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Tennessee Volunteers Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball in Nashville

Tennessee Volunteers Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball is a heated in-state rivalry showdown on the court. Head to Food City Center in Knoxville for a night of hard-hitting rallies, orange-and-white pride and the buzz of a live college crowd. Food City Center is a lively arena that makes every kill and block feel bigger. Bring your Vol spirit, cheer loud and soak up the energy of one of the best matchups on the schedule.

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Neko Case & Friends in Nashville

Neko Case & Friends brings the singer-songwriter known for her big, bold, genre-hopping voice to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Case has long been celebrated for blending alt-country, rock and folk with a voice that can be both haunting and powerful. The Ryman is one of the most storied venues in music, with its famous wooden pews and warm, intimate acoustics, so it's a fitting home for a night of songs.

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MICO Running From A Feeling Tour in Nashville

MICO Running From A Feeling Tour brings the indie pop and alt-R&B artist to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville in Nashville for a night of catchy hooks, dreamy vocals and feel-good energy. Brooklyn Bowl is a lively music venue with a bowling alley and a big stage, so the crowd is always ready to move. Stand up close, sing along to the favorites and soak up the good vibes. This one is a great pick for music lovers who want an easygoing night out with a bit of everything.

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Harvest NIGHTS in Nashville

Harvest NIGHTS at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville is a festive Thursday evening series that brings the Cheekwood Harvest out after dark. Think glowing displays lighting up the grounds, a cozy autumn mood and a fresh way to see this beautiful botanical estate once the sun goes down. It's a lovely evening outing for date nights, friend hangouts or a family looking for something magical before Halloween. Stroll the gardens, soak up the glow and enjoy the crisp October air.

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Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Fayetteville Marksmen in Knoxville

Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Fayetteville Marksmen is a hockey game at Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. Grab a seat in the arena, cheer on the home team and soak up the energy of a live sports night. Hockey games are fast, loud and full of big moments, and the Coliseum gives fans a close-up view of the action. Bring your friends and your team spirit. Just note that the venue has bag rules: clear bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", small clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.

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SUGAR Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour in Nashville

SUGAR brings the Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for a night of big, upbeat rock energy. The 2026 tour is a chance to catch the band live in a room built for dancing, singing along and letting loose. Brooklyn Bowl is a lively music venue with a bowling alley, so the crowd comes ready to have fun. Expect a standing-room general admission vibe with the stage close enough to feel every beat.

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USA Women v Italy I USA Men v Australia XV in Nashville

USA Women v Italy I USA Men v Australia XV is a rugby doubleheader that brings two matches to GEODIS Park in Nashville. Rugby fans can catch the USA Women's Eagles taking on Italy, followed by the USA Men's Eagles facing Australia XV on the same day. GEODIS Park is a modern soccer stadium in downtown Nashville, so it's a great setting for a big day of competition. Grab your crew, cheer on the Eagles and enjoy a full afternoon and evening of rugby action in the heart of Music City.

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Broadway Rave: Halloween Edition - Ages 18+ in Nashville

Broadway Rave: Halloween Edition - Ages 18+ is a spooky-season dance party built around show tunes, held at Row One Stage at Cannery Hall in Nashville. Expect a high-energy night of Broadway favorites turned into club-ready remixes, the kind of set that gets the whole room singing and moving. Cannery Hall is a lively live-music venue, so the stage feels close and the crowd feels like one big party.

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Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again in Nashville

Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again brings the pop-rock trio to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for a big, high-energy arena night. Nashville's biggest indoor venue is a great fit for a show like this, with a huge crowd, bright lights and the kind of sing-along energy that makes a concert feel like a party. Jonas Brothers are known for catchy hooks, feel-good anthems and a live show that keeps the crowd moving.

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Tennessee Volunteers Mens Basketball vs. Radford University Highlanders in Nashville

Tennessee Volunteers Men's Basketball vs. Radford University Highlanders takes over Food City Center in Knoxville for an evening of college hoops. Food City Center is the home court of the Tennessee Volunteers, and game nights there bring a loud, orange-clad crowd that makes every possession feel big. It's a classic SEC basketball atmosphere, with the Vols cheering on their team from the stands. Grab a seat, cheer loud and soak up the energy of a true Tennessee game night.

