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As the leaves turn golden and the scent of smoked turkey and bourbon pecan pie fills the air, Nashville settles into a soulful rhythm of gratitude. From historic steakhouses serving up Southern feasts to cozy cafes offering pumpkin-spiced everything, Thanksgiving in Music City blends tradition with twang. Whether you’re gathering with family or exploring solo, this guide highlights the best places to dine, unwind, and give thanks—Nashville style.
My AI rendition of Jean Louis Gerome Ferris’ First Thanksgiving if it was done in Nashville today.
Festive Things to Do Around Music City for Thanksgiving
As autumn paints the city in shades of amber and gold, Nashville gracefully rolls out a Thanksgiving celebration steeped in Southern hospitality and seasonal charm. From turkey trots through scenic parks to live bluegrass brunches and historic home tours, Music City offers more than just a feast—indeed, it’s a full weekend of gratitude and good times. Whether you’re catching a candlelit concert at the Ryman, strolling through fall markets, or cozying up at a rooftop bar with spiced bourbon in hand, this guide thoughtfully rounds up the top Thanksgiving events and attractions that make Nashville feel like home for the holidays.
| Place | Location | event | Dates | Cost | Notes |
| Cheekwood | West Nashville | Holiday Lights | Now-Feb 15 | “$26-$32/adult $20-$26/youth | |
| Lane Motor Museum | Murfreesboro Road | Museum Fun Day | Nov 28 | $15/adult, $10/senior, $3/youth, 6-17 | Tours of vault and demos with paid admission |
| Nissan Stadium | East Bank | Turkey Trot | Nov 27, 8 AM | $45-$65/person | Dog friendly |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Festival of Lights | Now-Jan 3 | Free | May be restricted to guests on heavy days |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | ICE! | Now-Jan 3 | $27-$45/person, depending on day | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Ice Tubing | Now-Jan 3 | $28/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Ice Skating | Now-Jan 3 | $28/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt | Now-Jan 3 | $15/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Gingerbread Decorating | Now-Jan 3 | $30/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Bumper Cars | Now-Jan 3 | $15/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Photo with Santa | Now-Jan 3 | $40/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Country Christmas Cruise (Delta) | Now-Jan 3 | $22/person | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Delta Atrium Show | Now-Jan 3 | Free | May be restricted to guests on heavy days |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | Carriage Rides | Now-Jan 3 | $80 | |
| Opryland Hotel | Music Valley | POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance | Now-Jan 3 | $29.39-$69.39/person | |
| The Hermitage | Hermitage | Holiday Market at the Mansion | Nov22-23 | $5/person or $10/car | This is an event focused on unique gifts |
| Nashville Zoo | South Nashville | Zoolumination | Nov 13-Jan 4 | $25/adult, $21/youth, 2-12 Platinum pass: $39/adult $29/youth | Asian Festival of lights |
| Williamson County Ag/Expo Center | Franklin | Franktown Festival of Lights | Nov 21-Dec 31 | ||
| Lebanon Fairgrounds | Dancing Lights of Christmas | Nov 8-Jan 4 | $35/vehicle | Also Santa’s Village |
For otehr things to do around the city, see the article The Short Trip Nashville Itinerary: How to Explore Music City in a Day or a Weekend.
Thanksgiving Meals
Each year, there are two options for turkey day meals. Eat it in, or pick up. If you are staying with friends or family, or opted for a short term rental or hotel with a kitchen, pick up is the more economical option. But there are also times you don’t even want to turn the oven on. Let’s cover both.
