Memorial Day Weekend in Nashville

May 27, 2025 | Advertising Disclosure | Our Partners may be mentioned in this article.

Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, 2025. We’ve rounded up some of the best events and activities to consider for the long weekend. We’ve also included some helpful guides for those who are traveling to town or for locals wanting a little staycation. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide for Memorial Day Weekend in Nashville.

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Memorial Day Weekend in Nashville

Events

Frequency: Party in the USA

  • When: Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • Where: PROOF Rooftop at W Nashville
  • What: Kick off Memorial Day weekend with an evening of pure Americana, classic rock anthems, and feel-good vibes.
  • Price: Free admission

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Memorial Day Rooftop Party at W Nashville

  • When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • Where: PROOF Rooftop at W Nashville
  • What: Rooftop party featuring the top DJs in Music City, stunning 270° views of Downtown Nashville, craft cocktails, and photo-worthy moments. Guests are encouraged to dress in all white.
  • Price: $20+

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Peach, Please! Poolside Kickoff at Solstice

  • When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • Where: Grand Hyatt Nashville
  • What: Luxe rooftop party with welcome drinks, food, and beverage offerings throughout the day, complimentary two-hour valet, live DJ sets, vendor pop-ups, and Instagram-worthy moments.
  • Price: $45

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Drift Nashville Pool Party

  • When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • Where: Drift Nashville
  • What: Fun pool party with refreshing cocktails from the Poolside Bar, savory bites, DJ sets, and a special tasting suite featuring St. George Spirits.
  • Price: Free admission

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Memorial Day Pool Party

  • When: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Where: The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels Nashville
  • What: Pool party featuring Saynt Chris, Lame, and Nesh (guests must be 21 and over only).
  • Price: $10-$15 GA ticket | $50 VIP poolside table ($1,000 minimum & admission for up to 8 people) | $100 VIP cabana ($2,000 minimum & admission for up to 15 people)

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Memorial Day Cookout at East Nashville Beer Works

  • When: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Where: East Nashville Beer Works
  • What: Family-friendly event featuring tasty hot dogs, vegan dogs, and brats. The full menu will also be available.
  • Price: Free admission

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Fat Bottom Brewing’s Memorial Day Celebration

  • When: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Where: Fat Bottom Brewing
  • What: Live music, ice-cold beer, all-day happy hour, and family-friendly fun.
  • Price: Free admission

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Memorial Day Brunch at White Limozeen

  • When: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Where: White Limozeen
  • What: Special brunch beginning at 10:00am for Memorial Day
  • Price: Free admission

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Memorial Day Pawty at Urban Dog Bar

  • When: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Where: Urban Dog Bar
  • What: Beer specials, smoked brisket, free entry for all active military and veterans
  • Price: Free admission

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Memorial Day Fireworks at Nashville Shores

  • When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • Where: Nashville Shores
  • What: Kick off summer at Nashville Shores with a beautiful fireworks display
  • Price: $40+ per person

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Crawfish Boil at Rosemary Beauty Queen

  • When: Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • Where: Rosemary Beauty Queen
  • What: Crawfish boil, specialty cocktails, and music
  • Price: Free admission

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Nashville Sounds Games

  • When: Tuesday to Sunday, May 20-25, 2025
  • Where: First Horizon Park
  • What: The Nashville Sounds are having a homestand during Memorial Day weekend—enjoy baseball, drinks, ballpark food, and family-friendly fun.
  • Price: $19+

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Eric Church Concert

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Musicians Corner

  • When: Friday to Sunday, May 23-25, 2025
  • Where: Centennial Park
  • What: Family-friendly concert series that has live music, drinks, food, local vendors, and an area for kids.
  • Price: Free admission

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Ryman Community Day

  • When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • Where: Ryman Auditorium
  • What: Free self-guided tours for Tennessee residents with valid ID, live music, outdoor activities on PNC Plaza, Hatch Show Print demonstrations, and more.
  • Price: Free admission

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Yacht Rock at Black Abbey Brewing

  • When: Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • Where: Black Abbey Brewing
  • What: Pre-summer celebration with live music, DJs, Philly South Steaks, and cold brews.
  • Price: Free admission

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Chemistry at Harriet’s

  • When: Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • Where: Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Nashville
  • What: House-driven soundtrack, soulful grooves, and craft cocktails
  • Price: Free admission

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Full Moon Pickin’ Party

  • When: Friday, May 23, 2025
  • Where: Percy Warner Park
  • What: Family-friendly bluegrass music event with jam circles for musicians, local food trucks, cold brews, and more.
  • Price: Adults: $25 | Youth (7–17): $10 | Children (6 and under): Free

