Memorial Day Weekend in Music City

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN MUSIC CITY

Memorial Day Weekend is here. Take a break with a long weekend in Music City. There's a lot going on. From family fun at the water park to a night on the town at live music clubs, there's something for everyone in the family.
Take a look below at just a sampling of some of the great happenings over the weekend. For more ideas, browse our Events Calendar and area Attractions and Tours. With so much going on in Music City, you don't want to miss out on some unique Family Fun, the Arts In Nashville or Fun & Free things to do around town.

Come early. Stay late. Book your vacation package today!

Look for things to do on Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday - Monday - Tuesday

Thursday, May 26

Huggy Lowdown with Chris Paul and Dominique @ Zanies Comedy Club
Huggy Lowdown from radio's Tom Joyner Show can now be heard live with fellow show writer Chris Paul and Chapelle Show's Dominique.

Opry Country Classics @ Ryman Auditorium
Larry Gatlin, The Time Jumpers, James Wesley, Chuck Mead and more play classic country hits.

Lorrie Morgan @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Bank of America Pops Series presents Lorrie Morgan and the Nashville Symphony conducted by Albert-George Schram.

 

Friday, May 27

Huggy Lowdown with Chris Paul and Dominique @ Zanies Comedy Club
Huggy Lowdown from radio's Tom Joyner Show can now be heard live with fellow show writer Chris Paul and Chapelle Show's Dominique.

Lorrie Morgan @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Bank of America Pops Series presents Lorrie Morgan and the Nashville Symphony conducted by Albert-George Schram.

Frist Fridays: Same As It Ever Was @ Frist Center for the Visual Arts
One of summertime's most popular happenings invites you to jam out to the music of Talking Heads tribute band Same As It Ever Was in the Turner Courtyard of the Frist.

Grand Ole Opry @ Grand Ole Opry House
Jake Owen, Lee Greenwood, Sunny Sweeney, Heidi Newfield and others play the world-famous show.

Nashville's Downtown Puppet Festival @ the Downtown Nashville Public Library
Puppet troupes from all over the country will join the Nashville Public Library performers for a special weekend full of performances including the Frog Prince, Pinocchio and more.

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks @ Greer Stadium
AAA baseball team plays on their home turf for the weekend.

Tennessee State Flea Market @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country, the TN State Flea Market has vendors from over 30 states and offers a wide variety of merchandise for perusal.

Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior @ Frist Center for the Visual Arts
This exhibit includes over 170 paintings, sculptures and ritual objects made in India that focus on Vishnu, one of Hinduism's major deities.

 

Saturday, May 28

Dive-In Movies @ Nashville Shores
After a day full of swimming and water park fun, pull up a lounge chair and sit back for the movie Shrek Forever After.

GPS Adventures Grand Opening @ Adventure Science Center
This new exhibit features a life-sized maze that introduces Global Positioning Systems (GPS) through Geocoaching, a family friendly treasure hunting game. This exhibit is open through September 5th.

Grand Ole Opry @ Grand Ole Opry House
Josh Turner, Sarah Jarosz and more play the world-famous show.

Hands Together in Flatrock Music & Arts Festival @ Coleman Park
Live music, local artisans, children's activities, food and multi-cultural fun.

Huggy Lowdown with Chris Paul and Dominique @ Zanies Comedy Club
Huggy Lowdown from radio's Tom Joyner Show can now be heard live with fellow show writer Chris Paul and Chapelle Show's Dominique.

Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band @ Bridgestone Arena
The Welcome to Fin Land Tour comes to Nashville for Memorial Day weekend! Grab a margarita and sing along.

Jimmy Buffett Official Pre-Concert Street Party @ Margaritaville Nashville
Head downtown early before the big concert at Bridgestone Arena for a free street party with games, live music, prizes, street entertainers and more!

Lorrie Morgan @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Bank of America Pops Series presents Lorrie Morgan and the Nashville Symphony conducted by Albert-George Schram.

Musicians Corner @ Centennial Park
This is a free concert series held at Centennial Park every Saturday. The Delta Saints, Sandra McCraken & Derek Webb, Cary Ott, Erika Chambers and John Troast will be this Saturday's performers.

