June 13, 2026 – Black on Buchanan: A Juneteenth Block Party by the Equity Alliance
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Join the Equity Alliance for a celebration of Black joy, excellence, freedom, and our fight for Black liberation for the whole family, hosted in an area that is home and refuge to generations of Black Nashvillians. There will be a Vendor Village and new VIP tickets for more perks throughout the block party.
Along Buchanan Street in North Nashville
June 12 – 19 – Juneteenth Restaurant Week
Come together the week leading up to Juneteenth and celebrate diversity, and uplift exceptional establishments that make our city’s food scene extraordinary. This is event is hosted by Juneteenth615. See participating restaurants.
June 14, 2026 – Nashville African American Wind Symphony: A Celebration of Freedom Concert
4:00pm
The annual Juneteenth concert honors resilience, liberation, and the enduring legacy of African American culture. This powerful program blends wind symphony music with vocal and dance collaborations, creating an immersive experience that bridges history and contemporary expression.
June 19th, 2026 – Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Walk/ Run
7:30am-10:00am
The 4th Annual Juneteenth Run in Nashville. Come run, walk, and dance in our 5K event at Fort Cornelia Airpark in historic East Nashville.
Fort Cornelia Airpark – 1199 Shadow Ln #1093, Nashville, TN 37206
June 19, 2026 – Juneteenth Community Day at NMAAM
10:00am – 5:00pm
Come celebrate Juneteenth at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM)! It’s a day packed with fun, culture, and community spirit. Join friends and family in person to enjoy music, art, and stories that honor freedom and heritage. Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to connect and celebrate together. It’s free and open to the public on this day.
510 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203
June 19, 2026 – June 20, 2026 – Juneteenth Black Book Fair at Gladly Gather
11:00am – 6:00pm
Juneteenth Black Book Fair is a celebration of black authors and black stories by centering these stories and creating easier access to books within the community. All books will be free! On the 19th, No Yolk Bakery will have a plant-based desert pop up and following that Saturday, 10% of proceeds will go to the Nashville Public Library Foundation. Enjoy two days of free books, community, and the nostalgic book fair experience.
370 Herron Dr Ste 8, Nashville, TN 37210
June 19, 2026 – Juneteenth615 Fireworks Celebration at Centennial Park
5:00pm – 9:30pm
Juneteenth615 is an annual celebration that attracts about 10,000 people as the official culmination of Nashville’s Juneteenth celebrations. Enjoy food trucks, live music and fireworks. NOTE: The celebration has a new location, Centennial Park.
2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
June 19th, 2026 – I Need You To Show Up for Me: A Juneteenth Exhibition
6:00pm-10:00am
I Need You To Show Up For Me is a contemporary art exhibition centered on the emotional weight and necessity of community. Opening on June 19th — a day rooted in remembrance, liberation, resilience, and celebration — the exhibition reflects on what it truly means to show up for one another through moments of vulnerability, joy, grief, healing, and survival. For Nashville Black Music Month Kickback attendees, you will have a chance to view the exhibition.
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery – 1414 Clinton St., Nashville, TN 37203
June 20, 2026 –Clarksville Juneteenth Block Party
12:00pm – 6:00pm
More than just an event—it’s a tribute to the resilience and spirit of the Black community. With live music, local businesses, family-friendly fun, one of the hottest dj’s in the city, and so much more, the event offers something for everyone.
Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Road Clarksville, TN 37040
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