| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Salon Saturday Festival Events | The Arts Company | 02/11/12 | Nashville |
Anti-Valentine's Day Black + White Party EXTRAVAGANZA!!!Presented by Mercy Lounge at Mercy Lounge February 14, 2012 Black + White Dance Party Extravaganza --
Music from Telecommunicators, Dance Rock Sellouts, Bobby Exodus + friends
Burlesque performances, art exhibit, photo booth, live karaoke and prizes!
Black and white attire strongly encouraged! | Mercy Lounge | 02/14/12 | Nashville |
| Salon Saturday Festival Events | The Arts Company | 02/18/12 | Nashville |
Yazoo Presents Mardi Crawl 2012Presented by Yazoo February 21, 2012 So what else have you got to do on Fat Tuesday 2012? Come and have a beer or a few with us in downtown Nashville. We will be meeting at Beer Sellar at 7:00 pm for our first of 5 stops of the evening. We will end up back at Beer Sellar at the end of the night for some great prize give aways for the folks that made it to every stop on the crawl. We will be giving out prizes for Mardi Crawl King and Queen, best beads, most beads.There will be Yazoo beer specials along the way at every stop. | Yazoo | 02/21/12 | Nashville |
| The Arts Company presents South Sight Salon Festival | The Arts Company | 01/06/12- 02/24/12 | Nashville |
| Head To Toe Show | Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce | 03/10/12- 03/11/12 | Lawrenceburg |
Hunter's Auto Expo 2012Presented by Hunter's Custom Automotive at Tennessee State Fairgrounds March 10-March 11, 2012 Bring the family to Hunter's Auto Expo 2012! Over 120,000 sq. ft of CUSTOM CARS, CLASSIC CARS, STREET RODS and TRUCKS, MANUFACTURER'S EXHIBITS and SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. Fun for the whole family! | Hunter's Custom Automotive | 03/10/12- 03/11/12 | Nashville |
| Annual Country Music Cluster Dog Shows 2012 | Nashville Kennel Club and Tullahoma Kennel Club | 03/08/12- 03/11/12 | Franklin |
St. Patty's Day FestivalPresented by Dan McGuinness Irish Pub at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub March 17, 2012 One of Nashville’s biggest nights is St Patty’s Day (Saturday, March 17, 2012). With two Dan McGuinness locations and two of Clear Channel’s biggest stations, we expect to see over 5,000 people in one day! Starting with “Kegs and Eggs” in the morning and extending late in the night with all the traditional Irish festivities, this will be the Biggest St. Patty’s Day Nashville has ever seen! | Dan McGuinness Irish Pub | 03/17/12 | Nashville |
Cirque De NashPresented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee at 3rd aVenue South March 24, 2012 The inaugural Cirque de Nash is a masquerade ball that is probably best described as Lady Gaga meets George Clinton meets Alice in Wonderland – (for clarification, the Johnny Depp Alice in Wonderland, not Disney). Party-goers are strongly encouraged to wear a costume that reflects their innermost creative alter egos – and the more outlandish, the better. Grand prize for best overall costume will be a five night stay for two at Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino, the only... | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | 03/24/12 | Nashville |
WellFEST 2012Presented by Hearing Bridges at Nashville Public Library - Main Library March 24, 2012 Since 2009, WellFEST has been the only wellness and health exposition in the state of Tennessee that is accessible to all individuals with hearing loss. At last year’s WellFEST, there were over 300 Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing attendees.
This year, attendees can look forward to informative presentations on mental health.
Featured presentations and screenings include:
-Dr. Robert Baldwin, a hard of hearing psychologist, will kick-off the... | Hearing Bridges | 03/24/12 | Nashville |
Mule Day 2012Presented by City of Columbia at Historic Downtown Columbia March 29-April 1, 2012 Mule Day is an annual celebration of all things related to mules and is held in Columbia, Tennessee, the "Mule Capital" of the world. Begun in 1840 as "Breeder's Day", a meeting for mule breeders, it now attracts over 200,000 people and takes place over four days. In addition to mules, traditional Appalachian food, music, dancing, and crafts are featured. The smell of barbecue specialties and homemade pies blends with... | City of Columbia | 03/29/12- 04/01/12 | Columbia |
Intrigue: Arabian Horse ExperiencePresented by Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience at Tennessee Miller Coliseum March 30-April 1, 2012 Come celebrate the Arabian horse. Whether you have been an Arabian horse enthusiasts for years or are just wanting to learn more about the most beautiful horse in the world, Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience is for you! Gain an understanding of how versatile the Arbian breed is and how to get involved in Arabian horse ownership via educational clinics, hands-on demonstrations and preview dozens of Arabian horses in person. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity! A percentage of... | Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience | 03/30/12- 04/01/12 | Murfreesboro |
| Glitz and Glam | Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce | 04/14/12 | Hohenwald |
| Southern Women's Show | Southern Women's Show | 04/12/12- 04/15/12 | Nashville |
| 9th Annual Bloom 'n' Garden Expo | Williamson County Master Gardeners | 04/13/12- 04/15/12 | Franklin |
| 2012 Rites of Spring Music Festival | Vanderbilt University | 04/20/12- 04/21/12 | |
10th Annual Rivers & Spires Festival ft. Little Big TownPresented by Clarksville-Montgomery County CVB at Historic Downtown Clarksville April 19-April 21, 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival is a three day outdoor event in Historic Downtown Clarksville. It features a night of patriotic tribute to military heroes, seven stages of entertainment, an International Streetfest, International House of Brewers, Kidz Zone, Jazz 'N Wine area, marketplace, car shows, parades, Quilts of the Cumberland, artz galore and more. Last year, an estimated 30,000 enjoyed the music, great outdoors, food and people watching. Check out a | Clarksville-Montgomery County CVB | 04/19/12- 04/21/12 | Clarksville |
TAF - Temple Arts FestivalPresented by The Temple at The Temple April 21-April 22, 2012 A Juried Art Exhibition and Sale featuring artists from around the country exhibiting works in glass, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, painting and photography.
