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Updated Sept 19, 2026 Beau Knowles, adding The Pride in the Fall Ya'll article I've answered questions from my followers. Why are we having Pride in the Fall? I think it's because there's cooler weather in the Fall, also if the pride festivals are divided enough festival goers can make it to more events in different areas. I myself went to 12 pride festivals in 2026. Besides Pride is 365 days a year. We have many events happening in the fall ya'll. Follow the link to see my list.
Pride Festivals in the South" 2026 Beau Knowles, Knox LGBT Businesses
Small town pride festivals are my favorite because it remindes me of a family reunion. We all gather for a day of sharing information at the resources tables, sharing our experiences, dancing, laughing and finding community.
See my list that includes Eastern and Middle Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and Michigan. I will be updating this article as I become aware of more event dates. Enjoy. Happy Pride ~ Beau
Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1936934880097492
YOUTH PRIDE FESTIVAL Oak Ridge TN, First Presbyterian Church, our mission is to have a place where LGBT youth can celebrate themselves in a safe and welcoming environment. We fully embrace pride, self-expression, and especially self-love. @YouthPrideFest
MEMPHIS PRIDE FESTIVAL Memphis, Tennessee, Robert Church Park, Powered by Mid-South Pride. Memphis Pride the largest gathering for the LGBT+ community in the Mid-South https://midsouthpride.org/
FRANKLIN PRIDE FESTIVAL Franklin TN, The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, PFLAG Franklin and TEP partner to stage a community event that seeks to Celebrate, Support, Engage and Unite the community on behalf of our LGBTQ family and neighbors and their allies. @FranklinprideTN https://franklinpridetn.org/
ROCKWOOD PRIDE 10-9pm Rockwood TN the " Steampunk Kollectic Oddities SKO 300 West Rockwood Street Rockwood TN, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is child friendly and free. At 7:00 p.m. there is a 21 and older, show with $5 admission to raise money for Rainbow youth project. A national lgbtq youth supportive organization. The event will have Vendors, food trucks, carnival games for kids. Event page
GATLINBURG PRIDE MARCH
PRIDE MARCH Gatlinburg TN 5:30pm 4th Annual Gatlinburg Pride March, Kick off Pride Month at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. We will meet at 4:30 pm below the lower plaza of the Aquarium and Gatlinburg Trolley Office. Hosted by Sevier lgbtqia2s+ Allies
PRIDE PICNIC June 2, 2024 Gatlinburg TN 6:30pm -8:30 pm, Mynatt Park Pavilion, 634 Ashbury Lane Gatlinburg, TN Hosted by Sevier lgbtqia2s+ Allies
Pulaski Pride Website https://pulaskipride.online
PULASKI TN PRIDE FESTIVAL was hosted by @SoulWaves Sanctuary.
UPPERCUMBERLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL
UPPER CUMBERLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL Cookeville, TN, Dogwood Park, 11am to 5pm. Upper Cumberland Pride (UCP) unites the LGBTQIA+ and allied communities to support inclusion, dignity, and equality of all people. We build safe, inclusive communities in Cookeville, Tennessee, and the surrounding Upper Cumberland region, accepting and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations or gender identities. We invite everyone to join us in this joyous celebration of Pride. Please contact Upper Cumberland Pride at ucpridetn@gmail.com, on our facebook Upper Cumberland Pride with questions. Hosted by UCPride.org/festival
WEST KNOX PRIDE
WEST KNOX PRIDE FESTIVAL 4th Annual West Knoxville Pride event! This year we are expanding to make room vendors, resources, a teen table and more family-friendly fun! Hosted by @WeKnoNow West Knox Pride West Knox Pride Festival
SOBER PRIDE
SOBER PRIDE Knoxville TN J Frog Juice The Boocherie 2930 Sutherland Ave Knoxville TN Sponsored with Frog Juice Boocherie, we're hosting a Pride Fest completely alcohol free. Workshops, vendors, & performers! Event Link https://www.facebook.com/events/963444272032432
SWEETWATER PRIDE FESTIVAL
SWEETWATER PRIDE FESTIVAL Sweetwater TN, Sweetwater Duck Park, Sweetwater Pride's mission is to bring awareness to the LGBTQ+ community in Monroe County, TN. Hosted by @SweetwaterPride
CLEVELAND TN PRIDE
SOKNO PRIDE FESTIVAL
SOKNO PRIDE FESTIVAL South Knoxville TN, 8 a.m. to Midnight, Sevier Ave. SoKno Pride is the non-profit organization that produces the LGBTQIA+ event in South Knoxville’s Sevier Ave. community. Hosted by @SoKno Pride SoKno Pride South Knoxville TN
JEFFERSON COUNTY PRIDE FESTIVAL Dandridge TN Join us for a celebration of Appalachian LGBTQ+ Pride! Jeff Co pride is thrilled to announce our 2nd annual pride is a go! This year, we will be at field 1 at the Dandridge Field of Dreams. Bring your sunscreen. Stay tuned for more info. https://www.facebook.com/events/411144551667577
