Take a tour of the "Mother Church of Country Music," and be sure to snap a picture on stage!

CMA Fest 2026 will take place from June 4 to June 7, 2026, centered around Nissan Stadium for the main stadium shows and spreading across the downtown area for free stages and activities. This iconic country music festival connects fans with hundreds of artists at various venues like Riverfront Park and the Music City Center.

Get ready to learn (and to sing a little karaoke). Study up on George, Johnny, Dolly, Charley, Loretta, and Hank, and the Nashvillians can quiz you at the reception.

Looking for a moment of peace and solitude before the big celebration? Cheekwood offers beautiful gardens, stunning views, and fascinating exhibits.

If any of the Augusta and North Augusta folks are looking to play a vacation round of golf, the Tennesseans suggest this course!

It's Chandler and Susannah's wedding. We couldn't NOT recommend a local donut shop, and Fox's is one of the best in town! Try the apple fritter and say hello to Mr. Fox.

Walk down Main Street, grab a coffee at Frothy Monkey, have some BBQ at Puckett's, try the sandwiches at Merridee's, and explore two Civil War homes (the Carter House and the Carton Plantation). You can't go wrong spending a day in Franklin!

Before you begin your wander through historic Downtown Franklin, we suggest you check out one of the best shopping centers in Middle Tennessee. If you're there on a Saturday, explore the Farmer's Market and stop into Five Daughters for a donut!