Highly-acclaimed master artists and craftsmen from across the country, most of whom rarely exhibit in Nashville, will offer beautiful, eclectic selections of original glass, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, ‘outsider art’ and more. Their... | The Temple | 04/21/12- 04/22/12 | Nashville |
| Nashville Film Festival presented by Nissan | Nashville Film Festival | 04/19/12- 04/26/12 | Nashville |
| Franklin Main Street Festival | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County | 04/28/12- 04/29/12 | Franklin |
16th Annual Murfreesboro Main Street JazzFestPresented by Main Street: Murfreesboro/Rutherford County at Downtown Murfreesboro May 4-May 5, 2012 Join us for another weekend of warm fun and cool contemporary jazz featuring family entertainment including unique vendors, delicious food and great music! Enjoy the best of local, regional and nationally known jazz artists in the shadow of the historic Rutherford County Courthouse.
Main Street's JazzFest is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax,... | Main Street: Murfreesboro/Rutherford County | 05/04/12- 05/05/12 | Murfreesboro |
| 41st Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair | Tennessee Association of Craft Artists - TACA | 05/04/12- 05/06/12 | Nashville |
8th Annual Dogwood FestivalPresented by Dogwood Festival May 4-May 6, 2012 The eighth Annual Dogwood Festival is a three-day event honoring Japanese Culture. Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 people fill the streets of downtown Winchester to enjoy live entertainment, 100K Bike ride, Golf Classic, gigantic kidz zone, car show, tractor show, cruise-in, juried arts and craft show, train rides, horse and buggy rides, oyster shuckers, plant auction and more.
Enjoy three days of live music and family... | Dogwood Festival | 05/04/12- 05/06/12 | Winchester |
The 71st Annual Iroquois SteeplechasePresented by The Iroquois Alliance at Steeplechase Barn in Percy Warner Park May 12, 2012 The sound of hooves pounding on turf...the sight of colorful silks flying over jumps...the scent of spring blooms carried by the balmy breeze...the taste of epicurean delicacies under the warm Tennessee sun. The Iroquois Steeplechase satisfies all the senses. Come to Percy Warner Park for the 71st running of the Iroquois Steeplechase presented by Bank of America. The Iroquois is one of the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging steeplechase races in the country.
| The Iroquois Alliance | 05/12/12 | Nashville |
Soul of a Woman Wine TourPresented by Nashville Wine Tours at Nashville International Airport May 12, 2012 This fabulous day tour getaway for women is a celebration of the life, beauty, courage, and love that flow from the soul of a woman. Shopping, fine dining, wine tasting, great conversations, and relaxation set the stage for an unforgettable day amid the breathtaking backdrop of the wine vineyards in the Middle Tennessee countryside! *Mother's Day weekend event. | Nashville Wine Tours | 05/12/12 | Nashville |
| A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival | Lebanon / Wilson County Chamber of Commerce | 05/12/12 | Hermitage |
fEASTival NashvillePresented by fEASTival Nashville at East Park May 19, 2012 Music, Art, Fashion, Food and Community equal history in the making for East Nashville.
fEASTival Nashville is an event that occurs once a year in the East Nashville area and combines the community’s most talented entertainment, restaurants and activities for a day of enjoyment and fun.
East Nashville has emerged to become a viable, growing part of the city of Nashville in the past ten... | fEASTival Nashville | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
Tennessee Renaissance FestivalPresented by Tennessee Renaissance Festival at Castle Wynn May 5-May 28, 2012 Travel back to 16th Century England at the annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival! Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisians from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords, gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the... | Tennessee Renaissance Festival | 05/05/12- 05/28/12 | Triune |
| Town and Country Tour of Homes | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson | 06/02/12- 06/03/12 | Franklin |
CMA Music Festival 2012Presented by Country Music Association - CMA at LP Field June 7-June 10, 2012 CMA Music Festival is the ultimate destination for Country Music fans from around the globe, featuring non-stop concerts, autograph signings, celebrity events, and more. In 2011, Nashville's signature music event celebrated 40 years of providing unique artist/fan interactions since starting as Fan Fair® in 1972. Plans are underway for surprises and special events to commemorate the occasion.
