Best Christmas Markets in Nashville (2026)
Festive downtown evenings, big Fairgrounds gift shows, neighborhood makers and the best nearby fairs in Franklin and beyond.
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Nashville's Christmas markets mostly run for a single day or weekend, so the best plan is to pick your weekend first. Nashvillage is the festive evening downtown, Porter Flea is our pick for distinctive handmade gifts, and Christmas Village is where to knock out a long list early. Franklin adds lakeside makers, big craft fairs and Dickens of a Christmas on Main Street.
We've picked 23 markets: 15 in Nashville and eight nearby in Franklin, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Lebanon. You'll find big indoor gift shows, neighborhood makers' markets where you can browse a few stalls and stay for lunch, the regular Nashville Flea Market for vintage gifts and a couple of festivals where shopping is only part of the day.
Nashville Christmas Markets at a Glance
| Market | Area | 2026 dates | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashvillage Holiday Market | Downtown | Dec. 3–6 & 10–13 | Free |
| Assembly Food Hall Holiday Vendor Market | Downtown | Dec. 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20 | Free |
| Acme Last Chance Holiday Market | Lower Broadway | Dec. 19 | Free |
| Nashville Yards Merry Market | Nashville Yards | Nov. 28–29 | Free with RSVP |
| Christmas Village | The Fairgrounds | Nov. 13–15 (preview Nov. 12) | $15; 9 and under free |
| Porter Flea Holiday Market | The Fairgrounds | Dec. 11–12 | Free Sat; Fri preview ticketed |
| Highlands Christmas Market | The Fairgrounds | Dec. 19–20 | $10 weekend pass |
| Nashville Flea Market | The Fairgrounds | Nov. 20–22 & Dec. 18–20 | Free; $10 parking |
| Holiday Market at the Mansion | Hermitage | Nov. 21–22 | Free |
| Handmade Nashville Holiday Market | Bellevue | Nov. 28 | Free |
| Shop Small Holiday Market at The Golden Slipper | Germantown | Nov. 28 | No ticket listed |
| Shop Local Holiday Market at the Farmers' Market | Germantown | Dec. 5 | Free |
| The Clay Lady's Holiday Market | East of downtown | Dec. 5 | Free |
| Nashville Punk Rock Flea Market | Madison | Dec. 5 | $5 plus fees |
| Gathering at the Grove Holiday Market | Whites Creek | Nov. 28 | No ticket listed |
| Franklin Makers Market at Westhaven | Franklin | Nov. 14 | Free |
| MADE SOUTH Holiday Market | Franklin | Nov. 20–21 | Ticketed by session |
| Centennial Holiday Craft Show | Franklin | Nov. 21–22 | $7 day; $10 both days |
| Dickens of a Christmas | Downtown Franklin | Dec. 12–13 | Free |
| Made Market Franklin | Franklin | Dec. 19 | $5 plus fees |
| Merry Monthaven Christmas | Hendersonville | Nov. 28 | Free |
| A Merry Little Christmas Market on the Square | Gallatin | Dec. 5 | Free |
| Mistletoe Merchants 2 of Nashville | Lebanon | Dec. 4–6 | $10 day; $20 three days, plus fees |
Downtown and the Fairgrounds
Downtown's markets are the easy picks if you're staying in town, and the Fairgrounds, a short drive south in Wedgewood-Houston, hosts the season's biggest indoor shows. Even venues with a long holiday season only have market vendors on select days, so go by the dates.
Nashvillage Holiday Market
121 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Local makers fill Walk of Fame Park for two long weekends, with a tree, holiday food and warm drinks giving you a reason to linger once the shopping's done. Come in daylight to browse and stay as the park lights up; families should aim for a Saturday, when Santa and the kids' activities are on. Details: Dec. 3–6 and 10–13. Thursday 4–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free entry. Santa is scheduled Dec. 5 and 12, 1–3 p.m. Leashed pets welcome. The Holiday Cocktail Bash is a separate paid event.
Holiday Vendor Market at Assembly Food Hall
5055 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Holiday vendors set up handmade gifts, jewelry and small finds on the Date Night Deck, with the whole food hall right there when someone gets hungry. It's a short, easy stop, and on Nashvillage weekends you can shop here before the 4 p.m. close, then walk over to Walk of Fame Park for the evening. Details: Fridays–Sundays, Dec. 4–20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. The Level 3 Date Night Deck is just outside the elevator. Check the venue's bag policy before bringing a big tote.
