Sumner happenings!

Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit? Here are just a few of the events happening this year:

A Joyful Noise Concert at Streets of Indian Lake featuring Grammy Award winners Kim Carnes
and the Peasall Sisters
Yulefest at Historic Mansker's Station
Holiday Carriage Rides at Historic Rock Castle
Polar Express movie showings at the Palace Theater

Check out our Holiday Happenings Page or Event Calendar on our website for more information about these and other great events in Sumner County!

11/1/2008 - 1/31/2009 Trinity Christmas City USA, Hendersonville. See over 1 million Christmas lights and tour Conway Twitty's former home and grounds and the TBN studios. 615-826-9191.

11/22/2008 Trolleys and Truffles, Hendersonville. Trolleys will transport shoppers to boutiques throughout Hendersonville. Truffles and fingerfoods served. 2:00PM - 6:00PM. www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com

11/29/2008Christmas Sampler at Historic Rock Castle, Hendersonville. Wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Tours of Daniel Smith's 1790 home. Costumed docents portray General & Mrs. Daniel Smith and General & Mrs. Andrew Jackson. Music by celtic harpist, Kell Coulter. 6:00PM - 9:00PM, $25.00, 615-824-0502.

12/5/2008Joyful Noice Concert at the Streets of Indian Lake, Hendersonville. Music by grammy award winners Kim Carnes and The Peasall Sisters. Special guest, Danny Salazar. Proceeds benefit area programs. Tickets $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com

12/05 - 12/07/2008The historic Palace Theater in Gallatin presents Polar Express. Friday and Saturday at 7:00PM. Sunday at 2:00PM. Admission: Adults $5.00, children 10 & under, $2.00.

12/6/2008Breakfast with Santa at the Streets of Indian Lake, Hendersonville. Catered by September's Restaurant. Photos with Santa, visits with Cinderella, Snow White, Snowbird and more. Seatings at 9:00AM & 10:00AM. Adults $15.00, children over 2, $10.00. Proceeds benefit the Literacy Council of Sumner County.

12/6/2008White House Christmas Parade. Begins at Municipal Park on Hwy 76, White House. 3:00PM

12/6/2008Gallatin Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade - "A Storybook Christmas." 12:00PM

12/6/2008Yulefest at Historic Mansker's Station. Tour the site by candlelight. Live music and refreshments. Free. 6:00PM - 9:00PM.

12/6/2008Merry Mantles of Rosemont Annual Fundraiser, 810 S. Water, Gallatin. 6:00PM - 9:00PM. For ticket information, call 615-451-2331.

12/7/2008Cragfont Christmas Open House, 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs. Historic Cragfont will be traditionally decorated for Christmas. Refreshments served. Free. 1:00PM - 3:00PM, 615-452-7070.

12/7/200826th Annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade, "Christmas TV Classics," 2:30PM, 615-822-8585.

12/12 and 12/13/2008Holiday Carriage Ride, Historic Rock Castle, Hendersonville. Horse and carriage ride of the property surrounding Rock Castle. Tour the 1790s home of General Daniel Smith. Hot chocolate will be served. $40.00 for a group of 4, $5.00 for each additional person over the age of 6. December 12, 6:00PM - 9:00PM, December 13, 4:00PM - 7:00PM, 615-824-0502.

12/13 - 12/14/2008The historic Palace Theater in Gallatin presents Polar Express. Friday and Saturday at 7:00PM. Sunday at 2:00PM. Admission: Adults $5.00, children 10 & under, $2.00.

12/13/2008Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Goodlettsville. One of the few evening Christmas parades in Middle Tennessee. 5:30PM - 7:00PM. 615-859-7979.