It's almost time to get back to school. And it's the perfect time to visit Music City. Tax-free shopping, two-for-one hotel and attraction specials (already at incredible rates) and happenings galore. Concerts, exhibits, festivals and more keep the calendar filled in August and September. Save a little money. Have a lot of fun. Send the summer out with a bang.

SHOP TAX-FREE IN MUSIC CITY
Tennessee's annual August Tax Holiday offers a weekend of tax-free shopping August 7-9 - just in time for back-to-school shopping! Get new clothes, school supplies, computers and more.
Get details on elgible items at visitmusiccity.com/visitors/tax-free_weekend.

SEE NASHVILLE, TWO-FOR-ONE!
Nashville attractions and hotels are offering incredible two-for-one deals to visitors this summer! Browse participating hotels & attractions offering two for the price of one and book your trip at visitmusiccity.com/summerfun. The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is hiding out at some of these locations. When you pick up your Summer Fun Guide, you'll get a map to guide you and be registered to win a return trip to Nashville. Take pictures with the gnome along the way and share them with friends and family here: visitmusiccity.com/roaminggnomehunt.

GAYLORD OPRYLAND AUGUST SPECIALS
- Buy two nights, get one free -
- Only $169 room, breakfast and tickets for two to the Grand Ole Opry -
- Kids eat and stay free through Labor Day -
Visit gaylordopryland.com/augustspecials for details.

MUSIC CITY RIVER ROAR
August 15-16
Head downtown to Rivefront Park for the exciting and FREE event! See F-1 Champboats, which reach speeds of up to 140 mph, compete on a one-mile hairpin circuit in the Cumberland River. Also enjoy the trick skiers, water stunt performers and a kids' area. Visit musiccityriverroar.com for details.

GRAB YOUR BAG. IT'S ON.
Enter to win a trip to Nashville for Labor Day weekend. The winner gets 2 roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines, 3 nights at the beautiful Renaissance Nashville Hotel and a Nashville Backstage Pass granting complimentary admission for two into some of Music City's greatest attractions. Oh, one more thing - we'll send you a gorgeous 3-piece Hartmann luggage set ahead of time so you can pack in style for your visit.

Enter today. Sweepstakes runs through August 15.

WRITE A SONG AND WIN BIG IN NASHVILLE!
Music City is calling all songwriters to the Music City Songwriting Competition. Write an original song and submit for a chance to win a trip to Nashville, cash, a personal tour and meeting with Josh Turner, a writing session with a professional songwriter, an interview on GAC TV, a chance to have your song played on Sirius XM Radio and more!

Competition is accepting entries through October 1. Share your song with the world.

Get the details at themusiccitysongwriter.com.

EXTRA! EXTRA! BE ALL ABOUT IT!
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Heard about Music City Troubadours yet? Check it out here.

Take a look at the full events calendar. Of course, Music City has live music. Every night of the week, in fact. Take a look at some of the biggest Upcoming Music Events. And for the most updated information on concert announcements, ticket on-sale and presale dates, Music City offers and other music news, check out the New Releases section of our website. It changes often, so check it that way.