This weekend in Smyrna, TN

Neal Farms offers a Southern challenge just about 35 minutes from downtown Nashville. This returning Spartan venue blends open fields, thick woods, and a creek roughly 12 feet across to create terrain that will put skills to the test. Participants can choose from Sprint, Super, or Hurricane Heat and take on obstacles built to stretch endurance in a scenic setting that still delivers serious difficulty. It combines a rural adventure with the energy of nearby Nashville for a Spartan experience centered on grit and resilience.

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.

Sadie Ford Heritage Farm hosts a day that spotlights life from the 1920s through the 1940s with a wide range of demonstrators and vendors. The farm comes alive with period demonstrations, crafting, games, food, artisan vendors, live music, and a look at everyday living from the 1930s and 1940s. Activities spread across the grounds and include old fashioned games, face painting, homemade ice cream, butter churning, a crosscut saw, Dutch oven cooking samples, and mule wagon rides. Demonstrations feature the Tom Jones Broom Shop, blacksmithing, basket making, looming, lace and button making, wood carving, tinctures, wild edibles, crochet and cross stitching, plus WWII maneuvers with the 30th Infantry and a black powder demonstration. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Look for the rooster sign. The schedule and specific demonstrations may change.

A carefully curated market brings together local farmers and vendors at the Factory at Franklin. It is located beneath the Water Tower Plaza near the front entrance.

TN 18-1/Music City Misfits mark the 14th annual memorial ride honoring fallen brothers, sanctioned by the CVMA. The event is open to the public, with friends and family welcome. Participation supports a mission centered on veterans helping veterans.

Gather at Gregory Mill Park and Shelter for a community walk that raises funds in support of the Hydrocephalus Association and its mission. Participants come together to walk, raise funds, and connect with community members while honoring and celebrating hydro warriors.

Crusader Autoworks hosts an inaugural car show benefiting Rolling Thunder TN 1, raising funds to support veterans who fought for our freedoms. Enjoy food trucks, music, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. Registration is handled in person on the day of the show, with no advance sign up required.

Mt. Juliet Fall Fest is a free and family friendly celebration at Circle P Ranch. Browse more than 50 local makers and vendors while enjoying live music and a variety of food trucks. Activities include launching pumpkins with a slingshot, decorating pumpkins, face painting, and visits with a petting zoo. Take a tractor drawn hay ride and watch traditional skills showcased with demonstrations such as sorghum milling and sawmill cutting. It offers a welcoming way to shop local, connect with neighbors, and celebrate the season together.

This event at the Smith County Ag Center features food, games, and live music from several artists over the course of the day. A silent auction will offer many items for bidding. The lineup includes EXIT SOUTH.

In Hendersonville, this free introductory Medicare workshop offers straightforward guidance from local experts without call centers or sales pressure. Participants will learn how Parts A, B, C, and D work, when to enroll and ways to avoid common penalties, and how to choose coverage that matches personal needs and budget. Each attendee receives a complimentary copy of 64+, a Medicare and retirement planning guide. Seating is limited.

Experience traditional broom making at the Tom Jones Broom Shop at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm, where period equipment is used to craft sturdy, one of a kind pieces. Watch skilled makers at work, then choose a handcrafted broom to take home. Items are available for purchase, with prices typically ranging from $30 to $60. After the demonstration, take in the fresh country setting, explore the historic farm, and round out the outing with a peaceful walk through Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

Experience a working goat dairy up close by cuddling baby goats and visiting goats, cows, chickens, and pigs in plenty of open space. Learn about the animals during a guided farm tour and enjoy a sample of farm fresh goat cheese. Tickets are available through the organizer’s website. Admission is $12 per person, with free entry for children 2 and under.

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.

A motorcycle group ride meets at Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV and heads out along scenic backroads to out-of-the-way diners, drive-ins, and dives. This ride includes a lunch stop at Randolph’s 1320 in Watertown, Tennessee. Riders on all brands and models are welcome, whether you ride Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Indian, Moto Guzzi, Victory, Harley, Can Am, or Sling Shot, on two or three wheels, with plenty of camaraderie along the way.

The Spine Bookshop in downtown Smyrna hosts Eva Vertrice and Dan Klefstad, the duo behind Vamp Chat, for a gathering devoted to vampire lore and literature. The conversation explores gothic themes, folklore, horror, and storytelling, appealing to both long-time enthusiasts and the vampire-curious. Attendees can look forward to a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the enduring appeal of these dark, captivating tales.

A weekly cruise-in at Steak 'n Shake in Smyrna welcomes vehicles of any make or model. The atmosphere is family friendly, providing a relaxed setting for car enthusiasts and families alike.

By popular demand, this open play session is designed for ages 10 to 17. It offers a casual space for kids and teens to spend time together with their friends, and families are encouraged to share the news with other parents so their crew can come along.

Set at GEODIS Park, this flagship fundraiser for Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands gathers supporters for a sophisticated, cocktail-style evening. Cocktail attire is requested. Guests can look forward to a red carpet welcome, tray-passed small bites and a dessert station, a featured cocktail, and firsthand client stories that illuminate the impact of civil legal aid in Middle Tennessee. The program includes the Fund the Need raise-the-paddle moment, with contributions made during this segment directed straight to civil legal services for those who need them most. Legal Aid Society serves thousands of neighbors facing domestic violence, housing instability, financial exploitation, and other critical civil legal challenges. Tickets and sponsorships are available.

Live music fills Westhaven Foundation Park at the McDonald Insurance Pickin Porch as Salty Dog, featuring Brad Vroon and Matt Magallanes, takes the stage. Settle in at a table beneath the trees at The Paddle Dog Boat House and enjoy gourmet hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese, and craft beer. Paddle board rentals are available on Westhaven Lake. The setting is pet friendly and family friendly.

At the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville, internationally recognized cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin, who performs in 43 languages, leads a globe-spanning program centered on the expressive power of the cello. The music draws on traditions that reach from the Sahara and the Mongolian steppe to the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the shores of the Pacific and the Mediterranean, weaving diverse sounds into a unified journey. Using a loop pedal and other electronics, he layers parts in real time so one cello blossoms into a richly textured ensemble. The performance features original instrumental pieces alongside selections from a catalog of more than 250 songs in many languages, including French, Italian, Farsi, Bosnian, Turkish, Kurmanji, Arabic, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Ladino, Spanish, Catalan, Greek, Georgian, Armenian, Hindi, and Nepali. Ticket options include general admission beginning in the third row at $35, a $30 general admission rate when purchasing three or more, and reserved seating in the first and second rows at $45. Seating within each section is open on arrival. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Animal Control takes the stage for a live performance at Puckett's Restaurant in Franklin. Reservations are recommended, as the venue tends to reach capacity.

This gathering features wine alongside music. It centers on the simple combination of the two.

Fall Minis features a series of 10 minute mini sessions at Cedars of Lebanon. The short format keeps things easy and efficient, offering a quick way to take part in a seasonal session.