10 Things to Do in Nashville in June

Nashville is one of the most representative cities in the South of the United States and as the capital of Tennessee is also one of the cradles of the most important musical genres in the country, such as country music. There you can find live music bars, some of the most famous recording studios and numerous festivals.

Among the things to see and do in Nashville in June, you can participate in charity fairs, attend jazz, blues and country music concerts, discover the city's flea markets, take part in Gay Pride celebrations and experience summer movie nights to make the most of the heat during your visit to the city.

The Predators are the city's ice hockey team and one of the most famous in the NHL, playing between the months of October and April. If you are planning to visit Nashville in June you can participate in some of the post-season activities that the team members carry out and one of them is the Craft Beer Solidarity Festival.

This festival combines several of the city's most prominent facets, such as sports, music and food and drink fairs, although the main protagonist is craft beer, which is sold at street stalls.

All proceeds from the annual Charity Festival in June are donated to the Nashville Predators Foundation for charitable activities.

These events, like Nashville' s food and drink tours, are ideal for beating the summer heat and getting a different side of Music City.

Details of Interest

• Price... Admission to the event has a starting cost of approximately €8.
• When... Every year in June, the NHL's post-season season.
• Where... Bridgestone Arena Stadium, 501 Broadway PL, Nashville.

Behind country music, jazz and blues are the two most popular musical styles in Nashville, and in June each year the city hosts the Jazz and Blues Festival to mark the start of summer. This weekend-long festival includes music concerts, food booths, as well as opening and closing parties.

The Nashville Jazz and Blues Festival is a Tennessee landmark and is not only a musical celebration but also a celebration of the history of the neighborhood and the city, bringing together top local and international artists and audiences from several southern states.

If you are planning to visit Nashville in June you can buy your tickets in advance online or purchase them once you are in town, but since it is a massively popular and traditional event tickets are usually sold out.

Details of interest

• Price... The entrance to the festival has an initial cost of approximately 45 euros per person.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... 1215 9th Ave, Nashville, Nashville.

The Nissan Taste Festival is Nashville's largest food and drink event and also one of the city's most traditional, because it pays homage to local culinary art and also to the flavors of each neighborhood in Tennessee's capital city. As in all Nashville festivals, it also includes live music concerts.

This festival also consists of cooking demonstrations and tastings of local products and has a very special format, since there is a single entrance fee for admission and then the drinks are free. The main protagonists of the Nissan Taste Festival are the local restaurants, bars and food stalls, which makes it one of the best attractions in Nashville.

This event is held every year in June and coincides with the hottest time in the city so it can be an ideal alternative if you plan to visit Nashville in summer and want to take refuge from the sun and high temperatures, as the festival is held in an enclosed space.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the event has an initial cost of approximately 59 euros per person and includes free access to all tastings.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... 350 Deaderick St., Nashville.

With more than 50 years of tradition, the CMA Music Festival is one of Nashville's most popular music events and offers a non-stop, 4-day, non-stop schedule of country music shows and double stages at various locations throughout the city.

This festival, which has changed venues several times, is now held every year in June in downtown Nashville, so you can not only enjoy the event but also visit the honky tonks, the typical southern bars where you can listen to local music.

The CMA Music Festival reaches its climax on the last day, when the evening concert at Nissan Stadium hosts more than 50,000 people who come to see the world's best country music artists live.

Details of interest

• Price... The entrance to the event has an initial cost of approximately 90 euros per person.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... At various locations in the city.

Flea Markets are very popular in the United States and Porter's is considered one of the top 10 in the country. During the weekend in June it is open with over 1000 merchants and stallholders offering their products to the public and it is also the ideal place if you want to sell an antique.

The Porter Flea Market is also open in December, although this time it focuses mainly on the Christmas theme, so you will only be able to discover it in its splendor if you plan to visit Nashville in June. This iconic flea market is the most famous in Tennessee and has been open for more than 50 years.

Located on the outskirts of the city, access to Porter's Flea Market is sensible because you can get there on several bus lines on the Nashville Tour Bus, which includes a stop in the area near the flea market entrance.

Details of Interest

• Price... Admission to the flea market is free.
• When... Every year during the third weekend in June.
• Where... 401 Wingrove St, Nashville.

Nashville is one of the most important cities in the United States but it still maintains traditions typical of southern folklore, so during June you can experience the popular summer movie nights in different parts of the city, where cult movies are projected and you can watch them from the car or in the seats located in front of the giant screen.

