Free events in Davidson County, TN

This event offers free admission and is open to ages 21 and up. Tickets are available.

Veterans can enjoy complimentary coffee provided by Veteran Canteen Services while they wait for health care appointments or connect with fellow Veterans. Peer support specialists will be available to share information about services offered through the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. Light snacks will be available. The gathering takes place in the main lobby of the Nashville VA Medical Center, on the first floor next to the main elevators. Point of contact: Alotha Mayes, Peer Specialist, Veteran Justice Outreach.

Food trucks roll into Nashville for a multi day celebration at Opry Mills, featuring more than 40 trucks and vendors serving gourmet bites and desserts. Browse a marketplace of artisans offering handmade jewelry, artwork, and crafts, and enjoy activities for all ages in a lively setting. Admission is free for everyone. Free ticket registration is available and helps the food trucks plan for crowds.

At the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, award-winning author Lisajoy Sachs will sign copies of her novels Bright One and Golden Flight at Booth 51 and Booth 52. This gathering is one of the oldest literary festivals in the country, bringing hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville. It is free to attend and features stages for performances, a variety of food trucks, and many publishers and booksellers.

Award winning author Lisajoy Sachs will be at Booth 51 and Booth 52 signing her novels Bright One and Golden Flight during the Southern Festival of Books. This long running celebration of the written word takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville, bringing together hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors. The festival is free and features performance stages, food trucks, and many publishers and booksellers.

The Stolen Faces bring a weekly tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead to Acme Feed & Seed in Nashville. The show is open to all ages and free to attend.