Listeners, Nashville is absolutely buzzing this week as we head into Labor Day weekend. Your Thursday night kicks off at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens with Thursday Night Out from 5:30 to 9 PM. Enjoy craft cocktails, local bites from some of the city’s top food trucks, and a vibrant evening of art and live music, all amid the stunning blooms and sculptures of Cheekwood. This event wraps up tonight for the summer, so don’t miss this family-friendly Nashville tradition, as highlighted by Cheekwood’s official site.
If you’re a fan of bluegrass, swing by 3rd and Lindsley this afternoon for Bluegrass on 3rd, featuring Brenna MacMillan, Kyle Tuttle, and Lindsay Lou performing live at 12:30 PM.
Starting Friday and running through the weekend, Centennial Park transforms for Musicians Corner, a free outdoor music festival. Grab your blanket, spread out on the lawn, and catch local artists, food trucks, and a lively Kidsville area for families. According to Nashville Guru, this fest runs all weekend long and is a perfect Nashville experience for locals and visitors alike.
For those looking to beat the heat and revel in poolside fun, W Nashville’s WET Deck is hosting a Tulum-inspired Labor Day Weekend Pool Party, Friday through Sunday. Expect southern BBQ, cool cocktails, and a DJ setting the perfect soundtrack. Admission for the pool party is $50, and, as Nashville Guru notes, it’s one of the most anticipated holiday bashes of the summer.
Motorsports fans, get your adrenaline fix at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday and Sunday. This family-friendly race showcases INDYCAR and INDY NXT drivers, a Fan Zone, and incredible local cuisine. There are single-day and weekend packages available, and the event marks the season finale for IndyCar, making it a can’t-miss for racing enthusiasts, as described by the official Superspeedway site.
For sports lovers, the Nashville Sounds face off against the Charlotte Knights at First Horizon Park each evening through Sunday. There’s also some soccer action as Nashville SC plays Atlanta United FC on Saturday evening at GEODIS Park. Tickets for both events can be found via the teams’ official websites.
Sunday night, don your brightest whites and head to PROOF at W Nashville for the annual Labor Day White Party. Take in unbeatable rooftop views, sip on craft cocktails, and groove to DJ sets while soaking in the city skyline.
And don’t forget the arts. You still have time to catch Dolly: A True Original Musical at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts through Sunday, plus top-notch art exhibitions, including Alan LeQuire’s Monumental Figures at The Parthenon and Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories at the Frist Art Museum, both ongoing.
However you enjoy Nashville, from pool parties to music festivals or a night at the ballpark, there’s truly something for everyone this week. Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Make sure to subscribe and stay in the loop for the best events in Nashville. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.