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 May.
Mother's Day in Nashville
Nashville offers plenty of great things to ensure that one can give mom that perfect Mother's Day. From the normal favorites like flowers and candy to exploring some of Nashville's most unique and fun ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Nashville.
Celebrating Memorial Day in Nashville
Come celebrate a Nashville Memorial Day in a big way and see what our top picks are on how to celebrate this Memorial Day in Middle Tennessee. Have fun and celebrate with our family & friends as we honor the memories of those who dedicated their lives to our country.
Nashville Screenwriters Conference
This annual event (open-to-the-public) brings Hollywood’s top writers to Nashville, providing aspiring screenwriters and individuals interested in film and TV the chance to network, learn and explore professional opportunities within these industries.
Renaissance Festival
Experience period entertainment and music every weekend in May at The Renaissance Festival, located in Triune. The activities are offered including; visiting Castle Gywnn, meeting costumed characters and watching mounted armored knights jousting.
Old Timer's Day
This annual event, held in Dickson, has been going on for over 50 years and offers a ton of good ole family fun that includes a fireworks display, parade, live entertainment, demolition derby and even a Liar's Contest.
West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
More than 100,000 persons attend this annual event annual week-long festival held in Humboldt Tennessee. Make sure to stop by the West Tennessee Historical Strawberry Festival Museum, located on Main Street, which includes Strawberry memorabilia of past festivals dating back to 1934.
Dayton Tennessee Strawberry Festival
This Strawberry Festival highlights include tasting the longest Strawberry Shortcake, pie and baking contest, derby car races, music, carnivals and food vendors.
Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
One of the largest, long-standing Strawberry festivals in the state, this event offers parades, contests, concerts, fun-for-everyone activities and good things to eat. Located about 30 minutes North of Nashville in Portland.
U.S. 11 Antique Alley
A 502-Mile "Happening" Slated for U.S. 11 (formerly a 250-Mile Event)"U.S. 11 Antique Alley," The third weekend in May, a 502-mile festive roadside sale will be held on U.S. Highway 11 from Meridian, Mississippi through Birmingham, Alabama, and towns in Dade County, Georgia, then Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee, and on to Bristol, Virginia.
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!"
- Nashville's Annual Events Guide - Some of the Best & Most Well-liked Annual Events that take place in and around Nashville every year.
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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
