Happy September, Nashville. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the cooler nights, football season, and fall on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Music City.

All month long

TheBuy

Nashville Farmers’ Market | Daily | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Shop a variety of local vendors + artisans, enjoy local food trucks, and peruse plants from Gardens of Babylon. 🍅
Plaza Mariachi Flea Market | Every Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 pm. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of purchase | Browse home goods, produce, clothes, tools + more.

Art

The Sculpture of William Edmonson | Thurs., Aug. 12-Sun., Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forest Park Dr. | $13+ | Museum examination of Nashville native William Edmonson’s sculptures 🗿

Family

American Currents | Through Sun., Feb. 6 | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | $25+ | An intrinsic look back at the music + events that helped shape the previous year in country music

TryThis

Nashville Nightmare | Sat., Sept. 4-Sat., Nov. 13 | 1016 Madison Sq. | $20+ | A haunted house with unique terrifying experiences + axe throwing and drinks 👻

Active

Tai Chi at Sevier Park | Every Wednesday | 10-11 a.m. | Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Ln. | Free | All levels are welcome to learn the basics of Tai Chi — from breathing exercises to various stances.

Show

East Nash Grass | Every Monday | 6-8 p.m. | Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge, 102 E Palestine Ave. | Free | Live-streamed show with limited in-person seating available

Sept. 1-5

Wed., Sept. 1

Show

The Cadillac Three | Wed., Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $30+ | Nashville natives providing a mix of country + rock
Wildheart Wednesdays | Wed., Sept. 1 | 6:30 | 3rd & Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $12 | Creating a community through stories + song with local songwriters.

TryThis

Sunflower Cafe Monthly Meetup | Wed., Sept. 1 | 5-6 p.m. | Sunflower Cafe, 2834 Azalea Pl. | Free | An event for all those interested or participating in a vegan lifestyle 🌱

Lighthouse in the Cape | Wed., Sept. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 206 Indian Lake Blvd. | $38+ | Bring your own snacks and drinks + learn how to paint a piece of art. 🎨

Network

Connect East Nashville | Wed., Sept. 1 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse, 1003 Russell St. | Free | Connect professionals, build relationships, + create business growth in a casual environment.

Kids

Preschool Story Time | Wed., Sept. 1 | 10 a.m. + 11 a.m. | John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd., Brentwood | Free | Bring the kids out for a live storytelling + craft.

Thurs., Sept. 2

Show

Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival | Thurs., Sept. 2-Sun., Sept. 5 | Times vary | The Bonnaroo Farm | $379+ | This year’s lineup includes Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Lizzo, Tame Impala + Tyler, the Creator.
John Legend | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 8-11 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $39+ | 12-time Grammy Award-winning performer with opening act The War and Treaty
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 7:30 p.m. + 9 p.m. | Historic Eastland, 1108 McKennie Ave. | $30+ | Listeso String Quartet will perform popular songs by Queen by candlelight. 🕯️
The Sword | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Mercy Lounge, 1 Cannery Rd. | $18+ | Performing with Wizard Rifle + Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
WMOT Anniversary Benefit Concert | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $40+ | Featuring Rodney Crowell, Shannon McNally + Carlene Carter

TryThis

48 States Tour | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Greenwood Cemetery, 1428 Elm Hill Pk. | Free | Gravestone preservationist Jonathan Appell will conduct a workshop on how to clean, repair, and reset gravestones and monuments.
Moonlight Disco | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | The Pool Club, 1 Music Sq. W. | Free | Beats by DJ Maggie Wells + $25 bottles of rosè 🕺

Outdoors

September Sundown | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Cedric Burnside, Caroline Spence, Brassville, and more

Fri., Sept. 3

TryThis

Let’s Dance Goes to the Movies | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6:15-10:30 p.m. | Richland Country Club, 1 Club Dr. | $50+ | Enjoy dinner + dance along to classic and contemporary film soundtracks. 🎥
The Yazoo Comedy Hour | Fri., Sept. 3 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Yazoo Brewery, 900 River Bluff Dr. | Free | A standup comedy showcase hosted by Ben Sawyer
WATCHHOUSE | Fri., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $30+ | North Carolina-based duo formerly known as Mandolin Orange
Musician’s Corner September Sundown | Fri., Sept. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Illiterate Light, AJ & the Jiggawatts, and more

Show

Dave Chappelle & Joe Rogan | Fri., Sept. 3 | 7-11 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $83+ | Iconic comedians pairing up in Music City 🎤
Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival | Thurs., Sept. 2-Sun., Sept. 5 | Times vary | The Bonnaroo Farm | $379+ | This year’s lineup includes Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Lizzo, Tame Impala + Tyler, the Creator.

