Nashville is buzzing this week, so if you’re in Music City and wondering what to do, you’re in the right place.

Let’s start downtown, where the Fairlane Hotel is hosting A Very Vinyl Christmas all week long. Visit Music City highlights this as a festive pop‑up that turns the Fairlane into a retro holiday lounge, celebrating Nashville’s music roots with Golden Age of Vinyl style. Expect vintage décor, classic records spinning, and plenty of holiday photo ops in the heart of downtown on Union Street.

If you’re craving classic holiday magic, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens has its beloved Holiday Lights running through the week. Rutherford Source notes that more than a million lights transform the gardens into a glowing mile‑long walk, with s’mores stations, seasonal drinks, and a holiday marketplace, plus the historic mansion decorated in grand style. It’s one of those only‑in‑Nashville traditions that works for date night or the whole family.

Another big seasonal stop is Gaylord Opryland’s massive light display and holiday experience. According to Rutherford Source, Opryland has over 3 million lights, indoor and outdoor displays, and special ticketed attractions, and the resort is in full holiday mode through the end of the year. Plan ahead for parking and timing, but once you’re in, it’s a full evening’s worth of wandering and exploring.

For ballet fans, Walk Eat Nashville’s holiday guide points to Nashville’s Nutcracker by Nashville Ballet, with performances this week on December 24, 26, 27, and 28 at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall. It’s a Nashville‑themed twist on the classic, with local scenery woven into the story, and tickets starting around the low‑50‑dollar range depending on your seats.

Sports lovers can check the Nashville Guru events calendar and Nashville‑TN events listings for Predators home games and other arena events, plus jazz nights, holiday screenings, and more happening through the weekend around town. If you’re looking for more neighborhood cheer, Rutherford Source also mentions Cheekwood and regional light displays as easy add‑ons to an evening out from the city.

However you like to enjoy Music City – from ballerinas and twinkle lights to vinyl soundtracks in a boutique hotel – Nashville has your week and weekend covered.

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