Top

The Nashville Mom

/ General Info, Weekend Happenings

Nashville Weekend Happenings: October 1st-3rd

Nashville Fall Festivities Guide

Granville Fall Celebration

  • Saturday, October 3rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, October 31st
  • Historic Granville’s Fall Festival kicks off a full month of decorations and scarecrows that are simply “over the top.” One of Tennessee’s Largest Scarecrow Festival, visitors will enjoy see over 300 scarecrows of Mayberry characters and traditional scarecrows. Jazz on the Cumberland at Veteran’s Park will host musical presentations all afternoon. The Granville Quilt Show will be held at the Granville Methodist Church all during the month of October.  The Granville Ghost Walk will be on October 23rd and 24th with myths and stories about Granville.

Cheekwood Harvest

  • Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, November 1st
  • Cheekwood
  • Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood! You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this seven-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon date.

Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival

  • Through November 1st (check their website for available dates as some are reserved for field trips, etc)
  • Honeysuckle Hill Farm in Cooperstown, TN
  • Country Music Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train, hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, caramel apples, zipline adventure park and much more!

Designing Doodles Zentangle Workshop

  • Saturday, October 3rd, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
  • Kick off your boots and draw with us. Youth and Family Programs Manager Britt McDermott will lead participants in a fun, relaxing drawing activity called “Zentangle,” using patterns found in museum artifacts. Take inspiration from repetitive and iconic symbolism in Nudie Cohn and Manuel costumes, features in museum architecture, and details in poster art featured in Outlaws and Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ‘70s. No artistic experience necessary—just bring your imagination. Recommended for ages seven and up, but all are welcome. Guardian is required to be present for children under thirteen. Takes place via Zoom. Space is limited. Registration required. Free. Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.

The Field at Franklin

  • This week’s showing is The Secret Life of Pets! Friday, Saturday and Sundays with showings at 6:30 p.m.
  • The Field at Franklin, behind Rolling Hills Community Church (1810 Columbia Avenue, Franklin 37064)
  • Drive-In to see with your family! Suggested ticket price per car is $35 but the organizers want everyone to pay what they are able to.

Food Truck Fridays

  • Fridays through October
  • Arrington Vineyards
  • Food Truck Fridays take place near our Pavilion every Friday from 5-8pm beginning this May through October. Featuring FREE live music along with delicious food options from Simply Living Life’s Cottage and different food trucks through the summer!

Goblins and Giggles

  • Friday, September 11th through Saturday, October 31st
  • Gaylord Opryland
  • Safe fall fun is closer than you think! Opryland’s family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Events have been purposely redesigned to respect social distancing and an enhanced Commitment to Clean program with activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, animal encounters and more! Book your Goblins and Giggles package here.

Lucky Ladd

  • September 19th through November 1st
  • Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, TN
  • Pumpkin Patch, Nashville Preds themed corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities

Hermitage Ghost Tour

  • September 16th through November 8th
  • The Hermitage
  • After dark this fall, embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as you explore the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, guides present stories of strange encounters such as the ghosts of the Battle of New Orleans and Jackson’s infamous meeting with Tennessee’s Bell Witch. Beware of eerie encounters, possibly even with President Jackson himself. Ghost Tours launch at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. from the breezeway. Tours also include a complimentary tasting from our Natchez Hills Winery tasting room. Please arrive early.

*Save the Date*

Enjoy a night out with delicious food, drinks and support West Nash Dream Center. Grab your tickets here

/ Weekend Happenings

Nashville Weekend Happenings: September 24th-28th

Nashville Fall Festivities Guide

The Big Book Drive

  • The Big Book DRIVE is a city wide book drive + fundraiser designed to bring books to Nashville’s kids, and garner community wide support as our children, teachers, and schools begin a challenging school year. This literacy-driven initiative has two main components: A week-long book drive to collect as many books as possible, and a culminating drive-through car parade to bring all the books together, raise money for Book’em, and come together as a community to celebrate Nashville’s kids. Individuals, families, schools, community groups, companies, and more are invited to participate by hosting a book drive (virtual or in person), making a donation, and/or participating in the car parade. Find all the details and book drop off locations here.

