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There's no place like Tennessee to inspire artistic expression, from great music to traditional crafts, from storytelling to fine art.
Tennessee is calling you to enjoy great entertainment in music and performing arts, with beautiful historic theaters and unique music venues throughout the state, from the blues on the banks of the Mississippi, to the world-famous recording studios of Nashville, to the haunting sounds of traditional mountain music in the east.
Surrender House/Dover Hotel
"Site of the surrender of Fort Donelson. Original structure built in 1851 was formerly the Dover ...more
City: Dover, TN
Phone: 931-232-5706
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
"Nature, as well as history, is in full view at Sycamore Shoals. A prime example of an East Tennessee river valley, the park sits beside the Watauga River. Bottomland forest is an excellent habitat for sycamore trees, annuals, many bird species, two butterfly gardens, and colonial ...more
City: Elizabethton, TN
Phone: (423) 543-5808
Tennessee State Capitol
"Finished in 1859, the historic Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest working capitols in the country and designated as a civil engineering landmark for its innovative construction. The distinctive tower is designed after the monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece. The architect, William Strickland, died in 1854 and is entombed above the cornerstone. The exterior and interior walls ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-741-2692
Tennessee State Library & Archives
"A multi-purpose institution that offers historical information on Tennessee, special services to local libraries, archives, and the blind and physically ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-741-2764
Tennessee Technological University
"TTU offers academic excellence at an exceptional value. Tour our picturesque, historic campus or shop for unique items in our craft ...more
City: Cookeville, TN
Phone: 800-255-8881
Tennessee Valley Railroad
"The largest historic railroad in the South offers daily one-hour rides on restored vintage trains pulling over antebellum rail lines. Travel through the Missionary Ridge Tunnel and to Chickamauga. Special events and all-day excursions offered throughout the year. See web site for more ...more
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 800-397-5544
Tennessee's Backroads Heritage, Inc.
"Regional information including the Tullahoma Campaign, Civil War Trail, Tennessee Walking Horse Trail and agri-tourism ...more
City: Tullahoma, TN
Phone: 800-799-6131
The Belcourt Theatre
"Opening in 1925 as the Hillsboro Theatre, The Belcourt originally operated as a silent movie house, boasting the most modern projection equipment and the largest stage in the city.
The Children's Theatre of Nashville, the longest running children's theatre of its kind, and the venerable Grand Ole Opry both shared The Belcourt stage during the 30's.
Today the Belcourt Theatre is ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 383-9140
The Center for Historic Preservation
"The Center for Historic Preservation houses a significant collection of preservation publications, maps, research and reference ...more
City: Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: 615-898-2947
The Felsenthal Lincoln Collection
"Collection left by the late Morton Felsenthal. Displayed are pictures, documents and rare artifacts of Abe Lincoln's life and the Civil ...more
City: Brownsville, TN
Phone: 731-772-4883
The Little Theatre
"Built in 1860, the Little Theatre is the oldest structure on the campus of Fisk University. Erected as a part of a Union Army Hospital barracks during the Civil War, it was readapted for use as the campus theatre in ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-329-8513
The Maury County Arts Guild
"The MCAG is one of the largest and the oldest community theaters in Middle Tennessee, providing quality year 'round theatrical ...more
City: Columbia, TN
Phone: 931-215-8526
The Palace Theatre
"Built in 1937-1938, this community theatre features rotating art exhibits from local and regional artists, as well as musical ...more
City: Crossville, TN
Phone: 931-484-6133
The Pillars
"The Pillars, built circa 1828, is now an Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities property. John Houston Bills bought this impressive home in 1837 and began enlarging and refining the property. According to his diary, while living in Bolivar, the Bills family hosted notable guests such as Andrew Jackson, Congressman Adam Huntsman, Sam Houston, Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, ...more
City: Bolivar, TN
Phone: 731-518-7148
The Princess Theatre
"Long time Shelbyville residents knew this as the Princess Theatre. The renovated deco building retains many of its original, ornate details and shows current ...more
City: Shelbyville, TN
Phone: 931-684-7306
Courtyard Studios
"Eight artists' studios in one central location. Studios feature hand-hewn bowls, wooden items for kitchen use, wooden puzzles, stained glass, raku pottery, sculptures, some select baskets, portrait paintings, oils, acrylics and ...more
City: Copperhill, TN
Phone: 423-496-1166
Cross Plains Historic Main Street
"Shop for gifts, crafts, antiques and Victorian garden art in a town with 225 years of history. Since 1779, "people have been coming and going across the plains." Call visitor bureau for free self-guided tours and event ...more
City: Cross Plains, TN
Phone: 615-654-2256
Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression
"CACE was created to celebrate the diversity of Cumberland County artisans and to identify, support and encourage the varied artistic and creative individuals and groups.
