Posted: Sunday, August 31, 2008 8:31 am

September

Sept. 6 • GRINDERS SWITCH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL: Historic Downtown Public Square, Centerville. Features the Grinders Switch Radio Hour, arts and crafts, food, exhibits and more. On the Web: www.hickmanco.org

Sept. 6-7 • INTERNATIONAL GOAT DAYS: USA Stadium, Millington. Rustic family festival spotlighting goats, games and crafts. On the Web: www.internationalgoatdays.com

Sept. 12-13 • The Third annual Boro Blues Fest: Murfreesboro. The fest will be held from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 and from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 on the grounds of Patterson Park Community Center.

Sept. 12-13 • 39th ANNUAL DIANA SINGING: Pulaski. This event began in 1969, and now more than 5,000 visitors attend to listen to beautiful a cappella singing. On the Web: www.dianasinging.com

Sept. 12-13 • DOODLE SOUP DAYS: Bradford. Doodle soup is like chicken soup with a kick. In addition to the famous soup, the event food, music, tractor show, quilt show, dog show and more. Bradford is located between Milan and Martin. Begins at 8 a.m. Friday and concludes 10 p.m. Saturday. 731-742-3494.

Sept. 12-13 • FAYETTE COUNTY COTTON FESTIVAL: Courthouse Square, Somerville. This celebration features a beauty pageant, talent show, quilt exhibit, 5K run, auction and more. One the Web: www.fayettecountychamber.net 

Sept. 13 • NATIONAL ROLLEY HOLE MARBLES CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL: Standing Stone State Park, Hilham. Includes games for children, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food. On the Web: www.overtonco.com

Sept. 13 • WINGS OF FREEDOM FISH FRY: Smyrna Airport. Dance to the music of The Boomers, view corporate flight craft, enjoy the music of the Francis Family and eat plenty of good food. 615-459-2651. On the Web: www.rotaryofsmyrna.org

Sept. 13-14 • 19th ANNUAL WHITE OAKS CRAFTS FAIR: Arts Center of Cannon County, Woodbury. The work of more than 80 craft artisans will be available for purchase. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Hwy. On the Web: www.artscenterofcc.com/whiteoak.htm

Sept. 13 • HOCKADAY BROOMCORN FESTIVAL: Selmer City Park, Selmer. Folk art festival with more than 30 demonstrating folk artists including quilters, potters, broom makers, basket makers, weavers, glass artists, furniture makers and carvers - food, live music and more. On the Web: www.tast.tn.org

Sept. 13 • COOPER-YOUNG FESTIVAL: Cooper-Young Historic District, Memphis. Enjoy an appealing mix of art, music and crafts presented by more than 370 artisans from around the country. On the Web: www.cooperyoungfestival.com

Sept. 13 • CHARLOTTE FESTIVAL: Historic Courthouse Square, Charlotte. A family oriented festival with music, rides and more. 615-789-4184.

Sept. 19-20 • FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Pikeville. A fun-filled festival that draws families and friends from all over. Enjoy the magnificent scenic views of the valley while enjoying the fun music and food. 423-533-2455.

Sept. 19-21 • AFRICAN STREET FESTIVAL: Nashville, Tennessee State University. Includes music, poetry, fashion, children’s activities, art exhibits, food, African dancers, drummers, storytelling and more. On the Web: www.aacanashville.org

Sept. 19-21 • BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION: Downtown Historic State Street, Bristol. Brings quality national, regional, and local music and entertainment to Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music, in celebration of its musical heritage and culture. On the Web: www.bristolrhythm.com

Sept. 20 • BLUEGRASS & SORGHUM MAKING FESTIVAL: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City. Features sorghum making, dinner cooked over an open fire and bluegrass music. On the Web: www.tipton-haynes.org

Sept. 26-27 • SOUTHERN FRIED FALL FESTIVAL: Courthouse Square, Columbia. Enjoy great bands, delicious food, antique shopping, children’s activities and more. On the Web: www.southernfriedfest.com

