Knoblin Trail
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.
Who said Knoblin Fest had to be just one day?
September 4 - October 3
EXPLORE THE TRAIL
Choose an area below or use the map to create your own adventure.
THE WILD SIDE Music Valley + McGavock
Three stops, two under one roof, and plenty of Knoblin mischief to get you started.
2416 Music Valley Dr #106
FB -Smart Art and Craft Supplies IG -@smartartandcraftsupplies
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 10:00amHERE
Stitch a Scrappy Knoblin Class 9/26 2:00pmHERE
Stitch a Scrappy Knoblin Class 9/27 2:00pm HERE
2416 Music Valley Dr #115
FB -Dashwood Nashville IG -@dashwoodvintage
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.
206 McGavock Pk
FB -Nectar Nashville IG -@nectar_urban_cantina
Apparently the Knoblin gets thirsty. See what Nectar has dreamed up with the Knoblin Feast, their special drink created for the Trail.
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.
227 Donelson Pike
FB -JVI Secret Gardens IG -@jvisecretgardens
There’s a Knoblin loose in the garden. Go find it. Spot the hidden Knoblin and unlock a special discount.
329 Donelson Pike #101
FB -DougandDolly's IG -@dougdollyscookies
The Knoblin has officially made the cookie menu. See what Doug & Dolly's baked up with their Knoblin Cookie.
108 Donelson Pike
FB -Donelson Cafe and Catering IG -@donelsoncafe
Turn Tuesday into a Knoblin lunch with Knoblin Nachos and a special Knoblin Mocktail, available 9/15 and 9/29.
2525C Lebanon Pike Ste 103
FB -Native Pilates and Yoga IG -@nativepilates
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. And, a free Knoblin Fest class on Oct 3rd at 12:30 that you can register for HERE.
2513 Lebanon Pk
FB -Caliber Coffee Co IG -@calibercoffeeco
Your morning coffee just got a little more Knoblin. Ask for the limited-time Knoblin Latte.
2408 Lebanon Pike
FB -TennFold Brewing IG -@tennfoldbrewing
The Knoblin wandered into TennFold, so they made it a drink. Ask for the Knoblin Feast, created especially for the Trail.
2500 Crossfield Dr
FB -Rooted Organic Beauty IG -@RootedOrganicTN
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!
Hattie Jane’s Creamery Donelson
2418 Lebanon Pike
FB -Hattie Jane's Creamery IG -@hattiejanescreamery
The Knoblin got into the ice cream, and we're not mad about it. Try the Goblin Grub, Hattie Jane's special Trail creation.
2540 Lebanon Pk
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.
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.
2606 Lebanon Pk
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.
2615 Lebanon Pike Ste b
FB -Nashville Flower Market IG -@nashvilleflowermarket
Even the Knoblin appreciates fresh flowers. Take home one of Nashville Flower Market's special Knoblin-inspired arrangements.
113 Graylynn Dr
FB -Paper & Ink Arts IG -@paperandinkarts
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.
2624 Old Lebanon Pk
FB -Lawrence & Clarke Cacti Co. IG -@lccactico
Choose your adventure wisely with these specially selected attract or distract the Knoblin plants.
Movement Lounge, By Yoga Muttz
2710 Old Lebanon Pk #23
FB -Yoga Muttz Movement Lounge IG -@movementloungebyym
Step into their Knoblin art installation and selfie station and snap a photo from your Trail adventure.
2708 Old Lebanon Pike Ste 105
FB -Bagelshop IG -@bagelshopnashville
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.
2720 Old Lebanon Pk
FB -Jack's Deli IG -@jacksdelinashville
The Knobstrami Sandwich
Fridays & Saturdays Only
2720 Old Lebanon Pike
Even the Knoblin appreciates a good haircut. Mention Knoblin Fest and receive 20% off a cut during the Trail.
McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant
2740 Old Lebanon Pk
FB -McNamara's Irish Pub & RestaurantIG -@mcnamaras_irishnash
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.
2730 Lebanon Pk, B
FB -Phat Bites Deli & Bar IG -@bitesphat
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.
2721 Lebanon Pike
FB -Lebanon Pike Wine & SpiritsIG -@lebanonpike_wineandspirits
There are Knoblins hiding among the bottles. Find them and save. Hunt down the hidden Knoblins to receive 10–15% off select bottles.
2713 Lebanon Pike
FB -Sweet Blessings TreatsIG -@sweetblessingstreats
The Knoblin has a sweet tooth. Try a special Knoblin Treat or sip on a Knoblin Dirty Soda.
THE KNOBLIN WANDERED OFF East Lebanon Pike + Dodson Chapel
The Knoblin likes to wander…
3133 Lebanon Pk
Go all in on the Knoblin Chili Cheese Fries, they are loaded, messy and exactly the kind of thing a Knoblin would approve of.
Flour Your Dreams Bakery & Café
3968 Dodson Chapel Rd
FB -Flour Your Dreams Bakery IG -@flour_your_dreams_bakery
Excellent news, the Knoblin made it into the bakery. Try a Knoblin Brownie Cookie or sip In the Bramble, their special Knoblin tea.
TruFit Athletic Clubs - Donelson
FB - 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.
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