Lighting of the Green

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

Allen Arena

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Dec. 1, and make plans to join us for Lipscomb's 22nd annual Lighting of the Green! This beloved holiday tradition brings together the Lipscomb family and the greater Nashville community for an evening filled with music, fellowship and Christmas cheer.

We're excited to announce that award-winning singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb will return as host of this year's celebration! Ellie will once again be joined by special musical guests to help usher in the Christmas season. 

In addition to Ellie and our special musical guests, the evening will feature performances by Lipscomb Academy and Lipscomb University ensembles and choirs, Sanctuary and the Lipscomb Gospel Choir; shopping at Merry Marketplace; free photos with Santa and, of course, the lighting of the green to conclude the celebration. This year’s Lighting of the Green will take place inside Allen Arena, bringing all of the festivities together under one roof!

Lighting of the Green is FREE and OPEN to the public, so invite your friends and family and make plans to celebrate the joy and wonder of the Christmas season for this cherished tradition for both the Lipscomb family and the greater Nashville community! 

We can’t wait to celebrate the start of the Christmas season with you at this year’s Lighting of the Green!