As we begin our transition to fall, there is plenty to look forward to and celebrate. From live music performances and fundraisers to marathons and food-and-drink festivals, there’s no shortage of fun to be had in the coming weeks. Mark your calendar for these can’t-miss events around Nashville!
Through September 30, 2024: 26th Anniversary Sales Event at California Closets of Tennessee
California Closets of Tennessee is celebrating 26 years in business! To commemorate the occasion, they’re offering an unprecedented 26% savings on their custom-designed home storage solutions. This is their way of saying thank you to the community that has supported them over the years. This special offer is available at their Nashville and Franklin showrooms. For additional details, visit californiaclosets.com.
September 2, 2024: W Nashville’s Labor Day Cookout
Head to W Nashville’s WET Deck for a special Labor Day party. Menu highlights include delicious cookout classics like burgers, beer-braised bratwurst, BBQ ribs, and coleslaw. Tickets are $65.55 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. The fun starts at 10 a.m.
September 3, 7, 10, 14, 17 & 21, 2024: Wellness Retreats at Bell’s Reserve
The Wild Wellness Retreats at Bell’s Reserve offer a transformative journey immersed in nature. Throughout the day, you can enjoy yoga, mediation, and breath work as well as hiking, kayaking, and a delicious lunch. The day ends with a relaxing sound bath among the trees. To reserve your spot, visit bellsreserve.com.
September 5, 2024: We Are North Nashville Project Launch
We Are North Nashville is a brand-new storytelling project that was created to gather, document, and share wisdom and knowledge from elders in the North Nashville community. Led by artist and writer M. Simone Boyd with the support from Andrea Tudhope and Steve Haruch, the project will include a podcast, essays, photo shoots, and special gatherings over the next two years. Until then, celebrate the start of We Are North Nashville at the Frist Art Museum on September 5 at 6:30 p.m. Register for the event HERE, and learn more about the project’s iniatives HERE.
September 6 & 7, 2024: Bewilderbeest Events at Hester & Cook
Hester & Cook is partnering with Iain Hamilton and Maddy Hamilton’s UK stationery line, Bewilderbeest, to bring a whimsical assortment of new greeting cards! You can find their delightful creations on a wide range of cards, notepads, and more. Plus, meet the dynamic duo at Hester & Cook Franklin on September 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or from noon to 3 p.m. on September 7 at the Nashville location (1708 21st Avenue South). You can also view the collection at hesterandcook.com.
September 7, 2024: Joe Muer Seafood’s Corn Dog Special
As part of Capitol View’s Hot Diggity Dog Festival, Joe Muer Seafood is offering a delicious one-day-only Lobster Corn Dog special and half-priced wine. Served with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Pommery Hollandaise, the Lobster Corn Dog is available on the restaurant’s patio starting at 2 p.m. Be sure to also enter the giveaway for a basket of dog toys and treats! joemuer.com
September 7 & 8, 2024: Sara Sells Nashville Warehouse Sale
Sara Sells is a monthly warehouse event offering unbeatable prices on high-quality furniture, ranging from sofas to dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor, and more. The highlight? You can take your purchases home the same day of the sale. Sara Sells also provides options for alternate pick-up days and local delivery. The in-person sale takes place on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the online sale runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. shopssnashville.com
September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024: Musicians Corner Fall Series
If you couldn’t attend Musicians Corner over the summer, have no fear! The free music series returns to Centennial Park for the fall season. Performers include Soccer Mommy, Kaitlin Butts, Tommy Prine, and many more. To see the complete schedule, visit musicianscornernashville.com.
September 7, 2024: GasLamp Appraisal Fair
The next GasLamp Appraisal Fair is slated for September 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Led by Sam Holden, the event has a three-item limit per person, and spaces are limited. Be sure to complete your application to get assigned an appraisal time. The cost is $10 per item. Call (615) 297-2224 or (615) 292-2250 for more information or email [email protected].