Sept. 26-27 • FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL & OLD TIMERS DAY: Townsend Visitor Center, Townsend. A celebration of Smoky Mountain music, arts, crafts, cultural traditions and Appalachian skills. Events include antique tractor and engine show, bluegrass and old-time music, craft booths, delicious food, and more. 800-525-6834. On the Web: www.smokymountains.org/calendar/index.html

Sept. 26-28 • 30th ANNUAL TACA FALL CRAFT FAIR: Centennial Park, Nashville. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, this juried crafts festival features more than 170 contemporary and traditional artists, continuous demonstrations, live music, and food. On the Web: www.tennesseecrafts.org

Sept. 26-28 • GENERAL DANIEL SMITH DAYS: Rock Castle, Hendersonville. A 1779-1820 re-enactment and community fair commemorating the lives of Tennessee founding families. Includes traders, craft demonstrations, entertainers and tours of Rock Castle. On the Web: www.sumnercvb.com

Sept. 27 • CULTURE FEST: Coolidge Park, Chattanooga. Celebrates cultural, ethnic and national diversity through the arts. Enjoy talented performances, children’s activities, food and art. On the Web: www.artsedcouncil.org

Sept. 27 • HOLA! KNOXVILLE HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Market Square District, Knoxville. Celebrating the diverse Hispanic cultures in East Tennessee. This festival offers food from more than 12 different Latin American countries, salsa bands, crafts and cultural displays. On the Web: www.holahoralatina.com

Sept. 27 • HOMESTEAD APPLE FESTIVAL: Homestead Tower and Museum, Crossville. Crafts, food, fresh apples, live music, quilt show and antique tractor show. On the Web: www.crossville-chamber.com

Sept. 27 • HERITAGE DAY: Downtown Historic Square, Covington. Reminisce about the past with folk art demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, children’s activities and more. On the Web: www.covington-tiptoncochamber.com

Sept. 27 • APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL: White Bluff. You’ll experience the old-fashioned way to churn butter and make apple butter jelly. Enjoy homemade candy apples, quilters, blacksmiths, spinning, bluegrass music and more. On the Web: www.dicksoncountychamber.com

Sept. 27 • 3rd ANNUAL CRUZIN’ THE GROVE FESTIVAL: Williamson County Community Center, College Grove. A car show, festival of crafts and food, games for the kids, and music. It is an event that the whole family will enjoy. Free admission. Phone: 615-368-3456

Sept. 27-28 • 27th ANNUAL MT. JULIET POWWOW: Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet. This traditional powwow is a time of gathering and celebration with friends and family. All nations come together for traditional dancing, music, Native American arts and crafts and food. Phone: 615-443-1537

Sept. 27-28 • FALL FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL: Exchange Place, Kingsport. This harvest celebration takes place on a 19th-century farmstead. Includes crafts, food, music, tours and fun for the entire family. On the Web: www.exchangeplace.info

OCTOBER

Oct. 3 • SECRET CITY HEAD RACE: Melton Hill Rowing Course, Oak Ridge. This rowing competition is hosted by the Oak Ridge Rowing Association. On the Web: www.orra.org

Oct. 3-4 • 3rd ANNUAL HICKMAN COUNTY QUILT SHOW: Centerville. An annual show that displays quilts made by current and former Hickman County residents. More than 200 quilts were shown last year, and this year’s theme is “Celebrating the Comforts of Home.” On the Web: www.musiccitybackyard.com

Oct. 3-4 • UNICOI COUNTY APPLE FESTIVAL: Downtown Erwin. A celebration of the unique heritage, foods, crafts and culture of the southern Appalachian region. Includes arts and crafts, musical entertainment, apple contests, beauty pageant and more. On the Web: www.unicoicounty.org

Oct. 3-4 • REELFOOT ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Tiptonville. Features more than 300 exhibitors including artists, potters, carvers, jewelry makers, music, delicious barbecue, fried pies, ice cream and more. On the Web: www.reelfootartsandcrafts.com

