| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Haunted Tavern Tours Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours April 2, 2008 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):  From the people who brought you the critically acclaimed original Nashville Ghost Tours comes their newest creation, Haunted Tavern Tours.
This unique haunted tavern tour will get you up close with the "spirits" of Nashville. In the tradition of English Pub Crawls, your tour guide will lead to a few of Nashville's most haunted... | Nashville Ghost Tours | 04/02/08- Ongoing | |
Harpeth River CruisesPresented by Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. at Riverbluff Park May 20-June 17, 2012 There is spectacular glory on the Harpeth River as it widens, passes by 150’ tall bluffs, deepens, and empties into the Cumberland River. Our passengers enjoy a leisurely 3-hour pontoon boat cruise through “The Little Grand Canyon of Cheatham County.” Besides bluffs and farmland, passengers may see wild turkeys or white-tailed deer. Cameras and picnic baskets are welcome; cruise includes free bottled water and there is a restroom onboard. Don't miss it, this is a... | Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. | 05/20/12- 06/17/12 | Ashland City |
Romantic Sunset CruisePresented by Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. at Riverbluff Park May 19-September 29, 2012 The romance of the sun setting over the water can't be beat! Snuggle with your sweetie on an intimate 22-passenger Sunset Cruise along the quiet countryside of the Cumberland River. Hear light jazz and standards while you watch the fireball drift into dark. Passengers may bring their own food and beverages; restroom onboard. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays depending on demand. | Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. | 05/19/12- 09/29/12 | Ashland City |
All Ages Nature CruisePresented by Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. at Riverbluff Park May 16-September 30, 2012 90 minutes of fun cruising on the Cumberland River plus a cozy creek. Board the 22-passenger Blue Heron and watch the wildlife. Possible sightings of American Bald Eagles and definite sightings of 4' tall Great Blue Herons. The perfect introduction to boating with lots of scenery and a little narration. Easy way to entertain visiting family and friends. Price includes free bottled water; restroom onboard. Birdwatchers and cameras welcome. Cruise times subject to demand. RESERVATIONS... | Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. | 05/16/12- 09/30/12 | Ashland City |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Pickett County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Byrdstown |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Smith County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Carthage |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Clay County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Celina |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Putnam County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Cookeville |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Cumberland County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Crossville |
Franklin On Foot Classic Franklin TourPresented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Our Classic Franklin tour is a daytime walking tour that provides an enlightening look at the town's past. Our most popular daytime tour provides an overview of Franklin's history, including stories about Franklin's founding, the War years and occupation, up to the present time. | Franklin on Foot | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Franklin |
Franklin on Foot Civil War TourPresented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Commemorate the Civil War Sesquicentennial on our Civil War tour. This two-hour tour explores Franklin's Civil War experience though the eyes of civilians as well as soldiers. | Franklin on Foot | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Franklin |
Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" TourPresented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing The Widow of the South, written by long-time Franklin resident and Historic Carnton Plantation Association board member Robert Hicks, centers on the life of Carrie McGavock, the mistress of Carnton before, during and after the Civil War. After the hardcover release in September, 2005, the book rose to #5 and spent eight weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list in the fall of 2005.
To learn about the people and places in The Widow of the South, we offer, in conjunction... | Franklin on Foot | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Franklin |
Franklin on Foot Haunted Franklin TourPresented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Lives cut short.... Sudden, violent death.... Unfinished business. All reasons spirits remain behind. But sometimes it's something entirely different: folks get so attached to their homes that they just can't bear to leave...even after they die.
