Holiday Harmony in Music City
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The holiday season is upon us. The temperature is going down and the calendar is filling up. Bounteous holiday events set throughout Music City and the holiday season offer joyful celebrations and beautiful decorations for people of all ages. Share your time with loved ones in Music City and spread the spirit of the season.

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Holiday Harmony in Music City

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Take a glimpse at just some of the magical holiday events happening around Music City this season.

A Celebration of a Century...1899
Belle Meade Plantation
November 7-December 31

Come and discover the historic mansion exquisitely decorated for the holidays and in celebration of the end of the 19th century.

Christmas Village
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
November 13-15

More than 260 merchants from all over the U.S. participate in this 49th annual premier show of seasonal and gift items offering toys, clothing, jewelry, pottery, collectibles, decorations and more.

A Country Christmas on the Cumberland.
General Jackson Showboat
November 19-December 23

Enjoy dinner and a holiday musical as you cruise down the Cumberland.

Gaylord Opryland's A Country Christmas
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
November 20-January 2

The annual holiday event features the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, ICE!, Louise Mandrell's Christmas Dinner & Show, craft shows, carriage rides, holiday lights and more.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Grand Ole Opry House
November 20-December 27

The world-famous Rockettes return to Music City with dazzling scenery, costumes and lighting, a cast and crew of nearly 100 members and one magical production.

ICE! presented by Coca-Cola
Gaylord Opryland Resort
November 20-January 2

New in 2009 is ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas. Discover the true meaning of Christmas in a wonderland of 2 million pounds of ice.

Louise Mandrell's "Joy To The World" Christmas Dinner & Show
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
November 21-December 25

Enjoy a traditional holiday meal while Louise Mandrell and her band spread the joy with Christmas music, dancing and comedy.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents A Christmas Story
TPAC
November 21-December 19

Everyone's favorite Christmas movie comes to life on the stage.

Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market: Holiday Preview
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
November 27-29

Browse unique holiday gifts from dealers and vendors across 30 states.

Season of Celebration.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
November 27-January 3

A children's wonderland of decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating, multi-cultural activities and musical performances. Check out the adult parties and gingerbread workshops, too!

Dinner and a Movie: The Polar Express
The Belcourt Theatre
December 3

Enjoy dinner and a silent auction before a special screening of the new holiday classic. Proceeds benefit Camp Hope.

Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends.
Nashville Municipal Auditorium
December 3-6

Experience Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street gang live and in person.

Martinis and Mistletoe
Cheekwood
December 4

Dancing, drinks and late night eats at Cheekwood's Botanic Hall.

Jingle in the Mansion
Cheekwood
December 4

Experience the beautifully decorated mansion with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a buffet supper followed by dancing on the terrace.

Piedmont Nashville Gas Nashville Christmas Parade
Downtown Music City
December 4

The 57th annual parade will travel through downtown Nashville with Christmas lights, sights and sounds to delight viewers of all ages.

Breakfast with Santa
The Hermitage
December 5

Enjoy a fireside country-style breakfast, a visit from Santa, holiday entertainment and a wagon ride.

North Pole Express Excursion Train
Tennessee Central Railway Museum
December 5 & 12

Ride with Santa from Nashville to Lebanon.

A Holiday Extravaganza - The GrandVista Christmas Show
TPAC
December 8

Enjoy an evening with a 30-piece pops orchestra, award-winning songwriters and performers, and more.

North Pole Express Excursion Train
Tennessee Central Railway Museum
December 5 & 12

Ride with Santa from Nashville to Lebanon.

A Holiday Extravaganza - The GrandVista Christmas Show
TPAC
December 8

Enjoy an evening with a 30-piece pops orchestra, award-winning songwriters and performers, and more.

Belmont Mansion's Annual Christmas Dinner
Belmont Mansion
December 10

Enjoy elaborate decorations, a multi-course meal and live holiday entertainment.

Interview: Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
December 10

An autograph signing will follow the interview with Brenda Lee.

Film Loop: Johnny Cash Christmas Show
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
December 11

Nashville Ballet presents Nutcracker.
TPAC
December 11-20

Nashville Ballet's all-new Nutcracker recreates holiday entertainment in 1897 Nashville.

Christmas with the Acklens
Belmont Mansion
December 12

Celebrate with family-friendly tours, Victorian Christmas crafts workshops for kids and more.

Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market: Last Chance
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
December 18-20

Get your last-minute holiday shopping done at the #1 Flea Market in Tennessee.

Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl.
LP Field
December 27

See the ACC fight the SEC in what has become Nashville's holiday tradition.

New Year's Eve Street Party
Lower Broad in front of Hard Rock Cafe
December 31

Great music, fireworks and a guitar drop at midnight. Details to come. Stay tuned!

HOLIDAY CONCERTS
The holidays always get people singing. These are just a handful of great holiday concerts going on in Music City this season. Get in the spirit and sing along.

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
TPAC
November 21

Celebrate the season with the "18th century rock band."

Nashville In Harmony Holiday Concert
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
November 22

Christmas Concerts in Historic Wightman Chapel
Scarritt-Bennett Campus
December 1, 3, 8, 10

Gaither Homecoming: Christmas Tour
Sommet Center
December 4

Blair School of Music Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
December 5

Enjoy the sounds of 50 Blair violin and cello students ages 5-13.

Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Extravaganza
Ryman Auditorium
December 9

Nashville Symphony presents Home for the Holidays
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
December 10

Celebrate the holidays with this annual family-friendly concert and sing along with the chorus!

The Bluebird Cafe Holiday Bash featuring The Jay Patten Band and special guests
The Bluebird Cafe
December 15

Les Kerr's Christmas on the Bayou
3rd & Lindsley
December 17

Nashville Symphony presents Handel's Messiah
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
December 17-19

A Holiday Special: In the Round with Skip Ewing and special guests
The Bluebird Cafe
December 19

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors present a Neighborly Christmas w/special guests
3rd & Lindsley
December 19-20

Nashville Symphony presents Happy Holidays! A Winter Wonderland
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
December 19

Bring the family to a concert featuring music from The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas, storytelling and more.

Holiday Concert: The Caroling Troubadours
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
December 21

Skaggs Family Christmas featuring Ricky Skaggs & The Whites
Ryman Auditorium
December 22


Belle Meade PlantationNutcrackerRadio City Christmas SpectacularGaylord Opryland Resort


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