Tennessee State Fair
Sept. 11-20, 2009 is MY STATE FAIR. 2009 promises to be the best fair the state has seen in over a decade.
Family-ONLY rides and attractions. Experience life like a kid again. It's like Fair Park for a week!
Information
Location:
Nashville, TN, 37204
Phone:
615-862-8980
Mon - Thurs:
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Fri - Sat:
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sun:
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Photos

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Memories of the State FairUpdated about 8 months ago
More fair memoriesCreated about 8 months ago

4 of 10 fan photosSee All

Events

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Bobby Mitchell

Bobby Mitchell I am sorry to hear that and wish they would relocate the fair. Bob Mitchell

December 24, 2009 at 5:42am · Report
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We hope there is potential for that and will keep you posted. C.
December 28, 2009 at 12:28pm
Ralph Mitchell

Ralph Mitchell MY LATE DAD, LEO MITCHELL, HAD TWO KNAPP SHOE BOOTHS THERE FOR SO MANY YEARS, 50'S, 60'S 70'S 80'S AND I THINK 1990 WAS HIS LAST YEAR. REMEMBER JOE THE CANDY MAN, GATEWOOD LADIES AUXILLARY, FOOD BOOTHS.

RALPH MITCHELL

December 23, 2009 at 10:22pm · Report
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EVERYONE talks about the food booths, or the "church food" as many refer to. Thanks for your comments!
December 28, 2009 at 12:28pm
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Tennessee State Fair http://www.humanesociety.org/news/multimedia/index.html?fr_story=9b0edfc00d7d6d96d1c3db406573f16fe71bbe33


A great video which goes to show you how valuable an Ag Expo is to the heart of State of TN and to the future of Ag in education! TN truly is the volunteer state!

Videos and Multimedia : The Humane Society of the United States
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Videos and multimedia
December 9, 2009 at 4:32pm
Margaret Harmon
Margaret Harmon
how can anyone mistreat a animal.This is a living and breathing animal no diffent than a human being that God put on this earth.How would they like it if someone done that to them.Life's to short to be used and abused.
December 29, 2009 at 7:27am
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Tennessee State Fair This just in...group inquires about hosting the 105th Tennessee State Fair! Let the discussions begin...BUT we still need a home for 2011 and beyond. How does that process begin?

December 4, 2009 at 2:15pm
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Tennessee State Fair
Morgan, yes we'd hope the livestock folks would very much be a part of the 2010 fair if we can pull this off. Glen, agreed, but for now, I'll do what I can to continue to NOT stop this 104 year old tradition. Gloria, we're not giving up completely yet!!!
December 9, 2009 at 11:46am
Gloria
Gloria
they took away fair park which was a great place for kids when growing up the speedway was always fun also but the fair is tradition and someone really needs to fight for it to stay here i dont live in davidison county so my thoughts and opinions mean nadda
December 9, 2009 at 12:11pm
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Tennessee State Fair http://www.wsmv.com/video/21802262/index.html
I told you so!

Supporters: Mayor Ignored Fairgrounds' Economic Impact
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(12/3/09) - Supporters of the state fairgrounds say the economic impact of the events held there has been totally ignored by the mayor's office.
December 4, 2009 at 2:09pm
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Tennessee State Fair Fairgrounds (not Fair or Speedway) to remain open THROUGH Dec. 31, 2010 to host various shows (over 250 of them) that use this venue, i.e., Christmas Village, Flea Market Weekend, Goodman's Gun Shows, Roller Derby, Lawn & Garden Show, Tailgate Antique Shows, Autofest, etc. This is at least ample time for something els...e to get working! Congrats to the organizations who spoke loud enough to be heard!

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November 17, 2009 at 9:42am
Forest Sponseller
Forest Sponseller
glad you all are remaining open...
November 25, 2009 at 10:39pm
Lisa Leeds
Lisa Leeds
there is the thing called the law that you have to have a state fair..
November 30, 2009 at 8:54am
Steve Burton

Steve Burton The BIGGEST and BEST Flea Mkt of the year going on this weekend !!! Over 2,300 booths !!! This could very well be the last October Flea Mkt we ever have if our Mayor shuts us down June 30th. Don't miss "The Big One" !!

October 25, 2009 at 5:48am · Report
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Tennessee State Fair
I heard it was a great turnout! Lot's of bargains...lot's of people!
October 26, 2009 at 10:06am
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Tennessee State Fair Update: The fairgrounds will be turned over to Metro Nashville finance department on 6/30/10. As of today there are no plans for the continuance of the Tennessee State Fair and no permanent home for the 271 events that take place on the fairgrounds throughout the year. Casualties: flea market, bead show, glass show, c...hristmas village, tailgate antique show, antique auto show....the list is quite robust!