Oct. 3-5 • 36th ANNUAL NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Jonesborough. Includes a variety of accomplished artists whose stories take listeners back to their childhood, across cultures and into the world of imagination. On the Web: www.storytellingcenter.net

Oct. 4 • HARVEST CELEBRATION: Ritter Farms, Rutledge. Enjoy produce fresh from the farm including Grainger County tomatoes, apples, pumpkins and mums, straw, fodder, Grainger County sweet onions and potatoes. Gospel entertainment with Primitive Quartet, The Singing Cook, The Good Shepherd Quartet, The Singing Carters, Walk Softly, Tony McGee and New Covenant. On the Web: www.ritterfarms.com

Oct. 4 • CEMETERY CANDLELIGHT TOUR: Gallatin City Cemetery. Actors in period clothing tell the stories of Sumner County’s most colorful characters who are buried in the cemetery. On the Web: www.sumnercvb.com

Oct. 3-4 • 17th ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL & WEIGH-OFF: Allardt. Includes tractor show, quilt show, live entertainment, crafts, fireworks, food, talent show, weigh-off of giant pumpkins for world-record consideration and more. On the Web: www.nicesingles.com/festival/fest.html

Oct. 3-5 • HISTORIC MANSKER’S STATION FALL ENCAMPMENT: Goodlettsville. Observe the day-to-day activities necessary for survival in a 1780 frontier setting. On the Web: www.sumnercvb.com

Oct. 4-5 • NATCHEZ TRACE POWWOW: Historic Leiper’s Fork Village, Franklin. Native Americans will unite to perform time-honored dances and share their traditions. Learn through legend keepers and demonstrators how they once lived, taste the food and be a part of this unique cultural experience. On the Web: www.natcheztracepowwow.com

Oct. 10-11 • GOATS, MUSIC & MORE FESTIVAL: Rock Creek Park, Lewisburg. Goat shows, arts and crafts, food, barbecue cook-off, musical entertainment, children’s games and more. On the Web: www.goatsmusicandmore.com

Oct. 10-11 • FOOTHILLS FALL FESTIVAL: Maryville. Renowned for its world-class entertainment, this juried arts and crafts show features more than 85 artists and craftspeople, a 16-acre Children’s Adventure Land, and fun for the whole family. On the Web: www.foothillsfallfestival.com

Oct. 10-12 • HERITAGE DAYS 2008: Rogersville. Features reenactors from the eras of the American Revolution, the Civil War and World War II. The festival showcases traditional music, storytellers, dancers, special events for the children, demonstrations of pioneer skills, food and more. On the Web: www.rogersvilleheritage.org

Oct. 11 •  PUMPKINTOWN: Downtown Athens. A tiny McMinn County settlement called Pumpkintown disappeared many years ago, and few records remain to tell her story. But for one golden afternoon, the little town is remembered. Join us in celebration of East Tennessee’s rich cultural traditions as we bring history to life on the streets of Athens. On the Web: www.athensdba.org/pumpkintown

Oct. 11 • HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL: Municipal Park, White House. Bluegrass competition with fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin. Includes arts and crafts, food and more. On the Web: www.sumnercvb.com

Oct. 11 • INTERNATIONAL INVENTORS DAY: Pleasant View. Enjoy exhibits of innovative products, craft demonstrations related to inventiveness and creativity that are sure to appeal to all ages. There will also be an exhibit celebrating the greatest inventor of all. CONTACT: On the Web: www.iamt.us

Oct. 11 • BISCUITS AND BLUEGRASS FALL FESTIVAL: Loveless Cafe, Nashville. Celebrates community and tradition with live music, food and activities for the entire family. On the Web: www.lovelesscafe.com

Oct. 11-12 • AUTUMN GOLD FESTIVAL: Coker Creek Village, Coker Creek. Features music, food, crafts, gold panning and more. On the Web: www.monroecounty.com

OCT. 10-11 •  TENNESSEE STATE BAR-B-Q & FALL FESTIVAL. Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City. This national sanctioned barbecue cook-off produces a five-state champion. The Kids Q contest allows barbecue aficionados-in-training to show their stuff with chicken and burgers. Features live music, crafts and a juried art show. On the Web: www.tennesseestatebbq.com