Franklin seems to be full of both kinds. We've got departed socialites, spies, businessmen, Confederate soldiers, and at least one dog, all roaming downtown, and we spend an interesting hour and a half with them on this tour. One is helpful,... | Franklin on Foot | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Franklin |
Franklin on Foot "I Spy Downtown Franklin" TourPresented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing I Spy Downtown Franklin can best be described as a scavenger hunt for the eyes. Children count objects and find dates, make a brass rubbing, look for architectural details on buildings around the Square and down Main Street, and have fun! It's an active, hands-on, self-guided program that takes about an hour. | Franklin on Foot | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Franklin |
| Charity Tour of Homes | Charity Tour of Homes | 05/18/12- 05/27/12 | Franklin |
| Granville Museum Tours | Granville Museum, Inc. | 01/01/11- Ongoing | Granville |
Sutton Homestead & Pioneer Village: The Garden & Canning Time of Yesteryear Presented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Sutton Homestead & Pioneer Village May 16-August 31, 2012 Enjoy a guided tour of The Sutton Home, Antique Car and Transportation Museum,1950's Service Station, Blacksmith, Grist Mill, and Weave Shops. Also don't miss out on the Ag Museum and Pioneer Village.
The Sutton Home will host a different exhibit each season of the year.
Now Featuring: "The Garden & Canning Time of Yesteryear" | Granville Museum, Inc. | 05/16/12- 08/31/12 | Granville |
Sutton Homestead & Pioneer Village: Common People in Uncommon Times - The Civil War Experience in TennesseePresented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Sutton Homestead & Pioneer Village September 1-October 28, 2012 Enjoy a guided tour of The Sutton Home, Antique Car and Transportation Museum,1950's Service Station, Blacksmith, Grist Mill, and Weave Shops. Also don't miss out on the Ag Museum and Pioneer Village.
The Sutton Home will host a different exhibit each season of the year.
Now Featuring: A Tennessee State Museum Exhibit - "Common People in Uncommon Times: The Civil War Experience in Tennessee" | Granville Museum, Inc. | 09/01/12- 10/28/12 | Granville |
Sutton Homestead & Pioneer Village: The Suttons Best ChristmasPresented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Sutton Homestead & Pioneer Village November 16-December 29, 2012 Enjoy a guided tour of The Sutton Home, Antique Car and Transportation Museum,1950's Service Station, Blacksmith, Grist Mill, and Weave Shops. Also don't miss out on the Ag Museum and Pioneer Village.
The Sutton Home will host a different exhibit each season of the year.
Now Featuring: "The Suttons Best Christmas" | Granville Museum, Inc. | 11/16/12- 12/29/12 | Granville |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Jackson County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Granville |
Heritage Day Presented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Granville Museum May 26, 2012 Join us at the Granville Museum for great music and old-fashioned fun. Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival features contest for various ages in guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, banjo and fiddle. Civil War living history re-enactments. Antique car and tractor show, crafts, memorial service, food, children's rides, petting zoo. | Granville Museum, Inc. | 05/26/12 | Granville |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Fentress County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Jamestown |
Adventureworks Canopy Zip TourPresented by Adventureworks, Inc at Adventureworks August 17, 2011 - Ongoing Zipping is a thrilling adventure with a bird’s eye view! Families, friends, and groups of all kinds love soaring through the trees in our 40-acre forest nestled in a scenic bend of the Harpeth River. Zippers sail through the air on steel cables, secured in a safety harness and attached to a zip pulley system. Guides point out native trees, plants, and wildlife. Zip tours operate year round. Experience zipping... | Adventureworks, Inc | 08/17/11- Ongoing | Kingston Springs |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Macon County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Lafayette |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Overton County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Livingston |
| Daily Scenic Walking Tours | Cumberland Caverns | 04/18/12- Ongoing | McMinnville |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: Warren County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | McMinnville |
Ranger Talks and ToursPresented by Stones River National Battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield May 1-June 8, 2012 Monday Through Friday
2:00pm - Stones River Stories - Listen to the story of a soldier or unit that fought in the Battle of Stones River. (30 minutes)
Saturday & Sunday
(Programs will not be offered when living history programs or other special events are scheduled.)
