Let’s explore social events in Nashville, TN happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Nashville, Tennessee. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Nashville
Long COVID Lunch and Learn
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Prime IV Hydration & Wellness – Brentwood
FREE EVENT. Come learn the basics of how to use the new **[CompendiRX platform](https://compendirx.com/)** for long COVID. Join us at **[Prime IV Hydration & Wellness – Brentwood](https://primeivhydration.com/locations/tenessee/brentwood-tn/)** for an in-person demo, enjoy immune-healthy snacks and join a Q&A with a doctor. Come hungry for knowledge and enjoy a delicious lunch while expanding your(…)
🌟🌟🌟 Light the Nations 🌟🌟🌟
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Light the Nations
Join the Nashville Nerd Herd on Saturday, October 19th for [Light the Nations](https://www.lightthenationsnashville.com/), a vibrant street festival on 51st Ave between Georgia Ave and Michigan Ave. Celebrate West Nashville with live music, food trucks, local vendors, and interactive art. It’s a family-friendly event that brings the community together for a memorable evening under the city lights.(…)
WEDNESDAY INDOOR GAME AT COLEMAN
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Coleman Park Community Center
SPECIAL COVID RULES
* 18 attendees maximum – Only the two teams playing (10 players) can be on the court during each set of 10 mins. The other team and subs can watch from the trail.
* Everyone must wear a mask entering and leaving the building.
* Upon entering the building, sign in at the front and have temperature checked. If temp. of 100.4 or higher, the player will not be able to participate a(…)
Conversemos en Español and English at Bearded Iris
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Bearded Iris Brewing
Acompañanos a conversar la primera hora en español y la segunda en inglés. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos! Tenemos name tags , toma uno de color rojo si eres hidpano hablante o azul si eres angloparlate y escribe tu nombre. Recuerda sentarte o estar cerca de personas que seas nativos del idioma que quieres practicar. Join us to chat the first hour in Spanish and then the second hour switch t(…)
Creative Coding Jam: Meetup & Make New Friends
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Nashville Public Library Looby Branch
This will be a laid-back, welcoming space for anyone interested in creative coding—whether you’re a seasoned coder or just curious. Come hang out, get to know fellow creative technologists, and share what you’re working on!
We’ll be meeting in the large meeting room at the Looby Branch Public Library. Bring your laptop to show off your latest project, ask for feedback, or simply come to connect a(…)
SABC: Country Eating & Dancing!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Nashville Palace
Put on your cowgirl boots and join us for a Classic, “Nashville-style” Country adventure! We’ll grab a bit to eat at Caney Fork and then head over to Nashville Palace for their Line Dancing Lessons. Can’t make dinner but want to join in for the dancing? Lessons start at 7:30pm.
Whether you’re a skilled country line dancer or just want to have a good time trying something new, come on out and join(…)
Urban walk Germantown/Nashville + a one stop!
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market
Join the Tennessee hiking group on our urban hike through Germantown/Nashville. This is 5 miles with a couple inclines as we go up the capital steps. We will meet in the free parking lot in between the farmers market and the Tennessee State Museum.
Bring your ID, as usual, and water.(…)
Profs & Pints Nashville: A Trip to Hell
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Fait la Force Brewing
[Profs and Pints Nashville](https://www.profsandpints.com/nashville) presents: **“A Trip to Hell,”** on tales and visions of the Underworld and how to get there, with Cory Thomas Hutcheson, folklorist, lecturer at Middle Tennessee State University, and author of *New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic.*
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [h(…)
SCREAM! Outdoor Movie Night
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
SCREAM out under the stars……well not literally!
# SCREAM \(1996\) \| presented by NightLight
Fri, Oct 18 at 06:30 PM CDT at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (Ampitheater), Nashville, TN
Please buy your ticket and then sign up as attending! There will be food and drinks to purchase at the event. This one is likely to sell out so buy your tickets! 🙂
TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/(…)
Kanji and Kanpai: Rice Vice
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Rice Vice by Proper Sake Co.
Our normally scheduled bi monthly event. Come drink some sake and speak Japanese with us!(…)
Open level on Wednesdays ***New location Ted Rhodes Tennis Park
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Ted Rhodes Park
**IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST MEETUP WITH US, PLEASE READ ALL EVENT DETAILS!**
Join the waitlist. Bring balls and **GET THERE EARLY** to reserve courts if you can!
* Host: **Cameron**
* Players: **10 players**
* Courts: **2**
* Format: **Short sets (best of 5) then we rotate**
* Level: **Open level – all are welcome!**
* RSVP policy: **Standard house rules**
[CLICK FOR HOUSE RULES](https://playtennis(…)
FaithTech Nashville – Monthly Lab
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Greater Nashville Technology Council
Meet. Learn. Build.
Each month we will gather to build relationships and projects for the Kingdom. We will dive into the principles of Redemptive technology that goes beyond just being responsible, and discover ways to be more intentionally focused on building tech that edifies people and glorifies God. You will have an opportunity to connect with teams that are working on local Nashville projects(…)
Friday lunchtime basketball
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Nashville First Church of the Nazarene
Pay $3 BEFORE you come to play Venmo: @jacob-steele
CashApp: $jacobsteelemusic
Bring a white shirt and a dark shirt.(…)
INT’L CAFE @ Hi-Wire Brewing Nashville
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Hi-wire Brewing Nashville
Welcome to INT’L CAFE Nashville, where you can meet new friends while practicing the languages you love. All levels and all languages welcome.
Tell us your languages so we can prep language tables and stickers for you and your friends. We usually have over 20 languages represented with fluent, intermediate and learners all together.
