Time to kick off for a fun filled summer! Check out all that’s happening in Nashville this month!
June 6, 2022: Rock N’ Jock: Celebrity Softball Game
Head to First Horizon Park to enjoy a softball game played by Nashville’s most prominent musicians, athletes, and comedians, including Chris Lane, Shawn Johnson, and more. The event raises funds for Folds of Honor Tennessee, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen and disabled military members. Tickets start at $19.39, and the fun begins at 6:30 p.m. firsthorizonpark.com
June 9 – 12, 2022: CMA Music Fest
One of Nashville’s most anticipated music festivals returns for another year! A four-day event, the 2022 CMA Music Fest includes performances by Darius Rucker, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Booth, and many more. Attendees can also head to Fan Fair X for additional performances, shopping, games, and more. While most daytime performances are free to attend, single-day general admission tickets for evening performances at Ascend Amphitheater and Nissan Stadium begin at $16. cmafest.com
June 10, 2022: Jazz Under the Stars
Enjoy New Orleans-inspired food as you listen to live music from Grammy Award-winning musician Nicholas Payton at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Bring a blanket to spread out and get ready to enjoy a spectacular evening of live music. The event begins at 7 p.m., and tickets for Cheekwood members are $55. Non-member tickets are $65. cheekwood.org
June 10 & 11, 2022: Porter Flea Summer Market
Porter Flea’s summer market returns to the Nashville Fairgrounds for another spectacular shopping event! Featuring over 200 vendors, attendees can peruse everything from clothing to home decor, jewelry, and more. The ticketed preview market takes place on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the market opens to the general public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. porterflea.com
June 10, 17, and 24, 2022: Friday Night Fireworks with the Nashville Sounds
Friday Night Fireworks at First Horizon Park is the perfect event to start your weekend. After every Nashville Sounds game through the end of the season, the Nashville skyline lights up with a post-game fireworks show. Single-game tickets begin at $15 each, and most games start at 7:05 p.m. milb.com
June 11, 2022: 4th Annual BBQ & Bluegrass
Head to Stephens Valley on Saturday, June 11, for the annual BBQ & Bluegrass event. The summer celebration includes food trucks like Smokin’ Buttz and Roscoe’s, live music by Grasstime Band, and fireworks. The event is free to attend and begins at 5 p.m. stephensvalley.com
June 11 & 12, 2022: Sara Sells June Sales
Sara Sells is a once-a-month furniture shopping experience! Offering beautiful furniture, accent pieces, lighting, and much more, this two-day event offers both in-person and online shopping with prices that can’t be beaten. Items can be taken home the same day, but if you fall in love with a piece that you’re unable to transport, Sara Sells offers alternate pick-up days and local in-home delivery. This month’s in-person sale takes place on Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the online sale runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 12. sarasells.com
June 11, 12, 18, and 25, 2022: Goos & Booze
Spirits are guaranteed to be lifted during this chocolate and libation session at Goo Goo Chocolate Co. During this 90-minute class, attendees can enjoy hands-on candy making, chocolate sampling, and delicious beverage pairings. The class also includes an insider look at the history of Nashville’s official candy bar, Classic clusters and an apron to take home, and 10% off any in-store purchase on the day of your class. Classes begin at 4 p.m., and registration is $90 per person. experience.googoo.com
June 14, 21 & 28 + July 12, 19 & 26, 2022: The Happy Hour Book Club
This summer, The Happy Hour dives into Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton as part of its weekly book club. The book follows two women who struggle with their culture and identity, meeting family expectations, what it’s like to be an exile, and how to love and live when their identity has been shaken to the foundation. All six sessions are $135, or you can drop in for an individual meeting for $25. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. thehappyhournash.com
June 15, 2022: Jordan Big Bottle Pardi at L.A. Jackson (Thompson Nashville Rooftop)
A lively rooftop affair co-hosted by John Jordan and singer/songwriter/producer, John Pardi at the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel. The evening features rare 3-liter, 6-liter, and 18-liter big bottles of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, new release Jordan wines, and delicious pairings by local Nashville chefs. The evening is complete with live music and the unveiling of a limited-edition collaboration between Pardi Batch Spirits and Jordan Winery, created exclusively for the city of Nashville. One hundred percent of the ticket proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $325, and you can opt for a $100 VIP add-on. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bgcmt.org.
June 17, 2022: Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by Abba
Calling all dancing queens! If you can’t get enough ABBA, head to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for its Gimme Gimme Disco event. The DJ-based dance party plays all of your favorite ABBA songs, plus plenty of other disco hits from the ’70s. Disco attire is encouraged, and tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m., and music begins at 9 p.m. brooklynbowl.com
June 17 – 19, 2022: 46th Annual American Artisan Festival
Taking place in Centennial Park, the American Artisan Festival offers unique artwork in various mediums from over 100 artists and makers. In addition to handmade goods, attendees can enjoy 25 live musical acts, food, cocktails, and free children’s art activities and artist demonstrations. Event hours are Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. While the event is free to attend, patron passes are available for purchase. americanartisanfestival.com
June 18, 2022: Made in TN Grand Re-Opening
Made in TN has moved to a new, larger space inside The Factory at Franklin! Join them on Saturday, June 18, as they host a grand re-opening celebration in their new space in suite 12E (next to Liberty Hall). The free event includes cotton candy, DIY Father’s Day cards, store giveaways, and more! shopmadeintn.com
June 18 & 19, 2022: Music City Freedom Festival
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Music City Freedom Festival! Taking place at Hadley Park, the free event includes two days of live music, delicious food, local vendors, and inflatables for children. The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. on both days. musiccityfreedomfest.com
June 24 – 26, 2022: NASCAR Weekend
Experience the best of racing at Nashville Superspeedway during the 2022 NASCAR Weekend. The series kicks off on Friday, June 24, with the Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and continues on Saturday, June 25, with the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race. The series concludes on Sunday, June 26, with the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. Tickets for individual races begin at $35. visitmusiccity.com
June 25 & 26, 2022: Nashville Pride Festival
Nashville Pride Festival returns to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park! In addition to the annual parade, the celebration includes performances from Walk The Moon, Jessie James Decker, Tanya Tucker, and more. Be sure to also shop the 225+ vendors and stop by the kid and family zone. Tickets start at $5, and festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday. nashvillepride.org
Happy June, Friends!