11:00am - Stones River Stories - Listen to the story of a soldier or unit that fought in the Battle of Stones River. (30 minutes)
2:00pm - Battlefield Caravan Tour - Visitors will... | Stones River National Battlefield | 05/01/12- 06/08/12 | Murfreesboro |
Tulip Grove Mansion Guided TourPresented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage July 1, 2009 - Ongoing Originally the home of Jackson's protege, Andrew Jackson Donelson, Tulip Grove's private ownership was longer and more varied than the Hermitage mansion. Join a Hermitage interpreter for a tour of one of Tennessee's finest Greek Revival mansions and learn about cotton, cattle, and the Civil War. | The Hermitage | 07/01/09- Ongoing | Nashville |
Ghost and Haunt ToursPresented by Ghost and Haunt Tours at Sheraton Nashville Downtown April 3, 2008 - Ongoing Come join us on the original walking ghost tour of downtown Nashville. Take the original full season ghost tour and visit the most haunted and paranormal filled locations in all of Nashville. Nothing hokey - NO costumes, lanterns or people jumping out to scare you.
Find out why security guards at the State Capitol keep quitting on the night shift. Hear what happens at Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, when the lights go out, and just what keeps coming back.... | Ghost and Haunt Tours | 04/03/08- Ongoing | Nashville |
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour- Pick Up at Whiskey Bent SaloonPresented by The Redneck Comedy Tour at Whiskey Bent Saloon August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Ever wonder what country stars do when not on the radio or in jail? Where are the free redneck hangouts? Is Music Row really haunted? What is a Goo Goo Pie and a Moon Pie? Where do they come from? All this and more revealed in a 2-hour fun filled tour of Nashville's most famous and historic sites! | The Redneck Comedy Tour | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
The Nash Trash Murder Mystery TourPresented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours August 9, 2011 - Ongoing NashTrash Inc is proud to present our new series, The NashTrash Murder Mystery Dinner Tour! Climb aboard the Big Pink Bus for a rollicking adventure featuring a brand-new original show, "A Grand Ole Murder."
Join an all-new outrageous cast of characters as they try to find out who committed a dastardly murder that happened backstage in the hallowed halls of the Grand Ole Opry.
Spend an evening with Little Dickie Wiggins, Travis Brooks and Wanda Mae as they sing some... | Nash Trash Tours | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
| Ryman Auditorium Tours | Ryman Auditorium | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
Culinary Tours at Belle Meade PlantationPresented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner at Belle Meade Plantation is unparalleled. From a bountiful Plantation Brunch, to Fried Chicken, Pork Loin, or London Broil Steak, your groups will thoroughly enjoy the fine Southern cuisine we have selected for you. So sit back, read on, and enjoy this tempting tour of tasty tantalizations! | Belle Meade Plantation | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
Lemonade and Lace Tour at Belle Meade PlantationPresented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Nothing is as Southern as Homemade Lemonade on a warm summer day! After your guided tour of the Mansion, you can grab a seat out back, surrounded by gorgeous Magnolia Trees, and enjoy this traditional Southern drink with a variety of Homemade Mini Desserts. | Belle Meade Plantation | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
Holiday Wassail Tour at Belle Meade PlantationPresented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Wassail is a drink that dates back many centuries. It was often associated with a blessing of the harvest. After your guided tour of the Mansion, the warm spiced fragrance of our Homemade Wassail will fill the air. Pineapple, orange, clove, and cinnamon are all a part of our very own mouth-watering Christmas recipe. | Belle Meade Plantation | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
The Original Nash Trash TourPresented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours August 9, 2011 - Ongoing The Original NashTrash Tour is a one-of-a-kind country musical-comedy extravaganza. Hop on the Big Pink Bus and Sheri Lynn & Brenda Kay (the Jugg Sisters) will dish the dirt on your favorite polyester, double-knit, sequined country music legends. And there's as much going on inside the bus as outside it...you'll laugh 'til yer face hurts!
