There’s something kind of magical about tossing a few blankets in the car, grabbing the kids and a couple of friends, and heading out for free outdoor movies in Middle Tennessee. Kids run around, adults settle in with snacks and for a couple of hours, it feels like the simplest, happiest version of together. No tickets, no fuss — just a big screen under the stars and a shared excuse to slow down and enjoy being together.
Upcoming Outdoor Movie Schedule:
Movies Under the Giant Guitar | Movie at 8 p.m.
Movies Under the Giant Guitar continue monthly into September! Located at 416 Chestnut Street (just behind Nashville Warehouse Co. at Chestnut and 4th), bring chairs and blankets for the free flicks.
Thursday, August 20: “Dirty Dancing”
Thursday, September 17: “Grease”
Mt. Juliet Movies in the Park | Movie starts at dusk
Shown at the Charlie Daniels Park amphitheater (1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway), bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Friday, August 7: “Zootopia 2”
Friday, September 11: “Little Giants”
Friday, October 2: “Hook”
NightLight 615 Movies | Movie at 6:30 p.m.
Date night! These 21+ movies at Wasioto Park (formerly Cumberland Park) are considered “Social Cinema” events with adult beverages and eats. Head to 592 S 1st St., Nashville. Features at the event include food trucks, a pre-movie DJ and classic movie snacks.
Friday, August 28: “Mamma Mia!”
Friday, September 18: “Project Hail Mary”
Thursday, October 22: “Obsession”
Friday, October 23: “Hocus Pocus”
Saturday, October 24: “Scream”
Friends of Mill Ridge Park Outside Cinema | Movie at sunset
Head to the park, located at 12847 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch for a free outdoor movie. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; popcorn will be provided while supplies last.
Friday, August 14: TBD
Goodlettsville Movies in the Park | Movie at dusk
Free movies will take place at Peay Park, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville, near Rachel’s Garden Playground. Bring blankets and chairs; fun starts at 6:30 pm. with food trucks on site.
Friday, August 14: “GOAT”
Rutherford County Farmer’s Market | Movie at 5 p.m.
The Farmer’s Market at Lane-Agri Park Community Center, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro offers up a summer movies series on Tuesday evenings especially for the littles.
Tuesday, August 18: “Mary Poppins”
Tuesday, August 25: “Finding Nemo”
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