It's Fall, Y'all

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Compiled by Jeff Bryant

Welcome to the fall season in Middle Tennessee. As the air turns crisp and the vibrant leaves transform into a tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, excitement fills the atmosphere. This is the time when thrilling football games light up the weekends, and the cooler temperatures invite cozy gatherings with friends and family.

Every year, a remarkable army of passionate volunteers dedicates their time and energy to craft unforgettable events and festivals, ensuring that there's something delightful for everyone to enjoy. 

From lively music festivals that get your toes tapping to mouthwatering food fairs that tantalize your taste buds, to engaging activities and adventures for children, Williamson and Maury counties offer a rich array of experiences this fall. Prepare to be captivated by the many exciting events on the horizon! Here's a sampling of what's to come: 

Columbia First Fridays: “Art on the Street” theme

September 5th from 5pm-8pm 

Downtown Columbia

September's First Fridays is infused with all things Arts Related. Many artisans will be  selling artwork from all variations of media (photography, music, book illustrations, paintings and more. Additionally, Columbia Parks and Recreation will be hosting a chalk station for kids to color the square with their artwork to add for the thrill of the event. 

Amuse’um Food Truck Festival

September 20, 6-9pm

Corner of E 7th & Woodland St, Columbia

amuseumcolumbia.com/food-truck-festival

A fun night in downtown Columbia with a variety of local food trucks and live music. All proceeds go to AMus’em Kid’s Museum.

Columbia Cars & Coffee

September 20 at 8am

East 7th and Woodland Street, Columbia

Hang out the third Saturday of the month - April through October - for Columbia Cars and Coffee! Browse through a variety of vintage, antique, muscle, and exotic cars, enjoy sipping local coffee, and hear some tunes. You can find the fun at the corner of East 7th and Woodland Street, in the heart of Columbia Motor Alley.

Mid-South Live Steamers

September 25-27,10am-3pm

Maury County Park

midsouthlivesteamers.com

Since 1966, this dedicated group has been providing our community with free family fun!  The Mid-South Live Steamers showcase the excitement of live steam trains by providing free rides around the park on model trains.

Dark Horse Dinner at the Polk Home 

Saturday, September 27, 4pm-7 pm

Columbia

James K. Polk launched his run for Governor with a Murfreesboro bash, including “40 fat sheep, 40 fine shoats, 300 pounds fine ham, bread & vegetables without limit, the generous juice of the grape, whisky, and old cognac.” In that spirit of feasting and merriment, the Dark Horse Dinner is a casual night of celebration for all to connect with the Polk Home and its mission for the first or hundredth time. The 2025 Dark Horse dinner will feature BBQ and all the sides, lawn games, homemade ice cream and more! This event is weather permitting.

Fall Fest

Saturday, October 11, 3pm-8 pm

Downtown Columbia

Columbia Main Street invites the community to attend the annual fall celebration happening on October 11th from 3-8 pm in Downtown Columbia. Attendees can experience fall-inspired activities and entertainment such as pumpkin painting station, live music, taste test over a dozen different chilis from the Kiwanis Chili Cook-off, shop festive vendors and enjoy the all-ages fun zone. This event is free to attend so make sure you mark your calendars this fall celebration.

Whole Hog Festival

October 11, 10am-5pm

Oaklawn Mansion

thewelloutreach.org/whole-hog-festival/

The Whole Hog Festival is the largest one-day event in Spring Hill, TN. The event will include live music, food trucks, a craft fair, kid’s zone, and more! All proceeds go The Well Outreach.

Big Bleu Pickin’ Party

October 18, 8am-4pm

Corner of E 7th & Woodland St, Columbia

facebook.com/events/1543728460373216

Ready for flea market fun? Join us at the Big Bleu Pickin’ Party for endless flea market vendors, food trucks, and live music!

Haunting in the District

October 30, 5pm-8pm

Columbia Square

Grab the kiddos for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating around the Columbia Square. The streets with be filled with candy, games, a petting zoo, and more.

To start the week, Maury County will welcome a wagon train that has traveled through rural communities for two days, making its way to Maury County Park. Observers can gather on Lion Parkway on Wednesday, April 2, in the mid-afternoon to welcome the wagon train as it arrives at the park.