Cheekwood Harvest

  • Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, November 1st
  • Cheekwood
  • Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood! You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this seven-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon date.

Nashville Zoo Specials

  • The Zoo needs you! Now is a great time to visit and support our local zoo! There are many special offers right now including
    • Kroger Safari Fridays: BOGO admission every Friday with your Kroger Plus card. Find the details here.

The Field at Franklin

  • This week’s showing is Black Panther! Friday, Saturday and Sundays with showings at 6:30 p.m.
  • The Field at Franklin, behind Rolling Hills Community Church (1810 Columbia Avenue, Franklin 37064)
  • Drive-In to see with your family! Suggested ticket price per car is $35 but the organizers want everyone to pay what they are able to.

Food Truck Fridays

  • Fridays through October
  • Arrington Vineyards
  • Food Truck Fridays take place near our Pavilion every Friday from 5-8pm beginning this May through October. Featuring FREE live music along with delicious food options from Simply Living Life’s Cottage and different food trucks through the summer!

Goblins and Giggles

  • Friday, September 11th through Saturday, October 31st
  • Gaylord Opryland
  • Safe fall fun is closer than you think! Opryland’s family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Events have been purposely redesigned to respect social distancing and an enhanced Commitment to Clean program with activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, animal encounters and more! Book your Goblins and Giggles package here.

Lucky Ladd

  • September 19th through November 1st
  • Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, TN
  • Pumpkin Patch, Nashville Preds themed corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities

Hermitage Ghost Tour

  • September 16th through November 8th
  • The Hermitage
  • After dark this fall, embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as you explore the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, guides present stories of strange encounters such as the ghosts of the Battle of New Orleans and Jackson’s infamous meeting with Tennessee’s Bell Witch. Beware of eerie encounters, possibly even with President Jackson himself. Ghost Tours launch at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. from the breezeway. Tours also include a complimentary tasting from our Natchez Hills Winery tasting room. Please arrive early.

*Save the Date*

Enjoy a night out with delicious food, drinks and support West Nash Dream Center. Grab your tickets here

/ Outdoor Fun, Weekend Happenings

Nashville Weekend Happenings: September 18-20

Nashville Fall Festivities Guide

Join my family and I for an end of summer bash at Deer Run! Day passes are $15 each and give you unlimited access to Spring Valley Lake (water slide, aqua park, zip line, canoes, sand beach) and all Open Recreation areas where you can have even greater adventures: Wiffle Ball, Sand Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Carpet Ball, Human Foosball, Cornhole, and a Game Field for throwing a football, playing soccer, or flying a kite. Everyone who purchases a Day Pass and enters @thenashvillemom in the comment box in the cart will receive a coupon for one free scoop of ice cream or a coupon for one free specialty coffee! AND…everyone will be entered to win an AMAZING DRAWING from Deer Run including a gift certificate for one free night rental in a Cedar Point Cabin (value $199) AND a Deer Run canvas bag filled with goodies, valued at $129 — 2 beach towels, a hammock, lip balm, key ring animal, car sticker, stainless steel water bottle, journal & pen, 4 buttons and a campfire S’mores package! Deer Run is such a special place! This year has been devastating as they were unable to host their summer camps! Spend the day with your family making memories and helping Deer Run at the same time! Can’t wait to see you there! Purchase tickets in the link below! (Safety precautions can be found here.)

Purchase your day passes here. Don’t forget to add @thenashvillemom in the comment section to receive your free coupons!

Cheekwood Harvest

  • Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, November 1st
  • Cheekwood
  • Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood! You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this seven-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon date.

Nashville Zoo Specials

  • The Zoo needs you! Now is a great time to visit and support our local zoo! There are many special offers right now including
    • Kroger Safari Fridays: BOGO admission every Friday with your Kroger Plus card. Find the details here.

