Illustration of a toy stage with red curtains where two nutcrackers and a dancer perform for a small seated audience (David Alford "A Southern Christmas Sampler" 30th Anniversary)
Christmas Shows

David Alford "A Southern Christmas Sampler" 30th Anniversary

Guests gather in the decorated Grand Barn for an evening or afternoon of holiday stories and musical favorites. David Alford presents his performance of Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory, accompanied by Paul Carrol Binkley's original music alongside a cast of singers and musicians. Chef-driven specialties, Sylvia's soups, bites, and drinks are available on-site for supper.

Dec 11 – Dec 27, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Friday, December 11, Saturday, December 12, Thursday, December 17, Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19: show starts at 7, doors open at 6. Sunday, December 13, Sunday, December 20, and Sunday, December 27: show starts at 2:30, doors open at 1:30.

Ages

Recommended for ages 12 and older

Neighborhood

Nashville

Food & Drink

Chef-driven Green Door specialties, seasonal bites, Sylvia’s soups, and drinks are available for purchase on-site.

Parking

Free parking.

Location

Grand Barn at Green Door Gourmet · 7007 River Rd Pike, Nashville, TN 37209 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday theater and literary-storytelling fans

Vibe

Cozy and nostalgic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Choose a performance date before booking because each ticket is valid only for the date displayed.
  • Arrive when doors open to find your seat; general admission seating is first come, first served.
  • Consider a VIP table ticket if your group wants a private table; each table admits up to eight people.
  • Bring extra time to purchase seasonal supper bites, Sylvia’s soups or other Green Door specialties on-site.
  • Use the free parking at the venue.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Daytime performances are on December 13, 20 and 27; the other listed performances are evening shows.
  • VIP tables for up to eight are sold separately.
  • Seasonal supper bites and Sylvia’s soups are available for purchase.

Links & Contact

Run by Belmont Mansion Association

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the performance include?

David Alford performs Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory, accompanied by Paul Carrol Binkley’s original music, with singers and musicians sharing stories and musical favourites.

Are seats assigned?

General admission seating is first come, first served. VIP table tickets provide a private table for up to eight people.

Can I buy food and drinks at the venue?

Seasonal supper bites, Sylvia’s soups and Green Door specialties are available for purchase, along with dinner and drinks.

Is parking available?

Free parking is available.

Are any VIP table options sold out?

Some VIP table options are marked sold out; availability differs by table.

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