Oct. 16-18 • HAUNTED WOODS: Williamson County Lions Park, College Grove. A wagon hayride for the little ones and a guided haunted trail through the woods for the thrill-seeking ones. Warm drinks and Halloween treats will be provided by local businesses. Receive $1 off admission when you bring a donated canned good or a recyclable pair of eyeglasses. Phone: 615-368-3456

Oct. 18 • 10th ANNUAL FALL FOLKLORE JAMBOREE: West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Milan. More than 100 traditional folk artists, musicians and exhibitors demonstrate skills in traditional crafts. Musical entertainment performed by bluegrass and gospel groups. Phone: 731-686-7362

Oct. 18 • KETNER’S MILL COUNTRY ARTS FAIR: Historic Ketner’s Mill, Whitwell. Country arts fair with wagon rides, canoe rides, demonstrations, petting zoo and entertainment. Folk art, handmade jewelry, hand-woven baskets, metal art and wood furniture. On the Web: www.ketnersmill.org

Oct. 18 • SERGEANT ALVIN C. YORK DAY: Sgt. Alvin C. York Homestead, Pall Mall. This event honors the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Argonne Forest in World War I. Features a reenactment of the battle, an arts and crafts fair, interpretive tours of Sgt. York’s homestead and gristmill, live music, and food. On the Web: www.sgtyork.org

Oct. 18-19 • WEBB SCHOOL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL: Bell Buckle. Bell Buckle’s beautiful golden Fall is the backdrop of the juried art and craft show which features photography, clay, wood, metal, iron works, jewelry, paintings baskets, glass and fiber works. The juried show of 150 booths can be found on the old Sawney Webb (founder of The Webb School) home place on Maple Street. But, there is so much more to see as there are more than 500 additional non-juried booths located throughout the town. On the Web: www.bellbucklechamber.com/webb.html

Oct. 18 • PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL: Waynesboro. Includes arts and crafts, food, games, children’s activities, music, Great Pumpkin Contest, parade and more. On the Web: www.waynecountychamber.org

Oct. 18 • HATCHIE FALL FEST: Historic Court Square, Brownsville. Includes cooking and eating contests, a 5K run/walk, pet show, rock-climbing wall, dunking booth, train display, mini-tractor pull, children’s games and activities, arts and crafts, quilt show, sidewalk sales, live music, and more. On the Web: www.allaboutbrownsville.net

Oct. 18 & 24-25 • GHOSTLY GATHERING: Historic Rugby. A calling of the spirits from Rugby’s past and a look at how Halloween came to be. Includes a chili and cornbread dinner, candle and lantern tours, storytelling, and more. On the Web: www.historicrugby.org

Oct. 18-19 • CLEVELAND APPLE FESTIVAL: Downtown Cleveland. A family event featuring a juried arts and crafts show, live bluegrass music, pony rides, apple dessert competition, and Little Miss Apple Blossom Pageant. On the Web: www.mainstreetcleveland.com

Oct. 18-19 • MUSIC & MOLASSES ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Nashville. Arts, crafts, old-time activities and bluegrass music are part of the fun that includes molasses making, cornmeal from the gristmill, activities for children, an 1860 living history camp, and authentic chuck wagon cooking. On the Web: www.tnagmuseum.org

Oct. 24-26 • 9th ANNUAL OFF THE BEATEN PATH STUDIO TOUR: DeKalb and Cannon Counties. While visitors enjoy the beautiful fall countryside, a detailed map guides them to 12 unique craft studios. More than 25 renowned craft artists will be on hand to exhibit, educate and demonstrate their distinctive take on fiber, clay, glass, paper, wood, jewelry, painting and wire. On the Web: www.smithvilletn.com/studiotour/

Oct. 23-25: SPIRIT, the Bell Witch Story: Adams. This play is based upon the book, “Our Family Trouble” by Richard William Bell. Performances are at 7 p.m. at the open-air pavilion at the old Bell School grounds in Adams. Additional performances are on Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1. On the Web: www.bellwitchplay.com/Site/Spirit.html

