The Nashville Sports Cards and Collectibles Show returns to Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for a free, easy-to-attend summer Saturday of collecting. Run by Nashville Card Show — a fixture of the local hobby scene since 2011 — this recurring event is a dependable, community-feel stop for sports cards, Pokémon, other TCGs, and mixed collectibles, without the cost or crowds of a big convention.
A standout feature is the two-gym layout: one side is geared toward sports cards and the other toward Pokémon and other trading card games, which makes the show easy to navigate depending on what you are chasing. On the sports side, dealers bring modern rookies and veteran stars, vintage, inserts, autographs, graded slabs, raw singles, memorabilia, unopened boxes, and lower-priced bins spanning MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL. The TCG side gives Pokémon collectors a clear place to look for sealed product, chase cards, playable singles, and binder fillers, with Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana often in the mix.
Hours run 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Central Time, and both admission and parking are free — a big part of why this show stays so approachable for families, first-timers, and busy collectors who just want to pop in. The school-gym setting keeps the atmosphere relaxed and local, the kind of room where you can slow down at a table, ask whether a price is firm, and compare similar copies side by side before deciding.
The venue, Lighthouse Christian School at 5100 Blue Hole Rd, Antioch, TN 37013, sits just southeast of downtown Nashville with quick access from I-24 and Bell Road, plus plenty of free on-site parking. That makes it a convenient stop for collectors from Antioch, Murfreesboro, La Vergne, Smyrna, Brentwood, and the wider Nashville metro.
This show fits every level. Beginners can learn by looking — seeing cards in cases, comparing raw copies, and asking vendors about sets makes pricing and condition far easier to understand than online listings alone. Casual collectors can keep it simple and fun, hunting favorite teams, players, childhood cards, affordable slabs, and Pokémon or TCG pickups. Families and younger collectors get a free daytime event with separate sports and TCG areas so different interests can breathe. More advanced collectors and dealers can come prepared with comps, trade inventory, and want lists, using the separated layout to move efficiently between the two halls.
For the best experience, arrive near 8:00 AM for first crack at fresh inventory, and decide ahead of time whether you are starting on the sports side or the TCG side so you can work the room with purpose. Bring cash plus a payment app as backup, carry a want list sorted by sport and game, and pack penny sleeves and top loaders for your pickups. Walk both gyms once before committing your budget, then circle back to the tables and cases worth a second look. Follow the Nashville Sports Cards and Collectibles Show on Facebook for the confirmed date, hall assignments, and vendor news before you go.