11 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Ryan Long at Zanies

Stand-up comedian Ryan Long performs two shows tonight at Nashville's beloved Zanies Comedy Club.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM · Zanies Comedy Club, Nashville

Melanie Fiona at City Winery

R&B powerhouse Melanie Fiona takes the intimate City Winery stage for a dinner-and-show experience in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette St.

Arts & Culture

Augie Garrido or Gonfalons for the Grand Old Game – Opening Reception

ZieherSmith opens this new exhibition tonight with a reception from 5–7pm, running through September 19th.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · ZieherSmith, 1207 King Hollands Ave., Nashville

Summer Spotlight: Sheryl Hibbs & Frank Baggett Opening Reception

Bennett Galleries celebrates two Tennessee oil painters with an opening reception featuring live music by Randy Perkins & The Significant Brothers and light refreshments.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Bennett Galleries Nashville, 2104 Crestmoor Road, Nashville

Festivals & Special Events

Wilson County Fair / Tennessee State Fair

The annual Wilson County Fair brings rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, and all the classic fair food through the weekend.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Nashville area

Cheekwood Harvest Returns this September

Cheekwood announces its beloved fall Harvest festival featuring 100,000 pumpkins, a Scarecrow Trail, Harvest NIGHTS, and six weeks of fall family fun beginning in September.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Nashville

Free Events

Neuhoff River Steps Concert

Free outdoor concert series on the Neuhoff River Steps, one of Nashville's coolest new public waterfront spaces.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Neuhoff River Steps, Nashville

Family-Friendly

Movie Night at the Speedway

Catch an outdoor movie screening at the Speedway for a fun, family-friendly Friday night under the stars.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Nashville Speedway

Sports

Nashville Roller Derby August Double Header

Nashville Roller Derby brings two bouts to The Fairgrounds Nashville for a high-energy double header you won't want to miss.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 5:00 PM · The Fairgrounds Nashville

Food & Drink

La Casita at Hidden Bar (Noelle Hotel)

A Mexican-inspired summer pop-up bar tucked inside Noelle's Hidden Bar, open through August 29th for craft cocktails and bites.

Friday, August 14, 2026 5:00 PM · Noelle Nashville, 200 4th Ave N, Nashville

Date Night

Kenny Lattimore at City Winery

R&B legend Kenny Lattimore performs two intimate shows at City Winery Nashville — the ultimate dinner-and-show date night.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette St.