This 90-minute tour travels through downtown Nashville. You'll ride past major country music institutions like the Ryman Auditorium and Country... | Nash Trash Tours | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour- Pick Up at Nashville PalacePresented by The Redneck Comedy Tour at Nashville Palace August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Ever wonder what country stars do when not on the radio or in jail? Where are the free redneck hangouts? Is Music Row really haunted? What is a Goo Goo Pie and a Moon Pie? Where do they come from? All this and more revealed in a 2-hour fun filled tour of Nashville's most famous and historic sites! | The Redneck Comedy Tour | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
Seeds of HopePresented by Monroe Harding Inc. at Monroe Harding, Inc. June 2, 2012 Seeds of Hope is a self-guided garden tour benefiting Monroe Harding, Inc. The tour is celebrating its 10th year with five premier gardens. | Monroe Harding Inc. | 06/02/12 | Nashville |
First Friends Senior Group Overnight Trip to Savannah, GAPresented by First Presbyterian Church Nashville at First Presbyterian Church Nashville May 28-June 1, 2012 Join the First Friends senior group of First Presbyterian Church for a trip by Motorcoach on a tour of amazing Jekyll and St. Simon's Island--see how America's early millionaires lived and played!; a tour of gorgeous Beaufort, SC, "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands," plus a visit to Parris Island; and a tour of charming Savannah, including a visit to a historic and famous home, and much more. A $75.00 deposit is due by February 24.
$399 per person, double occupancy. Includes... | First Presbyterian Church Nashville | 05/28/12- 06/01/12 | Nashville |
Opry Backstage Pass ToursPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House February 23, 2012 - Ongoing Take a tour of the Grand Ole Opry® House! Experience a behind the scenes look at the show that made country music famous.
NOTE: Daytime Tours are offered for purchase two weeks in advance. Post show tours are also available for purchase for you to enjoy after the conclusion of your Grand Ole Opry Show. Tours available seven days a week. Times are subject to change!
| Grand Ole Opry | 02/23/12- Ongoing | Nashville |
| Battle of Nashville Tour | Tennessee Preservation Trust | 06/02/12 | Nashville |
| Stones River National Battlefield Tour | Tennessee Preservation Trust | 06/02/12 | Nashville |
| StoryCorps in Nashville! | StoryCorps | 05/02/12- 06/02/12 | Nashville |
Nashville Comedy TourPresented by Nashville Comedy Tour at Nashville Comedy Tour May 3-November 30, 2012 Nashville's ONLY Walking Tour/Pub Crawl Combo! You get to do a pub crawl while, at the same time, taking a walking sightseeing tour of downtown Nashville along the way! No one else can offer you that. Let a local show you how it's done!
You can also go Honky-Tonk Hoppin' with our tour guide! We'll show you how the locals pub crawl. We meet up at 6pm and pub crawl til 8:30 or 9pm...the early bird special. We'll show the ropes, then tote you back to the meetin'... | Nashville Comedy Tour | 05/03/12- 11/30/12 | Nashville |
13th Annual Down the Garden Path Garden Tour Presented by Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter at Headquarters at Corner of Belle Meade Blvd. and Honeywood Ave. May 19-May 20, 2012 The 13th Annual Down the Garden Path Garden Tour & Plant Sale benefitting the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter, is Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. Go behind the scenes to tour nine of Nashville's most exquisite, private gardens. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter.
The mission of the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and... | Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter | 05/19/12- 05/20/12 | Nashville |
Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayPresented by Blue Bar and Rack Room at Blue Bar and Rack Room May 19-December 29, 2012 Bye Bye Liver: The Philadelphia Drinking Play is back and better than ever! Performing every Saturday at Blue Bar and Rack Room until further notice at 8:00pm.
The show offers a rowdy evening of drinking paired with entertainment. The instant classic distills the best and worst of the bars into 75-min of booze-culture themed skits,... | Blue Bar and Rack Room | 05/19/12- 12/29/12 | Nashville |
Cyclemos Motorcyle Museum ToursPresented by Cyclemo's Motorcycle Museum at Cyclemo's Motorcycle Museum April 23, 2012 - Ongoing Enjoy a look around Tennessee's only Motorcyle Museum, located in Red Boiling Springs. Every road leading to this quaint little mountain town, known for its historic bed and breakfasts, winds through rich farm land and beautiful mountain ranges. Not only is Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum the only motorcycle museum in the state, the local riding is the best that Tennessee has to offer. Stay over night and enjoy the hospitable accommodations of any of the three Historic Bed and Breakfast... | Cyclemo's Motorcycle Museum | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Red Boiling Springs |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: DeKalb County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Smithville |
| Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail: White County | Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail | 04/23/12- Ongoing | Sparta |