Just like the Ferris wheel lines, The Tennessee State Fair stretches wayyyyy back (more than a century), before consolidating with the Wilson County Fair in 2021. Ride along with us as we break down this wheely exciting tradition.
Hours, tickets, parking
- Open daily: Monday-Friday at 5 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m., and Sundays at 12 p.m.
- Tickets are available in-person + online ranging from $6 to $15 — children ages five and under get in free.
- Ride tickets are $1 each with options for unlimited ride wristbands.
- Free parking is available on and off-site (with a shuttle service) — preferred parking is $10.
New to 2024
From performers and exhibits to fanfair favorites, each day has a jam-packed schedule of events. New to the scene are:
- Rides | Up Up and Away (in Kiddieland), Block Craft, Pit Stop, Rip Tide + Sky Ride
- Competitions | Back Seat Driver Competition, Festival of Breads, Home Brewing Competition + three more.