Friday, September 8th:
30th Annual Nashville Greek Festival
- When: Friday, September 8-10 (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday)
- Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (4905 Franklin Pike, Nashville)
- What: Experience Greek food, music, children’s games/activities
- Admission is $3, 12 and under are free
- When: The State Fair kicks off on the 8th and will continue until the 17th
- Where: Nashville Fairgrounds
- What: The Tennessee State Fair was inaugurated more than 150 years ago. The year’s Fair continues with family entertainment, educational experiences and state pride.
Saturday, September 9th:
- When: Saturday, September 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Bowie Nature Park in Fairview, TN
- What: The 33rd annual festival will be held at the 700-acre Bowie Nature Park in Fairview. Family friendly event with music, living history, free kids games and crafts, hayrides, inflatables, shopping, food and more!
- When: Saturday, September 9th from 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Where: Big East Fork (5375 Big East Fork Rd, Franklin, TN 37064)
- What: A family friendly day centered around conservation education and wildlife programming, with proceeds going to the Tennessee Parks and Greenway Foundation
- Live music, nature and birding hikes, horseback riding, rock climbing, hayrides, wildlife exhibits, nerf archery range, a Taco Bar and lots more!
St. David’s Episcopal Church Festival of The Arts
- When: Saturday, September 9th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: St. David’s Episcopal Church in West Meade (6501 Pennywell Drive Nashville)
- What: A free, family friendly event featuring bounce houses, giant bubble making, bake walk, face AND bald head painting, food trucks, trail hikes, ock painting, arts and crafts, poets’ corner and science lady.
- Outdoor activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and indoor activities from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Krystal’s World Record Attempt at The Tennessee State Fair
- When: Saturday, September 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: The Tennessee State Fair, Nashville Fairgrounds
- What: The Krystal Company will be attempting to create the World’s Largest Frozen Beverage out of it’s fan favorite, Green Apple Slushie
- When: Saturday, September 9th (Race check-in is at 6:30 a.m. and the concert begins at 5 p.m.)
- Where: Westhaven Community in Franklin
- What: A fundraising event that benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The day begins with a Family Fun Run 5K at 7:30 a.m. The Boy Scouts will host a pancake breakfast immediately following the 5K. Everyone who runs is allowed to enter the pancake breakfast for free.
- Jeffrey Steele will headline the evening Concert for the Cure with openers beginning at 5 p.m.
- Race registration is $30, $20 for 12 and under; Concrt tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under.
Sunday, September 10th:
- When: Sunday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: The Factory at Franklin Outdoor Shed
- What: Shop curated local items, listen to live music and support the non-profit of the month
The Nashville Mom’s Night Out at Draper James: Thursday, September 21st 5:30-7:30
The Nashville Mom is hosting a Mom’s Night Out you don’t want to miss!! Grab your girlfriends and join us at Draper James for shopping, free champagne and cupcakes, a photo booth and the first 25 guests will receive a swag bag full of The Nashville Mom’s favorite local goodies! Please RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot!
Cassie says
It seems like you guys include southern nashville events thoroughly (lots of Franklin events). Is there really nothing going on in Hendersonville, Gallatin (county fair friday and Saturday), or Springfield?
Dawn B says
Hi Cassie! There are so many happenings in the greater Nashville area, that is would be impossible to cover all the wonderful things offered! I typically post about events that people have reached out to us about or ones that I’ve personally heard about. This week, events were posted in Franklin, downtown Nashville, and Fairview. If you live in the Gallatin, Hendersonville, Springfield areas and know of great events, please feel free to send over our way and we’ll be happy to spread the word!
Emily says
Thanks for all the fun ideas!!