Centennial Park Conservancy

06/11/2026

🎺💃 The Big Band Dance Series is back! Join Metro Parks Music and Creative Parks Nashville this Saturday, June 13, as one of Nashville’s favorite summer traditions returns to Centennial Park.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 7 - 10 PM
📍 Parthenon Ellipse

The evening begins with FREE dance lessons from Dynamic Ballroom and Performing Arts at 7 PM, followed by live music from the South Jackson Street Band from 7:30–10 PM. Whether you're an experienced dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time, everyone is welcome for an evening of music, movement, and community.
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Come hungry! Enjoy delicious offerings from Roscoe's Smokey BBQ, DMC Eatery, Chang Noi Thai, Fratellos Italian Ice, and LoveFest Lemonade.

Hosted by Nashville favorite Dave Eastman, this free event is fun for all ages. Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend a summer evening dancing under the stars

06/03/2026

On Thursday, June 23 join us for a FREE, leisurely, accessible Nature Tour in Centennial Park led by Metro Parks Naturalist Jessa Tremblay

Tour times: 11:30 AM and 12:15 PM
RSVP requested: https://buff.ly/63AwdFL

Meet outside the Parthenon Museum entrance on the East side of the building facing Lake Watauga. Tours will take place at 11:30 and 12:15, with 20 spaces available for each.

06/02/2026

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for the return of the Big Band Dance Series! 💃🕺🎶

Every Saturday evening from June 13 through August 15, enjoy free live music from some of Middle Tennessee’s best swing and jazz big bands in Centennial Park. Free dance lessons begin at 7 PM, followed by live music and dancing at 7:30 PM.

Note: With park construction underway, events will be held at alternate locations around the park. See the full lineup and locations:
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05/26/2026

Yoga in the Park with Small World Yoga has been canceled this evening due to the weather. See you again next Tuesday.

05/22/2026

Now’s the perfect time to try the new Centennial Park audio tour from Nashville Sites. 🚶🎧

Discover one of Nashville’s most beloved green spaces with a 12-stop, self-guided walking audio tour that uncovers the people, places, and movements behind Centennial Park—and the city beyond. Covering art, music, activism, nature, and lively anecdotes, this immersive guide turns a park stroll into a journey through Nashville history.

Scan the QR codes on the posted signs with your phone, then listen, walk, pause, and explore at your own pace.

Learn more and access the tour at: https://buff.ly/zhTcwWp

05/20/2026

Happy ! 🐝🌼 Did you know that hundreds of thousands of honeybees live on the island in the middle of Lake Watauga? The beehives were introduced by Metro Parks in 2015 to help support pollination throughout the Centennial Park, benefiting the trees, flowers, gardens, and native plants that make this urban green space thrive.

🍯 You can support these important pollinators by purchasing Centennial Park honey—a sweet reminder of the vital work happening right in the heart of Nashville. 🍯

Pollinators like bees are essential to healthy ecosystems, helping plants reproduce and supporting biodiversity across the landscape. A single hive can contain tens of thousands of bees working together to gather nectar, care for brood, and produce honey while pollinating countless blooms along the way. 🌿

Ongoing care for the Centennial Park hives is provided by the Nashville Area Beekeepers Association through support from Centennial Park Conservancy donors and proceeds from Nashville Earth Day.

05/20/2026

Happy ! 🐝🌼 Did you know that hundreds of thousands of honeybees live on the island in the middle of Lake Watauga? The beehives were introduced by Metro Parks in 2015 to help support pollination throughout the Centennial Park, benefiting the trees, flowers, gardens, and native plants that make this urban green space thrive.

🍯 You can support these important pollinators by purchasing Centennial Park honey—a sweet reminder of the vital work happening right in the heart of Nashville. 🍯
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Pollinators like bees are essential to healthy ecosystems, helping plants reproduce and supporting biodiversity across the landscape. A single hive can contain tens of thousands of bees working together to gather nectar, care for brood, and produce honey while pollinating countless blooms along the way. 🌿

Ongoing care for the Centennial Park hives is provided by the Nashville Area Beekeepers Association through support from Centennial Park Conservancy donors and proceeds from Nashville Earth Day.

Want to learn more? Watch the video of our beekeepers in action:

Check out a visit to the beehives on Lake Watauga in Centennial Park, Nashville. Find more information and buy their honey at www.conservancyonline.com/bees.

05/20/2026

Take a few minutes to help improve local news and information.

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) is leading Press Forward Middle Tennessee, part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen local news and information.

Take the survey: https://buff.ly/LSyiS4d

This survey will help show how residents across Middle Tennessee find and use that information, what sources they trust, and where gaps exist so we can better support access to the information people need to stay safe, make informed choices, and stay connected.

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05/13/2026

This spring, help what you love about Centennial Park continue to grow. 🌿 https://buff.ly/yppuJEi

When you donate to or become a member of Centennial Park Conservancy, you help care for the Park’s landscapes, preserve the Parthenon, support local wildlife habitats, and keep free programs and events accessible to all.

Thanks to the generous support of the Sandra Schatten Foundation, all gifts made during our spring campaign will be matched 2X for a limited time—doubling your impact on the Park and community you love. 🌱

Sow where Nashville grows. 🔗 Join, renew or donate today at https://buff.ly/yppuJEi

05/12/2026