WaterCooler

Nashville SC vs. New York City FC | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $20+ | Watch Nashville’s newest sports team take on the Big Apple. ⚽

Outdoors

Musician’s Corner September Sundown | Fri., Sept. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Illiterate Light, AJ & The Jiggawatts, The Medium + more

Sat., Sept. 4

TheBuy

Music City Market | Sat., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Green at JW Marriott, 201 8th Ave. S. | Cost of Purchase | Shop a variety of clothes, home goods, jewelry, beauty products, and more in support of women artisans represented by the Nashville Women’s Collective.🛍️
Music City Food Truck Park & Flea Market | Sat., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Marketplace in East Nashville, 400 Davidson St. | Free | Up to 10 food trucks with live music, drinks, and free parking

TryThis

Classic Car Show | Sat., Sept. 4 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | $15+ | Peruse classic cars from the early- to mid-20th century. 🚗

Show

The Queers | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8 p.m. | Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Pl. | $15+ | Featuring special guests No Loves + Don’t Panic
Shuan Cassidy | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $52+ | Actor, writer, and pop star performing his classics
Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival | Thurs., Sept. 2-Sun., Sept. 5 | Times vary | The Bonnaroo Farm | $379+ | This year’s lineup includes Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Lizzo, Tame Impala + Tyler, the Creator.

Kids

Tennessee Storytime | Sat., Sept. 4 | 10-11 a.m. | Tennessee State Museum | Free | Storytime for ages 3-6 on the museum’s lawn

Sun., Sept. 5

WaterCooler

USA vs. Canada: World Cup Qualifier | Sun., Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $40+ | Cheer on the national team as they take on Canada + enjoy a free pre-match concert by Lindsay Ell and Ben Rector outside Nissan Stadium. ⚽

Drink

Cocktail Class | Sun., Sept. 5 | 3-4 p.m. | Standard Proof Whiskey Company, 219 5th Ave. N. | $50 | Learn how to create cocktails with various Standard Proof Whiskey products. 🥃

Show

Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival | Thurs., Sept. 2-Sun., Sept. 5 | Times vary | The Bonnaroo Farm | $379+ | This year’s lineup includes Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Lizzo, Tame Impala + Tyler, the Creator.
Liz Cooper | Sun., Sept. 5 | 8 p.m. | 3rd & Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $18+ | Featuring the Mango Furs
Desi Banks | Sun., Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $30+ | Last show of a weekend stand
Strawberry Girls | Sun., Sept. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | The End, 2219 Elliston Pl. | $15 | Featuring Andres, Amarionette, Thomas Erak + Tang

Sept. 6-12

Mon., Sept. 6

Active

Whiskey Run Nashville | Mon., Sept. 6 | 7:30 a.m. | 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. | $40+ | Spend the morning at a half-marathon and 5k run

Arts

Music City in Color | Mon., Sept. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 4009 Charlotte Ave. | $38 | Bring your own snacks + drinks as you learn to paint a work of art

Show

Song Suffragettes | Mon., Sept. 6 | 6 p.m. | The Listening Room Cafe, 618 4th Ave. S. | $5 | An all female singer-songwriter band with soulful tunes
Summer Send-Off | Mon., Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave. | $10 | Featuring Ele Ivory, Maggie Miles + Abigail Osborn
Grateful Monday | Mon., Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Check out the Stolen Faces covering jam band classics

Tues., Sept. 7

TryThis

Nashville Cocktail Festival Opening Day | Tues., Sept. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Bode, 401 2nd Ave. | $25 | Kicking off the 7th annual Cocktail Festival with drinks, music, gifts + more

