Excited for Pride? We’ve got the guide!
We’ve compiled an extensive list of the most fabulous things to do all month long!
Nashville Soccer Club Pride Night
Come join Nashville SC at Geodis Park for their May 28th Pride Night match against the Columbus Crew. Enjoy a full lineup of acts for the match as well! Opening Act Fan Zone will Manrelic a local DJ who will play for the TN PRIDE Chamber “Plaza Party”. Pop-up Performance by Gate C – Nové. Anthem performance by KentuckyGentleman. Guitar Riff by The Low Blow. In-Stadium DJ is SHEA•K. Marquee Halftime show by ParsonJames (currently on tour with Kygo). WeHoClub performance by Angie K (https://officialangiek.com). Sunday, May 28th, 7:30 PM. GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave, Nashville.
Tennessee Pride Chamber Pride In Business Awards
The Tennessee Pride Chamber is pleased to announce the2023 Pride In Business Awards. Join them for an evening of celebration and community. Voting for nominees is open NOW through May 26th. The full list of nominees is here. Cast your vote today by clicking here. The event includes a Who’s Who of corporate leaders, small business owners, civic leaders, and professionals. One of the highlights of the evening is sure to be the debut of the “Voice of Change,” an award to recognize artists in the entertainment industry who have used their voice to lift the LGBTQ+ community. The Voice of Change award will be presented to Allison Russell, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a four-time Grammy nominated artist. A poet, artist and activist, Allison was one of the artists leading the efforts behind the Love Rising concert at Bridgestone Arena held earlier this year. The award will be presented to Allison by her co-headliner at Love Rising, Maren Morris.An ally for the LGBTQ+ community, Maren is a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter. Thursday, June 1st, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 6:00 PM – Happy Hour, 7:00 PM – Dinner, 9:00 PM – Late Party. Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St, Nashville.
Franklin Pride Preparty
Join Franklin Pride for the official Franklin Pride PreParty hosted by Frothy Monkey! Free Admission! Free Appetizers! Great Company! Friday, June 2nd, Frothy Monkey, 125 5th Street, Franklin.
Franklin Pride 2023
Franklin Pride TN is set to bring the Williamson County community a vibrant event that seeks to Celebrate, Support, Engage and Unite the community on behalf of their LGBTQ family and neighbors and their allies. Join them for entertainment, vendors, food, drinks, and more! Saturday, June 3rd, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Harlinsdale Park, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin.
Bath & Body Nashville
Kick-off pride month at The Pool Club with a rooftop pool party featuring special guest Alyssa Edwards. Dance the night away with beats by Manrelic and Aaron Monty and celebrate with performances by local queens Vidalia Ann Gentry and crew, plus more! To secure your spot, click here. Saturday, June 3rd, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Virgin Hotels Nashville, The Pool Club, 1 Music Square West, Nashville.
Country Pride with Curtis Braly and Friends
An official PRIDE kickoff concert and fundraiser. Your attendance helps fund The Trevor Project. Performances by Curtis Braly, Jenna Devries, Adam Mac, Summer Osborne, Camille Rae, Britany Banks and more to be announced. Kicking off PRIDE month with a night of LIVE country music at City Winery by some of Nashville bext LGBTQIA+ Artists and drag performers and with dinner, silent auction & important fundraiser. Get tickets here. Saturday, June 3rd, 7:00 PM – 9:50 PM. City Winery, 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville.
Nashville in Harmony presents Telling Our Stories
Join Nashville in Harmony for Telling Our Stories, an exploration of the narratives in our lives! We all have our own stories, but how often do we share those with others? By Telling Our Stories, we find the humanity in others. More information may be found at www.nashvilleinharmony.org/telling-our-stories. Saturday, June 3rd 7:30 PM – 10 PM. Nashville School of the Arts, 1250 Foster Avenue, Nashville.
Columbia Pride Festival
Join us for our second Columbia Pride Festival! Columbia Pride is a nonprofit organization that is holding a family friendly Pride event. Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Music! Family fun for all. Free admission. https://www.visitcolumbiatn.com/event/columbia-pride/2656/. Sunday, June 4th, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia.
