BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Nashville: free\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, Ame rica/Chicago). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://c aldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains infor mation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/nashville-tn/this-weekend-free.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Nashville: free\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, Am erica/Chicago). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https:// caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains info rmation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Nashville · free · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ruthie Foster: In Conversation + Artifact Reveal DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002846Z UID:10000770-1789732800-1789740000@www.nmaam.org CATEGORIES:arts,free,music DESCRIPTION:Spend an intimate afternoon with Grammy-winning artist\, Ruthi e Foster\, whose voice has become one of the most powerful in American roo ts and blues music. \nThe conversation\, moderated by Celia Gregory\, is f ollowed by a permanent artifact donation reveal celebrating Foster’s las ting impact on the genre\, timed to the release of her new album. The reve al marks a significant addition to the museum’s growing collection of co ntemporary roots and blues history. \nSeats are first come\, first served. Free admission with RSVP. \nRSVP Here \nGet AMERICANAFEST Wristbands LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002846Z LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashvi lle\, TN\, 37203\, United States URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/ruthie-foster-in-conversation-artifact-rev eal/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:NMAAM X-SOURCE-URL:https://nmaam.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AMERICANAFEST 2026 Presents Roots Grow featuring Ward Davis\, Pure Grain\, Dallas Moore\, Hope McGregor\, Drew Landry & Surprise Special Gue st! DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063603Z UID:10045778-1789732800-1789772400@nashvegas.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:FREE ADMISSION LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063603Z LOCATION:3rd and Lindsley\, 818 3rd Ave. S\, Nashville\, 37210 URL:https://nashvegas.com/event/roots-grow-featuring-ward-davis-pure-grain -dallas-moore-hope-mcgregor-drew-landry-surprise-special-guest/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:Nashvegas.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://nashvegas.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bobby Rush: King of the Chitlin' Circuit — Film Screening & Q&A DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002846Z UID:10000771-1789743600-1789758000@www.nmaam.org CATEGORIES:film,free DESCRIPTION:Step inside the story of a blues legend. Join Grammy winner an d Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush for an AMERICANAFEST screening of his new documentary\, King of the Chitlin’ Circuit\, produced by Mississippi Pu blic Broadcasting. \nThe evening begins with a reception and museum welcom e before moving into the theater for the screening. The film follows the 9 2-year-old across seven decades — from Southern juke joints and the Chit lin’ Circuit to international stages\, film roles\, and a new PBS spotli ght. Following the screening\, Rush joins NMAAM’s Dr. Dexter Evans for a guided conversation and audience Q&A\, closing with a photo and meet-and- greet. \nAn immersive afternoon inside the story\, sound\, and legacy of t he blues as a foundation of Americana and Black music. \nSeats are first c ome\, first served. Free admission with RSVP. \nRSVP Here \nGet AMERICANAF EST Wristbands LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002846Z LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashvi lle\, TN\, 37203\, United States URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/bobby-rush-king-of-the-chitlin-circuit-fil m-screening-qa/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashvi lle-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:NMAAM X-SOURCE-URL:https://nmaam.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nashville Shakespeare Festival: "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T182521Z UID:10016918-1789752600-1789763400@nashvilleparent.com CATEGORIES:festival,free,theater DESCRIPTION:The Bard is back at the historic bandshell in Centennial Park (2500 West End AvenueNashville) Thursdays through Sundays (plus Labor Day) \, Aug. 20 – Sept. 20! Magic\, mischief\, and moonlight fill the Athenia n forest in this joyful tangle of love\, laughter\, and theatrical mayhem. When mischievous fairies meddle with runaway lovers and an unsuspecting t roupe of amateur actors\, dreams blur with reality and anything can happen . Full of wonder\, whimsy\, and enchantment\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare at his most playful. This production is sure to delight aud iences of all ages! Each evening will begin with food vendors and an “In sight” talk at 5:15\, Pre-show concert at 6 and the main performance at 7 p.m. The Festival is a free event (with a suggested $20 per person donat ion per show).  \n  \nMORE THINGS TO DO! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182521Z LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 2500 West End Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States URL:https://nashvilleparent.com/event/nashville-shakespeare-festival-2/202 6-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:Nashville Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://nashvilleparent.com/nashville-sc-and-wego-public-tran sit-expand-on-partnership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Americana Music Association Presents: Madeline Edwards\, Micah Edw ards\, Meg McRee & Lamont Landers DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063603Z UID:10046273-1789754400-1789772400@nashvegas.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Reservations are strongly encouraged for AMERICANAFEST events. Tickets are free of charge for Gold Circle and Silver wristband holders\, however\, there is a minimal service fee at the time of reservation. Gues ts who are AMERICANAFEST festival passholders or general public will need to pay the $20 show cover charge upon arrival. The Bluebird Cafe and AMERI CANAFEST are unable to guarantee access to attendees with a Gold Circle wr istband\, a Silver wristband\, or a Festival wristband. To attend as a wal k-up\, please arrive by 5:30 p.m. Available seats will be offered first to AMERICANAFEST Gold Circle and Silver wristband holders at no charge. Rema ining seats will be $20\, offered first to Festival wristband holders in t he walk-up line\, then the general public. Ticket reservations at The Blue bird Cafe are an agreement to pay the cover charge and applicable taxes/fe es and to meet the $15.00 per seat food and/or drink minimum. There is a 6 seat maximum per ticket order. Ticket holders may cancel their reservatio n for a full refund of the ticket price and applicable tax (excluding tick eting fees) if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the sched uled showtime. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the show are non-refu ndable. To cancel\, please email info@bluebirdcafe.com or call 615-383-146 1. Phone line hours are Monday-Friday\, 12-4 pm. There are 18 tables\, 8 b ar seats and 8 pew church seats available for reservation. The remaining p ew seats for this show are not reserved in advance. These seats are availa ble on a first come/first served basis when doors open. Note: When making reservations\, choose the table you would like and then add the number of seats you need to your cart by using the + button. You are NOT reserving a n entire table if you choose 1 (by choosing 1\, you are reserving 1 seat). We reserve ALL seats at each table. If you are a smaller party at a large r table\, you will be seated with guests outside your party. \nTickets fro m $5 – $5 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063603Z LOCATION:The Bluebird Cafe\, 4104 Hillsboro Pike\, Nashville\, TN\, 37215\ , United States URL:https://nashvegas.com/event/americana-music-association-presents-madel ine-edwards-micah-edwards-meg-mcree-lamont-landers/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:Nashvegas.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://nashvegas.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Factory Farmers Market at The Factory at Franklin DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T181730Z UID:333124-1789808400-1789822800@franklinis.com CATEGORIES:free,market DESCRIPTION:Factory Farmers Market at The Factory at Franklin – Every Sa turday\, Year-Round\nThe Factory at Franklin is proud to host a year-round Saturday farmers market in Franklin\, Tennessee. The Factory Farmers Mark et is a highly curated market featuring local farmers\, artisan food produ cers\, and specialty vendors offering fresh\, wholesome\, and thoughtfully crafted goods. \nShoppers can enjoy farm-fresh produce\, meats\, baked go ods\, specialty foods\, and more—all in a welcoming community setting at one of Franklin’s most iconic destinations. The market is family-friend ly\, free to attend\, and open rain or shine. Also\, there is free on-site parking. \nCome support local farmers and makers while enjoying the charm and history of The Factory at Franklin \nFactory Farmers Market\, 230 Fra nklin Road\, Franklin\, TN (Front entrance under the iconic water tower pl aza). LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181730Z LOCATION:THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN\, 230 Franklin Road\, Franklin\, TN\, 370 64\, United States URL:https://franklinis.com/event/factory-farmers-market-at-the-factory-at- franklin/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=n ashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:FranklinIs | Downtown Franklin\, Brentwood TN Events\, Thing s to Do\, Shopping\, Restaurants\, Antiques\, Events\, Family Fun\, Church \, Entertainment\, Living and more. X-SOURCE-URL:https://franklinis.com/popstroke-nashville-to-open-in-early-2 