What's New in Nashville This Fall?

Nashville, TN, will be attracting visitors from across the globe during this fall season. Musical events, arts and culture festivals, family centric activities and professional sports teams starting their seasons are all available for enjoyment this season. Here's a snapshot of what's going on:

The Tennessee Titans will play their first regular season home game on September 17 at Nissan Stadium against the Los Angeles Chargers, the first of eight games in Nashville. Visitors can purchase a “Tennessee Titans” package that includes admission to the game of their choice and a minimum of one-night’s stay at a participating hotel. On the ice, the Nashville Predators will open their season on October 12 at Bridgestone Arena against the Seattle Kraken. Those traveling to Nashville from October through November will have an opportunity to see the Predators in action a total of 13 times. As well, Oracle Red Bull Racing RB7 Formula 1 car will make its Nashville debut as eight-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo will put on a showrun through Lower Broadway on October 12. This event is free to the public and will take place on a temporary track from 12–2 p.m.

Nashville’s first-ever public arts festival, Artville, is coming to the Wedgewood Houston and Chestnut Hill neighborhoods from September 29 through October 1. The free three-day event will spotlight 20 large public art installations and murals as well as several art programs throughout the weekend and entertainment, artisanal food, beverages, and children’s art programming.

Musicians Corner is presenting a free outdoor concert series, showcasing local artists each Thursday and Friday evening at Centennial Park throughout September. The family-friendly event will include a variety of food trucks and activities to complement the music. The 23rd annual AmericanaFest will take place in Nashville September 19–24, gathering thousands of artists, fans and professionals from all over the world across 48 venues.

The Nashville Film Festival will run from September 28 through October 8. Attendees can enjoy a range of works from documentaries and narrative features to animated and experimental shorts. Panels and workshops are also offered for those looking to enrich their knowledge beyond the screen.

First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds, will be hosting this year’s Brew Festival on September 29. More than 150 craft beers from 50 breweries will be on site, along with a variety of food trucks. As October rolls around in Nashville, so does the annual Oktoberfest, as Nashville’s Germantown area once again is transformed into a celebration of German tradition that is fun for the whole family. There will be live music, food, beer, and polka dancing.

The sixth annual Light the Nations will take place on October 21 in West Nashville. The event will highlight the up-and-coming area featuring local businesses, art, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.

Families can stroll through the Nashville Zoo for “Boo at the Zoo” and discover more than 350 specials while enjoying fall-themed scenes, activities and trick-or-treating for their children from October 13–29. Visitors can head over to Lucky Ladd Farms to search for pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colors in the pumpkin patch. They can spend the day exploring acres of wholesome family entertainment, explore the corn maze, pick pumpkins, and dig into caramel apples.

For families looking to stay indoors, Nashville Children’s Theatre provides a season of plays for children and families by professional actors and offers year-round drama workshops for youth.

For more information, visit www.visitmusiccity.com.

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