Wanderlust World Wanderlust World * CMA Music Festival (_Nashville_) - This four-day festival celebrates the best in country music and features performances from some of the biggest names in the genre.
* Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas (_Pigeon Forge_) - This month-long festival transforms the Dollywood theme park into a winter wonderland with millions of lights, holiday shows, and festive decorations.
* Fall Creek Falls State Park Fall Foliage Festival (_Spencer_) - This festival celebrates the changing of the seasons with a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, camping, and live music.
* Great Smoky Mountains National Park Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage (_Gatlinburg_) - This week-long festival celebrates the wildflowers that bloom in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offers guided wildflower walks, workshops, and exhibits.
* Memphis International Blues Challenge (_Memphis_) - This week-long festival brings together blues musicians from all over the world to compete for cash prizes and the chance to perform at the Blues Music Awards.
* Nashville Film Festival (_Nashville_) - This annual film festival showcases independent films and documentaries from all over the world and features panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
* Rocky Top Music and Arts Festival (_Dandridge_) - This three-day festival celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains and features performances from local and regional musicians, as well as arts and crafts vendors and food trucks.
* Tennessee State Fair (_Nashville_) - This annual event features food competitions and judging, a livestock exhibition, midway games, concerts, and more.
* Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival (_Nashville_) - This annual festival celebrates the songwriting community with live performances, workshops, and panel discussions.