Take a tour through our listing of the Best & Most Well-liked Annual Events that take place in and around Nashville every year in the month of August.
Mid-TN Back to School Guide
Already it's back to school time in Middle Tennessee. The summer went by so fast and now it's time to get ready for the 1st day of school and we've gathered up all the info you need to know from finding your local school district to shopping tips, sale, and events to help you get back to school with ease.
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
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 Walking Horse National Celebration
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.
World's Longest Yard Sale
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.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival
For over 20 years, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival has been one of Nashville’s best-loved traditions and entertains local with their annual Shakespeare in the Park productions.
Art After Hours
Art After Hours, Nashville's first monthly, citywide art crawl offers a chance for art lovers to enjoy art after work (from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) at some of Nashville's best art galleries. This fun fun event takes place on the first Thursday of each month, and "It's Free!"
Bell Witch Bluegrass Festival
Bell Witch Bluegrass Festival is always held at the old Bell School in Adams Tennessee on the 2nd weekend of August.
St. Lawrence Annual Barbecue Picnic
This annual feast has been going on for years and is normally held the 1st week of August. It offers day day of family fun as well as plenty of great BBQ, with over 5000 pounds cooked up every year.
Mayor's First Day Festival
Created in 2000 by then Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell, this an annual event is held in mid-august in downtown Nashville at the Sommet Entertainment Center and features free activities, goodies, and entertainment for students and their parents.
Miss Martha's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Crankin
Miss Martha's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Crankin is normally held annually on the first Sunday of August at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville. Everyone is invited to come out and sample some of the best homemade ice cream around.
- Nashville's Annual Events Guide - Some of the Best & Most Well-liked Annual Events that take place in and around Nashville every year.
- Now Playing Nashville - Visit Middle Tennessee's one-stop source for information about current events.
- Downtown Nashville - Find out what's going on and happening in the Downtown District this week.
If I've overlooked a local Nashville favorite annual event or if you need me to update, add to, or change it, please feel free to contact me anytime - Jan
