Nashville Annual Events: July

For nearly 20 years Nashville has celebrated Independence Day along the banks of the Cumberland River.The Nashville Fourth of July celebration at Riverfront Park is an annual Nashville Tradition.

While Downtown Nashville has a great fireworks display there are tons more annual July 4th Celebrations and happenings in and around the Middle Tennessee Area.

Scarritt-Bennett Center is host to the Celebration of Cultures, normally held the 2nd Saturday of July. This event is an entertaining and educational international family festival, which showcases the growing cultural diversity of Middle Tennessee. The event includes music, dancing, arts and crafts, an international market, food, storytellers, and much more for the entire family.

Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival, beginning the Thursday after July 4th, was established to honor the memory of Uncle Dave Macon, who lived near Murfreesboro and is considered one of the first Grand Ole Opry superstars.There are numerous highly charged acoustic, instrumental, and dance competitions.

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!"

Founded in 1950's by one of Chet's fans, Jim Ferron, the CAAS has grown into one of the largest guitar-related fan clubs in the world. Since 1985, their 4 day convention is held each year in Nashville, Tennessee, the second week of July.

Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree is held on the first weekend nearest to the 4th of July.The Jamboree has been featured in several nationally renowned magazines as among the top rated Bluegrass, Folk and Appalachian Music Competitions in the Nation. This event located in DeKalb County and brings in over 100,000 visitors.

Beachaven Winery has Jazz on the Lawn concerts that are held on most Saturday Nights from April- October, offer free admission with free parking too. Of course you're encouraged to buy a bottle of Beachaven wine to enjoy with the music.

Nashville Tennessee Summer “Concerts On the Lawn” at Belle Meade Plantation: from May to September TJBS sponsors Sunday evening concerts of the finest local jazz and blues in an historic and wooded setting. It's casual - families, dates, and groups bring kids, blankets, and food.

Some of Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass musicians perform under the light of a full moon - really! True to the Bluegrass form they will also have numerous jam sessions taking place at any given time in addition to performances on the main stage. Full Moon Pickin' Parties normally runs annually from May through October.

Sumner Crest Winery Summer Festival is held on the third Saturday of the month from May to November, and is a great way to spend a relaxing evening. Pack a picnic and your favorite blanket or lawn chair, buy a bottle of Sumner Crest wine for the evening and a couple to take home for the upcoming week, sit back and enjoy the music.

One of Nashville’s favorite summertime activities is visiting the annual Opry Plaza Parties. The Opry Parties are free and open to the public and run every Saturday night throughout the summer beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Plaza concert stage is located in the area in front of the Opry House, the Acuff Theatre, and the Opry Museum.