Full List of Holiday Events in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s upcoming tourism news is consolidated for your convenience below. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar
Ongoing
Nashville, Tenn. – “Holiday at Cheekwood” – Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities including visits with Santa, live reindeer, and concerts through Dec. 31 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art.
Granville, Tenn. – A Victorian Country Christmas – Carolers, food, music, and Victorian attire flood the streets through Dec. 31 in downtown Historic Granville.
Nashville, Tenn. – “A Sanders Family Christmas” – Enjoy this heart-warming tale as a family celebrates Christmas in the midst of World War II throughDec. 31 at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre.
Memphis, Tenn. – December exhibits – Stroll through the “Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees;” see “Star of Wonder” at the Sharpe Planetarium; and “Santa vs. The Snowman” and “The Light Before Christmas” at the CITI Imax Theatre through Dec. 31 at the Pink Palace Family of Museums.
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Chattanooga Holiday Market – More than 125 vendors are featured with live entertainment, food and more each Saturday andSunday through December at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Nashville, Tenn. – “Nashville’s Nutcracker” – Experience the timeless, magical tale with a Nashville twist through Dec. 22 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall.
Dec. 13, 14
Hornbeak and Troy, Tenn. – Christmas Parades – Enjoy small town charm with these family-friendly Christmas parades 7 p.m. Dec. 13 in downtown Hornbeak and Dec. 14 in downtown Troy.
Dec. 13-14, 15
New Johnsonville, Tenn. – “A Soldier’s Christmas” and Christmas Open House – See the indoor set-up of an authentic Civil War soldier’s quarters, period cooking demonstrations, and more 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and enjoy a Christmas Open House with mulled apple cider, Christmas cookies and music from a local folk artist 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at Johnsonville State Historic Park.
Dec. 13-15
Memphis, Tenn. – “The Nutcracker” – The Ballet Memphis’ largest production features 100 dancers, more than 300 costumes, live orchestra and choir, and sets from the English National Ballet at The Orpheum Theatre.
Dec. 14
Knoxville, Tenn. – Holiday Open House – Join the East Tennessee Historical Society for live caroling performances, craft demonstrations, handmade items, free ornament and craft making, frontier toys and stories, and refreshments 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum of East Tennessee.
Jonesborough, Tenn. – “Family Christmas Traditions” parade – Live music, floats lit with Christmas lights, horses, and antique cars will congregate for a Christmas parade 6 p.m. on Boone Street in downtown Jonesborough.
Rugby, Tenn. – Christmas at Historic Rugby – The village will come alive with a variety of Christmas activities and events along with a four-course traditional Christmas dinner at Harrow Road Café 4-9 p.m. in downtown Historic Rugby.
Counce, Tenn. – Santa’s Workshop at Christmas in the Park – Join Santa’s elves for arts, crafts, letters to Santa, and cookies 10-11 a.m. at Pickwick Landing State Park.
Dec. 14-15
Crossville, Tenn. – Christmas Tour of Historic Homesteads Homes – Take a self-guided tour of homesteads built by locally harvested and milled lumber and field or crab orchard stone. Finish the tour at the Homesteads Museum House which is furnished with holiday decorations.
Dec. 14-16
Knoxville, Tenn. – 45th Nativity Pageant of Knoxville – Enjoy the presentation of the story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem with a cast and choir of more than 200, live animals and orchestra 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
Dec. 14, 17
Huntingdon, Tenn. – “The Spirit of Christmas” and “Christmas on Broadway” – Have a bluegrass Christmas with “The Spirit of Christmas” 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center and listen to holiday favorites as part of an evening of Broadway 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Hal Holbrook Theater at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Enrichment Center.
Dec. 14, 21
Cordova, Tenn. – Breakfast with Santa – Have a visit with Santa and receive a free gift 9-11 a.m. at Memphis’ Incredible Pizza Company.
Dec. 15
Jonesborough, Tenn. – Holiday Tour of Homes – Eight of Historic Jonesborough’s most treasured establishments will be featured on the tour as they are festively decorated for the season 2-6 p.m. in downtown Historic Jonesborough.
Memphis, Tenn. – Holiday Show and Sale – Ornament crafting, holiday shopping and the opening of “Ha! Metalsmiths at Play” are included noon to 5 p.m. at the Metal Museum.
Jackson, Tenn. – The Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy Tea – Enjoy this special outing with tea party delicacies and a meet-and-greet of “The Nutcracker” characters like Clara, the Mouse King, and others 12:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
Dec. 19-22
Jackson, Tenn. – “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” – One of the most well-known holiday stories performed as a live radio presentation 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at The Ned. Tickets are $8-$16.
Dec. 20
Memphis, Tenn. – Holiday Open House – An array of fun activities including a holiday concert, free admission to “Miracle on 34th Street” at 2 p.m. with any food or coat donation, and more 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre.
Dec. 20-21
Clifton, Tenn. – “A Stroll through Christmas” – Crafts, Christmas activities in each storefront and caroling at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Clifton.
Dec. 21
Nashville, Tenn. – Holiday Concert: The Providence Consort – Enjoy a repertoire of classic Christmas songs by The Providence Consort 2 p.m. at the Frist Center for Visual Arts’ Grand Lobby. The event is free and open to the public.
Memphis, Tenn. – Johnny Mathis Christmas Concert – The Grammy Award singer/songwriter will perform romantic ballads and familiar Christmas tunes8 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre. Tickets are $40-$125.
Shiloh, Tenn. – Children’s Christmas Program – Kids can construct 19th century ornaments; learn how Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War period and more 2 p.m. at Shiloh National Military Park.
Dec. 21-22
Chattanooga, Tenn. – “Through a Child’s Eyes” – Enjoy Christmas tunes like “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “The Polar Express” movie suite by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera at the Tivoli Theatre.
Dec. 24
Jackson, Tenn. – Christmas Eve Breakfast – This festive annual Christmas tradition includes a Southern breakfast buffet, live entertainment and Christmas carols 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Country Store in Casey Jones Village.
