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Granville News


Historic Granville Celebrates Artisans, Shopping and Tennessee Traditions Throughout October
Historic Granville invites visitors to experience a month filled with creativity, craftsmanship, food, shopping and Tennessee traditions during Artisans Month in Granville throughout October. A highlight of the month is the Roaring River Cultural Alliance (RRCA) Art Show in the gallery of the Granville Artisans Workshop and Gallery. Artwork by talented Roaring River-area artists will be showcased throughout October, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a remarkable
Nancy Spears
Oct 72 min read


Quilt Festival Returns to Historic Granville Fall Festival on October 3
The beauty, craftsmanship, and time-honored tradition of quilting will once again take center stage at the Fall Festival in Historic Granville on October 3, as the annual Quilt Festival showcases an outstanding collection of beautifully crafted quilts from talented quilters near and far. Quilters are invited to enter their work in 35 categories, offering opportunities to showcase a wide variety of quilting styles and techniques. Categories range from antique quilts, 75 years
Nancy Spears
Sep 242 min read


TENNESSEE SPIRITS & CORNBREAD FESTIVAL BRINGS SOUTHERN FLAVOR TO HISTORIC GRANVILLE
What could be more Southern than Tennessee spirits and homemade cornbread? Both take center stage on Saturday, October 3, as Historic Granville celebrates the newly named Tennessee Spirits & Cornbread Festival, a featured part of Granville’s annual Fall Festival. Formerly known as the Moonshine & Cornbread Festival, the event has a new name that better reflects the wide variety of spirits produced across the Volunteer State. Tennessee distilleries are known for much more than
Nancy Spears
Sep 162 min read


Vintage Base Ball* Comes to Historic Granville
Get ready for an afternoon of old-fashioned base ball as the Franklin Farriers take on the Rag Tag Team in Historic Granville on Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 PM. This isn't baseball as you know it today. The game will be played just as it would have been in 1864, with players dressed in authentic-style 1860s uniforms and following the rules of the era. *The term "Base Ball" evolved into the single word "baseball" in 1884. No gloves! Smaller bats! 1864 rules! See how Americ
Nancy Spears
Sep 102 min read


Fall Festival Returns to Historic Granville on Oct 3
Get ready to experience the beauty, creativity, traditions, and hospitality of Tennessee at the Fall Festival in Historic Granville on October 3. Visitors are invited to step back in time for a day of old-fashioned fun featuring music, food, arts, crafts, friendly competition, and the unique charm of Historic Granville. There is something for every age and interest. The festival’s Quilt Festival will showcase exceptional craftsmanship and creativity in 35 categories, while t
Nancy Spears
Sep 52 min read


$65,000 State Broadband Grant Brings Community-Wide Wireless Communications Network to Historic Granville
Jackson County, Historic Granville, and Twin Lakes recently celebrated the completion of a new community-wide wireless communications network made possible through a $65,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development & Broadband Ready Communities Program. Community leaders, residents, and project partners gathered in Historic Granville for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the investment in expanded connectivity for the area. The new wireles
Nancy Spears
Aug 102 min read


Historic Granville Invites Visitors to Experience the Magic of Fall!
As autumn colors blanket the rolling hills of Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland, the historic river town of Granville comes alive with festivals, music, handcrafted art, and unforgettable family experiences throughout the month of October. Visitors are invited to stroll through town during the beloved Scarecrow and Artisans Festival, where whimsical scarecrows of every shape and size line the streets alongside pumpkins, mums, and charming seasonal displays that capture the spirit
Nancy Spears
Jul 302 min read


Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival Expands to Four Venues with Renowned Speakers and More Research Opportunities Than Ever
The Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival continues to grow, and the 2026 event promises to be the largest and most comprehensive in its history. Due to overwhelming interest, this year's festival has expanded into four locations throughout Historic Granville, providing additional space for nationally recognized speakers, genealogy research organizations, family history exhibits, and surname research tables. The expanded festival will utilize the Granville Even
Nancy Spears
Jul 83 min read


Historic Granville to Host Upper Cumberland Family History and Genealogy Festival on July 25
Individuals passionate about family history, genealogy buffs, and anyone interested in exploring their ancestry are welcome to join the Upper Cumberland Family History and Genealogy Festival on Saturday, July 25, in the historic river town of Granville. This event will unite genealogy specialists, researchers, historical organizations, archives, and family history exhibitors from Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region for a day focused on uncovering and preserving family heritag
Nancy Spears
Jun 242 min read


Granville's Independence Hall features "America 250: Celebrating We the People:
The 27th Annual Granville Heritage Day on May 23 will be a significant festival as the town highlights “America 250- Celebrating We the People”. The newly established Independence Hall will serve as the centerpiece of the celebration, showcasing the History of America. The Independence Gazebo Stage will host the Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m., featuring a Patriotic Opening that tells the story of America. Independence Hall will be accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offeri
Nancy Spears
May 222 min read
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