CACE organizes events that highlight the cultural arts in Cumberland County, including Artisan Festival, Youth Expo, Studio Tours, CACE at City Hall, CACE at the County Fair, and CACE at Standing Stone ...more
City: Crossville, TN
Cumberland Gallery
"Exhibiting well-established and emerging artists. Tennessee and the Southeast constitute the primary focus, but national-level artists are well represented in a variety of media including painting, works on paper, photography and ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-297-0296
David Crockett Cherokee Museum
"A great Cherokee art exhibit; a dinosaur egg found in Lawrence County, history of David Crockett and Lawrence County history exhibit, local art exhibits. A visual arts center showing the renowned play, Unto These Hills and Cherokee ...more
City: Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone: 931-762-3733
Dayton Tennessee Strawberry Festival
"Annual Strawberry Festival. Craft and food ...more
City: Dayton, TN
Phone: 423-775-0361
Designs by Baerreis
"Designs by Baerreis is a family owned and operated studio-gallery showcasing the work of the Baerreis Family of Artists - We make what we sell and we sell what WE make. No middle men.. buy ...more
City: Coker Creek, TN
Phone: (423) 261-2731
Dogwood Arts
"The mission of Dogwood Arts is to help support arts education in our schools, to promote the visual and performing arts, and to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our region. Dogwood Arts' main event is an annual, month-long festival in April that consists of great performances, fine art exhibitions, and cultural excursions set amidst the backdrop of the ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 546-2213
Dogwood Arts Festival
"This festival is held every April in Knoxville. The "dogwood trails" are driving tours through the beautiful spring countryside. They also feature performing arts, visual arts, crafts, photography, music and children's activities, an outdoor sculpture exhibition, and a "chalk walk," with many events centered around downtown's historic Market ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-637-4561
Dolly Parton Statue
"This tribute to hometown superstar, Dolly Parton is located on the Sevier County Courthouse ...more
City: Sevierville, TN
Phone: 888-SEVIERVILLE
Downtown Dickson
"Visit the new city park, eight antique malls and historic buildings. Over 50 retail stores surround the railroad built by Civil War ...more
City: Dickson, TN
Phone: 877-718-4967
Dragon Dreams Museum & Gift Shop
"Unique collection and exhibition of over 6,000 dragons from around the world. Museum displays include a Fantasy Room, collectible Pocket Dragons, Japanese and Chinese items, a section for Saint George, a teapot Collection, beer and sports collectibles, all featuring ...more
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-892-2384
Dragonfly Gallery and Design
"Features regional artists representing many different styles. The Gallery is housed in an 1885 building that was once a furniture and funeral home and later a hardware store. Residential designs and plans are also ...more
City: Fayetteville, TN
Phone: 931-433-3024
Dunlap Coke Ovens Park and Historic Site
"A 32-acre park for hiking and 5,000 square-foot museum of coal mining history and coke ovens operation of 100 years ago. Many artifacts. Bluegrass festival the first Friday and Saturday in ...more
City: Dunlap, TN
Phone: 423-949-3483
East Tennessee Crossing Scenic Byway
"This rich stretch of Tennessee landscape follows the original path of the Cherokee Warriors Path, the Wilderness Road across the Clinch Mountain and the Cumberland Gap, the Dixie Highway of the Civil War period and the legendary bootlegging corridor of Thunder Road.
Staring out, Pinnacle Rock at Cumberland Gap National Historic Park provides visitors with a bird’s eye ...more
City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Bonnaroo Music and Art festival has been given the "Outstanding Greener Festival" award by agreenerfestival.com, "authority on all things green in the live music industry around the world."
