Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend: Nov 13-15

by Jason Lee

Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend (Nov. 13–15, 2026)

Holiday season is officially warming up in Middle Tennessee! If you're looking for things to do in Nashville this weekend, you've got a packed lineup: the Titans host the Jaguars, Vanderbilt welcomes Alabama, the Nashville Zoo's Glow Wild opens, and Christmas Village is back at the Fairgrounds. Here's my roundup for Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Times and prices were checked against event, venue and team pages earlier this week, but things change. Please double-check before you head out.

This Weekend at a Glance

Day	Event	Where	Time	Cost
Fri–Sun	Christmas Village	The Fairgrounds Nashville	Fri 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m.	$15; age 9 and under free
Fri–Sun	Glow Wild (opens Fri, Nov. 13)	Nashville Zoo	5–9 p.m.	$27 single night; $39 Platinum Pass
Fri–Sun	A Country Christmas & ICE!	Gaylord Opryland Resort	See site	Ticketed; see site
Fri–Sun	Nashville Farmers' Market farm sheds	Nashville Farmers' Market	10 a.m.–2 p.m.	Free entry
Fri	Vanderbilt men's basketball vs. Prairie View A&M	Memorial Gymnasium	6 p.m. (verify)	Varies
Fri	Grand Ole Opry	Grand Ole Opry House	7 p.m.	Varies
Fri	Nashville Symphony: Nat King Cole Songbook	Schermerhorn Symphony Center	7:30 p.m.	Varies
Fri	Sawyer Brown	Ryman Auditorium	8 p.m.	Varies
Sat	Franklin Farmers Market	Franklin First UMC, Franklin	8 a.m.–noon	Free
Sat–Sun	Franklin Flea Market	Williamson County Ag Expo Park, Franklin	9 a.m.–4 p.m.	Free entry; $5 parking
Sat	Vanderbilt football vs. Alabama	FirstBank Stadium	11:45 a.m.	Varies
Sat	Grand Ole Opry	Grand Ole Opry House	7 p.m.	Varies
Sat	Belmont men's basketball vs. Furman	Curb Event Center	8:30 p.m. (verify)	Varies
Sun	Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars	Nissan Stadium	Noon	Varies
Sun	Nashville Symphony: How America Found Its Sound	Schermerhorn Symphony Center	3 p.m.	Varies

Holiday Kickoffs: Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend

Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo

The Nashville Zoo's Glow Wild opens Friday, November 13, and runs nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. Single-night tickets are $27 ($5 off for members), and a $39 Platinum Pass is also available. Children under 2 are free but still need a ticket. There's an ice rink for $12 and parking is $10. The zoo recommends buying tickets in advance, and opening weekend tends to sell fast.

Christmas Village at the Fairgrounds

One of Nashville's longest-running holiday markets is back at The Fairgrounds Nashville all weekend. Hours are Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 online or at the door, and kids 9 and under get in free. It's a great place to knock out your Christmas list early.

A Country Christmas and ICE! at Gaylord Opryland

Gaylord Opryland's holiday season opened November 6 and runs through January 2, 2027. This year's ICE! theme is "Home Alone." The site advertises discounted ICE! tickets through November 16, so this weekend is a good time to go.

Game Day in Music City

Titans vs. Jaguars (Sunday)

The Tennessee Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 15, with kickoff at noon Central on FOX, per the NFL schedule. Times can be flexed, so check before you tailgate.

Vanderbilt vs. Alabama (Saturday)

Vanderbilt football hosts Alabama at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday with an 11:45 a.m. kickoff on SEC Network. Expect a big crowd in Midtown and plan parking early.

College Hoops

Vanderbilt men's basketball hosts Prairie View A&M at Memorial Gym on Friday, and Belmont hosts Furman at the Curb Event Center on Saturday night. Both home games are confirmed by the schools; I found tip times on secondary listings, so double-check those.

Note: the Predators are on the road all weekend, and Nashville SC's next home playoff match is Sunday, November 22.

Live Music This Weekend

Sawyer Brown at the Ryman on Friday at 8 p.m., with Sofie and the New Relics opening. A night at the Mother Church never gets old.
Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Opry House.
Nashville Symphony brings the Nat King Cole Songbook on Friday at 7:30 p.m., conducted by Jason Seber with vocalist Denzal Sinclaire, then "How America Found Its Sound" on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Markets and Free Things to Do

Nashville Farmers' Market: winter farm sheds are open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Market House is open daily. Free to browse.
Franklin Farmers Market: Saturday 8 a.m. to noon at its new home at Franklin First United Methodist Church on Aldersgate Way.
Franklin Flea Market: Saturday and Sunday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, with free entry and $5 cash parking.

If you're making a day of it in Franklin, walking Main Street downtown after the market is free and one of my favorite ways to spend a crisp fall morning.

Family-Friendly Picks

If you've got little ones, my picks would be Glow Wild on Friday evening, the Nashville Farmers' Market on Saturday morning for lunch and a stroll, and Christmas Village on Sunday afternoon, since kids 9 and under get in free. For older kids and sports fans, a Vanderbilt or Belmont basketball game is a fun, more affordable alternative to the bigger stadium games.

Weekend Planning Tips

Plan for game-day traffic. With Vanderbilt hosting Alabama on Saturday and the Titans at home on Sunday, expect heavy traffic around Midtown, West End and East Bank. Leave early or use rideshare.
Buy holiday tickets ahead. Glow Wild and Gaylord's ICE! both encourage advance online tickets, and opening weekends are popular.
Bring cash for markets. Many farmers market and flea market vendors take cards, but the Franklin Flea Market's parking is cash.
Dress for November. Evening events like Glow Wild are outdoors, so layer up.

Coming Up Next Weekend

Mark your calendar: the CMA Awards are at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18; Cheekwood's Holiday LIGHTS opens to the public on November 20; Punch Brothers play the Ryman on November 21; and Nashville SC hosts a home playoff match on Sunday, November 22, at 3 p.m. The holiday season around Nashville only gets busier from here.

Thinking About Making Middle Tennessee Home?

Weekends like this are a big reason people fall in love with this area. Whether you want to be close to downtown venues, near the Franklin markets or in a quieter Sumner County town with an easy drive in, I'd love to help you find the right fit. September's numbers showed more homes on the market than a year ago, so buyers have more choices right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Titans playing at home this weekend?

Yes. The Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with a noon Central kickoff on FOX, per the NFL schedule.

When does Glow Wild open at the Nashville Zoo?

Glow Wild opens Friday, November 13, 2026, and runs nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. Single-night tickets are $27, according to the Nashville Zoo.

How much is Christmas Village in Nashville?

Admission is $15 online or at the door, and children 9 and under are free. It runs Friday through Sunday, November 13–15, at The Fairgrounds Nashville.

Is Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS open this weekend?

Not yet. Cheekwood lists Holiday LIGHTS opening November 20, 2026, with a member preview on November 19.

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