Nashville in Harmony presents Telling Our Stories
Join Nashville in Harmony for Telling Our Stories, an exploration of the narratives in our lives! We all have our own stories, but how often do we share those with others? By Telling Our Stories, we find the humanity in others. More information may be found at www.nashvilleinharmony.org/telling-our-stories. Sunday, June 4th, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Nashville School of the Arts, 1250 Foster Avenue, Nashville.
PRIDE 615 Free Concert at East Side Bowl
Join us for PRIDE 615 on June 5th ~ This is a free concert benefiting @proudtobeinbaseball ⚾️ Huge thank you to our presenting sponsors @spotlight615 @ashlevans & @shure , and to @eastsidebowl for hosting this amazing event. Every community should have a Pride Night. Here is ours for Madison, TN. Proud To Be In Baseball is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, educating, & creating opportunities for the next generation of LGBTQ people in baseball. It would mean a lot to their charity if you show up to this event! Tickets are FREE. Doors: 6:00PM, Show: 7:00PM, Ends: 9:30 PM. Eastside Bowl, 1508 Gallatin Pike South, Madison.
Concert For Love & Acceptance
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and groundbreaking country music artist Ty Herndon announce the return of the Concert For Love & Acceptance, set to take place Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on the eve of CMA Fest. Maddie & Tae, Terri Clark, Pam Tills, Desmond Child, Wendy Moten, Billy Gilman, Shelly Fairchild, and Justin Fabus are set to perform. The event will benefit GLAAD and Ty Herndon’s Foundation For Love & Acceptance. – .
Nashville PRIDE Turnabout
See Your Favorite Staff and Community Members All Dragged Up! Proceeds benefit Nashville Pride. Friday, June 9th, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Play Dance Bar, 1519 Church Street, Nashville.
All Out for Pride
Join us for a special All Out for Pride event at Orangetheory Fitness, Nashville-Melrose! 10:00 – 10:45AM | WORKOUT, 11:00 – 11:45AM | WORKOUT at Orangetheory Fitness, Nashville-Melrose Anyone (member or non-member) can reserve a spot in class by Calling or Texting the Melrose Studio @ (615) 988-1334! $25 Minimum Donation to Workout. All Donations Support the TN Pride Chamber Foundation. Can’t make the workout? Join us for our After Party – Free & Open to Public! 12:00PM – 2:30PM | PRIDE Party – Food, Drinks, Giveaways, DJ, Drag Performers and more! Donations Accepted at Event – All Donations Support the TN Pride Chamber Foundation. Saturday, June 10th, Orangetheory Fitness, Nashville-Melrose, 2603 8th Avenue South, Nashville.
Dickson Pride Festival 2023
Dickson’s first-ever Pride Festival and Pride Pageant! Come hang out at this Family Friendly event for a day of shopping, eating, and good old-fashioned fun! Saturday, June 10th, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Holland Park, 101 Frank Clement Place, Dickson.
City Winery Nashville Presents Dragapalooza – PRIDE Edition Benefiting Inclusion Tennessee
Join City Winery Nashville for a Drag Brunch benefiting Inclusion Tennessee! Enjoy an elevated dining experience with live drag queen performers! Stage Premier tickets include a seat in the front and a PHOTO OP with the Queens after the show! Tickets do not include food or drinks. They’ll be offering a special brunch menu, and a full bar is available including your favorite brunch cocktails! Like any drag brunch, they recommend tipping your performers for their dazzling talents. There is no ATM on site and City Winery is not able to break large bills so please bring your own small bills! Cheers, Music City! Saturday, June 10th, 7:00 PM. City Winery, 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville.
Sunday Funday: Pride At The Park
Pride month can be exhausting—free food and lovely queer folks make it easier. Come hang on Sunday June 11th at Shelby Park (exact location inside park will be in our IG story the day-of). Meet some new friends, see some old friends, touch the grass. All the good stuff. Please RSVP to the email in the graphic if you’re coming. This is a collab with Vanderbilt LGBTQI Life and they are graciously catering the food—your RSVP helps them plan to have enough. As always, all Nashville GSA events are substance free and free of charge, 18+ and LGBTQ+. Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Shelby Park, Shelby Avenue & South 20th Street, Nashville.
