Day Trippin in Lauderdale County TN

08/21/2026

The 2026 Lauderdale County Fair Exhibit Guide is now available to help you prepare for this year’s fair.

Exhibitors of all ages are encouraged to begin planning their entries in Cultural & Domestic Arts, Sewing & Textile Arts, Culinary Arts, Photography, Horticulture & Field Crops, and 4-H & FFA Exhibit Boards.

Review the exhibit classes, lot descriptions, and department rules now so your entries are ready when exhibit registration and drop-off begin.

Exhibit drop-off will be:
Sunday, September 13 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 14 | 2:00–7:00 p.m.

Cash premiums, Best of Show recognition, and selected State Fair entry opportunities will be available. We look forward to showcasing the talent and hard work of our community at the 2026 Lauderdale County Fair.

08/14/2026

Celebrate 250 Years of America at the TN250 Festival in Henning!
History, heritage, culture, and community will come together for a very special celebration on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as Lauderdale County welcomes visitors to the TN250 Festival on Choctaw Tribal Lands in Henning, Tennessee.
With the theme “Honoring Our Heritage • Celebrating Our Future,” the TN250 Festival is more than an event—it is an opportunity to recognize the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped our community while joining Tennessee in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
A Celebration of Choctaw Heritage
Lauderdale County has a rich and diverse history, and the TN250 Festival will proudly highlight the heritage and traditions of the Choctaw people. Guests will have the opportunity to experience traditional dances, drumming, storytelling, artisan demonstrations, cultural programs, and authentic food.
The festival is designed to bring people together to learn, celebrate, and gain a greater appreciation for the history and culture that remain an important part of our region.
Something for Everyone
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., festivalgoers can enjoy a full day of activities, including:
Choctaw cultural demonstrations and programs
Traditional dancing and drumming
Storytelling and artisan demonstrations
Authentic Choctaw and Native American food
Arts, crafts, jewelry, and unique merchandise from vendors
Opportunities to learn more about local and regional history
Activities celebrating Tennessee and America's 250th anniversary
The celebration will continue into the evening with a special concert by Triston Harper at 7:00 p.m.
Proudly Choctaw. Proudly Tennessee.
One of the most meaningful parts of this event is the partnership behind it. The TN250 Festival represents organizations and individuals coming together to celebrate the history of our area and share it with visitors from across Tennessee and beyond.
The festival is presented with the support and partnership of the Tennessee Choctaw Development Club, Tennessee America 250, West Tennessee Bluffs & Bottoms, Lauderdale Chamber Economic & Community Development, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort, and other community partners.
Events like this are especially important to rural communities. They create opportunities for tourism, support vendors and small businesses, introduce visitors to our communities, preserve important traditions, and give the next generation an opportunity to learn about the people and events that helped shape the place we call home.
Make Plans to Join Us!
We invite everyone to spend the day with us and be part of this historic celebration.
TN250 Festival
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Festival Begins at 9:00 a.m.
Triston Harper Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Choctaw Tribal Lands
1230 TN-87, Henning, TN 38041
Bring your family and friends and experience a day filled with culture, history, food, music, demonstrations, vendors, and community fellowship.
As America celebrates 250 years, we have a unique opportunity to celebrate not only where we are going, but also the people, cultures, and traditions that helped bring us here.
ONE PEOPLE. ONE LAND. ONE FUTURE.
Proudly Choctaw. Proudly Tennessee.
Come visit, participate, and celebrate with us on August 22!

08/12/2026

02/21/2024

Please join us at UT Martin Ripley Center for a Chamber Coffee this Friday from 8:00am till 9:00am Please make plans to join us and help support local!

03/01/2023

This Saturday is FIRST SATURDAY. Let's have fun while supporting local businesses. Let's SHOP, EAT, and EXPLORE Lauderdale County. We have three chamber rocks hidden throughout the county. Find the rock and win $25 to spend with our chamber members.

Small Business First Saturday Discounts

• Always Something- Refreshments, Door Prizes & Discounts

• Teal Avery- Winter Clearance- 40% off all Jeans (Excluding Capris), 40% off all sweaters & shackets, 30% off all long sleeve, 50% off all shoes, 20% off accessories.

• Hobock House of Antiques- What can $10 Buy- Anything priced $50 and less is $10

• Something Special Ripley- Gift Basket Giveaway

• Ripley Nutrition- $1.00 Off Loaded Teas

• Northside Furniture & Boutique- 10% off Purchase

• Kissell’s Kitchen- 10% off appetizers

• Hwy 51 Smoker Friendly- Get a can drink and Reese’s candy for $1.00

• A Touch of Class- 20% off clothing (Excluding Clearance) and 30% off Craft Supplies (No sale on Sympathy items)

• Shoe Barn- 10% off Hey Dudes and T-Shirts ( Regular Priced)

• Alleyway Station Halls- Each purchase that day will have their name put in for a drawing for a Free Meal for Two

• Key Corner Halls- Two Single topping Pizzas for $20

• Rosebriar- 15% off Purchase

• Sandbar & Honeyhole Co- $10 Off any Monthly tanning package, $7 Off any tanning lotion priced $25 or more, BOGO 1/2 off any Spray tan

• Doggie Boutique & Salon- Free Nail Clipping

• Mills Food Plaza- Free 12 oz. Can drink with purchase of a Chicken Snack Pack

• Unique Properties will have refreshments. Stop by for a visit.

• Landers CDJR and Ford North will be doing a 29.95 plus tax Oil Change on 5-quarts of oil excluding diesel on all First Saturdays of each month

Also stop by Unique Properties for refreshments and visit with their agents.

Plus, many others participating with sales, giveaways, and specials! Come on out Saturday March 4th and support Lauderdale County!
Shop Local, Eat Local, Explore Local
They are the Heartbeat of our Communities!!!!

Look for the Chamber Rock and win $25. They are hidden at some of our local businesses.

02/15/2023

Coming soon to local businesses near you. We will be out in the community speaking with local business owners about this event. The First Saturday event will take place on Saturday, March 4th. We are asking local businesses, restaurants, tourist destinations, etc. to offer discounts, drawings, refreshments, tastings, sales on items, and/or percentage off. We will do doing this event the first Saturday every month. I will be out delivering flyers to local businesses this week and next week. If you are wanting to participate in First Saturday comment below with your business name and any type of sale or promotion you will be doing. We will be hiding the Chamber Rock at a local business in the county. If you find the rock you will win $25 dollars in Chamber Bucks to be spent locally. Let's have fun and let's go explore Lauderdale County, Tennessee!!!!! 'sgrowingon

06/09/2022

Lots of events going on county-wide. Mark your calendar for June 25th , 9am Red, White & Bike Parade. Fish & Music starting at 4pm.