There are always things to do in Nashville and it's the best when those things can be festive too! Here's all of my ideas to make a great holiday date in Nashville!
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Food & Drink
All the best food related date ideas for the holidays in Nashville!
Go get yourself a Christmas Bagel with Peppermint Cream Cheese for your holiday day date! It's a cute and unique way to bring a little holiday cheer to your day!
Ugly Bagel
Prepped and ready for the cozy outdoor vibes, Surefire Coffee Co. is everything you want for a cozy morning in the cold weather this holiday season!
Surefire Coffee Co.
Nestled in the Virgin Hotel, this coffee shop is DECKED out for the holiday!
Funny Library | Coffee Shop & Co-Work Space in Nashville
Voted one of the most beautiful restaurants in the country this local favorite has really gone all out for the holiday and is the best spot for a festive night out!
Geist Bar + Restaurant
A winery in the winter might not make a ton of sense to some, but with offerings like holiday food pairings, and some special holiday wines, Arrington really is a great spot for a date night during the holiday season!
Arrington Vineyards
Bring all your friends up to the rooftop of The Bobby Hotel in downtown Nashville and hang out at Camp Bobby! There's a ton of cozy vibes and great food and drink!
Camp Bobby at The Bobby Hotel
Check out Union Station's pop up bar this year and get some amazing drinks while bringing in the holiday cheer!
A Very Merry Bar Car - Holiday Pop-Up at The Union Station
Go on an adventure to Who Ville with Hidden Bar's new pop up featuring The Grinch! Available until January 1st 2025
Hidden Bar
Hang out at Hampton Social and take dinner and a movie to a whole new level with their Holiday Movie Screenings!
The Hampton Social - Nashville Holiday Movie Series
Activities
Have fun this holiday season with all the best activities around Nashville!
I know, a botanical garden doesn't really seem like the place to be during the holidays BUT Cheekwood goes all out! They decorate in all sorts of gorgeous lights and it's worth making it into a date night!
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
Go ICE! at Gaylord Opryland It's a unique experience and 10000% worth it! Every year they do a different movie or holiday classic and in 2024 they've recreated Frosty the Snowman!
Tennessee Ice Sculptures | Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
This is such a cool experience. Timed to music the lights are set up so you can see a whole show from your car! But be warned, it gets BUSY. Either be prepped to come early or bring snacks/a movie/or a book and make sure you don't mind waiting. I've ...
Nashville | Dancing Lights of Christmas | Lebanon
It might not be the tree in Rockefeller Center, but this tree is just as gorgeous so take a walk downtown with some cocoa and your partner and see the Metro Christmas Tree! Plus if you have it on your calendar in time you can make it to the Metro Tre...
Metro Nashville Christmas Tree Lighting
Who doesn't love a Christmas show? And one at a location as classic as the Ryman? Count me in!
Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman - Ryman Auditorium
Go on an evening cruise on the Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat and see a Music City Christmas show! Plus get an excellent meal to boot!
Music City Christmas Evening Cruise | General Jackson Showboat
It's the time of year for Zoolumination! And honestly, it's the best time of year in my opinion. Head over to the Nashville Zoo to experience the US's largest lantern festival!
Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo
Do you want to go to a party that rivals Time Square in NYE? Then go to Nashville's NYE party! With big name headliners and one of the biggest parties of the year this is one you won't want to miss. Plus the best part? It's FREE
Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash
Seeing the lights is pretty much the best part about the holidays so any chance I can get to go see some pretty lights I'll take!