The Field at Franklin

  • This week’s showing is Trolls! Friday, Saturday and Sundays with showings at 6:30 p.m.
  • The Field at Franklin, behind Rolling Hills Community Church (1810 Columbia Avenue, Franklin 37064)
  • Drive-In to see with your family! Suggested ticket price per car is $35 but the organizers want everyone to pay what they are able to.

Country Music Hall of Fame Reopening

  • The Country Music Hall of Fame is open! Locals who purchase an individual or family membership will have their passes extended through December 31st, 2021. Find the details here. The museum is also hosting Explore the Acoustic Guitar: Mother Maybelle Carter Style on Saturday, September 19; 10:30 a.m. Central Drawing upon the guitar playing of Black American musician Lesley Riddle, Maybelle Carter crafted a style known as the “Carter Scratch,” which became one of the best known and most influential approaches to guitar in country music. In this program, participants will explore the history of Mother Maybelle and The Carter Family—credited with putting country music on the map—and take a virtual look at Maybelle’s 1928 Gibson L-5 acoustic guitar, on display in the museum’s Precious Jewel exhibit. Museum educator Adam Ollendorff will also guide participants through the fundamentals of the “Carter Scratch,” and lead the group in singing “Can the Circle Be Unbroken.” Ollendorff has toured and recorded with Kacey Musgraves and John Oates. Recommended for ages seven and up, but all are welcome. Guardian is required to be present for children under thirteen. Takes place via Zoom. Space is limited. Registration required. Free. Click here to register. Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.

Food Truck Fridays

  • Fridays through October
  • Arrington Vineyards
  • Food Truck Fridays take place near our Pavilion every Friday from 5-8pm beginning this May through October. Featuring FREE live music along with delicious food options from Simply Living Life’s Cottage and different food trucks through the summer!

Goblins and Giggles

  • Friday, September 11th through Saturday, October 31st
  • Gaylord Opryland
  • Safe fall fun is closer than you think! Opryland’s family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Events have been purposely redesigned to respect social distancing and an enhanced Commitment to Clean program with activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, animal encounters and more! Book your Goblins and Giggles package here.

Lucky Ladd

  • September 19th through November 1st
  • Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, TN
  • Pumpkin Patch, Nashville Preds themed corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities

Hermitage Ghost Tour

  • September 16th through November 8th
  • The Hermitage
  • After dark this fall, embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as you explore the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, guides present stories of strange encounters such as the ghosts of the Battle of New Orleans and Jackson’s infamous meeting with Tennessee’s Bell Witch. Beware of eerie encounters, possibly even with President Jackson himself. Ghost Tours launch at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. from the breezeway. Tours also include a complimentary tasting from our Natchez Hills Winery tasting room. Please arrive early.

*Save the Date*

Enjoy a night out with delicious food, drinks and support West Nash Dream Center. Grab your tickets here

/ Travel

Fall Break Destinations

Gaylord Opryland

  • Where: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Love that you can experience this amazing place without evening traveling out of town
  • Opryland has so much to offer this fall including Goblins & Giggles which offers a wide array of family-friendly activations from spooky animal encounters and a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin to trick-or-treating and cruising along our indoor river aboard one of the resort’s flatboat rides. In celebration of Goblins & Giggles, a special family package is offered starting at $245 per room. The package includes a one-night stay at Gaylord Opryland Resort, two Hide and Seek Scavenger Hunt booklets per room and four passes for a ride on a Delta River flatboat inside the resort. The package is subject to tax, resort fee and parking.