Pickup
If your ideal Thanksgiving involves less time in the kitchen and more time relaxing with loved ones, Nashville’s pickup meal options deliver the perfect solution. From heritage turkey and smoked ham to cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, and bourbon pecan pie, local restaurants and bakeries are offering fully-prepped holiday feasts ready to reheat and enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or just want a stress-free dinner for two, this guide highlights the best spots in Nashville to grab Thanksgiving meals to-go—complete with Southern flavor and holiday comfort
| Place | Location | Order Deadline | Pickup | Details |
| Bluestone Lane | Downtown | Not stated | Wed, Nov 26; Thurs, Nov 27 3-6PM | From $115.24 for 2 |
| Bricktops | SoBro | Sun, Nov 23 | Set time with order | Ala Carte |
| Char | Green Hills | Mon, Nov 24 by 5 PM | Wed, Nov 26 by 5 PM | Ala Carte |
| Chef’s Market | Goodlettesville | Not stated | Up to Nov 26 | $160 (4p), $375-$395, $595 (10-12p) |
| Commons Club | Music Row | Mon, Nov 24 by noon | Nov 27, 10AM-2PM | $225 |
| Edley’s | Various | Not stated | Tues/Wed, Nov 25/26 10AM-7PM – delivery on Tues, Nov 25 | $80 (2-3p), $150 (4-6), $295 (12-15) |
| Gathre | Midtown | Mon, Nov 24 by 5 PM | Choose time for Nov 26 | $120 – $320 depending on size |
| Gumbo Bros | Gulch | Until Friday Nov 21 | Tues/Wed, Nov 25/26 | $135 for turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce |
| Hard Rock Cafe | Downtown | Not stated | Not stated | $199-$399 |
| Loveless Cafe | Bellevue | Sun, Nov 16 | Part of ordering | $139, 4-6 people |
| Martin’s BBQ | All but SoBro | Not stated | Mon-Wed, Nov 24-26 until 9PM | $59.99 (4-6p), $279.99 (12-15p) |
| Monells | Germantown | Fri, Nov 14 at 5 PM | Wed, Nov 26 11AM-3PM | $75-$225, plus sides |
| Park Cafe (CALL) | Sylvan Park | Not stated | Wed, Nov 26, 2-6PM | $200 (2-4p),$375 (7-10p) |
| Peg Leg Porkers | Gulch | Mon, Nov 17 | Wed, Nov 26 by 3 PM | $225 (feeds 12-15) |
| Puckett’s | Arts District | Sat, Nov 22 by 2 PM | T/W, Nov 25/26 9AM – 7PM , Thurs, Nov 27 7AM-10AM | Varies |
| SIlo | Gulch | Thurs, Nov 20 at 5PM | Tues, Nov 25 | $120+/4 people |
The following are booked up:
- Puckett’s – Arts District (downtown) – still available for dine in
Dine-In Meals
If you’d rather skip the cooking and let Nashville’s top chefs handle the turkey, you’re in for a treat. From historic steakhouses and luxury hotel dining rooms to cozy Southern kitchens and rooftop restaurants with skyline views, Music City offers a feast of dine-in options for Thanksgiving Day. Whether you’re craving a classic roast turkey with cornbread dressing or a modern twist like bourbon-glazed duck and pumpkin risotto, these restaurants serve up holiday hospitality with style. This guide rounds up the best spots to sit back, relax, and savor Thanksgiving—Nashville-style.
The following are dine in. Click on link on place name to reserve (reservations are highly recommended, where possible).
| Place | Location | Hours | Menu |
| 404 Kitchen | Gulch | 11AM-7PM | Buffet $58/adult, $38/child, under 5 free |
| Audrey | Gulch | 4PM-8PM | Appalachian Thanksgiving; $125/person |
| Blue Aster | Midtown | noon-8PM | Prix fixe $105/person |
| Bricktops | SoBro | 4PM-9PM | Ala Carte |
| Cafe Yolan | SoBro | 7AM-2PM | Ala Carte, Seasonally inspired |
| Carne Mare | Gulch | 1PM-8PM | $125/adult $40/child 10 and under |
| Chauhan | Gulch | 11AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM | Indian, Turkey Thali $48 |
| Church & Union | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | 11AM-9PM | $65/adult, $30child, 12 and under |
| Commons Club | Music Row | noon-6PM | Traditional, $65/person |
| Countrypolitian | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | 11AM-10PM | $45/adult Half off for children |
| Deacon’s | Downtown | 2PM-8PM | Normal Menu |
| Drusie & Darr | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | 10:30AM-3PM | Family Style: $84/adult $45/child, 10 and under |
| Eddie V’s | Downtown | 11AM-8PM | Traditional: $50/adult $20/child |
| Ella’s | SoBro | 7AM-10PA noon-8PM | Buffet: $75/adult $45/child, 10 and under |
| Evelyn’s | Midtown | 2PM-9PM | Family Style: $84/adult $45/child, 10 and under |
| Fleming’s | Midtown | 2PM-8PM | Ala carte, some traditional |
| Fonda | 12 South | 12PM-8PM | Oaxacan Thanksgiving: $48/adult, $24/child, 12 and under |
| Gathre | Midtown | 10:30AM-2:30PM | No information, assume standard menu |
| Gray & Dudley | Printers Alley/ Arts District | 6:30AM-9:30PM | 3-Course: $60/person or Ala Carte |
