☀️ Summer Events in Middle Tennessee (2025 Edition)

Summer in Middle Tennessee is more than just sweet tea and sunshine—it’s a season packed with music, food, festivals, and family fun. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong local, there’s always something happening just down the road.

Here are some of the best summer events in Middle Tennessee to mark on your calendar for 2025!

🎶 1. CMA Fest – Nashville

June 5–8, 2025
Country music fans, this one’s for you! The CMA Fest brings top artists and rising stars to downtown Nashville for four days of concerts, fan meetups, and free outdoor stages. Even if you’re not big on country, the energy is unforgettable.

📍Downtown Nashville
🎟 Some events free, others require tickets

🍑 2. Bell Buckle RC Cola & MoonPie Festival

June 21, 2025
This quirky and beloved small-town event is pure Southern charm. Enjoy live music, crafts, a parade, and, of course, all the RC Cola and MoonPies you can handle.

📍Bell Buckle, TN
🎟 Free

🎆 3. Fourth of July Celebrations

From Murfreesboro to Mt. Juliet to Nashville, you’ll find firework shows, parades, and live music across Middle Tennessee.

✨ Don’t Miss:

• Nashville Let Freedom Sing! (One of the biggest firework displays in the country)

• Murfreesboro’s Celebration Under the Stars

• Mt. Juliet’s Star-Spangled Celebration

🎭 4. Shakespeare in the Park – Nashville

August 2025 (Exact dates TBD)
Bring a blanket, a picnic, and enjoy an evening under the stars with professional performances of Shakespeare classics in Centennial Park.

📍Nashville – Centennial Park
🎟 Free with donations encouraged

🧀 5. Tomato Art Fest – East Nashville

August 9–10, 2025
Celebrate the tomato as the unifying fruit of summer! This fun and funky festival features live music, food trucks, tomato-themed art, a parade, and even a red-themed costume contest.

📍Five Points, East Nashville
🎟 Free

🐄 6. Wilson County Fair – Lebanon

August 14–23, 2025
One of the best county fairs in the state! Rides, pageants, tractor pulls, livestock shows, fried food—you name it. It’s everything a good summer fair should be and more.

📍James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Lebanon, TN
🎟 Tickets available online or at the gate

🌽 7. Local Farmer’s Markets & Outdoor Concerts

Don’t forget the smaller, weekly events happening in towns like Franklin, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and Nolensville. You’ll find:

• Fresh produce and handmade goods

• Live music at local parks

• Food truck nights and wine tastings

These are great ways to enjoy your community and meet your neighbors!

☀️ Ready to Call Middle Tennessee Home?

Middle Tennessee summers are full of life, and the people here make it even better. If you’re thinking about making a move—or just want to fall in love with the area all over again—I’d love to help.

Let’s chat about the neighborhoods, schools, and summer fun waiting for you here.

📞 615-653-2741
📧 kpaul@realtracs.com
🌐 kathypaulrealtor.com

– Kathy Paul
Rooted in Middle Tennessee. Ready to Guide You Home.