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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.
Long Hollow Jamboree
"Country music Tues. and Sat. nights 5 - 11 p.m., lunch served Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tours welcome. Country music ...more
City: Goodlettsville, TN
Phone: 615-824-4445
Loveless Cafe
"Good country cooking and down-home charm have made the Loveless a southern food icon for 50 years. Whether you're looking for hams, jams, red-eye gravy or some southern fried chicken, you can find all that and more mouth-watering goodies at the Loveless. Stop by and see what celebrity is enjoying Carol Fay's famous biscuits at breakfast that's served all day ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 646-9700
Lynchburg Candy Company
"The Lynchburg Candy Company has captured the smooth, amber liquid of Tennessee's finest whiskey with its original Tennessee whiskey candy. Confectioned in Lynchburg, Tennessee, this hard candy is a treat for all ages. After all, the "proof" is in the ...more
City: Lynchburg, TN
Phone: 931-759-7510
Lynchburg Pottery & Gift Gallery
"Functional and decorative art pottery by local potter Frank Inman. The store also features limited-edition prints and decorative accessories.
A large selection of unique gifts and ...more
City: Lynchburg, TN
Phone: (931) 759-5205
Mabel Larson Fine Arts Gallery
"The Gallery showcases selections from the APSU permanent art collection. Located on the first floor of Harned ...more
City: Clarksville, TN
Phone: 931-221-6519
Macon County Fair
"Week-long agriculture fair held during the first week of August. Women's and commercial buildings. Beauty pageants, petting zoo, sheep and goat shows, nightly ...more
City: Lafayette, TN
Phone: 615-666-4204
Macon County Farmers Market
"A farmer's market featuring local farmers selling local produce, canned jellies and fried pies. Open during growing season (usually late May to mid September) Monday through Saturday until ...more
City: Lafayette, TN
Phone: 615-666-5885
Magna Vista Farm
"Tour an 1878 farm house used as B and B. Outside there are barnyard animals--ducks, rabbits, chickens, cows and sheep, and a miniature horse that does tricks. Harvest or plant the garden. Four miles of horse trail go through 470 acres of meadow and woods offering a spectacular view. We also board horses ...more
City: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-878-2831
Main Street Arts
"<p>What started out in a little coffee shop in September of 2009 has emerged into a group of over 30 local artists. The artists banded together to form the Art Brigade of Tennessee. After a fast and wonderful chain of events, we now have our own cooperative location, Main Street Arts in Pleasant View, Tennessee. rnrnOur mission is to celebrate ...more
City: Pleasant View, TN
Phone: (615) 681-7349
Maple Lane Farms
""Agritainment" at its finest, Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch delight from mid-September through October. Pick-your-own strawberries in the spring will bring a smile to your ...more
City: Greenback, TN
Phone: 865-856-3517
Mark 4 Christmas Tree Farm
"Located just north of Cookeville. Families select their tree in the Choose-n-Cut patch. Tree varieties include White and Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, Leyland Cypress and Canaan Fir. Open day after Thanksgiving until Christmas ...more
City: Cookeville, TN
Phone: 931-526-3398
Market Square
"Knoxville’s Market Square is host to an eclectic blend of culinary delights, has a variety of stores to suit your shopping needs with friendly merchants ready to assist you and features two water play fountains for the kids. Market Square is adjacent to the scenic Krutch Park.
Whether you are bringing your children down to play in the fountains while you ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 215-4248
McCullough's Art Gallery
"Gallery located in the heart of the historic public square offering a wide selection of oils and prints by well-established and promising new ...more
City: Lebanon, TN
Phone: 615-444-1334
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
"The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the state of Tennessee and houses an outstanding collection of art dating from antiquity to the present. The Brooks is dedicated to enriching the lives of our visitors through the museum's expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs. The museum provides visitors the opportunity to learn about ...more
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-544-6200
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
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City: Knoxville, TN
Dates: Jul 29, 2009 - Jul 29, 2009
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Ruby, Ruby
Named one of the top seven natural wonders in the U.S., Ruby Falls is one of the deepest commercial caverns in the world(1120 feet underground) and one of the largest underground waterfalls (145 feet) accessible to the public. It was a designated fallout shelter during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
