Festivals and Events in September
September is one of the best months to experience the festivals and events of the 9 Lakes Region of East Tennessee. From food and music to outdoor adventures and cultural celebrations, there are plenty of ways to experience what makes this region unique.
The diverse cultures and rich heritage that shaped East Tennessee come alive through local food, Appalachian music, outdoor adventures, and community festivals.
Step out of the ordinary and discover something new. Come experience September in the 9 Lakes Region.
- Sep 3-Oct 25- Music on the Green- Dandridge- live music, free.
- Sep 5- UT Football Season Opens– Neyland Stadium in Knoxville
- Sep 11-20- TN Valley Fair at Chilhowee Park- one of the oldest running fairs in Tennessee
- Sep 12- Atomic Festival– Oak Ridge Family friendly activities, food trucks, live entertainment.
- Sep 12- Hogskin History Day– Liberty Hill- Annual celebration of culture, history, and sustainability.
- Sep 17-19- Overmountain Rally– international ARA rally cars take to the dirt roads of the Cherokee National Forest
- Sep 18-19- Blooms, Bluegrass, & BBQ- Sweetwater- music, BBQ cook-off, free
- Sep 19- Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival- Kodak – live music, jammin, and food trucks.
- Sep 19- Haunting in the Hills– Big South Fork NRRA- a ghostly campfire event.
- Sep 19- Pine Fest- White Pine- annual fall street festival
- Sept 19- Summer Sessions at the Museum of Appalachia-free evening concert on the lawn
- Sep 19- White Lightening Trail Festival– Cumberland Gap.
- Sept 19- Sevier Days- Knoxville- frontier life, history reenactments.
- Sep 25-26- Scots Irish Festival– Jefferson City- music, vendors, free
- Sep 25-26- Townsend Fall Festival– Townsend
- Sep 26- Louie Bluie Festival– Caryville- Cove Lake State Park- Annual tribute to music and arts.
- Sep 26- Rugby Roundabout- Rugby– Fun road cycling event through the roads of Historic Rugby.