026-with-indoor-outdoor-mini-golf-dining-and-family-fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheekwood Harvest DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002413Z UID:10010127-1789808400-1789837200@nashvilleparent.com CATEGORIES:civic,free DESCRIPTION:During this six-week festival\, Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park D rive\, Nashville) transforms into a seasonal wonderland on Tuesdays throug h Sundays\, Sept. 19 – Nov. 1\, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Highlights includ e the Pumpkin Village featuring three interactive pumpkin houses\, a scare crow trail and thousands of pumpkins. New this year\, the fun continues af ter dusk at Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays and live music on the weekends. fr om 12 – 2 p.m. Plus\, stroll the new “Marigold River\,” featuring 2\ ,500 blooms lining the walkway from the Bradford Robertson Color Garden to Arboretum Lawn. The whole thing happens Cost is $21-29 for adults who ar e not-yet members\; $14-22 for youth who are not-yet members. Children 2 a nd under are free. There is a $2 service fee and $5 parking fee on each ti cket. Members receive free admission. \nMORE PHOTOS\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n   \n\nMORE THINGS TO DO! LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002413Z LOCATION:Cheekwood\, 1200 Forrest Park Dr\, Nashville\, TN\, 37205\, Unite d States URL:https://nashvilleparent.com/event/cheekwood-harvest-2/2026-09-19/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:Nashville Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://nashvilleparent.com/nashville-sc-and-wego-public-tran sit-expand-on-partnership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heartbeat Saturdays DTSTART:20260919T163000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T185011Z UID:10000290-1789817400-1789828200@www.nmaam.org CATEGORIES:community,free,music DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday in the NMAAM lobby from 11:30 AM to 2:3 0 PM for Heartbeat Saturday\, a curated event that is free and open to the public. Experience vibrant music and community engagement with our reside nt DJ\, Smoke! \nDJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene\, known fo r blending contemporary beats with classic tracks to create an unforgettab le atmosphere. With a keen ear for rhythm and an unmatched ability to read the crowd\, DJ Smoke transforms every performance into a high-energy expe rience. \nHeartbeat Saturdays are NMAAM’s community health initiative\, meant to get your heart pumping and your feet grooving. We can’t wait to welcome you to our dance floor! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T185011Z LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashvi lle\, TN\, 37203\, United States URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/heartbeat-saturdays/2026-09-19/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:NMAAM X-SOURCE-URL:https://nmaam.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Joy Oladokun: Music\, Story & Legacy DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002846Z UID:10000772-1789826400-1789833600@www.nmaam.org CATEGORIES:arts,free,music DESCRIPTION:Join one of music’s most compelling genre-defying voices for an unforgettable afternoon. In advance of her new album Hope Is A Heavy T hing\, Joy Oladokun reflects on identity\, resilience\, and belonging thro ugh an intimate conversation and live performance. \nThe event culminates with the unveiling of a permanent museum artifact honoring her impact on m usic and culture. \nSeats are first come\, first served. Free admission wi th RSVP. \nRSVP Here \nGet AMERICANAFEST Wristbands LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002846Z LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashvi lle\, TN\, 37203\, United States URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/joy-oladokun-music-story-legacy/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:NMAAM X-SOURCE-URL:https://nmaam.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DTSTART:20260921T000000Z DTEND:20260921T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T002822Z UID:10001895-1789930800-1789930800@stationinn.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:The world-famous Station Inn Bluegrass Jam! \nDoors open at 7p m. No Cover. \nThis is not a show. This is a night for musicians and singe rs from all over the world to gather and enjoy making music together. You never know who might show up! \nAll are welcome! If you’re a player\, br ing an instrument and join the fun. If you just want to listen\, that’s fine too! Enjoy the music with a hot pizza and a cold beer! LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T002822Z LOCATION:Station Inn\, 402 12th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37075\, Un ited States URL:https://stationinn.com/event/bluegrass-jam-7-2-2/2026-09-20/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nashville-tn X-SOURCE-NAME:Station Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://stationinn.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR