Music lovers flock from far and wide to this sensational venue for open-air concerts and festivals.
Running along the banks of the Cumberland River, Riverfront Park is the bread and butter of Nashville’s outdoor concert scene and is also a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Head down here on a sunny day to enjoy a delicious picnic as you chill out by the calm riverside.Country music’s biggest fans should slip on their blue suede shoes and make a beeline for Riverfront Park in June for the annual CMA Music Festival, the largest country music party in the world. This four-day festival features performances by the hottest country stars around, with free daily concerts and ticketed events on offer. Soak up the fun and frolics of the funky festival atmosphere and sing along to some of your favourite country tunes as you sip on a beer and munch on a corn dog.If you’re visiting Nashville during the month of July, celebrate Independence Day with the locals at Riverfront Park, the city’s central hub for festivities. Watch as wonderfully colourful fireworks explode up into the night sky and enjoy the many concerts and activities on offer during this two-day event.Don’t despair if you can’t make here it in June or July – August is just as exciting! This is the time when the Music City Festival and BBQ Championship takes place. Embracing the spirit of Nashville, this festival is a celebration of the finest in southern food and music. Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, mosey along to one of the evening concerts and grab your darlin’ as you sway to the beat of some toe-tapping music.Undeniably the Music City’s favourite outdoor entertainment venue, Riverfront Park has something for the whole family to enjoy. When planning your trip, be sure to check out scheduled events on the park’s official website so you can plan your visit around what you want to see.Take a Music City Stars bus or train to Riverfront Park or you could rent a bike from the kiosk at the train station.
