September 2011 Events in Tennessee
August 19, 2011By admin
This listing includes a selection of Tennessee events scheduled in September 2011 as provided to Tennessee Home & Farm by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. For contact information, click the event name or call the number provided.
Adamsville Main Street Music Festival – Sept. 3, Adamsville
Activities include a 5K run, food, craft vendors, live music, Fastest Man in Adamsville race, motorcycle fun races, line dancing lessons.
Memphis Music & Heritage Festival – Sept. 3-4, Memphis
Two days and five stages of the best music, art, crafts, cooks, heritage talkers and storytellers the Memphis/Mid-South region has to offer. CONTACT: 901-543-5310
The Showdown in Morristown Fishing Tournament – Sept. 3-4, Cherokee Lake, Morristown
Enjoy some of the best bass fishing in the east Tennessee region. CONTACT: Sam Phillips at 423-587-5555
Monterey Civitan Labor Day Celebration – Sept. 3-5, Monterey
Flea Market, food, music and a big fund raising reverse auction held at Whittaker Park.
West Tennessee Soybean Festival – Sept. 3-11, Martin
The festival celebrates the historical impact of the soybean crop on the economics of West Tennessee and specifically the City of Martin. Festival features several locally-oriented events, various concerts and a street fair. CONTACT: 731-587-3126
Hooray for Harriman Labor Day Festival – Sept. 5, Harriman
Celebrate Labor Day in style on the banks of the Emory River and enjoy crafts, concessions, kids’ activities, live entertainment, antique cars, contests. CONTACT: 865-376-5572
Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event: “Civil War in the Borderland” – Sept. 6-7, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville
Presenters will discuss the battles, events and stories of the Civil War, as well as offer brief dramas, musical performances, and living history demonstrations by the U.S. Colored Troops and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Events are free.
Warren County Agricultural & Livestock Fair – Sept. 9-17, McMinnville
Carnival rides, petting zoo, livestock shows, tractor pulls, various competitions, fun fair food and much more. CONTACT: 931-668-3013 or 931-668-4500
Note: The number and event name included in our print magazine (Fall 2011 issue of Tennessee Home & Farm) was incorrect. The Warren County Arts & Crafts Fair takes place in November, the weekend before Thanksgiving, and the correct contact information is 931-507-1422.
Tennessee State Fair – Sept. 9-18, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville
Annual state fair featuring rides, live music, fair food, livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions and more. CONTACT: 615-852-8997
Pickin’ for the Children – Sept. 10, Farragut
An all-day bluegrass festival benefiting East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Food & beverage and arts & craft vendors on site as well as kids games and inflatables. CONTACT: 865-966-9040
Historic Blountville Flea Market and Antique Fair – Sept. 10, Blountville
Find some rare, one-of-a-kind antiques. Good food and great music. CONTACT: 423-323-4660
Nature Festival – Sept. 10, Fairview
Arts and crafts, living history village and hayrides. CONTACT: 615-799-9290
Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival – Sept. 16-17, Pikeville
Rain or shine, event features jam sessions with well-known bluegrass bands. Bring your lawn chairs. Camping in the rough, arts and crafts are welcome. CONTACT: 423-533-2526
Festival by the Lake – Sept. 17, Hendersonville
Craft booths, children’s play area and games. CONTACT: 615-822-3898
Pittman Center Heritage Day – Sept. 17, Sevierville
Clogging, bluegrass and gospel music, demonstrations of mountain arts and crafts, vendors with handmade products, a benefit auction, genealogy records, historical re-enactments, and authentic Southern cooking. CONTACT: 865-436-5499
Archaeofest at Pinson Mounds – Sept. 17-19, Pinson
Step into thousands of years of history with an educational celebration of the Native American culture with various tribal representations from across the U.S., dancers, singers, storytellers, traditional foods and crafts. CONTACT: 731-988-5614
Southern Fried Festival – Sept. 23-24, Columbia
View the scarecrows from the Scarecrow Contest as you stroll around and shop at the many vendor booths. Lots of festival foods to enjoy, a kids play area and music at the various music stages. CONTACT: 888-852-1860
Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day – Sept. 23-24, Townsend
A celebration of traditional music, crafts, and heritage. Activities include bluegrass music and clogging, storytelling, crafts, food, and demonstrations of a variety of traditional skills including basketry, quilting, weaving, sorghum molasses, apple butter making, apple cider, beekeeping and blacksmithing. CONTACT: 800-525-6834
ATHS Music City Chapter Antique & Working Truck Show – Sept. 23-24, Cookeville
Antique or working trucks from pickups to 18 wheelers, antique tractors and engines. CONTACT: 931-260-5717
Scots-Irish Music Festival – Spet. 24, Dandridge
The music festival honors the Town’s earliest settlers dating back to 1783. Families will enjoy this all day Main Street music festival on the shores of Loch (Lake) Douglas in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. CONTACT: 865-397-7420 ext.17
Daniel Smith Colonial Days – Sept. 24-25, Hendersonville
Hunters, trappers, crafts, demonstrations and entertainment. CONTACT: 615-824-0502
Fall Folks Arts Festival – Sept. 24-25, Kingsport
Handcraft vendors, apple butter demonstrations, music, food, tours and animals. CONTACT: 423-288-6071
Heritage Days – Sept. 24-25, Covington
Reminisce days gone by with home tours, folk art demonstrations, arts and crafts, refreshments and music. CONTACT: 901-476-9727
Chester County BBQ Festival – Sept. 29-Oct. 1, Henderson
Annual BBQ-festival held every fall in downtown Henderson. Three days of BBQ, fried treats, children’s fun, games, vendors and entertainment stages. CONTACT: 731-989-5222
Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival – Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Tiptonville
Features over 300 exhibitors including artists, potters, carvers, jewelry makers, music, delicious barbecue, fried pies, ice cream and more. CONTACT: 731-885-7295
Repair Days Weekend and Auction – Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Memphis
Metal smiths from across the country will be here to solder, sharpen, remove dents, re-tin copper cookware and repair garden furniture and statuaries. Master Metal smith exhibition on display. CONTACT: 901-543-5310
To include your local events in our listing, please contact the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development at 615-741-7994 or email jamielynn.thompson (at) tn (dot) gov.
