{
    "name": "It's Tennessee: upcoming and current events",
    "publisher": "It's Tennessee",
    "site": "https://itstennessee.com/",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "attribution": "It's Tennessee (itstennessee.com), CC BY 4.0",
    "timezone": "America/Chicago (East Tennessee is Eastern time; hours are as each organizer lists them)",
    "generated": "2026-11-05T12:04:01+00:00",
    "dataset_last_checked": "2026-11-02",
    "full_dataset": {
        "csv": "https://itstennessee.com/data/downloads/tn-events.csv",
        "json": "https://itstennessee.com/data/downloads/tn-events.json"
    },
    "count": 205,
    "events": [
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Hiwassee Loop (fall scenic ride)",
            "start": "2026-10-24",
            "end": "2026-11-22",
            "city": "Delano",
            "county": "Polk",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "Approximately 4.5-hour, 50-mile round trip from Delano; departure times by booking calendar",
            "price": "Fall coach: ages 13+ $65, ages 2-12 $50; Crown class ages 13+ $90, ages 2-12 $75",
            "notes": "All ages; departs Delano, not Chattanooga; season March 29-Nov 22, 2026; dog, stroller and parking rules: see the organizer page",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/hiwassee-loop/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum)",
            "start": "2026-10-31",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Listed home games in the window: Oct 31 vs Sacramento (Dia de los Muertos giveaway), Nov 2 vs New Orleans, Nov 4 vs Indiana, Nov 6 vs OKC, Nov 11 vs Denver, Nov 14 vs Brooklyn (denim hat giveaway to first 3,000 fans); see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.fedexforum.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Death Becomes Her (Broadway at TPAC)",
            "start": "2026-11-03",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tpac.org/events/broadway-at-tpac-1",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Pryor Art Gallery: Veteran Artists of Middle Tennessee",
            "start": "2026-11-04",
            "end": "2026-12-02",
            "city": "Columbia",
            "county": "Maury",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Hours not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Gallery exhibit listed by Visit Columbia",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.visitcolumbiatn.com/events/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Gatlinburg Winter Magic (holiday lights)",
            "start": "2026-11-05",
            "end": "2027-02-15",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Recurring daily; hours not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Self-guided lights tour by app or printable map; Snowpeople Scavenger Hunt (43 snowpeople)",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/gatlinburg-winter-magic/26/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Military Appreciation night vs Macon",
            "start": "2026-11-05",
            "end": "2026-11-05",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Wake Forest",
            "start": "2026-11-05",
            "end": "2026-11-05",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "5:00 PM CST (ESPN2); Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (ice! featuring Home Alone, ice tubing, ice skating, Santa photos, POMP SNOW & CIRQUEumstance)",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2027-01-02",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Pinetop village has live music; over 5 million lights; hotel stay packages; stroller, pet and parking rules not on this page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.christmasatgaylordopryland.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2027-01-03",
            "city": "Pigeon Forge",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "More than 6 million lights; shows include Christmas in the Smokies, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Appalachian Christmas, O Holy Night; Snow in the Grove nightly in Wildwood Grove; Santa visits",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/festivals/smoky-mountain-christmas/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Made Around Here Market (44th year)",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "10:00 AM-5:00 PM both days",
            "price": "Admission is free",
            "notes": "Craft show at the Visitors Center (117 Boone St) with an extra marketplace in the main parking lot and along sidewalks; thousands attend",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/made-around-here-market-16/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Pigeon Forge Winterfest",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2027-01-31",
            "city": "Pigeon Forge",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Nightly lights; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "6 million lights; Riverwalk Wonders of Light trail is pet- and wheelchair-friendly; Driving Tour of Lights down the Parkway",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.mypigeonforge.com/event/winterfest/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sh-Boom! A Christmas Miracle (Cumberland County Playhouse)",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2026-12-19",
            "city": "Crossville",
            "county": "Cumberland",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Rated PG; 1960s doo-wop holiday musical; Mainstage",
            "organizer_url": "https://ccplayhouse.com/sh-boom-a-christmas-miracle/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2026-11-06",
            "city": "Murfreesboro",
            "county": "Rutherford",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "5:00-8:00 PM CST (as listed)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Parking in two downtown garages and street spaces, no time limit evenings; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/2026/11/6/582118/sip-shop-stroll-downtown-after-5-holiday-edition/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Chattanooga Christmas Dinner Train",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2027-01-03",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "About 2.5 hours; select dates, departure times vary",
            "price": "Per table: $280 for 1-2 people, $375 for 3, $450 for 4; Pullman Section $360; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Ages 10+; alcohol sold separately",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/christmas-special-dinner-train/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vintage Market Days Tri-Cities Tennessee",
            "start": "2026-11-06",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Bristol",
            "county": "Sullivan",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Indoor/outdoor vintage-inspired market at BMS South Building: art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, food, plants",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/events/vintage-market-days/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Austin Peay Football vs Eastern Kentucky (Stacheville's Salute to Service)",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Clarksville",
            "county": "Montgomery",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "3:00 PM (changed to 3 p.m. per site headline)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Fortera Stadium",
            "organizer_url": "https://letsgopeay.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Campout with Rangers and Civil War Living History Presenters (Fort Pillow State Historic Park)",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Henning",
            "county": "Lauderdale",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Sat 4:00 PM to Sun 11:00 AM",
            "price": "$25.00 camper; $15.00 under 12; $15.00 Saturday only, no camping",
            "notes": "Supper Saturday and open-fire pancake breakfast Sunday; 1861 Springfield rifle demonstration; night hike to earthworks; cannon demonstrations Sunday morning; bring your own camping gear; register at 731-738-5581",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/campout-rangers-and-living-history-presenters-fpshp-2026",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "ETSU Buccaneers Football vs Samford (Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day)",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Johnson City",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "1:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Greene Stadium; Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day",
            "organizer_url": "https://etsubucs.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "MTSU Football vs Western Kentucky University",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Murfreesboro",
            "county": "Rutherford",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "2:30 PM (as listed",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game, Murfreesboro",
