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Nashville Annual August Event Guide

An Annual Event Guide to August Events in Nashville

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Swine Ball

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Organized by the Music City BBQ Festival, Nashville's Infamous Swine Ball has returned and normally takes place in late July - Early August and prior to the Music City BBQfest.

Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday

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The holiday is held in August and normally starts at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the following Sunday.

Tennessee State Parks

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Celebrate Tennessee's State Parks! Discover miles of scenic waterways and acres of pristine land. Activities range from hikes, outdoor events, and family-friendly fun to weekend getaways and more.

Tennessee Titans Football

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Tennessee Titans Season usually kicks off its pre-season games in August with its regular schedule running from September into January.

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

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The historic Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, TN is home to The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, which takes place each year in late summer for the 11 days ending on the Saturday night before Labor Day.

Thursday Night Fishing Club

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The Thursday Night Fishing Club brings a ton of seasoned artists to perform at the Farm House Restaurant at Fontanel Mansion. Each event also offers delicious fish specials as well as free drawings for fishing rods, reels, baits, tackle, Fontanel Mansion Tour passes and more.

Tomato Art Fest

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East Nashville's Annual Tomato Art Fest is normally held the 2nd week of August. This annual event offers a really unique day of festivities and entirely way to much tomato related fun.

Vespers & All That Jazz

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Vespers & All that Jazz offers community worship services for all ages every Sunday evening in Scarritt-Bennett Center’s Wightman Chapel. Inspired by jazz as a process of making music and using the music as a way to experience the interruptive spirit of God, Vespers & All That Jazz encourages compassion, peace, justice and wonder. The services are informal and last approximately 45 minutes.

Walden’s Puddle Festival & Benefit Concert

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Walden’s Puddle “Puddle-Palooza” benefit concert and festival raises funds for Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center.  This all day event is normally held the 3rd week of August and children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) usually get in for free.

Watkins Visiting Artists Series

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The Watkins Visiting Artists Series is an annual year-long program which welcomes nationally and internationally recognized fine artists, designers, filmmakers, educators and critics to the campus and the community. The series explores the artisits and their work through by hosting lectures and art exhibits.

Weddings the Bridal Show

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Weddings the Bridal Show is your opportunity to plan your wedding in one day! Meet the area’s finest wedding professionals face-to-face and find the ones who share your vision for your special day! Many vendors will offer samples, coupons, and budget-saving discounts.

World's Longest Yard Sale

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Labeled as the World's Longest Yard Sale,this yard sale runs down Highway 27 Corridor into Three States- Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee. The length of this sale is said to be close to 500 miles long-WOW.


If I've overlooked your favorite Annual August Event in Nashville or if you need me to update, add to, or change one of our current listings, please contact me anytime - Thanks Jan

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