Festivals in Tennessee
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Tennessee
Cancelled Festivals:
- Tin Pan South Songwriter's Festival in Nashville (See Songwriters Page) for details
- Rock the Country: Knoxville in Greenback
- National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburgh
- Riverbend in Chattanooga
- CMA Music Festival in Nashville
- The Homestead Festival in Columbia
- Gatlinburg Songwriter's Festival in Gatlinburg (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Americanafest in Nashville
- Bristol Rhythm & Boots Reunion in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia
- Pigeon Forge Bluegrass Festival in Pigeon Forge (See Bluegrass page for Details)
- Pilgrimage Music Festival in Franklin
Cancelled Festivals:
- Lynchburg Music Fest last held in 2021 in Lynchburg
- Hazzard Fest last held in 2023 in Newport
- Tennessee River Jam last held in 2023 in Paris
- White Pines Fest last held in 2024 in Monterey, Tennessee
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.
Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
Rock the Country: Knoxville
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Address:
Greenback's Maple Lane Farms 1126 Maple Lane Greenback, TN 37742 |
April 25 - April 26, 2024 (Knoxville, Tennessee) Dates for 2026 TBD. Dates/Cities can vary year-to-year. 10 Small Towns, 10 Massive Shows. Coming to a Small Town Near You. Country superstars and your new favorites, all on one stage. It’s the hottest country music event of the year—you won’t want to miss it! Artist will vary by location. Not all artists are scheduled for every city. ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS: (Prices subject to change: Does not include taxes and fees) TBD
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National Cornbread Festival
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220 East 3rd Street
South Pittsburgh, Tennessee 37380 (423) 837-8378 |
April 25 - April 26, 2026 (South Pittsburg, Tennessee)
The National Cornbread Festival is a weekend-long celebration of cornbread and many cornbread related activities for adults and kids. You’ll find us in the quaint town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee every year during the last full weekend in April. Play games, ride carnival rides, and enjoy wandering through the booths that line the streets of historic South Pittsburg. Enjoy cornbread, handmade arts and crafts. Taste Southern, artisan treats like honey, fudge, and rock candies. The festival is packed with great family fun – including a Kid’s Corner with games, face painting, and inflatables! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Coming Soon TICKETS (Subject to change. Prices do not include taxes and fees) On-Sale Now |
Riverbend
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200 Riverfront Parkway
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 756-2211 |
June 2 - June 4, 2023 (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
"Like other independently owned and operated music festivals across the nation that are going on a temporary pause, Riverbend is reevaluating and restructuring in order to be successful in the future. We are so incredibly thankful for 40 amazing years of Riverbend and for the unwavering support from our community. The future holds lots of possibilities, and we hope to return stronger than ever! We'll see you soon." Riverbend Festival is Chattanooga’s longest running, award winning music festival celebrating 39 years as the Scenic City’s premier event. Music lovers enjoy performances from three stages set along the backdrop of the Tennessee River at Ross’s Landing on Riverfront Parkway in downtown Chattanooga. At least thirty acts perform each year on the multiple stages ‘between the bridges’ (Olgiati Bridge & Market Street Bridge). Major companies, such as Coca-Cola, Budweiser,and Chevrolet sponsor the stages. Festival goers will enjoy a flock of festival flavors from dozens of vendors to include options for cocktails, beer and other beverages. Official festival merchandise as well as artist merchandise is available. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBD |
CMA Music Festival
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Downtown
Nashville, TN 37203 (800) 262-3378 |
June 4 - June 7, 2026 (Nashville, Tennessee)
We have an entire section of our website dedicated to the CMA Music Festival. You can use the navigation menu above to access these pages. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Visit the Official Web Site of the CMA Music Festival or download the APP TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) BUY TICKETS |
The Homestead Festival
Americanafest
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Multiple Locations
Nashville, TN 37203 |
September 9 - September 13, 2025 (Nashville, Tennessee)
AMERICANAFEST® is a gathering of thousands of artists, fans, and industry professionals from all over the world in Nashville, TN. This is the must-attend event for anyone who loves the melting pot of Americana's influences including roots, folk, country, blues and soul-based music. Each year, AMERICANAFEST® brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for six days of music and education. The conference portion features numerous panels, seminars, exclusive day time performances, and much more, proudly providing Nashville's most educational music industry forum. This special event covers the interests and needs of artists, managers, labels, radio stations, publishers, agents, promoters, retailers, legal and business affairs executives, merchandisers and new media professionals – all enthusiastically attended and presented by music industry leaders. If you choose not to be a part of the entire AMERICANAFEST® experience through a conference registration, then the festival wristband is the option for you. For six nights, AMERICANAFEST® will feature 700 live performances at almost 60 of Nashville's most prominent venues and much, much, more! However, wristbands do not guarantee entry if venue is at capacity. In the event of a line, conference registrants have priority access. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) VIEW LINEUP TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Festival: $125 Silver Pass: Tier 1: $549 Gold Circle: $1349 BUY TICKETS |
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
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State Street
Bristol, TN. Bristol, VA |
September 19 - September 21, 2025 (Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia) Every third weekend in September State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia is amped to the beat of Appalachia's past, present & future. It digs down deep into the roots of the traditional Appalachian sound and lifts its branches to new heights. It all happens in the heart of The Birthplace of Country Music The award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee- Virginia celebrates the twin cities’ history as the birthplace of country music with more than 100 acts of live music on more than a dozen indoor and outdoor stages along State Street, the site of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions. From Americana, country and traditional bluegrass to indie-rock, Bristol Rhythm features a wide range of roots genres performed by some of the most celebrated international, national, and regional artists performing today. ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) With over 120+ bands and 13 stages, there are too many to list. VIEW LINEUP TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) Festival Tickets: $159 VIP Packages: from $1000 Parking and Camping Options also Available. BUY TICKETS |
Pilgrimage Music Festival
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239 Franklin Rd
Franklin, TN 37064 |
September 27 - September 28, 2025 (Franklin, Tennessee) A diverse, renowned lineup of Rock & Roll, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Indie, Gospel, Pop & Blues. Pilgrimage music programming has grown in its first 3 years to 6 stages, 60+ musicians in a city many call home. It serves great value and advantage to Pilgrimage that so many talented musicians and industry folks live in such close proximity. Pilgrimage always has surprises on stage that include guest appearances, acoustic performances, and unique pairings. Pilgrimage freely mixes genres and musical styles to create an intentionally diverse music experience throughout the day so you can see all of your favorites and discover new ones. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Saturday, September 27: Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, Father John Misty, Sam Barber, Colony House, Maggie Rose, American Aquarium, Taylor Hunnicutt, Angel White, Ben Chapman, Will McFarlane Sunday, September 28: John Mayer, Young the Giant, Sam Fender, Grace Potter, Better than Ezra, Sam Grisman, The Heavy Heavy, Eddie 9V, verygently, Sam Grisman, Christina Vane TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Tier Pricing in Effect: General Admission: $199-$275 General Admission Plus: $379-$409 VIP: $769-$899 Single Day Passes also available.. BUY TICKETS |