Support Our Queens Drag Pride Brunch
Support our Queens by joining us in Commons Club for Pride Drag Brunch! Hostess sensation and Nashville diva Vidalia Anne Gentry brings the sass and a rotating cast of special guests. This glitter-adorned affair has all your brunch favorites while guests get stunning performances colliding with spot-on lip-syncing. A portion of proceeds will benefit InclusionTN. Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club, 1 Music Square West, Nashville.
Second Sunday Mixers!
Pride isn’t just in June! Join us each month for an afternoon of drinks, appetizers, and community! Admission is complimentary and there will be free appetizers and happy hour pricing. Email RSVPFP@yahoo.com to RSVP. Sunday, June 11th, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Party Fowl Cool Springs, 1914 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin.
Nashville PRIDE Pageant
Theme –Super Hero’s vs Super Villians, A comic book theme – Marvel/DC etc. Show us the best Super Hero or Villian in you! Your best combo of both will also be accepted Contact Ms Nashville Pride: Perplexity and/or Mr Nashville Pride: Justin Dream for more details. , –
Supper of the Sensational Seven!
The 2nd annual all LGBTQ culinary artist line up has been solidified and is looking to be more festive than the previous year with a special visiting guest chef from Atlanta, Tracey Bloom! Join them as they celebrate PRIDE – with a purpose and give back while enjoying a fabulous meal. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Nashville Launch Pad and Streetworks, both great non-profits serving the Middle Tennessee community . The meal includes FIVE courses, wine pairings, welcome cocktail sponsored by Uncle Nearest, and a Bailey’s dessert cocktail, and meet and greets with some of the South’s most admired and acclaimed chefs! The line-up for this year includes: Chef Arnold Myint, owner, International Market (Bravo Top Chef season 7, Food Network Star season 11, Frankie vs the internet); Chef Star Maye , owner, Ellen 1929 – soon to open; Chef Brian Riggenbach, co-owner Mockingbird Nashville and soon to open Tio Fun Mexican Munchies! (Food Network Chopped season 24, Beat Bobby Flay season 24, Bite Club season 1, HGTV House Hunters season 178); Chef David Andrews, owner, D’Andrews Bakery; Adam LaClave and Zach Vannieuwenhuyze, owners, Mystic Picnic Wine Bar; and Chef Tracey Bloom, owner Tracey Bloom Catering (Bravo’s Tardy For The Party, Top Chef season 7, Supermarket Superstar). , The
Nashville Pride Spirituality Night
Back after a 2-year hiatus, they will celebrate their sacredness as LGBTQ+ people of faith, worth and value. This ecumenical community wide service will lift up the ways in which we all find our sacredness. They’ll share traditions and rituals from their respective groups. And much singing and love will be shared. Sunday Assembly, Music City Sisters, The Table, Congregation Micah, Covenant of the Cross, Nashville in Harmony, Nashville Pagan Coven, Mt. Pisgah, Holy Trinity UCC, Nashville FUUN. Come celebrate and be celebrated. – .
Shakti Yoga Pride Flow
Join them at Shakti Power Yoga for a Pride Flow celebration that is full of movement, music, dancing, drinks and community! Join them for a 45min all levels yoga flow ( no yoga experience is necessary) , followed by a community hang out after party with drinks! They want to celebrate with YOU! Entrance into the celebration includes yoga, drinks, and a good time! All proceeds go to benefit The Tennessee Pride Chamber and all of the important work they do! Doors open: 5:45pm, all levels Yoga: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM, After-party: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM. Wear your fave athletic PRIDE gear. Friday, June 16th, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Shakti Power Yoga, 65 Music Square East, Nashville.
The Pharmacy Pride Tye Dye Party
Join them in celebrating Pride Month! This is a ticketed event. Admission includes: one The Pharmacy t-shirt, access to a type dye station to customize your shirt, all you can eat slider bar featuring beef & Impossible sliders, complementary beer or non-alcoholic phosphate. Purchase tickets here. Saturday, June 17th, 4:00 PM – 06:00 PM. The Pharmacy, 731 McFerrin Avenue, Nashville.
