★ Summer Spotlight: Sheryl Hibbs & Frank Baggett
Opening reception celebrating two Tennessee oil painters whose works beautifully complement each other in this new gallery show, with light refreshments.
9 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · August 20–23, 2026
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★ Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood
Cheekwood's beloved outdoor concert series pairs live singer-songwriter performances with the stunning gardens at dusk.
Festivals & Special Events
Music City Brewers Festival
Annual outdoor craft beer festival at Ascend Amphitheater celebrating local and regional breweries.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Ascend Amphitheater
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2026 Middle Tennessee Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish heritage with athletic competitions, traditional music, food, and clan gatherings at Sanders Ferry Park.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 513 Sanders Ferry Rd
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Music & Nightlife
Arts & Culture
Summer Spotlight: Sheryl Hibbs & Frank Baggett
Opening reception celebrating two Tennessee oil painters whose works beautifully complement each other in this new gallery show, with light refreshments.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:00 PM · Bennett Galleries Nashville, 2104 Crestmoor Road
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Date Night
Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood
Cheekwood's beloved outdoor concert series pairs live singer-songwriter performances with the stunning gardens at dusk.
Friday, August 21, 2026 - Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Estate
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Kevin Ross at City Winery Nashville
Soulful R&B singer-songwriter Kevin Ross takes the City Winery stage for an intimate dinner-and-show evening.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street
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Food & Drink
Capricious: A Pop-Up Bar at Fairlane Hotel
A summer pop-up bar concept at the Fairlane Hotel running through Labor Day weekend — sip creative cocktails in a seasonal outdoor setting.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Fairlane Hotel
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Free Events
WeGo Central Community Market
Fresh, locally grown produce at affordable prices downtown — a free weekly market convenient for transit riders, workers, and neighbors.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 3:00 PM · 4th Ave N, between Elizabeth Duff Transit Center and Municipal Auditorium
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Sports
The Champions: A World Bass Championship
Elite bass fishing competition spread across Gaylord Opryland Resort, Sanders Ferry Park, and The Pinnacle — a marquee event for fishing fans.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Sanders Ferry Park, The Pinnacle
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