Ms. Cheap Summer Guide: 99 free things to do this summer
Sep 1, 2017Cheap has compiled 99 free things to do this summer in Nashville. We narrowed it down to the top 5 free things that you won't want to miss. Jessica Davis / The TennesseanThe Nashville Symphony's free community concerts are a popular summer offering.(Photo: Submitted Photo) If you are looking for free fun, my "2017 Ms. Cheap Guide to Summer" has you covered. The guide gives you the scoop on free Middle Tennessee concerts, festivals, movies, family programs, hikes and nature events, ideas for learning new things, plus a list of free places to get wet and cool off in these 14 weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day! Everything listed in my guide is free and I hope it helps you to have a wonderful summer on the cheap.1. Nashville Symphony ConcertsThis symphony series is a perennial summer favorite. 7:30 p.m. June 8 at Musicians Corner in Centennial Park; 7:30 p.m. June 10 at Key Park, in Lafayette; 7 p.m. June 11 at Crockett Park, Brentwood; 7:30 p.m. June 14 at Historic Rock Castle, Hendersonville; 7 p.m. June 27 at Hadley Park; 7:30 p.m. June 28 at Southeast Greenspace, Antioch. Details: Nashvillesymphony.org or 615-687-6500.2. Big Band DancesThe free Saturday night Big Band Dances in the Event Shelter at Centennial Park attract all ages. (Photo: Submitted Photo)These Saturday night dances take place in the event shelter at the back of Centennial Park. They are 7:30-10 p.m. and include dance lessons at 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. The lineup: June 3: Music City Swing; June 10, The Establishment; June 17, The Moonlighters; June 24, The Lynn Beal Band; July 8, Rory Partin & His All Star Big Band; July 15, The Merchants of Cool; July 22, Paul Ross Orchestra; July 29, J. Bradley Big Band; Aug. 5, Debbie Bailes & her Band; Aug. 12, The Jerry Vinett Big Band; Aug. 19, Music City Swing; and Aug. 26, The Moonlighters. Details: nashville.gov/parks. 615-862-8440. For cancellation info, see twitter.com/bigbandances.3. Musicians Corner This family friendly series offers free Friday night an... (The Tennessean)