Tourism and Events
Healthier Henderson County is hosting a Hygiene Drive all September! If you’re able, please consider donating new, unopened hygiene items. Every single item helps support youth and families right here in Henderson County. Drop-off locations: • ...
We’re thrilled to celebrate the newly restored Cub Lake Hall at Natchez Trace State Park! Join us as we officially celebrate the restoration of this beloved park gathering space with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 📅 Friday, September 18 ⏰ 9:30 ...
🎉🍓 RIBBON CUTTING: FRESHY FRESH! 🍓🎉 The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Freshy Fresh to our community! 🌯🥗🍓🥑🥭 Freshy Fresh is an independently owned and locally operated food truck bringing fresh, delicious options to ...
🚘🔥 BASH AT THE BEECH 2026! 🔥🏍️ Join us for BASH AT THE BEECH, hosted by the Beech River Cruisers, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 AM–4 PM at beautiful Beech Lake in Lexington, Tennessee! Get ready for a fun-filled day with awesome cars, ...
Scotts Hill Appreciation Days is an annual community celebration dedicated to honoring the people, businesses, history, and small-town spirit of Scotts Hill. The event features local vendors, food, entertainment, family-friendly activities, community ...
TOUCH-A-TRUCK Scotts Hill Appreciation Days Saturday, October 3rd Get up close and personal with the vehicles that keep our community moving! 🚒 Climb aboard a fire truck 🚓 Check out police vehicles 🚑 Explore emergency response vehicles 🚜 See ...
Get ready for some Fall fun on the Square! Join us SATURDAY, October 17th from 11AM–3PM in downtown Lexington for our Fall Festival on the Square! Enjoy a festive day filled with: Games & activities Shop & Eat at local businesses on Square Vendors Pet ...
Save the Date for the Annual Membership Social/Dinner
Annual 4th of July festival including music entertainment and a 30 minute firework extravaganza on Beech Lake in Lexington, Tennessee.
You are invited to a family night out each month on the first Friday. During May through October, you can enjoy live bands, downtown shopping, food trucks, local dining and occasional art displays. November through April, stroll though local shops and diners until 7 p.m. for your convenience. You can also take in the latest movies at the historic Princess Theatre throughout the year. In addition to enjoying popcorn and drinks, you may even meet one of favorite characters.
You will especially love downtown in the fall, when the air becomes crisp and provides the perfect atmosphere for family fun. Enjoy a 5K run, competitions, children’s activities, dance performances, local shopping and dining, live music, crafts and art on the Lexington Court Square.
Your Independence Day will be filled with memories when you are part of the annual Festival of the Lakes hosted by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lexington each July 4th. The largest festival in West Tennessee offers you water races, Beech Baby and Miss Festival of the Lakes Pageants, live entertainment, delicious food, BBQ hot on the grill and an extravagant fireworks display that brings 20,000 people to the banks of Beech Lake.
Our county is composed of the towns of Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Scotts Hill and Sardis. With recreational opportunities galore — seven lakes, the largest state park in Tennessee, great schools and livability that is second to none, Henderson County offers you a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to stay! It’s an ideal place to raise your family and grow your business.
You’ll find that the reasons abound: small-town charm without the big-city hassle, reasonable cost of living, gorgeous scenery and friendly people. You will be part of a diverse business community that prizes entrepreneurial drive and innovative thinking; most importantly, you will see that in Henderson County our people make us great! To learn more about retiring here, visit hctn.org.
For more information about the Beech Lake Family Campground, visit beechlakefamilycampground.vpweb.com. To learn more about the Beech River Watershed Development Authority, visit brwdalakes.com.
If you love music, you will love the integral role it has played in Henderson County. Johnny Cash performed at the very first Festival of the Lakes — back then known as the Water Festival. W.S. “Fluke” Holland, who lived in Henderson County, was a drummer for Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and the Million Dollar Quartet; he is known around the world as a true pioneer of American Rockabilly, country, folk and rock n’ roll. Henderson County native Murray Franklin “Buddy” Cannon, is a musician, songwriter and producer who has worked with Shania Twain, Sammy Kershaw, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Billy Ray Cyrus and Kenny Chesney.
You’ll find other notable musicians from Henderson County, including Cynthia Rhodes, best known for her role in the movie “Dirty Dancing;” Larry Campbell, an instrumentalist who has worked with Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and others; Whitney Duncan, a singer/songwriter from Scotts Hill; Raymond Parker Creasy, Jr., a former state banjo champion; Jonathan Singleton, a country music singer/songwriter and famous composer Ronnie Hughes.