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Tomorrow 1

AttractionsFree (worth about $10)

Vanderbilt University Museum of Art: free gallery in Cohen Memorial Hall

Tue–Fri 11am–4pm, Sat–Sun 12–5pm (during semesters)

Vanderbilt University Museum of Art, Cohen Memorial HallNashville

The Vanderbilt University Museum of Art is dedicated to making art freely available to the community. Its galleries are on the second floor of Cohen Memorial Hall on the Peabody campus, open Tuesday to Friday 11am–4pm and weekends noon–5pm during the fall and spring semesters. It's closed for Thanksgiving break (November 22–29). A few visitor spots are in the Zone 10 lot on 21st Avenue; other unmarked spots are permit-only.

Verified Oct 28 · vanderbilt.edu

No catch

This weekend 1

Classes & fitnessFree (worth about $10)

MTSU Friday Star Party: free astronomy talk "Chasing Eclipses" and telescope viewing

Fri, Nov 6, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

MTSU, room WPS 102Murfreesboro

Middle Tennessee State University's free monthly Star Party on Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30–8:30pm: Dr. John Wallin speaks on "Chasing Eclipses" for 30–45 minutes, then the MTSU Observatory sets up telescopes if the sky is clear. Open to the public and kids are welcome. Park in the Judd-Sims or Library lot off Alumni Drive (no tickets after 4:30pm on Fridays).

Verified Oct 28 · mtsu.edu

No catch

Coming up 1

Classes & fitnessFree (worth about $10)

MTSU Friday Star Party in December: free astronomy talk and telescopes

Fri, Dec 4, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

MTSU, room WPS 102Murfreesboro

MTSU's free Star Party on Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:30–8:30pm: Dr. Irina Perevalova gives a public talk on a topic chosen by the audience, followed by telescope viewing with the MTSU Observatory if the sky is clear. Kids welcome. Park in the Judd-Sims or Library lot off Alumni Drive.

Verified Oct 28 · mtsu.edu

No catch

Always free 2

Classes & fitnessFree (worth about $20)Eligibility applies

Studio NPL: free mentor-led tech, music and film workshops for teens

Any day

Nashville Public Library (Main Library and branches)

Studio NPL gives teens 12–18 free, mentor-led workshops at Nashville Public Library branches: music production in Logic Pro, podcasting, photography with DSLRs and a green screen, film production, 3D design and printing, robotics, soldering, e-textiles and creative writing. Workshops run at the Main Library and branches including East, Edgehill, Goodlettsville, Madison, Southeast and Bordeaux; check the library's calendar for times.

Verified Oct 28 · library.nashville.gov

Catch: Teens ages 12–18 only

AttractionsFree (usually $16)Eligibility applies

College students get into the Frist Art Museum free on Thursday evenings

Thursdays 5–8pm

Frist Art MuseumNashville

College students with a student ID get free admission to the Frist Art Museum on Thursdays from 5 to 8pm, when the museum stays open late. The regular college price is $16.

Verified Oct 28 · fristartmuseum.org

Catch: College students only; bring student ID