Horseshoe Bend Marina

  • Where: Walling, Tennessee
  • Distance from Nashville: Just under 2 hours
  • Horseshoe Bend Marina is only a mile from Rock Island State Park’s Sand Bar and boat ramp. If you’re looking to boat, fish, camp or kayak, this would be the perfect spot for you! Their gorgeous “glamping” tents have everything you need to make your camping experience convenient! They even have an onsite store with drinks, snacks, camping supplies, boating and fishing supplies. On October 27th, Horseshoe Bend Marina will be hosting a Halloween Party with pumpkin decorating contests, store’s state, bobbing for apples, and kid’s games! Glamping would be perfect for Halloween weekend!

Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg

  • Where: Gatlinburg
  • Distance from Nashville: Just under 4 hours
  • The Smokies are full of family fun including hiking spots, downtown Gatlinburg, putt-putt, Dollywood, gem mining and more! We stayed at Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg this summer and enjoyed the beautiful property that is creekside! We loved this location that was walkable to shops and restaurants.

Lowcountry Retreat

  • Where: Seabrook Island, South Carolina
  • Distance from Nashville: 8.5 hours
  • Seabrook Island is a quaint island town about 45 minutes from Charleston, S.C. You’ll find horseback riding along the shores and a laid back beach town with a town center with shops, restaurants, salons and more! Lowcountry Retreat is a cozy beach house that makes for a fabulous family getaway or book a girl’s weekend like I did!

30 A

  • Emerald Colored Waters of 30A in Florida
  • Distance from Nashville: 7 hours (leave early to avoid traffic)
  • If you’re looking for sun and sand, 30 A is always a great destination with beautiful water, kid-friendly restaurants and shops and you’ll likely run into several people you know from Tennessee. Here’s my Guide to 30A

The Greenbrier

  • White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
  • Distance from Nashville: 7 hours
  • Enjoy this historic resort with indoor and outdoor pools, golf, tennis, horseback riding, falconry, shops, famous Draper’s ice cream and more

Barnsley Resort

  • Adairsville, Georgia
  • Distance from Nashville: A little over 3 hours
  • This family friendly resort is set in a story book setting with adorable cottages and Inn, nightly firepits with free s’mores kits, farm animals, fishing, canoeing, golf and more

Pot ‘N Kettle Cottages

  • Leipers Fork, Tennessee
  • Distance from Nashville: 30 minutes
  • Spend time in the quaint village of Leiper’s Fork! We recently stayed at Picker’s Cottage and had an amazing time walking to Puckett’s for dinner, sitting on the front porch swing and walking to the library and playground. Enjoy some rest and relaxation in this cozy place!

Deer Run Retreat

  • Thompsons Station, Tennessee
  • Distance from Nashville: 30 minutes
  • Deer Run Retreat is the perfect place to “getaway”. You and your family can experience “camp” with outdoor games, swimming and fishing in the lake, zip lines, archery and lots more! Their accommodations are the nicest cabins!!

/ General Info

Nashville Weekend Happenings

Nashville Humane Dog Day Festival (Virtual)

  • Saturday, September 12th
  • Across Nashville and online
  • Dog Day is Nashville’s celebration of all things doggie! Normally, this is a huge gathering in Centennial Park dedicated to dogs but this year we are going virtu-woof! This year we’re all about a big time live broadcast with fun events, contests, a ton of surprises all wrapped up in one big day of doggie celebration! Now let’s show them truly how much we love them! There’s a costume contest, treat masking demonstrations, Party in a Box and more! Find the details here.

Country Music Hall of Fame Reopening

  • The Country Music Hall of Fame will be reopening their doors on Thursday, September 10th at 9 a.m. Locals who purchase an individual or family membership will have their passes extended through December 31st, 2021. Find the details here. The museum is also hosting Recycled Bluegrass Banjos on Saturday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. Descending from West Africa and the Middle East, the banjo is an unmistakable part of country music’s sound. Participants will take a closer look at the banjo’s history, hear a banjo demonstration and learn about influential banjo player Earl Scruggs. Then, create their own miniature jar lid banjo craft inspired by Scruggs’s Gibson RB-Granada Mastertone banjo in the museum’s Precious Jewel exhibit. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Scruggs’s invented a banjo picking style that became an essential building block of bluegrass. Recommended for ages five and up, but all are welcome. Guardian is required to be present for children under thirteen. Takes place via Zoom. Space is limited. Registration required. Free. Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.

