December 2011 Events in Tennessee
November 23, 2011By Blair Thomas
Fayette County Tree Lighting – Dec. 1, Somerville
Fayette County Courthouse official lighting of the tree at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, poinsettia memorials, and free refreshments. CONTACT: 901-465-7301, or email somervilleplann@bellsouth.net
Christmas In Old Appalachia – Dec. 1-24, Museum of Appalachia, Norris
A winter wonderland awaits within split-rail fences. Christmas in turn-of-century structures including a dirt-floored pioneer cabin, the gaily decorated Homestead House, and an old log school house. CONTACT: 865-494-7680
Athenaeum Christmas Tour – Dec. 2-3, Columbia
Local historic homes decorated for the season with tours. Other seasonal activities included in the area. CONTACT: 931-381-4822
A Classic Christmas – Dec. 2-3, Cleveland
Lighting of the community Christmas tree on the Courthouse Square with Santa Claus. CONTACT: Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, 423-472-6587
Christmas Bazaar – Dec. 3, Somerville
Vendors with crafts, food and gifts open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy shopping at its best. CONTACT: 901-465-7301, or email somervilleplann@bellsouth.net
Porter Flea: Holiday – Dec. 3, East Park Community Center, East Nashville
A free craft market with dozens of local artisans showcasing handmade paper goods, apparel, antiques, artwork, posters, home goods, and jewelry. Our winter market will feature over 50 carefully selected vendors, half a dozen food trucks, multiple DJs, and most importantly, holiday cheer: part of the proceeds will be donated to East Park for new equipment. Open 12-8 p.m. CONTACT: Katie Vance, 615-849-5029
Merry Tuba Christmas Concert – Dec. 3, Harriman
Tuba and euphonium players of all ages gather to pay grateful tribute to composers who have embraced these noble instruments with solo and ensemble compositions.
Old Fashioned Christmas – Dec. 3, Bell Buckle
Enjoy lights, old fashioned decorations, carolers, music and Santa and his sleigh. CONTACT: 931-389-9663
Free Pictures with Santa – Dec. 3, Somerville
Have you child’s picture taken with a real-bearded, licensed Santa Clause at the FAIR Theatre at 2 p.m. Make sure to bring you Christmas list. CONTACT: 901-465-7301, or email somervilleplann@bellsouth.net
Holiday Home Tour and Wagon Ride – Dec. 3, Somerville
Tour beautifully decorated historic homes and churches by horse drawn wagon ride. Enjoy fine dining at Main Street Eatery, 4 to 9 p.m. CONTACT: 901-465-7301, or email somervilleplann@bellsouth.net
Christmas Parade – Dec. 3, Somerville
Bands, Floats, Cars and more starting at 1 p.m. CONTACT: 901-465-7301, or email somervilleplann@bellsouth.net
Adopt a Tree at Warrors’ Path State Park – Dec. 3, Kingsport
Come help plant our future woodlands. For every tree you plant in the park, you get to take one home to plant on your own. CONTACT: Warriors’ Path State Park, 423-239-6786
Oaklands Home School Holiday Tour – Dec. 8, Oaklands Historic House Museum, Murfreesboro
This Victorian holiday Christmas tour includes a tour of the mansion decorated for the holidays and customs from the 1800’s. Due to limited spacing, reservations are required. CONTACT: Oaklands Historic House Museum, 615-893-0022
Christmas In The Park – Dec. 9-10, Pickwick Landing State Park, Pickwick Dam
Features a vendors market, light displays, carriage rides and Santa. CONTACT: Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, 731-925-2363
Victorian Holiday Home Tour – Dec. 10, Rugby
Tour 10 private Victorian homes decorated for the holidays. CONTACT: 888-214-3400
18th Annual Christmas Toy Train Show – Dec. 10, Nashville
Trains available for children to play with and experience! View operating layouts of all gauges in action, find train parts, train related objects, train sets to operate, train manuals, and train clothing for adults and kids. CONTACT: 615-758-6003
Dickens Of A Christmas – Dec. 10-11, Franklin
A Victorian-themed Christmas with more than 200 costumed characters reenacting the work of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. CONTACT: 615-591-8500
31tn Annual “Earth Treasures” Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil Show & Sale – Dec. 10-11, Franklin
Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society sponsors a two-day indoor show with over 30 dealers featuring handmade silver and stone jewelry, crystals and geodes, fossils and mineral specimens, supplies, tools, silver smithing and lapidary demonstrations, exhibits, with a silent auction and door prizes every hour. CONTACT: John Stanley, 615-579-1386
Christmas Tour of Homes – Dec. 11, Springfield
Purchase tickets at the museum on Sixth Avenue in Springfield to tour various homes in the community. CONTACT: 615-382-7173
Annual Sewanee Christmas Bazzar – Dec. 12-16, Sewanee
Hand-crafted items, baked goods, canned goods and a new cookbook will be available for purchase. Lunch is served at noon for those who would like to stay. The Bazaar hours are 9:30 to 2:00 Monday through Friday. CONTACT: 931-598-0771, or email sewaneeseniorcenter@yahoo.com
Gatlinburg’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Show – Dec. 31, Gatlinburg
For the 24th straight year, the Space Needle area at traffic light no. 8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features free party favors and live entertainment. CONTACT: 800-568-4748
New Year’s Eve on Beale – Dec. 31, Memphis
Join the celebration as we welcome in the New Year on Beale Street. CONTACT: 901-543-5310
