Nashville is wide awake this week, so let’s map out an unforgettable few days in Music City.
If you’re downtown this morning and craving live music before lunch, head to Ole Red on Broadway where country artist Noah Garner hits the stage at 11 a.m., bringing a high-energy set to Blake Shelton’s honky-tonk, according to Ole Red Nashville. It’s a perfect kickoff if you want that classic Broadway buzz early in the day.
Sports fans have a big matchup to circle: LSU takes on Vanderbilt in men’s basketball at Memorial Gym at noon, as listed by SeatGeek. That quirky old gym with its elevated court and benches on the baselines makes for one of the most unique game atmospheres in college hoops, so it’s worth grabbing a ticket and leaning into the Commodores vs. Tigers rivalry.
For something cozier later on, listeners can escape above the streets at Camp Bobby, the Bobby Hotel’s rooftop winter pop-up. Visit Music City notes that this retro, 70s-inspired “campground” ten stories up features themed cocktails, sharable bites, and heated spaces you can reserve in 90-minute blocks. It’s like a mountain weekend without ever leaving downtown.
History buffs should carve out the afternoon for the Fort Negley Park guided walking tour from 2 to 3:30 p.m., listed by Nashville Parks. You’ll walk the Civil War-era fort site with a guide, learn how Nashville’s strategic hilltop shaped the city’s story, and enjoy skyline views while you’re at it.
No Nashville week is complete without a songwriter moment, and the Listening Room Cafe has you covered. Their schedule highlights “Cafe Con Leche” at 1 p.m. with hit writer James Slater, Sammy Arriaga, and Angie K, followed by writers rounds later in the day. You get full-band sound with the stories behind the songs, all in an intimate room just south of Broadway.
When the sun goes down, it’s time for something truly special: Opry 100 Honors at the Ryman Auditorium at 7 p.m., celebrating the music of Hank Williams. The Ryman and Opry site describe this show as a tribute to one of country’s most legendary songwriters, with an all-star cast performing classics like “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” on the Mother Church stage. A portion of ticket sales supports the Opry Trust Fund, so you’re giving back to the music community while soaking up history.
For families looking ahead to the rest of the week, Kids Out and About Nashville points to recurring events like Storytime in the Children’s Gallery at the Tennessee State Museum, happening Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. It’s a gentle, free way to introduce little ones to Tennessee history and stories in a relaxed setting.
However you spend it – courtside at Vandy, under the lights of Broadway, high above the city at Camp Bobby, or in a pew at the Ryman – Nashville is ready to keep your week loud, lively, and full of songs you’ll remember.
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