Knoblin Trail
Who said Knoblin Fest had to be just one day?
September 4 – October 3
For one month leading up to Knoblin Fest, the Knoblin is making its way through Donelson. Local businesses across Donelson have gotten in on the mischief with Knoblin-inspired food and drinks, classes, products, discounts, hidden Knoblins and a few surprises.Pick a few stops. Explore an entire area. See how much of the Trail you can cover before October 3.
There’s no wrong way to wander.
Explore the Trail
The Wild Side (Music Valley + McGavock)
Three stops, two under one roof, and plenty of Knoblin mischief to get you started.
Make your own Knoblin. Stitch a Scrappy Knoblin in one of Smart Art's special hands-on classes.
Stitch a Scrappy Knoblin Class 9/26 10:00am HERE
Stitch a Scrappy Knoblin Class 9/26 2:00pm HERE
Stitch a Scrappy Knoblin Class 9/27 2:00pm HERE
2416 Music Valley Dr #106 / Facebook / Instagram
One of the Knoblins is hiding at Dashwood. Find it to score a special discount, then check out the Knoblin-inspired finds while you're there.
2416 Music Valley Dr #115 / Facebook / Instagram
Apparently the Knoblin gets thirsty.
LOST IN THE MAIZE
Jack Daniel’s Sour Mash Whiskey, house-made roasted corn-agave syrup, lemon juice, orange bitters and a salt-pepper rim.
206 McGavock Pk / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin’s Stomping Grounds (Donelson Pike + West Lebanon Pike)
Coffee, sweet treats, plants, and plenty of places for the Knoblin to get into trouble.
There’s a Knoblin loose in the garden. Go find it. Spot the hidden Knoblin and unlock a special discount.
227 Donelson Pike / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin has officially made the cookie menu. See what Doug & Dolly's baked up with their Knoblin Cookie.
329 Donelson Pike #101 / Facebook / Instagram
Turn Tuesday into a Knoblin lunch with Knoblin Nachos and a special Knoblin Mocktail, available 9/15 and 9/29.
108 Donelson Pike / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin isn't known for its core strength. You can do better. Get 50% off your first mat class if you're new to Native Pilates, or 10% off if you're a returning student. Use code KNOBLIN at checkout. There will be a free Knoblin Fest class on Oct 3rd at 12:30. Register here.
2525C Lebanon Pike Ste 103 / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin has made its way to Outlier Tattoo. Stop by the shop and enter their fishbowl drawing for a $250 gift card. The winner will be drawn at Knoblin Fest on October 3.
329 Donelson Pike #102 / Facebook / Instagram
Your morning coffee just got a little more Knoblin. Ask for the limited-time Knoblin Latte.
2513 Lebanon Pk / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin wandered into TennFold, so they made it a drink. Ask for the FoldFest, created especially for the Trail.
2408 Lebanon Pike / Facebook / Instagram
Shop Knoblin-inspired hair accessories or recover from a suspiciously sleepless night with the “Knoblin Stole Your Sleep” Eye Mask Service. Don’t forget to take a pic with the Knoblin out front!
2500 Crossfield Dr / Facebook / Instagram
Hattie Jane’s Creamery Donelson
The Knoblin got into the ice cream, and we're not mad about it. Try the Goblin Grub, Hattie Jane's special Trail creation.
2418 Lebanon Pike / Facebook / Instagram
Tuesdays are Trail Days! Stop in for a special Knoblin Donut on 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29, plus one last chance on Knoblin Fest day, 10/3.
2540 Lebanon Pk / Instagram
The Heart of the Mischief (Donelson Plaza + Old Lebanon Pike)
The biggest concentration of Trail stops and a very good place to park, wander and see what you find.
The Knoblin has made its way behind the bar, but no two sightings are ever quite the same. Grab a frosé served in a special color-changing Knoblin Fest cup.
