Arts & Culture in Nashville

Housed in the magnificent Art Deco building that for many years served as Nashville’s main post office, the Frist Art Museum is a museum dedicated to bringing the finest art in the history of the world to Nashville. With the museum’s wide array of traveling and Frist-organized art exhibitions, the museum is widely known as a cultural hub of the city. Because the Frist has no permanent collection, there is always something new for visitors to see as exhibitions rotate in and out of museum

LeQuire Gallery & Studio features contemporary paintings and sculpture from local emerging artists to established nationally recognized artists such as contemporary realist, Juliette Aristides, founder of the Aristides Atelier at Seattle's Gage Academy, and renowned contemporary impressionist, Lori Putnam. Alan LeQuire, is one of the nation's premiere sculptors, best known for his colossal scale Musica and Athena Parthenos statues. Works by the master sculptor are on view and available in bronze

GasLamp Antiques and GasLamp Too are operated by people with a passion for beautiful home goods and personal furnishings. We believe in the transformative power of antiques and items of décor and their ability to make every home sparkle with uniqueness. We also recognize the allure of estate jewelry and high-end vintage clothing that reflect both individuality and connection to the past. Voted Nashville's Best Antique Store year after year, the GasLamp stores provide nearly an acre of climate

The Factory at Franklin is a landmark mixed-use facility that was originally home to several manufacturing companies throughout the 20th century. Today, it stands as a vibrant hub for artists, makers, businesses, and the community, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and events.

The #NashvilleFlagCrawl, by Brotherhood Designs, is a FREE, ongoing, patriotic campaign where you can explore Lower Broadway in a fun, new, exciting way! Find the 6 American Flags made completely out of retired fire hose at Redneck Riviera, Whiskey River Saloon, Lucky Bastard Saloon, Tootsies World Famous Orchid Lounge, AJ's Good Time Bar and Jon Bon Jovi's new bar to win a FREE shirt!!! Brotherhood Designs, LLC is a unique company that has taken patriotism and sustainability to new heights.

NashFilm discovers, elevates and honors filmmakers, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging, connecting and strengthening the Nashville community. The Nashville Film Festival features premium in-person screening events, incredible interactive audiences, and a myriad of accompanying special events including after parties, live music performances, panels and workshops. The 54th Nashville Film Festival will take place Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2023. NashFilm is a 501 (c)(3) arts

The Belcourt Theatre is a unique Nashville treasure — first opened in 1925 — with a vibrant historic past and deep roots in the community. Today, the Belcourt is a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to presenting the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema. The Belcourt provides opportunities for people of all ages to discover, explore and learn through the power of film. We cultivate and build on the powerful sense of shared experience that audiences can

The Grand Ole Opry is the live performance showcase that features today’s country music stars, superstars, and rising stars all on one stage, every week in Music City. The world-famous show is where aspiring stars dream of playing and where music lovers connect with their favorite artists up close at the Opry House. For nearly 100 years, the Opry has been home for country music’s greatest talent and today remains enormously influential in the genre’s growth and change across the world. From the

Located on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, the Fisher Center was dedicated in September 2021. The 1,727 seat multi-functional venue caters to diverse audiences with major concerts, plays, operas, dance productions, musical theatre and other performances and special events.

Led by music director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Nashville Symphony has been an integral part of the Music City sound since 1946. In a typical year, the ensemble performs more than 150 concerts annually, with a focus on contemporary American orchestral music through collaborations with composers including Jennifer Higdon, Terry Riley, Joan Tower and Aaron Jay Kernis. The orchestra is equally renowned for its commissioning and recording projects with Nashville-based artists including bassist Edgar

Operating in the James K. Polk Cultural Center in downtown Nashville, TPAC® is dedicated to providing and supporting the presentation of the performing and cultural arts. Founded in 1980, TPAC serves several hundred thousand audience members each year. Performances include the HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series; purposefully-curated series in Dance, Theatre, and Family programming; a wide variety of special engagements, and the productions of three resident artistic companies

OZ Arts is Nashville's home for innovative, contemporary visual and performing arts experiences — hosting a thrilling lineup of critically acclaimed local, national, and international performing arts companies throughout the year. Housed in a former cigar warehouse, OZ Arts has transformed its facility into an inventive nonprofit theater, visual art gallery, and private event space. The organization adds to the cultural landscape of West Nashville, the Southern region, and the world by offering

Zanies Comedy Night Club is the Premier comedy club in Nashville, TN. Creating laughter and excitement for over 40 years, Zanies reputation is flawless! Zanies books the best comedians in the country and is constantly discovering new, local talent. Zanies employs only the best and brightest staff with exceptional customer service skills. We are involved in community events and fundraisers and strives to build our community every year. When you visit Zanies Comedy Night Club you will leave