Events
Events that engage the Middle Tennessee community in meaningful ways are a central part of Nashville PBS's mission. From screenings and discussions of local and national documentaries to themed events, there’s something for everyone. You can learn more about WNPT’s community events here.
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‘A Slice of the Community’ Live Taping w/Mayor Freddie O’Connell
Attend a FREE live taping featuring a conversation between Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Nashville PBS’ Jerome Moore. The two will discuss O’Connell’s progress and challenges since taking office as well as his strategic vision for Nashville’s development and growth.
Thursday, October 17
Doors open at 7:15; live taping begins promptly at 8 p.m.
Free pizza will be provided by Slim & Husky’s.
Nashville PBS’ Studio A
161 Rains Ave.
Nashville TN 37203
Leonardo Youth Maker Mixer
At this event for ages 10 to 18, young people will work to solve a design challenge for a chance to win a prize. There will be short Pecha Kucha presentations from Oasis’ Underground Art Studio, Adventure Science Center, Nashville Ballet, STUDIO NPL, and Oasis Bike Workshop. Clips from LEONARDO DA VINCI, a PBS film premiering this fall, will be shown. This event is part of the Tennessee STEAM Festival. The event is free, but RSVPs are required.
Refreshments will be served. Parking at the museum will be free for attendees.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville TN 37203
NASHVILLE PBS BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY
Nashville PBS Be My Neighbor Day!
Join Nashville PBS and PNC/Grow Up Great for Be My Neighbor Day! Say hello to Daniel Tiger, meet your local community helpers, enjoy hands-on activities, explore a children’s entrepreneur market at this FREE family event!
The Nashville PBS lot will not be available for parking during this event. Please use free or paid public parking lots, ride share, or safe street-side parking to attend.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nashville PBS
161 Rains Ave.
Nashville TN 37206
Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Nashville PBS
Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Nashville PBS
Join us at the Nashville PBS campus for a farmers market operated completely by children. Meet your local community helpers, shop the market, and enjoy hands-on activities at this FREE family event!
The Nashville PBS lot will not be available for parking during this event. Please use free or paid public parking lots, ride share, or safe street-side parking to attend.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nashville PBS
161 Rains Ave.
Nashville TN 37206
Volunteer Gardener Homegrown Luncheon 2024
Join the hosts of Volunteer Gardener for a special homegrown luncheon at Green Door Gourmet where this season’s Great American Recipe was recorded! Our event includes a tour of the grounds, a seasonally inspired lunch, mingling with the Volunteer Gardener hosts and a pumpkin carving presentation by artist Lundy Cupp. Wine, beer, and an autumn mocktail will be available.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Green Door Gourmet
7007 River Road Pike
Nashville TN 37209
Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins
Join Nicholas Hankins, host of The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season, as he guides you through the techniques of painting like the legendary Bob Ross. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn new skills and have a relaxing time. Your ticket includes an art kit with acrylic paint set, brushes, canvas, and palette paper.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 – 10 p.m.
VIRTUAL EVENT
Aging Matters Coffee & Conversations
Join us at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at a FiftyForward center near you!
Each month we’ll screen an Aging Matters documentary at a local FiftyForward center, followed by conversation and light refreshments.
These events are free, but please RSVP because space is limited.
First Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Various FiftyForward locations
Italy Made with Love Tour
Experience Italy like never before and meet the artisans from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Italy Made With Love on a spring tour of Umbria and Tuscany.
May 18 – 24, 2025