Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Sumner County!
1CenterStage Players Present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Friday, August 9, 7pm
Saturday, August 10, 2:30pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 11, 2:30pm & 7pm
250 Hancock St, Gallatin
CenterStage Players is beyond excited to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!
CenterStage Players’ production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a captivating and beautifully crafted adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Featuring a talented cast that brings beloved characters to life with vibrant energy and heartfelt performances, the show transports the audience to an enchanting world through elaborate set designs and intricate costumes. Iconic songs are performed with stunning vocals and lively choreography, enhanced by skillful use of special effects and lighting to create a magical atmosphere. Balancing humor, romance, and drama, this production captivates and enchants audiences of all ages, making it an unforgettable theatrical experience.
2Rock Castle’s Summer Songwriter Series
Saturday, August 10
4pm – 9pm
Rock Castle State Historic Site
139 Rock Castle Ln, Hendersonville
Are you ready for another relaxing night of outdoor family fun and great music? If so, come out to one of the best community events in Middle Tennessee — the Rock Castle Summer Songwriter Series!
The August 10th event will feature the musical talents of the Taylor Scott Band, Banditos, Zachary Scott Kline, and Zach Torres.
Half Batch Brewing, The Meat Sweats, Little Cancun, Heavenly Snow, The Donut Truck, and Castle Crew Concessions will be on-site to keep you fed and refreshed, and there will be an assortment of organized games and inflatables from Ultimate Party Superstore to keep your kiddos entertained throughout the event.
For the first time ever, this season’s events will take place around the Castle itself…so bring a blanket or some camp chairs, sprawl out on the lawn, and enjoy the original music of some world-class musicians. It’s the perfect worry-free evening of fun for everyone! Gates open at 4:00 pm, so come out early to secure your preferred spot.
Admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 or under are admitted free of charge! Music will begin at 5:00 pm, and the event will conclude by 9:15 pm.
***Advance Tickets not available, Admission is at the Gate***
3Tour the Historic Hawthorn Hill Home
Saturday, August 10
4:30pm
210 Old Highway 25, Castalian Springs
On Saturday, August 10, Historic Castalian Springs will host a tour of the historic Hawthorn Hill home.
The circa 1805 brick Federal home is preserved as close to its original state as possible and is rarely open for tours. Original stenciling, paint, and plaster make you feel like you’ve entered a time capsule of 19th-century Middle Tennessee history. Tours are limited and only offered one Saturday a month – don’t miss out on this unique experience!
According to the Historic Castalian Springs website, Hawthorn Hill was “was originally owned by John Bearden who had the Federal-style brick house constructed. Shortly after in 1817, Colonel Humphrey Bate, a war of 1812 veteran, purchased the property, and it remained in the Bate family until 1936.
Hawthorn Hill is notable both as an example of early Tennessee architecture as well as for the accomplishments of Dr. Humphrey Howell Bate, Jr., the grandson of Colonel Humphrey Bate. Dr. Bate Jr. is most well-known for his leading role in the string band called ‘Dr. Humphrey Bate and His Possum Hunters.’ Bate played the harmonica which, according to family tradition, he learned from the one of the formerly enslaved workers at Hawthorn Hill.
In 1925, the band first performed on the WDAD radio station, where they quickly gained popularity and led to them becoming the first old-time string band to play at the newly established Grand Ole Opry. During this time, his daughter, Alcyone Bate, who played ukulele, became the first woman to play at the Grand Ole Opry.
In 2007, Hawthorn Hill become property of the Tennessee Historical Commission and currently operates under the management of Historic Castalian Springs.”
4Tom Petty Exhibit at Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum unveiled a Tom Petty display highlighting how his southern roots shaped his music and his continued influence on new generations of country music artists. Tom Petty: Where I Come From features several western-themed artifacts from Petty’s wide-ranging and generation-defining career. The display is included with museum admission and runs through summer 2025.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Petty believed his music straddled the American South, where he grew up, and Southern California, where he resided from 1974 until his death in 2017. Petty cited country-rock bands the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and other Los Angeles-based groups as major inspirations for his music. Petty’s exhibit display supplements the museum’s current major exhibition, Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock, presented by City National Bank.
5Friends Take Flight
Saturday, August 10: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, August 11: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Miracle Park
Friends of Gallatin Miracle Park is partnering with Dream Catcher Balloon to bring an exciting ADA-compliant tethered hot air balloon experience to Gallatin! Tickets are just $5 per person (only one person is allowed in the hot air balloon at a time). The event will span two days and include children’s activities and food trucks! This event is sponsored by All Access Coach Leasing, LLC.
*Days and times are as follows:
August 10: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
August 11: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Reservations are suggested. *Tickets will be sold at first come, first serve for $5 each.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CASH OR VENMO for the balloon rides.
*Rides cannot be guaranteed in the event of inclement weather or weather conditions that will prevent the balloon from being completely safe to fly.
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