It’s giving season! Nashville has many fantastic local businesses to shop from, but if you’re looking for a unique present, check out these experience gifts.
🎟️ Memberships
- I likely don’t need to shout out my love of the Nashville Zoo again. We upgraded our membership this year to include the unlimited ride pass, and it was well worth it!
- Cheekwood memberships start at $70. It’s a great gift for garden and art lovers as well as families.
- In addition to the zoo and Cheekwood, the Adventure Science Center and Nashville Children’s Theatre have memberships that would make wonderful gifts for families.
- A membership to our favorite place to watch movies, Belcourt Theatre, starts at only $50.
- If someone on your list loves music and history, consider a membership to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum has frequent events with songwriters and musicians. The National Museum of African American Music also has membership options.
- The Frist Art Museum’s memberships start at $60, and they have some great exhibits coming next year.
- I might be biased, but a City Cast Nashville membership would make a great gift! Members have access to exclusive events and other perks.
🍽️ For Foodies
- Aloha Fish Co. has multiple maki sushi classes. City Cast Nashville host Marie Cecile Anderson did this with her mom, and they had a blast.
- At The Roll Academy, folks can learn the history and science of rolled ice cream and create a custom flavor. This is my favorite ice cream in Nashville.
- Gift a Nelson's Green Brier Distillery tour.
- Kitchen Social in Brentwood has lots of cooking classes.
✍️ For Creatives
- The Porch has numerous classes for aspiring or established writers. Plus, it’s a wonderful, supportive community.
- For the comedian in your life, give an improv class at Third Coast Comedy Club.
- Book a workshop at Turnip Green Creative Reuse or with Sam Simms Stained Glass Accessories.
- At a Hatch Show Print Block Party, folks can learn about letterpress and relief printing and create a work of art.
🥾 For Outdoorsie Folk
- River Queen Voyages offers kayaking and pontooning experiences along the Cumberland.
- Climb and zipline across Nashville’s forests at The Adventure Park.
- Give a falconry class!
💆 For People Who Need To Relax
- At Float Nashville, people can disconnect from the stress of modern life by quietly floating in one of its tanks.
- If smashing things would help your loved one de-stress, check out Smash City Rage Rooms.
Other Unique Ideas
- Gift a musical comedy tour of Nashville with NashTrash Tours.
- For sports fans, buy season tickets or packages to Nashville SC, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Predators, or the Tennessee Titans.
- For readers, a Parnassus Book Bundle includes 1-2 books and small bookish gifts for $50.
