Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your perfect holiday season in Smyrna with our event guide. From Smyrna aficionados to curious travelers, our guide unlocks the city's holiday magic.
Popular events include the enchanting Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, where visitors can explore stunning light displays and festive decorations. For a delightful evening, enjoy the charm of the A Country Christmas Dinner Show, featuring live music and a warm, festive atmosphere. And the highly anticipated Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s Christmas at the Ryman is something you definitely don't want to miss this season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Custom decorations in the Historic Mansion by a former White House florist.
Explore Cheekwood Estate & Gardens illuminated by over a million twinkling lights. Enjoy s'mores, seasonal libations, and a Holiday Marketplace featuring unique gifts and decor. Tour the Historic Mansion, specially decorated by former White House florist Laura Dowling.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Holiday LIGHTS Cheekwood
Synchronized holiday lights with radio-guided experience.
The FrankTown Festival of Lights features over 200 synchronized holiday light displays along a half-mile route, with guests able to listen to holiday music on their car radios. The event includes special "Walkin' Wednesdays" where visitors can walk the lighted route and enjoy s’mores by the fire pit.
Where: Franklin | More Info: FrankTown Festival of Lights
"Largest lantern festival with over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns."
Nashville Zoo's Zoolumination features over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns, including mythical creatures and festive scenes, with live entertainment and special activities throughout the zoo.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Zoolumination
Synchronized light and music show with Santa's Village and petting zoo.
The Dancing Lights of Christmas is a spectacular drive-thru light and music show featuring over a million lights synchronized to festive music. The event includes admission to Santa's Village, visiting with Santa, and a petting zoo. It is open rain or shine and on all holidays, making it a perfect family outing.
Where: Lebanon | More Info: The Dancing Lights of Christmas
Large-scale Christmas light display with synchronized lights and festive characters.
Chad's Winter Wonderland in Lebanon, TN, features over 350 pieces of Christmas scenery, including a drive-thru Santa House and a synchronized light tunnel. The event is open from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, offering a festive and family-friendly experience with costumed characters and holiday treats.
Where: Lebanon | More Info: Chad's Winter Wonderland
Immersive ice sculptures and festive activities.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland features elaborate ice sculptures, festive activities, and over 3 million twinkling lights, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Holiday dinner show with live country music performances.
A Country Christmas Dinner Show at Gaylord Opryland features classic and original holiday music, paired with a festive meal crafted by award-winning chefs, creating an unforgettable evening of holiday entertainment.
Where: Nashville | More Info: A Country Christmas Dinner Show
Iconic holiday concert by Grammy-winning duo.
Amy Grant and Vince Gill present a cherished holiday tradition at the historic Ryman Auditorium, featuring beloved Christmas favorites and timeless classics.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s Christmas at the Ryman
World-class ballet performance with live music by the Nashville Symphony.
Nashville’s Nutcracker is a cherished holiday tradition that brings together history, magic, and dance. This production, choreographed by Paul Vasterling, features live music by the Nashville Symphony and includes exquisite costumes and sets. It invites audiences of all ages to revel in the splendor of the Sugar Plum Fairy's kingdom and the timeless adventure of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Nashville’s Nutcracker
Resounding Hallelujah Chorus performance.
Handel's Messiah is a grand musical performance featuring the resounding Hallelujah Chorus, filled with passion, drama, and passages of stunning beauty. The Nashville Symphony Chorus, conducted by Tucker Biddlecombe, performs one of the most inspiring works of music ever written, accompanied by four astounding soloists.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Handel's Messiah
Holiday dinner show with country music and a festive meal.
The Frontmen’s “Holidays & Hits” is a holiday dinner show featuring classic and original holiday music, paired with a festive meal crafted by award-winning chefs.
Where: Nashville | More Info: The Frontmen’s “Holidays & Hits”
Intimate holiday concert with a pre-show Christmas Carol Singalong.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas is a special holiday concert featuring the husband-and-wife Americana duo performing traditional and original Christmas songs. The event includes a VIP package with a premium reserved ticket, an intimate pre-show Christmas Carol Singalong Performance, and a custom ornament.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Drew and Ellie Holcomb Holiday Concert
Harmonious siblings performing original holiday songs with the Nashville Symphony.
Girl Named Tom brings their unique blend of original holiday songs and timeless classics to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, featuring the Nashville Symphony. The trio, known for their harmonious performances, will captivate audiences with their debut holiday EP, One More Christmas.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Girl Named Tom Holiday Concert
Grammy-winning performer brings Broadway and Christmas classics to the symphony stage.
Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the Nashville Symphony to deliver orchestrated versions of beloved Christmas, Broadway, and popular music hits, showcasing his vocal prowess and genuine charm.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Leslie Odom, Jr. with Nashville Symphony
Immersive ice sculptures and scenes from The Polar Express.
ICE featuring The Polar Express is an immersive attraction at Gaylord Opryland, showcasing nine scenes from the iconic holiday film carved out of over 2 million pounds of ice. The exhibit maintains a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit, with guests provided with blue parkas to stay warm. The attraction includes live carving demonstrations, six thrilling ice slides, and photo-worthy moments.
Where: Nashville | More Info: ICE featuring The Polar Express™
Country music performers paired with a festive holiday meal.
Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays Dinner Show features country music performers, including Darryl Worley, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Deana Carter, Billy Dean, Andy Griggs, and Billy Gilman. Guests enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by award-winning chefs followed by live entertainment.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays Dinner Show
Interactive breakfast with Peanuts characters.
Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang for a delightful breakfast experience at Ravello in Gaylord Opryland Resort. Enjoy a delicious meal with your family and take memorable photos with beloved characters like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
Victorian-themed street festival with Dickens characters.
The 39th Annual Dickens of a Christmas in historic downtown Franklin, TN, recreates the time of Charles Dickens with musicians, dancers, and Dickens characters filling the streets. Expect to see and interact with Fagin from Oliver Twist, Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol, along with a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas offering treats for children.
Where: Franklin | More Info: 39th Annual Dickens of a Christmas
Traditional holiday entertainment and demonstrations in historic settings.
Yulefest in Goodlettsville is an annual holiday event featuring musicians, storytellers, and demonstrators in historic cabins and homes. Visitors can enjoy simple, natural decorations, refreshments, and unique shopping at the gift shop.
Where: Goodlettsville | More Info: Yulefest in Goodlettsville
Community-driven holiday celebration with a food drive.
The Smyrna Christmas Parade is a cherished tradition featuring floats, bands, classic cars, dancers, and Santa & Mrs. Claus. It promotes community involvement through a food drive and encourages festive participation.
Where: Smyrna | More Info: Smyrna Christmas Parade
Traditional holiday activities in a charming Victorian-style town.
Celebrate the simple goodness of the season in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, with FREE sleigh rides with Santa, a Quilt Walk Tour of Homes, a s'mores pit, a Pet Parade, and a Gingerbread Decorating contest.
Where: Bell Buckle | More Info: Bell Buckle Old Fashioned Christmas
Holiday celebration in a historic home setting.
Celebrate the holiday season at the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation with a festive open house. Explore the historic Greek Revival home, outbuildings, and grounds while enjoying seasonal decorations and activities.
Where: Smyrna | More Info: Christmas Open House at Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation
