June is here! Let the month of Father’s Day and the start of summer begin! The CMA Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as Music City Gives Back and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

June 1: Nashville Health & Wellness Festival
Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center | Nashville

Developed by the Nashville Health & Wellness Magazine, the festival will open with a demo by Erin Oprea, fitness trainer for Carrie Underwood, plus other industry speakers, interactive workshops and more than 200 exhibitors! The event will cover all areas of alternative, holistic, functional and traditional treatments and therapies, plus spas,

Nashville is beloved for its world-famous musicians, chefs, and exciting nightlife. If you head up above the city, you’ll escape the heat and the crowds while still enjoying majestic views, outstanding brews, and a range of delightful cuisines.

Our guide to the Best Rooftop Experiences will give you the inside scoop on both up-and-coming rooftop destinations and beloved Nashville favorites. Some of the hottest destinations fill up fast, so make reservations when you can, or arrive early if a venue doesn’t offer this service.

L27 Rooftop Lounge at The Westin

807 Clark Place | Nashville

The tallest rooftop lounge in Nashville is located on the 27th floor of the Westin hotel. This luxurious lounge has a beautiful pool (open to guests of the

May is here! Let the month of Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day begin! The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as the Iroquois Steeplechase and the Boro BBQ Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

May 1: May Day Celebration
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Nashville

Treat you and your family to Cheekwood’s festive May Day Celebration! This year’s celebration will highlight the opening of Cheekwood’s new storybook houses and feature a maypole, storybook themed crafts, storytime, and live bunnies. There is no registration required for the event, you can just drop in!

May – All Fridays & Saturdays: Musicians

April is here! Let the month of April Fool’s Day, Easter, and the wettest time of the year, begin! The Nashville Predator’s Wine Festival & Tasting is back, as are other local favorites such as Franklin’s Main Street Festival and the Downtown Gallatin Square Fest & Classic Car Show. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

April 5: Nashville Predators’ Wine Festival & Tasting
Bridgestone Arena | Nashville

Join the Nashville Predators Foundation over the ice for its 14th annual wine tasting event! With the purchase of a ticket, guests will receive a $30 gift card to Deacon’s New South and access to more than 225 higher-end wines, beer, spirit tastings, food samplings from 25

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The new year is finally here! Let the month of new year’s resolutions, bone-chilling weather, and insane electric bills, begin! Hot Chicken Week is back, as are other local favorites such as Progressive’s Nashville Boat Show and Monster Jam. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

January 1: First Day Hike
Bledsoe Creek State Park | Gallatin

Begin 2019 with a ranger-led hike along the Shoreline Trail. Experience the beauty and tranquility of Bledsoe Creek, while glimpsing some of the many animals that call the park home! The trail is 1.5 miles long and rated easy to traverse. Prepare for cold weather and don’t forget proper footwear and water!

January 5: Twelfth Night

The most magical month of the year is here! Let the time of gift-giving, Christmas decorating, and shopping til you drop begin! Holiday LIGHTS is back, as are other local favorites such as the Frosty Fun Run and A Dickens of a Christmas Festival. New festivals and events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

December 1: 12th Annual St. Nicolas Ball
Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club | Hendersonville

This elegant affair benefits one of Parks’ favorite charities – Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. Featuring cocktails, a seated dinner, and dancing with a live band, it’s a great way to kick off the holiday season. Bring your checkbook to participate in the silent auction!

December 1 –

In a town like Nashville and an area like Middle Tennessee, the toughest thing about any holiday is deciding what to do. Add on no work, no school, sunny skies and one of the most festive areas of the country? You’ve got a dilemma on your hands. Luckily, this falls into the category of “no wrong answer” – and no matter what you chose, you’ll be beaming with not just American pride, but Middle Tennessee pride before the fifth of July even gets close.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to soak in the freedom of the fourth in Middle Tennessee:

Let Freedom Sing! – Fifth Avenue and Broadway

A yearly favorite – July 4th at Fifth Avenue and Broadway is bigger and bigger each year. Beginning at 5pm there is live music by Lady Antebellum, Chris Janson,

With Thanksgiving just days away, homeowners can never be short of tips and helpful suggestions for those little setbacks that come with travel or hosting for the holiday. One of the easiest ways to make sure all cheerful efforts go according to plan is to sit down and make up a schedule for the event, according to the Huffington Post. Ensuring all relatives know when to get there is one thing, but hosts also need to ensure they know when to start their food preparation, put out the dishes, and so on, to make sure nothing gets derailed.

Simple Tips 

Often, the process of shopping for a feast, consisting of a number of courses to feed several people or more, can be difficult. It’s not easy to balance catering to various needs and stay

November is a great time to enjoy time with your family and friends, eat a great meal or two (or more!), and gear up for the holiday season. There’s a lot going on this November to keep you busy, but many events have the wonderful opportunity of also letting you give back to your community. Take some time this month to reflect on what you’re grateful for and give back when you can! 

November 3-4: Gallatin Ghost Walk
Gallatin City Hall | Gallatin

Storytellers in period dress tell chilling tales of Sumner County’s history and folklore. This tradition has been apart of Gallatin’s community calendar since 2005 and is a family-friendly event. This will be a great event for those who didn’t get enough ghost stories at Halloween.

November 4: Wine

September. It’s one of a lot of Middle Tennessean’s favorite months. The air is beginning to show signs of cooling, college football has started back up, and there’s a lot to see and do around town. Whether you’re interested in some food related fun, one of the best music festivals in Tennessee, or are eager for a throwback, we’ve got some great event ideas for you to fill your September calendar!

September 1-17, Thursdays-Sundays + Labor Day: Shakespeare in the Park
Centennial Park Bandshell | Nashville

For some classic culture, make plans to attend one or both of this year’s Shakespeare in the Park productions. Putting a unique spin on the plays to make them relevant to modern times, the non-profit theater company attracts large audiences