Fall festivities in Tennessee

Tennessee in the fall means fun for all, red and orange-tinged epic landscapes and of course, sppoky Halloween happening

Here’s what’s new this fall in Tennessee.

NEW FALL EXPERIENCES

Smithville – Nature meets luxury at Your Glamping Adventure, a unique glamping experience at Five Meadows Farms, tucked away in the mountains.

Chattanooga – Climb aboard and stay in a restored 1920s train car beginning Oct. 31 at the Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo, a blend of nostalgia and first-class comforts in the mountains. Book a stay.

Pigeon Forge – Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrates its grand opening Nov. 3, where Smoky Mountain natural beauty meets luxury.

Southeast Tennessee – Immerse yourself in the fall colors Rafting the Ocoee River. Ocoee River outfitters run fall rafting trips through October, a unique experience on the river.

Soddy Daisy – Visitors at Flat Top Mountain Farm can enjoy hayrides, handpick their favorite pumpkins, create colorful bouquets, and adventure through the corn maze.

Memphis – Experience Memphis’ riverfront at the revitalized Tom Lee Park with a plaza, play area, covered recreational space, café pavilions, canopy walk, sound gardens and more.

Franklin – The reimagined Factory at Franklin features a Grand Hall anchored by “The Skylight Bar,” a new home for Studio Tenn called Turner Theatre. There is a hand-carved carousel, outdoor park-like spaces and new shops, restaurants and attractions.

Springfield – Bring a blanket, stargaze, enjoy an outdoor showing of “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” and art activities during the International Observe the Moon Night at J. Travis Price Park.

Manchester – The Manchester Zombie Walk and Halloween Faire Friday, Oct. 13 at Fred Deadman Park will feature vendors, face-painting, axe throwing, food trucks, live bands and more.

Huntsville – Unlock the stories of the Historic Scott County Jail with museum tours, escape games, special events, and after dark tours tours.

Limestone – See the world’s only spotless giraffe in Northeast Tennessee. Kipekee is an international superstar at Brights Zoo.

NEW RESTAURANTS AND BREWERIES

Memphis – Old Dominick’s new Trolley Stop Series featured a collection of premium whiskeys named after four iconic Memphis trolley stops, a unique sipping experience.

Shelbyville – Enjoy new experiences at the world’s longest bar at Humble Baron at Nearest Green Distillery. The showpiece bar wraps around an indoor stage and guests can enjoy elevated fare, gospel brunches, creative cocktails and live music.

Lawrenceburg – Savor gourmet pizzas like The Aretha Franklin, Just Peachy and Yellerbelly, cooked on a stone in a traditional pizza oven at The Pie Factory.

Knoxville – Enjoy traditional espresso, cappuccino and coffee drinks, teas, pastries, grab & go snacks, wine and mocktails at Partial Coffee & Wine in North Knoxville.

Johnson City – Cranky’s Pump N Pints is a family-friendly beer garden featuring an outdoor patio, kid’s pump track, craft beer and ciders. It is located on Tweetsie Trail trailhead, perfect after a scenic bike ride.

FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Gatlinburg (Until Oct. 31) – Anakeesta’s Bear-Varian Fall Festival is decked out with pumpkins, seasonal décor, beer tasting, haunted rides, nighttime zip line rides, live music and movie nights on weekends in October.

Nashville (Until Oct. 29) – Cheekwood Harvest is back with sweeps of chrysanthemums, a Pumpkin Village, the scarecrow trail, music and a new P’mumpkin topiary.

Eagleville ( Until Oct. 29) – Pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy wagon and pony rides, the corn maze, mega slides and pet lovable animals during the Fall Family Fun Pumpkin Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms.

Granville (Oct. 4-28) – The Scarecrow & Artisans Festival features unique fall creations lining the streets, colorful displays for photos, artisan demonstrations and a scarecrow decorating contest.

Memphis (Oct. 13+20) – Mystery lovers can dress up and enjoy a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and suspense at Masquerade Mystery at The Museum of Science & History.

Sparta (Oct. 14) – Bluegrass music, crafts, classic cars and food at Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration downtown.

Crossville (Oct. 21) – Calling all squatchers and cryptid curious. The Upper Cumberland Bigfoot Festival will feature Cliff Barackman from “Finding Bigfoot,” Wild Bill Huckleberry and Buck from “Mountain Monsters,” arts, crafts and games at Cumberland County Fairgrounds.

Rugby (Oct. 21 + 28) – Witness the spirits of Halloween at Historic Rugby’s Ghostly Gathering around the 1880 village with spooky building tours, chili supper and ghost stories under the big tent.

Nashville (Oct. 27) – Experience The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, an interactive one-man play about the classic horror tale at The Hermitage with showings at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.

For a full list of events happening this fall in Tennessee, visit tnvacation.com/calendar.