Fall and Thanksgiving in Nashville

Thanksgiving feasts and to-go options, fall events, holiday markets, and holiday activities in Nashville.

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Upcoming fall events

THU Level Wellness Fall Open House NOV 6 Gaylord Opryland’s ice! has its Coolest Theme Yet NOV 20 The Rink Under the Giant Guitar DEC 4 Home Alone in Concert with the Nashville Symphony DEC 12 Belmont 12 South Art Crawl DEC 19 Made Market Franklin – Holiday 2026

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New spots to try this fall

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Kollective Wedgewood-Houston

Soundproof Downtown

La Matera Wedgewood-Houston

Puesto Nashville Downtown

Tacos El Terry Downtown

Surefire Coffee Co. (Midtown) Midtown

Forevermore (12th & Wedgewood) 12 South

7 Fine Arts Studio and Gallery Marathon Village

Legacy Embers West End

Amorino Gelato East Nashville

Eagle & Ivy Midtown

Gaon East Nashville

Coming soon

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JW Marriott’s Whiskey Wonderland SoBro November 2, 2026

Au Cheval 12 South November 4, 2026

Geist’s Holiday Pop-Up Germantown November 4, 2026

Perenn Grocery Wedgewood-Houston November 4, 2026

Santa Baby Pop-Up at Hidden Bar Downtown November 5, 2026

Noko Yaki West End November 6, 2026

Curling Over Broadway at Grand Hyatt Nashville Downtown November 20, 2026

Grand & Gilded at lou/na Downtown November 20, 2026

Life at the Lodge at Alligator Bar Downtown November 20, 2026

Saint Nicky’s The Nations November 24, 2026

Thunderbird Social Club Germantown Fall 2026

Wedgewood Sports Lounge Wedgewood-Houston Fall 2026

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12 free and cheap things to do in Nashville this November 🍂 From holiday markets and a tree lighting to Veterans Day events and a new ice rink.

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💀 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS TODAY AT SAINT AÑEJO

Saint Añejo (@saintanejo) in the Gulch celebrates Día de los Muertos today, Sunday, November 1, 2026. Kurve Beauty (@kurvebeauty) is back in the tequila library with tiny tattoos, including designs inspired by Día de los Muertos. Book ahead through the link in Saint Añejo’s bio or walk in. A DJ plays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

The restaurant’s ofrenda is also up for the holiday. Día de los Muertos is a time to remember the people we have lost and welcome their memory back to the table, and Saint Añejo is inviting the community to bring a photo of a family member, friend, or pet who has passed to add to the ofrenda. Guests can also take a Polaroid on site and hang it alongside the others.

✨ WHAT TO KNOW ✨
✔️ Tiny tattoos by Kurve Beauty in the tequila library, book ahead or walk in
✔️ Día de los Muertos-inspired tattoo designs available
✔️ DJ from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
✔️ Ofrenda is up, bring a photo of a loved one or pet to add
✔️ Polaroids taken on site can be hung on the ofrenda

EVENT HOURS:
⏰ Sunday, November 1, 2026, brunch happening now + DJ from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

ADDRESS:
📍 1120 McGavock Street, Nashville, TN 37203

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💿 HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT VINYL VAULT 💿

Vinyl Vault (@vinylvaultnashville), the hidden hi-fi cocktail lounge tucked behind a vault door at the back of Mel’s Drive-In on 2nd Avenue, hosts Haunted Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00pm to 2:00am. Case Bloom and Brer Sunshine spin records all night in the mid-century listening lounge, and the party is free to attend.

Come in costume and get a free shot with the purchase of any food or beverage. Reservations are available on OpenTable, and the bar and open seating are first come, first served.

✨ WHAT TO KNOW ✨
✔️ Free to attend
✔️ Case Bloom and Brer Sunshine spinning records 8:00pm to 2:00am
✔️ Free shot with any food or beverage purchase if you come in costume
✔️ Reservations on OpenTable
✔️ Bar and open seating first come, first served
✔️ Entrance through the vault door at the back of Mel’s Drive-In

⏰ EVENT HOURS
Saturday, October 31, 2026: 8:00pm to 2:00am

📍 Vinyl Vault, 152 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201

🎟️ Free to attend, reservations on OpenTable

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Kick off Halloween with brunch at Craig’s in the Gulch today (or stop by tomorrow for a cure after tonight’s festivities). Brunch at @craigsrestaurants runs 10:00am to 2:00pm every Saturday and Sunday.

✨ WHAT TO ORDER: ✨
✔️ McCraig (egg, bacon, and American cheese on an English muffin)
✔️ Monkey Bread
✔️ French Toast or Breakfast Pizza
✔️ Rigatoni alla Vodka if you want the dinner menu at brunch
✔️ Bloody Mary, Blueberry Bellini, or Paloma

📍 611 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

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Best fall patios

Fall patios guide ›

Tennessee Brew Works SoBro

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Downtown

Strega East Nashville

Commons Club Midtown

Pastis Nashville Wedgewood-Houston

Embers Ski Lodge 12 South

Village Pub & Beer Garden East Nashville

Fat Bottom Brewing The Nations

Urban Cowboy Public House East Nashville

Playdate 12 South

Dos Santos Wedgewood-Houston

Sporting events

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NOV 15 Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Nissan Stadium · 12:00 pm DEC 6 Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Commanders Nissan Stadium · 12:00 pm DEC 20 Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts Nissan Stadium · 12:00 pm JAN 3 Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Nissan Stadium · 12:00 pm NOV 14 Vanderbilt vs. Alabama FirstBank Stadium NOV 28 Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee FirstBank Stadium

Upcoming concerts

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MON Steve Lacy Nashville Municipal Auditorium · 8:00 pm MON Bitch Cabal feat. Wednesday & Mannequin Pussy The Truth · 8:00 pm WED GloRilla The Truth · 8:00 pm WED Dwight Yoakam Ryman Auditorium · 8:00 pm THU Dwight Yoakam Ryman Auditorium · 8:00 pm THU Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again Bridgestone Arena · 7:30 pm

Best sports bars

Sports bars guide ›

Bottle Cap 12 South

Germantown Pub Germantown

Crow’s Nest Green Hills

Odie’s Bar Midtown

Double Dogs (Hillsboro Village) Hillsboro Village

Neighbors (Germantown) Germantown

Where to stay

Vacation rentals

Luxury Private Condo in Downtown Nashville Downtown Sleeps 6

Large 4th Floor Suite in Downtown Nashville Downtown Sleeps 16

Music City Loft Downtown Nashville Downtown Sleeps 10

Placemakr Premier SoBro Apartments SoBro Sleeps 2

Memoir Wedgewood-Houston Apartments Wedgewood-Houston Sleeps 2

Roxie Suite in Downtown Nashville Downtown Sleeps 12

Penthouse in Downtown Nashville 2nd Avenue Sleeps 12

12 South “Treehouse” Vacation Rental 12 South Sleeps 12

Hotels

W Nashville Gulch

The Hermitage Hotel Downtown

Grand Hyatt Nashville Downtown

Dolly Parton’s Songteller Downtown

Soho House Wedgewood-Houston

JW Marriott Nashville SoBro

Thompson Nashville Gulch

Fairfield Inn & Suites Gulch