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Looking for fun, entertaining performing and visual arts events to check out in Nashville this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Eagle Scout Kendall Beard installed a Storybook Trail at Nashville's Hadley Park, featuring "The Thing About Bees" by Shabazz Larkin, to promote literacy and nature.

Nashville's local artists face indefinite wait for $2 million in grants, stalled due to budget concerns and an audit, affecting projects like Princella Smith's animated film.

Nashville's Fairgrounds unveils an interactive megaphone-shaped sculpture, Loqui, designed by artist Blessing Hancock to reflect the community's voice and spirit.

Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame honors Glen Campbell with a new exhibit and celebrates the release of "Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions," featuring collaborations with renowned artists.

The Main Street Festival in downtown Franklin is set to feature over 150 vendors, live music on four stages, a pet zone, and various food options this weekend.

Nashville prepares for a busy weekend with 100,000 visitors expected for events including a Predators game and a Morgan Wallen concert, with increased Emergency Communications staffing.

Alex Braden will create "Be As Water," an LED-based public art installation for Nashville's I-65/Arthur Avenue Underpass, aiming for completion in 2024 with a focus on community engagement and improved lighting.

Leslie Thompson, from a music major to podcasting success, produces for "The Bulletin" and created "Niche to Meet You," drawing on experiences and mentorship from her time at Belmont University.

Tennessee unveils a new collectible waterfowl stamp featuring a young artist's acrylic painting of a male redhead duck.

MTSU Arts is holding its annual celebration concert featuring performances from various art disciplines and special guest, opera singer Wendy Bryn Harmer. The event includes inducting new members into the MTSU Arts Hall of Fame.

The Tennessee State Museum's exhibition "Photography in Tennessee: Early Studios and the Medium’s First Century" opens June 10, showcasing over 200 historical pieces from 1839-1939.

Goodlettsville City Hall is hosting a series of free community art exhibits in July, featuring works from local artists and students, with regular updates to the display.

Tennessee allocates $5 million for museum and historic site maintenance and improvements, with applications due by August 25, 2025, and funds available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government-affiliated organizations.

Clarksville has restored the historic entrance arch at Public Square, preserving the city's architectural heritage with modern casting techniques and a commitment to authenticity.

Red Clay State Historic Park hosts a Cherokee Cultural Celebration showcasing traditional dances, crafts, and traditions of Cherokee tribes, with events including a hawk release and educational exhibits.

Tennessee introduces new attractions, eats, and experiences for the fall season, including ghost tours, a racing coaster, and various festivals and cultural events.

Columbia, Tennessee unveiled a Thurgood Marshall statue, honoring his civil rights legacy and the city's historical significance following the 1946 race riot.

The 4th Annual Starry Night event in Nashville is set to support arts education and cultural events through performances, art exhibits, and fundraising activities.

The Tennessee State Museum seeks partners to restore and relocate the Red Grooms Fox Trot Carousel, as per an official statement. An RFI invites proposals to manage the culturally significant carousel.

The TWRA has released a collectible waterfowl stamp featuring Glory Malone's artwork of a ruddy duck, with proceeds aiding habitat improvement in Tennessee.

Tennessee is launching a plethora of new tourist attractions in 2026, including scenic lifts in Gatlinburg, a night ride at Dollywood, and new eateries and hotels statewide.

"Clarksville, TN celebrates its history with the release of 'Historic Clarksville 1784-2024,' a book detailing its 240-year history, authored by Jimmy Settle and supported by Wally Burchett of Burchett Media."

Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026 registration is now open, celebrating local talent with showcases across the state and a grand performance at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe.

The Tennessee State Museum launches "Tennessee Voices, American Stories" to honor America's 250th anniversary, highlighting influential Tennesseans and their impact on U.S. history.

Soundcheck Nashville has relocated into Rock Nashville's 55‑acre rehearsal and production campus on Whites Creek Pike, moving its rehearsal operations into a tour‑ready complex.

The 34th Tin Pan South opens March 24 in Nashville with 97 shows across 10 venues and more than 400 songwriters. Tickets start at $15.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is pausing its 2026 edition and is already promoting a 2027 return on its official channels. Fans and local businesses await details.

Moves & Grooves unveiled plans for a Youth Arts & Innovation Center in Antioch, tied to a $10M capital campaign and financing for a three‑acre site. The project aims to centralize arts, maker labs, and STEAM for local youth.

Dogwood Arts fills April with trails, a downtown Chalk Walk (Apr 11), featured gardens (Apr 18 619) and a free festival (Apr 24 626) across Knoxville.

Don Schlitz, the songwriter behind Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” has died at 73 after a sudden illness. The Grand Ole Opry will honor him this weekend; services are pending.

Belmont broke ground on a $58M Curb College building on Music Row that will add labs, studios and a Center for Mental Health in Entertainment.

UT Libraries in Knoxville has accepted the bulk of Cormac McCarthy’s personal library — thousands of volumes and hundreds of annotated books that will be cataloged for research. The gift is already reshaping McCarthy scholarship at the university.

Rebecca Seaver, Dolly Parton’s niece and archivist, will lead the Life of Many Colors Museum in downtown Nashville. The exhibit will showcase costumes, awards and interactive galleries.

With fewer than 100 tickets left, the Bijou Jubilee on June 6 brings Margo Price and The Deslondes to Gay Street and the historic Bijou Theatre. All‑inclusive tickets include dinner, drinks and parking and benefit the theatre's preservation.

Since moving into the Foundry at World’s Fair Park, Knoxville Children’s Theatre has expanded classes and productions — and students now run shows onstage and behind the scenes.