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August Events in Nashville

Listing of August 2013 Events in Nashville

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The Bakersfield Sound

Ongoing Event
The Bakersfield Sound, opening on March 24, 2012 and running through December 31, 2013, will focus on the Bakersfield music businesses that evolved in the 1960s, particularly Buck Owens Enterprises, the music empire owned and operated by Owens. It will also explore the enduring impact of the Bakersfield Sound on subsequent generations of musicians, singers and songwriters, from country-rock pioneers the Flying Burrito Brothers to Dwight Yoakam, and many others.

Tennessee State Parks Events

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Various Park Venues
Celebrate Tennessee's State Parks! Discover miles of scenic waterways and acres of pristine land. Activities range from hikes, outdoor events, and family-friendly fun to weekend getaways and more.

August Events & Exhibits at the Frist

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts, located at 919 Broadway in downtown Nashville, is an art exhibition center dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, regional, U.S., and international sources in a program of changing exhibitions. See what's Happening at the Frist this month.

August Events at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, is home to Nashville Symphony. The Symphony performs more than 100 classical, pop, and special concert events each year and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center also hosts numerous other special events year-round.

August Events at The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel

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The Woods at Fontanel is a 4,500 capacity, outdoor music venue situated just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville. Featuring state-of-the-art sound along with a cozy wooded setting, the natural amphitheater space of the Whites Creek valley is the must-see and must-hear venue in the South.

August Events at the Bridgestone Arena

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As Nashville's largest venue and home to the Nashville Predators hockey team, the Bridgestone Arena offers plenty of sports action as well as the biggest concerts to be found in Middle Tennessee.

August Events at the Historic Ryman Auditorium

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The Historic Ryman Auditorium continues to offer locals and visitors alike, some of the best year-round sound, music, and entertainment to be found in the South. This historic venue has incredible acoustics and has been entertaining visitors for over 100 years...so far!

August Events at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium

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The Nashville Municipal Auditorium is a state owned 10,000 seat capacity venue and holds plenty of events and concerts. It sits in downtown Nashville on 4th Avenue and you can't miss it as it's the only building on 4th Avenue that looks like a flying saucer- really!

August Events at the Belcourt Theatre

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Housed in Nashville's last historic neighborhood theatre, the Belcourt Theatre provides opportunities for people of all ages to discover, explore and learn through the power of film, music and theatre.

August Events & Performances at the Bluebird Cafe

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If you know anything about songwriting or Songwriter's Clubs in Nashville then you know this is the place to go and where the who's who of songwriting are. It's tiny, always packed, and if you actually have the nerve to talk while someone's playing you'll get probably get a few dirty looks...It's really all about the music at the Bluebird!

August Events & Performances at the Grand Ole Opry

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Find out who's performing this week at the Grand Ole Opry, one of the best and long lived country music radio shows in the nation.

August Events & Performances at the Hard Rock Cafe

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Situated in Downtown Nashville, right at the corner of Lower Broad & 2nd Avenue, the Nashville Hard Rock Cafe offers plenty great views of The District from their upstairs Reverb Room as well as live music nearly every day of the week.

Submit Your Event

If you would like to have your event considered for inclusion in our Nashville Event Calendar, you can Submit Your Event and/or Press Release, along with a few event details, to me anytime prior to the 15th of the previous month.
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No problem, it's not too late! You can still list your event today in our Community Center.
- Thanks Jan

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