Tourism Events

Music in the Park at The Stage is back Summer Vibes & Good Times will happen all summer.  Join us in Downtown Martin, TN for  festive music, delicious food, and community spirit. All concerts are free to attend and open to community. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and picnic. We will have a few bleachers and picnic tables available for attendees. Food Vendors Opens at 4:30 pm each night. 2023 The Stage Music Lineup Thur. June 15 7PM - Jazz Band Thur. June 22 5:30PM - 30Vice Band Thur. June 29 - Martin Community Band Sat. July 1 7PM - Roy Band The Martin Public Library will be open till 8PM on Thursday nights and will have a free activity table set up for attendees.

Music in the Park at The Stage is back Summer Vibes & Good Times will happen all summer.  Join us in Downtown Martin, TN for  festive music, delicious food, and community spirit. All concerts are free to attend and open to community. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and picnic. We will have a few bleachers and picnic tables available for attendees. Food Vendors Opens at 4:30 pm each night. 2023 The Stage Music Lineup Thur. June 22 5:30PM - 30Vice Band https://youtu.be/tXMKmcSVvJA Thur. June 29 - Martin Community Band Sat. July 1 7PM - Roy Band The Martin Public Library will be open till 8PM on Thursday nights and will have a free activity table set up for attendees.

Music in the Park at The Stage Star Spangled Celebration  Summer Vibes & Good Times will happen all summer.  Join us in Downtown Martin, TN for  festive music, delicious food, and community spirit. All concerts are free to attend and open to community. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and picnic. We will have a few bleachers and picnic tables available for attendees. Food Vendors Opens at 4:30 pm each night. 2023 The Stage Music Lineup Thur. June 29 - Martin Community Band Sat. July 1 7PM - Roy Band The Martin Public Library will be open till 8PM on Thursday nights and will have a free activity table set up for attendees.

Music in the Park at The Stage is back Summer Vibes & Good Times will happen all summer.  Join us in Downtown Martin, TN for  festive music, delicious food, and community spirit. All concerts are free to attend and open to community. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and picnic. We will have a few bleachers and picnic tables available for attendees. Food Vendors Opens at 4:30 pm each night. Rock out with the ever-entertaining Brady Weldon who will be fronting the show along with lead singer Roy Barberi all night for the Sesquicentennial Concert Celebrating 150 Years Saturday, July 1st. Joining us will also be the multi-talented Kelly King and Sean Murray with John Isbell as our MC that night! We'll be hitting the stage at 7:30pm to rock! Free to attend. Food trucks onsite. Bring your lawn chairs. IT WILL BE A PARTY FOR SURE! Grab all the details at https://theroyband.com/ Sat. July 1 7PM - Roy Band https://youtu.be/yyZwHq3gKbo The Martin Public Library will be open till 8PM on Thursday nights and will have a free activity table set up for attendees.

The July 4th special celebrations include the opening of the Centennial Time Capsule at the CE Weldon Building at 10am. The CE Weldon Building is located at 100 Main Street in Downtown Martin. This event will be hosted partially outdoors. Light refreshments will be served and limited edition 150 commemorative items will be distributed at this event. The Martin Loves America spectacular fireworks celebration will also take place on July 4th at the Martin Recreation Complex. Fireworks will begin at 9pm.  

Join the City of Martin as we celebrate the 4th of July with the BIGGEST BANG in Northwest Tennessee at our Martin Loves America, FREE Fireworks Show and Live DJ Date: Tuesday, July 4 2023 Location: Martin Rec Complex 8457 Highway 45E South Fireworks Display Begins around 9:00PM or sunset ( please arrive a few minutes early)  Bring a picnic, chairs, and refreshments for the whole family and relax in the grass or watch and listen from your vehicle. Sync and listen to the fireworks music on FM 98.5. We love Martin so make sure to post and share pictures using #MartinTN and #MartinLovesAmerica throughout the night! The Martin Rec Complex also offers a walking trail, pond for fishing, play grounds, and a fenced in dog park. Make plans to bring the whole family and enjoy your 4th of July holiday with us!