Show

Candlebox | Tues., Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $32+ | Featuring the Dead Deads, on their 7th studio album tour
Steve Cropper’s 80th Birthday Bash | Tues., Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $25+ | Celebrating the birthday of legendary musician with an assortment of musical guests
Grand Ole Opry | Tues., Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $55+| Featuring Brian Bates, Chris Janson + Ashley McBryde

Wed., Sept. 8

TryThis

A Weekend in France | Wed., Sept. 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Kitchen Nashville, 6035 TN-100 | $69 | A demonstration cooking class with Chef Jodi cooking French delicacies

Food

Courvoisier Cognac Dinner | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | The Optimist, 1400 Adams St. | $150 | Hosted by iconic Cognac brand, indulge in dinner, cocktails, exclusive tastings + more

WaterCooler

Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Wed., Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $15+ | Giveaway featuring University of Tennessee + Sounds co-branded apron

Show

Dirty Fences | Wed. Sept. 8 | 9 p.m. | The 5 Spot, 1006 Forrest Ave. | $10 | Featuring Country Westerners + Night Talkers
Kashena Sampson Time Machine Record Release | Wed., Sept. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $10 | Latest record being introduced to the world

Film

The Dark Knight | Wed., Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | 21+ showing with food trucks, craft beer, and a pre-movie DJ set

Thurs., Sept. 9

Family

September Sundown | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Kris Allen, Anthony da Costa, and more

Job

Veterans Job Fair | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 12-4 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | Free | Over 40 registered exhibitors will be on site ready to help find veterans a job

Show

RL Grime | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $29.50+ | Electronic trap artist performing with Jawns, Juelz + Pauline Herr
Blake Shelton | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $39.50+ | Friends and Heroes tour with Tracy Byrd, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins + Lindsay Ell

Film

The Princess Bride | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | Paired with food trucks, craft brew, wine + pre-movie DJ

TryThis

Thrillville | Thurs., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 19 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $10+ | 11 days of carnival rides, magic shows, fair food, and more. 🎡

Learn

Tennessee Book Club: Franklin and Winston | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to a virtual discussion on Jon Meacham's book on Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill's relationship

Fri., Sept. 10

Family

Nashville Greek Festival | Fri., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4905 Franklin Pk. | Free | Enjoy Greek food, dancing, shopping + traditions all weekend long at this annual event

TryThis

Nashville Home Show | Fri., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 12 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Music City Center | $8+ | Featuring over 300 home improvement experts with everything you need for your home
Bathrobes & Brunch | Fri., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Noelle, 200 4th Ave. N. | Free | Hang out in your best pajamas for brunch + bottomless mimosas

Show

Attila | Fri., Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Pl. | $18+ | Atlanta heavy metal act performing with Orchards + Purity Among Thieves
Buku | Fri., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Ave. S. | $15+ | Providing bass music with guests Rudashi, b2b + Deadman
September Sundown | Fri., Sept. 10 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Lucie Silvas, Lillie Mae, Sun Seeker, and more

Sat., Sept. 11

Family

Tennessee 225 Folk N’ Bluegrass Festival | Sat. Sept. 11 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Ln. | $10 | Join for a day full of music, Living History presentations, food, competitions + kids activities.

Drink

19th Annual Wine on the River Nashville | Sat., Sept. 11 | 3-7 p.m. | Riverfront Park | $20+ | Sample over 200 wines, brews and spirits + enjoy live music and food

Show

Nikki Lane | Sat., Sept. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $25 | Local singer songwriter performing with Joshua Hedley
Beethoven Under the Stars | Sat., Sept. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $23+ | Performed by the Nashville Symphony + conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero
Bayside | Sat., Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $24+ | Performing with The Bombpops, Senses Fail + Hawthorne Heights
Brittney Spencer | Sat., Sept. 11 | 12 p.m. | Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | Singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer will share the stories behind her music

Learn

Carnegie Writers’ Group Workshop | Sat., Sept. 11 | 3-5 p.m. | Nashville Public Library Green Hills, 3701 Benham Ave. | Free | Meet other writers and hear from guest speakers at this bi-monthly workshop.

