Tennessee statewide events

This beloved annual tradition transforms Historic Downtown Franklin into a vibrant celebration of arts and crafts. Visitors can explore over 150 artisan booths, enjoy live entertainment on multiple stages and savor delicious local cuisine from food vendors.

Dive into a taste of Louisiana at this lively, free-admission festival, right in the heart of Memphis. Attendees can feast on mountains of boiled crawfish, dance to zydeco music and participate in crawfish-eating contests while supporting children and families served by Porter-Leath.

Celebrate the state flower of Tennessee at this charming small-town festival. The week-long event features parades, beauty pageants, arts and crafts exhibits and of course, stunning displays of irises in full bloom. The event runs from April 29 to May 6.

Music lovers won't want to miss this intimate jazz performance featuring the talented Karla Harris. The evening promises smooth melodies and soulful rhythms in a cozy downtown setting, perfect for jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

This delightful springtime event showcases the best of local artisans and craftspeople. Visitors can browse unique handmade goods, enjoy live music and participate in family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Barbecue enthusiasts and music lovers unite at this free festival in Sevierville. Attendees can savor mouthwatering barbecue from top pitmasters, tap their feet to live music performances and even participate in the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition honoring Dolly Parton's songwriting.

Indulge your sweet tooth at this unique festival dedicated to everyone's favorite creamy dessert. Visitors can sample a wide variety of cheesecake flavors, watch baking demonstrations and even participate in cheesecake eating contests.

Experience live music like never before at this on-stage and (literally) underground music festival held in a spectacular cave system. The event features performances by The String Cheese Incident and 20 other artists, with shows both above and below ground for a truly unique concert experience.

Celebrate one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges at this free community event. Visitors can enjoy live local music, browse artisan vendors, indulge in food truck fare and take in stunning views of the Tennessee River.

Country music's biggest stars descend on Nashville for this four-day extravaganza. Fans can catch performances by top artists at Nissan Stadium, attend meet-and-greets with their favorite singers and explore free daytime stages throughout downtown. The event runs from June 5 to June 8.

This family-friendly music festival, free of charge to the community, offers an impressive lineup of performers in a variety of genres. Attendees can enjoy live music across multiple stages, participate in a silent disco and explore the kids' area filled with fun activities.

Anglers of all skill levels can test their luck in this exciting fishing competition on the Little Pigeon River. The catch-photograph-release event showcases the area's world-class bass fishing and offers prizes for the biggest catches.

This iconic music festival transforms a 700-acre farm into a vibrant city of music and art. Headliners like Luke Combs and Tyler, the Creator join a diverse lineup of performers across multiple stages, while attendees can also enjoy yoga sessions, art installations and a variety of food options. This four-day event runs from June 12 to June 15.