The Holiday Season Is Merrier and Brighter Than Ever Across West Tennessee
The holidays are just about here, and across Tennessee, destinations, both near and far, are getting ready to celebrate. From millions of twinkling lights to festive live music, from Dollywood to Graceland, the 2022 season is shaping up to be one of the merriest and brightest in recent memory. Discover what’s happening this year during the holiday season in West Tennessee.
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Memphis
- Christmas At Graceland (November 17 – January 8): Voted the #1 Best Historic Holiday Home Tour by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers four years in a row (2018- 2021), Christmas at Graceland celebrates Elvis’ love of the season by continuing his holiday decorating traditions throughout the grounds of his home, Graceland Mansion.
- Enchanted Forest at the Memphis Museum of Science & History (November 19 – December 24): Explore a forest of sparkling, awe-inspiring trees decorated by Memphis designers and locals. Watch miniature trains twist and turn throughout a snow-covered village and visit the Penguin Pond to see hundreds of cuddly-stuffed penguins.
- Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo (November 18 – January 1): The Memphis Zoo is decking the halls with gorgeous nighttime light displays, including some brand-new decorations, including beautiful Chinese lanterns. Take a snack break at one of the s’more stations or sip on delicious hot cocoa from Ancient Grounds.
- Holiday Wonders at the Memphis Botanical Gardens (November 25 – December 23): An unforgettable outdoor holiday event, Holiday Wonders in 2022 includes new features, old favorites, brighter lights and an updated layout. On select evenings, visitors will enjoy approximately eight acres of lights and cheer – a larger footprint than ever before – and the larger-than-life Alice’s Adventures at the Garden sculptures.
Savannah
- Christmas on Main (December 2 – 3, 9 – 10, and 16 – 17): Enjoyed by thousands, Christmas on Main is a free community festival in downtown Savannah, highlighted by a an open-aired ice-skating rink under the lights of the pavilion at the Savannah Market, a towering 30-foot Christmas tree, live musical performances, trolley and track-less train and rides, local food vendors and much more. Santa and Mrs. Claus are known to make special appearances on the courthouse lawn, too!
Union City
- Let It Glow Holiday Light Show (November 11 – December 30): See new lights and displays synchronized to Christmas songs at Discovery Park of America on 50 acres of the heritage park. The drive-thru features an all-new route for guests to experience filled with never-before-seen light displays and experiences. More than one million lights will light the way, giving visitors a unique look at the Titan Missile, the 199-foot-tall Discovery Center, the settlement of log cabins and more.
Collierville
- Christmas In Collierville (November 22 – December 23): Collierville goes all out to help create a magical Christmas season. Highlights include the Christmas Tree Lighting on Collierville Town Square (November 22) and the Christmas Parade (December 2), celebrating its 45th year in 2022. On Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas families can visit Santa in the Gazebo (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and enjoy special music performances designed to get you in the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to come back in the evening to experience a quarter of a million Christmas lights and horse drawn carriage rides on select nights.
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