Holiday Events and Happenings in Nashville for the 2006 Christmas Season

Nashville 2006 Events happening from December 15th to December 31st

From Thanksgiving until New Year's Eve, Nashville offers tons of festive opportunities during the Holiday Season. There is an unlimited supply of Holiday and Christmas Events and Happenings for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. Come look, see and explore a list of Holiday fun that we've gathered up that's sure to please, from Art to Music it's a whole month of holiday fun for the entire family.

December 15th
Christmas with Aaron Neville
Join Aaron as he performs at the newly opened Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

December 16th
Annual Battle of Nashville Tour
An all day tour of the Battle of Nashville is scheduled and being led by Thomas Cartwright, director of the Carter House in Franklin, and David Currey, director at Travellers Rest. The tour will begin at Travellers Rest at 9 a.m. You must Pre-register in advance.

December 17th
Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis Special Christmas Show
It just isn't Christmas in Nashville without a touch of country music so make sure to get a good dose tonight at the Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis Special Christmas Show hosted at the 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill.

December 18th
Christmas for Kids
Drive on out to the Wal-Mart in Hendersonville and you can tour over 50 country s stars tour buses for only $2 per and it's all for a good cause. Tours begin at 5:00 p.m. and runs until 9:00 p.m.

December 19th
The Nutcracker
Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker has become a true holiday tradition,. Performed live by The Nashville Symphony, Nashville Ballet and a 200-member youth cast bring to life the tale of Clara and her magical Nutcracker. Show opens on December 15th and goes though the 23rd, but make sure to order your tickets early for this favorite.

December 20th
Uncle Scrooge's Christmas Banquet
Cruise down the Cumberland River with Uncle Scrooge on a festive evening cruise and enjoy a four-course feast and a musical filled with holiday songs.

December 21st
Festival of Lights at the Wilson County Fair Grounds
For 5.00 a carload, you can drive through a winter wonderland of lights and Christmas scenery. Open each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December.

December 22nd
Zanies
If you need a good dose of laughter right about now, then take a break and check out the Zanies during the holiday season.

December 23rd
Winter Market
Every Saturday until Christmas you can visit the Winter Market at the Nashville Farmers Market it's offering cool-weather farm products and hand-made local crafts, locally made honey, meat, eggs, breads, and tons more.

December 24th
Opryland Country Christmas
A Nashville Christmas just isn't complete without a stroll through the Opryland Hotel . It's wondrous Holiday displays are on exhibit from November 17th through January 2nd. "A Country Christmas" includes the viewing their spectacular holiday lights, strolling through the Outdoor Nativity Display, attending the Yule Log Ceremony, Pam Tillis Christmas Dinner Party, Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, ICE! or taking a General Jackson Holiday Cruise to browsing thru the Treasures for the Holidays Craft Show. It's an entire month of non-stop holiday fun!

December 25th - Christmas Day
From Abraham to Jesus
If you haven't seen this incredible display, hurry because you've only got one week left. "From Abraham to Jesus" is the largest touring exhibit of Holy Land antiquities to ever hit U.S. soil. The 30,000 square-foot exhibit, which took three years to create, combines the awe of more than 340 priceless artifacts will transport participants through 2,500 years of Biblical history, on display at the Nashville Convention Center from December 6th through the 31st. Call ahead for times and remember it will be closed on Christmas Day.

December 26th
Season of Celebration
Cheekwood Mansion showcases the sights and sounds of the season as their many gardens and Museum of Art become a holiday fantasy with their lavishly decorated grounds, trees, and rooms. Exhibit Opens on November 24th through December 31st.

December 27th
Donate Blood
Take time out of your busy schedule to donate blood to the American Red Cross in your Area. Supplies of blood run especially low during the holiday season.

December 28th
MusicFest & Battle of the Bands
MusicFest is the ultimate party atmosphere downtown the night before the Music City Bowl game. Thousands of fans will converge on world-famous 2nd Avenue for the outdoor party featuring SEC & ACC pep bands and cheerleaders. Battle of the Bands kicks off at 6 p.m. and MusicFest lasts throughout the night. Admission is Free! Open to the general public.

December 29th
Music City Bowl
The Music City Bowl is the place to be today for all sports enthusiast. Game kicks off at noon at LP field, but be there early for the tailgating parties.

December 30th
Raul Malo
Join Raul Malo at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill for a great evening of music.

December 31st - New Year's Eve
Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots at LP field (at noon)
Garrison Keillor at the Ryman Auditorium
New Year's Eve Party with Deep South, Steve Holly, the Devonshires at the Wildhorse Saloon
Brooks & Dunn New Year's Eve Blast at the GEC
New Year's Eve with Raul Malo at 3rd & Lindsley
New Year's Eve at the Nashville Palace with Chris Young and John Stone
NYE Cruise on the General Jackson

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!