Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Davidson County!
1Deep Tropics
Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 29, 3:00pm-11:00pm
600 James Robertson Pkway, Nashville, TN
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
The fourth iteration of Deep Tropics’ boutique festival returns to Music City this weekend. It is a carefully curated, music, art, and style experience at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville’s beloved Germantown neighborhood. Deep Tropics has created an entire program of pre-parties, day-time events, workshops, and opportunities to connect in intimate settings throughout the weekend. Additionally, multiple off-site afterparty options catering to different musical subgenres will occur simultaneously following the main event to carry attendees deep into the night. Expect a full program of pop-up events throughout the summer to escalate the energy and re-unite our tribe as we lead into the festival weekend.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
2Roots on the Rivers
Saturday, August 27, 3:00pm-11:00pm
3130 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN
Two Rivers Mansion
Roots on the Rivers proceeds will support programming, broadcasting, and community events at WMOT 89.5 FM , a nonprofit, public radio station broadcasting in 41 counties in Middle Tennessee. Roots on the Rivers will be streamed live on WMOT.org and LiveSessions.NPR.org. Portions of the show may be subsequently aired on WMOT 89.5 FM, WMOT.org and its social networks. Please be advised that your presence as a member of the audience constitutes your permission to WMOT to film and photograph you.
To view the line-up and purchase tickets, click here.
3The Nashville Blanket Project Pop-Up
Saturday, August 27, 10:00am-2:00pm
101 20th Ave N, Nashville, TN
The Graduate Nashville
Join the Blanket Project in the Graduate Nashville lobby for a series of pop-ups with local mission driven brand, The Nashville Blanket Project. For each blanket bought, one is given to a neighbor in need! Get these soft, original blankets before they are gone!
For more information, click here.
4Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair
Friday, August 19 to August, 27, various times
945 E. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN
James E. Ward Agriculture Center
It’s the last weekend to enjoy the Tennessee State Fair. The theme is “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee” as they showcase all 95 counties in the state and the “Year of Hay!” Thrilling rides, exhibits, competitions, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, fair food, livestock shows, 9 stages of entertainment, pageants, historic village and so much more! You cannot see it all in one visit, so make sure to check out the pass options.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
5Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party
Saturday, August 27, 5:30pm-9:30pm
1199 Shadow Ln, Nashville, TN
Cornelia Fort Airport
Join organizers at East Nashville’s Cornelia Fort Airpark for great local music, craft beer, family activities, food vendors, and more. The Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party helps preserve one of the city’s most unique landmarks, the Cornelia Fort Airpark. It is encouraged for musicians to bring banjos, fiddles, guitars, dobros and mandolins to gather in groups and play the night away. All proceeds from the event series go towards revitalization projects at the Shelby Park and Bottoms and Cornelia Fort AirPark. This event is open to all ages and anyone 16 and over will require a ticket for entry. Children 15 and under do not require a ticket for entry with adult ticket purchase.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