The Field at Franklin

  • This week’s showing is Grease! Friday, September 4th (6:30 p.m.), Saturday, September 5th (6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.) and Sunday, September 6th (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Field at Franklin, behind Rolling Hills Community Church (1810 Columbia Avenue, Franklin 37064)
  • Drive-In to see with your family! Suggested ticket price per car is $35 but the organizers want everyone to pay what they are able to.

Chihuly at Cheekwood

  • Through January 10, 2021
  • Cheekwood
  • Chihuly at Cheekwood will feature large-scale installations in the gardens of the historic estate as well as pedestal works presented in the art galleries. Outdoor installations will include two pieces on the newly-accessible Ann & Monroe Carell Jr. Family Sculpture Trail, as well as two new, site-specific works created for this exhibition. A monumental sculpture will be on view in the Frist Learning Center Great Hall. Visitors may view the exhibition during the daytime as well as during special Chihuly Nights hours on Thursday through Sunday.

Nashville Zoo Specials

  • The Zoo needs you! Now is a great time to visit and support our local zoo! There are many special offers right now including
    • Kroger Safari Fridays: BOGO admission every Friday with your Kroger Plus card. Find the details here.

Kelly Minter Cultivate

  • Saturday, September 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Rolling Hills Community Church, Franklin and Online
  • Join Kelly Minter for a time of Bible Study, acoustic band, lunch and more. Click here for more details.

Join my family and I for an end of summer bash at Deer Run! Day passes are $15 each and give you unlimited access to Spring Valley Lake (water slide, aqua park, zip line, canoes, sand beach) and all Open Recreation areas where you can have even greater adventures: Wiffle Ball, Sand Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Carpet Ball, Human Foosball, Cornhole, and a Game Field for throwing a football, playing soccer, or flying a kite. Everyone who purchases a Day Pass and enters @thenashvillemom in the comment box in the cart will receive a coupon for one free scoop of ice cream or a coupon for one free specialty coffee! AND…everyone will be entered to win an AMAZING DRAWING from Deer Run including a gift certificate for one free night rental in a Cedar Point Cabin (value $199) AND a Deer Run canvas bag filled with goodies, valued at $129 — 2 beach towels, a hammock, lip balm, key ring animal, car sticker, stainless steel water bottle, journal & pen, 4 buttons and a campfire S’mores package! Deer Run is such a special place! This year has been devastating as they were unable to host their summer camps! Spend the day with your family making memories and helping Deer Run at the same time! Can’t wait to see you there! Purchase tickets in the link below! (Safety precautions can be found here.)

Purchase your day passes here. Don’t forget to add @thenashvillemom in the comment section to receive your free coupons!

/ Fall Festivities, Things to do

Nashville Fall Festivities Guide 2020

2020 may have gotten us down but guess what, we are still going to enjoy our favorite Nashville fall traditions as much as we can! Covid can’t take away our pumpkin picking!

Cheekwood Harvest

  • Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, November 1st
  • Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
  • Celebrate all things fall with more than 5,000 autumn colored chrysanthemums, creative scarecrow garden as well as the Pumpkin House and Patch. There will also be a Halloween Pooch Parade, Beer Garden and specialty workshops throughout the season.

Goblins and Giggles

  • Friday, September 11th through Saturday, October 31st
  • Gaylord Opryland
  • Safe fall fun is closer than you think! Opryland’s family-friendly Halloween activities and all-ages seasonal entertainment offer fall fun with peace of mind. Events have been purposely redesigned to respect social distancing and an enhanced Commitment to Clean program with activities including a jack-o-lantern walk, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, animal encounters and more! Book your Goblins and Giggles package here.