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Carpenters Legacy in Nashville

Carpenters Legacy is a tribute concert celebrating the music of the iconic 1970s brother-sister duo, the Carpenters. Direct from Las Vegas, the show recreates the feel of their live performances with Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter. Catch soft-rock favorites like "Yesterday Once More" and "Superstar" at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, a historic venue with an intimate, classic feel.

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Tennessee Lady Volunteers Women's Basketball vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Womens Basketball in Nashville

Tennessee Lady Volunteers Women's Basketball takes on the Florida A&M Rattlers at Food City Center in Knoxville, bringing the Lady Vols' home court energy to an evening tip-off. Food City Center is the Tennessee Volunteers' home arena, a lively indoor venue where the crowd gets loud and orange fills the seats. It's a classic college hoops night, with the buzz of game day, the squeak of sneakers and the Power T spirit all around you.

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Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour in Nashville

Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour rocks Brooklyn Bowl Nashville in Nashville for a night of big, anthemic alternative rock from the band behind hits like "Santa Monica." Brooklyn Bowl is a lively music venue with a bowling alley, so expect a fun, high-energy crowd and plenty of room to move. Catch the band up close on the floor, sing along to the classics and soak up a night of good old-fashioned rock and roll. Come ready to rock and bring your best singalong voice.

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Glaive - God Save the Three Tour in Nashville

Glaive - God Save the Three Tour brings the hyperpop-tinged, genre-hopping sound of Glaive to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for a high-energy night of alternative pop and hard-hitting beats. Brooklyn Bowl is a fun music venue with a lively, come-as-you-are vibe, so you can expect a crowd that's ready to sing along and jump around. It's open to all ages, so bring your friends, grab a spot on the floor and let the music take over.

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Parachute - The Way It Was: 15 Year Anniversary in Nashville

Parachute - The Way It Was: 15 Year Anniversary brings the band's celebration of 15 years to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville in Nashville. Parachute is known for its polished, heartfelt pop-rock sound, and this anniversary show is a chance to revisit the songs that built their fan base. Brooklyn Bowl is a lively music venue with a bowling alley and plenty of energy, so the night feels like a party as much as a concert. Standing room only means you can move closer to the stage.

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Cheekwood Harvest in Nashville

Cheekwood Harvest is a six-week fall celebration that turns the historic 55-acre botanical garden at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville into a seasonal wonderland. Wander the grounds, soak up the autumn colors and enjoy the kind of relaxed, scenic day that feels like a trip out of town without leaving the city. It's family-friendly and all ages, so bring the kids, grab the grandparents and take your time exploring. Come hungry for beauty, bring your camera and make it a fall tradition.

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Studio Tenn Presents: The Addams Family in Nashville

Studio Tenn Presents: The Addams Family brings the spooky, snap-happy musical comedy to Turner Theater in Franklin, just outside Nashville. Based on the classic cartoons and the famous family of Charles Addams, the show is a gleefully macabre romp full of big musical numbers, witty one-liners and a whole lot of heart. Turner Theater is a cozy community performing arts venue, so you'll feel close to the stage.

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Journey - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With) in Nashville

Journey - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With) rocks Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, bringing the legendary arena rock band behind hits like "Don't Stop Believin'" to the stage. Journey's big, soaring anthems and powerhouse vocals have made them one of rock's most beloved bands, and Bridgestone Arena gives the night a huge, electric feel. Grab your friends, sing along to every classic you know and enjoy a full evening of rock history.

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Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 in Nashville

Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 brings the legendary Opry stage to the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville for a special run of shows. The Opry has been a home for country music for nearly a century, and its wooden stage has hosted some of the biggest names in the genre. The Opry House is a grand, cozy-feeling venue where every seat feels close to the music. Bring your favorite boots, sing along with the crowd and soak up the warm, storied atmosphere of Music City.

