The best arts & culture spots in Nashville

“When tights snag or shoes squeak at the worst time, Aura Active is the nearby spot for solid dancewear, dance shoes and practice-ready active pieces that can handle rehearsal season. Clean basics, fun finds and reliable quality make it an easy go-to for Hendersonville dancers.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Step inside Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville’s “Home of 1,000 Hits” and birthplace of the Nashville Sound, where Elvis, Dolly, and Waylon recorded. The tour drops you on the very spot those songs were cut, a crisp reminder of why we live here.”

From the Nashville newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Part small-town museum, part community hangout, Amqui Station & Visitors Center in Madison pairs railroad history saved by Johnny Cash with a seasonal Sunday farmers market and pavilion energy. Swing by this week for local produce, live music, and exhibits that make trains feel cool again.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, August 28, 2026

“For a quick jolt of TV nostalgia, Cooter's Nashville is Nashville’s Dukes of Hazzard museum packed with relics, from props and costumes to the General Lee, plus Daisy's Jeep, Rosco's patrol car, and Cooter's tow truck. It’s a fun local flex when friends visit, and a low-key nostalgia trip anytime.”

From the Nashville newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is a Greek Revival mansion where the Born For A Storm exhibit, guided tours, and walks through the mansion and grounds bring Jackson’s complicated story to life, including a moving visit to the Enslaved Cemetery. Consider it your midweek field trip.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 19, 2026

“If you want a local history fix without trekking downtown, Two Rivers Mansion delivers with guided tours, field trips, and seasonal happenings like Music at the Mansion, movie nights on the lawn, and even paranormal investigations... all set in a beautifully restored 1859 landmark on parkland.”

From the Mount Juliet newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Skip the tourist shuffle and slip into the Johnny Cash Museum for a focused hit of Music City soul, with photos, memorabilia, and the stories behind them. It’s an easy, inspiring detour that’ll send you home humming and maybe texting your dad about his vinyl.”

From the Nashville newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Madame Tussauds Nashville turns a regular afternoon into a music time warp, letting you snap up-close with Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Elvis Presley, and more. Wander themed zones, try the Wax Hands thing, or make it a Wax & Wine Combo kind of outing.”

From the Nashville newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Multilevel museum teaching kids about tech, health & ecology with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.”

“Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics.”

“Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum keeps Nashville’s soundtrack evolving with artifacts and interactive exhibits, from Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker to Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward and American Currents: State of the Music, plus intimate songwriter sessions and musician spotlights that make weeknights…”

“Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum spotlights the session players, engineers and producers behind the hits, with artifacts like Jimi Hendrix’s Strat, James Jamerson’s P-Bass and the American Sound Studio where Elvis recorded.”

From the Nashville newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Family-friendly museum featuring exhibits on gospel, hip hop and jazz.”

“, from teeny microcars to amphibious oddballs and propeller experiments. Locals love the rotating exhibits and weekend vehicle demos, which feel less like a museum and more like a rolling conversation.”

From the Nashville newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Frist Art Museum is serving a big dose of wonder right now with International Surrealism from Tate featuring Dalí, Magritte, Miró, and Tanning, plus luminous Interwoven by Anila Quayyum Agha and the atrium’s color-soaked Plexus No. 47.”

From the Nashville newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Home base for the Nashville Symphony, Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center lines up classical, pop, and jazz that actually makes a Tuesday feel fancy. Peek the calendar for an August 14 performance, a free community concert September 5, and the 26/27 season kickoff September 11 to 13.”

From the Nashville newsletter, August 12, 2026