April 2012 Events in Tennessee
March 26, 2012By Jessy Yancey
52nd Annual Dogwood Arts Festival
April 1-30, Knoxville
Miles of trails feature some of the most spectacular dogwood trees of all kinds. CONTACT: 865-637-4561, dogwoodarts.com
Awesome April
April 1-30, Nashville
A musical tribute to the city that promises a major event each weekend. CONTACT: 800-657-6910, visitmusiccity.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
April 4, Memphis
The National Civil Rights Museum offers a special program to commemorate the late Civil Rights leader. CONTACT: 901-521-9699, civilrightsmuseum.org
Rivers & Spires Festival
April 19-21, Clarksville
A festival with more than 100 entertainers, kids area, car shows, food, jazz and more. CONTACT: 931-245-4344, riversandspires.com
Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival
April 19-22, Memphis
A celebration featuring education, economics, fashion, arts, crafts, music
and cuisine. CONTACT: 901-947-2133, africaninapril.org
Nashville Film Festival
April 19-26, Nashville
With genres from drama to comedy to foreign documentaries, this festival has something for everyone. CONTACT: 615-742-2500, nashvillefilmfestival.org
World’s Biggest Fish Fry
April 22-28, Paris
More than five tons of catfish are served to thousands of visitors on Friday, plus other weeklong events include a rodeo, parade and catfish races. CONTACT: 731-644-1143, worldsbiggestfishfry.com
62nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
April 25-29, Gatlinburg
Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demos and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife. CONTACT: (865) 436-7318 ext. 222, www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org
Organic Crops Field Tour
April 26, Knoxville
University of Tennessee AgResearch Organic Crops Unit presents this field day event, which is a tour of organic crops. The event begins at 9 a.m. CONTACT: Ginger Rowsey, 731-425-4768, http://agriculture.tennessee.edu
Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair
April 28, Knoxville
A celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts with an emphasis on Italian and Mediterranean culture. The annual opera festival features operatic performances and stage productions as well as music and dance. CONTACT: 865-524-0795, knoxvilleopera.com
National Cornbread Festival
April 28-29, South Pittsburg
This hometown festival to benefit the local economy features the National Cornbread Cook-Off, food vendors, art and music, along with a carnival, car show and much more. CONTACT: 423-837-0022, nationalcornbread.com
Franklin Main Street Festival
April 28-29, Franklin
The 29th annual event held in historic downtown Franklin features more than 200 artisans and crafters, three stages, two carnivals and an international food court to round out a full weekend of entertainment. CONTACT: 615-591-8500, historicfranklin.com
Tennessee Iris Festival
April 28-May 5, Dresden
A week-long event filled with family fun, from the citywide yard sale to its annual Music Fest, along with baking contest, car show and much more. CONTACT: tennesseeirisfestival.com
Trenton Teapot Festival
April 29-May 5, Trenton
The week-long festival begins with a ceremonial Lighting of the Teapots on
April 29 and culminates in the annual Grand Parade on May 5. CONTACT: 731-855-2013
To submit an events listing, please contact the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development at tnvacation.com.