Sun., Sept. 12

Family

LEGO Building Fun | Sun., Sept. 12 | 2-4:45 p.m. | Green HIlls Library, 3701 Benham Ave. | Free | Families can come enjoy a great time playing with LEGOs, Duplos +Mega Bloks
Fiestas Patrias 2021 | Sun., Sept. 12 | 12-10 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi | $10 | Celebrate Central American and Mexican independence days with a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment, including dancing, a fireworks show, and more.

WaterCooler

Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals | Sun., Sept. 12 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $122+ | Come catch the home opener of the Titans 2021 season
Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Sun., Sept. 12 | 6:15 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Kids can take part in postgame activities.

Show

Nas with the Nashville Symphony | Sun., Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $39+ | Legendary rapper performing with the Nashville Symphony
Turnstile | Sun., Sept. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $25+ | Intense show with plenty of energy + attitude to go around

Sept. 13-19

Mon., Sept. 13

Network

Getty Music Worship Conference: Sing! In Christ Alone | Mon., Sept. 13-Wed., Sept. 15 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $119+ | Three days of worship, music, theology + more

Biz

Seize the Opportunity: Nashville Seminar | Mon., Sept. 13-Wed., Sept. 15 | 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. | Marriott at Vanderbilt University, 2555 West End Ave. | $1520+ | High impact strategies for major and planned gift fundraising

Kids

Frightfully Fun Zone | Mon., Sept. 13 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Opryland Resort | $4.37+ | Join for ghoulish games + activities

Show

Grateful Monday | Mon., Sept. 13 | 7-11 p.m. | Acme Feed and Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Featuring Hooteroll? covering jam band classics
Giovanni Rodriguez | Mon., Sept. 13 | 9 p.m. | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | $12 | Featuring the 12 Manos playing salsa music in the best of the Nashville Latin music scene

Tues., Sept. 14

Job

Nashville Career and Job Fair | Tues., Sept. 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Radisson Hotel, 1112 Airport Center Dr. | Free | Meet with top hiring and recruiting companies in Nashville

Network

Marketing Professionals Marketing Mixer | Tues., Sept. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Ole Smoky Distillery, 423 6th Ave. S. | Free | Get to know other professionals in the marketing industry

Show

Chevelle | Tues., Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $25+ | NIRATIAS tour playing their latest album and classic hits
Alana Springsteen | Tues., Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. | The High Watt, 1 Cannery Row | $10 | EP release concert with Dillon James
Grand Ole Opry | Tues., Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Opry House | $63+ | Featuring Mark Wills, Drew Parker + Rhonda Vincent

Learn

Margaret Renkl | Tues., Sept. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Frances Bond Davis Theater at Harpeth Hall, 3801 Hobbs Rd. | Free | Nashville-based author Margaret Renkl will discuss her new book, "Graceland, at Last."

Wed., Sept. 15

Kids

LEGO Club | Wed., Sept. 15 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Ave. | Free | Help build a creation for the Teen Room in the Library

Show

Between The Buried And Me | Wed., Sept. 15 | 8 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $22.50+ | A special 2 set performance celebrating 21 years together

Learn

Lunch & Learn: The Nashville Saber-tooth | Wed., Sept. 15 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum | Free | The event will also be livestreamed on the museum's website.
Reboot Combat Recovery | Wed., Sept. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | The Church at Avenue South, 2510 8th Ave. S. | Free | Bible-based training in recovery for combat veterans

Thurs., Sept. 16

Network

Nashville Veteran Virtual Job Fair | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Past participating employers have included Nissan, Spectrum, Amazon, and others
Mitsubishi Motors Small Batch —Big Ideas Happy Hour | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Nashville Entrepreneur Center, 41 Peabody St. | Free | Mingle with other entrepreneurs at a happy hour hosted by Mitsubishi Motors

Show

Brothers Osborne | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $39.50+ | The country duo will be joined by Travis Denning and Tenille Townes.
September Sundown | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Alanna Royale, Desert Noises, Teddy & the Rough Riders, and more
Jonas Brothers | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | Firstbank Amphitheater | $25+ | The brotherly trio return to the Nashville area

Dish

Wine Love Dinner | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Frothy Monkey, 125 5th Ave. S., Franklin | $70 | 5-course dinner with wine pairings

Learn

Tyler Merritt | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books | Free | Register in advance to hear Tyler Merritt talk about his new book, "I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America."

