Best Memorial Day weekend events in Nashville, Middle Tennessee 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As Middle Tennessee prepares for the long holiday weekend, local communities are gearing up for a mix of Memorial Day ceremonies, live entertainment, sporting events, festivals, and lake crowds expected to draw thousands of visitors.

Here’s a look at some of the biggest events happening around Middle Tennessee this Memorial Day weekend:

Nashville: Concerts, soccer and Memorial Day celebrations

Downtown Nashville is expected to draw large crowds throughout Memorial Day weekend as tourists and locals fill Broadway’s bars, rooftops, and music venues beginning Friday night.

One of the weekend’s largest events will be country star Chris Stapleton’s “All American Road Show” concert Saturday, May 23, at Nissan Stadium…

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