They don’t call it Music City for nothing, you know. Whether you live in Nashville or somewhere else in Middle Tennessee, there are concerts galore for you to enjoy over the next month or so . . . and the ones on our list are all FREE. That’s music to our ears! Check out these options.

JAZZ ON THE CUMBERLAND – NASHVILLE

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Nationally ranked the #1 Destination for jazz in the City of Nashville (for the 9th year in a row!) and listed as 1 of the Top 5 “Must Do Things in the City of Nashville,” Jazz on the Cumberland offers some of the best local, regional, and national jazz artists performing live against the backdrop of the city skyline.

Pack up the family, blankets or lawn chairs and come enjoy this family-friendly and pet-friendly evening of entertainment. There’s even a Kid’s Fun Play Zone. August 20 and select Sundays through October, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Get Details. Nashville Cumberland Park 592 S. First St, Nashville, TN. (directly beside the Titans Nissan Stadium).

MUSIC IN THE PARK – McEWEN NORTHSIDE, FRANKLIN

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Bring a blanket and enjoy live music at Music on the Lawn at McEwen Northside. Thursdays through September 14, 6 pm – 8 pm. Highly walkable and conveniently located to the heart of Cool Springs, McEwen Northside is a thoughtfully planned urban hot spot that’s home to a unique mix of popular shopping and eating experiences, state-of-the-art office space, luxury living, and interactive green spaces that are designed to foster community. 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Franklin, TN. Learn more.

MUSIC IN THE VINES – ARRINGTON VINEYARDS

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Free live jazz and bluegrass music, delicious food and beautiful vineyard views. What’s not to love? Just 35 minutes south of downtown Nashville, and 20 minutes from both Franklin and Murfreesboro, Music in the Vines at Arrington Vineyards is the perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon. No reservations needed, free parking . . . you can almost feel the stress slipping away just thinking about it, can’t you? Concerts are on weekends, 3 pm – 7 pm. See the schedule. Directions to the vineyard.

PICKIN’ IN THE PARK – SPRING HILL

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Started in 2013 by Spring Hill resident Matt Meyer, Pickin’ in the Park is a monthly outdoor, family-friendly event featuring local musicians and songwriters in and around the Spring Hill community. Upcoming concert dates: September 9 and October 7, 2023. Concerts take place at Harvey Park 4001 Miles Johnson Pkwy, Spring Hill. More info here.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE – HENDERSONVILLE

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If you like your music with a side of food and shopping, head over to the Center Stage Plaza at The Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville on a Thursday night. The Streets of Indian Lake is a community-oriented lifestyle center offering “great shops, restaurants and FREE concerts full of family-friendly music to ease into those relaxing summer evenings.” Thursdays in August, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Additional info here. 300 Indian Lake Blvd, Hendersonville, TN.

FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN STAGE AT STARSTRUCK FARM – LEBANON

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Do all these concert dates have you wanting to make music of your own? Starstruck Farm invites you to “C’mon out and bring your best licks!” at Open Stage, every Friday night at 7 pm. Of course, you can also go just to listen and munch on pizza while you enjoy the music. Starstruck Farm was first conceived and built by Reba McEntire in the late 90’s and is now one of the most iconic and unique food, lodging and entertainment venues in Tennessee. 10471 Highway 109, Lebanon, TN.