Tennessee @ Summer

Bluesfest 2007, June 1–2
Jackson’s Shannon Street Farmer’s Market is the place to be for the best in blues and bar-b-que.

Highway 70 Yard Sale, June 7–9
With more than 200 miles of shopping, from Memphis toward Nashville, you’re sure to find something you just gotta have.

Elvis Week, August 11–19
If you love the King, you’ll want to be in Memphis during Elvis Week. Concerts, Music and Movies at Graceland, tribute artists, charity events, scavenger hunts, a sock hop, sports and more.

CMA Music Festival, June 7–10
Billed as “Country music’s biggest party,” the festival showcases 200 country artists for four days and nights of live music and autograph sessions.

Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Craft Festival, July 6–7
The continuous jam sessions are sure to set your toes tappin’. Contestants - and more than 100,000 visitors - from all over the U.S. come to tiny Smithville for this two-day festival of pure Appalachian crafts, music and dance.

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, August 22 – September 1
Head to Shelbyville for the 69th annual world championship show, a Tennessee fixture. Winners will be crowned in 32 divisions, including the World Grand Champion. Enjoy the trade fair, the barbeque, the dog show, and more..

Kuumba Festival, Jun 7–10
Dancers, strutters, drummers, and stilt walkers; gospel, jazz, blues and traditional African music; arts, crafts, poets and plays. Colorful costumes, fabulous food ! It’s all part of the excitement of Kuumba, Knoxville’s African American Appalachian Arts Festival.

Dollywood’s Kidsfest, June 15 ∇ August 5
Dollywood is overflowing with fun at Kidfest, the South’s biggest children’s festival. Take in the magic shows featuring exotic cats, Veggie Tales, comedy shows, Yogi’s Wild Ride, and the greatest playhouse anywhere.

Kingsport Fun Fest, July 13–21
Nine days of concerts, sports, food, and family fun including hot air balloon races, motorcycle rides, road races, fireworks and more.