Visit McMinnville, TN

06/21/2025

Rock Island State Park is hoppin’ today, just a heads up if you were planning a visit! 🫶

If you’re looking for outdoor adventure check out Cumberland Caverns & the Apple Brandy Trail instead! 🔦 🥾

06/20/2025

☀️🌻 Happy First Day of Summer from McMinnville, TN! 🌻☀️

Summer has officially arrived—and there's no better place to celebrate than right here in the heart of Tennessee!

From chasing waterfalls at Rock Island State Park to exploring the cool depths of Cumberland Caverns, enjoying live music downtown, or relaxing by the Barren Fork River, there's a summer adventure waiting for you.

🥾 Hike it. 🎶 Hear it. 🍓 Taste it. 🚣 Float it.
This is your season to get outside, slow down, and savor small-town Tennessee.

📸 Tag your favorite summer spots with and let’s make the most of these long, sunny days together!

06/20/2025

Don’t miss out on these amazing events at Rock Island State Park! 🥾 📸

06/19/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Juneteenth 🇺🇸

June 19 marks Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States—a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the importance of remembering history.

Right here in downtown McMinnville, you can explore that history at the Warren County Black History Museum, located at 203 W Main Street, Suite 13. This local gem highlights the stories, achievements, and legacy of Black residents who helped shape our community.

🕰️ Museum Hours
Tuesday–Thursday: 12 PM–2 PM
Friday: 12 PM–4 PM
Saturday: 12 PM–2 PM
(Or call 931-212-6609 to schedule a tour!)

This Juneteenth, take time to learn, reflect, and connect with the history that lives right here in McMinnville. A visit to the museum is a meaningful way to honor the past and inspire a more inclusive future.

06/18/2025

🧺🌞 Happy International Picnic Day! 🌞🧺

There’s no better time to grab your favorite snacks, a cozy blanket, and head outside—because today’s all about enjoying good food in the great outdoors!

Looking for the perfect picnic spot? Here are a few local favorites to spread out and soak up the sunshine:
🌳 Riverfront Park – Shady trees, riverside views, and picnic tables right by the water
🌼 Pepper Branch Park – A hidden gem with plenty of green space and access to the Barren Fork
🌄 Cumberland Caverns Day-Use Area – Picnic with a view before or after your cave tour
🌲 Rock Island State Park – Iconic views, waterfalls, and plenty of picnic-perfect places
🌸 Downtown Court Square – Grab a to-go box and enjoy lunch under the trees or by the fountain

✨ Need picnic supplies? Keep it local!
🧺 Rock Cliff Farm Market – Farm-fresh produce, baked goods & grab-n-go snacks
🥩 The Butcher on Main – Deli sandwiches, charcuterie must-haves, and premium meats
🫖 Kimmi's Tea Room – Sweet treats, homemade salads, and takeout tea for two!

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your picnic pics and support our amazing small businesses while you’re at it!

06/17/2025

🎶 Live Music This Week! 🎶

Looking to catch some great local tunes? Here's what's happening around McMinnville (and nearby!) this week:

📍 Tuesday, June 17
🎤 Sticky Kim at Mud Bums Sports Grill – 7:30 PM – Free show!

📍 Friday, June 20
🎤 Main Street LIVE! Outdoor Concert Series
🕖 7:00 PM (Food trucks open at 6 PM)
📍 West lawn of Security Federal Savings Bank
🆓 Family-friendly, smoke-free, FREE admission!

📍 Saturday, June 21
🎤 Plainview Vibes w/ opener P-Nuckle at The Park Theater – 7:00 PM
🎟️ $15 in advance / $20 at the door
🎫 Get tickets: https://parktheatermcminnville.ticketspice.com/plainview

🎤 Kinfolk at Happy Trails Brewing Co (Sparta) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 A family band with soul & heart – don’t miss it!

🎤 Saturday Live Music at Mud Bums Sports Grill – artist TBA, but always a good time 🎶

Grab your friends, pick your show, and make a night of it. Live music is alive and well in our corner of Tennessee! 🎵💃🕺

06/15/2025

👔💙 Happy Father’s Day from McMinnville, TN! 💙👔

Today, we’re celebrating all the dads, granddads, father figures, and role models who help make life a little more adventurous, a little more grounded, and a whole lot more fun.

Whether you’re casting a line on the Collins River, hiking the trails at Rock Island, or just kicking back with your crew in the heart of downtown—we hope your day is filled with good times and great memories.

