Open Streets is a space designed by people, for people- a place to gather with friends and unleash your creativity on the car-free road! Anything you can do at the park, playground, or picnic spot, you can do it right in the streets of downtown Nashville!

Bring your chairs, your favorite games, and most importantly... your family and friends! 

Need ideas for activities to do at Open Streets?

Here are a few to get your brainstorm session started:

  • Living Room on the Street - bring chairs and a deck of cards and neighbors will come- people will welcome a sit-down! Get real fancy if you want with a couch and coffee table, or keep it simple with folding chairs.

  • Song / Jam Circle - it's Music City, so encourage your neighbors to bring out their old song books and trusty trombones to make music together! Got a guitar, ukulele, or even a kazoo? Bring it along and be a part of our sidewalk concert!

  • Clothing Swap - set out some tables or blankets for people to bring clothes, jewelry, accessories to leave, take, or trade with their neighbors and event goers

  • Games, games, games - Make a four-square tournament, play your favorite sport, or start an impromptu trivia challenge.

    • Trivia tournament - people know some weird things. Find out what!

    • 4 square tournament - bring a ball and some chalk and invite neighbors and event goers to participate in the longest game of 4 square the world has ever seen.

  • Yard Game - bring your giant jenga, cornhole, frisbees or any other yard games and set it up in the street

  • Parklet - find a parallel parking spot or space on the street, set up your turf, potted plants, benches and other items to create your very own park for a day. Read more about a parklets here!

  • Spanish/Somali/French etc. language conversation group - there are meet-up groups for different languages all over the city. Bring them to your block!

  • Youth Talent Show - chalk off a “stage” and set up some chairs! Have a few of your neighbors sign up before the event, or improv it!

  • Hula Hoops and Jump Ropes - so easy and so fun. Try Double-Dutch!

  • Placemaking! - Get neighbors together to make a plan to enhance your neighborhood streets and public spaces. 

  • Chalk Art Extravaganza - The asphalt is your canvas! Grab some colorful chalk and create masterpieces.

  • Picnic Vibes - Spread out your checkered blanket, unpack your favorite snacks, and share laughter with friends.

  • Marketplace for All - We're highlighting local art, talents, and homemade goods on the street. Set up your storefront and connect with the city with what you have to offer!

     

The Few Things NOT Allowed at Open Streets Nashville:

  • Using motorized vehicles. Sorry, no mo-peds.

  • Charging fees for participating. Everything at Open Streets Nashville is free.

  • Selling things (food or other items) unless by a business already on the route- if you're interested in this, please let us know through the form first!

 

Once you know what you want to do, be sure to fill out our event activity form here.