Slated to perform at the 2012 CMA Music festival:... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Nashville |
Bonnaroo 2012Presented by Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 7-June 10, 2012 The 11th year of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place Thursday, June 7, through Sunday, June 10. Bonnaroo is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. It brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and... | Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Manchester |
Nashville Pride Festival ConcertPresented by Nashville PRIDE at Riverfront Park June 15, 2012 Join us for the pre-celebration to the Nashville Pride Festival with live music and more! Check back for more details on performers - to be announced soon.
| Nashville PRIDE | 06/15/12 | Nashville |
Nashville Pride FestivalPresented by Nashville PRIDE at Riverfront Park June 16, 2012 GLBT Festival Celebration - This annual event is a chance for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community and its allies to gather in celebration of advances made for GLBT equality. It’s a celebration of diversity and acceptance in a town where one might expect less. Thousands from around the southeast clamor to Music City for the most talked about Pride festival in the region, with three stages of amazing entertainment, kids zone, more than one hundred... | Nashville PRIDE | 06/16/12 | Nashville |
| 18th Annual RC Moon Pie Festival | Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce | 06/16/12 | Bell Buckle |
| International Folkfest 2012 | International Folkloric Society | 06/10/12- 06/17/12 | Murfreesboro |
42nd Annual American Artisan FestivalPresented by American Artisan Festival at Centennial Park June 15-June 17, 2012 In 2012, the festival will host the work of 165 exhibitors from 35 states across America. Each has been selected for excellence within their medium including jewelry, pottery, wood, blown glass, photography, clothing, metal, outdoor furniture, toys, candles, batiks, handmade paper, leather, hats and more. Find an incredible gift for Dad, or the perfect gift for yourself – there is amazing artistry this year and something for everyone.
Each year we make sure to have some of... | American Artisan Festival | 06/15/12- 06/17/12 | Nashville |
| 2021 Music City Hot Chicken Festival | Music City Hot Chicken Festival | 07/04/12 | Nashville |
| 11th Annual Music City Brewer's Festival | Music City Brewer's Festival | 07/28/12 | Nashville |
2012 Wilson County FairPresented by Wilson County Fair at James E. Ward Agricultural Center August 17-August 25, 2012 Tennessee’s largest fair, the Wilson County Fair, features rides and games, exhibits, delicious food, contests, Demolition Derby, Tractor and Truck pulls, lawn mower racing and various fun events.
Wilson County Fair's mission is to promote, encourage, and stimulate the civic welfare and betterment of Wilson County, Tennessee, and the surrounding geographical area, through the promotion, ownership... | Wilson County Fair | 08/17/12- 08/25/12 | Lebanon |
| Music City Festival & BBQ Championship | Music City BBQ Festival | 08/24/12- 08/25/12 | Nashville |
| 74th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration | Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration | 08/22/12- 09/01/12 | Shelbyville |
| Home Decorating & Remodeling Show | Show Pros International | 09/07/12- 09/09/12 | Nashville |
| 23rd Annual White Oak Crafts Fair | Arts Center of Cannon County | 09/08/12- 09/09/12 | Woodbury |
The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival and ConferencePresented by Americana Music Association at Sheraton Nashville Downtown September 12-September 15, 2012 The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will offer seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel by day, and bring a stellar lineup of musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, and The Basement. As always, the Festival's capstone will be the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic... | Americana Music Association | 09/12/12- 09/15/12 | Nashville |
| Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing | The Nashville Shakespeare Festival | 08/16/12- 09/16/12 | Nashville |
| 34th Annual TACA Fall Craft Fair | Tennessee Association of Craft Artists - TACA | 09/21/12- 09/23/12 | Nashville |
| Franklin Wine Festival | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | 10/19/12 | Franklin |
Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BarbecuePresented by Jack Daniel Distillery at Lynchburg Square October 27, 2012 There is nothing quite like the fourth Saturday of October in Lynchburg, Tennessee. That’s when thousands of people head to the Hollow for the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, an event that began in 1989 and is today considered one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world. Teams from across the United States and around the world compete in the... | Jack Daniel Distillery | 10/27/12 | Lynchburg |
29th Annual PumpkinfestPresented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson at Historic Downtown Franklin October 27, 2012 Pumpkinfest, the Heritage Foundation's annual fall festival, attracts a crowd of 50,000 local and out-of-town visitors for a full day of autumn-inspired food, children’s activities, music, storytelling, hayrides, a chili cook-off, a costume contest, All Things Pumpkin and outstanding arts and crafts from 50 vendors.
The family oriented street festival held around the public square is going green for Halloween... | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson | 10/27/12 | Franklin |