Last Chance Holiday Market at Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Acme brings makers into The Hatchery for an afternoon of ceramics, jewelry and paper goods, with Blevins Ceramics, Garaj Jewelry, Paperkuts Studio and Strings for Hope on the announced lineup. December 19 still leaves a little room before Christmas, and it's easy to fold into a downtown lunch with visiting friends. Details: Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free; all ages. One afternoon only; head to The Hatchery.
Merry Market at Nashville Yards
131 10th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Saturday is the night to go: the market opens at 4 p.m. under the Broadway Bridge, and the Nashville Yards tree lighting follows at 5. It turns a browse through local makers and small businesses into an evening out, while Sunday's shorter daytime window suits a quicker shop. Details: Saturday, Nov. 28, 4–7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 29, noon–3 p.m. Free with RSVP. Look for Under Broad beside Ascension Saint Thomas Landing; paid parking is in the West Garage.
Christmas Village
625 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
More than 250 merchants fill the Fairgrounds expo halls with clothing, jewelry, pottery, home goods and holiday food gifts at this long-running, volunteer-run charity fundraiser. Go with a list and comfortable shoes; the mid-November dates make it the one to hit if you want the shopping done before December gets busy. Details: Nov. 13–15. Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m. $15; 9 and under free. Sneak-A-Peek preview Thursday, Nov. 12, 4–9:30 p.m., ticketed separately. Parking is free; arrive via 500 Wedgewood Avenue.
Porter Flea Holiday Market
320 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Porter Flea is where we'd start for a gift with some personality: more than 200 independent makers selling artwork, clothing, jewelry and home goods. Despite the name, it's a modern handmade market rather than a flea, and it's indoors and heated, so it's a good bet when the weather turns. Details: Friday, Dec. 11, 6–9 p.m.: 21+ preview, ticketed, tote included. Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.: free. Expo 1 at the Fairgrounds. Bring $10 cash for parking. No pets, and no Sunday market.
Highlands Christmas Market
625 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
Highlands has a clear identity: Scottish and Celtic goods, handcrafted presents, bagpipers and Christmas music, all indoors. It's a good one for anyone who likes heritage gifts, and the final weekend before Christmas makes it handy for late shopping. Details: Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Expo 3 at the Fairgrounds. The $10 pass covers both days; parking is $10. Nashville Flea Market runs on the same campus that weekend, with its own entry and parking.
Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
The year-round flea market is the place for anyone who'd rather unwrap a good old find than another gift set, with antiques, collectibles and furnishings spread across indoor, covered and outdoor space. November is good for an early search; December gives you one more big browse before Christmas. Details: Nov. 20–22 and Dec. 18–20. Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Free entry; parking is $10 cash, waived for disabled plates and placards. No pets; service animals welcome.
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Nashville Neighborhood Markets
These smaller markets give you a reason to spend the day in one part of town. Most run for a single day, and three land on Small Business Saturday, November 28.
Holiday Market at the Mansion
4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
The grounds of The Hermitage give this outdoor artisan market a setting the expo halls can't match. It's especially convenient if you're staying around Donelson, Hermitage or the airport, with time left for lunch afterward. Details: Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free market entry; mansion tours are booked and paid separately. Dress for the outdoors.
Handmade Nashville Holiday Market
684 Colice Jeanne Rd, Nashville, TN 37221, USA
More than 90 handmade vendors set up in Red Caboose Park, with food trucks if you want to stay for lunch. It's one of the better west-side picks for Small Business Saturday, and you skip the downtown parking hunt. Details: Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free entry and parking. Leashed pets welcome. Outdoors.
Shop Small Holiday Market at The Golden Slipper
314 Madison St, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
About 50 vendors line Madison Street and the nearby Bits & Pieces lot, while The Golden Slipper itself adds candles, home goods and other gifts. Make it the anchor of an unhurried Germantown day: browse the stalls, duck into the surrounding shops and leave room for a meal. Details: Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The market runs along Madison Street between Third and Fourth avenues.
Shop Local Holiday Market at the Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
Local gifts sit alongside baked goods, winter produce and seasonal specials, so this is the stop when the list includes something for the holiday table. Free Santa photos and free parking make it about the easiest family outing in this guide. Details: Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free entry, parking and Santa photos. The holiday market and Santa wrap up at 2.
The Clay Lady's Campus Wide Holiday Market
1416 Lebanon Pike # C, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Put The Clay Lady on the list for anyone who'd love a piece of handmade pottery. Students and resident artists sell their work across the campus, the Tennessee Association of Woodturners adds another craft to browse, and cookies, coffee and a Santa visit round out the day. Details: Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free and family-friendly. Come early for the widest choice of pieces.
