Kingston Springs — Farmers and Artisans Market, second Saturdays through Oct. 10, features local produces, hand-crafted goods and live music. www.ksfarmersmarket.org.
Nashville — Tomato Art Festival, Aug. 7-8, features a parade, contests, 5K run, exhibits, arts and crafts, music, food, storytelling and children's activities. www.tomatoartfest.com.
Memphis — Elvis Week, Aug. 9-16, features tribute artist competition and showcase, benefit concert and a candlelight vigil at Graceland. www.imagesoftheking.com.
Lebanon — Wilson County Fair, Aug. 14-22, features exhibits, events, demonstrations, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, country and gospel concerts, rides and games. www.wilsoncountyfair.net.
Memphis — Moon River Festival, Aug. 15, features concerts from bands such as Needtobreath, Switchfoot and more. www.moonriverfestival.com.
Kentucky Lake — Big Bass Splash, Aug. 15-16, features fishing/angling competitions. www.sealyoutdoors.com.
Memphis — Music and Heritage Festival, Sept. 5-6, features musicians, dancers, folk artists, workshops, arts and crafts. www.southernfolklore.com.
Knoxville — Boomsday, Sept. 6, features choreographed fireworks, live music, food and contests. www.boomsday.org.
Nashville — Italian Lights Festival, Sept. 11-13, features food, wine, music, arts and crafts, grape stomping and children's activities. www.italianlights.org.
Knoxville — Tennessee Valley Fair, Sept. 11-20, features historical exhibits, crafts, food, storytelling, livestock shows, sports and rides. www.tnvalley fair.org.
Germantown — Germantown Festival, Sept. 12-13, features food, arts and crafts, rides, games, live music, car exhibits and children's activities. www.germantownfest.com.
Pikeville — Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival, Sept. 18-19, features live music, arts and crafts and more. www.ninemilebluegrass.com.
Decaturville — Main Street Festival, Sept. 18-19, features a golf tournament, dog show, vendors, food, music, arts and crafts and children's activities. www.decaturvillemainstreet.com.
Bristol — Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Sept. 18-20, features more than 150 country musical acts, exhibits and more. www.bristolrhythm.com.
Crossville — Homesteads Apple Festival, Sept. 26-27, features live music, storytelling, an antique tractor show, quilt show, arts and crafts, exhibits and food vendors. www.cumberlandhomesteads.org.
Chattanooga — Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern, Sept. 26-Nov. 1, features above- and below-ground haunted attractions. www.hauntedcavern.com.
Bradford — Doodle Soup Days, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, features a junior rodeo, arts and crafts, live music, food and vendors. www.doodlesoupdays.com.
Pigeon Forge – National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood, Oct. 2-31, features free gospel concerts and special arts and crafts. 1-800-365-5996, www.dollywood.com.
Newport — Harvest Street Festival, Oct. 3-4, features food, arts and crafts, beauty pageants, demonstrations, music and more. www.newportcockecountychamber.com.
Crossville — Oktoberfest, Oct. 9-10, features live music, German food and more. www.crossvilleoktoberfest.com.
Franklin — Celebration of Nations, Oct. 10, features music, food trucks, arts and crafts. www.visitwilliamson.com.
Memphis — River Arts Fest, Oct. 23-25, features fine arts, food, music and shopping. www.riverartsmemphis.org.
Murfreesboro — Fiber in the 'Boro, Oct. 24, features vendors, workshops and demonstrations. www.fiberintheboro.com.
Knoxville — Horror Film Fest, Oct. 24-26, features shocking short films submissions from around the world. www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com.
