Nashville's Memorial Day Week

The day we remember those who served our country. There are plenty of ways to celebrate in Music City, whether it be honoring the past, seeing an art exhibit, spending time with family, laughing at a comedy show, catching a game, or enjoying yourself at a music event, Nashville has it all. For those who serve, we thank you, and hope you have a wonderful time in Music City.

Looking for some fun in the sun? Check out our outdoor activities page for all the best ways to enjoy the sunshine in Music City!

Honoring Our Heroes

Memorial Day is the perfect time to honor our past, and Nashville has a wealth of places to visit all within walking distance of Broadway. Start your journey at the Tennessee State Capitol, holding two statues of early heroes from Nashville. The two statues are: Andrew Jackson, our nation’s 7th president, and Sgt. Alvin C. York, a hero during WWI - both of which called Tennessee home. Located at the Capitol is the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, a 19-acre park that contains a WWII Memorial for visitors to enjoy. Next, head to the War Memorial Auditorium which was built as a tribute to the many Tennesseans who died during WWI. The plaza of War Memorial Auditorium has two sculptures that pay honor to those lost during the Vietnam War and the Korean War. Inside the War Memorial Building is the Military History Branch of the Tennessee State Museum. Exhibits deal with America's overseas conflicts, beginning with the Spanish-American War in 1898 and ending with World War II in 1945.

Dive deep into Nashville's history at any of our historical sites. Explore Fort Negley the largest inland fort built in the United States during the Civil War. Travel to The Battle of Franklin Trust to discover the Carter House, and Carnton Plantation who each played a significant role during the Civil War. Immerse yourself in the past at Historic Travellers Rest Plantation the home of John Overton, one of Nashville's first political leaders. The Belle Meade Plantation is a 19th century historic Greek Revival mansion commissioned by John Harding in 1845 offering tours daily. Then listen to the fascinating story of Andrew Jackson's triumph against the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: Home of the People's President. Feel free to browse other historical sites here: www.visitmusiccity.com/nashvillehistory.

Special Events & Activities

See below for the events that occured in 2018. Stay tuned for updates!

Tennessee Renaissance Festival @ Arrington, TN - Weekends from May 5-28

Music City Jazz Festival @ Riverfront Park - May 24-26

Nashville Flea Market @ The Fairgrounds Nashville - May 25-27

Acoustic Friday Night ft. Courtney Marie Andrews, Twain, and Charlie Whitten @ Centennial Park - May 25

Musicians Corner ft. Natalie Prass, Michael Nau, Good Buddy, and Willie Bredding @ Centennial Park - May 26

K-Love Fan Awards @ Grand Ole Opry House - May 25-27

US Air Guitar Southern Regionals @ The High Watt - May 26

Meghan Linsey's Secret Show Nashville @ Nashville Studio Tour - May 26

Family Fun

Martin ArtQuest Grand Reopening @ Frist Art Museum - May 24

Zoovie Night @ Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - May 25

Zzzoofari Slumber @ Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - May 26

Kidsville at the Parthenon @ Centennial Park - May 26

Nashville Shores Opens Daily for the Summer @ Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort - May 24-August 5

See more Family Fun in Nashville, or check out the Family Must-Dos in Music City.

Art and Culture

Music City Walk of Fame @ Music City Walk of Fame Park - Ongoing

The GRAMMY Museum Gallery @ Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum - Ongoing

Nick Cave: Feat. @ Frist Art Museum - November 10, 2017-June 24, 2018

Slavery, the Prison Industrial Complex: Photographs by Keith Calhoun and Chandra McCormick @ Frist Art Museum - February 23-May 28

Amanda Parer: Intrude @ Cheekwood Estate & Gardens - May 1-27

Nashville Ballet presents Emergence @ TPAC - May 24-June 3

American Currents: The Music of 2017 @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Through February 8, 2019

Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Through August 5

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill: Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Through June 10

Shania Twain: Rock This Country @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Through July 22

Lynn Anderson: Keep Me In Mind @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Through June 24

Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Through February 14, 2021

Music

Comedy

Brian Moote @ City Winery Nashville - May 25

Sports

AAA Baseball Nashville Sounds @ First Tennessee Park - April-September