december is packedddddd - holiday markets, concerts, pop-ups, drag brunches, cookie classes, light shows, and more events than i’ve ever covered in a single newsletter!

i’ve built this issue to be your go-to december cheat sheet. from festive things to do every single day to concerts, markets, hidden gems, and more!

this newsletter has all the highlights, but if you want the full list of every december event in nashville (hundreds!), there’s a link at the end of this newsletter. trust me, you’ll want it!

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since so many things are happening in nashville, feel free to skip to the FULL event list below!

🎶 drew & ellie holcomb’s neighborly christmas – dec 12, 7:30pm – holiday concert @ ryman auditorium

🎶 sarah brightman – dec 9, 7pm – holiday concert @ ryman auditorium

🎶 for king & country – dec 15–19, varies – “drummer boy christmas” @ grand ole opry house

🎶 home alone in concert – dec 5–7, varies – orchestra + screening @ schermerhorn

🎶 handel’s messiah – dec 19–21, varies – annual symphony performance @ schermerhorn

🎶 natalie grant & danny gokey – dec 13, 7pm – holiday concert @ the fisher center

🎶 leann rimes – dec 12, 8pm – holiday hits tour @ ryman auditorium

🎶 vince gill & amy grant – dec 10–20, varies – annual residency @ ryman auditorium

🎶 opry country christmas – through dec 23, varies – holiday opry show @ grand ole opry house

🎶 little big town – dec 1–4, varies – holiday concert series @ ryman auditorium

🎶 the mavericks – dec 5–6, 8pm – latin-country holiday show @ ryman auditorium

🎶 lady a – dec 21–23, varies – holiday concert run @ ryman auditorium

🎶 kip moore – dec 18, 8pm – country show @ ryman auditorium

🎶 a prairie home companion christmas – dec 15, 7pm – holiday radio theater @ ryman auditorium

🎶 avatar – dec 4, 8pm – metal show @ marathon music works

🎶 michael w. smith – dec 19–21, varies – christmas concert @ the fisher center

🎶 old crow medicine show – dec 30–31, varies – new year shows @ ryman auditorium

🎶 ricky skaggs & kentucky thunder – dec 7, 7pm – bluegrass christmas @ the fisher center

🎶 trisha yearwood – dec 2–3, 7pm – holiday orchestra show @ schermerhorn

🍽 verna cafe & bar / connie’s – all-day cafe that turns into a nighttime bar with creative small plates, miso corn babycakes, grit cakes, and a chill germantown vibe.

🍣 sushi-san – new sushi spot in 12 south featuring fresh fish, japanese whisky, and an old-school hip-hop soundtrack.

🍱 kase x noko – intimate east nashville omakase with high-quality fish, seasonal bites, and a sleek, elevated atmosphere.

🌶 alebrije – modern mexican restaurant in east nashville known for bold flavors, pozole, and creative seasonal dishes.

🍝 culaccino italian restaurant + bar – downtown italian kitchen with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a cozy date-night feel.

🧘 yoga + soundbath – dec 11, 6:30pm – donation-based class @ virgin hotels

🧘 christmas cookie class – dec 17, 6:30–8:15pm – cookie decorating @ prickly pear coffee co

🧘 christmas art class – dec 6, 9–11am – textured tree painting @ prickly pear coffee co

🧘 cup of cheer workshop – dec 2 – holiday workshop @ pont neuf bar

🧘 home for the holidays – dec 16 – festive crafting @ pont neuf bar

🧘 holiday cookie decorating party – dec 21, 5–6:30pm – cookie class @ dozen bakery

🍽 king market – laotian grocery and restaurant in antioch serving bold, flavorful dishes and some of the best southeast asian food in the city.

🍜 degthai – low-key thai street-food spot with rich curries, spicy noodles, and a loyal local following.

🌍 gojo ethiopian cafe – cozy, under-the-radar ethiopian restaurant offering hearty, authentic dishes and a friendly neighborhood vibe.

🥪 big al’s deli – tiny salemtown soul-food gem known for comforting breakfast plates, sandwiches, and home-style lunches.

🍷 once upon a time in france – intimate east nashville french bistro with vintage vibes, perfect for a quiet date night away from the downtown chaos.

🏒 predators vs calgary flames – dec 2, 7pm – nhl home game @ bridgestone arena

🏒 predators vs colorado avalanche – dec 9, 8:30pm – nhl home game @ bridgestone arena

🏒 predators vs st. louis blues – dec 11, 7pm – nhl home game @ bridgestone arena

🏒 predators vs carolina hurricanes – dec 17, 7pm – nhl home game @ bridgestone arena

🏒 predators vs toronto maple leafs – dec 20, 6pm – nhl home game @ bridgestone arena

🏒 predators vs new york rangers – dec 21, 6pm – nhl home game @ bridgestone arena

🛍️ skydeck christmas market – dec 13 & 20, 11am–4pm – holiday market + carolers @ skydeck on broadway

🛍️ art market – dec 20, 3–8pm – handmade goods + local vendors @ bearded iris brewing

🛍️ le petit holiday market – dec 6, 10am–1pm – holiday drinks + small biz vendors @ pont neuf bar

🛍️ holiday market with santa – dec 6, 10am–2pm – crafts + small biz shopping @ tn state museum
🛍️ a very bookish holiday market – dec 7, 1–4pm – bookish pop-up @ southern grist brewing

🛍️ mistletoe makers market – dec 6, 12–6pm – vendors + raffles @ 747 douglas ave

🛍️ acme holiday market – dec 7, 11am–4pm – 25+ vendors + drink specials @ acme

🛍️ nashville winter wonderland market – dec 6, 10am–8pm – 75+ vendors @ the fairgrounds nashville

🛍️ nashville makers holiday showcase – dec 14, 12–6pm – artisan pop-up + food trucks @ wedgewood-houston

🛍️ artisan holiday night market – dec 6, 5–9pm – evening shopping event @ germantown

check out all of the holiday pop ups in nashville! these spots will make the coziest night out!

too many spots to list here — grab the full trivia schedule at the link below! broken down by day and time!

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