| Hall’s Chophouse | Midtown | 11AM-8PM | Special menu |
| Hard Rock Cafe | Downtown | 11M-10PM | Special & Regular Menu |
| Harper’s | SoBro | noon-8PM | 3-course: $80/person |
| Henley | Music Row | noon-5PM | Buffet: $70/adult $35/child, 12 and under |
| Jimmy Kelly’s | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | noon-8PM | 3-course: $70/adult $32/child, 12 and under |
| Kitchen Notes | SoBro | 10:20AM-2:30PM | Brunch: $74/adult $25/child, 6-12 |
| Loveless Cafe | Bellevue | 8AM-2PM | Standard Menu |
| Luogo | Gulch | 2PM-8PM | 4-course: $95/adult $45/child, 10 and under |
| Marsh House | Downtown | noon-7PM | 4-course: varies by dish $77-$89 |
| Mason’s | Midtown | 11AM-2:30PM | Brunch: $84/adult $45/child |
| Mockingbird | Gulch | noon-7:30PM | $60/adult $45/child |
| Monells | Germantown | 10AM-6PM | Family Style: $28.95/adult $16.95/child, 4-12 |
| Oak Steakhouse | SoBro | noon-8PM | 3-course: $80/person |
| Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | 10AM-9PM | Buffet: $60/adult $30/child, 12 and under |
| Pastis | WeHo | noon-8PM | $51/turkey plate $82/prix fixe |
| Pelato | Germantown | 2PM-7PM | Regular Menu |
| Pinewood Social | SoBro | 11AM-9PM | Special Menu |
| Puckett’s | Downtown | 10AM-4PM | Choose: $34.99/adult $19.99/child,5-12 |
| Sadie’s | Edgehill | 11AM-8PM | Buffet: $49/adult $20/child, 5-12 |
| Silo | Gulch | noon-8PM | Feast: $50/adult $20/child, 12 and under (wine pairings available) |
| Stateside Kitchen | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | noon-8PM | 3-course: $65/person |
| STK | Gulch | 11AM-10PM | Special Menu |
| Stompin’ Grounds | SoBro | 11AM-6PM | Buffet: $75/person |
| TENN | Downtown | 11AM-4PM | 3-Course: $74/adult $40/child, 12 and under |
| The Finch | Downtown | noon-7PM | 3-Course: $70/person |
| Twenty First | Vandy, 21st Ave S | noon-6PM | Regular Menu |
| Union Tavern | Printer’s Alley/ Arts District | 11PM-4PM | Buffet: $65/adult $25/child |
Some sites still have the following open, as well, but reservations are full at this point in time:
- 1KItchen: 1 Hotel on Demonbreun, dowtown (Downtown, convention center area) – Other event reservations
- Adele’s: 12 Avenue (Gulch) – Still available for Christmas – other event reservations
- Little Fib – Commerce St (Downtown) – does not show Christmas Hours
- Mimo – not showing hours for Christmas either
- Nashville Grange – Broadway (Downtown) – Still available for Christmas – other event reservations
- Yolan – Joseph Hotel (SoBro) – Still available for Christmas – other event reservations
Popup Bars: Where Tinsel Meets Tequila
When the weather turns crisp and Broadway starts to sparkle, Nashville’s bar scene gets a merry makeover. From snow-drenched speakeasies and ugly sweater cocktail lounges to rooftop igloos and Grinch-themed dive bars, Music City’s holiday pop-ups serve up seasonal cheer with a splash of irreverence. Whether you’re sipping a peppermint espresso martini under faux snow or toasting with a cranberry mule in a neon-lit winter wonderland, these limited-time experiences blend kitsch, craft, and Christmas magic. This guide rounds up the most spirited spots to celebrate the season—one themed cocktail at a time.
| Place | Location | Event | Dates |
| Bobby Hotel | Printers Alley/ Arts District | Igloo Experience, $150+ spend per igloo | Now-Feb 15 |
| Hidden Bar | Printers Alley/ Arts District | Sugar & Vice Bar | Nov 5-??? |
| Pancake Pantry | SoBro | Polar Pub Popup | Nov 13-Dec 27 |
| Tailgate | Germantown | A German(town) Christmas | Nov 5-Jan |
Closing Notes: A Toast to Music City
Whether you’re indulging in a five-course feast, picking up biscuits and bourbon-glazed ham to-go, sipping cranberry cocktails in a snow-drenched speakeasy, or strolling through fall festivals and historic landmarks, Nashville offers countless ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with heart and flavor. It’s a city that knows how to blend tradition with twang, and this season proves it—from the first bite of cornbread dressing to the final cheers at a rooftop bar.
If you’ve got a favorite Thanksgiving tradition, a hidden gem we missed, or an idea for a future article—drop us a comment below or reach out through our contact page. We love hearing from locals and travelers alike, and your input helps us keep the guide fresh, authentic, and full of Southern soul.
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. May your gravy be rich, your playlist be twangy, and your holiday be unforgettable.
Peace and Grace,
