Through July 25
31st Biennial Exhibition of Tennessee Watercolor Society
Check out 60 of Tennessee’s finest watercolorists on exhibition, chosen from more than 200 entries.
Emporium Center for Arts and Culture, Knoxville
865-523-7543
knoxalliance.com 

Through July 27
Nashville Bonsai Society Regional Bonsai and Viewing Stones Show
Cultivate your bonsai techniques from the master, Warren Hill, as he leads a workshop and demonstration. Vendors will be on hand with bonsai materials for sale.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Nashville
 615-337-4728
cheekwood.org

Through July 27
The Producers
Watch the Broadway award-winning comedy/star studded film on the local stage as New York guest director, Jay Berkow, leads Memphis favorites in the hilarious show.
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis
901-726-4656
playhouseonthesquare.org 

Through July 27
SWING!
Get ready to tap your toes and jive to the beat of the popular play that celebrates the music of the 30s and 40s.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
423-753-1010
jonesboroughtheatre.com

Through August 17
Passport to Paris: Nineteenth-Century French Prints from the Georgia Museum of Art
BYOB: Bring Your Own Beret. Visit the European hotspot of old without the jetlag. Prints from Manet, Cézanne, Whistler, and Morisot are on display as part of the 46-piece exhibit.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis
901-761-5250
dixon.org

Through August 24
Psychedelia: Rock 'n' Roll Posters, 1965-70
Revisit the glory days of rock ‘n’ roll’s prime with 40 posters of Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, and the like. Black light included!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
901-544-6200
brooksmuseum.org

Through August 24
Tiffany by Design
The colorful glass lamps created by the famed Tiffany Studios between 1900 and 1918 are known for their crafted precision and creative designs. These Tiffanys don’t come in a little blue box, but they’re worth a look anyway.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville
615-244-3340
fristcenter.org

Through September 28
William Morris: Myth, Object and the Animal
Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga
Internationally known sculptor William Morris uses molten glass to create his one-of-a kind works. You can look but don’t touch his varied collection, inspired by his love of archaeology and ancient cultures.
423-267-0968
huntermuseum.org

Through Fall
“The Horses Are Coming!”—A Painted Horses Public Arts Community Event
In celebration of the Germantown Charity Horse Show’s 60th anniversary, more than 20 painted horses have been commissioned for public display throughout the city. Hotfoot it to the auction later in the fall when almost 90 percent of the profits will go to charity.
Germantown
901-754-0009
gchs.org/painted_horses.htm

July 3
Cooper Young Night Out
See the eclectic side to the Home of the Blues in this hip neighborhood. Pick up some antiques and stop to refuel at one of the many restaurants open late.
Cooper Young neighborhood, Memphis
901-276-7222
cooperyoung.org

July 4
Anvil Shoot and Celebration
Celebrate the nation’s birth just like the country folk used to: by “shooting the anvil,” of course! Stop by for some sassafras tea brewing, sheep herding, and more. If you can’t make it, you’ll be able to hear the annual Anvil Shoot from up to 15 miles away.
Museum of Appalachia, Norris
865-494-7680
museumofappalachia.com

July 4-6
Tennessee Shakespeare Festival
England comes to the South as the Bard comes to Bell Buckle. Watch a performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and picnic with some of the local culinary selections.
The Webb School, Bell Buckle
931-389-5724
tennesseeshakespearefestival.com

July 5
2nd Annual Southern Middle Tennessee Tractor Ride
Tractor enthusiasts from around the country come to Middle Tennessee prove that yes, their tractors are sexy.
Shady Grove Community Center, Shady Grove
931-728-3675
tnvacation.com

July 5
Rockin' the Docks
Bring your leftover watermelon and celebrate independence 5th with live bands and fireworks overlooking Fort Loudoun Lake.
Lenoir City Park
865-986-1223
rockinthedocks.com

July 8
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Join the former frontman for Led Zeppelin and the bluegrass songstress for their critically acclaimed collaboration overlooking the mighty Mississippi.
Mud Island Amphitheatre, Memphis
901-525-1515
ticketmaster.com

July 11-12
Lauderdale County Tomato Festival
Channel your inner Food Network star while picking some of the finest Ripley tomatoes for your summer cooking experiments.
Ripley Town Square, Ripley
731-635-9541
lctn.com
tnvacation.com

July 11, 13, 25, 27
Summer Movie Magic
Whether you’re into the musical stylings of Grease or the suspense of Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo, bring your popcorn and sing/scream along to the classic films.
Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville
865-656-4444
tennesseetheatre.com

July 12
Watertown Jazz Festival & Murder Mystery Train Ride
Relax with a little live jazz after you figure out if it was Colonel Mustard in the library.
Downtown Watertown
615-237-9338
wilsoncountycvb.com

July 18
Full Moon Pickin' Party
Support the Warner Parks by attending the bluegrass festival. Break out the banjo or dance alongside the stage.
Percy Warner Park, Nashville
615-370-8053

July 18 - 27
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping or accessorize your home with crafts from more than 200 artisan booths.
Gatlinburg Convention Center
865-436-7479
craftsmenfair.com