Top Fall Activities
In Middle Tennessee, there’s no shortage of fall fun to be had. Soon, the foliage will transform into its glorious autumn colors, and cool breezes have begun to sweep away the lingering summer heat. For most of us, this is the perfect time of year to enjoy natural splendor, community events, and seasonal festivities.
Do you feel it? It’s time to celebrate autumn! When you’re ready to get out and join in the fun, we recommend the following 7 top fall activities.
1.) Visit Farmers’ Markets
Middle Tennesse’s farmers’ markets are an excellent resource for obtaining your pie-making produce, gourds, and colorful corn stalks for your porch, and delicious fruits and veggies for your meals from now through Thanksgiving and beyond. Additionally, delicious meals and artisan crafts are available at most of the markets. Go ahead, we encourage you to shop here while you’re hungry.
Did you know that many of our local farmers’ markets offer delivery right to your door? Follow the links above for more information.
2.) Decorate Your Home
It’s time to welcome fall with a change of décor. Whether you want to decorate your porch with scarecrows or wreaths, update your home’s interior for fall, or both, our seasonal guides can help.
Take a look at these dozens of tips and recommendations for setting a beautiful table this Thanksgiving.
3.) Attend Fall Festivals
As you'll see in our guide, Middle Tennessee’s fall festivals don’t wind down after October’s first festival week! In fact, you could attend two festivals per weekend and still not see them all before the end of the season. Our festival themes include food, culture, history, and dogs—what more could we ask for?
4.) Take Ghost Tours
Perhaps you’re in search of the paranormal and truly bizarre side of our region’s history? Then you must join one of the ghastly ghost tours listed here. There’s no better time than autumn to commune with the dearly departed who linger here—or hear more about those who have done so.
5.) Tackle Outdoor Exploration
We love heading outdoors year-round, but there’s nothing quite like crisp autumn air and riotous fall colors to tempt us out on refreshing hikes and slow-going day trips. If you feel like we do, and you can’t wait to head out of the city and suburbs this time of year, you may find our guides to TN attractions helpful. You can find a guide to natural attractions here. If you’re looking for more unusual and weird destinations, here's a list for that, too!
6.) Make Time for Family-Friendly Camping
The wilting heat of summer is past, and the chill of winter will soon set in. Before then, though, how about a few camping trips? Tennessee offers safe, fun, activity-packed family-friendly camping destinations. Any one of them is sure to help you relax while you enjoy the natural beauty located just a hop, skip, and a jump from your front door.
7.) Maximize Your Tailgating Game with These Tips
It’s fall, so you know what’s happening on Saturdays, right? Tailgating with your friends and family, of course! Second to the game’s first home team touchdown, this may just be the best part of football. This guide to tailgating like a pro will help you level up your pickup truck festivities and wow your friends with your hospitality.
Does your family have Tennessean fall traditions? We’d love to hear all about them in the comments below, so please leave us a note. We wish you and your loved ones a beautiful autumn.
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