Let's Explore: TN Statehood Day *FREE*

Join us as we celebrate Tennessee's 230th birthday at Statehood Day!

ABOUT:
The Tennessee State Museum invites the public to this year’s Statehood Day celebrations, commemorating both America 250 and Tennessee’s 230th birthday. In partnership with the Folklife Program at the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Museum will host a special day of programming on Saturday, May 30, with additional events scheduled on Statehood Day, Monday, June 1. Visitors can enjoy a variety of free family-friendly activities, including folklife demonstrations and performances throughout the Museum, the premier of the short film, A Grand Design: Captain Le Roy Reeves and the Tennessee State Flag, a rare display of the first Tennessee TriStar flag, Storytime with Miss Tennessee Zoe Scheiderich, guided tours of the exhibit Tennessee Voices, American Stories, and the annual festive cupcakes.

TIMES:
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

PARKING:
Free parking is available between the Museum and the Nashville Farmers Market. During the Statehood Day event at the Museum on May 30, 2026, visitors have also been granted special permission to park for free in state lots 12, 14, 15, 16, and 28.
(see map in photos)

MORE INFO:
Statehood Day Celebration 2026

ADDRESS:
Tennessee Arts Commission
320 6th Ave N.,
Nashville, TN 37219