Last updated: November 11, 2024
Get excited for the holidays in Murfreesboro! Our guide has everything you need for a festive season. For Murfreesboro residents and newcomers, this guide is your ticket to a joyful holiday season.
This year, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, featuring stunning decorations and festive activities perfect for families. Holidays at the White House with the First Ladies showcases iconic holiday traditions that make for a memorable visit. And don't forget the Holiday LIGHTS Cheekwood, where breathtaking light displays create a magical evening experience. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive ice sculpture displays and festive activities.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland features elaborate holiday light displays, interactive ice sculptures, and various festive activities like ice skating, gingerbread decorating, and photos with Santa.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Specially decorated Historic Mansion by a former White House florist.
Explore Cheekwood's gardens illuminated by over a million lights, featuring s'mores stations, seasonal libations, and a Holiday Marketplace. The Historic Mansion is specially decorated by former White House florist Laura Dowling.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Holiday LIGHTS Cheekwood
Synchronized light and music show with Santa's Village and petting zoo.
The Dancing Lights of Christmas 2024 is Tennessee's largest synchronized light and music show, featuring over two million lights dancing to upbeat, traditional, and rockin' Christmas tunes along a 2.5-mile route. The event includes admission to Santa's Village, visiting with Santa, and petting animals in the petting zoo.
Where: Lebanon | More Info: The Dancing Lights of Christmas 2024
Holiday celebration with colorful lanterns and live performances.
Visit the country's largest Chinese lantern festival featuring over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns in stunning scenes throughout the zoo. Enjoy live entertainment, festive food, and special animal exhibits.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Zoolumination
Synchronized holiday light display with interactive walking experience.
The FrankTown Festival of Lights is a drive-thru holiday light display featuring over 200 synchronized displays at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Guests can enjoy the mile-and-a-half-long route while listening to holiday music on their car radios. The event also includes "Walkin' Wednesdays," where visitors can walk the lighted route, take photos at the giant tree, and make s’mores over the fire pit.
Where: Franklin | More Info: FrankTown Festival of Lights
Immersive holiday light experience with themed areas.
Lucky Ladd Farms presents a dazzling walk-through Christmas light attraction featuring twinkling lights, spectacular displays, and themed areas that bring the spirit of Christmas to life.
Where: Eagleville | More Info: Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
Victorian-themed street festival with historical characters.
The 39th Annual Dickens of a Christmas in historic downtown Franklin, TN, recreates the time of Charles Dickens with musicians, dancers, and Dickens characters. Expect to see Fagin from Oliver Twist, Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol, along with a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas offering treats for children.
Where: Franklin | More Info: 39th Annual Dickens of a Christmas
Holiday celebration with live music and storytelling in historic settings.
Yulefest in Goodlettsville is an annual holiday tradition featuring musicians, storytellers, and demonstrators in historic settings. Visitors can enjoy simple, natural decorations, refreshments, and unique shopping at the gift shop.
Where: Goodlettsville | More Info: Yulefest in Goodlettsville
Photographic journey through First Ladies' holiday themes.
This exhibition showcases the holiday traditions of First Ladies from Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama, featuring photographs and historical images from the White House Historical Society and Presidential libraries. It highlights the joyful and intimate moments of the first families and their beloved pets during the holiday season.
Where: Nashville | More Info: Holidays at the White House with the First Ladies
Traditional Quilt Walk and festive holiday activities.
Celebrate the simple goodness of the season in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, with FREE sleigh rides, a Quilt Walk Tour of Homes, a s'mores pit, and more.
Where: Bell Buckle | More Info: Bell Buckle Old Fashioned Christmas
Historic home decorated with period-specific holiday decorations.
Celebrate the holiday season at the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation with a special Christmas Open House. Explore the beautifully decorated historic home and grounds, featuring period-specific decorations and traditions. Enjoy refreshments and immerse yourself in 19th-century holiday festivities.
Where: Smyrna | More Info: Christmas Open House at Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation
Personalized visits with Santa Claus and festive holiday activities.
Gather your family for a delightful visit with Santa Claus, where you can decorate cookies, enjoy hot cocoa, and take part in various holiday activities.
Where: Eagleville | More Info: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Digital family photos with Santa and treats for well-behaved pups.
Capture a special moment with your well-behaved pup in a digital family photo with Santa Claus. Your furry friend will receive a treat if they are on the Nice List.
Where: Eagleville | More Info: Pup Pics with Santa
Community-driven holiday celebration with a food drive.
The Smyrna Christmas Parade is a cherished annual tradition featuring floats, bands, classic cars, dancers, and Santa & Mrs. Claus. It includes a food drive to benefit the community, with non-perishable items collected along the parade route.
Where: Smyrna | More Info: Smyrna Christmas Parade
Grand Marshall and court of Lords and Ladies participate in the parade.
The Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony features over 90 entries including bands, horses, and antique cars, with a theme of Candy Canes & Christmas Carols. The event includes floats, music, and candy, and is a family tradition in Hendersonville, TN.
Where: Hendersonville | More Info: Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
