Short on time, long on cheer.
Here’s your quick guide to the season’s best pop-ups, light shows, movie screenings, and where to shop.
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Tanger Nashville — The holiday season has officially arrived at Tanger Nashville! Guests can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a beautiful 48' LED Holiday Tree (illuminated with thousands of sparkling lights), Santa Photos, family fun and unbeatable savings on must-have gifts. Guests will find festive décor, holiday music and big holiday savings — enjoy Santa moments, carolers and themed festivities all season long. Plus, enjoy special events throughout the season!
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Porter Flea Holiday Market — Juried maker market at The Nashville Fairgrounds: Preview Fri, Dec 12 (6–9 pm); Main Market Sat, Dec 13 (10 am–5 pm).
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Shoppes on Fatherland (East Nashville) — Cluster of indie boutiques perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts.
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Made in TN — Multiple locations for Tennessee-made gifts (edibles to artisan goods).
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White’s Mercantile (12 South + more) — Edited, gift-ready home and lifestyle finds.
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Camp Bobby at Bobby Hotel — Skyline igloos, fire pits, and a retro winter-camp lounge; 2025–26 season runs
Nov 21, 2025–mid-Jan 2026. Reservations recommended.
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Sugar & Vice — An over-the-top holiday wonderland in the Noelle’s subterranean bar; returns early November. 21+; reservations often required.
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A German(town) Christmas — Festive decor, German beers, and seasonal cocktails; runs into January. Family-friendly.
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Geist Holiday Decor — Elegant seasonal cocktails and dinner in Germantown amid luxe Christmas trimmings.
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Opryland’s A Country Christmas — Acres of indoor/outdoor displays plus
ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas, Nov 7, 2025–Jan 3, 2026; add-on shows and skating available.
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Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS — One-mile trail with over a million lights, mansion decor by former White House Floral Designer Laura Dowling; nightly entries from late Nov through Dec.
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Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo — The nation’s largest lantern festival; runs through early January (with select January/February nights). New designs for 2025.
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FrankTown Festival of Lights — Drive-thru show
Nov 21–Dec 31, 2025, open nightly 5–9 pm, rain or shine.
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Cocoa + classics on the big (or small) screen, all season long. From Home Alone to Elf to Die Hard, there's something for everyone.
Check them all out!
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From cozy concerts to sugar-fueled fever dreams to handmade gift-making classes and more, Nashville has no shortage of holiday events for you to check out this season!
