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Fall events across Tennessee from September through November: festivals, pumpkin events, state park hikes and harvest days.
98 fall events are still ahead on our calendar (Nov 5-30, 2026): 79 with a single date or a short run, 19 that run for weeks, and 9 free, in 22 towns.
98Fall Events
79With Dates
19Run for Weeks
9Free
Events come from our Tennessee events dataset (last re-checked Nov 2, 2026); each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page, and “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
Fall Events With Dates
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum) | Oct 31-Nov 14 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Death Becomes Her (Broadway at TPAC) | Nov 3-8 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Military Appreciation night vs Macon | Thu, Nov 5 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Wake Forest | Thu, Nov 5: 5:00 PM CST (ESPN2); Memorial Gymnasium | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Made Around Here Market (44th year) | Nov 6-7 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM both days) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Admission is free |
| Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition | Fri, Nov 6: 5:00-8:00 PM CST (as listed) | Murfreesboro · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Vintage Market Days Tri-Cities Tennessee | Nov 6-8 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Austin Peay Football vs Eastern Kentucky (Stacheville's Salute to Service) | Sat, Nov 7: 3:00 PM (changed to 3 p.m. per site headline) | Clarksville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Campout with Rangers and Civil War Living History Presenters (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) | Nov 7-8 (Sat 4:00 PM to Sun 11:00 AM) | Henning · Memphis & West Tennessee | $25.00 camper; $15.00 under 12; $15.00 Saturday only, no camping |
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert | Nov 7-8 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| ETSU Buccaneers Football vs Samford (Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Johnson City · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| MTSU Football vs Western Kentucky University | Sat, Nov 7: 2:30 PM (as listed | Murfreesboro · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Sewanee Tigers football vs Rhodes College | Sat, Nov 7 (1 PM CT, McGee Field at Harris Stadium) | Sewanee · Southern Middle Tennessee | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Football vs VMI | Sat, Nov 7 (1:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers football vs Kentucky Our guide | Sat, Nov 7: 6:15 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Terence Blanchard: Miles + Coltrane Centennial at GPAC | Sat, Nov 7 (Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs Huntsville | Sun, Nov 8 (3:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs WKU | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Covenant | Mon, Nov 9 (7:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Keb' Mo' in concert | Tue, Nov 10 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Memphis | Tue, Nov 10 (6:15 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Gatlinburg Veterans Day Ceremony | Wed, Nov 11 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Gatlinburg Winter Festival & Chili Cookoff | Thu, Nov 12 (5:00-9:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free; optional VIP Experience (price not on page) |
| Knoxville Symphony: Bartok & Bolero (Masterworks) | Nov 12-13 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Nashville Symphony: Nat King Cole Songbook | Nov 12-13 (Thu Nov 12 and Fri Nov 13 at 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Tenth Avenue North with Stars Go Dim | Thu, Nov 12 (7:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Tickets at the Jackson Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Tattoos & Terror night vs Huntsville | Fri, Nov 13 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Sewanee Tigers men's basketball: Lon Varnell Classic | Nov 13-14 | Sewanee · Southern Middle Tennessee | See event page |
| Winterfest Christmas Village (Pigeon Forge) | Nov 13-28 (Open Nov 13-15 and Nov 20-28; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild | Sat, Nov 14 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Austin Peay Football vs Abilene Christian (Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 14 (1:00 PM) | Clarksville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Football vs Mercer | Sat, Nov 14 (1:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Vanderbilt Football vs Alabama | Sat, Nov 14: Kickoff window 'Early (11 a.m.-noon)'; exact time not set on the page | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman | Sun, Nov 15 (7:00-8:30 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary | Sun, Nov 15 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| SCC Speedway in Lights 5K presented by Fleet Feet Sports | Sun, Nov 15 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Tiered by registration date: adults $25-$45, kids 12 and under $15-$25 |
| Stray Cats in concert | Sun, Nov 15 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Our guide | Sun, Nov 15: 12:00 PM CT; Nissan Stadium; on FOX; time may change (flex scheduling) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Lipscomb | Sun, Nov 15 (2:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary | Tue, Nov 17 (8:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Michigan State | Tue, Nov 17: 9 p.m. (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Free Sorghum-Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove (Nov 19-22) | Nov 19-22 (Hours not published) | Cades Cove · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend | Nov 19-21 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Dean Z show $43.50 / $67.50; Graceland Unwrapped After Dark Christmas Tour $350; more prices on the event page |
| Jay Leno at the Tennessee Theatre | Thu, Nov 19 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Nashville Symphony: Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff | Nov 19-21 (Nov 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center) | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Appalachian Trail Bluegrass Band | Fri, Nov 20 (7:00-9:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Christmas at Chilhowee | Fri, Nov 20 (6-9 PM; tree lighting at 6 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | Free admission |
| New Ballet Ensemble: NutRemix at GPAC | Nov 21-22 (Sat matinee and evening, Sun matinee; exact times not published) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Sewanee Tigers women's basketball vs Huntingdon College | Sat, Nov 21 (3 PM CT) | Sewanee · Southern Middle Tennessee | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs Presbyterian | Sat, Nov 21 (6:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers football vs LSU Our guide | Sat, Nov 21 (Kickoff window 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET; exact time and TV TBD) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| The Met: Live in HD presents Carmen | Sat, Nov 21 (1:00-4:30 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Radford | Sat, Nov 21 (7:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Classical Christmas: Handel's Messiah | Sun, Nov 22 (2:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (touring) | Sun, Nov 22 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Candy Canes & Cocktails (21+) | Tue, Nov 24 (6:00-9:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | $50 per person |