Nashville's Downtown Puppet Festival @ the Downtown Nashville Public Library
Puppet troupes from all over the country will join the Nashville Public Library performers for a special weekend full of performances including the Frog Prince, Pinocchio and more

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks @ Greer Stadium
AAA baseball team plays on their home turf for the weekend.

Saturday AM @ Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
From 10am until noon, Saturday AM offers fun activities for families with kids of all ages that are built upon existing exhibits.

Sea Monsters Grand Opening @ Adventure Science Center
Sea Monsters by National Geographic is an incredible film that goes 80 million years back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth and some of the most amazing predators prowled the oceans.

Tennessee State Flea Market @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country, the TN State Flea Market has vendors from over 30 states and offers a wide variety of merchandise for perusal.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival @ Castle Gwynn
Travel back to 16th century England with live music, artisans, food, magic, jousting and more.

Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior @ Frist Center for the Visual Arts
This exhibit includes over 170 paintings, sculptures and ritual objects made in India that focus on Vishnu, one of Hinduism's major deities.

Zzzoofari Slumber @ Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
An overnight camp session for families, giving campers an outdoor adventure just a short distance away from the sleeping animals.

 

Sunday, May 29

Huggy Lowdown with Chris Paul and Dominique @ Zanies Comedy Club
Huggy Lowdown from radio's Tom Joyner Show can now be heard live with fellow show writer Chris Paul and Chapelle Show's Dominique.

Music City Bike & Car Rally @ Fontanel Mansion and Farm
This rally will have plenty of cars, trucks and motorcycles to see! There will also be bands, vendors, food, giveaways and more.

Nashville's Downtown Puppet Festival @ the Downtown Nashville Public Library
Puppet troupes from all over the country will join the Nashville Public Library performers for a special weekend full of performances including the Frog Prince, Pinocchio and more

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks @ Greer Stadium
AAA baseball team plays on their home turf for the weekend.

Sea Monsters Grand Opening @ Adventure Science Center
Sea Monsters by National Geographic is an incredible film that goes 80 million years back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth and some of the most amazing predators prowled the oceans.

Tennessee State Flea Market @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country, the TN State Flea Market has vendors from over 30 states and offers a wide variety of merchandise for perusal.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival @ Castle Gwynn
Travel back to 16th century England with live music, artisans, food, magic, jousting and more.

Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior @ Frist Center for the Visual Arts
This exhibit includes over 170 paintings, sculptures and ritual objects made in India that focus on Vishnu, one of Hinduism's major deities.

 

Monday, May 30

The Annual Memorial Day Blues Festival @ Centennial Park
Beginning at 10:30am, enjoy some free music headlined by Bobby Blues Band in one of Nashville's beautiful parks. Admission is free

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks @ Greer Stadium
AAA baseball team plays on their home turf for the weekend.

Sea Monsters Grand Opening @ Adventure Science Center
Sea Monsters by National Geographic is an incredible film that goes 80 million years back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth and some of the most amazing predators prowled the oceans.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival @ Castle Gwynn
Travel back to 16th century England with live music, artisans, food, magic, jousting and more.

 

Tuesday, May 31

B.B. King & Buddy Guy @ Ryman Auditorium
The reigning King of the Blues B.B. King and another influential blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy will be performing together at the Ryman for one night.

Grand Ole Opry @ Grand Ole Opry House
Steel Magnolia, Josh Thompson and others play the world-famouse show.

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks @ Greer Stadium
AAA baseball team plays on their home turf for the weekend.

Sea Monsters Grand Opening @ Adventure Science Center
Sea Monsters by National Geographic is an incredible film that goes 80 million years back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth and some of the most amazing predators prowled the oceans.

 

Ongoing Events

Egyptian Relics, Replicas & Revivals @ Tennessee State Museum
This is a three-part exhibit that focuses on the art, history and culture of ancient Egypt and its influence on Tennessee. Free admission.

Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum @ Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
The exhibition features sculptures and paintings from American abstract art from the mid-20th century.

Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The museum's core exhibit has just recently been expanded to highlight the evolution of country from the 60s to the present.

Trains! Tennessee in G @ Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
Cheekwood's latest outdoor exhibit takes visitors on a trip across time and Tennessee with a huge train display.

 

Click here to see a complete calendar of events.

 

Nashville Shores
Enjoy the summer at Nashville Shores.

 

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