The "Outstanding Greener Festival" is the highest accolade one can receive, and was awarded to Bonnaroo this year along with only six other festivals globally. Bonnaroo has, since inception, attempted to change the direction of the concert industry by implementing carbon-conscious practices and emphasizing the importance of minding waste and excess while still enjoying great music.
Dayton Strawberry Festival
Includes a children’s pageant, children’s area, entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors and, of course ...more
City: Dayton, TN
Phone: 423-775-0361
Dates: May 11, 2007 - May 12, 2007
Dogwood Arts Festival
Walk along more than 60 miles of trails featuring some of the most spectacular dogwood trees of all kinds ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-637-4561
Dates: Apr 2, 2009 - May 29, 2009
Riverbend Festival
Six stages of world-class music, includes rock, classic, country, bluegrass, jazz, eclectic, R&B, and mor ...more
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-756-2211
Dates: Jun 5, 2009 - Jun 13, 2009
20th Anniversary Kuumba Festival
Showcases local African American art and artists sharing, educating, and exposing rich cultural art forms ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-546-9705
Dates: Jun 25, 2009 - Jun 28, 2009
Grainger County Tomato Festival
Events include Civil War encampment, Arts & Cultural Exposition, tomato wars, 5K fun run, antique car sho ...more
City: Rutledge, TN
Phone: 865-828-4222
Dates: Jul 24, 2009 - Jul 26, 2009
Movies at the Bijou: Pretty in Pink & The Breakfast Club
Double feature at the historic Bijou. ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Jul 31, 2009 - Aug 1, 2009
Will Reagan & the United Pursuit Band at the Bijou
Will Reagan and the United Pursuit Band have touched thousands upon thousands rocking out their unorthodo ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Aug 6, 2009 - Aug 6, 2009
Movies at the Bijou: Princess Mononoke & Spirited Away
A double feature of award-winning animated films from Japan. ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Aug 7, 2009 - Aug 8, 2009
Adrian Belew Power Trio at the Bijou
Adrian Belew has played with some of rock's biggest names (Frank Zappa, David Bowie, the Talking Heads, K ...more
City: knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Aug 21, 2009 - Aug 21, 2009
The Wallflowers at the Bijou
Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers are back again in fine form once more. ...more
City: knoxville, TN
Dates: Aug 29, 2009 - Aug 29, 2009
Jesse Winchester at the Bijou
Jesse Winchester gained prominence through his association with The Band's Robbie Robertson and Levon Hel ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 11, 2009 - Sep 11, 2009
Margaret Cho at the Bijou
Margaret Cho mixes a whip-smart delivery with loads of sass to entertain an increasingly diverse audience ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 15, 2009 - Sep 15, 2009
An Evening with Medeski, Martin & Wood at the Bijou
A group that effortlessly straddles the gap between avant-garde improvisation and accessible groove-based ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 16, 2009 - Sep 16, 2009
Yo La Tengo at the Bijou
One of indie rock's most adventurous and most beloved bands. ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 22, 2009 - Sep 22, 2009
Sunn O))) with Eagle Twin at the Bijou
Feedback and effects are as much a part of the sonic palette as is the absence of any discernible beat. T ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 24, 2009 - Sep 24, 2009
Indigo Girls with Alison Brown at the Bijou
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, known to the world as the Indigo Girls, have been releasing fiery folk rock al ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 25, 2009 - Sep 25, 2009
Bellfield at the Bijou
Knoxville natives Bellfield are creating a unique breed of energetic alternative rock music. ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Sep 26, 2009 - Sep 26, 2009
30th Annual Tennessee Fall Homecoming
Fall Homecoming is one of the nation’s largest and most authentic music, craft, and folk festivals. More ...more
City: Norris, TN
Phone: 865-494-7680
Dates: Oct 8, 2009 - Oct 11, 2009
Carolina Chocolate Drops at the Bijou
The Carolina Chocolate Drops play stringband music in the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Car ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Oct 11, 2009 - Oct 11, 2009
Andrew Bird with St. Vincent at the Bijou
"Bird could be the only performer who's lit up both Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo with a combination of vocal ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Oct 13, 2009 - Oct 13, 2009