Granville Fall Celebration

  • Saturday, October 3rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, October 31st
  • Historic Granville’s Fall Festival kicks off a full month of decorations and scarecrows that are simply “over the top.” One of Tennessee’s Largest Scarecrow Festival, visitors will enjoy see over 300 scarecrows of Mayberry characters and traditional scarecrows. Jazz on the Cumberland at Veteran’s Park will host musical presentations all afternoon. The Granville Quilt Show will be held at the Granville Methodist Church all during the month of October.  The Granville Ghost Walk will be on October 23rd and 24th with myths and stories about Granville.

Autumn Evenings on the Farm

  • Saturday, October 17th and Saturday, October 24th from 3 to 7 p.m.
  • By Faith Farm
  • Live music, food trucks, farmer’s market, farm animals, hay rides, pumpkin painting, sunflower picking. A $25 donation is suggested to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

Nashville Boo at The Zoo

  • Weekends of October 15-18, October 20-25, October 27-30th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. {Tickets go on sale for members on September 14th and to the public on September 16th around 10 a.m.}
  • Nashville Zoo
  • Pumpkin Town photo opps, Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin, Haymaze, Monster Mash dance area, Scary-Go-Round carousel, animal shows, 10 trick-or-treat stations for kids, glow-in-the-dark souvenir cup for kids, and plenty of magical scenes lit along the treat trail! The event has been adjusted to provide families with a socially distanced, walk through experience, featuring many of your favorite activities plus a few new ones! Walk-through experience, 50% nightly capacity and staggered entry times. Mask requirements set forth by the city at the time of event will be enforced.

Honeysuckle Hill Farm Fall Festival

  • September 26th through November 1st (check their website for available dates as some are reserved for field trips, etc)
  • Honeysuckle Hill Farm in Cooperstown, TN
  • Country Music Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train, hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, caramel apples, zipline adventure park and much more!

Lucky Ladd

  • September 19th through November 1st
  • Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Eagleville, TN
  • Pumpkin Patch, Nashville Preds themed corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities

Gentry’s Farm

  • Gentry’s Farm will be offering a modified activity area for the fall. Stay tuned for more details.

Walden Pumpkin Farm

  • Walden Pumpkin Farm will have limited experiences this year. Pumpkins, mums and fall produce will be for sale. The Country Store will be open with decorations, carving kits, jams and the Sweet Shop will have treats! All activity and play areas will be closed.

Hermitage Ghost Tour

  • September 16th through November 8th
  • The Hermitage
  • After dark this fall, embark on a distinctly spooky voyage at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as you explore the mansion, grounds and cemetery by lantern light. Along the way, guides present stories of strange encounters such as the ghosts of the Battle of New Orleans and Jackson’s infamous meeting with Tennessee’s Bell Witch. Beware of eerie encounters, possibly even with President Jackson himself. Ghost Tours launch at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. from the breezeway. Tours also include a complimentary tasting from our Natchez Hills Winery tasting room. Please arrive early.

Gallatin Main Street Festival

  • Saturday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Downtown Gallatin Main Street
  • Gallatin’s Main Street Festival will feature over 200 vendors *FREE*

Paint the Town Orange

  • The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, and its division the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA) have partnered with Visit Franklin and City of Franklin to “Paint the Town Orange” this October in celebration of autumn in historic Franklin’s Main Street District. 
    • Franklin will be aglow all month long with shades of orange everywhere including the Heritage Foundation’s iconic “pumpkin tree,” family-friendly fall photo backdrops and seasonal activations throughout downtown Franklin. 
    • Every week will include fun activities, online costume contests and special merchant promotions. Various downtown merchants will host pumpkin carvers, special window decorations, Halloween themed events and more. Find the details here

Fall Fun at Deer Run

  • Deer Run Retreat is the perfect spot for family fun this fall with hayrides, campfires, outdoor movies on the weekends, play areas, seasonal treats in their Creekside Eatery and lots more! They will also have a festive event on Halloween including Trick or Treat Stations, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating and many other activities. Find the full details and purchase tickets here.