The Nashville Earth Day Festival returns to the Centennial Park Bandshell on Saturday, April 19. This free, annual, family-friendly event, is open to the public from 11 am to 5 pm. bringing the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses & nonprofits.

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network), including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Because April 22 falls on a Tuesday, the celebrations are on the preceding Saturday.

Nashville’s Earth Day Festival will feature exhibits and hand-on activities aimed to educate locals about protecting the environment and living green. With over 75 family-friendly booths, hosted by community groups, environmental organizations, and government agencies, Nashville Earth Day will feature engaging & educational activities from a variety of exhibitors and vendors, including local growers & makers, nonprofits, sustainable small businesses, and state/metro government agencies.

Live music by local artists Jarren Blair at 12:30, Cane and Cancino at 1:15, Josh O’Keefe at 2:05, Kyshona at 3:00, and Erin Rae at 4:00. There will be yoga from Small World Yoga at 11:30, Kidsville activities, local food vendors, and craft beer. Plus, they’re giving away 1,250 free trees courtesy of the Nashville Tree Foundation. In partnership with TEDx Nashville, a diverse lineup of local experts will speak roughly every 20 minutes on a variety of environmental issues, including home composting, sustainable cooking, gardening, recycling, and more at the EarthTalks Tent.

Celebrate Earth Day In the Hood at NPL Pruitt Branch Library

Recycle, Reinvest, and Partners proudly present Earth Day In the Hood, a vibrant and educational fundraiser event on April 19th celebrating people and the planet, focusing on marginalized communities affected by environmental inequality. Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of activities, including engaging in upcycling arts and crafts, enjoying healthy food, and grooving to the beats of a talented hip-hop artist.

Earth Day In the Hood is Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Nashville Public Library Pruitt Branch, located at 117 Charles E. Davis Blvd, Nashville, TN 37210. The event highlights the importance of unity, education, and advocacy for a sustainable future for all. Participation helps to uplift underserved voices while contributing to vital programs designed to nurture and empower the next generation.

This fundraiser serves a dual purpose: to raise funds for youth programs and initiatives that benefit underserved Nashville communities and to raise awareness about environmental issues these communities face. By attending Earth Day In the Hood, you’ll support a great organization with a great cause and contribute to positive change in your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun while making a difference!