Holiday lights · TN
Tennessee mixes Nashville sparkle with Smoky Mountain charm, and its resorts and theme parks put on some of the most elaborate Christmas productions in the South.
Resort holiday display Nashville, TN
Gaylord Opryland Resort fills its enormous glass-covered atriums with millions of lights, decorated trees and holiday shows. Its ICE! attraction, a walk-through world of hand-carved ice sculptures kept at freezing temperatures, began in 2001, and the 2025 season was the 42nd A Country Christmas.
Visiting: Runs from early November into early January; ICE! and show tickets are timed and sold separately.Official site →
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Theme park lights Pigeon Forge, TN
Dolly Parton's theme park in the Smokies is covered in millions of lights, with holiday shows, a parade and seasonal food. It is one of the most popular Christmas festivals in the region.
Visiting: Runs from early November into early January on most days; check the park's operating calendar.
Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.
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