Summer Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

Downtown Nashville chalk art contest for the community

Main Street Nashville invites artists of all ages to bring their creativity to life during the Summer Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Event Schedule: Date: Friday, June 14 Time: Drawing begins after 7:30 AM and must be completed by 11:00 AM. Judging will take place from…

New Downtown Trash Can

New ‘Bigbelly’ trash cans installed in Downtown Nashville

Main Street Nashville partners with City Solid Waste, County, to revitalize trash cans in Downtown Public Square The next time you throw away trash in the downtown Public Square, you’ll be able to “keep downtown clean” while also enjoying a piece of Nashville history. Main Street Nashville advocated for the modern design that promotes history…

MixTape Friday Night Live Concert Series

Main Street Nashville Friday Night Live Concert Series Updated for the Season

Main Street Nashville, a nonprofit organization, has hosted free community concerts in the historic downtown since 2005. “For 19 years Main Street has used the power of music to bring our community together and create a sense of place for everyone,” said Sarah Callender, Executive Director. The Friday Night Live summer series is held outdoors…

Friday Night Concert Series on The Downtown Nashville Square

Friday Night Live Music Returns Downtown Nashville June 7

Main Street Nashville, a nonprofit, 501c3, has been hosting free community concerts in the historic downtown since 2005. “For 19 years Main Street has used the power of music to bring our community together and create a sense of place for everyone,” said Sarah Callender, Executive Director. The Friday Night Live summer series is held…

City Wayfinding and Signage Survey

City Wayfinding and Signage Survey Posted on Website and Social Media

In conjunction with the City of Nashville, Kerestes-Martin Associates (KMA Design), has published an online survey to understand the public’s view on the existing state of downtown signage. Nashville citizens can provide input by visiting City of Nashville, TN – Signage Survey (surveymonkey.com). A wayfinding Survey QR Code for proving input is also available below….

Celebrate Christmas Downtown with Main Street Nashville

Celebrate Christmas Downtown with Main Street Nashville

Main Street Nashville presents the 2023 Celebrate Christmas Downtown event, the official lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree, on Friday, December 1 at 6:00pm. The public square will be shut down to traffic from 4:00-8:30pm. Bring your family and friends to the historic downtown of Nashville to kick off the holidays with this annual…

Historic Downtown Business District Tree Replacement Planned

Historic Downtown Business District Tree Replacement Planned

The City of Nashville Street Department anticipates the removal of female Ginkgo trees along East Main Street in the Historic Downtown Business District. The Ginkgo trees will be replaced with native Black Gum trees, one of the best honey-producing trees in the world. “Over the last seven to eight years, urban environmental and the Street…

Boro Art Crawl

Main Street Holiday Sip, Shop, and Stroll set for November 3

Main Street Nashville will coordinate the annual Holiday Sip, Shop, and Stroll Friday, November 3rd from 5-8pm and all-day Saturday with local stores downtown open late and running holiday specials. “Kick off the holiday season with Main Street Nashville downtown,” says Sarah Callender, Executive Director of Main Street. Bring the family, discover new stores, and…

Scarecrow and Sculpture Tours Downtown Now Through October 31

Scarecrow and Sculpture Tours Downtown Now Through October 31

Public voting for Main Street Nashville’s fourth annual “Scarecrows Downtown” competition is now open. Vote for your favorite scarecrows by scanning the QR code on each scarecrow and enter to win $25. Voting remains open through Tuesday, October 31st. Twenty-six scarecrows are entered in this year’s contest created by community groups, local high schools, and…