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Sons of Legion - Soul to SØL Tour in Nashville

Sons of Legion - Soul to SØL Tour brings the band to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for a concert night in one of the most storied music halls in the country. The Ryman is a classic wooden-pewed room with gorgeous acoustics, so every note feels close and clear. It's the kind of venue that makes a live show feel special, and it's a perfect stop for fans who love hearing music the way it was meant to be heard.

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Tennessee Volunteers Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball in Nashville

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The Red Clay Strays in Nashville

The Red Clay Strays bring their raw, soulful blend of Southern rock, blues and country to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The band is known for gritty vocals, big hooks and an energetic live show that feels right at home in Music City. Bridgestone Arena is a large downtown arena, so you can expect a big-room concert feel with plenty of energy. Grab your crew, sing along to the favorites and enjoy a night of Nashville-style rock and roll.

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37th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Nashville

The 37th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards is a big night for bluegrass fans, recognizing outstanding achievement and pioneering work in the genre. Expect award presentations, Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductions and performances from some of the best names in bluegrass. It all happens at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, a classic venue with plenty of room for a special evening.

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The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour in Nashville

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour rocks The Truth in Nashville, bringing the alternative rock legends and their big, shimmering guitar sound to a live stage. The Smashing Pumpkins are known for anthemic, emotional songs that blend hard-edged riffs with dreamy textures, and their shows are a treat for longtime fans and newcomers alike. The Truth is a cozy Nashville music venue, so you'll feel close to the band while still getting plenty of energy.

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Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg in Nashville

Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg bring their heavy death metal sound to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for a loud, crushing night of live music. Dying Fetus is known for brutal, technical death metal, and Sanguisugabogg adds its own punishing style to the bill. Brooklyn Bowl is a lively music venue with a bowling alley and a big stage, so the energy is high from the first note. It's all ages, so the whole crew can come along.

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Disney On Ice Presents Spotlight Magic! in Nashville

Disney On Ice Presents Spotlight Magic! brings Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy to Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville for a star-studded gala on ice. Expect Hollywood-style glamour as stories from Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. unfold in skating scenes, with Stitch introducing Angel's shimmering on-ice debut. It's an all-ages, family-friendly outing that's perfect for Disney fans of every size.

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Cheekwood Harvest in Nashville

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Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives in Nashville

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives bring their classic country and honky-tonk sound to Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy. Stuart is a legendary country picker and storyteller, and his band brings that old-school Nashville swagger to the stage. The casino venue makes for a relaxed, easygoing night of toe-tapping tunes. It's an all-ages show, so bring the whole crew, grandparents and kids included.

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Elmo's Got the Moves Live in Nashville

Elmo's Got the Moves is the all-new Sesame Street Live show, bringing Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville. Expect singing, dancing and favorite songs like "Sunny Days," "Elmo's Got the Moves" and "Letter of the Day." It's a bright, playful night out where families can laugh, learn and play together. The show is family-friendly and great for little ones who love Elmo. Bring the kids, sing along and dance in your seats!

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St. Bernard Academy's Touch-a-Truck in Nashville

St. Bernard Academy's Touch-a-Truck is a hands-on morning event where families get up close with big emergency and service vehicles. It's the school's second annual version of the event, held at St. Bernard Academy in Nashville. Kids can climb in, check out the gear and see how the trucks work, all while the whole family takes in the fun. It's a great outing for little ones who love anything with wheels and for parents who want something fun to do on a Saturday morning.

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Death Becomes Her (Touring) in Nashville

Death Becomes Her (Touring) is a touring stage production that brings the story of this dark, deliciously campy musical to Nashville. It's held at TN Performing Arts Center Andrew Jackson Hall, a grand theater in downtown Nashville. Expect big stage spectacle, sharp comedy and a ghoulishly good time. Grab your favorite frenemy, dress up in your most glamorous look and enjoy a night at the theater.

