ART, FAMILY NIGHT AND FESTIVALS IN THIS WEEK’S TENNESSEE TOURISM ROUND UP NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s upcoming tourism news is consolidated for your convenience below. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation/calendar. June 13 Jonesborough, Tenn. – Jonesborough Open Juried Art Show – See prestigious art featuring 69 pieces selected from 152 original submittals 5-8 p.m. at the McKinney Center. June 14 Memphis, Tenn. – Sleep Out on the Mississippi – Sleep under the stars next to Ole Man River with dinner, live entertainment, a campfire with marshmallows and breakfast at the Mud Island River Park. Just bring a sleeping bag. Advanced reservations are required. Memphis, Tenn. – Dinosaur Dinner with Dad – Enjoy dinosaur tales, a gigantic dinosaur dig with prizes and have a dino-sized meal 6-8 p.m. at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. Tickets are $25. Nashville, Tenn. – “Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles” – Browse this exhibition of luxurious autos from the 1930s and 40s in the Ingram Gallery at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. The exhibit will be on view through Sept. 15. Memphis, Tenn. – “Then and Now: Metal Museum Apprentices” – Work from former apprentices of the metals shop will be on display until Sept. 8 at the Metal Museum. Memphis, Tenn. – “Gone with the Wind” – Watch the American classic movie about a manipulative woman and a roguish man have a turbulent love affair during the Civil War and Reconstruction 7 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre. Tickets are $7. June 15 Bell Buckle, Tenn. – RC-Moon Pie Festival – Get ready for one of the best pairings in Southern history: RC Cola and a Moon Pie at the 18th annual festival. A parade, bluegrass music, dancing and more will be featured. Franklin, Tenn. – Juneteenth Celebration – Bring a lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy an afternoon of great music, food and games 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The McLemore House Museum. The theme this year is “A Celebration of Freedom Through a Legacy of Faith.” Golden Pond, Tenn. – Land Between The Lakes 50th Anniversary Celebration – Honor the occasion with cake, a video debut, a meet-and-greet with Smokey Bear, an eagle encounter, stories, a canoe trip and more 10 a.m. at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. Spring City, Tenn. – “In Memory of My Friend Conway Twitty” – Jack Brickles, the last living member of Conway’s band, will perform many of Twitty’s No. 1 hits like “Hello,” and “It’s Only Make Believe” 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley Theatre. Tickets are $10. June 16 Nashville, Tenn. – “The Baseball Music Project: with Hall of Famer Dave Winfield” – Celebrate America’s greatest sport with the Nashville Symphony featuring more than 2,000 photographs and videos from the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum at 3 p.m. at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Knoxville, Tenn. – “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” – Follow one of America’s loveable characters, Charlie Brown as he ponders the meaning of life with his friends Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy 2:30 p.m. at The WordPlayers’ Theatre at Middlebrook Christian Ministries. June 17 Dickson, Tenn. – Solid Gospel Live – Attend the concert series that features top gospel entertainers every third Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. at The Renaissance Center’s Performance Hall. Tickets are $20. June 20 Franklin, Tenn. – Dig Into the Past – Children will learn about archaeology and will get a chance to dig 10 a.m. at Carnton Plantation. Nashville, Tenn. – Family Night Out at Cheekwood – Pack a picnic to enjoy puppet shows, musical performances and more 6:30 p.m. at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. Tickets are $15. June 20-22 Lafayette, Tenn. – 38th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days – Enjoy a great night of music with contests, games, arts and crafts, food and more at Key Park. The Big Show that features a Bluegrass competition begins at 7 p.m. June 21 Nashville, Tenn. – The Midnight Riders – Listen to classic tunes as the Midnight Riders, an Allman Brothers tribute band, perform 7 p.m. at 3rd and Lindsley. Nashville, Tenn. – “Tchaikovsky Extravaganza!” – Nashville Symphony pays tribute to one of Russia’s greatest composer with stunning music like the “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy,” Suite No. 4 “Mozartiana” and Piano Concerto No. 1 8 p.m. at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. June 22 Memphis, Tenn. – All American Auto Show – A memorable car show filled with Corvettes, Chevys, drag races and cash prizes will take place at Memphis International Raceway. Admission is free. Memphis, Tenn. – “Great White Shark” – Get an up close look at the predator’s place in our imaginations and fears while exploring these shark’s reality until Nov. 22 at the CTI IMAX® Theater. To find your next vacation sweet spot explore tnvacation and join other Tennessee travelers following us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:46:12 +0000
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