 The Rolling Stones Exhibit - March 29-June 30
The Rolling Stones Exhibit has stopped in London, New York City, Chicago, and Las Vegas. And it's making its final stop in Music City at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. The Rolling Stones Exhibit tells the story of the most influential rock band in history through more than 500 artifacts and memorabilia from the past 54 years.
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 Nashville Comedy Festival - April 16-22
Experience Nashville with a laugh. The Nashville Comedy Festival, featuring some of the funniest comedians in the world, takes place in Music City April 16-22. This year's lineup includes Jeff Dunham, Tim Allen, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and more.
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 Rites of Spring - April 20-21
Each year, Vanderbilt University showcases a weekend full of live music from a wide range of genres during Rites of Spring. This event is not limited to students; everyone is welcome to join in the fun. This year's lineup includes Gucci Mane, Cheat Codes, and more.
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 Record Store Day - April 21
Celebrate the independent record store and classic vinyl. All across the country, independently owned record stores offer special releases, promotional products made exclusively for this day, concerts, and other special events to honor the unique culture of a local, indie record store. What better place to celebrate the occasion than Music City? Nashville's record stores like Grimey's New & Preloved Music, Ernest Tubb Record Shop, and even Jack White's Third Man Records are sure to offer a heck of time for this glorious occasion.
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 Nashville Cocktail Festival - April 25-29
Nashville's cocktail culture will be celebrated with events like Little Book Whiskey Dinner, The Art Deco Party: A Glamorous Sip Through The 20's & 30's, and Brain Freeze: A Frozen Cocktail Comeback. It's the perfect event for those who love the art of mixology.
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 ST. JUDE Rock 'N' Roll nashville MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON - APRIL 26-29
In April, more than 30,000 runners, walkers, wheelchairs, and spectators will attempt the annual Rock 'N' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon through the streets of Music City lined with 28 stages as live bands perform the soundtrack of the day. The main marathon will take place on April 28 with a KiDS Rock race on April 29 and a 1 mile race happening April 26.
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 Project 615's Nash Spring Bash - April 29
Public Square Park will play host to Nash Spring Bash presented by Project 615. There will be food, music, and some great shopping as local vendors display their goods to the masses in this wonderful spring festival in Music City.
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 Kuchnia + Keller Beer Week - April 29-May 2
Raise a glass and dig into Nashville's food scene during Kuchnia + Keller Beer Week. Almost each night will feature a different tap takeover. Not only that, but there will be unique events like the Backyard BBQ + Beer ft. the cooking of Martin's BBQ and City House. Eight breweries and six restaurants plan to be a part of this unique event and so should you!
(PART OF AWESOME APRIL)
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 Tennessee Craft Fair - May 4-6
Tennessee Craft is best known for its free, juried craft fairs. The May annual crafts fair in Centennial Park has served not only as a market for fine crafts, but as a conduit for demonstration programs, hands-on opportunities, and the chance to meet and talk with professional craft artists. The three-day crafts festival attracts more than 45,000 people to view the craftsmanship of more than 200 exhibitors.
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 Sevier Park Fest - May 4-5
Each year, there's a celebration in 12South's Sevier Park to bring together neighbors, promote local talent and business, and to raise money to enhance and support Sevier Park. Friday night, May 4, features a ticketed concert from J Roddy Watson, Amanda Shires, and SUSTO. On Saturday, May 5, Sevier Park and 12th Avenue South will be free and open to the public for a day of live music, art, family fun, a Criterium Race, local restaurants and food trucks, and vendors offering everything from clothing and jewelry to pet grooming and beef jerky.
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 Nashville Film Festival - May 10-19
The Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the country. Each year, guests come to view more than 280 films from 55 countries. Festival-goers enjoy a plethora of works from documentaries and narrative features to animated and experimental shorts. Panels and workshops are also offered for those looking to enrich their knowledge beyond the screen.
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 Iroquois Steeplechase - May 12
Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race meet in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional rite of spring. Seven races are held throughout the day and the event typically attracts more than 25,000 spectators, most decked out in their finest spring wardrobe, including the biggest and best hats in the South.
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 Musicians Corner - May-June
Musicians Corner takes place each Saturday May 12-June 30, 12-6pm. There is also Acoustic Friday Nights May 11-June 29, 5-9pm. All events are free and open to the public at Centennial Park's South West lawn. Musicians Corner and Acoustic Friday Nights offer a great chance to enjoy local live music in a beautiful outdoor setting, with Kidsville, Dogville, MC Pub, food trucks, vendors, and local artisans.
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