A Weekend at the Music City Food & Wine Festival 2025

Ever wonder what it’s like to live in a city that treats food like an art form and wine like a love language? Welcome to Nashville, where the Music City Food & Wine Festival is more than just an event...it’s a lifestyle preview.

If you’ve never been, we’re here to give you the insider’s look. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or thinking about making Middle Tennessee your forever home, here’s how to soak in the flavor, fun, and Southern hospitality that makes this city irresistible.

🍳 Friday: Settle In & Warm Up Your Palate

Morning: Check into your hotel or short-term rental near downtown or Germantown. If you’re local (or thinking about it), this is a great chance to explore Nashville like a tourist in your own town.

Lunch: Head to Pinewood Social or Assembly Food Hall for a casual bite. Grab something light—trust us, you’ll want to save room.

Evening: Ease into the festival weekend with one of the exclusive Friday night tasting events. Sip your way through curated wine flights, cocktails, and small bites from some of the South’s best chefs.

📸 Instagram moment: The skyline at golden hour + a full glass of rosé = chef’s kiss.

🍷 Saturday: Go Full Foodie Mode

Morning:Fuel up with coffee and a pastry from Frothy Monkey or Barista Parlor. Then head to Bicentennial Capitol Mall Park, where the main festival events take place.

Midday:Spend the afternoon sampling everything from Southern-fried perfection to elevated seasonal fare. Don't miss the chef demos—past festivals have featured culinary legends like Sean Brock and Carla Hall.

Wine Tip:Ask the sommeliers about local wineries from Middle TN. Yes, they exist—and yes, they’re surprisingly good.

Evening:Cap off the day with a food coma-worthy dinner at one of Nashville’s restaurant gems like The Optimist, Rolf and Daughters, or Lyra. And maybe sneak in a cocktail at Attaboy or The Patterson House if you’ve got room left.

🥂 Sunday: Brunch + Dreaming About Living Here

Late Morning:It’s not a Nashville weekend without brunch. Book a table at Butcher & Bee, etc., or Biscuit Love. Bonus if there's live music involved.

Afternoon:Take a casual drive through neighborhoods like East Nashville, 12 South, or The Nations. You’ll see why so many people are making the move here.

Want a local to show you around and help you explore neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle? We offer custom relocation tours—with stops for snacks, of course.

💬 Final Thought:

By the end of the weekend, you might find yourself asking: “Could I really live here?”And if you’re anything like us, the answer is: Absolutely.

👉 Thinking about relocating to Nashville? We’ll help you find the neighborhood that fits your vibe—and your budget.DM us or schedule a free relocation consult today.