            "organizer_url": "https://goblueraiders.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Tigers men's basketball home games (FedExForum)",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2027-03-07",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Home dates on the schedule page: Nov 7 VCU, Nov 15 Louisville, Nov 22 Evansville, Dec 2 Jackson State, Dec 11 Grand Canyon, Dec 22 Little Rock, Dec 30 East Carolina, Jan 6 Rice, Jan 14 Wichita State, Jan 23 North Texas, Feb 7 UAB, Feb 11 Charlotte, Feb 20 Utah State, Feb 25 Tulsa, Feb 28 South Florida, Mar 7 Tulane; tip-off times shown per game on the page, some not yet set",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home games at FedExForum; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://gotigersgo.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers football vs Rhodes College",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "1 PM CT, McGee Field at Harris Stadium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; schedule page shows a Homecoming tag near this game, not confirmed for this date",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Tech Football vs VMI",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "1:30 PM CST",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; Tucker Stadium shown",
            "organizer_url": "https://ttusports.com/sports/fball/2026-27/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers football vs Kentucky",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "6:15 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Terence Blanchard: Miles + Coltrane Centennial at GPAC",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Germantown",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gpacweb.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day)",
            "start": "2026-11-07",
            "end": "2026-11-07",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "1:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "SoCon game; Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day sponsored by Erlanger; stroller, dog and bag rules not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://gomocs.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs Huntsville",
            "start": "2026-11-08",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs WKU",
            "start": "2026-11-08",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "2:00 PM CST",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; arena not shown in extract",
            "organizer_url": "https://ttusports.com/sports/mbkb/2026-27/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida",
            "start": "2026-11-08",
            "end": "2026-11-08",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "2:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game vs an SEC opponent; arena rules not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://gomocs.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Covenant",
            "start": "2026-11-09",
            "end": "2026-11-09",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "7:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "McKenzie Arena; box office 423-266-6627 (Gate 1, M-F 10 AM-5 PM ET); other rules not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://gomocs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Keb' Mo' in concert",
            "start": "2026-11-10",
            "end": "2026-11-10",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "The Walker Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Memphis",
            "start": "2026-11-10",
            "end": "2026-11-10",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "6:15 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Gatlinburg Veterans Day Ceremony",
            "start": "2026-11-11",
            "end": "2026-11-11",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-12:00 PM",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail; free parking at 309 Reagan Drive",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/veterans-day-ceremony/34/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Gatlinburg Winter Festival & Chili Cookoff",
            "start": "2026-11-12",
            "end": "2026-11-12",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "5:00-9:00 PM",
            "price": "Free; optional VIP Experience (price not on page)",
            "notes": "Ice rink, axe throwing, carnival games, Santa photos, live music; VIP Experience is 21+ (Sugarlands Distilling Co); Parkway from Mountain Mall to Gatlinburg SkyPark",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/gatlinburg-winter-festival-%26-chili-cookoff/16/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Symphony: Bartok & Bolero (Masterworks)",
            "start": "2026-11-12",
            "end": "2026-11-13",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/bartok",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nashville Symphony: Nat King Cole Songbook",
            "start": "2026-11-12",
            "end": "2026-11-13",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Thu Nov 12 and Fri Nov 13 at 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/2026-2027-season/nat-king-cole-songbook/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tenth Avenue North with Stars Go Dim",
            "start": "2026-11-12",
            "end": "2026-11-12",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "7:00 PM",
            "price": "Tickets at the Jackson Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "notes": "Jackson Theatre, only 265 seats, expected to sell out",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/jacksons-prime-presents-tenth-avenue-north-with-special-guest-starts-go-dim-at-the-jackson-theatre/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Tattoos & Terror night vs Huntsville",
            "start": "2026-11-13",
            "end": "2026-11-13",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival",
            "start": "2026-11-13",
            "end": "2027-02-14",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "5:00-9:30 PM, last admission 8:30 PM; nights Nov 13-15, 20-25, 27-29; Dec 3-6, 9-13, 17-23, 26-30; Jan 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31; Feb 5-7, 12-14",
            "price": "$25 non-members, $23 members (new $75 season pass); ziplines $10 per ride; food extra; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Ages 2+ need a ticket, 23 months and under free; guests under 17 need an adult 18+; parking included; Dec 9 is Sensory Night; page conflicts on whether train and carousel rides are included; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers men's basketball: Lon Varnell Classic",
            "start": "2026-11-13",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Nov 13: 5 PM and 7 PM CT; Nov 14: 2 PM and 4 PM CT (four games, Oglethorpe, Covenant, Piedmont and Sewanee)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: North Pole Limited",
            "start": "2026-11-13",
            "end": "2026-12-23",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "About 75 minutes; arrive 30 minutes early; departure times by booking calendar (Eastern)",
            "price": "$38 per guest age 1+ (Traditional); $45 evening departure; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "All ages; hot chocolate and cookie for ages 1+; Santa visit at your seat; heated vintage cars; running since 1999",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/north-pole-limited/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Winterfest Christmas Village (Pigeon Forge)",
            "start": "2026-11-13",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Pigeon Forge",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Open Nov 13-15 and Nov 20-28; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "40+ artisans; steps from the Wonders of Light Walking Trail",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.mypigeonforge.com/event/winterfest/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild",
            "start": "2026-11-14",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Austin Peay Football vs Abilene Christian (Senior Day)",
            "start": "2026-11-14",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "city": "Clarksville",
            "county": "Montgomery",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "1:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Fortera Stadium",
            "organizer_url": "https://letsgopeay.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Tech Football vs Mercer",
            "start": "2026-11-14",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "1:30 PM CST",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game (listed as 'vs'); stadium not shown separately",
            "organizer_url": "https://ttusports.com/sports/fball/2026-27/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Football vs Alabama",
            "start": "2026-11-14",
            "end": "2026-11-14",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Kickoff window 'Early (11 a.m.-noon)'; exact time not set on the page",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game, Nashville; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman",
            "start": "2026-11-15",
            "end": "2026-11-15",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "7:00-8:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St; acoustic blues, ragtime and 1920s jazz",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/jerron-paxton-dennis-lichtman-at-the-jackson-theatre/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary",
            "start": "2026-11-15",
            "end": "2026-11-15",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "The Walker Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "SCC Speedway in Lights 5K presented by Fleet Feet Sports",
            "start": "2026-11-15",
            "end": "2026-11-15",
            "city": "Bristol",
            "county": "Sullivan",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "6:00 PM start (Sunday); starts near Entrance No. 2 beside the BMS South Building",
            "price": "Tiered by registration date: adults $25-$45, kids 12 and under $15-$25",
