- August 4th through 12th
- Ag Expo Center
- Carnival rides, all the best fair food, farm animals/livestock, competitions and so much more!
- Through October 27th
- Cheekwood
- Featuring the work of British installation artist Bruce Munro, LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood celebrates the 10th anniversary of an exhibition by the same name held at Cheekwood in 2013.
- August Weekends
- Hermitage Hotel
- Enjoy a special tea in honor of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, which had its headquarters at the Hermitage 103 years ago! Make your reservations here.
Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
- August 4th through 6th
- Downtown Nashville
- The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix returns to Nashville for a three-day event featuring courses that take racers by Nissan Stadium and over the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge. Gavin Degraw, Tiera Kennedy, Megan Moroney, Flo Rida, and more will also perform. Single-day tickets begin at $39, and three-day general admission tickets start at $139.
- August 5th (Gates open at 5:15 p.m.)
- First Horizon Park
- Join the Nashville Sounds for Aug-tober Fest at First Horizon Park! The Sounds are slated to wear new powder blue Nashville Brewskis jerseys, and the event features live polka music. Plus, the first 1,000 fans can take home a Sounds cooler sling perfect for your favorite six-pack.
Nashville Preds Craft Beer Festival
- August 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m.
- Bridgestone Arena
- Join the Preds for craft brews, food, games and entertainment! Proceeds benefit the Preds Foundation, which supports Middle Tennessee nonprofit groups and programs in the community.
- August 11th and 12th
- East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood
- Free festival with music, art, all things tomatoes, costumes, shopping, contests and more!
Beatrix Potter Family Tea Party
- August 13th from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Frist Art Museum
- Join the Frist Art Museum for a tea party celebrating the exhibition Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. Enjoy a catered afternoon tea along with an introduction to tea history and etiquette.
- August 17th through 26th
- James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon
- Fair rides, barrel racing, livestock shows and more festivities
- August 19th beginning at 8:30 a.m.
- Nissan Stadium
- One-of-a-kind racing event that includes a t-shirt and ticket to a Titans game (on Sunday, Dec. 17th or Sunday, Dec. 24th)
Stars Wars Night with the Nashville Sounds
- August 19th (Gates open at 5:15 p.m.)
- First Horizon Park
- Join the Nashville Sounds for Star Wars character appearances, a lightsaber giveaway, and specialty jerseys that benefit CreatiVets. Star Wars costumes are encouraged, and the first 2,000 fans can take home their own lightsaber. Be sure to arrive early!
- August 20th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Nashville Cumberland Park 592 S. First St, Nashville, TN
- Jazz on the Cumberland is a monthly event that hosts some of the best local, regional, and national jazz artists. Bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair and listen to live music as you enjoy a variety of food trucks, concessions, and vendors.
LIGHT at Cheekwood