🍂 Nashville’s Late November & Early December: Sound, Story & Seasonal Wonder

🧳 For Out-of-Towners: Essential Nashville Experiences

• Ryman Auditorium Tour   📅 Daily | 📍 116 5th Ave N 🎟 Info: ryman.com/tours

Walk the storied halls of the “Mother Church of Country Music.”

• Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum   📅 Daily | 📍 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S 🎟 Info: countrymusichalloffame.org

Immersive exhibits tracing the roots of American music.

• Johnny Cash Museum   📅 Daily | 📍 119 3rd Ave S 🎟 Info: johnnycashmuseum.com

A red-brick sanctuary dedicated to the Man in Black.

• Broadway Honky Tonks   📅 Nightly | 📍 Lower Broadway 🆓 Free entry, pay as you go

Live music every night — Tootsie’s, Robert’s Western World, and more.

• Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery   📅 Daily | 📍 5025 Harding Pike 🎟 Info: bellemeadeplantation.com

Historic tours paired with Tennessee wine tastings.

🤝 General Networking Mixers

• AMA Nashville Holiday Mixer: Sing, Mix & Mingle   📅 Nov 20 | 🕖 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM 📍 Lewis Communications 🎟 Info: amanashville.org/attend

Holiday karaoke, food, drinks, and networking with marketers and innovators.

• Coffee & Conversations: Engaging Your Community   📅 Dec 9 | 🕣 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM 📍 Tin Cup Coffee 🎟 Info: amanashville.org/attend

Members-only peer learning on community engagement.

🧠 Leadership & Professional Development

• TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention   📅 Nov 13–16 📍 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 🎟 Info: tsba.net

Workshops, networking, and leadership training for education leaders.

• WriterFest Nashville   📅 Nov 21–22 📍 Belmont University 🎟 Info: 10times.com/nashville-us?month=november

A gathering for writers, authors, and literary enthusiasts.

🏡 Industry-Specific Events

• National Workers Compensation & Disability Conference (NWCDC)   📅 Nov 11–13 📍 Music City Center 🎟 Info: 10times.com/nashville-us/tradeshows?month=november

Industry-leading expo for workers’ comp and disability professionals.

• Docks Expo   📅 Dec 2–4 📍 Music City Center 🎟 Info: 10times.com/nashville-us/tradeshows?month=november

Focused on marina and dock management innovations.

🌱 Entrepreneurial & Creative Gatherings

• Purpose of Wealth Summit   📅 Nov 8 📍 Cornerstone Nashville 🎟 Info: allevents.in/nashville/entrepreneurship--november

Financial empowerment and entrepreneurial strategy.

• GodMade Nashville Christian Creative Entrepreneurs Meetup   📅 Nov 18 | 🕖 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Gateway Church, Franklin 🎟 Info: eventbrite.com/e/godmade-nashville-christian-creative-entrepreneurs-november-meetup

Networking and prayer for Christian creators.

🕯️ Holiday Parties & Rooftop Revelry

• Camp Bobby Winter Pop-Up   📅 Nov 21 – Jan 28 📍 Bobby Hotel Rooftop 🎟 Info: do615.com/p/holiday-pop-ups-experiences-in-nashville

Igloos, campfires, and 70s-inspired décor.

• Holiday Rooftop Movies at The Hampton Social   📅 Nov 30 – Dec 23 📍 The Hampton Social, 201 1st Ave S 🎟 Info: eventbrite.com/e/holiday-at-the-hamptons-presents-holiday-rooftop-movies

Festive rooftop movie nights with cocktails and cozy blankets.

👻 Live Music & Immersive Shows

• Drake White Benefit for the Brain   📅 Nov 17 | 📍 Ryman Auditorium 🎟 Info: nashville-tn.events/november

Benefit concert with Riley Green, Jon Pardi, and Kassi Ashton.

• Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman   📅 Nov 29 – Dec 23 📍 Ryman Auditorium 🎟 Info: nashvillelife.com

Beloved holiday residency returns for its 15th year.

• Nashville’s Nutcracker   📅 Nov 29 – Dec 28 📍 TPAC – Andrew Jackson Hall 🎟 Info: nashvillelife.com

A Nashville holiday tradition with ballet and magic.

🌲 Holiday Trails & Pop-Ups

• Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood   📅 Nov 21 – Jan 4 📍 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 🎟 Info: nashvilleguru.com

Over one million twinkling lights across 55 acres.

• Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo   📅 Nov 13 – Feb 8 📍 Nashville Zoo 🎟 Info: notesonnashville.com

Lantern festival with mythical creatures and holiday magic.

🍴 Local Dining Guide: Best Places to Eat

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken — “Feel the burn, love the bird.” 🔥 Nashville’s most famous hot chicken with heat levels from mild to wild. https://maps.google.com/?q=Hattie+B’s+Hot+Chicken+Nashville

• Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack — “Where the legend began.” 👑 The original hot chicken institution, crispy and fiery. https://maps.google.com/?q=Prince’s+Hot+Chicken+Nashville

  
  

• Loveless Café — “Biscuits worth the drive.” 🥞 Famous for biscuits, country ham, and Southern comfort food. https://maps.google.com/?q=Loveless+Cafe+Nashville

  
  

• Etch — “Global flavors, Nashville heart.” 🌍 Upscale downtown dining with inventive dishes. https://maps.google.com/?q=Etch+Nashville

  
  

• Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant — “Eat, sing, repeat.” 🎶 Southern classics with live music. https://maps.google.com/?q=Puckett’s+Grocery+Nashville

  
  

• Rolf and Daughters — “Pasta with personality.” 🍝 Germantown favorite for inventive small plates and rustic-modern vibes. https://maps.google.com/?q=Rolf+and+Daughters+Nashville

  
  

• The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden — “Burgers, brats, and brews.” 🍔 German-style burgers, house sodas, and a lively beer garden. https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Pharmacy+Burger+Nashville

  
  

• Neighbors Germantown — “Your friendly neighborhood hangout.” 🍻 Laid-back bar and grill with hearty pub fare and local beers. https://maps.google.com/?q=Neighbors+Germantown+Nashville

  
  

• City House — “Pizza meets Southern soul.” 🍕 Germantown staple known for wood-fired pizzas and Italian-Southern fusion. https://maps.google.com/?q=City+House+Nashville

  
  

• Henrietta Red — “Oysters and elegance.” 🦪 Chic Germantown oyster bar with seafood-forward small plates. https://maps.google.com/?q=Henrietta+Red+Nashville

  
  

• Monell’s Dining & Catering — “Pass the biscuits, please.” 🍽 Family-style Southern dining in a historic Germantown house. https://maps.google.com/?q=Monell’s+Dining+Nashville

  
  

• Mas Tacos Por Favor — “One taco is never enough.” 🌮 Beloved East Nashville spot for authentic tacos and elote. https://maps.google.com/?q=Mas+Tacos+Por+Favor+Nashville

  
  

• Five Points Pizza — “Slice of the East Side.” 🍕 East Nashville institution serving New York-style pies and craft beer. https://maps.google.com/?q=Five+Points+Pizza+Nashville

  
  

• Peg Leg Porker — “BBQ with attitude.” 🐖 Award-winning ribs, pulled pork, and Southern sides. https://maps.google.com/?q=Peg+Leg+Porker+Nashville

  
  

• The Southern Steak & Oyster — “Surf, turf, and Southern charm.” 🥩 Downtown favorite for steak, oysters, and cocktails. https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Southern+Steak+and+Oyster+Nashville

  
  

• Ans R&D Catfish House — “Catch it crispy, eat it happy.” 🐟 Hidden gem serving fried catfish, hushpuppies, and classic sides. https://maps.google.com/?q=Ans+R&D+Catfish+House+Nashville

  
  

• Ed’s Fish House (Catfish House) — “Four fillets, no frills.” 🎣 Since 1972, famous for whiting and catfish sandwiches stacked high. https://maps.google.com/?q=Ed’s+Fish+House+Nashville

  
  

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina   📍 201 8th Ave S, 34th Floor, JW Marriott Nashville 🌆 “A rare experience, well done.” This Michelin-starred chef’s steakhouse specializes in prime cuts of American beef, Kobe, and wagyu, all slow-poached in butter and finished over oak, hickory, and cherrywood. 🦪 Fresh seafood and shellfish arrive daily, complemented by an award-winning wine program with 900+ selections. 🍸 Connected to Bourbon Sky, the rooftop bar with terrace seating that extends past the building’s edge — perfect for cocktails with panoramic city views. 🔗 Website: https://www.nashvillebourbonsteak.com