Music City comes alive as the cool winter weather slowly warms up during Spring. This is the best time to experience everything Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, has to offer, from outdoor dining and craft fairs to hiking and picnicking, among other activities.
During your visit to Nashville, book your stay in Motif on Music Row to ensure you are as close as possible to all the Springtime action. The hotel’s convenient location in downtown Nashville makes it the best base from which to explore the city’s festivals, gardens, and vibrant music scene.
Enjoy the Outdoors: Parks, Gardens, and Nature
Spring is the perfect time to explore Nashville’s beautiful parks, gardens, and scenic outdoor spaces, where blooming flowers and fresh air bring the city to life.
Cheekwood in Bloom
The Cheekwood Estate & Gardens covers a whopping 55 acres. It is home to more than 250,000 tulips, all known to bloom in springtime. To commemorate this epic time of the year, Cheekwood in Bloom hosts a variety of seasonal exhibits, live music, art workshops, and garden tours.
While here, visitors can check out the Color Garden, which showcases various blooms or explore different floral displays made of daffodils and tulips. Simply put, this venue gives you the perfect opportunity to take in the beauty of the gardens and the spring season.
Centennial Park and The Parthenon
Centennial Park is Nashville’s premier urban park. It is also home to a full-scale replica of the Parthenon, located in Athens, Greece. Nashville is widely known as the Athens of the South, making it an excellent location for the replica.
Constructed as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897, the venue is home to the Nashville Art Museum and its centerpiece, the 42-foot-tall Athena statue.
In addition to being the perfect place for a photo opportunity, the public park is always open for those looking to enjoy a spring picnic, leisurely walk in the sun, or simply admire its dogwoods and cherry blossoms.
Radnor Lake State Park
Radnor Lake is the first State Park to be designated a Natural Area in Tennessee. It is located in Oak Hill, Nashville. The park is estimated to cover more than 1,400 acres and is also home to an 85-acre lake.
Radnor Lake serves numerous wildlife viewing opportunities thanks to its protected Class II Natural Area designation. The park is also home to 7.75 miles of walking and hiking trails. Wildlife spotting and photography are allowed along these tracks. But, if you want to take a bicycle, jog, or walk with your pet, you must do it along the Otter Creek Road Trail.
Spring Festivals and Events
Celebrate the season with some of Nashville’s most exciting spring festivals and events, showcasing the city’s love for music, culture, and community.
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
If you are a music lover, add this one-of-a-kind songwriter’s festival to your itinerary. Tin Pan South is one of the biggest songwriter’s festivals in the world. The event is dedicated to showcasing the talent and skills of songwriters. Attending fans can enjoy the music they love at various Nashville venues during the 5-day festival.
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Back in 2009, Nashville set a goal to plant 1,000 cherry trees in a decade. The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the achievement of this goal and the relationship between the United States and Japan. A Cherry Blossom Walk kicks off the celebrations. Afterward, you can head to Public Square Park to celebrate with live music, food, and Japanese cultural activities.
East Nashville Beer Festival
M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers annually presents the East Nashville Beer Festival. This popular spring event, held at East Park, is known for its exciting atmosphere, food truck vendors, and live music. Attendees can also sample more than 150 different beers from 50 regional and local brewers.
Seasonal Dining and Outdoor Patios
Savor the flavors of spring in Nashville with seasonal dining and outdoor patios, where you can enjoy delicious meals and refreshing drinks in the sunshine.
Best Outdoor Dining Spots
Music City is full of awesome restaurants offering rooftop and patio dining—perfect for enjoying a drink, a bite to eat, and the exceptional spring weather. Some popular options include Barcelona Wine Bar, Urban Grub, Carne Mare Nashville, Adele’s, Sambuca Restaurant, Butchertown Hall, and Treehouse.
Rooftop Bars and Lounges
You yearn for cool drinks in refreshing surroundings as the weather warms up. With that in mind, nothing beats a top-rated rooftop bar or lounge. Most of the rooftop bars in Nashville are found in Gulch, SoBro, and Downtown. Popular options include Fogg Street Lawn Club, Rare Bird, L.A. Jackson, Ole Red, and more.
Local Farmers’ Markets
Are you looking for exciting weekend events, artisanal goods, and fresh spring produce? If so, be sure to check out the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Made up of outdoor sheds and a market house, the market is open all year round.
Nashville also has various neighborhood markets, offering people more variety. Popular options include the East Nashville Farmer’s Market and Richland Park Farmers’ Market, among others.
Spring Music and Cultural Experiences
Experience the heart of Music City this spring with live music and cultural events, from intimate performances to inspiring art exhibits all around Nashville.
Outdoor Concerts and Live Music
Nashville’s outdoor concert schedule heats up as the weather becomes warmer. Some of the city’s most popular concerts include Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party, Belle Meade Winery’s Live Music in the Wine Garden, Cheekwood, Musicians Corner, and Fridays by the River.
The Bluebird Cafe
As the world’s most prominent music listening rooms, The Bluebird Café has gained global recognition as a songwriters’ performance space. Over the last 4 decades, the people behind some of the greatest hits have sat in this venue and performed their own tunes. Visit this unique venue to see renowned songwriters in an intimate setting and enjoy a cozy music experience.
Frist Art Museum and Other Exhibits
If you visit Nashville during spring, you will also get to enjoy various art events and exhibitions. The city’s art scene includes museums, galleries, public art, street art, and murals. The Frist Art Museum, Tennessee State Museum, The Parthenon, and Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery are the options to check out.
Enjoy the Best of Nashville from Motif on Music Row!
Spring is the best time to visit Nashville, with its lively outdoor experiences, blooming gardens, and vibrant festivals.
For the best opportunity to enjoy everything that spring in Nashville has to offer, including dining, music venues, and parks, choose Motif on Music Row as your base of operations. Call (629) 468-3908 to book your stay today!