Quick Summary:

  • Nashville visitors and residents can enjoy a number of unique arts-centric events throughout the year, including several monthly art crawls and the annual Tomato Art Fest.
  • The Nashville Symphony presents free concert series throughout the year, including a family-friendly outdoor concert series and interactive chamber music performances.
  • The region is also home to a large number of beautiful public parks and greenways, which offer free ranger-led programming such as nature hikes and night sky watches.
  • Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. The Tennessee State Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
The Tennessee State Museum | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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2. The Dyer Observatory ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
The Dyer Observatory | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
© The Dyer Observatory

3. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Category: Activities
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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4. Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center

Category: Attractions
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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5. The Nashville Symphony's Outdoor Concert Series

Category: Entertainment
The Nashville Symphony's Outdoor Concert Series | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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6. Stones River National Battlefield

Category: Activities
Stones River National Battlefield | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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7. Nashville Flea Market

Category: Shopping
Nashville Flea Market | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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8. The Nashville Public Library

Category: Kids & Family
The Nashville Public Library | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
© The Nashville Public Library

9. Free Day of Music

Category: Entertainment
Free Day of Music | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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10. Nashville Symphony Chamber Music Series

Category: Entertainment
Nashville Symphony Chamber Music Series | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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11. First Saturday Art Crawls

Category: Museums & Culture
First Saturday Art Crawls | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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12. Arts and Music at Wedgewood-Houston

Category: Entertainment
Arts and Music at Wedgewood-Houston | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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13. Nashville Greenways

Nashville Greenways | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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14. Beaman Park Nature Center

Category: Activities
Beaman Park Nature Center | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
© Beaman Park Nature Center

15. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

Category: Activities
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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16. The Tennessee Governor's Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture
The Tennessee Governor's Mansion | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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17. Centennial Park Trail

Category: Activities
Centennial Park Trail | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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18. The Annual American Artisan Festival

Category: Entertainment
The Annual American Artisan Festival | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
© The Annual American Artisan Festival

19. Tomato Art Fest

Category: Museums & Culture
Tomato Art Fest | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
© Tomato Art Fest

20. The Tennessee Agricultural Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
© The Tennessee Agricultural Museum

21. Cooter's Place

Cooter's Place | Free and Affordable Things to Do in Nashville
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