Oct. 24-26 • LORETTA LYNN’S HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIL RIDE: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Hurricane Mills. Includes costume dance, haunted hayride, ghost watch and camping. On the Web: www.lorettalynn.com

Oct. 25 • HARVEST DAY AT CANNONSBURGH: Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village: Murfreesboro. Every last Saturday in October, this event is free and open to the public. Harvest Day is the closing of the Village for the fall and winter with demonstrations, arts and crafts, food and drinks, sheep shearing and reenactments. Admission is free 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the family-friendly pioneer village, located at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro.

Oct. 25 •  PUMPKINFEST: Franklin. Fall festival with arts and crafts, music and more. Also enjoy a chili cook-off and a children’s costume contest. On the Web: www.historicfranklin.com

Oct. 25-26 •  MOUNTAIN MAKINS’ FESTIVAL: Rose Center, Morristown. This festival celebrates the time-honored traditions of Appalachia through music, dance, fine art, crafts, storytelling, demonstrations, food and more. The festival is housed in and around the Rose Center in Morristown, an 1892 school building that now serves as a historical museum and cultural arts center. On the Web: www.rosecenter.org

November

Nov. 1 • AMERICANA FOLK FESTIVAL: Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns. Showcases national artists from Americana, folk, bluegrass and jazz. Three stages of continuous music, food, folk art and more. On the Web: www.dicksoncountychamber.com

Nov. 1 • CELTIC FEST: Casey Jones Village Amphitheatre: Jackson. Enjoy a full day of family entertainment including stage performances, demonstrations, artisans, Celtic clans and more. The Seven Celtic Nations include Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Brittany, Wales and Galicia. On the Web: www.caseyjones.com

Nov. 14-15 • CELEBRATING GONE WITH THE WIND: Crockett Theatre & Crockett Arts Center, Lawrenceburg. Veteran actor Fred Crane, who portrayed Brent Tarleton in the classic movie “Gone With the Wind,” will present a personal account of his experience before the movie showing. On the Web: www.cityoflawrenceburgtn.com

Nov. 14-16 • FOOTHILLS CRAFT GUILD FINE CRAFTS MARKETPLACE: Chilhowee Park, Knoxville. Features the work of more than 160 well-known craft artists from East and Middle Tennessee. Live craft demonstrations, including raku firing, chair caning and more. On the Web: www.foothillscraftguild.org

Nov. 15: MANCHESTER-COFFEE COUNTY WINE FESTIVAL: Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center, Manchester. Sample award-winning wines from wineries across the state. Be treated to an assortment of musical guests and a fine arts show. Sample Tennessee products including honey, jams, jellies and cheeses. On the web: www.macoc.org

Nov. 22-23: 145th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLES FOR CHATTANOOGA: Chattanooga. Special guided tours of the battle sites of Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. Features living history infantry and artillery demonstrations at Point Park. CONTACT: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 423-821-7786, www.nps.gov/chch

Nov. 25-30: GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY SHOW: Gatlinburg. Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. On the Web: www.gatlinburg.com

Nov. 28 • CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: Livingston Town Square. Includes carriage rides, Christmas music, Santa and more. On the Web: www.overtonco.com

Nov. 28 • THANKSGIVING MARKETPLACE: Historic Rugby. Features demonstrating craftspeople, tours of historic buildings, Victorian Cream Tea at 1880 Newbury House Bed & Breakfast, and delicious meals at the Harrow Road Café. Reservations required for Cream Tea. On the Web: www.historicrugby.org

Nov. 28 • REGAL CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS: Knoxville. Features enactments of holiday classics, such as a reading of “The Night Before Christmas,” and the old-fashioned Christmas Market. Enjoy Christmas carols and horse-drawn carriage rides. On the Web: www.cityofknoxville.org

Nov. 30 • 144th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN: The Carter House, Franklin. Living historians on the grounds throughout the day and a two-mile walk from Winstead Hill to The Carter House. On the Web: http://www.carter-house.org/