Celebrate an Enchanting Small Town Christmas in Nashville's Big Back Yard
LEIPER'S FORK, Tenn., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas celebrations in the small towns of Nashville's Big Back Yard include festive parades, holiday bazaars, and the opening of Bentontown Books in Leiper's Fork. The historic village also features the "almost world famous" Christmas parade boasting kitschy, creative entries and surprising guests - 2 p.m., Dec. 12.
Before it was Leiper's Fork, the village was known as Bentontown. This holiday season, that name returns to the heart of Leiper's Fork with the opening of Bentontown Books. Local author and historian Jay Sheridan will share the story of the village through old and rare books, and art and ephemera. Kayla Sheridan will curate a selection of new books, create a magical children's section, and fill the shelves with gifts and goods for the home.
Muscle Shoals Christmas Parade - 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3
The City of Muscle Shoals celebrates the season with its annual Christmas parade featuring creative entries from the community.
https://www.cityofmuscleshoals.com/306/Annual-Christmas-Parade
73rd Annual Hohenwald Christmas Parade - 7:00 p.m., Dec. 3
Hohenwald welcomes the holiday season with its 73rd annual Christmas parade. This year's theme is "A Coat of Many Colors."
https://www.scafair.org/2025christmasparade
Centerville Christmas Parade - 6:00 p.m., Dec. 5
Join us on Centerville's historic public square for the community's festive Christmas parade. https://www.hickmancountychamber.org/events/0gv39c52b7rzm8huk182ro9f0r6b4q
Waynesboro Christmas Parade - 6 p.m., Dec. 5
Waynesboro's annual Rotary Christmas Parade celebrates favorite holiday films with this year's "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" theme.
https://www.facebook.com/WaynesboroTNRotary/
Florence Christmas Parade - 7 p.m., Dec. 10
Historic downtown Florence celebrates "A Storybook Christmas" with decorated parade entries and Santa Claus himself.
https://www.downtownflorencealliance.com/christmas-parade
Leiper's Fork Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. Dec. 12
Leiper's Fork celebrates Christmas with an imaginative parade through the village.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DDX4o7sgb/
Concerts and special holiday markets are part of the season's fun festivities.
Home for the Holidays with John Paul White - 7 p.m., Dec. 2
John Paul White and friends return to Norton Auditorium in Florence, AL for a special holiday show.
https://university-of-north-alabama-performing-arts-aiqt.vivenushop.com/event/home-for-the-holidays-with-john-paul-white-frien-798bzp
Florence Festival of Trees - 5:30 p.m., Dec. 4
The inaugural Florence Festival of Trees in Wilson Park features 100 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, a market, and live music. https://launchingthelights.com
Patina Home & Garden's Holiday Pop-up Market - 12 – 4 p.m., Dec. 5
The free Holiday Pop-up Market will feature local artists and makers.
https://www.patinahomeandgarden.com
Annual Christmas Tea at the Commodore Hotel - 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5
Celebrate magic in Linden with a Christmas Tea at the Commodore Hotel.
https://www.commodorehotellinden.com/christmastea
Christmas in Hohenwald - Dec. 4-5/Dec. 11-12
Downtown spotlights an old timey Christmas with carriage rides, vendors, skating and outdoor events.
https://www.facebook.com/christmasinhohenwald/
Christmas Home Tour - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 11-12
Explore Mount Pleasant homes decorated for the holidays during this two-day Christmas Home Tour.
https://www.facebook.com/amainstreetcommunity/
It's a Dickens Christmas Y'all - All day, Dec. 12
Visit historic downtown Tuscumbia for the sixteenth Dickens Festival. Enjoy falling snow and Santa. Contact 256-383-9797
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064419446844
SOURCE Leiper's Fork Foundation / Nashville's Big Back Yard
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