The annual Light the Nations is Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 2:00pm to 10:00pm along 51st Avenue in The Nations. This event highlights local businesses, art, and vendors. Attendees can expect a fun community experience with music, food trucks, and amazing live entertainment. Admission is free. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly event.

Event Highlights:

• Live music on multiple stages
• Local food trucks
• Local artisan marketplace
• College football games on big screens in the Tailgate Area presented by the Tennessee Titans
• kid-friendly activities
• Nerdy Talk Trivia every hour on the hour
• Edley’s Hot Wing Eating Contest at 4:00pm (registration required)
• Appearance by the Titans Drumline