10 Things to Do in Nashville in February

Nashville is the city of music and the birthplace of important American music genres such as country, so it is also famous for its festivals, concerts by international artists and a wide variety of fairs that take place during all times of the year.

Some of the best things to do in Nashville in February include visiting the Frist Art Museum during the opening of the season, visiting the Johnny Cash Museum during his birthday celebration, enjoying food festivals, experiencing fashion week, attending the Winter Shakespeare Festival and celebrating Chinese New Year.

Johnny Cash is not only considered the King of Country Music and the most influential singer of that genre in history, but also one of the most representative famous people of Nashville, the city where he was born and where the singer's museum is located and where his birthday is celebrated every February 26th with music concerts and events for visitors.

This museum contains the largest and most complete collection of Johnny Cash items and memorabilia in the world, has a gift store and is also located in the heart of downtown, making it one of the best museums in Nashville and a must-see if you are a music fan in general.

Tickets to the Johnny Cash Museum also include admission to the Country Hall of Fame, where tributes are also paid to the singer on the date of his birth, and to the RCA studios, so you can take a complete tour of the history of the genre in Nashville.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the museum is approximately 24 euros for adults and 19 euros for children.
• When... Johnny Cash's birthday events are held every February 26.
• Where... 119 3rd Ave, Nashville.

Farmer's Market, located near downtown and Bicentennial Mall State Park, one of the city's most famous urban parks, is one of Nashville's largest and best-known flea markets. In February, in addition to its craft and antique stalls, there is a food festival in the restaurants, bars and cafes inside.

Visiting Farmer's Market is one of the best alternatives if you plan to visit Nashville in winter since you will be able to attend the food festival that stands out for the local gastronomy and the food trucks and also take shelter from the cold, which can reach very low temperatures in the city.

During February, the Farmer's Market is included among the destinations of the best food tours in Nashville and it is also a good alternative for touring the Downtown area of the city and the surroundings of the Cumberland River.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the flea market is free.
• When... The Farmer's Market Food Festival is held each year in February.
• Where... 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville.

Every February 14, Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world and if you plan to visit Nashville on that date as a couple you can enjoy some of the plans offered by the city, such as Valentine's Day dances, romantic operas or Party Fowl celebrations.

Nashville is a city well predisposed for celebrations and festivals and Valentine's Day is no exception, so you can also enjoy the events that commemorate Valentine's Day in the restaurants and bars downtown.

Other places where you can celebrate Valentine's Day as a couple include Yolan Restaurant, Bourbon Steak and Sambuca Pub , which is also a nightclub with a cocktail terrace.

If you plan to visit Nashville in February, not only will you be able to attend concerts and music festivals or the Country Hall of Fame, which are available year-round, but you can also discover the city's artistic profile, which is manifested each year with the opening of the seasonal show at the Frist Museum of Art.

The Frist is Nashville's premier art museum and being a non-collecting entity changes its exhibits each year in agreement with other fine art museums around the world, so in February, the opening month, you can attend the season opening and celebratory events, which include artist appearances, cocktail parties, painting workshops and also children's activities.

Works of art by Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, René Magritte and many other prominent artists have passed through the Frist Art Museum, making it one of Nashville's best museums since its opening and one of the best things to do in winter.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the museum has an approximate starting cost of 15 euros for adults and children under 18 get in free.
• When... The season opening is held each year in February.
• Where... 919 Broadway, Nashville.

Radnor Lake Park, just outside Nashville, is one of the city's largest and most prominent natural areas, and also one of Tennessee's state parks. If you plan to visit Nashville in February , you can walk the trails of the surrounding forest of Radnor Lake, which in winter are sprinkled with snow, creating one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of the city.

In this natural reserve, you can also discover the wildlife of the site and observe otters, beavers, mink, coyotes and deer, making it an ideal alternative if you plan to tour Nashville with children. Radnor Lake Park is open to the public Thursday through Monday, so you can also include it as a weekend plan.

An alternative way to get to know this nature reserve is to drive along Otter Creek Road, a road that crosses the park in the middle and runs through much of the forest's flora.

Details of interest

• Price... Entrance to the nature reserve is free.
• When... February is the only month of snowfall in Nashville, the ideal time to discover the snow-covered forest.
• Where... 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville.

Fashion Week is one of the city's most famous events and you can enjoy it if you plan to tour Nashville in April but if you travel in February you can attend the Fashion Week Kick-Off Party, which is an event where the main festival schedule and attendees are announced.

At the Fashion Week Kick-Off Party there are also preliminary runway shows, brands set up booths to promote their garments, and there are usually musical and other shows at an event hosted by a famous or well-known American fashion personality.

If you want to attend the Fashion Week Opening Party I advise you to book your tickets in advance, as it is one of the most visited preliminary events in Nashville and also one of the most crowded.

Details of interest

• Price... Tickets have an initial cost of approximately 30 euros per person.
• When... During the first weekend of February each year.
• Where... At the main Fashion Week venue, which changes every year.

Sports is one of Nashville's strong points and while its star team is the Predators of the NHL, it also has the Tennessee Titans in the NFL, so the central event that defines the champion of the football season is a spectacle in itself in the city.

The Super Bowl is held every year on the second Sunday in February and pits the National Conference champion against the American Conference champion to crown the best team of the season. If you plan to visit Nashville in February, you can experience this event from one of the city's bars to contemplate the city's sporting spirit.

You can also watch the game from the giant screens that are usually installed at Nissan Stadium, the stadium where the Titans play their home games in Nashville, although seating is limited and you will need to book in advance to gain access.

Nashville has a small but noisy Chinatown and each year in February celebrates Chinese New Year in Hillsboro, where traditional dance events, musical performances and food booths are held.

During the Chinese New Year celebrations, you can also take guided tours of Hillsboro and other neighborhoods in the city on foot or by bicycle and get a chance to learn more about Chinese culture. You can also make the most of your visit to the Chinatown area by participating in some of Nashville's best ghost tours

The celebration generally lasts from 0:00 a.m. on the day of the celebration until the early morning hours and admission is free.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the festivities is free.
• When... Every year in February during the Chinese calendar date that coincides with the New Year.
• Where... Hillsboro, Nashville.

Each year in February Belmont University hosts the Winter Shakespeare Festival, in which university students perform a play by William Shakespeare that varies each year and offers several performances throughout the month. This festival is open to anyone who wishes to attend and is held in the Troutt Theatre on the University campus.

The Shakespeare Festival is a tradition in the city and also has a summer edition, which you can attend if you plan to visit Nashville in August, although the winter is usually more crowded since winter collaborates with cultural alternatives in closed spaces.

This festival also includes musical performances, art shows sponsored by the arts faculty of Belmont University and a private show for parents of students.

Details of interest

• Price... The entrance fee is approximately 17 euros.
• When... Every year in February.
• Where... Troutt Theatre, Belmont University, Nashville.

Nashville is also noted for its architecture and garden landscaping, and if you plan to visit the city in February you can attend the Antiques and Garden Show, which consists of a hundred exhibits from experts in home, garden and home décor antiques.

The Antique and Garden Show is held each year at the Nashville Hall of Fame Annex Stadium on a weekend in February and has a different theme each year that includes all of the exhibits.

The event also includes an art show, lectures by decorating experts and other city celebrities, and special events such as parties, dinners and music shows in the gardens.

Details of interest

• Price... The entrance fee is approximately 30 euros.
• When... Every year during a weekend in February.
• Where... Music City Center, Nashville.

Temperatures in Nashville in February register lows below 0° and highs of 10°, with average temperatures of 5°, frequent snowfalls and heavy rains, making it, along with January, one of the coldest months of the year in the city.

During the winter in Nashville, in addition, the days are short and it gets dark very early, although it also dawns early in the morning, so if you want to get the most out of your visit I advise you to start the tours early.

The winter in the city is low season, so the influx of tourists decreases substantially compared to if you plan to visit Nashville in June or during the summer months, which is ideal if you want to see the city avoiding the crowds of tourists.

It is also a good opportunity to visit Nashville at affordable prices, especially for accommodations and some tours or visits to downtown museums.

February is one of the off-season months in the city because of the cold temperatures, so it is an ideal time to visit Nashville if you are on a tight budget or want to save money, especially on accommodations, which decrease in price compared to summer, or on some excursions.

You can also save money by booking in advance online to take advantage of online discounts.

During the winter the temperature in Nashville drops below 0° and there are days of heavy rain and snowfall, so I advise you to include the following in your suitcase:

• Winter coats
• Waterproof and comfortable boots
• Thermal socks
• Waterproof and tactile gloves
• Woolen hat
• Wool scarf
• Wool sweaters
• Fleece pants
• Thermal fleece