William Walton Heritage Festival - Where you can experience good food, great shopping and outstanding entertainment while celebrating our heritage! On the last Saturday of September each year, the Historic Smith County Courthouse square is transformed to take you back in time. Experience live demonstrations of our early settler’s lives and hear the history of Smith County as performed in “character” of actual historical figures. Stroll Main Street and shop with local artisans and downtown merchants. Take part in kid and family friendly activities and attractions. Savor the many food choices. Enjoy live music by various artists performed from the steps of our historic courthouse. Come out and experience Smith County!

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Don't miss the annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash on October 31st! This spooky spectacular takes place on Main Street and features trick-or-treating, family fun, and a costume contest. Get ready for a frightfully good time!

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Join the spooky fun at Carthage, TN's annual Hometown Halloween. This free family-friendly event features trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, a thrilling haunted maze, and a costume contest for all ages. There'll also be yard games and yummy treats to keep everyone entertained. Don your best costume and make memories that last at Carthage's spooktacular Halloween celebration!

Join us for a community centered Christmas Celebration straight out of a storybook!

(Start time may vary. Check for exact time in November 2024!)

Tennessee Maneuvers Remembered

Join us annually for a WWII Event and reenactment in Downtown Carthage, TN. Where trainings during the ‘Tennessee Maneuvers’ of World War II took place!