- May 4th through 6th
- Harding Academy
- Harding Academy’s annual show is free and open to the public, featuring curated art selections and supporting arts education in Nashville.
LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood
- May 4th through October 27th
- Cheekwood
- Visual artist Bruce Munro showcases his light installations at the exhibit’s 10th anniversary! LIGHT encourages journeys through time and space.
52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
- May 5th through 7th
- Centennial Park
- This annual event is free to attend and features art from over 100 artisans across the Southeast. The events also includes live demonstrations, workshops, a children’s tent, and much more.
- May 6th
- Sevier Park
- Celebrate local artists, makers and musicians along wtih an Edley’s Bar-B-Que hot wing eating contest, live music from Will Hoge and more! Event begins at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 for ages 18+ (Children 17 and under receive free admission with a paid adult)
4th Annual Nashville Wellness Fest
- May 6th
- Nashville Fairgrounds
- The Nashville Wellness Fest hosts over 100 vendors specializing in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The event will include workshops, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, and more. Tickets are $5 in advance
Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival
- May 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th and 29th
- Castle Gwynn in Arrington
- Attendees will enjoy an artisan marketplace, specialty food, drinks, live music. There will be be a Queen’s Tea where guests can enjoy tea and pastries with the Queen and her court.
82nd Annual Iroquois Steeplechase
- May 13th
- Percy Warner Park
- Horse race, tailgating, hat and style contests, Parade of the Hounds and more!
Mother’s Day at Lemon
- May 13th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lemon Gift Shop at The Factory
- Join me and friends for a fun Mother’s Day event including permanent jewelry, hair braiding, book signings, a color analysis with House of Colour, shopping and more!
- May 14th beginning at 2:05 p.m.
- First Horizon Park
- Join me at the Nashville Sound’s game on Mother’s Day! I’ll be throwing out the first pitch during Sunday Family Fun Day, which always include pregame autographs from the players, postgame Round the Bases and I’ll be doing a book signing to benefit Comfort Connections therapy dogs! We’ll have special furry friends there too!
- May 18th
- East Park (600 Woodland Street, Nashville)
- Annual showcase of East Nashville’s best food and drink, where 100 percent of proceeds directly support Fannie Battle Day Home for Children. We are back in person again this year and can’t wait to share an incredible lineup of restaurants, entertainment, and experiences.
- May 18th, 19th and 20th
- Ag Expo Park
- Rodeo competition events, kids events, specialty acts and a lot of family fun! The Rodeo Parade will be on the 13th, a free family night on the 17th! One of my favorite events of the year!
- May 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th
- Centennial Park
- Live music, children’s activities and more
- May 20th
- Cornelia Fort Park
- Live music from Laney Jones and the Spirits, Miss Tess and Dakota Danielle. Craft beer, food options and family activities will also be available.
- May 21st
- Shelby Bottoms Park
- The Mutt Strutt raises money for at-risk cats and dogs. A 5K and one-mile fun run are both options.