2606 Lebanon Pk / Instagram
Even the Knoblin appreciates fresh flowers. Take home one of Nashville Flower Market's special Knoblin-inspired arrangements.
2615 Lebanon Pike Ste. B / Facebook / Instagram
Knoblin sightings aren't going to document themselves. Pick up a Knoblin Knotebook Kit, perfect for recording sightings, theories, brilliant ideas, and whatever else deserves to be written down.
113 Graylynn Dr / Facebook / Instagram
Choose your adventure wisely with these specially selected attract or distract the Knoblin plants.
2624 Old Lebanon Pk / Facebook / Instagram
Movement Lounge, By Yoga Muttz
Step into their Knoblin art installation and selfie station and snap a photo from your Trail adventure.
2710 Old Lebanon Pk #23 / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin got into the corn again. Try Bagelshop’s Blackberry + Sweet Corn Latte, made with fresh-off-the-cob sweet corn and blackberries, with your choice of espresso or matcha.
2708 Old Lebanon Pike Ste 105 / Facebook / Instagram
The Knobstrami Sandwich, Fridays & Saturdays Only
2720 Old Lebanon Pk / Facebook / Instagram
Even the Knoblin appreciates a good haircut. Mention Knoblin Fest and receive 20% off a cut during the Trail.
2720 Old Lebanon Pike / Instagram
Join us for a private Knoblin Fest fundraiser on September 15, tickets available here. Then, stop by to visit the Homegrown stage on October 3rd and grab some Knoblin favorites off the menu!
2720 Old Lebanon Pike / Facebook / Instagram
McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Proceed with caution: this Knoblin wobbles. The Wobblin Knoblin is a tropical mix of vodka, coconut rum, blue curaçao, sour apple, pineapple and a splash of Sprite.
2740 Old Lebanon Pk / Facebook / Instagram
Dig into Knoblin Loaded Fries with fresh-cut Idaho potatoes fried in tallow and piled with chili con queso, slop, green onion, crispy shallots and onion.
2730 Lebanon Pk B / Facebook / Instagram
There are Knoblins hiding among the bottles. Find them and save. Hunt down the hidden Knoblins to receive 10–15% off select bottles.
2721 Lebanon Pike / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin has a sweet tooth. Try a special Knoblin Bait Treat or sip on a Knoblin Cloud Float or the Knoblin Potion Dirty soda.
2713 Lebanon Pike / Facebook / Instagram
The Knoblin Wandered Off (East Lebanon Pike + Dodson Chapel)
The Knoblin likes to wander…
Go all in on the Knoblin Chili Cheese Fries, they are loaded, messy and exactly the kind of thing a Knoblin would approve of.
3133 Lebanon Pk / Facebook / Instagram
Flour Your Dreams Bakery & Café
Excellent news, the Knoblin made it into the bakery. Try a Knoblin Brownie Cookie or sip In the Bramble, their special Knoblin tea.
3968 Dodson Chapel Rd / Facebook / Instagram
TruFit Athletic Clubs - Donelson
Try TruFit on the Trail. New guests can get a free 3-day pass anytime from September 4-October 3. Want to join? Use code KNOBLIN for a special membership offer.
3051 Lebanon Pike / Facebook
Spot a van with a Knoblin logo, take a picture and tag Mobile Pet Spaws and Knoblin fest for a chance to win a free Knoblin fest tee.
Show Us Where the Knoblin Takes You
Found something good? Something weird? Something particularly Knoblin-ish?
Share your Trail adventures and tag @KnoblinFest and #KnoblinTrail so we can see where you wander.
The Trail Ends. The Festival Begins.
After a month of wandering, meet us at Donelson Plaza on October 3 for Knoblin Fest, Nashville's free arts & music festival featuring live music, 150+ artists, musicians and makers, food, activities, costume contests and plenty of Knoblin mischief.
October 3, 2026 | Donelson Plaza | 10 AM - 6 PM | FREE