No Native History Association events scheduled. See Other Events below
Please note that the following information is provided by the event organizers or from public information provided by them. Native History Assocation is not responsible for accuracy of the information. If you plan on travelling a long way it might be a good idea to check directions on a map and to contact the organizer to make sure the event has not been cancelled. Please note the time zones.
In The Spirit of Dragging Canoe - Past - Present- Future; 11 - 2 PM Sat., Sept. 12, 2026
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1808 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215
Celebrate 250 Years of Indigenous Resistance! Tennessee is the birthplace of 250 years of Indigenous resistance in the U.S. beginning with the Cherokee War of July, 1776. Sponsored by Indigenous Peoples Coalition. Refreshments provided.
For more info contact: Albert Bender, 615-337-8512, email:albertbender07@yahoo.com, IPCnashville@hotmail.com
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Sellars Farm Archaeology Awareness Hike [3 PM] - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM to Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT
Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area; 445 Poplar Hill Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090
Event Details - From the event website:
"Step back in time and explore the rich history of Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area, one of the best-preserved Native American town sites in the Southeast. Once home to a thriving Mississippian-era community, this site features a prominent ceremonial mound that offers insight into the social, political, and cultural life of the people who lived here centuries ago."
Free
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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park; 732 Stone Fort Drive Manchester, TN 37355
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, home to an ancient Native American earthwork enclosure, has a variety of events scheduled for September. Most are related to the Native history of the site. See their "Happenings" page for a complete list.
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Red Clay State Historic Park; 1140 Red Clay Park Road SW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Red Clay State Historic Park, site of the last seat of government of the Cherokee Nation before the Trail of Tears, has a variety of events scheduled for September. Most are related to the Native history of the site. See their "Happenings" page for a complete list.
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WilCo Pow Wow - Sept. 26th-27th, 2026
James E. Ward Agricultural Center / Wilson County Fairgrounds, Tennessee Boulevard Entrance; 914 Tennessee Blvd • Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
Event Details - From the event website:
"Experience the beauty and pageantry of a Native American Pow Wow: September 26-27, 2026. A celebration of life, culture, and community through dance, song, storytelling, food and crafts. Get ready to join us for an amazing experience featuring: Native American Food, Arts, & Crafts, Competition Pow Wow, Music and Dancing, Intertribal Dancing, Feel your heart pound to the beat of the drums, explore authentic Native Arts & Crafts, find amazing food vendors (you've got to try the Indian Tacos...yumm - plus Buffalo Burgers, Corn Soup, Roasted Corn, etc.), and so much more. This great event is fun for the entire family!"
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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park; 732 Stone Fort Drive Manchester, TN 37355
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, home to an ancient Native American earthwork enclosure, has a variety of events scheduled for October. Most are related to the Native history of the site. See their "Happenings" page for a complete list.
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Red Clay State Historic Park; 1140 Red Clay Park Road SW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Red Clay State Historic Park, site of the last seat of government of the Cherokee Nation before the Trail of Tears, has a variety of events scheduled for October. Most are related to the Native history of the site. See their "Happenings" page for a complete list.
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Native American Indian Association Tennessee Pow Wow - October 16-18, 2026
Long Hunter State Park; 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville, TN
Event Details - From the event website:
"Simply put, a Pow Wow is a gathering of American Indians who come to dance, celebrate, pray, laugh, and socialize. But for each person, the meaning of the Pow Wow, and their place in the ceremony, can only be defined by themselves. This fall, journey to Nashville, Tennessee, for an event you will always remember – a three-day festival offering you the opportunity to personally experience the culture and spirit of the American Indian people. The Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow attracts people from all over the state of Tennessee. Each October, Indians from around the Nation gather to share part of their culture. This spirited event is not just for the reunion of family and friends, but for anyone who would like to witness the spectacle and join in the celebration of the culture that is nurtured by more than 40,000 Indians who call Tennessee home today."
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Lines Were Drawn | ᏚᏂᏍᏓᏅᏅᏁᎯ (Du Ni Sda Nv Nv Ne Hi): The Treaty of Holston and Its Legacy - Closes February 1, 2027
East Tennessee History Center, Rogers-Claussen Feature Gallery, 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Details - From the event website:
"Lines Were Drawn traces the events that led to the Treaty of Holston from the fall of Fort Loudoun and the British Royal Proclamation of 1763, through the American Revolutionary War, the formation of the Southwest Territory, and on to the decades of Cherokee resilience, removal, and survival that followed. The exhibition draws on historic maps loaned by the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library, primary source documents from the National Archives, and artwork from the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Tennessee State Museum."
"The exhibition also features animated map sequences, engaging video presentations, and five interactive visitor-response stations that invite each visitor to locate themselves within the history."
Free Museum Admission for the duration of Lines Were Drawn
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