Decades of Pride: The 70’s
Be you, dress as your icon. Be you and take a stance. Join them at PROOF, W Nashville’s rooftop bar, for a celebration of pride icons who changed history for the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the decades. Attendees are encouraged to dress as your favorite Pride Icon of the 1970’s and listen to classic hits of the era. Tuesday, June 20th, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. W Nashville, 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville.
Decades of Pride: The 80’s
Be you, dress as your icon. Be you and take a stance. Join them at PROOF, W Nashville’s rooftop bar, for a celebration of pride icons who changed history for the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the decades. Attendees are encouraged to dress as your favorite Pride Icon of the 1980’s and listen to classic hits of the era. Wednesday, June 21st, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. W Nashville, 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville.
Rooftop Sounds
Join them at The Pool Club, their rooftop escape, for live music featuring a complete LGBTQ+ lineup, cocktails, and endless views. Wednesday, June 21st, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Virgin Hotels Nashville, The Pool Club, 1 Music Square West, Nashville.
Decades of Pride: The 90’s
Be you, dress as your icon. Be you and take a stance. Join them at PROOF, W Nashville’s rooftop bar, for a celebration of pride icons who changed history for the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the decades. Attendees are encouraged to dress as your favorite Pride Icon of the 1990’s and listen to classic hits of the era. Thursday, June 22nd, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. W Nashville, 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville.
Nashville Pride Weekend Kick Off
Kick off the Nashville Pride Festival weekend at the Sheraton Grand Hotel overlooking the festival grounds. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and a chance to celebrate Pride weekend! Performances by Vidalia Anne Gentry, Trey Alize, Kennedy Ann Scott, Venus Ann Serena, and DJ Manrelic. Friends of Pride and Weekend VIP ticket holders receive a complementary ticket. –
Frothy Monkey PRIDE Latte Art Throwdown
Frothy Monkey in The Nations is hosting the annual Frothy Monkey PRIDE Latte Art Throwdown. Join as a spectator or competitor for an evening of coffee, community, and friendly competition benefitting the Just Us program at The Oasis Center. All are welcome and the event is free to attend. The Frothy Monkey bar and kitchen will be open with drinks and food available for purchase. Competition Admission: A $10 buy-in is required for competing baristas. One-hundred percent of registration fees will benefit the Just Us program at Oasis Center.
Barry’s x W Nashville Pride Pool Party
Nashville Sounds Pride Night 2023
Join them on June 22nd for Pride Night at First Horizon Park as part of Nashville Pride! The Band Box will be the place to be, with an exclusive frozen drink special, Instagram-worthy photobooths and local LGBTQ+ businesses and educational resources. Limited edition Sounds Pride T-shirts are included from Music City Creative Co., sizing is first come, first served for all orders past noon on Thursday, June 8th. Thursday, June 22nd, 6:35 PM – 9:00 PM. First Horizon Park, 19 Jackson Street, Nashville.
Decades of Pride: The 2000’s
Be you, dress as your icon. Be you and take a stance. Join them at PROOF, W Nashville’s rooftop bar, for a celebration of pride icons who changed history for the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the decades. Attendees are encouraged to dress as your favorite Pride Icon of the 2000’s and listen to classic hits of the era. Friday, June 23rd, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. W Nashville, 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville.
Virgin Hotels Nashville Kick Off Party
Show your pride and get the party started at Virgin Hotels Nashville with a special performance by Violet Chacki on Friday, June 23! To kick off Nashville’s pride celebration, the hotel has secured Emily Vaughn to host an official Nashville Pride Pre-Party on their rooftop oasis, The Pool Club, featuring special guests and DJ entertainment by Manrelic. Want guaranteed seating? Book a VIP Tables by emailing vhn.nightlife@virginhotels.com. Click here to secure your FREE RSVP. For more information, please visit: https://virginhotels.com/nashville/pride/.
