There are a multitude of holiday events and light displays across Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area. Many are just a short ride away from your Camden community. Check out three local favorites below!

1. Holiday Lights at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Cheekwood is a Nashville classic with 55 acres of beautiful gardens and world-renowned art. During the holiday season, from November 21 through January 4, Holiday LIGHTS comes to life at Cheekwood. You can venture on a one-mile stroll through the gardens, with more than a million sparkling lights surrounding you. Stop to see the 28-foot Pixel Pine Tree, grab a hot chocolate or a seasonal beverage to enjoy, or roast s’mores for a sweet treat. Cheekwood’s Historic Mansion is also open during the Holiday LIGHTS festival, allowing you to check out the festive decorations by Laura Dowling, a former Chief White House Florist. In the Frist Learning Center Great Hall, visit the Holiday Marketplace for gifts galore and one-of-a-kind mementos.

Cheekwood is only a 15-minute drive from Camden West Nashville. Check out these apartment homes to be near the Estate & Gardens year-round.

2. Gaylord Opryland

Running from November 7 through January 3, this iconic event is a must-do in Middle Tennessee. The Gaylord Opryland Resort goes big every single year for the holiday season.

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ICE! has “A Charlie Brown Christmas” come to life with over 2 million pounds of ice. Throughout the resort, you will find over 5 million sparkling lights and various holiday décor, including a 48-foot tree. The tree is revealed during a grand ceremony, one of the many holiday events Gaylord Opryland hosts during the festive season. Combined with delicious holiday cuisine, holiday shopping, and all your favorite holiday characters – Charlie Brown, Santa, etc. – you won’t want to miss ICE! and all the enchanting décor that can be found at Gaylord Opryland during the holiday season. Nightly, there are fountain shows and special performances, making multiple visits to Gaylord Opryland during its transformation into a holiday wonderland totally worth it.

3. Zoolumination Festival of Lights

The country’s largest lantern festival can be found at the Nashville Zoo from November 13 through January 4 at Zoolumination Festival of Lights. Over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns bring magic to life around the zoo. You can see wildlife like you never have before. There are new designs this year, featuring some lanterns over 100 feet long and 50 feet high. From November 28 through December 24, Santa visits the North Pole village nightly. You can find him amongst lights, trees, and various holiday fun in the North Pole Village.

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Elevate your Zoolumination experience by ice skating under lantern lights at the Smashville Ice Rink. Zoolumination platinum passes can be purchased for unlimited visits during the holiday season. Come once or come multiple times, but either way – check out Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo! It is only 20 minutes away from Camden Music Row.

No matter what you're out enjoying this holiday season - lights, ice sculptures, or lanterns - you are sure to have a festive time celebrating around Music City. If you feel like staying in, you don't have to miss out on all the fun. Check out this blog for ideas on holiday activities you can do from your Camden apartment home.