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Nashville Ballet Presents Dia de los Muertos in Nashville

Nashville Ballet Presents Dia de los Muertos is a ballet performance that brings the vibrant spirit of the Day of the Dead to the stage in Nashville. The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet is a dedicated home for dance, so you can expect an up-close, intimate setting where every movement and costume detail is easy to appreciate. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of remembrance, color and family, and it makes a meaningful, beautiful night out.

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Día de los Muertos in Nashville

Día de los Muertos is a vivid ballet from Nashville Ballet that blends dance, soul-stirring music and Mexican tradition into a celebration of family and shared humanity. It's staged at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet in Nashville, a home base for the company's performances. The show pulls inspiration from the paintings of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and its choreography by Maria A. Konrad is full of sheer joy.

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Broadway at the Tennessee: Death Becomes Her in Nashville

Broadway at the Tennessee: Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film, bringing its wicked, over-the-top fun to the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville. Vanity, rivalry and a mysterious secret potion send two frenemies to hilarious extremes. Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, the show is packed with sharp laughs and catchy tunes. The historic theatre is the perfect stage for a night out.

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Neko Case & Allison Russell in Nashville

Neko Case & Allison Russell bring their Americana-tinged voices to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for one night of heartfelt, roots-leaning music. Case is known for her rich, rangy vocals and literate songwriting, and Russell is a celebrated singer-songwriter with a soulful, Americana sound. The Ryman is one of the most revered stages in modern music, a historic hall built in 1892 that has hosted generations of artists, so the room itself adds to the night.

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Halloween Pooch Party in Nashville

Halloween Pooch Party is a spooky-season celebration built around your four-legged best friend, held at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville. Dress up your pup for the costume contests, browse dog-friendly vendors and treat your furry friend to some special goodies. Cheekwood's gorgeous grounds make a lovely backdrop for a fall morning out with your dog. Bring your pup in their best costume, meet other pet parents and enjoy a day that's all about the dogs.

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JoJo in Nashville

JoJo brings her smooth, soulful R&B to Marathon Music Works in Nashville for a night of heartfelt vocals and sing-along favorites. Known for her polished pop-leaning R&B sound and emotional, hook-heavy songwriting, she's one of the genre's most recognizable voices. Marathon Music Works is an intimate Nashville venue with a relaxed, music-first feel, so you'll be close enough to catch every note. Anyone who loves a great live R&B show will have a blast.

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Waste Less Harvest Fest in Nashville

Waste Less Harvest Fest is a free, family-friendly fall celebration at Turnip Truck Natural Market in Nashville. Local nonprofits, artists and neighbors come together to celebrate the season, good food and sustainability. Turnip Truck is a well-loved natural market, so it's a great setting for a laid-back, community-minded morning. It's free, it's family-friendly and it's a fun way to meet local groups doing good work.

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Hallowine at Hill Haven in Nashville

Hallowine at Hill Haven is a spooky-season party at Hill Haven Chapel in Portland, just outside Nashville. Bring your own bottle (it's BYOB) and settle in for a BBQ dinner, s'mores around the firepit, a costume contest and dancing. It's a cozy, festive way to kick off Halloween weekend with friends. Dress up, bring your favorite bottle and come hungry for a night that's all about good food, toasty fires and a little Halloween fun.

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DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing in Nashville

DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing brings the legendary turntablist and producer Josh Davis to Marathon Music Works in Nashville to mark three decades since Endtroducing. Known for his moody, sample-heavy, genre-hopping sound, DJ Shadow has been shaping the world of instrumental hip-hop and electronic music for more than 30 years. Marathon Music Works is an intimate music hall, so you'll feel every beat up close.

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Nashville Ballet w/ Nashville's Nutcracker in Nashville

Nashville's Nutcracker from Nashville Ballet brings the holiday classic to TN Performing Arts Center Andrew Jackson Hall in downtown Nashville. Expect a festive afternoon of dance, music and storytelling in a grand theater built for big productions. It's a beloved holiday tradition that gets everyone in the mood for the season. Grab your coat, bring the family and settle in for a cozy winter matinee in the heart of Music City.

