Tennessee Tourism Round Up: Festivals And Performances

  • Friday, March 13, 2015
  • Amanda Stravinsky

Tennessee’s upcoming tourism news is consolidated for your convenience below. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar.

Ongoing

Memphis – See Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull” through March 28 and Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” through March 29 at Playhouse on the Square.

March 14

Paris – Markus Fox, Danica Honeycutt, and Odiss Kohn will give a free performance 6 p.m. at the Paris Convention Center behind the Quality Inn. The event is free and open to the public.

Covington – Attend the Spring Craft Fair, the Biggest-Little Craft Fair in town, 8 a.m. to noon at the Regions Bank Building, 86 S. Tipton in downtown Covington.

March 16

Nashville – Participants can delve into the field of chemistry during the Chemical vs. Physical Reactions program 3 p.m. at Adventure Science Center.

March 18

Nashville – See “Tango Buenos Aires,” inspired by Argentinian Eva Peron 7:30 p.m. at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s James K. Polk Theater.

March 18-21

Knoxville – See the exhibit “Mapping the Mississippi” as part of The Southern Graphic Council International Printmaking Conference at the Art Market Gallery.

March 18-June 7

Sevier County – A countywide celebration of spring will take place during Smoky Mountain Springfest featuring special events, craft shows and more.

March 19

Maryville – Experience a Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Quartet performance of a Musical Story Hour 10:30 a.m. at the Blount County Library.

Knoxville – Go to the Spring Sounds Night Hike as part of Ijams Wildlife Series to hear coyotes, owls, and other nightlife 6:30 p.m. at Ijams Nature Center. Call 865-577-4717 ext. 110to register.

Nashville – Attend the discussion “Perception vs. Technology: Winning the battle for brain-space” 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Adventure Science Center.

March 20-21

Linden – Two full days of artists live demonstrations, vendors, and food will take place at the Annual Blooming Arts Festival in downtown Linden.

March 20-22

Kingsport – The 3rd annual Brass Ring Gala & The Carousel Fine Craft Show will present vendors, live music, food, and carnival flair at the Kingsport Farmer’s Market and Pal’s Roundhouse.

March 20-April 4

Woodbury – See the production “Tarzan” with music and lyrics by Phil Collins at the Arts Center of Cannon County.

March 21

Statewide – Get active during a Spring Hike designed for all ages and abilities hosted by all 56 Tennessee State Parks.

Gallatin – Get the kids fishing for a chance at $1,000 scholarships at the Kids Fishing Rodeos 8 a.m. at Flipper’s Bait and Tackle.

Nashville – Gardening classes continue with Tooling Around 11 a.m. in the Grassmere Historic Farm gardens at Nashville Zoo.

Baxter – Ride on a restored classic 1950s era American streamlined passenger train on the DelMonaco Winery Train Excursion, 168-mile round trip with wine tastings and more while traveling to DelMonaco Winery.

March 21-April 26

Nashville – See thousands of tulips, daffodils, pansies, and hyacinths during the six-week Cheekwood in Bloom event at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art.

March 24

Memphis – A series of ten dinners will be conducted to celebrate The Majestic Grille’s 10th Anniversary. The ‘Ten ‘til Ten’ Dinner will take place 6 p.m. at The Majestic Grille. Tickets are $65 per person.

March 26

Jackson – Experience an unforgettable live concert with Trace Bundy 8 p.m. at The Ned. Tickets are $25.

March 27

Nashville – Nine-time Grammy Award-winning band Asleep at the Wheel will perform 7:30 p.m. in the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Memphis – “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” performed by Rhythmic Circus will come 6:30 p.m. to The Orpheum Theatre.

March 27-28

Nashville – “Men are from Mars – Women are from Venus LIVE!” features the theater and stand-up of Peter Story at the James K. Polk Theater.

March 28

Memphis – Pancakes, sausage, pastries and orange juice will be part of the Yummy Bunny Breakfast 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. The Easter Bunny will even make an appearance.

Nashville – Charlie McCoy; Deana Carter; Tracy Nelson; Critter Fuqua and Ketch Secor from Old Crow Medicine Show will perform for audiences during the Listen to the Band: The Nashville Cats with Special Guests concert 2 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

March 29

Chattanooga – Join Christine Bock, Tennessee Aquarium horticulturist, for the Spring Wildflower Walk 2-5 p.m. at the Tennessee Aquarium. Tickets are $4.

March 30-April 4

Chattanooga – Sign the kids up to participate in Zoo Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at the Chattanooga Zoo.

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