Battle of Nashville: 159th anniversary. The Battle of Nashville saw thousands of soldiers fight across much of west and south Nashville. The Fort Negley Visitors Center will have presentations on sites that witnessed key moments in the last major battle in the Civil War’s Western theater. Thursday, 10-10:40 a.m.- Sunnyside Mansion: In Between Lines, Brandon Hulette, lecturer in Ameri-can Studies, Vanderbilt University; 10:45-11:25 a.m., the Civil War at Belmont Mansion, Myers Brown, executive director, Belmont Mansion; 11:30 a.m-12:10 p.m., General Hood’s Headquarters at Travellers Rest, Andy Blair, director of education, interpretation and outreach, Travellers Rest Historic House Museum. This event is free and open to the public. Fort Negley, 1100 Fort Negley Blvd. Information

THURSDAY, DEC. 21

Marshmallow Hikes

The annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes take place on select dates in De-cember and January at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South. Spend time with family and friends during a pleasant hike in the wintery woods followed by roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate. Tickets are $11 in advance, $13 day of, per hiker (children 2 and younger are free). Additional dates: Dec. 22-23, 27-30, Jan. 6, 13, 20. Arrive 10 minutes before your hike time. Hikes are approximately 30-60 minutes, with two levels of difficulty levels. Information

Winter Solstice Celebration

Celebrate the beginning of winter and the longest night of the year during this annual event featuring wreath making, a luminary trail through the forest, campfires, s’more, astronomy, music and much more. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy 100, Nash-ville. 4 -7 p.m. Registration not required. Event for all ages. Information

THROUGH DEC. 23

Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman

A Nashville holiday tradition. Matinee and evening options. Starting at $45. Information

FRIDAY, DEC. 30

Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands

Featuring marching bands from Auburn University and the University of Maryland. 6 p.m., Lower Broadway. Information

THROUGH JAN. 31

Country Music Hall of Fame

Daily pay-what-you-want Museum admission for residents of Davidson and bordering counties. Country Music Hall of Fame, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. Visitors are en-couraged to reserve tickets in advance. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information

SATURDAY, DEC. 30

TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Auburn versus Maryland. 1 p.m. Nissan Stadium. Information

TUESDAY, JAN 9

Mayor’s Power Breakfast 2024

County Mayor Golden and City Mayor Pitts will reflect on recent successes and outline the vision for the community in 2024 and beyond. Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville. Fee: $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Information