The Martin Great Pumpkin Parade is Tuesday, October 31. Get ready for fun this Halloween at the annual Great Pumpkin Parade trick or treat event in Historic Downtown Martin, Tennessee! This spooktacular event is a fun filled afternoon of candy, costumes, and community spirit. Here's everything you need to know about the Martin Great Pumpkin Parade.  Date and Time: Tuesday, October 31st at 3:30 PM. Meeting Point: The parade will kick off at the City of Martin Public Library front steps. Gather there with your kids, all dressed up in their most boo-tiful costumes. The Parade Route: Follow our friendly librarians along the downtown route as they guide you to local businesses, where trick-or-treating treasures await. This event is tailor-made for children in 5th grade and under. But remember, the little ghosts and goblins will need to have a parent or an older sibling accompanying them for a safe and enjoyable experience. All About the Costumes: Speaking of costumes, don't forget to dress up! Whether you're a pint-sized witch or a towering mummy, Halloween attire adds to the fun and the overall spook-tacular atmosphere. Please no overly scary or adult suggestive costumes. Make sure to bring your favorite candy bag or […]

2023 Martin Veterans Day Parade The City of Martin, Tennessee and Rolling Thunder TN-6 welcome you to help honor and salute all of our veterans and active military. The 2023 Martin Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal is Robert Chappell. Mr Chappell is the only remaining WWII veteran in Weakley County. There are only 160,000 WWII veterans left in the country. Chappell celebrated his 100th birthday on October 4th. The parade will be held on Saturday, November 11th at 10AM. The Missing Man ceremony will be held immediately following the parade at the City of Martin Public Library Stage. The parade route will begin at the corner of Lovelace and University Street and continue through Downtown Martin. Parade participation is free. Businesses and groups are welcome to participate. All veterans and family members are welcome to ride or walk in the parade. Anyone wising to participate in the parade needs to arrive for lineup at 9am in the UT Martin Business Building Parking Lot. For more information contact or to sign up in advance please call David Hawks at 731-225-0892. All Veterans are invited to a luncheon at the American Legion following the program. Lunch hosted by Auxiliary Unit 55. The American Legion […]

2023 Martin Christmas Parade The annual Martin Christmas Parade is a small town holiday tradition you don't want to miss. The Martin Christmas parade is hosted by the Martin Kiwanis Club. Each year the parade has a new theme, the 2023 theme is Deck the Halls. The parade begins at the UT Martin Football Stadium and continues down University Street and Lindell Street through Downtown Martin. Join us for the 2023 Christmas parade on Monday, December 4th. The parade begins at 7:00pm and usually ends about 8:00pm depening and number of participants. Interested in riding in the parade? Register and pay here on Eventbrite. Link Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2023-martin-kiwanis-club... Entry fee: $5.00 Deadline for entries: December 1st Lineup begins at 5:30 p.m.Judging is to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the UTM Football Parking Lot Parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. Three floats in each of commercial and non-commercial divisions will be awarded prizes judged on the following categories: Demonstration of Parade Theme Originality Workmanship Overall appearance Creativity and use of color Best demonstration of Christmas spirit Most beautiful Participation and enthusiasm of entry workers/riders/walkers Overall attractiveness In addition, one vehicle (not a float) will receive a prize as best decorated vehicle! For […]

The 11th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast will be Monday, January 15th 2024. Honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his mission to Dream with a Vision and Live with a Purpose. Join the City of Martin, the University of Tennessee at Martin, and the UTM Black Student Association for a morning of good food, music, and fellowship. This event brings together community and university to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and raise awareness to live with purpose. At the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast you will hear from our keynote speaker, musical performances, and honor three different award recipients including The Alpha Award, The Torch Award, and The Harold Conner Award. Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Mark McCloud, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion University of Tennessee at Martin. Welcomes by: Randy Brundige Mayor, City of Martin ; Dr. Yancy Freeman Chancellor, The University of Tennessee at Martin ; Ms. Terriann Ray President of UT Martin Black Student Association. Invocation by: Pastor Nelson Youngblood, Refreshing Church Entertainment: Pianist, Dr. Danny Donaldson Optometrist, Eyecare Center of Martin ; Mr. Slade Robertson Bachelor of Arts in Music ; Mr. Jarvis Banks–Lee Keynote Speakers: […]