The English table is always a good time with a fun mix of peopl(…)
A Gleeful Meeple Game Night @ Homegrown Taproom
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen
For those new to Gleeful Meeple Events: GM Nashville is an all-inclusive social gaming (tabletop, outdoor, trivia, etc.) community created to help people in Nashville make friends and support local businesses. Everyone is always welcome, kids included (unless otherwise specified.) GM members are warm and welcoming of all newcomers. No Experience Necessary.
We’re bringing our big ol’ bags of games(…)
Music City Networking
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: HOME – Helping Our Music Evolve
**Find your community in Music City!**
Are you *’New to Nashville’*? Come get plugged in to a music industry network!
Not new to town? All good, come connect with some new folks 🙂
Music City Networking is a monthly opportunity for the entire Nashville music ecosystem to come together and build win-win relationships.
Whether you are a music creator, business or media professional, entrepreneur(…)
1031 Exchange
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: undefined
Join the InvestHER Community in Nashville for an insightful event. Learn essential tips and tools for successful real estate investments, network with fellow investors, landlords, and property managers, and engage in knowledge-sharing sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your real estate knowledge and connecting with like-minded ind(…)
MTRAS ~ MidTn Robotic Arts Society Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Adventure Science Center
Newbies, gearheads & everyone in between are welcome. Most meetings start with a show and tell format. The show and tell is informal and lasts about an hour or two. We then break-up for informal discussions. We always welcome anyone wanting to give a specific presentation. Let us know if you’d like to present on a particular topic!
You don’t need to get a ticket to the museum if you are just atte(…)
NashSec
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Up-Down Nashville
Stay connected with us in our growing community:
https://discord.gg/A42NdmNVha(…)
Music City MoGraph Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
Calling all Nashville (and surrounding area) animators and motion designers! Let’s get together once a month to talk shop and swap war stories! All skill levels are welcome.(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Nashville, you can try out Nashvilledowntown.com, Nashville.com, or Tickeri.com.
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14th Annual TN Beer, Wine & Shine Festival, October 19, 2024, Noon-5pm
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Two Rivers Mansion
Time to enjoy the TN Beer, Wine & Shine Festival again! We have new libations, live music, and FUN!
Touch of Brews presented by Terrapin Beer Company
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Sevier Park
Join us for the 4th Annual Touch of Brews, a Grateful Dead-themed music festival in Nashville, open to all ages!
BrainTrustLIVE 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Saint Elle
BrainTrustLIVE brings women in business together to build relationships, inspire growth, & learn from successful women in business
Author event with Louise Erdrich
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Dead Poets’ Society Room at Montgomery Bell Academy
Parnassus Books presents an evening with Louise Erdrich, in conversation with Ann Patchett, to discuss Louise’s new book, THE MIGHTY RED.
Celebrating the Career of Professor TK Davis
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Gresham Smith
This event will celebrate Professor Davis’s new book highlighting decades of impact on the Nashville urban design community.
Brand-Side: For Creatives Within
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: The Bridge Building Event Spaces
Join us at Brand-Side, where we’ll dive deep into the world of in-house creativity.
48Hour Film Project Awards @ Vu Studios!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Vū Nashville
The 48 Hour Film Projects red carpet event of the year! Come support your team, celebrate the winners, and see who takes home Best Film!
Thought Leaders Breakfast: How Marketers Work in 2024 with AMA Nashville
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Horton Events
Join us for a live podcast recording by the Lipstick Economy where we’ll be discussing the emerging changes in how marketers work.
The Sabbath Dance: A Weekend of Jewish Mindfulness & Movement
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: East Nashville (details shared with registrants)
Join us for a journey into one of Judaism’s hidden treasures: the wisdom of the human body.
“Black Nashville Connect” Powered by NBCC Careers Connect
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: UP, Rooftop Table & Tavern
“Join us at Black Nashville Connect for an Evening of Networking and Career Opportunities, Powered by NBCC Careers Connect!”
Join Vote FOR Nashville & Mayor O’Connell for Early Voting Kick-Off!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: oneC1TY yard
Kick off early voting with Mayor Freddie O’Connell! Presented by Vote FOR Nashville and sponsored by East Nashville Beer Works & oneC1TY.
Lunch and Learn: The Nashville Musical History Tour: Traveling Beyond Music
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Tennessee State Museum
Take a virtual tour of Music City’s musical heritage and the exact locations where stories took place.
The Crucible Course Nashville by PAINKLLR
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 1203 3rd Ave S
The Crucible Course is a partner challenge requiring teams to work through four tasks based on U.S Air Force Special Warfare Operators.
Annual COMEDY CIGAR WEEKEND
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville at Vanderbilt
It’s another year to book your flight, reserve your rooms & let your hair down.
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MRACC October 2024 Lunch Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: St Joseph Parish Center
RSVP for our October 17 luncheon at St. Joseph Parish Life Center (1217 Gallatin Pike South in Madison).
Matchville at The Amsterdamian (Singles Age 25-35)
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: 925 Gallatin Ave #102
A singles match-making party where everyone meets their most compatible match! Let the algorithm pair you up with a date!
Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Our signature event! Browse our exhibits, enjoy an astro talk with Q&A, and view the sky through the historic Seyfert Telescope.
Business and Billing Weekend Seminar Series – Nashville, TN
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Hilton Garden Inn Nashville West End
Join Rick Garofolo for this two day Master Class on dental insurance billing and business management.
October FEON Meeting: October 16, 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Love and Exile Bar
Celebrate FEON’s 1st Anniversary with us at Love & Exile on October 16th! We can’t wait to see you!
Zootography Workshop – Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Test out Tamron’s impressive lineup of lenses at Nashville Zoo! Join us on an expedition around the zoo as we photograph the wildlife!