We all live here, let’s celebrate it! Nashville Earth Day, the city’s only official annual event to celebrate Earth Day, returns to Centennial Park Bandshell on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The family-friendly event features engaging and educational activities from more than 75 exhibitors and vendors, including local growers and makers, nonprofits, sustainable small businesses and state/metro government agencies. Plus, the event also includes free live music, dynamic Kidsville activities for all ages (including a kids parade at 3:45 p.m.!) and local food vendors.
“Nashville Earth Day is one of the most exciting days of the year at Centennial Park,” says Justin Branam, Vice President of Programming for Centennial Park Conservancy. “From fascinating speakers to hands-on activities to incredible live music, our Nashville Earth Day lineup will offer something fun and educational for the whole family.”
Nashville Earth Day Highlights
- The EarthTalks Tent supported by TedX Nashville features a diverse lineup of local experts speaking on a variety of environmental issues: including home composting, gardening, recycling and more. Full speaker and topic list available here.
- Live Music throughout the day with performances by local artists, including Erin Rae, Kyshona, Josh Okeefe, Cane and Cancino and Jarren Blair.
- Kidsville’s Active Play Zone will include a Nashville Earth Day passport sketchbook for kids to get stamped at select booths, as well as a nature sculpture area to spark imagination and creativity.
- Kids can take a Storybook Walk on the Centennial Park Walking Trail around Lake Watauga and explore the pages of the book Be A Tree!, by Maria Gianferrari and Felicita Sala.
- The 3rd Annual EV Car Show, in partnership with Drive Electric Nashville, will provide Nashvillians with a hands-on experience to learn about a variety of electric vehicles on the market and speak with EV owners. A Nissan ARIYA ride-and-drive will also be available.
- The Kidsville Earth Day Parade will take place from 3:45 to 4 p.m. The parade will allow kids to use recycled supplies (available all day at the Kidsville area) to create props or costume pieces that tell about their favorite plants, creatures and other wonders of the earth.
- Nashville Tree Foundation with sponsorship from Amazon will be onsite distributing free trees to event attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Small World Yoga will offer a complimentary 45-minute class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in front of the event stage.
- Turnip Green Creative Reuse will host the Reuse Village and provide free crafts and Creativity Kits for festival-goers, with all craft materials diverted from the landfill. Patrons can participate in hands-on projects, or take them on the go.
- The Artisan Market will provide opportunities to shop local for recycled, reused, up-cycled, and natural products from sustainable small businesses.
- Nonprofits and Government Agencies will provide education and inspiration for sustainable living and positive environmental change.
- Food by a variety of local food trucks and vendors: including The Grilled Cheeserie, Retro Sno, Wacomole Mexican Food, Bondi Bowls and more.
- The Earth Day Pub will serve craft beer, wine, and cocktails for patrons 21 and over along with water and juice options.
Transportation & Parking
Nashville Earth Day attendees are encouraged to walk or bike to the event and take advantage of free bike valet parking provided by Walk/Bike Nashville. Attendees can also take the bus to Centennial Park via Metro Transit Authority from West End, Charlotte or University Connector. Free limited parking is available in and around Centennial Park.
For more information, visit nashvilleearthday.org.