Thanks for all you do. Here’s to you, Dad! 🛶🏞️🍦

06/15/2025

🧘‍♂️🌿 Celebrate International Day of Yoga at Yoga Fest 2025! 🌿🧘‍♀️

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the stunning Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in McMinnville, TN for a one-of-a-kind Yoga Fest in honor of International Day of Yoga!

Enjoy a full day of rejuvenating yoga sessions, guided meditation, wellness workshops, and the serene beauty of the Cumberland Plateau. Whether you're new to yoga or a lifelong practitioner, this free, family-friendly event welcomes all.

✨ Come breathe, move, and celebrate wellness with us!
📍 Isha Institute of Inner-sciences | McMinnville, TN
📅 June 21, 2025
🔗 RSVP now at isha.us/yogafest

06/14/2025

If you are in the area and looking for an adventure to do with all this rain we really hope you will stop by for an experience, creating memories that last a lifetime! We have lots of adventure and walking tours departing tomorrow. BOOK ONLINE NOW before tours fill up! ;)

Our cave is high and dry, you drive up a steep road to get to us. This is what we mean by "Rain or Shine, It's Cave Tour Time!". The roads would be flooded long before our cave is flooded.

This isn't the case with every cave. All caves are different! Like fingerprints, no two caves are exactly alike. Some caves are much lower in elevation, closer to the stream levels or groundwater table, and they might flood regularly. We are fortunate here at Cumberland Caverns that our cave is fairly high up on Cardwell Mountain.

06/14/2025

🌄 Explore Tennessee with Ranger-Led Adventures! 🌿
Get outside this week and experience the best of Tennessee’s natural and cultural treasures with Ranger-led programs at these incredible state parks around McMinnville:

📍 Rock Island State Park
📍 Savage Gulf State Park
📍 Edgar Evins State Park
📍 Burgess Falls State Park
📍 Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Enjoy everything from wildlife programs and archaeological talks to guided hikes, campfire gatherings, and pontoon boat rides on the scenic Caney Fork River and Center Hill Lake! 🦉🛶

🗓️ Programs are happening all week — check schedules and plan your visit here:
👉 tnstateparks.com/events

Don’t forget to tag your adventures with and !

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06/13/2025

The perfect way to spend a Friday the 13th! 🕯️

🕯️This Friday the 13th... dare to go deeper.
Looking for chills that don’t come from a scary movie?

Join us for the Lanterns & Legends Tour—a spine-tingling trek through the dark, winding passages of Cumberland Caverns, guided only by the flicker of hand-held lanterns. 🦇

Hear eerie legends whispered through generations, uncover hidden history, and feel the thrill of being 333 feet underground... on the unluckiest day of the year. 👻💀

Perfect for brave souls ages 8 and up, this tour is equal parts spooky, mysterious, and unforgettable.

🎟️ Limited spots available—book now if you dare:
🌐 CumberlandCaverns.com/Lanterns-Legends

06/13/2025

🎶🌆 Plan Your Summer Nights in McMinnville, TN! 🌆🎶

Looking for a small-town getaway with big-time charm? Head to downtown McMinnville for Main Street Live! — a free summer concert series featuring live music, local eats, and family-friendly fun every Friday night!

🛣️ Conveniently located between Nashville and Chattanooga, McMinnville offers a mix of music, history, and natural beauty you won’t find anywhere else. Come for the concerts — stay for the adventure.

🎤 Here’s what’s coming up:
🎶 June 13 – JC Cole (Johnny Cash Tribute) CANCELED 😞
🎤 June 20 – Legacy
🥁 June 27 – Battle of the Bands
🇺🇸 July 4 – Joe Harvey Band & Ninth Sun @ The Milner Center
👑 July 11 – Iconic Women of Music
🎧 July 18 – Saved by the Music (90s Tribute)
🔥 July 25 – Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute)

🕕 Vendors open at 6 PM | 🎵 Music starts at 7 PM
📍 Security Federal West Lawn – Downtown McMinnville
🚭 Alcohol, smoke & vape-free venue

✨ While you're here, explore everything McMinnville has to offer:
🕯️ Cumberland Caverns – Tennessee’s longest show cave
🌊 Twin Falls – one of the South’s most photogenic waterfalls
🏛️ Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens – tours, history, and Southern hospitality
🛍️ Local shops, dining, and scenic trails all just minutes away

🎉 Whether you're road-tripping, camping, or just passing through — Main Street Live is the perfect way to experience the rhythm of McMinnville this summer.

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