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Tennessee 250 celebrates and commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary by interpreting and preserving Tennessee's stories, objects, landmarks, and places.

Mark your calendars! Busy weekend ahead! 🗓Here's a list of events happening across Tennessee. For event details, visit: ...
10/15/2026

Mark your calendars! Busy weekend ahead! 🗓

Here's a list of events happening across Tennessee. For event details, visit: tn250.com/events

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Tennessee State Museum Tennessee State Library & Archives Marble Springs State Historic Site Rocky Mount State Historic Site Pigeon Forge Public Library Port Royal State Historic Park Black in Appalachia Pleasant Garden Cemetery

Last week, Tennessee America 250 State Coordinator Carrie Tipton interviewed the British contemporary-classical composer...
10/13/2026

Last week, Tennessee America 250 State Coordinator Carrie Tipton interviewed the British contemporary-classical composer David Bruce about his new piece, "States of Glory," at a Chamber Music City concert.

The piece, a meditation on the American folk song "This Train is Bound for Glory," resonates with the nation's 250th anniversary in its exploration of themes of hope and freedom.

This October 23-24, Discovery Park of America is hosting a two-day homestead and bluegrass festival. This celebration in...
10/06/2026

This October 23-24, Discovery Park of America is hosting a two-day homestead and bluegrass festival. This celebration invites guests to explore traditional crafts, homesteading practices, and bluegrass music while gaining a deeper appreciation for the everyday lives of early American settlers.

Join visitors on a journey going back in time to explore the lives of David Crockett and other early settlers of West Tennessee.

For more info, visit: https://discoveryparkofamerica.com/event/2026-david-crockett-homestead-and-heritage-festival/

Discovery Park of America

Busy weekend ahead! Mark your calendars! 🗓Here's a list of events happening across TN!For event details, visit, tn250.co...
09/25/2026

Busy weekend ahead! Mark your calendars! 🗓

Here's a list of events happening across TN!

For event details, visit, tn250.com/events

Camp Blount Remembering WWII: Living History, Education & Honor Tennessee State Library & Archives Rocky Mount State Historic Site Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Stones River National Battlefield Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

Earlier this month, Tennessee America 250 Commission Chair, Ashley Howell (Executive Director, Tennessee State Museum) j...
09/21/2026

Earlier this month, Tennessee America 250 Commission Chair, Ashley Howell (Executive Director, Tennessee State Museum) joined Elaine Weiss (author & journalist) and Dr. Russell Wigginton (National Civil Rights Museum) for America at 250: Tennessee's Role in Our Nation's Civic Story Panel at the 2026 ThinkTennessee Policy Forum.

Moderated by Dr. Paul Stumb (Cumberland University)

ThinkTennessee

Mark your calendars! 🗓Here's a list of events happening across TN!For event details, visit, tn250.com/eventsDiscovery Pa...
09/18/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓

Here's a list of events happening across TN!

For event details, visit, tn250.com/events

Discovery Park of America Rocky Mount State Historic Site Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Marble Springs State Historic Site Williamson County Archives and Museum Norris Dam State Park POEMS Historic Preservation, Jackson, Tennessee

This summer, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site created and launched an interactive blacksmith forge display. Staff tran...
09/10/2026

This summer, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site created and launched an interactive blacksmith forge display. Staff transported and set up the forge for demonstrations at Marble Spring State Historic Site’s Annual Statehood Day and at the Mckinney Center Craft Fair.

Contact Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site to request display or demonstrations.

Mark your calendars! 🗓Here's a list of events happening across TN! For more info visit: tn250.com/eventsNashville Public...
09/03/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓

Here's a list of events happening across TN!

For more info visit: tn250.com/events

Nashville Public Library Metal Museum Davies Manor Historic Site / Hillwood Hall Blount Mansion Norris Dam State Park

Stop by the Nashville Public Library this Saturday, September 5th, and listen to local experts, including Elliott Robins...
09/03/2026

Stop by the Nashville Public Library this Saturday, September 5th, and listen to local experts, including Elliott Robinson, Betsy Thorpe, and others, as they explore different chapters of our transportation history.

"The Right of Way" is a free afternoon of history as our speakers guide you down the roads, rails, and waterways that helped shape our nation. From 12pm-3pm CDT, explore how the history of transportation helped pave the way for American democracy, civic participation, and everyday life.

The event will be held at the Main Library on Church Street in the Special Collections Center on the second floor. The program will be available both in person and via livestream. In-person attendees will enjoy light refreshments and receive a commemorative keepsake from the event.

Mark your calendars! This weekend, September 4th-5th, is the grand opening celebration of the Metal Museum in Memphis, ...
09/01/2026

Mark your calendars! This weekend, September 4th-5th, is the grand opening celebration of the Metal Museum in Memphis, TN!

Everyone is invited to celebrate the Metal Museum's new home in Overton Park. The weekend will feature inaugural exhibitions, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment, and more.

“Forged in Tennessee”, a TN 250 grant funded project is a short documentary film that interprets the history and living practice of blacksmithing through a Tennessee lens will premiere on September 5.

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1000 Rosa L Parks Boulevard (TN State Museum)
Nashville, TN
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