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Limited Time through May! Step into a real-life fantasy world filled with jousting, games, live performers, artisan vendors, and nonstop medieval chaos. From pirate encounters and handmade treasures to good food and interactive activities, the renaissance fair is one of the most fun and unique weekend experiences to explore with friends. ⚔️🏰

Medieval Chaos & Fair Food ✨

Experience jousting, live entertainers, and artisan vendors at the Renaissance Fair in College Grove. Enjoy medieval chaos and unique food weekends in May!

Renaissance Fair

The 2026 TNRF will be open on May 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st.
The festival's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Limited Time Plan

Get ready for the Renaissance Festival in College Grove by planning your outfit and buying discounted tickets in advance for a full day of medieval fun.

Outfit Planning

✅Before you go
• plan your fun outfits
• get your tickets before they are cheaper!
https://www.tnrenfest.com/

Get ready for the festival

If you're looking for something that feels like

then you have to check out the Renaissance Fair.

it feels like you've been transported into a medieval fantasy movie.

People were fully dressed in character everywhere you look,

it made the whole experience way more fun.

and the next you're watching a full-on joust like it's normal.

I feel like this is one of those experiences you have to do at least once,

especially if you love dressing up immersive events

or just trying something different with your friends.

It's definitely one of the most entertaining ways to spend

a weekend and it's only through the month of May.

Here's your plan for enjoying rooftop views, modern Mexican food, a staycation, and sauna relaxation in Nashville. Watch the video 👇

There’s a new hotel in town with a Tulum-inspired rooftop, both featuring one of the best views of downtown Nashville yet— not to mention the largest agave selection in TN! Prepare to be delighted by fire performers, a live DJ set, and a modern Mexican spread. The convenient Gulch location makes for a perfect 1st stop before Broadway, or wherever else the night takes you… though you might not be able to resist taking the elevator straight down to one of the spacious suites for a staycation! 

New Hotel w/Modern Mexican Rooftop Restaurant

Sip rare agave spirits, enjoy modern Mexican cuisine, and catch a live DJ or fire show with stunning downtown Nashville sunset views at Coa Rooftop in The Gulch.

Rooftop Mexican Dining & Entertainment

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation through Resy: http://resy.com/link?venue_id=96031
💪 Pro tips
• Live DJ starts at 8 pm inside the restaurant
• If you can’t make it in for dinner, stop by for Brunch from 11-3 pm every Saturday & Sunday!
• Don’t forget to snap some pictures in the photobooth as a souvenir 🤳🏼

Watch the sun set on the city while sipping on agave, munching on modern Mexican fare, and enjoying live entertainment 

Unwind in a stylish suite at Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch, enjoying skyline views, dining options, and the chance to design your own custom cowboy hat.

Suite Staycation

✅ Before you go
• Book your stay here: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bnaglpy-canopy-nashville-downtown-the-gulch/hotel-info/
💪 Pro tips
• The hotel also has multiple other dining options to supplement your stay with! Have a sit down New American meal Silo, or grab a coffee from 8th and Roast + a slice from the Five Points pizza window.
• Make an appointment in advance with American Paint in the lobby to create your very own custom cowboy hat 🤠 

Settle in for a staycation in a gorgeous suite with (even more!!!) skyline views  

Relax and recharge in a private infrared sauna cabana at Pure Sweat Sauna Studio in The Gulch, Nashville. Solo or bring a friend for an energizing wellness session.

Infrared Sauna Relaxation

✅ Before you go
• Reserve your sauna suite here: https://www.puresweatstudios.com/book-a-session
💪 Pro tips
• Your session can be booked as a solo experience, or with a +1 👀
• The Gulch studio is one of the only Pure Sweat  locations that offers contrast therapy, with a dedicated suite featuring an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and shower! 

Start the day off right by relaxing inside a private infrared sauna cabana

and it's Tulum-inspired rooftop watering hole, in town

both featuring some of the best views of downtown Nashville that you can find—

not to mention the largest agave selection in Tennessee.

While choosing from over 300 tequilas and mezcals

to pair with your modern Mexican dinner spread,

prepare to be entertained by fire performers twirling across the floor,

lots of cowboy hats against the Nashville skyline,

which can actually be made custom at the luxury hat bar in Canopy's hotel lobby—

The rooftop agave garden’s convenient Gulch location makes it the perfect first stop

before Broadway or wherever else the night takes you, 

though you might not be able to resist taking the elevator 

straight down to one of the spacious suites for a staycation—

an infrared sauna session to look forward to the next morning

right around the corner at Pure Sweat Sauna Studio.

Though the studio does have its own contrast therapy suite

there's nothing quite like coming back for a

long shower in a gorgeous hotel bathroom,

all waiting for you to start your day with.

Here's your plan for exploring life-size dinosaur animatronics at Nashville Zoo's DinoTrek exhibit. Watch the video 👇

Limited-time exhibit takes you back to the Jurassic era! 

Visit Jurassic Park IRL 🦖🦕

Experience DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo with interactive, life-size dinosaur animatronics. Perfect for all ages—explore, play, and snap fun photos through July 26!

Dinosaur Exhibit

✅ Before you go
• Zoo ticket needed + $5 entry to the exhibit 
• Available every day, now through July 26
• Walkable, stroller friendly, + handicap accessible 

💪 Pro tips
•Theme it - get into Jurassic gear & play along! 
• Take fun photos! 

DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo

one that spans a couple 100 million years.

Adventure to the Nashville Zoo for a limited time interactive exhibit,

Check out life-size animatronics and revisit your

Here's your plan for a fun paint session with drinks, snacks, and guided creativity. Watch the video 👇

Visit this newly opened Paintbar that specializes in a premier paint and sip experience.

Premier Paint + Sip Bar

Enjoy a step-by-step guided paint and sip experience at Muse Paintbar Nashville. Perfect for groups or solo creativity, with drinks and bites available.

Book paint class

✅ Before you go
• This is not a drop-in experience, you’ll need to book in advance at https://www.musepaintbar.com/events/nashville-paint-bar to secure your spot.

💪 Pro tips
• You can book a multitude of experiences, a traditional paint session, a couples dual painting session, a family friendly session, or a paint your own pet session.
• They validate parking inside at the nearby parking garage.

Book your experience online

Muse Paintbar Nashville offers a fun, guided paint and sip session—enjoy drinks, snacks, and creative vibes. Wear casual clothes and get artsy, no experience needed!

Painting class

✅ Before you go
• While aprons (and stain remover) are available onsite, I recommend wearing casual clothes in case of any paint accidents.  

💪 Pro tips
• They have a menu of alcoholical and NA bevs, along with some light sweet and savory bites.

Get artsy

You might just need some new recommendations.

And this time we're checking out the newly opened Muse Paintbar in River North.

This is a premier paint and sip experience, with a little extra flair.

You can expect a fully guided painting class.

They walk you through everything step by step.

and everyone is hyping each other up while they paint.

This is absolutely perfect for girls' night,

And I cannot wait to revisit for a date night

where you and your person create pieces that connect.

Comment below where you think I should go next