Kids

Teen Lego Club | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin | Free | Drop in anytime during the 2-hour session

Fri., Sept. 17

Shop

Night Market | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market | Cost of purchase | Listen to live music while shopping, sipping, and dining

Arts

East Nashville Art Show | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | The Marketplace in East Nashville, 400 Davidson St. | Free | Featuring local artists’ creations with live music, food trucks + drinks

Show

Alanis Morissette | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $52.58+ | 2021 world tour with special guests Garbage + Cat Power
September Sundown | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Avi Kaplan, Bantug, and more
Jonas Brothers | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Firstbank Amphitheater | $25+ | The brotherly trio return to the Nashville area

Kids

Monster Mash Bash | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Delta Atrium | $10 | Each ticket includes dance party admission, 1 face painting session + 1 Mash Bash surprise.

Family

Full Moon Pickin' Party | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Percy Warner Park | $10+ | Enjoy traditional bluegrass from local musicians with food vendors, breweries + full moon.
2021 African Street Festival | Fri., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 19 | Hadley Park | Free | This annual festival hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance features dancing, music, shopping + other activities.

Cause

Privy | Fri., Sept. 17-Sat., Sept. 18 | Riverfront Park | $40+ | 2 days of community, entertainment, and philanthropy

Sat., Sept. 18

Family

Nashville Pride | Sept. 18-19 | Times vary | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | The annual event features a parade, vendors, a kids and family zone + performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Orville Peck, and more.
2021 African Street Festival | Fri., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 19 | Hadley Park | Free | This annual festival hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance features dancing, music, shopping + other activities.
Cheekwood Harvest | Sat., Sept. 18-Sun., Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | $13+ | Walk among thousands of chrysanthemums, take photos in front of pumpkin houses + gather with friends in the beer garden.

Drink

Uncorked: Nashville | Sat., Sept. 18 | 7-11 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | $65+ | Choose from over 100 wines and champagnes + enjoy food trucks, interactive exhibits, and more

Show

Kathleen Madigan | Sat., Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ryman | $25+ | Touring comic makes a stop at the Ryman
Charles Esten | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8 p.m. | Franklin Theatre | $50+ | Singer-songwriter Charles Esten is also known for his roles in "Nashville," "Outer Banks," and more.

Cause

Privy | Fri., Sept. 17-Sat., Sept. 18 | Riverfront Park | $40+ | 2 days of community, entertainment, and philanthropy

Sun., Sept. 19

Show

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram | Sun., Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ryman | $25+ | A night of blues music with opening act The Cerny Brothers
Charles Esten | Sun., Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | Franklin Theatre | $50+ | Singer-songwriter Charles Esten is also known for his roles in "Nashville," "Outer Banks," and more.
Zane Lamprey's Laughs & Drafts | Sun., Sept. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Ave. | $25+ | 21+ comedy show based on Zane Lamprey's own drinking experiences

Learn

In Conversation: Elaine Weiss with Carole Bucy, Ph.D. | Sun., Sept. 19 | 2-3 p.m. | Author Elaine Weiss + historian Carole Bucy discuss the legacy of women's suffrage in Tennessee

Family

Japanese Moon Viewing | Sun., Sept. 19 | 4-8:30 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | $13+ | Watch a performance by Nashville Ballet’s Lily Saito, attend a tea ceremony + walk through the Blevins Japanese Garden lit with lanterns.
Nashville Pride | Sept. 18-19 | Times vary | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | The annual event features a parade, vendors, a kids and family zone + performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Orville Peck, and more.
2021 African Street Festival | Fri., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 19 | Hadley Park | Free | This annual festival hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance features dancing, music, shopping + other activities.

Shop

Plaza Mariachi Flea Market | Sun., Sept. 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Find fruits + vegetables, clothing, furniture, and more at this weekly market.