RAINBOW FESTIVAL Johnson City, TN. Founder's Park celebrate pride month in Johnson City, TN Hosted by Pride TriCities The Pride Community & Education Center
RUCO PRIDE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION Murfreesboro TN, Oaklands Mansion, RuCo Pride's first ever Pride Celebration! We invite all of Rutherford County to join us in celebrating everyone on the queer spectrum, including our allies. Hosted by Ruco Pride
NASHVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL Nashville TN, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway, Strengthening and celebrating the LGBTQIA community in Nashville since 1988. Hosted by NashvillePride.org (This festival has an entrance fee)
ATHENS PRIDE There was not a Athens TN Pride in 2026
DICKSON PRIDE FESTIVAL Dickson TN, Holland Park, Dickson’s first-ever Pride Festival and Pride Pageant! Come hang out at this Family Friendly event for a day of shopping, eating, and good old-fashioned fun! Hosted by @Dickson Pride Fest Event Page
BLOUNT PRIDE FESTIVAL September 12, 2026 The purpose of Blount Pride is to uplift and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community of Blount County. We will do this through public events that make our lives and our stories visible and through building connections across the diversity of our experiences. Hosted by @BlountPride
KNOX PRIDE FESTIVAL is typically held in October but we have no information of a planned event.
BORO PRIDE FESTIVAL Murfreesboro TN, Boro Pride is bringing a festival of equality and acceptance to Murfreesboro. The event features performers, activities, and information booths for the whole family. (Location to be announced) Hosted by TNEP.org/Boro_Pride
TRI PRIDE TN FESTIVAL Bristol, TN/VA ,Tri Pride organizes a FREE annual event in the Tri-Cities, TN: the Tri Pride Parade & Festival. We are a registered non-profit, founded in October 2017. Hosted by TriPrideTN.org
CHATTANOOGA PRIDE FESTIVAL Oct 17, 2026 Chattanooga TN, LGBTQ+ Pride Festival for the greater Chattanooga area. Managed by Tennessee Valley Pride. Our volunteer board works year-round to bring the LGBTQ+ community and our allies together for events, various causes, and to build networks of support which benefit all of us. Hosted by ChattanoogaPride.com
HENDERSONVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL Hendersonville NC, to celebrate the power of diversity, unite and educate the community through PRIDE events and other activities. Jackson Park, Hosted by HendersonvillePride.org
BLUE RIDGE PRIDE FESTIVAL Asheville NC, Pack Square Park, Blue Ridge Pride Center: To promote equality, safety, and quality of life for western North Carolina’s LGBTQ+ and allied communities, working as a united community through advocacy, celebration, education and service. Hosted by BlueridgePride.org
KENTUCKIANA PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Louisville KY, Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park, Kentucky Pride Promoting social, economic, and health equity of Kentuckiana’s sexual and gender minorities, we advocate pride, celebrate achievements, and educate leaders. Hosted by kypride.com
CORBIN PRIDE Corbin KY, Downtown Corbin Nibroc Park 12pm-5pm, Different Variety of Vendors, Drag Performances, Follow our Facebook page for more details. Hosted by @CorbinPride
RICHMOND PRIDE FEST: Richmond KY, 12pm to 8pm at Irvine McDowell Park. Our event is free for attendees. Enjoy live entertainment, community vendors, great food and much more!
ATLANTA PRIDE FESTIVAL Atlanta GA, Piedmont Park The Atlanta Pride Committee is Georgia's oldest non-profit agency serving the LGBTQ community and serves as an advocate of and resource to gender and sexually diverse communities in Atlanta and the Southeastern United States. Brought to you by AtlantaPride.org (This festival has an entrance fee)
PULASKI VA PRIDE MARCH FESTIVAL Pulaski VA Pride in partnership with SWVA Pride is hosting our annual LGBTQIA+ pride festival. .Jackson Park, Vendors, Local Resources and Non Profits.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA PRIDE Salem VA, Southwest Virginia Pride, Inc, join us for Pride Fest 24, which will be relocating to a larger venue. Themed "Forward Together," promises to be grander than ever. New Location: Salem Civic Center 1001 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153 Southwest Virginia Pride Website https://www.swvapride.org/
SOUTH HAVEN PRIDE FESTIVAL South Haven, Michigan, Pride in the Park, Stanley Johnston Park 12pm-10pm. Prioritizing Safety and Inclusivity. (I offer my support to this small pride festival in way of this article.) Brought to you by South Haven Pride https://southhavenpride.com/
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