            "notes": "Run/walk through the lights course (40 new displays for 2026); children 3 and under free (no shirt or ornament); online registration closes Nov 8, on-site registration allowed; 16th year",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/bristol/speedway-in-lights-5k/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Stray Cats in concert",
            "start": "2026-11-15",
            "end": "2026-11-15",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Orpheum Theatre",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://orpheum-memphis.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars",
            "start": "2026-11-15",
            "end": "2026-11-15",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on FOX; time may change (flex scheduling)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetitans.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Lipscomb",
            "start": "2026-11-15",
            "end": "2026-11-15",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "2:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Arena rules not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://gomocs.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary",
            "start": "2026-11-17",
            "end": "2026-11-17",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "8:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/jim-henson-s-labyrinth-in-concert-40th-anniversary-g5vizbyx0m91o",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Michigan State",
            "start": "2026-11-17",
            "end": "2026-11-17",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "9 p.m. (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas at Graceland (holiday tours)",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2026-12-23",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Afternoon tours daily 3:00-5:00 PM; Ultimate VIP evening tours select nights 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 PM; lights shine Nov 19-Jan 8",
            "price": "Afternoon tour $100 adults / $69.50 youth; Ultimate VIP $300 per person (age 2+)",
            "notes": "VIP tours limited to 8 people; hotel package takes 20% off rooms Nov 19-Dec 22",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.graceland.com/christmas-at-graceland",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Free Sorghum-Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove (Nov 19-22)",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2026-11-22",
            "city": "Cades Cove",
            "county": "Blount",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Hours not published",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "In front of the Becky Cable House, Cades Cove; demonstrations by Muddy Pond Sorghum",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.smokymountains.org/events/free-sorghum-making-demonstrations-3/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Lighting ceremony Nov 19, Jingle Jam Holiday Party Nov 20, Dean Z's Rockin' Christmas show Nov 21 at 7:00 PM (Soundstage); After Dark Christmas Tour Nov 19 at 6:30, 6:45 and 7:00 PM",
            "price": "Dean Z show $43.50 / $67.50; Graceland Unwrapped After Dark Christmas Tour $350; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Photos with Santa and kids crafts at the Enesco Gallery & Gift Shop after the Nov 19 lighting",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.graceland.com/holiday-lighting-weekend",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jay Leno at the Tennessee Theatre",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2026-11-19",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "All ages need a ticket; free parking weekends and after 6 pm weekdays in State Street Garage behind the theatre; security screening, no cameras or recording devices",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/jay-leno-g5viz_gwrmlva",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nashville Symphony: Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Nov 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/2026-2027-season/shostakovich-and-rachmaninoff/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway",
            "start": "2026-11-19",
            "end": "2027-01-10",
            "city": "Bristol",
            "county": "Sullivan",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "Last session's ticket sales close one hour before closing; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Groups contact link on page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/events/tri-cities-airport-ice-rink/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Appalachian Trail Bluegrass Band",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2026-11-20",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "7:00-9:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St; Northeast Tennessee bluegrass band formed in 1984",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/appalachian-trail-bluegrass-band-at-the-jackson-theatre/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS (over one million lights, Enchanted Noel in the Mansion)",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2027-01-03",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Evenings 4:30-10:00 PM (member preview night Nov 19); Mansion and Holiday Marketplace daytime 9 AM-3:30 PM",
            "price": "Gardens Only: weekday adults $24, youth $20; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); one-mile walking path; s'mores kits and firepits; igloos seat 8 with champagne (adults); see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holiday-lights/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas at Chilhowee",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2026-11-20",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "6-9 PM; tree lighting at 6 PM",
            "price": "Free admission",
            "notes": "Free crafts, photos with Santa, hot cocoa and a Touch-A-Truck; free onsite parking at 401 Lakeside St entrance; Chilhowee Park Bandstand",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1005/Christmas-at-Chilhowee",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2027-01-02",
            "city": "Bristol",
            "county": "Sullivan",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "6:00-10:00 PM nightly",
            "price": "Priced per vehicle (Fast Lane per vehicle, limited nights); more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "4-mile drive through 3 million lights, a lap around the speedway and a Christmas Village in the infield; Fast Lane nights Nov 27-28, Dec 5, 12, 18-23, 26 with 30-minute entry slots; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/events/food-city-speedway-in-lights/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Cumberland County Playhouse)",
            "start": "2026-11-20",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "city": "Crossville",
            "county": "Cumberland",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Rated PG; page says perfect for the whole family; Adventure Theater",
            "organizer_url": "https://ccplayhouse.com/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "New Ballet Ensemble: NutRemix at GPAC",
            "start": "2026-11-21",
            "end": "2026-11-22",
            "city": "Germantown",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Sat matinee and evening, Sun matinee; exact times not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Family holiday dance show; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gpacweb.com/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers women's basketball vs Huntingdon College",
            "start": "2026-11-21",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "3 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs Presbyterian",
            "start": "2026-11-21",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "6:30 PM CST",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; arena not shown in extract",
            "organizer_url": "https://ttusports.com/sports/mbkb/2026-27/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers football vs LSU",
            "start": "2026-11-21",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "Kickoff window 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET; exact time and TV TBD",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "The Met: Live in HD presents Carmen",
            "start": "2026-11-21",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "1:00-4:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St; opera screening",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/the-met-live-in-hd-presents-carmen-bizet-at-the-jackson-theatre/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Radford",
            "start": "2026-11-21",
            "end": "2026-11-21",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "7:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "McKenzie Arena; other rules not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://gomocs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Classical Christmas: Handel's Messiah",
            "start": "2026-11-22",
            "end": "2026-11-22",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "2:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/classical-christmas-handel-s-messiah-g5viz_8qxbamh",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (touring)",
            "start": "2026-11-22",
            "end": "2026-11-22",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Candy Canes & Cocktails (21+)",
            "start": "2026-11-24",
