Tennessee is preparing for the fall season with a variety of events and attractions across the state. In Chattanooga, Rock City will host the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch from September 26 to October 31, featuring hand-carved pumpkins, sculptures, scarecrows, lit trails, face painting, magic shows, music, and seasonal food.
Ruby Falls in Chattanooga offers Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition on select dates in September and October. Visitors can hear ghost stories while exploring underground passageways by lantern light. For those planning an autumn trip to Chattanooga, suggested itineraries include Harvest Trails and Campfire Tales.
In Gatlinburg, SkyPark’s hiking trails provide views of fall foliage and the surrounding Smoky Mountains. The park’s trail system covers 1.5 miles and is designed for all adventure levels.
The Tennessee International Dude & Guest Ranch in Dunlap invites families to experience farm chores, breakfasts made from local ingredients, lodging in cowboy cabins, campfires with s’mores, and horseback riding.
Sevierville’s Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store features restaurants, a winery, cider house, bakery, general store, candy factory, candle shop and orchard. Apples are processed onsite for use at Apple Barn Hard Cider Company.
In Jefferson City at Echo Valley Farm and Corn Maze or Ballinger Farm visitors can pick pumpkins or navigate corn mazes. Cedar Pond Farms allows guests to meet Scottish Highland cows.
Knoxville hosts Deep Well Farm Corn Maze with hayrides and pumpkin picking. Maple Lane Farms also has a corn maze and pumpkin patch. Other Knoxville activities include craft fairs and Oktoberfest at Schulz Bräu Brewing Co., as well as events at Market Square Farmers Market.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville will hold Cheekwood Harvest from September 13 to October 30 with mums on display, a scarecrow trail, pumpkins, chrysanthemums, Harvest NIGHTS events and musical performances.
Cedarwood Pumpkin Patch in McMinnville marks its 25th year from September 20 to October 31 with pumpkin picking fields, corn mazes for families, petting zoo animals and live music by the pond.
Granville will feature its Scarecrow & Artisan’s Festival along with other fall celebrations including a quilt show and jazz event near the Cumberland River.
Robertson County highlights Smoking Barn Season when tobacco barns fill the air with their distinctive scent. Visitors can explore Springfield Square or visit farms throughout the county.
Colorblind viewfinders equipped with EnChroma lenses have been installed at scenic lookouts across Tennessee so that people with red-green colorblindness can better see fall colors.
Fall festivals are scheduled statewide:
– Gatlinburg hosts Anakeesta’s Bear-Varian Fall Festival through November 2.
– Sevierville presents SkyLand Ranch’s Apple Harvest Festival until November 1.
– Vonore’s Sequoyah Birthplace Museum holds the Cherokee Fall Festival September 6–7.
– Dollywood’s Harvest Festival runs September 12–October 27 in Pigeon Forge.
– Charleston’s International Cowpea Festival & Cook-off is set for September 13.
– Oneida offers Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on September 20.
– Knoxville celebrates John Sevier’s birthday at Marble Springs State Historic Site on September 20.
– Memphis’ Campfire & Cocktails event takes place at Memphis Botanic Garden on September 26.
– Chattanooga holds Bacon & Barrel Festival on September 26.
– Dandridge hosts Scots-Irish Festival on Main Street September 26–27.
– Niota commemorates Febb Burn during Febb Fest on September 27.
– Tiptonville features Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival October 3–5.
– Jonesborough presents National Storytelling Festival October 3–5.
– Centerville organizes National Banana Pudding Festival October 4–5.
– Lynchburg welcomes barbecue teams for Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue October 11–12.
– Brownsville hosts Hatchie Fall Fest on October 18.
– Bell Buckle features Webb Art and Craft Festival October 18–19.
– Hendersonville holds Pig Fest at Veteran’s Park October 23–25 supporting charities.
– Franklin’s PumpkinFest Fall Festival occurs October 25 along Main Street downtown Franklin.
– Townsend wraps up festival season November 1 with Grains & Grits Festival highlighting southern cuisine and spirits.
More information about these events is available through tnvacation.com/calendar (https://www.tnvacation.com/calendar).
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