Musicians Corner

Nice variety of artists playing. Some people brought chairs or blankets, which is probably a good idea. Today is the last show of the season, but I’ll be back in September when they perform again.

Love Musician's Corner. This is one of the reasons why Nashville is so great. I can't believe we were able to see Stephen Sanchez for free this weekend! Also, the food trucks are always top notch and we love trying all of the different ones.

Really loved the event, great music, food and just the bikes werre everything. People having fun, doggies and kids playing, love it

A wonderful, free, family-friendly outdoor event. Always good music along with several food trucks, and a variety of vendors.

I would give more stars if I could. We drove down to Nashville to explore and stumbled upon the musicians corner show. Performing was Jessie Baylin and just so happens she's married to the drummer for Kings of Leon. We ended up getting to meet him and had an awesome time!

Had the perfect day. Weather was fantastic with fun filled day with happy people, sweet dogs, and adorable children.

One of those beautifully Nashville events - family friendly and just a blast!

I love this place! It's one of the very best things to do in Nashville--and free!!

Live music outside on the grass and food trucks, what more would we want in life? I finally got to go last week, have seen it and known about it for a long time. Lots of people, some kids, blankets, and dogs too. Acoustics are surprisingly okay for an outdoor venue, and it's a great place to hang out. Free too! Plenty of parking from Centennial Park, it's a good time!

What's not to love? Musician's Corner is an annual series of free concerts in the back corner of Centennial Park. This past weekend (5/17/24, 5/18/24) was the opening weekend of the spring 2024 series, the 15th anniversary year of the series. Sponsored by grants and corporate sponsors, attendees don't have to pay a dime for a show and there's almost always plenty of free parking in and around the park to boot. Vendors set up around the circle--food, beer, crafts, snacks, and artist/venue merch. The variety of artists is pretty wide from genre (country, rock, soul, jazz, everything else) to experience (newbies, up-and-comers, seasoned veterans). For example, this past Saturday consisted of a newer soul artist out of D.C. (Kenny Sharp), Vince Gill (celebrating those 15 years with 15 minutes), a young local alt-rock/pop band (Nordista Freeze), and Lissie (a fantastic 20-year indie rock veteran with a great band). Rain rolled in clearing out a lot of the space as Lissie played but she kept on rocking through the rain with a full, excellent set. Bring your own blanket, towel or lawn chair. You can even bring a cooler in so long as you leave the booze at home (they want you to buy theirs if you're thirsty).

Went to this for the first time last night. AMAZING!!! First of all it's 100% free to get in, and the artists were all incredible (unsurprising, considering it is Nashville after all!) The lawn seating was great, and you could literally sit right in front of the band if you were so inclined. It was just the right amount of crowded, and you could also bring your own food and drinks (although not your own alcohol). Additionally, food trucks lined the outskirts of the venue, so there were plenty of local tastes to try! Alcohol tents also supplied beer, wine, and cocktails (beers were $6). Highly recommend! Happily, Clayton Cohn

Awesome music and a beautiful park with great places to sit, ample shade, and some beer vendors on a hot day. What can be better than listening to music in the park on a beautiful summer day?!

If I had any doubts about how incredible Nashville is, they were completely quelled by the wonderful afternoon I had enjoying FREE live music at Centennial Park on Saturday. I absolutely love the support this city shows its musicians and what a wonderful way to let the community enjoy local artists without paying for a concert ticket!! They also offer a cash beer garden and had 5 or 6 food trucks lined up for patrons to enjoy. They offer this concert series in the Spring and Fall, so be sure to watch for events and stop in for a lovely afternoon!

One word: Awesome. Love this wonderful showcase of local artists. Dogs and kids run around while their loving parents sway to the music sipping on a beer or enjoying a snow cone. This is what I think paradise looks like. Bring your sunscreen and a blanket for sure and just enjoy the beauty of the combination of music, nature, food trucks and drinks. What could be better? Maybe a sprinkler.....but then you'll have to worry about mud.....So no, everything is perfect. Enjoy :)

What a great festival! We had gorgeous weather, really good music (mostly blues when I was there recently) which my friend who attends regularly said was bit out of the norm. There were food trucks and vendors. And activities for the kids and the pets. Coming from NOLA, I thought it was nice that there was a beer garden but odd that you had to be fenced off from the populace in general. The beer must not escape the picket fence! Loved that there were some mature trees to offer shade and that there was plenty of space. Did not love dog owners who cannot control their pets.

I LOVE Musicians Corner!!! It is my favorite part of summer in Nashville. Musicians Corner is a FREE music series in Centennial Park. This summer the shows are Fridays 5-9 pm and Saturdays 12-6 pm. Fridays are dedicated to acoustic music and then Saturdays are a nice mix of artists. It is outside so the experience can depend greatly on the weather but it's definitely worth enduring a little heat or rain. There is one big stage at the front with a small stage off to the side sponsored by Lightning 100. The smaller stage features artists in between the big stage sets. I have enjoyed every single artist I have listened to at Musicians Corner. They get a nice mix of genres and actually rarely play country music. This is great for someone like me that doesn't really like country music (don't hate me Nashville!). However, when a country artist does play they are still great to listen to! I think live music from talented artists is always good. The seating is just open on the grass so it's nice to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on/in. There is some shade under trees if it's a super hot day. There is also an awesome selection of food trucks in the back. I'm guessing they rotate every weekend but you can usually count on the staples of bbq, tacos, shaved ice, ice cream, and then some other unique trucks like Korean and Vietnamese. Thirsty for a drink? They have you covered! There is a small "bar" that serves a few beers, wine, and I believe mixed drinks. What's better than listening to some great music while sipping a cold one? If you really like the music, they have a vendor that sells the band's merchandise. There are also a few other vendors/sponsors along the back. You can score some free swag if you like collecting pens and frisbees. Parents, you might be happy to hear that there is a children's section. They usually have some fun games set up for the kiddos and have people supervising the area. Overall, I'm super impressed that this whole experience is free and so well organized. I definitely will be going every chance I get!

