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August Events in Nashville

Listing of August 2013 Events in Nashville

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A Nashville Events Calender for the month of August that lists some of the current events and activities taking place in and around Nashville, Tennessee in August.

All Events are listed in the following order:
Annual Events-Holidays-Specials-Daily Events-Ongoing Events-Venues
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Calendar Last Updated - 5/10/2013

August Annual Event Guide

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Annual Events
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 August.

Middle Tennessee County Fairs

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Annual Events
Middle Tennessee County Fairs are annual events and most all normally kick off at the beginning of August and run through Mid-September every year.

Back to School Guide

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Holiday & Seasonal Event
It's time to get ready for that 1st day of school and we've gathered up all the info you need to know from finding your local school district to shopping tips, sales, and events to help you get back to school with ease.

Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday

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Special Deal
This annual holiday is held in August and normally starts on the first Friday in August. This is one sale you don't want to miss!

8/8 The Ukedelics

The Ukedelics are-it's probably safe to say-Nashville's best (and probably only) ukulele band! And forget what you think you know about the ukulele; Hawaiian songs will certainly be played BUT the Ukedelic's set includes uked up versions of a wide range of musical genres: jazz, blues, pop, rock and country. The Ukedelics are the performing extension of The Nashville Ukulele Society; a local club devoted to the tiny instrument where anyone and everyone can come and play along.

8/8 Kathy Griffin

She's outspoken, she's hilarious and she's coming to the Schermerhorn! Two-time Emmy winner and bestselling author Kathy Griffin is a multifaceted entertainer with rapid-fire wit. Her sharp, sassy take on Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders has been making audiences laugh for years. Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Concert presented without orchestra.

8/14 Victoria Justice

The 19-year old, originally from Hollywood, FL, stars in the hit Nickelodeon series, "Victorious," which recently won its first Kids' Choice Award in the category of "Favorite TV Show." Victoria can be seen in Paramount Pictures' "FUN SIZE" starring opposite Chelsea Handler, Johnny Knoxville, Thomas Mann and directed by Josh Schwartz. Victoria's past credits include Nickelodeon's "iCarly," and "Zoey 101," as well as guest appearances on "The Penguins of Madagascar," "Everwood" and "Gilmore Girls." Victoria has been nominated for a Teen Choice, Kids' Choice, NAACP Image, ALMA and Imagen Foundation Award.

8/17 Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars - The Moonshine Jungle Tour with special guest Fitz & The Tantrums Saturday, August 17, 2013 The announcement of "The Moonshine Jungle World Tour" comes just as "When I Was Your Man" - the latest single from Mars' just-released sophomore album, "UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX" - has exploded into the top 10 on Billboard's "Hot 100" where it joins the album's blockbuster first single, "Locked Out Of Heaven," which recently spent six consecutive weeks atop the "Hot 100" chart. The immediate success of "When I Was Your Man" - which additionally earned honors as the week's top "Streaming Gainer" and "Airplay Gainer" - marks the GRAMMY®-winner's 10th consecutive single to hit the top 10, continuing his already-established status as the male artist with the longest streak of top 10 hits as a performer since his debut.

8/18 OneRepublic

Presented by AEG Live, OneRepublic will be performing at the Woods at Fontanel on August 18th. Having ricocheted back-and-forth between near-success, disappointment, and fruition, this alternative/rock band has stayed true to their dreams.

8/24-8/25 Professional Bull Riders

Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series Saturday, August 24 at 8pm and Sunday, August 25 at 2pm The PBR: Built Ford Tough Series is coming back to Nashville! The excitement begins when the Top 35 riders in the world compete against the fiercest bucking bulls on the planet, providing two hours of thrills and spills guaranteed to keep you on the edge-of-your-seat and your heart pounding. Get ready to see the most jaw dropping, thrilling 8 second ride performances.
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