Tennessee’s upcoming tourism news is consolidated for your convenience below. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar.
Nov. 15
Chattanooga – See a special semi-staged opera production of “Pirates of Penzance” performed by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera 7:30 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre.
Nov. 16-17
Memphis – Attend the Heart Full of Soul Multi-Sensory Event with live music, food, wine, beer, and a silent auction 6 p.m. at Napa Café. Tickets are $175. Proceeds benefit Stax Music Academy. For reservations, call 901-683-0441.
Nov. 21
Spring City – Catch a concert with singer/songwriter Tim Shelton 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley Theatre.
Nov. 21-Dec. 23
Chattanooga – North Pole Limited train rides transport riders on an imaginary journey to the North Pole 5:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. departing from Grand Junction Station.
Nov. 21, 2014 - Jan. 4, 2015
Chattanooga – Enjoy more than a dozen holiday programs during Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Nov. 22
Jonesborough – A network of storytellers will come together for “Down by the Riverside: A Tellabration! of Peace” 7:30 p.m. at the International Storytelling Center.
Nashville – Take a day trip to discover the Victorian village of Rugby 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. leaving from the Tennessee State Museum. Tickets are $45.
Nov. 22, 2014 - Jan. 4, 2015
Memphis – Hand-forged works from renowned artists will be on display during the Holiday Show and Sale at the Metal Museum.
Nov. 25-30
Memphis – “A Christmas Story: The Musical” brings the hilarious, classic 1983 movie to life at The Orpheum Theatre.
Nov. 27
Pigeon Forge – Enjoy Thanksgiving Fireworks featuring an authentic snowfall 7 p.m. at Titanic Pigeon Forge.
Nov. 28-Dec. 21
Knoxville – All aboard the Christmas Lantern Express trains for holiday fun 9:45 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Sundays, departing from 2560 University Commons Way.
Nov. 29
Jackson – Grammy Award nominee John Berry will present “Christmas with John Berry” 8 p.m. at The Ned. Tickets range from $25-$30.
Nov. 30
Memphis – See performances from “The Nutcracker” with holiday treats and activities during the Nutcracker Tea 2 p.m. at the Peabody Memphis.
Dec. 1
Athens – Local bands, dancers, floats with Christmas lights, and Santa are featured in the Jimmy Liner Memorial Christmas Parade, one of the oldest Christmas parades in Tennessee7 p.m. at Athens City Middle School.
Dec. 2
Townsend – Hear Allen Coggins present “Place Names of the Smokies” 2 p.m. at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
Dec. 4
Ripley – Attend the Christmas parade filled with floats and City Mayor Jon Pavletic as Grand Marshal 6:30 p.m. beginning at Ripley City Park.
Dec. 6
Bell Buckle – Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas with a sleigh ride, hot cocoa, s’mores, Santa, carolers, and more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Bell Buckle.
Monteagle – See spectacular floats during the Monteagle Christmas Parade of Lights 4:30 p.m. beginning at the Smoke House and ending at the Monteagle City Hall.
Nashville – All that glitters in “Good as Gold” is gold as families work to create gold-gilded holiday gifts 1-5 p.m. at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts’ Studios A and C.
Memphis – A cast of characters ranging from the Grinch to Santa will be in attendance for the Red Carpet Christmas Celebration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Children’s Museum of Memphis.
Dec. 6-7, 12-14, 19-20
Spring City – The town’s Festival of Trees will feature beautiful decorations through the month of December. Other activities include visits from Santa and a Christmas parade.