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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

Live at the Garden at the Radians Amphitheater
Event Venue

Radians Amphitheater

Epic nights of music & memories under the stars!

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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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Mindfield, Brownsville
Arts & Entertainment

The Mindfield

Christmas on Collierville Town Square
Festivals

Christmas in Collierville

Holiday Lights on Collierville Town Square

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Crosstown Concourse in Memphis, photo credit Our Elevated Journey
Arts & Entertainment

Crosstown Concourse

the central atrium

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A view of the 10th Anniversary Gates at the entrance to the Metal Museum.
Museums

Metal Museum

The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to the preservation and advancement of the art and craft of fine metalwork. It is located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River.

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Arts and Entertainment
Middle Tennessee

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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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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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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STAAR Theatre @ Antoinette Hall
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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Sutton Ole Time Music Hour - Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass
Music Venues & Museums

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour and Dinner Show

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour: live bluegrass every Saturday night.

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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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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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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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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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Large wall with hundreds of pieces of cast iron cookware displayed
Museums

Lodge Museum of Cast Iron

An interactive experience of all things cast iron from food to foundry to family!

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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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