Free music festival, food trucks, bars, gorgeous setting - honestly, what else could you ask for? The kids zone is a great spot for the little ones to burn off some energy. Exceptional lineup all month. Get yourself to Centennial Park to listen to some tunes, sip a Mint Julep or Yazoo and revel in summertime

Cool setup! A lot of food truck. You could definitely spend a few hours here if the weather is nice.

Musician's Corner is hosted in the spring and fall by the THE CONSERVANCY FOR THE PARTHENON AND CENTENNIAL PARK in Centennial Park. It is a FREE (seriously, FREE!) concert series that runs on Saturdays from 3-6pm, with a mobile food court opening around lunchtime (read, FOOD TRUCKS!) providing yummy snacks for what essentially becomes a picnic in the park. There is a beer garden where you can sit with some cold brews or wine if you'd like. There are booths set up to allow you to support the artists you hear and the Musician's corner program itself (for instance, they sold a live CD of past performances that included the classic Nancy Griffith). This past week they had artists such as Americana legend Sam Bush playing in honor of Nashville's Americana Music Festival. They get local artists, up and comers, newbys, the works, and all of it is good. Seriously good. And did I mention free? I've come to these lovely Saturdays many times now and its always a good way to spend a beautiful day. Bring blankets or chairs, sit out in the grass under the trees in lovely Centennial Park, listen to great live acoustic perfomances, and eat great local food (or bring your own). I've been here when there's a craft fair going on at the same time so you check out artisan's work between sets. Also, if you have children, they usually have a booth set up for kids, and they look like they're haivng fun. It's also a very dog-friendly event, with contests held for "dog of the day". The Conservancy, as per their webpage (view here: http://www.conservancyonline.com/) strives to promote community through this park and the events held here. Musician's Corner brings various artists together and provides a place for family and friends to experience Nashville on so many levels. It is, in my opinion, their best program. This fall's schedule runs through October 27th. Check out their web page for more information: http://musicianscornernashville.com/#/home I cannot say enough how wonderful this whole afternoon is. Nashville has so many wonderful and unique music experiences, and not all of them cost you an arm and a leg. So if you want to experience the outdoors Nashville style, come out on Saturday afternoons, pick a spot in the grass (or dance, lots of people dance!), enjoy some local food and support not only local businesses but a great local program. Centennial park is one of my favorite places in this city, a little green refuge in the city, and this little gem is one of the best parts of fall. And again, FREE MUSIC. Inexpensive food. A place to be outside and socialize with friends in between football games. Whatever you want to call it, just come out and support this great program and everyone who participates in it. The people running it are kind, friendly, funny, and wonderful. This is something everyone should try at least once.

We had a great afternoon of trying new foods and listening to some great local musicians.

This is such a wonderful event that appeals to people of all ages and musical tastes. Although we attended on a rainy day (May 30), we had a wonderful time. The rain probably prevented a lot of people from coming, so we were able to easily find parking and a picnic table for our group of 8. We moved the table under a tree to protect us (and our food) from the off and on again rain. There were about 8 food trucks there offering a range of food from barbecue, burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches to ice cream and snow cones. The lines were not long, again thanks to the rain, so we were able to get our food in about 15 minutes. Although I was not familiar with any of the musical acts, I thoroughly enjoyed all the music that ranged from indie pop to folk. They have a wonderful kids area that is roped off, providing lots of room for kids to run around and play. They had a variety of toys including balls, hula hoops and big, soft toys for the younger kids and toddlers. There was also a craft table set up where the kids could make pictures. Although I don't have kids, there were several in our group, and that was such a nice area for them. I also enjoyed browsing the artisan booths selling jewelry, home decor and clothing, to name a few. This is a free event and well worth visiting. The Spring series takes place from 12-5:30 every Saturday and ends the weekend of June 27, with a Sunday event on the 28th as well.

This is GREAT! Free concert out in the park. Doesn't get much better. I happen to just be walking the dog and noticed a line of food trucks. First big plus for having the food trucks. There were easily a dozen and with the exception of maybe two trucks short lines and great food. There were a few little shopping booths set up as well as a play area for kids. The music wasn't spectacular but I couldn't think of a better way to spend an afternoon sitting on the grass listening to some local tunes. AND did I mention it was free? All I needed to pay for was my feed from the food truck.

MC is a great way to spend the afternoon in the park by listening to good music . Bring something to sit on !

We showed up for the food trucks and Robert Randolph and the family band. We got there during the second half of the event and half of the food trucks were packing up for the day. They said they had to get to their next event. I was shocked that they wouldn't be there for the entirety of the day.

Love that the Musicians Corner brings great music for the masses to hear. I don't get to come often but every time I do I throughly enjoy all the artist!!!

Musician's Corner is back! This is a great way to spend your Saturday and there is fun for the whole family. Musician's corner is a stage set up in Centennial Park where musician's come and play for 3-4 hours on Saturdays through the summer. If the weather is nice, there will be people and dogs and kids everywhere! There are also food trucks around the park and a beer/wine garden available. It's free to get in so bring your family, dogs and children and come enjoy the music! We usually bring people from out of town for a fun afternoon with some great musicians. Check it out!