Tennessee Tourism Round Up: The Start Of Summer

  • Thursday, May 21, 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.

May 22-24

Huntsville, Tenn. – White Knuckle Event hosts thousands of people across the U.S. for ATV rides, poker runs, mud bogs, and more. Passes are $10 and include access to all events except the Moonshine Run.

May 23

Jamestown – Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and friends to enjoy live music, barbecue, and a day of fun for Wine & Swine 11 a.m. at Highland Manor Winery, Tennessee’s oldest winery. A commemorative wine glass is included with each ticket.

Jonesborough – Movies on Main returns with free family fun 8 p.m. on various Saturdays through Sept. 5 in downtown Jonesborough.

May 23-25

Huntsville – Trace Adkins and Anthony Smith will perform; mud bogs for trucks, drag racing and more will be featured at the Full Throttle Event in Huntsville, Tenn.

May 26

Memphis – The musical styling of Carl & Alan Maguire, Stax Music Academy graduates, will be performed for audiences 2-4 p.m. in Studio A at The Stax Museum.

May 28-May 30

Knoxville – Garth Brooks will make his return to Knoxville after 18 years for four shows along with Trisha Yearwood at Thompson Boling Arena. 

May 30

Memphis – A free day of family fun plus an iron pour will take place for a Foundry Celebration 10:30 a.m. at the Metal Museum.

Knoxville – A free family fun day is in store as participants will delve into ancient Egypt through crafts, tours, and other activities at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture.

May 30-31

Memphis – Queerly Ever After offers new versions of fairy tales and a look through rainbow-colored lenses 2 p.m. May 30 and 7 p.m. May 31 at The Circuit Playhouse.

June 5

Memphis – The official 2015 Summer Movie Series continues with Back to the Future 7 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre.

June 6

Lewisburg – The annual Bark in the Park welcomes dog lovers and owners for pet contests, doggie demonstrations, food and craft vendors, music and more 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rock Creek Park.

Hendersonville – Attend a 1920’s soiree Putting on the Ritz with speakeasy, family-style dinner, silent auction, music by Johnny Maddox, and more at Historic Rock Castle. Tickets are $95 per person.

Nashville – Go on a musical journey through space with Laser Shows 8:30 p.m. at Adventure Science Center.

June 7-12

Southside/Clarksville – The 6th annual Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit (TOYS) will take place for high school students across Tennessee with outdoor activities and more at the Montgomery County Shooting Complex.

June 8-12

Memphis – Discover the science behind optical illusions during Camp Illusion Conclusion 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. Admission is $150 per session with snacks and lunch included.

June 10

Adamsville – The Catfish Cup marries golf, food, drinks, and great prizes for a day of fun noon at Shiloh Golf Course.

June 11

Nashville – Enjoy a performance from Lunch Money as part of the Family Night Out program 6:30 p.m. at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art.

June 11-13

Cumberland Gap – History will come alive in the streets with re-enactors, craftsmen, speakers and more during the 5th annual Genealogy Jamboree and Pioneer Day in downtown Cumberland Gap.

June 11-14

Manchester – Some of the world’s best music artists will flock to Bonnaroo for one of Tennessee’s largest music festivals in Manchester, Tenn.

Nashville – See the biggest and brightest country music stars on a variety of stages at CMA Music Festival. Enjoy free entertainment, vendors, food and more as well in downtown Nashville.

June 12

Pigeon Forge – Hear music from Chubby Checker 8 p.m. at Country Tonite Theatre. Tickets are $35.

Nashville – Enjoy the adventures of Manny, Sid, Diego and acorn-obsessed Scrat in Ice Age, playing as part of Zoovies 6 p.m. at the Nashville Zoo.

Townsend – Attend Music in the Round, a fundraiser for The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, featuring Leslie Ellis, Jeff Gilkinson, Casey Kelly and CJ Watson 6 p.m. at The Barn Event Center of the Smokies.

Jackson – Enjoy a free concert by Little Boys Blue as part of the AMP Free Concert 7 p.m. at The Amp.

Collierville – A dream, a glass slipper, a rags-to-riches story encompasses the classic movie Cinderella playing at dusk at Carriage Crossing.

June 13

Portland – Four on the Floor will perform 50’s and 60’s music during the Shake Rattle & Roll Tribute to 50’s and 60’s 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Sumner Crest Winery.

June 14

Nashville – Participants learn about Crime Scene Chemistry as part of the Young Chemist term at Adventure Science Center.

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