"The past is just ahead!". When: Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, 5-11 p.m. Where: 1510 Charleston Park, Spring Hill, TN 37174 Cost: Free (but non-perishable/unexpired donations are gratefully accepted) The Draw: An extravagant display and a growing food drive that supports neighbors in need Over 14 years ago, Laura and her husband John started a Christmas light display at their home in Middle Tennessee, … Today we host activities and events to protect this historic treasure. Check out our website or Facebook page for upcoming events or call / text 931-808-2281. Thank you! Storytelling and refreshments enhance the journey through Tennessee's picturesque valley. It's a thing. Well I know there's more snow Up in Colorado Than my roof will ever see, But a tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me. Downtown offers historic buildings and art from sculptures, to fun shops that decorate with creative ways. I think Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and The Great Smoky Mountains would be perfect. 3. We have a hunch these experiences might be right up your alley. Folks dress up, there are shows and treats and all sorts of holiday cheer to exude AND enjoy. Where the love circles around us, Like the gift around our tree. Follow the Holiday Trail of Lights with its millions of lights leading to some of the major attractions in the city. Get exclusive stories delivered right to your inbox. JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Holiday traditions will look a little different amid recent COVID-19 surges in the region, but Tennessee’s oldest town decided it wouldn’t look any less bright. Milky Way Farm was built on the success of a 5 cent candy bar. Tap “Add to Trip” on anything you like. Experience wonder and possibility! Grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and walk up and down the strip in Gatlinburg and enjoy all the sights and sounds of Christmas. 1 attraction, lights up like a Christmas tree with more than 5 million lights Nov. 7, 2020 to January 2021 throughout the theme park in Pigeon Forge. Travel to Pulaski, Tenn. in Giles County to tour the world-famous Milky Way Farm which boasts over 1,000 acres of pastures filled with deer, wild turkey, barns, trails, and vistas. Discover old time traditions of the local region during the Holiday Homecoming Celebration Dec. 9, 2017 at Norris Dam State Park. JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Holiday traditions will look a little different amid recent COVID-19 surges in the region, but Tennessee’s oldest town decided it wouldn’t look any less bright. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County TN’s 35th Annual Dickens of a Christmas, Presented by First Citizens National Bank is Middle Tennessee’s largest outdoor Christmas festival returning this year on December 14 and 15, 2019! Charleston, South Carolina is a great place to go for Christmas. We'll see you on the 10th! You may think Franklin is overrated - but we completely and totally disagree. Get a taste of small town charm and inspiring creativity as vintage cars, bicycles and even 18-wheelers herald in the arrival of St. Nick. Started by a small group of volunteers over 50 years ago, the Tennessee Valley Railroad stands ready to offer a ride back in time. Enter your e-mail address for things to do, restaurants to try and much more! Merry Christmas, friends! Discover old time traditions of the local region during the Holiday Homecoming CelebrationDec. (AKA - this wasn't put up for Christmas purposes...although we like to think its perfect placement CAN'T be all coincidence). Clarksville, Tennessee is a magical place during the holiday season. Arguably the most popular reason folks flock to Franklin during the holidays is for the day the town transforms into the whole of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Apparently, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas has received the Best Christmas Event at any theme park worldwide for the last ten years. Check your email — trip inspiration will be hitting your inbox soon. But an unforeseen detour to the charming town of Grandon Falls has her discover unexpected new chapters - of the heart and of family - helping her to embrace, once again, the magic of Christmas. This underrated small town is also home to Incredible Christmas Place, the largest permanent Christmas store in the South. Set on 50 acres, world-class Discovery Park of America will stimulate your imagination and, perhaps, inspire your own dreams and visions. Christmas at Dollywood is a little extra special and that makes it one of the best things to do in Tennessee in December. Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. There’s An Entire Christmas Village In Tennessee Called The Christmas Place That Needs To Be On Your Bucket List Nature Once COVID Is Over, Make A Beeline For The Coolest Place To Have An Adventure In Tennessee, Forbidden Caverns This small Louisiana town celebrates Christmas in a big way. Many other tourist attractions have been built up around Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Welcome to the forum. We’d argue it just gets better when Christmas rolls around! Christmas in Natchitoches begins in June when the bulbs on the strings of holiday lights are tested in anticipation of the town's proud Festival of Lights. Calling all historic-home lovers: Columbia's county, Maury, is the state's Antebellum Homes Capitol, and the town itself is the setting of 11th POTUS James K. Polk's former residence. It's during the holidays that Franklin really, truly gets to shine. A beautiful town that completely embraces Christmas and gives Tennessee a fabulous festival every year. By continuing to browse this site, you're accepting the use of cookies. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas… For a full list, plan your holiday schedule at www.tnvacation.com/calendar. Decked out in Christmas cheer, the area is transformed into a winter village filled with festivities, live animal demonstrations, and historical depictions of Appalachian life, horse-drawn w… No thanks, I’m not into adventure Bring a flashlight and dress warmly for this walk that will take you through the east side of the park to the rustic cabins. Franklin is truly the depiction of a tender Tennessee Christmas. 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