            "end": "2026-11-24",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "6:00-9:00 PM",
            "price": "$50 per person",
            "notes": "21 or older; tickets required; Gatlinburg Convention Center; benefits Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains and Chamber Foundation",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/candy-canes-%26-cocktails/911/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jodeci 35th Anniversary Tour",
            "start": "2026-11-24",
            "end": "2026-11-24",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Orpheum Theatre",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://orpheum-memphis.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees (53rd)",
            "start": "2026-11-25",
            "end": "2026-11-29",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Daily 10 AM-7 PM",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Rd; benefits Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/gatlinburgs-festival-of-trees/29/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour",
            "start": "2026-11-25",
            "end": "2026-11-25",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Cookeville History Museum Christmas Forest Exhibit (30+ decorated trees)",
            "start": "2026-11-26",
            "end": "2027-01-02",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesday-Saturday (page: any time the museum is open)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "7th annual exhibit of over 30 Christmas trees decorated by community clubs; 40 East Broad St.; city calendar lists daily dates Nov 26 to Jan 2; ages and dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2458",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Thanksgiving at Fall Creek Falls (buffet at The Lodge)",
            "start": "2026-11-26",
            "end": "2026-11-26",
            "city": "Spencer",
            "county": "Van Buren",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-6:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Held at The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls; reservations for the buffet; call 423-881-2001; ages and dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/thanksgiving-fall-creek-falls",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "After Thanksgiving Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Manchester",
            "county": "Coffee",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "1:00 PM-2:30 PM",
            "price": "$0.00 (donation tiers $5-$20 listed)",
            "notes": "Meet at the Museum; dress in layers, sturdy shoes, bring water; registration listed; dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/after-thanksgiving-day-hike-11",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Day After Thanksgiving Hike (Fort Pillow State Historic Park)",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Henning",
            "county": "Lauderdale",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "10:00 AM-1:00 PM",
            "price": "$0.00 (donation tiers $10-$20 listed)",
            "notes": "4 mile Chickasaw Bluff Trail hike to the First Chickasaw Bluff above the Mississippi River; meet at the Butterfly Garden parking lot; registration listed; park office 731-738-5581; dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/day-after-thanksgiving-hike-2026-fpshp",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Free Sorghum-Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove (Nov 27-29)",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-29",
            "city": "Cades Cove",
            "county": "Blount",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Hours not published",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "In front of the Becky Cable House, Cades Cove; demonstrations by Muddy Pond Sorghum",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.smokymountains.org/events/free-sorghum-making-demonstrations-3/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jonesborough Lighting of the Tree",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "6:00-8:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Downtown Jonesborough",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/lighting-of-the-tree-6/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Fight Night vs Athens",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "6:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville's Holidays on Ice (Market Square ice rink)",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2027-01-03",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "Nov 27-Dec 20: Mon-Thu 4-9 PM, Fri noon-10 PM, Sat 10 AM-10 PM, Sun 1-9 PM; Dec 21-Jan 3: Mon-Thu 1-9 PM, Fri noon-10 PM, Sat 10 AM-10 PM, Sun 1-9 PM; Christmas Eve 11 AM-4 PM, Christmas Day closed, Dec 26 10 AM-10 PM, New Year's Eve 1-9 PM, New Year's Day noon-10 PM",
            "price": "Adult $12; children 12 and under $9; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "17 Market Square; skater waivers required; free parking in city garages after 6 pm weekdays and weekends (Market Square Garage $3 flat on weekends); closed in bad weather; $2 off Thursday with college ID",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1013/Knoxvilles-Holidays-on-Ice",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Tigers football vs Temple",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. (time not yet set on the schedule page)",
            "price": "Tickets listed 'from $21+'",
            "notes": "Home game, day after Thanksgiving; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://gotigersgo.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Regal Celebration of Lights",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "5:15-9 PM; live music 5:15, tree lighting 6 PM; Market Square Stage 7-9 PM",
            "price": "Free admission",
            "notes": "Krutch Park Extension and Market Square; food trucks, kids' crafts, miniature train; free parking in city garages; Gay Street closes 4:30 PM",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1008/Regal-Celebration-of-Lights",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Shop Small Friday Sip & Stroll",
            "start": "2026-11-27",
            "end": "2026-11-27",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "4:00-6:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Downtown shopping stroll; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/shop-small-friday-sip-stroll-2/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "A very merry 1930s Christmas with Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Farm",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Lebanon",
            "county": "Wilson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "9:00 AM-3:00 PM",
            "price": "Free; donations welcome",
            "notes": "Santa meet-and-greets, hot chocolate, cookies, ornaments, mule wagon rides (weather permitting); lines expected; Cedars of Lebanon State Park",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/very-merry-1930s-christmas-santa-claus-sadie-ford-farm",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Deck the Gingerbread at BAD Bakery & Cafe",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Columbia",
            "county": "Maury",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "9:00 AM-12:00 PM",
            "price": "$50 per gingerbread house; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Reservations recommended, houses limited; no age rule stated",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.visitcolumbiatn.com/event/deck-the-gingerbread/4606/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "MTSU Football vs New Mexico State University",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Murfreesboro",
            "county": "Rutherford",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "1:00 PM (as listed",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game, Murfreesboro",
            "organizer_url": "https://goblueraiders.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Symphony: Home Alone in Concert",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Orpheum",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Film shown with live orchestra; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.memphissymphony.org/concerts-tickets",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Football vs Tennessee",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Kickoff window 'Night (5-7 p.m.)'; exact time not set on the page",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game, Nashville",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/football/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Whoville and Shop Small Saturday",
            "start": "2026-11-28",
            "end": "2026-11-28",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Downtown Jonesborough; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/whoville-and-shop-small-saturday/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Coffee, Cascades, and Ancient Mounds (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)",
            "start": "2026-11-29",
            "end": "2026-11-29",
            "city": "Manchester",
            "county": "Coffee",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "9:00 AM-10:30 AM",
            "price": "$3.00 attendee (donation tiers $8-$23 listed)",
