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Arts & Entertainment

Paintings, performances and so much more — the arts and entertainment scene in Tennessee flourishes in every city, both big and small.  

And it’s not just in museums or theaters (though we have those, too) — the arts breathe new life into unexpected places all around the state. Browse arts and entertainment below by region to start planning your trip. 

Arts and Entertainment
West Tennessee

Christmas on Collierville Town Square
Festivals

Christmas in Collierville

Holiday Lights on Collierville Town Square

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Memphis in May
Festivals

Memphis in May International Festival

Bringing the world to Memphis & Memphis to the world.

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Beale Street
Music History

Beale Street Historic District

The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns.

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Dyer County
Arts & Entertainment

Visit Dyer County

Dyer County

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Graceland Soundstage
Event Venue

Graceland Soundstage

Graceland Soundstage

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Enesco Gift Shop and Department 56 Gallery
Arts & Entertainment

Enesco Gift Shop and Gallery Featuring Department 56

World's Largest Display of Department 56 Villages

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Arts and Entertainment
Middle Tennessee

National Banana Pudding Festival - Oct 1-2 2022
Festivals

National Banana Pudding Festival

Southern food at its finest, games for the kids, live music, and -- of course -- banana pudding!

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Enjoy an evening of music and stories at Rory Feek's 100-acre historic Hardison Mill Farm in Columbia, Tennessee.
Arts & Entertainment

Homestead Hall at Hardison Mill Farm

Enjoy an evening of music and stories on Rory Feek's 100-acre historic Hardison Mill Farm in Columbia, Tennessee.

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The Homestead Festival, a first-of-its-kind outdoor event, will make its debut on June 3-4, 2022 at Rory Feek's 100-acre historic farm in Columbia, Tennessee. Combining music and meaning, the two-day affair features musical performances, including headliner Kevin Costner & Modern West, as well as masterclass lectures by prominent homesteading community leaders such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Joel Salatin, Justin Rhodes, and many others.
Festivals

The Homestead Festival

The Homestead Festival

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STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall logo
Event Venue

STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall

STAAR Theatre@Antoinette Hall stages live theatrical and musical productions for adults and children in an historic building.

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Tullahoma TN - South Jackson Theater
Cities & Adventures

Tullahoma TN: Things to Do

Tullahoma TN - South Jackson Performing Arts Theater

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She Believed She Could
Arts & Entertainment

She Believed She Could

New production feat six amazingly talented song suffragettes opens Nov 4. Songs from chart-topping women in country music and original hits of tomorrow. Shows every Thurs-Fri-Sat. Get tickets now!

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Arts and Entertainment
East Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Townsend, TN
Museums

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

With indoor museum galleries, 17 historic outbuildings in our Appalachian village, living history, concerts, festivals, and other special events throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center!

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Exterior view of the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium IMAX® 3D Theater

Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater is the only cinema in Tennessee using the new IMAX with Laser projection system.

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Aquarium expert holding a freshwater turtle
Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on the beautiful riverfront, the Tennessee Aquarium is the top-rated aquarium for guest satisfaction.

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pioneer life log cabin
Museums

The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

History Loves Company! Come explore the history and heritage of McMinn county Tennessee. The Battle of Athens, The USS Charles Ware Exhibit and much more.

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Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival
Festivals

Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival

Celebrating the artistic legacy of Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong

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A large crowd of people enjoying a nighttime performance on State Street Stage at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion.
Festivals

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival

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