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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.
International Dogwood Festival
"International Dogwood Festival May 4-6, 2012
Family Fun and ...more
City: Winchester, TN
Phone: (186) 696-7253
International Storytelling Center
"The International Storytelling Center is the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art of storytelling. It is ISC’s goal to inspire and empower people everywhere to capture and tell their stories, listen to the stories of others, and use storytelling to produce positive change.
Each October since 1973, ISC has staged the acclaimed National Storytelling Festival, a three-day outdoor ...more
City: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 800-952-8392
Jack Hess, Glass Blower
"Glass blower Jack Hess creates awe-inspiring, hand-blown glass ornaments and oil lamps in Gatlinburg. Since 1980, our shop has offered a wide selection expertly handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts and home decorations. We invite you to visit our shop to watch our glass-making process, or let us create a personalized item for you right before your eyes!
Jack Hess Glass Blower's hand-blown glass ...more
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: 865-325-8092
James-Ben Studio and Galleries
"Renovated 1890's fire hall houses an eclectic array of fine art, master crafts and contemporary folk art featuring 140 Tennessee artists and artisans. They are the home of the award-winning, custom jewelry design by James-Ben: ...more
City: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-787-0195
Jammin at Hippie Jack's
"Americana Music Festivals on a rural farm in Overton County, TN. Festivals are held annually over Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend in September.
Enjoy 4 days of Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk music. Single day and camping tickets are available.
“Hippie Jack” works hard to preserve the work of Americana
singer-songwriters through a public television music
series Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s, ...more
City: Crawford, TN
Phone: (931) 445-2072
Jim Gray Gallery
"Visit this century-old former church for fine art and handmade crafts by this iconic landscape and portrait artist. Behind the gallery is OgleÂ’s Broom Shop, home of a third-generation broom maker offering functional and decorative brooms and hiking sticks. Next door is The Cliff Dwellers, a 1930s cliff-side home to six gallery artists showing and selling works in watercolor, glass, ...more
City: Gatlinburg, TN
JOANNA art/Paint Your Own Pottery
"JOANNAart is an artist's studio and gallery located on the historical square in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Joanna, a popular artist, is in-house everyday painting and creating. Stop in and pick up a great souvenier or paint your own ...more
City: Fayetteville, TN
Phone: 931-438-3305
Joppa Mountain Pottery
"Joppa Mountain Pottery has a growing reputation with collectors and galleries all over the world. Our award-winning work has been featured several times on Home and Garden Television (HGTV), on PBS and in Country Marketplace Magazine to name just a few.
We are known for our stoneware and raku Pottery. Each piece is either wheel-thrown or hand-sculpted and then decorated, carved, ...more
City: Rutledge, TN
Phone: 865-828-5818
K Collection of Catherine Girard
"Fine art gallery. Realistic, full-size and miniature originals and limited-edition prints. Studio visits by appointment or In the Woods Gallery, ...more
City: Townsend, TN
Phone: 865-448-6141
Kati's Krossroads
"Antiques and unique items. Home accessories, crafts, jewelry, Natures Own potpourri, Burt's Bees products, spinshades and floral wreaths. A unique ...more
City: Bell Buckle, TN
Phone: 931-389-0180
Kingsport Renaissance Center Gallery
"Experience a taste of local culture, featuring rotating exhibits of fine arts from area ...more
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-392-8414
Knotty Ewe
"This little shop is not only stocked with amazing yarn and fiber selections, it is also stocked with stories. Almost every item sold in their shop has a story behind it - a story of hope, freedom and entrepreneurship.
Take for example yarn supplier, Mango Moon. This company supports the Nepali Women's Empowerment Group (NWEG), which is a non-governmental orginization (NGO) ...more
City: Lynchburg, TN
Knoxville Opera
"Knoxville Opera contributes to the future of the operatic art form by educating the community about opera and its role in our culture, and presenting new works as well. The Opera educates regional youth and area audiences about the art, encourages the development of operatic talent in the community and fosters its exposure to the greater opera audience.
Knoxville Opera presents ...more
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 524-0795
Lauderdale County Tomato Festival
"Enjoy food, crafts, entertainment and fun at the Lauderdale County Tomato Festival on July 8 - 9, 2005, in beautiful downtown ...more
City: Ripley, TN
Phone: 731-635-9541
Local Color Gallery
"Award-winning source for Tennessee art. Representing 50 artists with monthly changes. Oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-321-3141
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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