            "notes": "1.4 mile hike past three waterfalls and prehistoric Native American mounds; meet at the Museum for coffee; trail is rooty and rocky, wear closed-toe, closed-back shoes; bring water; registration listed; dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/coffee-cascades-and-ancient-mounds",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Holiday Cookeville Community Band Concert (Cookeville Performing Arts Center)",
            "start": "2026-11-29",
            "end": "2026-11-29",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "3:00 PM-5:00 PM (page text: 3pm)",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "Hosted by City of Cookeville Leisure Services at CPAC, 10 East Broad St.; ages and dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2486",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers men's basketball vs Huntingdon College",
            "start": "2026-11-29",
            "end": "2026-11-29",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "2 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Opry Country Christmas",
            "start": "2026-11-30",
            "end": "2026-12-22",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "7:00 PM; dates Nov 30, Dec 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 at the Opry House",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Page has a 'Is Opry Country Christmas family-friendly?' FAQ whose answer was not displayed; Santa mention in FAQ list; lineups vary by night (e.g. Dec 3 Oak Ridge Boys, Dec 20 Jamey Johnson and Jon Pardi)",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.opry.com/specials/opry-country-christmas",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Florida State (SEC/ACC Challenge)",
            "start": "2026-12-01",
            "end": "2026-12-01",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "The Great Gatsby (Broadway musical)",
            "start": "2026-12-01",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Orpheum Theatre",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://orpheum-memphis.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nashville Symphony: Elf in Concert",
            "start": "2026-12-02",
            "end": "2026-12-02",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Rated PG; film with live orchestra; conductor Justin Freer",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/2026-2027-season/elf-in-concert/",
            "checked": "2026-11-02"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas at the Courthouse (Sevierville)",
            "start": "2026-12-03",
            "end": "2026-12-03",
            "city": "Sevierville",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "5:30-8:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave; choirs, a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, kids' games, community booths",
            "organizer_url": "https://scoc.org/ChristmasParade.aspx",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas",
            "start": "2026-12-03",
            "end": "2026-12-03",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "All ages need a ticket; free parking weekends and after 6 pm weekdays in State Street Garage behind the theatre; security screening, no cameras or recording devices",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/ricky-skaggs-kentucky-thunder-christmas-g5viz_8wxqzad",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend",
            "start": "2026-12-03",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Race day Sat Dec 5: 5K/10K 7:00 AM; marathon and half marathon 8:00 AM; Kids' Fun Run 1:00 PM; finish line closes 4:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Kids' Fun Run included; wheelchair starts 6:55 AM (5K/10K) and 7:55 AM (marathon/half)",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/fitness-fundraisers/memphis-marathon/event-information/schedule.html",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Celebrate Christmas Downtown (Rutherford County Christmas tree lighting)",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "city": "Murfreesboro",
            "county": "Rutherford",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "6:00 PM CST (as listed); free activities for children from 6 PM; hour-long program",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Caroling, Santa, live nativity; Public Square parking closes at 4:00 PM, use Civic Plaza and County Judicial garages",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.mainstreetmurfreesboro.org/2026/12/4/637594/celebrate-christmas-downtown-2/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas in the Village (Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center)",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Townsend",
            "county": "Blount",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Tickets on sale 5:30-7 PM; viewing ends 8 PM",
            "price": "Tickets required; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "notes": "Appalachian Christmas living history, evening tours of historic structures, warm refreshments",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.smokymountains.org/events/christmas-in-the-village-5/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade (Gatlinburg)",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "7:30-9:00 PM",
            "price": "Free; Grandstand VIP seating $50 per person (seating from 5:30 PM)",
            "notes": "Grand Marshals Tiffany and Matthew & Gunnar Nelson; no strollers in grandstand seats; one child under 5 on lap free; route Baskins Creek Bypass to traffic light #10",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/fantasy-of-lights-christmas-parade/36/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Free Pictures with Santa on Beale (Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration)",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-11",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Dec 4 and Dec 11, 5:00-7:00 PM, Beale Street",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "Outdoor event; photos posted to Facebook the next day",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bealestreet.com/events/free-pictures-with-santa",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Battle of the Bands night vs Quad City",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "7:00-9:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/larry-steve-rudy-the-gatlin-brothers-at-the-jackson-theatre/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Nashville Symphony: Home Alone in Concert",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Fri Dec 4 7:30 PM; Sat Dec 5 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sun Dec 6 2:00 PM; Schermerhorn Symphony Center",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Rated PG; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/2026-2027-season/home-alone-in-concert/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Three Dog Night at the Tennessee Theatre",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "8:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "All ages need a ticket; free parking weekends and after 6 pm weekdays in State Street Garage behind the theatre; security screening, no cameras or recording devices",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/three-dog-night-g5viz_6bdnuqg",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "WIVK Christmas Parade (downtown Knoxville)",
            "start": "2026-12-04",
            "end": "2026-12-04",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Route starts along Gay St to Jackson Ave, finishing past Covenant Health Stadium; details come from WIVK",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1004/Christmas-in-the-City",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "64th Sevierville Christmas Parade",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Sevierville",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "11 AM; about 30 minutes past any viewing point",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Steps off from First Baptist Church Sevierville lot; route up Forks of the River Pkwy, Main St, Court Ave; viewing suggested near Sevier County Courthouse",
            "organizer_url": "https://scoc.org/ChristmasParade.aspx",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Cookeville Depot Christmas Open House",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "10:00 AM-3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Caroling, games, model trains and Santa at the Cookeville Depot Museum, 116 West Broad St.; ages and dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2487",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Darren Criss at GPAC",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Germantown",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gpacweb.com/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Doggone Christmas",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/doggone-christmas-8/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Gatlinburg Christmas Concert: Tiffany and Matthew & Gunnar Nelson",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "8:00-10:00 PM",
            "price": "Reserved seating $30; premium reserved $40 (page header also shows $31.65-$41.95)",
