Here's what to do in Nashville this week

Here's what to do in Nashville this weekPhoto: Nelly Jerobon/Unsplash
Hoodline
Published on September 05, 2019

From a boat race to a farm dinner, there's plenty to enjoy in Nashville this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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13th Annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival

From the event description:

The Cumberland River Compact Dragon Boat Festival is going on its 13th year of hosting the Dragon Boat races off the East Bank Landing of the Cumberland River, just at the end of Lower Broadway in Downtown Nashville. A series of four-boat heats will race a roughly 200-meter stretch of the Cumberland River between the Woodland Street Bridge to the Shelby Street Walking Bridge, to the Grand Champion prize. The races engage Nashville’s most competitive teams to claim the Grand Champion title, all the while fundraising to support the work of the Cumberland River Compact to keep the Cumberland River and its tributaries clean and healthy for future generations.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: East Bank Landing / Cumberland Park, 2 Victory Ave.
Admission: Free
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Cultivating Safe & Healthy Communication

From the event description:

All About Women is excited to bring our Lunch and Learn Series in North Nashville! This Lunch and Learn will focus on cultivating safe and healthy communication. There will be information for all ages including activities for the kids! Lunch is provided for FREE and there is no fee for admittance.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Family & Children Services, 2400 Clifton Ave.
Admission: Free
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Farm Dinner in the City

From the event description:

Join us for our first Farm Dinner in the City! We have teamed up with JW Marriott to bring the farm dinner experience to their outdoor Green Space, in the heart of downtown Nashville. You'll experience all the festivities of our farm dinners — local spirits, artisans, farm fresh ingredients sourced from local farms — in a five-course meal along with live music and an open bar! The hotel will be providing a “Taste of JW” for the various courses, which will highlight their different restaurants, one of which is Bourbon Steak. 

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Green at JW Marriott Nashville, 201 Eighth Ave. South
Admission: $135
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Rock Eupora/Blood Root/Future Crib Triple Release Show

From the event description:

Rock Eupora, Future Crib and Blood Root at the High Watt.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 p.m.- Sunday, Sept. 8, 12 a.m.
Where: The High Watt, 1 Cannery Row
Admission: $5
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