Things To Do in Nashville: September 17 – 23
Howdy folks, I’m back from my long extended hiatus and a new last name to add to it. Might I add, what a week to be back with the Things To Do post on the How To Play Nashville Blog. I’m pretty sure I got Americana-Ized (Yes, I realize that is not a real word.) while looking at this week’s events. I also want to add that I had my first ever Americana experience on Monday at the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band show at the Ryman and then again at the Americana Honors & Award Show at the Ryman last night. I feel like they might know me now at the Ryman after this week. Or not, but I like to think we are still the old New Nashville.
If you aren’t an Americana fan, don’t fret there are lots of other things to do this week. Nashville really is one of those cities with many things happening ALL THE TIME. It’s something every week from Live Music, Festivals, Family Fun, Sports, Food + Drink, and oh so much more. You can never get bored in Nashville … that’s for sure! Now for Where to Go and What to Do this week:

Americana Music Festival and Conference
Presented by Americana Music Association at Downtown Nashville
09/15/15 – 9/20/15
Each year, the Americana Music Festival & Conference brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars and industry professionals for four days of music and education.
Einstein Is A Dummy
Presented by Nashville Children’s Theatre at Nashville Children’s Theatre
09/17/15 – 10/04/15
Maybe nobody thought much of Albert Einstein when he was 12. Maybe the other kids thought he was weird, and the girl next door thought he was a nerd.
Gypsy
Presented by Studio Tenn Theatre Company at Jamison Hall, The Factory
09/17/15 – 10/04/15
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Brew Mile
Presented by Brew Mile at The Fairgrounds Nashville
09/18/15
The Brew Mile is your chance to combine your love of running with BEER. Enjoy a 15% off entry code from us when clicking the link.
SoBro Fest
Presented by Nashville Entrepreneur Center at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
09/18/15
The event takes place at the historic Trolley Barns and features live music, food, and a showcase of Nashville’s startups.
Apple Day
Presented by Grandaddy’s Farm at Grandaddy’s Farm, 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, TN 37330
09/19/15
Grandaddy’s Farm has a new crop! It’s crunchy, munchy and oh so delicious!
Musicians Corner | Americana Music Festival Showcase & Traveling Les Paul Museum ft. Les Paul Tribute, Angaleena Presley, Joseph LeMay, and More
Presented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park
09/19/15
This week features an Americana Music Festival Showcase & Traveling Les Paul Museum On Site with live music featuring Les Paul Tribute with Duane Eddy and more.
Music City Food + Wine Festival
Presented by Vector Management at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
09/19/15 – 09/20/15
Hosted by Kings of Leon, t, your schedule includes an exclusive weekend filled with bites and beverages to sample and savor, over 30 demos and panels with incredible talent, and enough southern character that will make Music City feel like home for your taste buds.
Ariana Grande: The Honeymoon Tour with Special Guest Royce Rice
Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena
09/22/15
Kacey Musgraves
Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium
09/23/15 – 09/24/15