September 8, 2024: Pamper & Paws: Benefitting Pet Community Center
Taking place at Style House Salon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., this fun event includes blowouts, haircuts, refreshments, and prizes! In lieu of payment, donations to the Pet Community Center are greatly appreciated. The local non-profit operates The Phran Galante Center for Pet Wellness – a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinic. petcommunitycenter.org
September 8, 2024: Killebrew Coffee x Slowburn TN Pop-Up
Calling all book lovers! Slowburn TN is popping up at Thompson Nashville’s Killebrew Coffee to bring a mobile romance bookshop to the heart of The Gulch. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can stop by, sip on coffee, and enjoy some book shopping. slowburntn.com
September 13, 2024: Sunset Safari
Sunset Safari is an annual event that offers entertainment and food and drinks from local restaurants — all while you’re surrounded by the magic of the animal kingdom! Taking place at the Nashville Zoo, the event includes music from The Music City Sound and Jonny Gray as well as fire dancers from Beyond Wings. Participating vendors include Joe Muer Seafood, PROOF, Pancho and Lefty’s, and more. Tickets for the main event are $175, and the fun begins at 6:30 p.m. nashvillezoo.org
September 14, 2024: Wine on the River
Head to Riverfront Park for Wine on the River, where you can enjoy samples of wines, beers, and spirits. In addition to beverage samples and live entertainment, food is available from local restaurants and food trucks. General admission tickets start at $59, and proceeds from the event benefit The DISTRICT and 2ndavestrong. The fun begins at 3 p.m. wineontherivernashville.com
September 14, 2024: Picnic for the Parks
Attend this year’s Picnic for the Parks fundraiser to support 178 parks and raise funds to renovate McCabe Park’s playground and make improvements to the community center gardens. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the McCabe Park Community Center Courtyard. Tickets are $75. nashvilleparksfoundation.org
September 14 – 21, 2024: Nashville Volunteer Week
Help Hands On Nashville fill spots on their volunteer calendar! Nashville Volunteer Week kicks off with a celebration at Centennial Park on September 14. From 10 a.m. to noon, volunteers can meet local nonprofits, learn how to get involved, and enjoy food trucks and a live DJ. For additional detaisl, visit hon.org.
September 14 – October 27, 2024: Cheekwood Harvest
There’s no better way to celebrate the start of fall in Nashville than at Cheekwood Harvest. Stroll through the gardens and witness the beauty of changing leaves on oaks, maples, dogwoods, and many other trees. The event includes the beloved pumpkin village, afternoon tea events, seasonal workshops, and the Scarecrow Trail. Entry is included with garden admission. cheekwood.org
September 17 – 21, 2024: AMERICANAFEST®
Every year, AMERICANAFEST® welcomes thousands of musicians, fans, and music industry professionals. In addition to live performances, the event also includes panels and seminars, making it one of Nashville’s most educational music industry forums. This year’s lineup includes performances from Ashley Monroe, Natalie Hemby, Neko Case, The Cactus Blossoms, and many more. Passes begin at $125. americanamusic.org
September 20, 2024: e.Allen Fall Preview Event
Get ready for the upcoming fall season and see e.Allen’s new collection! During the preview event, you can also enjoy discounts, treats, and on-site stylists. The in-person event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the store’s Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Franklin stores. eallen.com
September 20 – 23, 2024: Three-Day Indigo Dyeing Intensive
Explore the magic of indigo dyeing techniques during this hands-on workshop at Belmont University’s Leu Center for Visual Arts. In addition to creating your own hand-dyed tea towels and scarf, you can learn the history of indigo as a dye and its applications in cultures across the globe. All materials are provided, and admission is $175. To reserve your spot, visit watkinsce.asapconnected.com.
September 21, 2024: Stephens Valley Fall Festival & Market
Celebrate the beauty and charm of the season at Stephens Valley’s annual fall festival and market! The family-friendly event is free to attend and includes local vendors, live music, food trucks, a petting zoo and pony rides, face painting, and a balloon artist. stephensvalley.com
September 25, 2024: Beyond Bourbon: A Benefit Bash for OZ Arts
OZ Arts Nashville’s popular fall fundraiser invites you to enjoy more than 30 high-end spirits, cocktails, wines, and beers alongside delicious food from Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. The evening also includes auctions and a converted cigar warehouse, where guests can sample products by Ozgener Family Cigars and Crowned Heads. The main event begins at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $250. ozartsnashville.org
September 26, 2024: Live @ Travellers Rest: Songwriters Night
Visit Travellers Rest Historic House Museum for a family-friendly night as you listen to popular and yet-to-be-recorded songs from some of Nashville’s most reputable songwriters who are responsible for hits from Reba McEntire, Meghan Trainor, Keith Urban, and more. Doors open at 5 p.m., and live music starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. eventbrite.com
September 28, 2024: St. Jude Walk/Run Nashville
Grab a group of friends and lace up your running shoes for the annual St. Jude Walk/Run. The event takes place at Nashville Shores, and while registration is free, runners are encouraged to raise money for St. Jude as an individual or team. (Note: A virtual race option is also available.) fundraising.stjude.org
September 28 & 29, 2024: Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival returns to The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin! The 2024 lineup includes artists like Dave Matthews Band, Hozier, Noah Kahan, NEEDTOBREATHE, and many more. While single-day passes are sold out, you can still purchase two-day passes and VIP tickets at pilgrimagefestival.com.
Have a spectacular September, Nashville!
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