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Beartooth: Pure Ecstasy World Tour in Nashville

Beartooth: Pure Ecstasy World Tour brings the Ohio hard rock and metalcore band to The Truth in Nashville for a loud, high-energy night of heavy riffs and big choruses. Beartooth is known for its crushing guitars, huge sing-along moments and fiery live shows, and The Truth is an intimate Nashville venue where the crowd feels close to the stage. Expect a packed room, plenty of shouting along and that rush of hearing heavy music at full volume.

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Vanderbilt Commodores Football vs. Tennessee Vols Football in Nashville

Vanderbilt Commodores Football vs. Tennessee Vols Football is a college football rivalry game held at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The Commodores and the Vols face off in one of the Southeast's most heated matchups, and the energy in the stands is what makes game day special. Expect loud fans, school spirit and plenty of rivalry trash talk. It's a great pick for football fans, students, alumni and anyone who loves a good sports atmosphere.

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Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball in Nashville

Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball tips off at Vanderbilt Memorial Gym in Nashville. Grab a seat in this college hoops game and cheer on the Commodores as they take on the Jaguars. Expect the buzz of a live crowd, the squeak of sneakers on the court and the classic energy of a home game. It's a great pick for hoops fans, students and anyone who loves a lively night out watching college basketball. Bring your school spirit and your loudest voice.

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Lindsey Stirling - The Snow Waltz Tour in Nashville

Lindsey Stirling - The Snow Waltz Tour brings the electronic violinist and dancer to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga for a holiday night full of sparkle. Stirling is known for her genre-blending mix of violin, electronic beats and dance, and her new album Snow Waltz shares classic holiday tunes and original songs. Expect immersive arrangements and melodies that feel like winter magic. The historic auditorium makes a cozy setting for a seasonal show.

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Nashville Predators vs. Utah Mammoth in Nashville

Nashville Predators vs. Utah Mammoth is an NHL hockey game at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, where the Predators take on the Mammoth on ice. Bridgestone is a big, lively arena, and a game night there brings the roar of the crowd, fast-paced hockey and that classic arena buzz. Fans can also check out the Flight Deck All-Inclusive Zone, which includes an upscale buffet and select beer and wine.

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Blue October in Nashville

Blue October in Nashville brings the Houston alternative rock band to The Truth, a live music venue in downtown Nashville. Known for emotional, anthemic songs that blend rock with moody, heartfelt lyrics, the band has built a devoted following over decades of touring. The Truth is a cozy, intimate room where you can feel every chorus up close. Bring your favorite songs, sing along and soak up the energy of a night with a band that fans love to see live.

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Blippi The Musical in Nashville

Blippi The Musical comes to The Fisher Center in Nashville for a live stage show built around the bright, bouncy world of the beloved YouTube star Blippi. Blippi is famous for his high-energy, educational videos that get little ones singing, learning and giggling, so expect a colorful night full of music and playful fun. The Fisher Center is a polished performing arts venue on the Belmont University campus, with comfortable seats and a theater feel that makes a family outing feel special.

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Professor Brian Cox - Emergence (12 and Over) in Nashville

Professor Brian Cox - Emergence is a live talk from the British physicist and TV presenter, known for making big ideas about space, time and the universe feel exciting. It's held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, a historic hall with famously great acoustics and a storied stage. Expect an evening of wonder, curiosity and mind-bending science delivered with real charm. Come if you love astronomy, big questions or just a night out that makes you look at the sky differently.

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Dusty Slay in Nashville

Dusty Slay brings his sharp, fast-talking stand-up to Zanies Comedy Showplace in Nashville, one of the city's go-to spots for laughs. Zanies is a cozy comedy club where the stage feels close and every punchline lands up front. Expect an evening built around live comedy, quick wit and the kind of room energy that only a good club crowd can create. It's a great pick for date night, a night out with friends or anyone who loves a stand-up show with a hometown comedy-club feel.