Sept. 20-26

Mon., Sept. 20

Show

Big Thief | Mon., Sept. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ryman | $29.50+ | Brooklyn-based indie rock band
Grateful Monday | Mon., Sept. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed | Free | Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with cover band the Stolen Faces

Active

Goat Yoga Nashville | Mon., Sept. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | CityPark, Brentwood | $30 | Grab a mat + practice yoga with baby goats. 🐐

TryThis

Live Trivia | Mon., Sept. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery | Cost of purchase | Flex your knowledge on sports, history, music, science, and other topics.

Family

Family Movie Mondays | Mon., Sept. 20 | 4 p.m. | Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pk. | Free | Enjoy a family movie with fresh popcorn + a beverage

Tues., Sept. 21

Network

ABPA 2021 Convention | Tues., Sept 21-Fri., Sept. 24 | 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce St. | $419+ | The 41st annual Automotive Body Parts Association Convention & Trade Show featuring industry experts + professionals

Show

TLC's Celebration of "CrazySexyCool" | Tues., Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater | $30+ | Featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Eric Clapton | Tues., Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $90+ | Performing with special guest Jimmie Vaughn

TryThis

Singo | Tues., Sept. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Big Machine Distillery & Tavern, 2824 Bransford Ave. | Cost of purchase | The host will play 150 music clips in this twist on the classic bingo game.

Dish

Plant-based Junk Food Pop-up | Tues., Sept. 21 | 4-8 p.m. | Yazoo Brewing Company, 900 River Bluff Dr., Madison | Cost of purchase | Join Vulture Food for crispy chik'n sandwiches + loaded fries

Wed., Sept. 22

WaterCooler

Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus | Wed., Sept. 22 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $20+ | Bring your pup to the ballgame

Show

AmericanaFest | Wed., Sept. 22-Sat., Sept. 25 | Times vary | Location vary | $199+ | Over 200+ American and folk acts performing across Nashville
Quinn XCII | Wed., Sept. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $27.50+ | On the Stay Next To Me Tour with Chelsea Cutler
Josh Black and Friends | Wed., Sept .22 | 9:15-11 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $15 | 18+ show, 2 item minimum during the show

Cause

Beyond Bourbon | Wed., Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cr. | $250 | A benefit bash for OZ Arts, sampling whiskey, wine + other beverages while meeting new people and enjoying local art, live and silent auctions

Film

Step Brothers | Wed., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | Featuring food trucks, craft brews, wine + pre-movie DJ

Thurs., Sept. 23

Show

September Sundown | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Michaela Anna, Whitney Rose, and more
Myles Kennedy | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $25+ | Performing with Tyler Bryant

WaterCooler

Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $20+ | The team will be wearing fan-favorite throwback uniforms

Kids

Disney On Ice: Dream Big | Thurs., Sept. 23-Sat., Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $20+ | See Disney characters perform a unique show, with surprises sure to come

Job

Nashville Diversity Career Fair | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | A wide range of employers looking for job-seekers across multiple fields

Fri., Sept. 24

Show

Todd Snider | Fri., Sept. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Ryman | $32.50 | Nashville-based singer-songwriter with a prolific catalogue inspired by the likes of John Prine and Shel Silverstein
Dropkick Murphys and Rancid | Fri., Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $29.50+ | The 2 bands are bringing their co-headlining "Boston to Berkeley II" tour to Nashville.
September Sundown | Fri., Sept. 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Anna Tivel, Emma Swift, and more

WaterCooler

Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus | Fri., Sept. 24 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $20+ | The final home series of the season

TryThis

Bootlegger’s Bash 2021 | Fri., Sept. 24 | 6-11 p.m. | Carnton, 135 Eastern Flank Cr. | $47+ | Featuring spirit tastings from several local distilleries, vineyards + breweries with live entertainment

Sat., Sept. 25

Learn

Carnegie Writers’ Group Workshop | Sat., Sept. 25 | 3-5 p.m. | Nashville Public Library Green Hills, 3701 Benham Ave. | Free | Meet other writers and hear from guest speakers at this bi-monthly workshop.

