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Wondering when holiday, winter & Christmas markets will be open this year in Tennessee? We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to!
In this post, we’ll be sharing a list of the most popular Christmas & holiday markets in Tennessee, along with the opening dates that we know of so far.
We know it isn’t easy to find all this information in one place, so we’ve spent hours assembling all the dates and official websites of various markets to make your trip planning infinitely easier.
We hope you find this list helpful!
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Tennessee Christmas Markets 2023 Opening Dates
In the table below, we’ll be summarizing the known opening dates for some of Tennessee’s biggest and best-known Christmas markets and fairs this year.
While we try our best to ensure the information is up-to-date and accurate, we recommend double checking with official sources (like the websites below) before making any plans. Dates and details can change quickly these days, so it’s always better safe than sorry!
NOTE: We’ve put a lot of time and effort into assembling the information below, so if you are quoting/referencing these details in your own articles and websites, we would greatly appreciate a link back to this page. Thank you for your understanding!
| Location | Christmas Market Name | 2023 Dates | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, TN | Annual Holiday Haven Bazaar | Oct 21 | More Info |
| Chattanooga, TN | Chattanooga Holiday Market | Dec 2 - 3 Dec 9 - 10 Dec 16 - 17 | More Info |
| Clarksville, TN | The Vintage Fair - Holiday Marketplace | Nov 4 | More Info |
| Clinton, TN | Clinton Christmas Parade | Dec 2 | More Info |
| Collegedale, TN | Tangled Tinsel Holiday Market | Nov 4 - 5 | More Info |
| Collegedale, TN | Collegedale Christkindlmarkt | Nov 11 - 12 | More Info |
| Collierville, TN | Collierville Business Expo & Holiday Market | Oct 26 | More Info |
| Cookeville, TN | Cookeville Mistletoe Market | Nov 3 - 4 | More Info |
| Dayton, TN | Dayton Holiday Stroll | Nov 9 | More Info |
| Fayetteville, TN | Elk Valley Crafters Christmas Craft Show | Nov 11 | More Info |
| Franklin, TN | MADE SOUTH Holiday Market | Nov 17 - 18 | More Info |
| Franklin, TN | Franklin Makers Market: Holiday Market | Nov 18 | More Info |
| Gallatin, TN | Merry Market at the Gallatin Farmers Market | Nov 11 | More Info |
| Gatlinburg, TN | Great Smoky Thanksgiving & Christmas Arts & Crafts Show | Nov 27 - Dec 3 | More Info |
| Greenville, TN | Annual Holiday Bazaar | Nov 4 - 5 | More Info |
| Jackson, TN | University of Jackson Holiday Mart | Nov 17 - 19 | More Info |
| Kingsport, TN | The Christmas Connection – Artistic Creations Fair | Nov 10 - 11 | More Info |
| Lebanon, TN | Mistletoe Merchants | Dec 1 - 3 | More Info |
| Maryville, TN | Foothills Holiday Market | Dec 2 | More Info |
| Memphis, TN | Holiday Market of Memphis | Oct 20 - 22 | More Info |
| Memphis, TN | Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market | Nov 11 - 12 | More Info |
| Memphis, TN | Mistletoe Merchants of Memphis | Oct 6 - 8 | More Info |
| Morristown, TN | Moms of Morristown Holiday Market | Nov 11 | More Info |
| Mt Juliet, TN | Annual Home for the Holidays | Nov 11 | More Info |
| Murfreesboro, TN | Shabby Lane Holiday Gift Market | Nov 11 Dec 9 | More Info |
| Nashville, TN | Handmade Nashville Annual Holiday Market Arts & Craft Show | Nov 25 | More Info |
| Nashville, TN | Holiday Market at the Mansion | Nov 17 - 18 | More Info |
| Nashville, TN | Nashville Christmas Village | Nov 10 - 12 | More Info |
| Red Boiling Springs, TN | A Christmas Marketplace | Nov 30 - Dec 2 | More Info |
| Thompson's Station, TN | TS Holiday Market | Dec 2 | More Info |
| Townsend, TN | Holiday Handcrafters Fair | Nov 11 | More Info |
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Help us improve this list of Christmas market opening dates in Tennessee!
Know of any other Christmas markets we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments with a link to an official source if possible so we can ensure we get accurate dates.
Friendsville, TN. Holiday celebration and craft fair. Dec 4.
Thanks for the comment, Cheryl! Do you have a page where we can find more info, maybe a website or a Facebook event? We’d love to add it to our list. Thank you!