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The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

Football, Music, Brews, Watermelon, and Medieval Cage Fighting..

August 21, 2025

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Here are the 5 coolest things happening in Nashville this weekend:

Titans vs. Vikings Preseason NFL Game
Cheekwood Concert Series: Songwriters Under the Stars
Music City Brewers Festival
Watermelon Festival
Armored Medieval Cage Fighting Championship

Let’s get into it.

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Titans vs. Vikings Preseason NFL Game

FRIDAY

Now is your chance to experience a Titans game for as cheap as they get! Take the whole family and go cheer the Titans on. I always love sitting in the top deck and watching the action.

Titan Up!

Get Tickets here

Cheekwood Concert Series: Songwriters Under the Stars

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Cheekwood is bringing back the summer concert series this weekend. The premium package is sold out for both days, but regular tickets are still available for $75. This feels a little pricy, but it does look like a great time.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music!

Get Tickets here

Music City Brewer’s Festival

SATURDAY

This 21+ event at the Walk of Fame Park will be going on for 5 hours Saturday night. There will be beverage tastings of all kinds, not just beer. There will also be yard games, live music, food, and more.

General admission tickets are $54.35!

Get Tickets Here

Watermelon Festival

SATURDAY

From 10 am to 2 pm at The Nashville Farmer’s Market, go enjoy this free festival. It features live music, watermelon drinks, a kids’ zone, food trucks, and so much more.

It is family-friendly!

Check It Out Here