October An initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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Aegis Sciences Classical Series: Copland’s Billy The Kid Schermerhorn Symphony Center
A musical portrait of the legendary outlaw set against the backdrop of wide-open prairies and the raucous American frontier. Bruch’s gorgeous Second Violin Concerto will transport you to another world.
Oct. 4 – 5
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Street Theatre
Spooky classic storybook tale by Washington Irving that revolves around the bumbling, awkward schoolteacher, Ichabod, the coquettish Katrina, Ichabod's brutish rival, Brom Bones, and the headless horseman.
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Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
Presented by Metro Parks and adopted to reflect the renewed focus of honoring the diversity of cultures that comprise the City of Nashville.
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Fall Fest
The Hermitage
Enjoy a weekend of fun, music, food, art, and history at The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson. The event will focus on a fantastic variety of live music acts that can only be found in Music City, as well as specialty foods and spirits from local artisans, and handmade arts and crafts from regional artists.
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Nashville Beer Festival
More than 120 craft beers from over 45 breweries, including local & specialty brews, will be featured at this annual event presented by Frugal MacDoogal.
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Opry’s 88th Birthday Concert
Singer/songwriter/musician and all-around talent Steve Wariner takes the Opry stage for an afternoon concert in celebration of the Opry’s birthday.
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Don Williams
A living legend, the Gentle Giant of country music brings his laid-back baritone to the Schermerhorn for two nights of incredible songs and unforgettable memories.
Oct. 4 – 12
Centennial Park
Public Square Park
Grand Ole Opry House
Schermerhorn Symphony Center Oct. 6 – 7
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First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown The Arcade
The Pearl Fishers
Event details and ticketing available at
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Jackson Hall, TPAC
Oct. 10, 12 Nashville Opera; From Bizet, composer of Carmen, comes another tale of heated desire, exotic locales, and ravishing music. In a fishing village in ancient Ceylon. Sung in French with projected English translations.
Little Women
Larry Keeton Theatre Oct. 10 – 26
Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel) following the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless, dealing with issues relevant today.
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9th Annual Franklin Wine Festival Factory at Franklin
Enjoy over 300 wines from the finest winemakers around the world, paired with culinary offerings from several of Middle Tennessee's finest chefs, caterers, and other specialty food exhibitors.
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Southern Festival of Books
An annual celebration that features more than 250 authors from around the nation and in every genre for presentations, readings, panel discussions and book signings.
War Memorial Plaza Oct. 11 – 13
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Nashville Heart Walk
Vanderbilt Student Life Center
Join the American Heart Association and ten thousand friends as they walk to fight the number one killer of men and women - heart disease. Family-friendly, hearthealthy festivities start at 8:00am.
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Oktoberfest
Held in the Historic Germantown area of Nashville, Oktoberfest features authentic German food and beverages, 4 live music stages, Polka dancing, kids activities, arts and crafts, and more!
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Music and Molasses Festival
An annual country celebration of the harvest season with two stages, storytelling, cloggers, bluegrass, crafts, & special demonstrations can be enjoyed with cooking and tasting at the sorghum mill.
Historic Germantown Tennessee Agricultural Museum Oct. 18 – 20
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Multiple downtown galleries open their doors to avid art lovers, as well as anyone else that is curious to see what the Gallery Crawl is all about. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments.
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