Food and beverage trucks are also usually set up at these movie series, and after the movie is over there are usually outdoor music shows and other activities, making the city's summer movie nights a spectacle for the whole family and an ideal alternative if you plan to visit Nashville with children.

Tickets to the movie series can be purchased for each film or for a group of shows, as there are screenings every day except when it rains, as the weather in Nashville during the summer is very hot but also humid.

Details of interest

• Price... The initial cost of tickets for each film is 10 euros per person.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... At different locations around the city.

The Nashville Pride Fest is the largest in Tennessee and also one of the most colorful, with its massive parade of floats and costumes through the streets of the city and a schedule full of music, dance, activities for all visitors who come to experience the traditional event.

In June, during the weekend of the Pride Festival, the bars and nightclubs located on Church Street, a place that stands out for its drag shows and karaokes, also open their doors.

You can also experience an alternative gay pride party if you plan to visit Nashville in September, Nashville in September, although the official global event is in June, which coincides with summer in the city.

Details of interest

• Price... It depends on the activity chosen during the party. Attendance to the parades and street activities is free.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... In different locations in the city.

Centennial Park is one of Nashville's most famous green lungs, the site of the American and Southern Parthenon and also the fixed venue for many of Nashville's events, including the American Craft Fair.

This fair is held each year in June and is highlighted by the participation of local artisans who represent their areas of expertise using materials such as ceramics, fabric, paint, leather and overlapping glass to produce original, handmade furniture, instruments, jewelry and other items.

As it could not be otherwise in the city, this fair also includes live music performances, food and beverage trucks and children's activities.

The tour of the fair will take you approximately 2 to 3 hours so it is an activity that you can do even during a short stay in the city. If that is your case, here is a list of things to do in Nashville in 3 days.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the fair is free.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... Centennial Park, Nashville.

Nashville's Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of the city's most eclectic events, and for one weekend in June you can experience a hot air balloon ride over the Tennessee countryside, watch a polo match and have a food and beverage tasting.

This family-friendly experience is weather dependent, which is why it's held every year in June. You can attend by reserving your spot in advance and paying an entrance fee, which is usually inexpensive, although you will need to purchase hot air ballooning services separately afterwards.

You can also fly in a hot air balloon if you plan to visit Nashville in July, although in that case you will not do it at the festival but on your own or within some of the tours outside the city.

Details of interest

• Price... The entrance to the fair has an initial cost of approximately 25 euros per person, although the services for the hot air balloon experience have an extra cost.
• When... Every year in June.
• Where... Just outside Nashville.

The Gulch Night Market is an outdoor entertainment fair that opens in June to usher in summer and brings together arts and crafts vendors, artists, food and beverage booths, street performers and retail venues. Located in The Gulch, a cozy Nashville neighborhood, this disruptive flea market lights up the city's nightlife.

During your walk through The Gulch you can also enjoy some of the city's street art, which is why it is common for the neighborhood to be included in city tours with local guides. It is also one of the best things to do in Nashville at night.

You can get to The Gulch from downtown Nashville by public transportation or on the city's tour buses.

Details of Interest

• Price... The Gulch Night Market is outdoors so admission is free.
• When... The market opens in June.
• Where... The Gulch, Nashville.

June is the month of the beginning of summer in Nashville so temperatures can reach highs of 30° and lows of 19°, although the average temperature is 25°, which makes the weather very pleasant throughout the month.

However, the city also has a humid climate and it tends to rain a lot, even during the summer, so I recommend that you always be prepared with light rain gear. If you plan to visit Nashville in August you will find that the rains are more sporadic and the weather is drier.

May through September is the peak season in Nashville and June is when the weather is at its hottest and the city offers many activities, so this is also when there is a larger influx of tourists.

If you want to visit the city with a smaller amount of tourists have to tour Nashville in October or during the winter months.

In June in Nashville it is summer and it is part of the high season so the prices are the highest of the year, especially in accommodation and some tours that change their price. If you want to avoid extra costs you can organize an itinerary and book excursions in advance.

The best prices you will see if you visit Nashville in winter although in that case the cold is usually quite intense and can affect some experiences in the city.

During the summer Nashville is hot and humid, so I recommend that you include the following in your suitcase:

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hat
• Lightweight t-shirt
• Lightweight coat
• Lightweight pants
• Rain jacket
• Waterproof footwear