Traditionally the Cumberland Feast signals the start of a week-long schedule of shows and activities that make up the city of Nashville's 4th of July Celebration.
Guests can enjoy cocktails and a glorious feast prepared by one of Nashville's finest chefs.
Later, guests bid for such items as a gourmet dinner for eight, a weekend at an italianate villa in Florida, or an evening of wine tasting and dinner, just to name a few. A silent auction, offereing a variety of items, will also be available for bidding throughout the party. After the bidding, guests can dance the night away. Miss Martha's Ice Cream Crankin' - You can always count on the first Sunday in August to be hot, and for the last 15 years, Nashville families have counted on Miss Martha's Ice Cream Crankin' and Summer Social to help them beat the heat. Held on the lawn of First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, the Crankin' invites families from all over to sample delectable frozen delights, fresh from a homemade ice cream maker.