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Nashville Fair slated for Sept. 11—6; mayor to open ceremonies; student ticket distribution planned

Metro Board of Fair Commissioners (Fair Board) · August 7, 2026
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Summary

Board members confirmed the Nashville Fair will run Sept. 11—20 with mayoral opening ceremonies set for 6 p.m. and a pre-event ice-cream social at 5:30; the board said over 80,000 sponsored student tickets will be distributed.

Scott reminded commissioners that the Nashville Fair opens Sept. 11 and runs through Sept. 20; opening ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. with an ice cream social around 5:30 p.m. He encouraged community entries (deadline Aug. 31) and previewed programming, including the Kentucky Headhunters scheduled to play during the fair (Scott corrected an earlier date to Friday the 18th).

Councilmember Terry Vow said the Metro schools will receive more than 80,000 sponsored tickets to be distributed a couple of weeks before the fair, described as a buy-one-get-one arrangement that allows students free entry with a paid adult. Scott and staff said fair programming and ticket distribution details will be posted on the fair website in the coming days.

The board discussed logistics for opening ceremonies and public engagement opportunities tied to the Mayor's visit.

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