Free events in Shelbyville, TN

Acme Feed & Seed hosts The Stolen Faces for an evening dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead. The concert is open to all ages and there is no cover charge.

Explore a baseball card show with no-cost admission and complimentary parking. Tables are available for $20 per six-foot setup. For more information, call John McGill at 615-893-1140.

Old Timers Day fills the square in Manchester, Tennessee with a community celebration featuring a parade, live music, a vendor event, a kid zone, a cake walk, and more. Entertainment includes performances by the Mid-State Cloggers and Duck River Dance. In addition to the main festivities, Manchester Old Timers Day Bingo Night will be held at Farm Bureau and is free to attend, welcoming all ages with prizes, food, and drinks and no RSVP required. The Old Timers Day Pageant at Grace Baptist Church invites participants to dress in old-fashioned attire inspired by Little House on the Prairie. Sign-up takes place on site, entry is free, and divisions range from babies and toddlers through teens, along with Mr. and Mrs. Old Timer. Pageant winners will appear in the parade. Vendor applications are available, and Brianna Hale is the sole contact for applications, payments, or parade participation.

Knoblin Fest brings a new, free, volunteer-powered, all-ages music and arts experience to Donelson next to Donelson Plaza. Centered on neighborhood folklore about the Knoblin, the event highlights kindness and creativity with live music, a marketplace, costume contests, children’s activities, an art exhibit, and more. The lineup features Fats Kaplin Gang, Kate Cosentino, Nosey Flynn, Solid Brass Jackie, Goldcoast, Stagolee, and VOLK, with Them Vibes headlining. Presented by Friends of Donelson, a community coalition of organizations, businesses, and neighbors collaborating to coordinate and promote unified local events and support.

This annual free multicultural festival at Centennial Park in Nashville celebrates the diversity of Middle Tennessee with food, performances, artisans, and activities for children and teens, offering a welcoming showcase of the people and traditions that make the region unique.