features:

Saturday, October 17 & 24, 2026

Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18, 2026
100+ Local Vendors, 25+ Food Vendors, LIVE entertainment, photography and quilt displays, Kiddie Korner, and so much more! Admission is FREE.

Race Day Schedule

6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup
7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!