Nashville Punk Rock Flea Market
1508A Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115, USA
For the friend who's hard to shop for at a traditional craft fair, try Punk Rock Flea: offbeat artwork, vintage-inspired finds and gifts with an alternative streak, with live music to go with it. The December edition supports Toys for Tots of Middle Tennessee and is open to all ages. Details: Saturday, Dec. 5. General entry from 11 a.m. ($5 plus fees); early entry 10–11 a.m. ($10 plus fees). The event runs until 10:30 p.m., but go during the day if shopping's the point.
Gathering at the Grove Holiday Market
4133 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN 37189, USA
Gathering at the Grove brings local makers, gift ideas and holiday decorating finds to a property that's running a full day of Christmas events. Shop the market in the morning, then decide whether to add Santa pictures or the wreath-making class. Details: Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Check the event page for Santa and wreath-class booking.
Christmas Markets Near Nashville
Franklin, south of the city, has the deepest lineup of nearby markets, and Hendersonville, Gallatin and Lebanon add good options to the north and east. Give the bigger fairs and Dickens a day of their own.
Franklin Makers Market at Westhaven
Bruce’s Firepit, 171 Front St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
More than 150 vendors line the lake at Westhaven with home goods, jewelry, artwork, stationery and clothing, and there's no entry fee. Free Santa photos and food to buy make it an easy family afternoon. Details: Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free entry; free lot and street parking where available. Outdoors at 157 Front Street. The Santa Paddle is a separately registered fundraiser.
MADE SOUTH Holiday Market
230 Franklin Rd 12 H, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
More than 60 Southern makers and artisans fill Liberty Hall, and Friday's VIP party adds cocktails, chef tastings and live music. Go Friday for a date night or a night out with friends; go Saturday for a longer shopping window with the family. Details: Friday, Nov. 20, VIP 5–9 p.m. (21+, advance tickets only). Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; afternoon tickets enter from 1 p.m. Kids 13 and under free on Saturday. Door tickets are card only.
Centennial Holiday Craft Show
5050 Mallory Ln, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
More than 200 artisans bring handcrafted work to the high school, plenty to fill an afternoon. The two-day pass pays off if you like to browse first and come back for the pieces you keep thinking about, and Sunday works well if MADE SOUTH is your Saturday. Details: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with a $20 VIP preview from 8 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $7 for one day, $10 for both. Kids 10 and under free.
Dickens of a Christmas
301 Public Square, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Dickens is the pick when gift shopping is only part of the plan. Arts-and-crafts vendors share historic Main Street with costumed Dickens characters, carolers and stage performances, so the fun is drifting from a stall to a song to one of the shops along the street. Details: Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Downtown parking is tight; the shuttle from Harlinsdale Farm is $1 each way.
Made Market Franklin
230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
The juried handmade market takes over Liberty Hall for one Saturday the week before Christmas, which makes it a good answer to the last few names on your list. Shop first, then wander the rest of The Factory if you want to make an afternoon of it. Details: Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $5 plus fees; kids 15 and under free; parking is free. A separate event from November's MADE SOUTH.
Merry Monthaven Christmas
1017 Antebellum Cir, Hendersonville, TN 37075, USA
The arts center pairs a holiday artisan market with food vendors, gallery exhibitions, Santa and an evening tree lighting. Shop early in the afternoon, then stay for the lights; it's a strong pick for families north of the city. Details: Saturday, Nov. 28, noon–7 p.m. Free. Santa 4–7 p.m.; tree lighting and caroling around 4:30. Some artisans may pack up before the event ends.
A Merry Little Christmas Market on the Square
100 Public Square, Gallatin, TN 37066, USA
Gallatin's open-air market brings gift shopping to the historic square, with hot chocolate, carolers and a short Santa window. Arrive in the morning, shop before lunch, then look around the shops on the square. Details: Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free. Santa photos 10–11 a.m. Park at City Hall, the Farmers Market lot, the courthouse garage or on the street.
Mistletoe Merchants 2 of Nashville
945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087, USA
Despite the name, this one's in Lebanon. More than 100 merchants fill the expo center with holiday decor, clothing, jewelry, food gifts and kids' items, which makes it a practical one-roof stop for a long list. Details: Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 a day or $20 for all three, plus fees. Door admission is cash only; parking is free. Single strollers only, no wagons.
Planning tip: most of these markets run for a single day or weekend. For the best mix of shopping and Christmas atmosphere, plan around December 11–13: Porter Flea on Saturday, an evening at Nashvillage, then Dickens in Franklin on Sunday. The last markets here wrap up December 20. For a drink after the shopping, see our Nashville Christmas bars and holiday pop-ups guide. For shops that are open all season, see our Nashville holiday shopping guide.
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