UPPER CUMBERLAND – Whether you want to Shake, Rattle and Roll or just lilt along to the Celtic beat, your break from the holiday shopping awaits. There’s also lots of Christmas activities to choose from and as always, plenty of great live music. Whatever you do, get out and enjoy the Upper Cumberland this weekend! For a complete list of events statewide, visit tnvacation.com/calendar.
See related story: UC Christmas parades and events – updated
Dec. 20
Carthage – Ebel’s Tavern welcomes Sadie & Seth from 6-9 p.m.
Cookeville –Sydney Lett returns to Red Silo to rock the house from 8-10 p.m.
Cookeville – Enjoy the Smoky Nights Live at Char from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Crossville – Spikes presents Jason Howard live from 6-9 p.m.
Crossville – GrinderHouse Coffee welcomes Brother Oliver Live “In The House” from 6-8 p.m.
Crossville – Come out for the Social Brew Christmas Party featuring Daytripper hosted by the Social Brew from 7– 9 p.m
Gainesboro – The Bull and Thistle invites you for a great night of Celtic music with Seven to the Sea from 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 21
Carthage – Ebel’s Tavern welcomes Drew Robbins from 6-9 p.m.
Cookeville – Dave Pananish returns to Red Silo to rock the house from 8-10 p.m.
Sparta – Happy Trails Brewing Companypresents Matt Nichols Live at HTBC! from 8-10 p.m.
Woodbury – The Arts Center of Cannon County presents a live performance of Shake, Rattle & Roll Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information can be found here.
Dec. 22
Woodbury – The Arts Center of Cannon County presents a live performance of Shake, Rattle & Roll Christmas at 2 p.m. Ticket information can be found here.
Dec. 27
Carthage – Ebel’s Tavern welcomes Sam Mullins from 6-9 p.m. If you’re a true music lover of all genres and styles, Seth is your man!
Cookeville –The Chuck Elliott Band returns to Red Silo to rock the house from 8-10 p.m.
Cookeville – Enjoy the Smoky Nights Live at Char from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Crossville – GrinderHouse Coffee welcomes Jamie Adamson Live “In The House” from 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 28
Carthage – Ebel’s Tavern welcomes Falyn from 6-9 p.m.
Sparta – Happy Trails Brewing Companypresents Billy Mac Live at HTBC! from 8-10 p.m.
Ongoing
Cookeville – The Holiday Light Display at Hidden Hollow Park will be open from Nov. 28 – Dec. 31. More information available here.
Crossville – Elf– Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water musical comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Show runs Nov. 1 to Dec. 21. Times and ticket information available here.
Crossville – Winter Wonderettes– The Wonderettes are back in this seasonal celebration that finds Cindy Lou, Missy, Suzy, and Betty Jean entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Show runs Nov. 15 to Dec. 22. Times and ticket information available here.
Granville – Historic Granville will host the Festival of Trees and Sutton Homestead’s 1960’s “It’s a Wonderful Season” from Nov. 8 thru Dec. 28. For information, call 931-653-4151.
For more information, contact Ruth Dyal, executive director for the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, at 931-537-6347 or by email at uctourism@gmail.com.
