CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM: RED, WHITE & BLOOMS (3/7-4/12)

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It’s a patriotic party at Cheekwood this year, as their annual festival of flowers honors America’s 250th anniversary with a spectacular sea of 250,000 red and white tulips, purple-blue violas, and hyacinths. Stroll through breathtaking scenery, visit food trucks, and enjoy an American art on display in the Historic Mansion. Plan your trip for the right weekend(s) to enjoy live jazz perform in the gardens by talented student musicians from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. Learn more and get ticket for Cheekwood in Bloom!

NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL (3/19-3/22)

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The Nashville Elvis Festival—which actually takes place in Franklin—is billed as “the Ultimate Elvis event.” Marking its 10^th anniversary in 2026, this year’s festival celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley with an expanded lineup of shows and headliners, including the top Elvis tribute artists from around the world. It’s four days of live music, tribute performances, and related activities that honor the legacy of the King of Rock and Roll. March 19-22, 2026, at The Factory in Franklin. Details, tickets and more.

BELL BUCKLE DAFFODIL DAY (3/21)

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Every March, Bell Buckle, TN bursts into full bloom with a colorful explosion of daffodils. Then they invite everyone to come enjoy a day full of fun, family-friendly activities. Got daffodils of your own? You’re welcome to pick your favorite bloom and enter it in the flower show. It’s free to enter; check out the rules and regs.

While you’re waiting to find out if your daffodil is a winner, you can enjoy live music, explore the shops and pick up a FREE tree seedling. (This year’s options are Oak, Common Persimmon, and Native Sweet Pecan.) Pro tip: Word on the street is that some stores will offer 20% off to anyone wearing “daffodil yellow” so plan your wardrobe accordingly. Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00am – 4:00pm. Details and directions.

BLOOMING ARTS FESTIVAL (3/27-3/28)

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Plan a trip to the quaint, small town of Linden, TN to celebrate the 18^th annual Blooming Arts Festival. ​In addition to 150-plus arts & crafts exhibitors and a full schedule of live music, the festival provides a popular Kids Zone, complete with rides, face painting, creative arts and fun activities.

Exhibitors include fine art, such as paintings, clay sculptures, photography, stained glass, leatherwork, jewelry, glass, furniture, fiber, quilting and many more displays of creativity. Blooming Arts Festival is held in Linden’s downtown; it’s free and open to the public. Plan your visit.

2ND ANNUAL OREO FESTIVAL (3/28)

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Mark your calendar, grab your crew, and bring your sweet tooth to the 2^nd Annual Oreo Festival! Organizers promise “a full day packed with Oreo-inspired treats, desserts, drinks, and family fun that’ll have your taste buds cheering. From the classics you love to wild new Oreo creations, this is the ultimate celebration for cookie lovers of all ages!” (Is your mouth watering yet?)

This delicious, family-friendly event will be held indoors at the MTSU Livestock Center in Murfreesboro, so your cookies will be crunchy, rain or shine. Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 10am-4pm. Parking and admission are free. Pour a glass of milk and read the details.

We can’t think of a sweeter way to end the month, but festival season is just getting started. To find more events, check out this guide to Nashville & Middle TN from TNvacations.com.

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COUNTY SUMNER IRISH FESTIVAL

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March 11, 2023, 10 am – 3 pm, Castalian Springs, TN

Live Irish music is sure to have you dancing and toe-tapping, but there’s more: The event also includes guided hikes, storytelling, craft beer from Half Batch Brewing, historic house tours, kids’ activities, and food from a variety of vendors. Wear your favorite Irish-themed attire and enter the costume contest—pets included!—and you might just win a prize. The event is held at Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park, home to an authentic Irish cottage from the late 1790’s. Details here.

BELL BUCKLE’S DAFFODIL DAY & BBQ COOK-OFF!

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Saturday, March 18, 2023 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Bell Buckle, TN.

Every march, Bell Buckle bursts into full bloom with miles of daffodils, and marks the arrival of spring by inviting everyone to come enjoy a day full of fun, family-friendly activities. Be sure to stick around and help decide who “has the best butt in Bell Buckle” at the BBQ cookoff. The only thing better than the smell of BBQ is getting to sample all the entries. Find out more.

TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

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March 28 – April 1, 2023, Nashville, TN.

Now in its 31st year, the largest songwriter’s festival in the world brings hundreds of songwriters—both rising stars and legends in their prime—to Music City. Showcasing a variety of genres, the event is spread across Nashville in many popular venues. Each venue will host numerous rounds throughout the week, showcasing hundreds of songwriters from Nashville and beyond. Week-long passes and tickets to individual events are available. Learn more here.

NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL

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March 30 – April 2, 2023 at The Factory at Franklin, TN.

Join fans from around the world for the 7th annual Nashville Elvis Festival and celebrate the music and legacy of Elvis Presley. It’s a whole weekend of live music performances, celebrity appearances, an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition and more!  This year’s event features 20 of the top Elvis Tribute Artists from around the world competing in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest plus headliners and special guests, including World Champion Ted Torres (pictured above). Buy tickets here, thank you…thank you very much.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: COMING IN APRIL

The festival fun continues next month! Check out these April events:

April 01:  Franklin Whisky Warmer. Designed for whiskey aficionados and newcomers alike. Enjoy a live bluegrass concert playing throughout the night, local food trucks, photo booth, cigar lounge and more! Tickets and information here.

April 15:  Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival. A full day of music, dance, martial arts, a roving Japanese Candyman, Cosplay Contest, “Taste of Japan” and much more. Find out more.

April 22-23:  Main Street Festival, Franklin. eclectic arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food & drink, and fun for the entire family right in the heart of historic downtown Franklin. Get details.

April 29:  Water Lantern Festival, Nashville. Enjoy food trucks, music and fun, then design your own lantern and launch it. Experience the magic as the lights of thousands of lanterns reflect upon the water. Information here.

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