| Jodeci 35th Anniversary Tour | Tue, Nov 24 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees (53rd) | Nov 25-29 (Daily 10 AM-7 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour | Wed, Nov 25 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Thanksgiving at Fall Creek Falls (buffet at The Lodge) | Thu, Nov 26 (11:00 AM-6:00 PM) | Spencer · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| After Thanksgiving Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park) | Fri, Nov 27 (1:00 PM-2:30 PM) | Manchester · Southern Middle Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $5-$20 listed) |
| Day After Thanksgiving Hike (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) | Fri, Nov 27 (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) | Henning · Memphis & West Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $10-$20 listed) |
| Free Sorghum-Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove (Nov 27-29) | Nov 27-29 (Hours not published) | Cades Cove · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Jonesborough Lighting of the Tree | Fri, Nov 27 (6:00-8:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Fight Night vs Athens | Fri, Nov 27 (6:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Memphis Tigers football vs Temple | Fri, Nov 27: 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. (time not yet set on the schedule page) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Tickets listed 'from $21+' |
| Regal Celebration of Lights | Fri, Nov 27 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | Free admission |
| Shop Small Friday Sip & Stroll | Fri, Nov 27 (4:00-6:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| A very merry 1930s Christmas with Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Farm | Sat, Nov 28 (9:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Lebanon · Nashville Area | Free; donations welcome |
| Deck the Gingerbread at BAD Bakery & Cafe | Sat, Nov 28 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Columbia · Southern Middle Tennessee | $50 per gingerbread house; more prices on the event page |
| MTSU Football vs New Mexico State University | Sat, Nov 28: 1:00 PM (as listed | Murfreesboro · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Memphis Symphony: Home Alone in Concert | Sat, Nov 28 (1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Orpheum) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Vanderbilt Football vs Tennessee | Sat, Nov 28: Kickoff window 'Night (5-7 p.m.)'; exact time not set on the page | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Whoville and Shop Small Saturday | Sat, Nov 28 (11:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Coffee, Cascades, and Ancient Mounds (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park) | Sun, Nov 29 (9:00 AM-10:30 AM) | Manchester · Southern Middle Tennessee | $3.00 attendee (donation tiers $8-$23 listed) |
| Holiday Cookeville Community Band Concert (Cookeville Performing Arts Center) | Sun, Nov 29: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (page text: 3pm) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free |
| Sewanee Tigers men's basketball vs Huntingdon College | Sun, Nov 29 (2 PM CT) | Sewanee · Southern Middle Tennessee | See event page |
Fall Events Running for Weeks
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights. Check the organizer’s page for the day you want.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Hiwassee Loop (fall scenic ride) | Oct 24-Nov 22 | Delano · Chattanooga & Southeast | Fall coach: ages 13+ $65, ages 2-12 $50; Crown class ages 13+ $90, ages 2-12 $75 |
| Pryor Art Gallery: Veteran Artists of Middle Tennessee | Nov 4-Dec 2 (Hours not published) | Columbia · Southern Middle Tennessee | See event page |
| Gatlinburg Winter Magic (holiday lights) Our guide | Nov 5-Feb 15, 2027 (Recurring daily; hours not published) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (ice! featuring Home Alone, ice tubing, ice skating, Santa photos, POMP SNOW & CIRQUEumstance) Our guide | Nov 6-Jan 2, 2027 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
| Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas Our guide | Nov 6-Jan 3, 2027 | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Pigeon Forge Winterfest Our guide | Nov 6-Jan 31, 2027 (Nightly lights; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Sh-Boom! A Christmas Miracle (Cumberland County Playhouse) | Nov 6-Dec 19 | Crossville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Chattanooga Christmas Dinner Train | Nov 6-Jan 3, 2027 (About 2.5 hours; select dates, departure times vary) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | Per table: $280 for 1-2 people, $375 for 3, $450 for 4; Pullman Section $360; more prices on the event page |
| Memphis Tigers men's basketball home games (FedExForum) | Nov 7-Mar 7, 2027 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival Our guide | Nov 13-Feb 14, 2027 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | $25 non-members, $23 members (new $75 season pass); ziplines $10 per ride; food extra; more prices on the event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: North Pole Limited | Nov 13-Dec 23 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | $38 per guest age 1+ (Traditional); $45 evening departure; more prices on the event page |
| Christmas at Graceland (holiday tours) Our guide | Nov 19-Dec 23 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Afternoon tour $100 adults / $69.50 youth; Ultimate VIP $300 per person (age 2+) |
| Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway | Nov 19-Jan 10, 2027 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS (over one million lights, Enchanted Noel in the Mansion) Our guide | Nov 20-Jan 3, 2027 | Nashville · Nashville Area | Gardens Only: weekday adults $24, youth $20; more prices on the event page |
| Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA | Nov 20-Jan 2, 2027 (6:00-10:00 PM nightly) | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Priced per vehicle (Fast Lane per vehicle, limited nights); more prices on the event page |
| It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Cumberland County Playhouse) | Nov 20-Dec 20 | Crossville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Cookeville History Museum Christmas Forest Exhibit (30+ decorated trees) | Nov 26-Jan 2, 2027: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesday-Saturday (page: any time the museum is open) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Knoxville's Holidays on Ice (Market Square ice rink) | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | Adult $12; children 12 and under $9; more prices on the event page |
| Opry Country Christmas Our guide | Nov 30-Dec 22 | Nashville · Nashville Area | See event page |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a fall event?
Anything on our calendar that overlaps September through November. Events that have already ended drop off the list on their own.
Where do I find leaf-season hikes?
The state park hikes and programs guide lists guided hikes and floats, and the state parks guide lists every park. We do not publish leaf-color forecasts; see the answers page on fall color for the official sources.
Are fall events free?
Some are; the price column shows what each organizer publishes.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
How we check
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Fall Events”, itstennessee.com/things-to-do/fall-events/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.