Nashville Pride Parade
You don’t wanna miss this Pride Parade! Grand Marshals are Eric Cox and Olivia Hill. The Nashville Pride Parade takes place on Broadway between 8th Ave and 2nd Ave and is completely FREE to attend. Paid parking is available in any downtown lot. Plan ahead, bring water! Saturday June 24th, 10:00 AM. Broadway and 8th Avenue, Nashville.
Nashville Pride Festival
The Nashville Pride Festival returns to Bicentennial Park on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25th. Nashville Pride is a two-day LGBTQI+ festival featuring top-rated entertainment on multiple stages, a Kids and Family Area, Youth Area, Community Art Installations, and over 225 vendors featuring local not for profits, artists, and businesses. Nashville Pride is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQI+ community. Ages 10 and under do not require a ticket to attend. Check out the full entertainment lineup here. –
Athena
This year’s Athena‘s theme is Superheroes or Villains with international DJ Tony Moran and special guests Griffin Green, @missalexianoelle and more! Happening this Saturday night! Tickets are on sale now! Learn more at athenapridemusiccity.com/ –
Sweet Tea Dance
Head to Basement East after the festival for the 2023 Sweet Tea Dance, Nashville Pride’s official closing party. –
Nashville Symphony Pride Night
Put on your ruby slippers and take a trip down the yellow brick road to Schermerhorn Symphony Center for Symphony Pride Night as the Nashville Symphony presents Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration. A Cocktail Reception with complimentary beverages and light bites will take place in the Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and during concert intermission. Forget your troubles and just get happy this June 30th when the Nashville Symphony presents Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration. Broadway stars Morgan James and Nicholas Rodriguez join the orchestra to bring the iconic Garland’s unforgettable songbook back to life—accompanied by rare interviews, family photos, and vintage footage of The Judy Garland Show with never-before-seen outtakes featuring Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra. You’ll swear she’s there in person when you hear “Over the Rainbow,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” and “That’s Entertainment.” It’ll chase all your cares away! Friday, June 30th, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville.
Kicking off PRIDE month with a night of LIVE country music at City Winery by some of Nashville’s best LGBTQIA+ Artists and drag performers along with dinner, silent auction & important fundraiser.Your attendance helps fund Nashville Pride and The Trevor Project; a nonprofit that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and mental health services for LGBTQ youth.** Dinner, Drinks, Custom ‘Country Pride’ Wine Bottles & the After Party MUST be purchased at time of ticket purchase as an ‘Add-On’. THERE WILL BE NO FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ORDER THE EVENING OF THE SHOW OUTSIDE OF THE PRESET MENU LISTED HERE. ALL FOOD & DRINK TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE WITH YOUR TICKET PURCHASE. Purchase tickets here.
2023 Nashville Pride Festival
The Nashville Pride Festival returns to Bicentennial Park on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25th. Nashville Pride is a two-day LGBTQI+ festival featuring top-rated entertainment on multiple stages, a Kids and Family Area, Youth Area, Community Art Installations, and over 225 vendors featuring local not for profits, artists, and businesses.
Nashville Pride is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Ages 10 and under do not require a ticket to attend
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Adam Mac • Ahli • Anna Clendening • Brady Riley • Coleman.X • Danni Nicholls • Elizabeth Davis • Gigi Rich • HALLIE • John Chandler • Kristen Merlin • Lillicat • Lindsey Hinkle • Liv Lombardi • Lorie Jo Bridges • Mark Robert Cash • Mercy Bell • Rackley • Shelly Fairchild • Sonia Leigh • Steff Mahan • The Low Blow • The SS-SR • Zoe Cummins
615 Show Stoppers • Amber Rose • Austin St James • D-Luv Saviyon • Darkanian Snow Diamond • Dee Zastris • Dylan B Dickerson White • Eazy Luv • Flex Cartier St James • Jackson B Nite • Juan Camarena • Kara Belle • KC Sunshine • Ken Dartanyan • Kinsey Malone • Kyle Reed • Malik Sebastian Cassadine • Marisol Treviño • Nicole Richards • Noel Cummings • Rasta Boi • Salem La Strange • Seymour Chilton • Taniah D B Dickerson • Taylor Made St James • Trey Alize • Trigga Infiniti Sanchez • Whitney Gayton