Show

September Sundown | Sat., Sept. 25 | 12-6 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Joshua Radin, Ahi, and Joshua Ray Walker
3 Doors Down | Sat., Sept. 25 | 8 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $25+ | Performing with Seether on The Better Life 20th Anniversary Tour

WaterCooler

Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus | Sat., Sept. 25 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $20+ | The final home series of the season

Active

Golden Pheasant Triathlon | Sat., Sept. 25 | 8:30 a.m. | Downtown Nashville | $45+ | A triathlon race that include kayaking, biking + running

Sun., Sept. 26

Show

Terry Virtis | Sun., Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $20+ | Listen to a first-person account of outer space from former International Space Station Commander Terry Virts

WaterCooler

Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus | Sun., Sept. 26 | 6:15 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $20+ | Kids can take part in postgame activities.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Sun., Sept. 26 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $199+ | Taking on division rivals at home

Cause

10th Anniversary Picnic Party | Sun., Sept. 26 | Virtual | $20+ | Celebrate The Nashville Food Project's 10th anniversary with a virtual bluegrass show

Shop

Plaza Mariachi Flea Market | Sun., Sept. 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Find fruits + vegetables, clothing, furniture, and more at this weekly market.

Sept. 27-30

Mon., Sept. 27

Show

An Evening with Matisyahu | Mon., Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | City Winery | $35+ | All guests are required to provide proof of vaccination or have received a negative COVID-19 test before the event.
Gary Numan | Mon., Sept. 27 | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $27.50+ | Performing with I Speak Machine

Family

Member Appreciation Day | Mon., Sept. 27 | 2-7:30 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Free | Advanced reservation is required

TryThis

Live Trivia | Mon., Sept. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery | Cost of purchase | Flex your knowledge on sports, history, music, science, and other topics.

Cause

Nashville is Grateful | Mon., Sept. 27 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Old Hickory Country Club, 1904 Old Hickory Blvd. | $300+ | Golf tournament + other activities benefiting the Special Operators Transition Foundation

Tues., Sept. 28

Show

Indigo Girls | Tues., Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ryman | $32.50+ | Folk rock duo touring in support of their latest album, "Look Long"
Faye Webster | Tues., Sept. 28

TryThis

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners | Tues., Sept. 28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Honest Coffee Roasters, 3820 Charlotte Ave. | $70 | Sip on coffee or tea + learn the basics of calligraphy
Petey's Preds Party | Tues., Sept. 28 | 6 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $100+ | Dinner and a show in support of the Preds Foundation and the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson.

Edu

Leadership Excellence Course | Tues., Sept. 28-Thurs., Sept. 30 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Hilton Brentwood Suites, 9000 Overlook Blvd. | $3,450 | 3-day intensive leadership skills program led by former corporate executives + Service Academy Graduates

Wed., Sept. 29

Show

Santana | Wed., Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheatrer | $16+ | The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist’s Blessings and Miracles tour
Lucero | Wed., Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Ryman | $25+ | Featuring special guests Ian Noe
AJ Mitchell | Wed., Sept. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Mercy Lounge, 1 Cannery Row | $20 | Must present a COVID-19 vaccine card or negative test result for entry

WaterCooler

Nashville SC vs. Orlando SC | Wed., Sept. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $24+ | Nashville takes on Orlando at home ⚽

Learn

Leslie Hooton | Wed., Sept. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books | Free | Register to hear Leslie Hooton, author of “The Secret of Rainy Days,” in conversation with Kevin Wilson during the 33rd Annual Southern Festival of Books.

Thurs., Sept. 30

Show

Brass Band of Nashville presents "Our Return Concert" | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Vine Street Christian Church, 4101 Harding Pk. | Free | The Brass Band of Nashville returns to the stage with newly commissioned work honoring Nashvillians
September Sundown | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Performances by Louis York, Paul McDonald, and more

Film

Nashville Film Festival | Thurs., Sept. 30-Wed., Oct. 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | 150+ films will be screened during the festival's 52nd year

Cause

Songwriters Night | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Pennington Distillery 900 44th Ave. N. | $150+ | Enjoy bites, an open bar + listen to chart-topping hits at an event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Kids

Family Program: Songwriting Tune-Up | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 3-5:15 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame| Free | Opportunity for kids ages 11-18 to hone their songwriting craft with professional songwriters