Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Last year the Nashville Zoo gave moms a free flower and the General Jackson ran a brunch cruise. 2027 plans are not out.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. 2027 plans have not been posted. Last year’s details come from each organizer’s own page as it read in spring 2026: the Nashville Zoo’s Mother’s Day page and the General Jackson Showboat’s specialty cruises (archived copies). We never guess a new date.

Mother’s Day 2027 falls on Sunday, May 9. Last year two of Nashville’s biggest attractions marked the day: the Nashville Zoo gave every mom a free flower at the exit and booked live performances, and the General Jackson Showboat ran a Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise on the Cumberland River. Neither has posted 2027 plans yet. General Jackson: 615-458-3900.

At a glance

  • Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 9, 2027.
  • Zoo, 2026: free flower for moms at the exit (while supplies lasted), opera and brass performances.
  • General Jackson, 2026: Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise with the Nashville LIVE show.
  • 2027 details: not posted; we will add them.

Mother’s Day at the Nashville Zoo

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere celebrated with:

  • A free flower for moms at the zoo’s exit, while supplies lasted.
  • Nashville Opera at Festival Field at 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3 p.m.
  • A Nashville Symphony student brass duet at the Ajax Turner Wild Works Amphitheater, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The zoo’s 2027 event calendar is on its upcoming events page.

Brunch on the river

The General Jackson Showboat, 577 Opry Mills Drive, ran a Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise in 2026:

  • An upscale, chef-curated brunch buffet.
  • The Nashville LIVE stage show after brunch.
  • Views of downtown Nashville from the Cumberland River.

The 2027 cruise is not on the boat’s current list. Book on the General Jackson site once it posts.

Restaurant brunch

We list Mother’s Day brunches only from a restaurant’s own website or menu, and add them as they are posted, usually in April. Restaurants that serve brunch every weekend are in our brunch guide.

Gift markets

No Mother’s Day market had posted 2027 dates when we checked. Year-round, the Nashville Farmers’ Market and the neighborhood markets on our farmers markets page carry local makers. We will add spring pop-up markets here when organizers announce them.

What this means for you

  • Want a reservation? Check back in April, when brunch menus and cruises are usually posted.
  • Free option: a greenway walk or a Metro Parks nature center program; see free things to do.

Related guides: brunch, date night, Easter and Memorial Day.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mother’s Day 2027?

Sunday, May 9, 2027, the second Sunday in May.

What does the Nashville Zoo do for Mother’s Day?

On Mother’s Day 2026 (May 10) the zoo gave moms a free flower at the exit while supplies lasted, with performances by Nashville Opera and a Nashville Symphony student brass duet. Its 2027 plans had not been posted when we checked.

Is there a Mother’s Day brunch cruise in Nashville?

The General Jackson Showboat ran a Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise in 2026 with a buffet and its Nashville LIVE show. The 2027 cruise had not been posted when we checked. Phone: 615-458-3900.

Where can I find Mother’s Day brunch in Nashville?

We add Mother’s Day brunches only when a restaurant posts its own menu, usually in April. Our brunch guide lists places that serve brunch every weekend.