Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Nashville

7 Hanukkah programs in Nashville from Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee's calendar: menorah lightings, latke parties and family celebrations. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4.

Updated daily · last read Oct 26, 2026

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Setup for Hanukkah Fest
Fri, Dec 48:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Setup for Hanukkah Fest
Sun, Dec 68:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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B'nai B'rith Social Unit Chanukkah Party
Sun, Dec 611:00 AM – 3:00 PMPrivate Residence
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Shuttles to Gordon JCC Hanukkah Fest
Sun, Dec 61:00 – 6:00 PMVarious Connections
Hop aboard a festive shuttle to the Gordon JCC Hanukkah Fest! The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville is offering subsidized round-trip transportation from Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Gallatin/Mt. Juliet. Your…
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Families
GORDON JCC HANUKKAH FEST
Sun, Dec 6More Info to Follow
Gordon JCC's Annual Hanukkah Fest with fun for the kids and Bernie's Latkas! Event is from 3pm to 6pm
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Nashville Community Chanukah Candlelighting with Mayor Freddie O'Connell
Mon, Dec 75:30 – 6:30 PMMayor's Office
Tentative Date: Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell hosts a community menorah lighting with Jewish community leaders and organizations participating on the Public Square at City Hall. RSVP and contact details are on the…
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Franklin Community Chanukah Candlelighting with Mayor Moore
Wed, Dec 95:30 – 6:30 PM
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Questions

When is Hanukkah 2026?

Hanukkah 2026 (also spelled Chanukah) begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, lasts eight nights, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12.

Where can I find Hanukkah events in Nashville?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee's community calendar (7 right now), read daily. The Federation's calendar also lists programs from local synagogues, JCCs and schools.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

Setup for Hanukkah Fest

Setup for Hanukkah Fest

B'nai B'rith Social Unit Chanukkah Party

Shuttles to Gordon JCC Hanukkah Fest

GORDON JCC HANUKKAH FEST

Nashville Community Chanukah Candlelighting with Mayor Freddie O'Connell

Franklin Community Chanukah Candlelighting with Mayor Moore

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