Weekly Email - Tuesday - 12/09/2025

December 09, 2025

Multi-platinum-selling artists Amy Grant and Vince Gill are back at Ryman Auditorium for their 15th Annual Christmas Residency. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to their sold-out show on 12/19 + a festive vinyl prize pack - ENTER TO WIN!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

December is such a busy month, bringing the family together for all kinds of festive activities. Ice skating, seasonal movies, themed events, live music, and more - Nashville has tons of exciting holiday happenings to share with loved ones.

  • ELF IN CONCERT (12/10 - 12/11) Experience this Christmas classic on the big screen, brought to life by the Nashville Symphony performing the score at Schermerhorn Symphony Center!

  • ICE! A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (Now - 1/3) Don’t miss this Charlie Brown arctic adventure with magnificent sculptures hand-carved from 2 million pounds of ice. Enjoy ice skating, ice slides, and the true meaning of Christmas at Opryland!

  • HOLIDAY SEASON AT NASHVILLE YARDS (Various Dates & Events) They’ve got The Rink Under Broad, perfect for ice-skaters of all levels and ages, holiday movie showings of The Grinch, Elf, and Home Alone with free cocoa, hot cider, and photos with Santa at Ascension Saint Thomas Landing!*

  • HOWDY HOLIDAYS (12/13) Enjoy live music, line dancing, photos with Santa, balloon animals, face painting, hot chocolate, and cookie dough samples at Fifth + Broadway. The first 250 people will receive a free ornament with custom engraving, and there will be tons of discounts throughout the Christmas market!

  • 40TH ANNUAL DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS (12/13 - 12/14) Using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop, this interactive holiday staple uses musicians, dancers, and Dickens characters to fill the streets!

  • A MAGICAL WINTER EVENING (12/13) Cozy up around the crackling fire pits toasting marshmallows while Mrs. Claus tells tales and sings carols from the North Pole at Breeden’s Orchard!

  • LASER HOLIDAY (12/18 - 12/22) Fun for all ages - enjoy classic and modern holiday favorites set to fantastic lasers at Adventure Science Center’s planetarium.

  • HANUKKAH TOT SHABBAT (12/20) Bring the little ones to the East Nashville Branch Library to celebrate the magic of Hanukkah with festive songs and seasonal crafts!

  • RUBIKS GROOVE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (12/20) Take the family to 3rd & Lindsley for a night of nostalgia as Rubiks Groove delivers a 360° musical experience taking you through the 80s, 90s, 00s, and holiday faves. Win tix!

  • HOLIDAY PUBLIC SKATE (Now - 12/31) Tis' the season! Bundle up and join the Ford Ice Centers this Holiday season! All December long holiday-themed Public Skate times will be available to get you and the family in the jolly mood. Pre-registering is highly encouraged, so secure your spot today!*

  • UMOJA NIGHT (12/26) Celebrate the rich traditions of the Kwanzaa holiday through hands-on activities, cultural music, live performances, African American cuisines, and dancing at Plaza Mariachi!

THE “I FORGOT A GIFT” FIX

That song is back on every playlist, and your shopping list is judging you. For $50, Do615 MORE saves the day with a year of free monthly tickets to concerts, comedy, and family-friendly fun. Instant delivery, zero wrapping paper, endless gratitude. Sale ends Dec 17. Gift Memberships can only be redeemed by new DoMORE Members, and can't be applied to existing Memberships.

WHERE TO EXPERIENCE HOLIDAY LIGHTS

🎶 Franktown Festival Of Lights

Now - December 31st at Williamson County Ag Expo

Drive through 200+ magical displays with synchronized music, then enjoy s’mores, cocoa, and FREE pics with Santa by the giant Christmas tree!

✨ Holiday LIGHTS

November 29th - December 28th at Cheekwood

Wander the gardens for a one-mile stroll through millions of lights aglow - a can’t-miss Cheekwood experience, whether it’s your first time or a yearly tradition.

🎄 Upper Cumberland Christmas Light Show

Now - December 30th at Putnam County Fairgrounds

Drive through a million sparkling lights, magical displays, and festive scenes at the Upper Cumberland Christmas Light Show!

🔮 Holly Jolly Festival Of Lights

Now - December 23rd at Lucky Ladd Farms

Enjoy cozy campfires, Christmas shopping, a letters to Santa station, fun photo ops, a snow globe experience, pony rides, and a twinkling trail to follow at the Holly Jolly Festival Of Lights!

🐉 Zoolumination

Now - February 8th at Nashville Zoo

Zoolumination, America’s largest lantern festival, is back at Nashville Zoo with more than a thousand hand-crafted silk sculptures to admire. Wander among giant illuminated creatures, dazzling scenes, and glowing walkways on your way to the North Pole Village and Santa’s workshop for festive treats!

✨ Dancing Lights Of Christmas

Now - January 4th at Wilson County Fairgrounds

Experience over 2.5 miles of synchronized magic set to music at the Dancing Lights of Christmas drive-through. They also have a petting zoo, rides, games, and pics with Santa!

❄️ Lights On Trotters

Now - January 2nd at Trotters Lane

Check out the award-winning residential walk-through displays at Lights On Trotters - there are so many houses in the same vicinity that get completely decked out!

🌺 A Country Christmas

Now - January 3rd at Opryland Resort

Both indoors and outdoors, discover more than five million festive lights at every bend of the resort at A Country Christmas - the perfect backdrop for your family photos!

Meet Up With Santa!

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