            "notes": "Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Rd",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/gatlinburg-christmas-concert/1460/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Holiday Movie Magic: It's a Wonderful Life",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "8:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/holiday-movie-magic-its-a-wonderful-life-1",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Symphony: Magic of Memphis",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Sat Dec 5 7:30 PM; Sun Dec 6 2:30 PM; Cannon Center",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Choirs, Dancing Santas, surprise guests",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.memphissymphony.org/concerts-tickets",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Mill Spring Makers Faire",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "10:00 AM-4:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/mill-spring-makers-faire-3/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs Samford",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "4:00 PM CST",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; arena not shown in extract",
            "organizer_url": "https://ttusports.com/sports/mbkb/2026-27/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Santa's Hiwassee Holiday",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-22",
            "city": "Delano",
            "county": "Polk",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "Under 1 hour; arrive 20-30 minutes early",
            "price": "$30 per seat coach, $45 per seat premium (ages 1+)",
            "notes": "Departs Delano, not Chattanooga; Santa visit, cookie and chocolate milk; guests may wait outdoors, dress warmly; compact strollers must be folded, large strollers stay in the vehicle",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/hiwassee-holiday-train/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tommy Emmanuel, CGP: Living In the Light Tour",
            "start": "2026-12-05",
            "end": "2026-12-05",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "The Walker Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Chanukah in the City",
            "start": "2026-12-06",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "3:30-5:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Market Square; live music, crafts and menorah lighting",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1004/Christmas-in-the-City",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Dogwood Park Christmas Tree Lighting and Light Show",
            "start": "2026-12-06",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Cookeville",
            "county": "Putnam",
            "region": "Upper Cumberland & Plateau",
            "hours": "6:00 PM-7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Tree lighting, Christmas concert and activities at Dogwood Park, 30 E Broad St.; 15-minute synchronized light show follows; light show repeats nightly at the top of each hour 5-9 p.m. through the season; ages and dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2488",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at the Tennessee Theatre",
            "start": "2026-12-06",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/john-mulaney-mister-whatever-g5viz_gjkjtgo",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Titans vs Washington Commanders",
            "start": "2026-12-06",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on CBS; time may change (flex scheduling)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetitans.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-21"
        },
        {
            "name": "Townsend Christmas Parade",
            "start": "2026-12-06",
            "end": "2026-12-06",
            "city": "Townsend",
            "county": "Blount",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Time TBA",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.smokymountains.org/events/townsend-christmas-parade/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Pryor Art Gallery: Brushstrokes Across Nolensville, We the People",
            "start": "2026-12-10",
            "end": "2027-01-29",
            "city": "Columbia",
            "county": "Maury",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Hours not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Gallery exhibit listed by Visit Columbia",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.visitcolumbiatn.com/events/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Chattanooga Ballet's The Nutcracker",
            "start": "2026-12-11",
            "end": "2026-12-13",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "The Nutcracker!",
            "start": "2026-12-11",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Bristol",
            "county": "Sullivan",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Paramount Center for the Arts; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://paramountbristol.org/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Ballet Memphis calendar lists Dec 12, 13, 18, 19 (more dates likely; Orpheum lists Dec 12-20); Orpheum Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "More than 100 dancers and students; Nutcracker Tea Dec 6 and Story Time with Novel Bookstore Nov 7 are companion events",
            "organizer_url": "https://balletmemphis.org/events/the-nutcracker-2026-12-12",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Bell Ringer Trail Run (15K, 25K, 50K)",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Burns",
            "county": "Dickson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "7:00 AM start (listing shows 7:00 AM-11:59 PM)",
            "price": "Proceeds benefit Friends of Montgomery Bell State Park; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Trail race at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Road; ballfield parking temporarily closed per park notice",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/bell-ringer-trail-run",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Breakfast with Santa at BAD Bakery & Cafe",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-13",
            "city": "Columbia",
            "county": "Maury",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "10:15-11:30 AM",
            "price": "$90 for up to 3 guests, $115 for 4, $140 for 5; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Reservations required, tables seat max 5; no age rule stated",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.visitcolumbiatn.com/event/breakfast-with-santa/4607/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Dickens of a Christmas",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-13",
            "city": "Franklin",
            "county": "Williamson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "Sat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 11 AM-5 PM (the event listing page shows Dec 12 10 AM to Dec 13 5 PM)",
            "price": "Franklin Transit shuttle $1 per person each way; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "notes": "Park & Ride shuttles from Harlinsdale Farm (and Franklin High School Sunday only) start 10 AM Sat and 11 AM Sun; shuttle allows no pets (service animals only), no non-folding strollers, no food or drink (bottled water ok); Whiskey Lounge and Beer Garden on site; no street parking inside festival footprint; accessible parking at 2nd and 4th Avenue garages",
            "organizer_url": "https://williamsonheritage.org/events/dickens-of-a-christmas/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jaycee's Christmas Parade (Maryville and Alcoa)",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Maryville",
            "county": "Blount",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "Time TBA",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Held in Maryville and Alcoa; organizer link on the listing: blountcountychristmasparade.company.site",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.smokymountains.org/events/jaycees-christmas-parade/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Jonesborough Christmas Parade",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "6:00-8:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Downtown Jonesborough; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/christmas-parade-2/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Holiday Parade & Market on Beale Street",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Parade 11:00 AM; Holiday Market in Handy Park times not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Marching bands, steppers, twirlers, floats",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bealestreet.com/events/memphis-holiday-parade",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Santa's Christmas Village",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Downtown Jonesborough; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/santas-christmas-village-9/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tour de Lights bike ride",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "3:30-7:30 PM; bike ride starts 5:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Delaney Plaza at Covenant Health Park",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1004/Christmas-in-the-City",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs West Georgia",
            "start": "2026-12-12",
            "end": "2026-12-12",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "1:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "A Christmas Carol: a one-man play with John Hardy",
            "start": "2026-12-13",
            "end": "2026-12-13",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "4:00-5:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/a-christmas-carol-a-one-man-play-with-john-hardy-at-the-jackson-theatre/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman",
            "start": "2026-12-14",
            "end": "2026-12-23",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "12 concerts Dec 14-23; Dec 14-17 at 7:30 PM, Dec 19 at 3:00 PM (first five showtimes displayed; page says matinees included)",
