1. GO HUNTING…FOR MURALS

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Artwork abounds in Music City, especially brightly colored murals. Keep your eyes open and you’ll spot them on the side of restaurants, shops, garage doors, water tanks, and even old silos. Look at the buildings behind and around them and you just might find the perfect place to shop, grab a coffee or enjoy a delicious meal.

You don’t have cross your fingers and hope to stumble across Nashville’s murals; plan your hunting trip with the help of this handy list of locations from MusicCity.com. You might not be able to visit all the murals in one weekend, but if you’re up for the challenge who are we to say you can’t? Just imagine what that will do for your Instagram page.

2. LISTEN TO MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

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Pack up the whole family—kids and dogs included—and come out to Musician’s Corner in Nashville’s Centennial Park for a free concert on Friday or Saturday, August 30-31. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, beach towels, etc. Food trucks will be on hand when you’re ready to nosh and little ones can enjoy fun, fitness, crafts, educational Musical Meet & Greet guests and activities at Kidsville. The Labor Day weekend lineup should be announced any day now; check their website for details.

3. SPEND THE NIGHT WITH A BUNCH OF ANIMALS

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Zoo animals, that is. The Nashville Zoo is inviting families with kids ages 4-12 to sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. (Do elephants snore? Maybe you’ll find out!) There are a variety of activities planned for the evening of Saturday, August 31, plus breakfast the next morning and free entry to the Zoo on Sunday. Campers will enjoy select animal habitats, an animal show, the Jungle Gym, campfire treats, and free 4D Theater, zip line, and carousel rides. How fun is that?

Learn more about Fall Zzzoofari Slumber at the Nashville Zoo.

4. GET OUT ON THE WATER

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Floating (or rowing or pedaling) along some of our beautiful Middle Tennessee waterways is a perfect late summer activity. There are scenic options to suit every interest, from skyline tours in downtown Nashville to area lakes and rivers. You can go on a scavenger hunt, head out on a nighttime tour, or hop on River Queen’s 16-passenger pedal pontoon for a BYOB cruise that includes a licensed captain, sound system and ice-filled coolers. (Bonus: pedaling is not required.)

Sound like fun? Check out this list of local kayak companies from Nashville Guru.

5. GO UNDERGROUND

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About 1.5 hours from Nashville, just southeast of McMinnville, Cumberland Caverns is the longest show cave in Tennessee, and one of longest caves in the US (and the world). Choose from three categories of tours, depending on how adventurous you are. You can even spend the night! Several overnight packages are available.

Features to enjoy when you’re not asleep include over 27 miles of passageways, incredible underground rock formations, beautiful underground waterfalls, and gleaming pools. Even better here at the tail-end of summer, the cave is a consistent 56 degrees with 99 percent humidity year-round. Doesn’t that sound refreshing? Find out about tours, times and tickets. Cumberland Caverns is open 7 days a week, year-round.

However you choose to enjoy the holiday weekend, we hope you have fun and stay safe. Happy Labor Day!

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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.

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