Autumn Activities in Manchester, TN

Nestled in the foothills of southern Tennessee, Manchester sits like a well-kept secret. Residents enjoy a Norman Rockwell existence coated with the sweet luxury's of Nashville's urban excitement only an hour away. With attributes like these there is never a lack of entertainment during Autumn months.

Manchester holds the annual Old Timers Day during the first week of fall. Held in the heart of the little town square the festivities include beauty pageants, food and crafts, contests and historical reenactments and thats just during the day. Once evening hits there is music and dancing, fireworks and outdoor theaters. Locals know Autumn is arriving when its Old Timers Day once again.

Slip slightly off the beaten path and you'll be on track for Shade Tree Pickin's at the Tims Ford Park. A weekend of country, bluegrass and gospel music mixed with traditional fall crafts, food and fun. A sure-fire win for everyone. You can even stay the weekend in the park and enjoy hiking, camping and myriad other outdoor Autumn activities.

A fifteen minute drive and you'll be in McMinnville, home of the Autumn Street Fair. Imagine a stroll down a tree lined country road with fall colors blazing all around and you have half the ambiance of the Autumn Street Fair. Add lots of fresh fall cider and caramel apples with the special flavor o the south and you have the perfect harvest time celebration.

What is the wonder of Autumn without the delight of a corn maze? Rock City's Maize Maze is as educational as it is fun. Mysterious and winding the corn maze will delight every age group with its confusing twist and turns. The tour accepts groups and large families as well as couples and smaller families.

Southern towns have a special hold on the harvest season and celebrate it in very uniquely charming ways. A taste o a Tennessee Autumn and you'll have memories for a lifetime.