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October 14, 2009 at 12:30pm
Lisa Leeds
Lisa Leeds
Yes there is a group of people that have stepped up to save the fairgrounds..
November 30, 2009 at 8:52am
Erica Phillips Stubner
Erica Phillips Stubner
As a volunteer for the Starving Horse Rescue that is being housed at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds, I can not express how grateful we, and the horses, are for the use of the fair grounds. TN is the volunteer state, yet it doesn't seem to have a specific location to facilitate, utilize and promote the massive amount of selfless volunteers, and ... See Morelife-saving causes that are here. The fair grounds has been such a place for the past three weeks and there are 83 horses alive AND healthy because of the fair grounds. Thank you Steve for not only allowing these horses a second chance, but for also taking a personal interest and visiting them on a daily basis with a huge smile on your face. We NEED the fair grounds even more now than ever before. Visit my page at Power of One Charity to follow the Starving Horses in Nashville cause and to be a part of our effort to keep the fairgrounds AND change the law that allows innocent horses to be so horribly neglected with just a slap on the hand. Thank you Tennessee State Fair! Erica Stubner
December 13, 2009 at 9:50am
Morgan

Morgan what was the decision about the fair on the october 6th meeting?

October 10, 2009 at 12:57pm · Report
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It was. The fair is over and the fairgrounds are being taken over by metro finance on 6/30/10. As far as I know there is no plan in place for a 2010 fair and no permanent home for the other 271 events held at the fairgrounds site over the year.
October 14, 2009 at 12:24pm
Morgan
Morgan
well thats sad to hear. it looks like if people in tennessee were so passionate about thier state fair, they wouldnt let it die, or atleast they would try to encourage other cities to take it over. im sorry for this awful news and i hope that we can all enjoy the tennessee state fair next year at another time.
October 14, 2009 at 12:30pm
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Tennessee State Fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHy1byOYxsM

Just because I love the nostagia of any long-standing tradition. I miss it when stuff goes away for good!

Memories of Nashville: State Fair
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In this segment from NPT's MEMORIES OF NASHVILLE, the State Fair at Nashville's Fair Park (now the Tennessee State Fairgrounds) is revisited by those who remember it best.
October 5, 2009 at 1:00pm
Margaret Harmon
Margaret Harmon
I LIVE AT FAIR PARK ALL THE TIME WHEN I WAS 10YRS OLD AND UP.I NEVER HAD TO PAY TO RIDE .I WOULD RUN ERRORS FOR MY FRIENDS PARENTS WHENEVER THEY WANTEDE FOOD.I LOVED FAIR PARK.GIVE ME THE SKYLINER AND THE SKYDIVER AND I WAS GOOD TO GO.
October 5, 2009 at 2:25pm
Gloria
Gloria
I WAS AT FAIR PARK ALL THE TIME ANOTHER TRADITION COME AND GONE JUST AS OPRYLAND AND IT SUXS I REALISE CHANGE IS GOOD BUT THOSE WERE A PART OF OUR HISTORY THAT WE CANT SHARE WITH OUR KIDS NOW
October 5, 2009 at 5:44pm
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Tennessee State Fair What's next for the state fair property? Shutting down on June 30th? What happens to flea market, Christmas Village, Gun Shows, Tailgate Antique Shows? Anyone want to form a joint venture and build an expo center? If Nashville doesn't, outlaying counties will!

September 30, 2009 at 11:12am
Eric Shane Carson
Eric Shane Carson
im in and willing
October 11, 2009 at 8:53am
Eric Shane Carson
Eric Shane Carson
lets all do what we can to save the fairgrounds the always wanna take everything away from nashville just like they did opryland another huge mistake
October 11, 2009 at 8:54am
J.m. Van Eaton

J.m. Van Eaton Fair's like this one are a big part of American fiber. It's not always about the money.It's much more than that.

September 25, 2009 at 6:50am · Report
Anna VanEaton

Anna VanEaton they just can't shut down the fair....it's the best. And supports local farmers too!

September 24, 2009 at 1:00pm · Report
Anna VanEaton
Anna VanEaton
I'm going to try my hardest to be there on Oct. 6.
September 24, 2009 at 1:01pm
Lori Beverley Flint

Lori Beverley Flint The thing I like best about the Fair is the diversity and variety of the people, exhibits, food, etc. It is like it's only little melting pot. How sad to see such an institution just vanish because some people have no vision.

September 24, 2009 at 12:40pm · Report
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Tennessee State Fair asks you to attend the Fair Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, October 6th at 4 p.m. in Wilson Hall. The people still have a voice in this city...if they speak up at least!

September 23, 2009 at 1:05pm
Glen Harness
Glen Harness
They still set the time when it makes it hard to get off work to attend these things.
September 23, 2009 at 1:34pm
Forest Sponseller
Forest Sponseller
I would love to see the State Fair remain in place. People have spoken in the past about certain areas of town that need to be demolished... With a little patience they rebounded, like downtown, east nashville and other like places. We just keep going and look for innovation instead of file 13. Innovation/creativity is what our Mayor needs instead of just giving up.
September 23, 2009 at 1:48pm