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Rooftop Bar at Play Playground

  • When: Friday to Monday, May 23-26, 2025
  • Where: Rooftop Bar at Play Playground
  • What: Just two blocks from Broadway in Downtown Nashville, you’ll find Play Playground’s rooftop bar featuring elevated cocktails, city views, and no ticket required to access.
  • Price: Free admission (rooftop only)

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Memorial Day Dash 5K

  • When: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Where: Adventure Science Center (beginning location)
  • What: 25th year of the Memorial Day Dash 5K hosted by the Nashville City Cemetery Association and the Metro Historical Commission.
  • Price: $40+

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Fun Things to Do in Nashville

The Pontoon Saloon

Enjoy the holiday weekend on the Cumberland River with The Pontoon Saloon. Guests can book a party pontoon boat for a private or public river cruise. This is a great option if you’re looking to have some fun off Broadway. Public cruises are $44-$49+ per person and host about 40 people per cruise. Private cruises can host up to 47 people per cruise, and guests can inquire for more pricing information here.

GURU DISCOUNT: Use promo code GURU10 to get 10% OFF Public and Private Cruises Sunday through Thursday (excludes BACH Party Cruises and Corporate Cruises).

Prefer to captain your own boat? Check out their sister company, Boat Rental Nashville and use promo code GURU to get 10% OFF your rental.

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Pool Access via ResortPass

Looking to hang by the pool over Memorial Day weekend? With ResortPass, you can now book a day pass to a variety of different hotels to use their pools. Some of the participating hotels include W Nashville, Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, Grand Hyatt Nashville, The Joseph, and Westin Nashville. In addition to day passes, some of the resorts have daybed and cabana options available for purchase.

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Volleyball + Drinks at Sandbar

Beach vibes only! Sandbar is a popular destination that offers sand volleyball, coconut and pineapple drinks, and a safe environment. All ages and dogs are welcome. Play in the sand, drink some cocktails (or mocktails), and soak up the sun on their spacious outdoor patio.

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Cheekwood Estate and Gardens + Enchanted Castles

If you venture a little outside of Nashville, you’ll find Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. This historic estate features 55 acres of beautiful gardens and world-class art. Admission to Cheekwood varies based on membership status and age.

Right now, kids can enjoy Enchanted Castles throughout the estate. There are five standalone castle-like playhouses where kids can climb, slide, and explore.

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DC Summer + SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland

DC Summer kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend at Gaylord Opryland! This all-new seasonal event in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experience features action-packed DC Universe-themed attractions, including live shows, character dining, pool parties, themed scavenger hunts, and merchandise pop-ups—all centered around iconic DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains.

Combine the DC Summer experience with SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland, one of the country’s first upscale indoor and outdoor water attractions. As of right now, the only way to guarantee access to SoundWaves is by reserving the SoundWaves Experience Overnight Package. This package will include room accommodations, passes to SoundWaves, and early entry. Expect attractions such as slides, a kids’ area, a lazy river, private cabanas, and more.

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EAT and DRINK SPECIALS + CATERING

  • STK Nashville (Gulch)
    Date: Friday to Monday, March 23-26, 2025
    Food: 20% off all food for veterans, active-duty military, reserves, first responders, and Gold Star families

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  • Lona (Downtown)
    Date: Friday and Saturday, May 23-24, 2025 (4:00pm to 6:00pm) | Sunday and Monday, May 25-26, 2025 (5:00pm to 6:00pm & 9:00pm to 10:00pm)
    Drinks: $5 cervezas, $6 house wines, and $7 handcrafted Latin cocktails

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  • Char (Green Hills)
    Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
    Food: $12 burgers all day long (dine-in only)

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  • Fat Bottom Brewing (The Nations)
    Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
    Food: 50% off all food in the taproom for active and veteran military
    Drinks: 50% off all beverages in the taproom for active and veteran military

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  • Martha My Dear (East Nashville)
    Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
    Food: $1 hot dogs

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  • Stateside Kitchen (Downtown)
    Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
    Food: tasty brunch specials including the Hangover Burrito, and Avocado Toast

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  • Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint (all Nashville locations)
    Order Date: ordering opens on Monday, May 12, 2025
    Pickup Date: Friday through Monday, May 23-26, 2025
    Food: Catering menu features BBQ packages, appetizers, and tasty a la carte options

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Helpful Guides

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, Nashville can be overwhelming for everyone during a holiday weekend. To help navigate where to stay, what to do, and where to eat, here are a handful of helpful guides.

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