An Evening with Marianne Faithfull
A long and distinguished career has seen Marianne Faithfull emerge as one of the most original female sin ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Oct 16, 2009 - Oct 16, 2009
Joe Bonamassa at the Bijou
Joe Bonamassa's reputation as one of the world's greatest guitar players is undeniable. ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-522-0832
Dates: Oct 27, 2009 - Oct 27, 2009
Smoky Mountain Winterfest
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville - The gateway towns to the Smokies turn into a winter wonderland wi ...more
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: 800-568-4748
Dates: Nov 3, 2009 - Feb 28, 2010
14th Annual National Cornbread Festival
Live entertainment, juried arts & crafts, and food. This festival honors cornbread with the National Corn ...more
City: South Pittsburg, TN
Phone: 423-837-0022
Dates: Apr 24, 2010 - Apr 25, 2010
5K Run/25K Bike Race
The Humphreys County, Tennessee, Waverly Lions Club's main fundraising event, 17th Annual 5K Run / 25K Bi ...more
City: Waverly, TN
Phone: 931-622-2775
Dates: May 13, 2006 - May 13, 2006
Holiday Tours at the Hermitage - Home of President Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson always welcomed visitors to his home. Since The Hermitage opened as a museum in 1889 nearl ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-889-2941
Dates: Nov 28, 2008 - Jan 1, 2009
Tin Pan South
Celebrate songwriters and their craft at America’s largest music festival dedicated to them. ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 800-321-6008
Dates: Mar 31, 2009 - Apr 4, 2009
Awesome April
A musical tribute to the city that promises a major event each weekend. ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 800-657-6910
Dates: Apr 1, 2009 - Apr 1, 2009
Rivers & Spires Festival
Six stages with over 100 entertainers, Kidz Zone, arts & crafts, teen zone, and more. ...more
City: Clarksville, TN
Phone: 931-245-4344
Dates: Apr 16, 2009 - Apr 18, 2009
Bonnaroo Music Festival
Outdoor concert with world-class, twenty-four hour entertainment. Voted #1 music festival in the nation ...more
City: Manchester, TN
Phone: 931-728-7635
Dates: Jun 11, 2009 - Jun 14, 2009
CMA Music Festival
Each year “Country Music’s Biggest Party” continues to grow. The festival brings country fans and artists ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 800-CMA-FEST
Dates: Jun 11, 2009 - Jun 14, 2009
Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival
Two days of great music, wonderful food, and plenty of fun for the family. Local jazz and blues musicians ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 726-5867
Dates: Jun 18, 2009 - Jun 29, 2009
Smithville's Fiddler's Jamboree & Crafts Festival
State and National Championships in 24 categories plus 7 categories for country music beginners, continuo ...more
City: Smithville, TN
Phone: 615-597-8500
Dates: Jul 3, 2009 - Jul 4, 2009
Americana Music Festival
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City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615.386.6936
Dates: Sep 16, 2009 - Sep 19, 2009
Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival
Tons of fun! Three acres of activities, free wagon rides, making & tasting sorghum molasses, Bluegrass/Co ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-837-5197
Dates: Oct 17, 2009 - Oct 18, 2009
Memphis In May International Festival
Memphis hosts Chile as its 2009 honored country. Some of the events include the Beale Street Music Festiv ...more
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-525-4611
Dates: May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival
Features over 300 exhibitors including artists, potters, carvers, jewelry makers, music, delicious barbec ...more
City: Tiptonville, TN
Phone: 731-885-7295
Dates: Oct 2, 2009 - Oct 4, 2009
11th Annual Fall Folklore Jamboree
More than 120 traditional folk artists, musicians and exhibitors demonstrate skills in traditional crafts ...more
City: Milan, TN
Phone: 731-686-7362
Dates: Oct 17, 2009 - Oct 17, 2009
73rd Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
One of the oldest festivals in the state. Events include a Berry Festive Afernoon, pet parade, recipe con ...more
City: Humboldt, TN
Phone: (731) 784-1842
Dates: May 2, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Tennessee Shines with Alecia Nugent, Doyle Lawson, Jay Clark, and Rob Ikes
...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Dates: Jul 29, 2009 - Jul 29, 2009
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