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Nashville Annual Events: January

Nashville Events Happening in the Month of January

From Jan Duke, for About.com

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 January.

Sound and Speed

Speed & Sound Copyright Photography by Nora
Sound and Speed (Photos) descends on the Music City to raise funds for the Victory Junction Gang Camp and The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum charities.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Nashville

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Nashville offers almost two weeks of celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day related events that range from a Celebration March to a night out at the Symphony.

Nashville Boat & Sports Show

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Nashville Boat & Sport Show is normally held at the Nashville Convention Center in mid-January of every year.

Country Showdown

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The Country Showdown, one of the nation's largest and oldest talent search, is held normally in January Some of the past participants, including local and national winners have included country stars like Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Keith Anderson, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, and Brad Paisley.

Art After Hours

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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!"

Nashville Auto Fest

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For nearly 20 years, the Nashville Auto Fest has offered car lovers a swap meet, car show, car corral and even a Sunday church service.

Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans

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Every year the Hermitage commemorates the Battle of New Orleans, a battle in which former President Andrew Jackson defeated a British invasion even though he and his volunteer militiamen were greatly outnumbered.
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All About Women

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All About Women is not just any annual event. This annual events offers over 100 different free services and activities covering your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. All About Women is one day, one place, just for you. All About Women makes it easy for you to focus on the things you've been meaning to: stress, kids, job, home, finances, and most of all, your health and happiness.

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

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