            "price": "Tickets non-transferable and valid only if bought from the Ryman on AXS.com; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "Show ticket required for Ford Lounge; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.ryman.com/event/amy-grant-vince-gill-christmas",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas",
            "start": "2026-12-17",
            "end": "2026-12-17",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers basketball vs Millsaps College (women then men)",
            "start": "2026-12-18",
            "end": "2026-12-18",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Women 6 PM CT; men 8 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Home for the Holidays",
            "start": "2026-12-19",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas Church Stroll",
            "start": "2026-12-19",
            "end": "2026-12-19",
            "city": "Jonesborough",
            "county": "Washington",
            "region": "Tri-Cities & Northeast",
            "hours": "11:00 AM-3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://jonesborough.com/event/christmas-church-stroll-5/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Wands & Wizards night vs Birmingham",
            "start": "2026-12-19",
            "end": "2026-12-19",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Peanuts - A Christmas Celebration vs Roanoke",
            "start": "2026-12-20",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "3:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers basketball vs Rhodes College (women then men)",
            "start": "2026-12-20",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Women noon CT; men 2 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts",
            "start": "2026-12-20",
            "end": "2026-12-20",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on CBS; time may change (flex scheduling)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetitans.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-21"
        },
        {
            "name": "Memphis Symphony: Handel's Messiah",
            "start": "2026-12-21",
            "end": "2026-12-23",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "7:30 PM each night: Dec 21 Lindenwood Christian Church; Dec 22 Germantown United Methodist Church; Dec 23 St. Paul United Methodist Church",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.memphissymphony.org/concerts-tickets",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Drew & Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas",
            "start": "2026-12-22",
            "end": "2026-12-22",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Orpheum Theatre",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://orpheum-memphis.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Christmas Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)",
            "start": "2026-12-25",
            "end": "2026-12-25",
            "city": "Manchester",
            "county": "Coffee",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "1:00 PM-2:30 PM",
            "price": "$0.00 (donation tiers $5-$20 listed)",
            "notes": "1.4 mile loop around the Ancient Enclosure; trail is rooty and rocky; closed-toe, closed-back shoes; led by a Friends member; dogs not published",
            "organizer_url": "https://tnstateparks.com/events/christmas-day-hike-1",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Chilly 500 night vs Evansville",
            "start": "2026-12-26",
            "end": "2026-12-26",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "6:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas",
            "start": "2026-12-26",
            "end": "2026-12-26",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Orpheum Theatre",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://orpheum-memphis.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers women's basketball: Sewanee Holiday Classic",
            "start": "2026-12-29",
            "end": "2026-12-30",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Dec 29: 1 PM and 3 PM CT; Dec 30: noon and 2 PM CT (four games with Illinois Wesleyan, Covenant, Agnes Scott)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "AutoZone Liberty Bowl Professional Rodeo",
            "start": "2026-12-30",
            "end": "2026-12-30",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "7 PM, Agricenter Show Place Arena",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://libertybowl.org",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Gatlinburg New Year's Eve Celebration and Ball Drop",
            "start": "2026-12-31",
            "end": "2026-12-31",
            "city": "Gatlinburg",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "9:30 PM; drone show about 11:50 PM; ball drop at midnight",
            "price": "Free",
            "notes": "Gatlinburg Space Needle area, 115 Airport Rd; arrive early for parking; free and family-friendly",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/gatlinburg-new-year%e2%80%99s-eve-celebration-and-ball-drop/19/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere",
            "start": "2026-12-31",
            "end": "2026-12-31",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "9 PM-12:15 AM; Liquid Velvet live music 9-11:55 PM; silent disco 9 PM; ball drop at midnight",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "World's Fair Park; alcohol-free and family-friendly; chairs OK, no tents or canopies; rain or shine",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1007/New-Years-Eve-at-the-Sunsphere",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "New Year's Eve on Beale",
            "start": "2026-12-31",
            "end": "2026-12-31",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Arrive by 9:00 PM; midnight fireworks and confetti cannons",
            "price": "Free; optional $150 Beale Street NYE Fast Pass; more prices on the event page",
            "notes": "21 and over only, photo ID required; street closures; ride share encouraged. Fast Pass link may be last year's, flagged",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bealestreet.com/events/new-years-eve-on-beale",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: New Year's Eve Dinner Train",
            "start": "2026-12-31",
            "end": "2026-12-31",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "6:00-8:00 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Ages 10+",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/new-years-eve-dinner-train/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade on Beale Street",
            "start": "2027-01-01",
            "end": "2027-01-01",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "2 PM, Beale Street; Bash on Beale Pep Rally 3:30 PM at Handy Park",
            "price": "Free and open to the public (Beale Street page)",
            "notes": "Marching bands, floats, both bowl teams' bands; attendees may not cross the barricades during the parade",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bealestreet.com/events/autozone-liberty-bowl-parade-and-pep-rally",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "68th AutoZone Liberty Bowl (college football)",
            "start": "2027-01-02",
            "end": "2027-01-02",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "6:30 PM CT, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium; Pre-Game Buffet & Party 3-5:30 PM at Liberty Park",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://libertybowl.org",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Vanderbilt",
            "start": "2027-01-02",
            "end": "2027-01-02",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "2 p.m. (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers",
            "start": "2027-01-03",
            "end": "2027-01-03",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on CBS; time may change (flex scheduling)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tennesseetitans.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-21"
        },
        {
            "name": "Wilderness Wildlife Week",
            "start": "2027-01-04",
            "end": "2027-01-07",
            "city": "Pigeon Forge",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "Free and open to the public",
            "notes": "Classes, seminars, demonstrations and guided Smokies hikes for children and adults; LeConte Event Center at Pigeon Forge",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.mypigeonforge.com/event/wilderness-wildlife-week/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Broadway at TPAC)",
            "start": "2027-01-05",
            "end": "2027-01-10",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tpac.org/events/broadway-at-tpac-1",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Count Basie Orchestra at GPAC",
            "start": "2027-01-09",
            "end": "2027-01-09",
            "city": "Germantown",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gpacweb.com/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Wiener Dog Races night vs Pee Dee",
            "start": "2027-01-09",
            "end": "2027-01-09",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs South Carolina",
            "start": "2027-01-12",
            "end": "2027-01-12",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "8:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Missouri",
            "start": "2027-01-13",
            "end": "2027-01-13",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7 p.m. (TV: ESPN2/U); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Star Wars Night vs Birmingham",
