- Saturday, May 18th
- Recreational Area behind Bellevue Middle School
- Join in this annual celebration of the Bellevue Community with rides, inflatables, pony rides, food trucks, live music, local vendors, arts and crafts, a kid’s zone and fireworks!
- Saturday, May 18th, check-in is at 8:45 a.m.
- Results Fitness Music Row, 1617 16th Avenue South, Nashville
- This group workout is designed for ALL fitness levels and open to everyone. Survivor Fitness helps adult cancer survivors regain their health and wellness through personal training and nutritional support. If you or someone you know might be interested, you can find more information about becoming a participant here https://survivorfitness.org/become-a-participant/.
- Friday, May 17th
- Gaylord Opryland
- Hotel guests with the SoundWaves package will be able to experience the Beat Drop water tunnels; Bass Drop, an open-flume, body ride with a 6 foot free fall; Rock N’ Racer, four-lane race; Rising Stars Stage with shallow water and spray features; A Tidal Wave pool ????and an adults-only Diamond pool! No need to vacation outside of Nashville! Gaylord Opryland has paid attention to every detail.
- Tennessee residents can save 25% off select dates using code: M16 at SoundWavesGo.com
- Davidson County residents can save up to 40% off select dates! Sign up for the promo code at GaylordOprylandResidents.com ☀️
- Thursday, May 16th through Saturday, May 18th
- Williamson County Ag Expo
- Friday, May 17th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Warner Park Equestrian Center at 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville
- Enjoy Nashville’s tradition of pickin’ in the park while bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles in and around the barn, while three headlining bands perform on the stage. All funds raised go to protect the parks as well as educational programs and special projects. Grab your tickets here.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival: Pirate Invasion Weekend
- May 18th and 19th; May 25th, 26th and 27th
- Renfest Fairgrounds, 2124 Newcastle Road, Arrington, TN
- Travel back to 16th Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords; from gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of Games of Skill and Man-Powered Rides. Come join us at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival!
- May 1st through September 1st
- Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
- Experience the magic of five of your favorite childhood classics reimagined in Cheekwood’s gardens. Visitors of all ages will enjoy these whimsical playhouses inspired by beloved illustrators including “Oh, The Places You’ll Play” inspired by Dr. Suess, “Hill Top Garden” inspired by Beatrix Potter, “Charlotte’s Barn” inspired by Garth Williams, “We Are Wild” inspired by Maurice Sendak, and “TRAINS!” inspired by Loren Long.
Goldfish Swim School Open House
- Sunday, May 19th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 201, Franklin
- Family swim time, complimentary snacks, crafts, raffle, face painting, a balloon artist and more!
- Sunday, May 19th at 4:30 p.m.
- Southall Meadows, 3193 Southall Rd, Franklin
- Enjoy great BBQ, local Craft Brews and Fantastic Live Music by Franklin’s own Gateway Chamber Orchestra. Tickets include event entry, one barbecue dinner with your choice of two sides, two non-alcoholic drinks or two craft beers.