            "start": "2027-01-16",
            "end": "2027-01-16",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Shucked (Broadway musical)",
            "start": "2027-01-16",
            "end": "2027-01-17",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Orpheum Theatre",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://orpheum-memphis.com/events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Arkansas",
            "start": "2027-01-16",
            "end": "2027-01-16",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "12 p.m. (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "International Blues Challenge 2027 (42nd)",
            "start": "2027-01-19",
            "end": "2027-01-23",
            "city": "Memphis",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Quarter-finals Wed-Thu in Beale Street clubs, semi-finals Fri, finals Sat at the Orpheum Theatre; hours not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "More than 260 acts; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.bealestreet.com/events/international-blues-challenge",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Auburn",
            "start": "2027-01-19",
            "end": "2027-01-19",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "6:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers basketball vs Centre College (women then men)",
            "start": "2027-01-22",
            "end": "2027-01-22",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Women 6 PM CT; men 8 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers basketball vs Maryville College (women then men)",
            "start": "2027-01-24",
            "end": "2027-01-24",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Women noon CT; men 2 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Florida",
            "start": "2027-01-30",
            "end": "2027-01-30",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "8 or 8:30 p.m. (as listed) (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Phantom of the Opera (Broadway at TPAC)",
            "start": "2027-02-03",
            "end": "2027-02-14",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tpac.org/events/broadway-at-tpac-1",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Georgia",
            "start": "2027-02-03",
            "end": "2027-02-03",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7 p.m. (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Pryor Art Gallery: Axtell Expressions",
            "start": "2027-02-08",
            "end": "2027-03-05",
            "city": "Columbia",
            "county": "Maury",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Hours not published",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Gallery exhibit listed by Visit Columbia",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.visitcolumbiatn.com/events/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Rain or Shine Tour",
            "start": "2027-02-11",
            "end": "2027-02-11",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Tivoli Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bears on Bourbon Street vs Macon",
            "start": "2027-02-12",
            "end": "2027-02-12",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers basketball vs Trinity University of Texas (women then men)",
            "start": "2027-02-12",
            "end": "2027-02-12",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Women 6 PM CT; men 8 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Kentucky",
            "start": "2027-02-13",
            "end": "2027-02-13",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "4 p.m. (TV: ESPN); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Texas",
            "start": "2027-02-13",
            "end": "2027-02-13",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "1:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sewanee Tigers basketball vs Southwestern University (women then men)",
            "start": "2027-02-14",
            "end": "2027-02-14",
            "city": "Sewanee",
            "county": "Franklin",
            "region": "Southern Middle Tennessee",
            "hours": "Women noon CT; men 2 PM CT",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "College basketball at Juhan Gymnasium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://sewaneetigers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/2026-27",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Waitress (touring Broadway)",
            "start": "2027-02-19",
            "end": "2027-02-21",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Tivoli Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Alabama",
            "start": "2027-02-20",
            "end": "2027-02-20",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "2 p.m. (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs South Carolina",
            "start": "2027-02-23",
            "end": "2027-02-23",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7 p.m. (TV: SECN); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Kentucky",
            "start": "2027-02-23",
            "end": "2027-02-23",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "8:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Mississippi State",
            "start": "2027-03-02",
            "end": "2027-03-02",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "6 p.m. (TV: SECN); Food City Center, Knoxville",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Samara Joy at GPAC",
            "start": "2027-03-04",
            "end": "2027-03-04",
            "city": "Germantown",
            "county": "Shelby",
            "region": "Memphis & West Tennessee",
            "hours": "Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.gpacweb.com/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (marathon, half marathon, 5K, Kids 1-Mile Fun Run)",
            "start": "2027-03-05",
            "end": "2027-03-07",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "Sat Mar 6: 5K 9:00 AM, Kids Fun Run 10:45 AM; Sun Mar 7: marathon and half start 7:30 AM from First Horizon Pavilion; expo Sun 9 AM-2 PM (Friday expo row on the page still shows a 2026 date)",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Kids Race is a 1-mile fun run; 5K has a 1-hour limit; bag drop at First Horizon Pavilion Sun 6:00-7:30 AM",
            "organizer_url": "https://chattanoogamarathon.com/race/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: SeaLight Festival Train Ride",
            "start": "2027-03-05",
            "end": "2027-03-27",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 PM departure (Eastern) from Grand Junction Depot, 2-3 hours",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "All ages; enclosed climate-controlled cars; free parking at Grand Junction Depot",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/sealight-festival-train-ride/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "The Great Gatsby (Broadway at TPAC)",
            "start": "2027-03-05",
            "end": "2027-03-14",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tpac.org/events/broadway-at-tpac-1",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Medieval Night vs Roanoke",
            "start": "2027-03-06",
            "end": "2027-03-06",
            "city": "Knoxville",
            "county": "Knox",
            "region": "Knoxville Area",
            "hours": "7:30 PM",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "",
            "organizer_url": "https://knoxvilleicebears.com/schedule/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Tennessee",
            "start": "2027-03-06",
            "end": "2027-03-06",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "1:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://vucommodores.com/sports/mbball/schedule",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Dollywood I Will Always Love You Festival",
            "start": "2027-03-11",
            "end": "2027-04-11",
            "city": "Pigeon Forge",
            "county": "Sevier",
            "region": "Smoky Mountains",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Shows include From The Heart: The Life & Music of Dolly Parton and headliner Heidi Parton; festival tour of Tennessee Mountain Home and chapel",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/festivals/i-will-always-love-you/",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Beetlejuice (touring Broadway)",
            "start": "2027-03-12",
            "end": "2027-03-14",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Tivoli Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour",
            "start": "2027-03-12",
            "end": "2027-03-12",
            "city": "Chattanooga",
            "county": "Hamilton",
            "region": "Chattanooga & Southeast",
            "hours": "See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://tivolichattanooga.com/upcoming-events",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        },
        {
            "name": "Hell's Kitchen (Broadway at TPAC)",
            "start": "2027-03-30",
            "end": "2027-04-04",
            "city": "Nashville",
            "county": "Davidson",
            "region": "Nashville Area",
            "hours": "",
            "price": "See event page",
            "notes": "TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules",
            "organizer_url": "https://www.tpac.org/events/broadway-at-tpac-1",
            "checked": "2026-10-19"
        }
    ]
}