Upcoming events.
Hatchie BirdFest
Unique outdoor adventures and over 200 species of birds await you on the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. The event will includes in-person nature walks and hikes, educational seminars, and more. Perfect for seasoned birders or beginners.
Details available as they are finalized at hatchiebirdfest.com
Exit 56 Blues Fest
Exit 56 Blues Fest celebrates the legacy of Brownsville bluesmen Sleepy John Estes, Hammie Nixon and Yank Rachell. The music festival takes place on the grounds of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville TN each Memorial Day weekend.
Tina Turner Heritage Days
Join fans from all over the world as they remember and share their love for the Queen of Rock while exploring her hometown. The 3-day event features special guests and tours of Nutbush.
An Afternoon with Billy Weir
Billy Weir was the first drummer for Harold Jenkins (aka Conway Twitty), when Weir was only 15 years old and later listed as one of Sun Records 5 Great Drummers. Weir started his music career as a drummer in a Jackson TN school band before his family moved to Memphis where he attended Humes High School. At age 83, he is releasing a compilation vinyl record with original songs that span his music career, including a remix of a song with Conway Twitty. Weir is also an author and owner / engineer at Gumball Recording Studios. Special guests will also be on hand for the release of his album "Here We Go Again." A special presentation and program at 3 pm.
TN Songwriters Week Qualifying Round
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is proud to be an official qualifying venue for the 2024 TN Songwriters Week. All singer / songwriters in all genres are eligible to compete. The Delta Heritage Center qualifier will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 1-5 pm. Only 20 slots are available. Winner of the qualifying round will move on to the next round to be held in Memphis the week of Feb. 18-24.
Sign up at this link.
Sleepy John's Country Blues Birthday Jam
Celebrating the birthdays of Brownsville Bluesman Sleepy John Estes (1/25) with birthday cake and more.
Ever wanted to write a Blues song? West TN Bluesman Elam McKnight will walk you through the structure of a Blues tune and share tips for creating your unique compositions at 10 am. Following the songwriting workshop, you can enjoy birthday cake and participate in an acoustic Blues jam session.
Bring your instruments, your voice or just your love for the Blues.
CLOSED NEW YEARS
Happy New Year! We will be closed from Sunday, December 31 through Tuesday, January 2. We will return to regular hours beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2024. See you next year!
CLOSED CHRISTMAS
We will be closed over the Christmas holiday to allow our staff the time to spend with family. Please be safe and we hope you enjoy your holiday with loved ones. We will reopen Wednesday, December 27, at 9 am.
CLOSED THANKSGIVING
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center and Tina Turner Museum will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23 through Friday, November 24. We will reopen Saturday, November 25, at 9 am and resume regular hours. We hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Santa, Snow & Cocoa
Photos with Santa, free cocoa for the kids and swirling snow - Nov. 10, 2023, from 5-8 pm. Start a new family tradition. Bring your cameras to catch the kids with Santa and their fun playing among the gently falling snowflakes. Food truck on site with free cocoa for the kids; great food options, too. Christmas music and more! Just a fun evening to kick off the holiday season!
Trick or Treat with Me
Bring your children, ages 12 and under, to Trick or Treat with us Tuesday, October 31, from 4-6 pm. As part of our community’s annual Trick or Treat with Me event. We’ll be passing out candy and allowing you to visit the museums after hours.
Tina Turner Heritage Days
Join fans from all over the world as they remember and share their love for the Queen of Rock while exploring her hometown. This year includes tributes to Tina and celebration of the 50th Anniversary of “Nutbush City Limits.” The 3-day event features special guests and tours of Nutbush.
Play Music on the Porch Day
Pop in to the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Brownsville TN, for a lunchtime concert on the porch with local artists from 11a-2 pm. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments for an acoustic jam session from 2-3 pm. Everyone is invited. All genre and instruments – including voices, and just folks wanting to hear some great music. This is a free event - bring your lawn chair and enjoy the mid-day concert.
Summer Jamz Festival
Summer Songz is an all day event featuring an Arts & Crafts Show and live music on the grounds of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Brownsville TN. The all-day concert features regional singer/songwriters. Food truck on site. Bring your lawn chairs. Sponsored by the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center.
Exit 56 Blues Fest
Exit 56 Blues Fest celebrates the legacy of Brownsville bluesmen Sleepy John Estes, Hammie Nixon and Yank Rachell. The music festival takes place on the grounds of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville TN each Memorial Day weekend.
Valerie June Book Signing
Meet Valerie June Hockett - a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, multi- instrumentalist and author from Humboldt Tennessee. Her newest book, "Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele," was just released November 1, and is a hardcover children’s book inspired by how June wrote the song “Somebody to Love” from her album Pushin’ Against a Stone.
Trick or Treat with Me
Bring your children, ages 12 and under, to Trick or Treat with us Monday, October 31, from 4-6 pm. As part of our community’s annual Trick or Treat with Me event. We’ll be passing out candy and allowing you to visit the museums after hours.
Ghosts of Haywood
Do you believe in ghosts? Many stories have been passed down through the ages including ghost stories and murmurings of strange and unexplainable happenings in Brownsville and Haywood County TN. Dn English will share some of these stories during a special Ghosts of Haywood event Friday evening, October 28, beginning at 6 pm.
Hatchie Bottom Bluegrass Jamboree
Join us for the Hatchie Bottom Bluegrass Jamboree – packed full of great bluegrass music. Shade tree pickers are welcome to come and enjoy pickin’ before and after our on stage acoustic performances. Bring your lawn chairs. Food truck on site. Fun for the entire family.
Tina Turner Heritage Days
Tina Turner Heritage Days is back, in person and ready to share the “Tina Love” one more time! Join fans from all over the world as they share their love for the Queen of Rock and explore her hometown.
You can learn more at https://www.tinaturnerheritagedays.com/
Antique Tractor Show
Annual Antique Tractor Show presented by Farmers Antique Tractor Club of Brownsville Tennessee.
Bring your antique tractor. | Demonstrators Welcome | No Entry Fee Required!
Registration begins at 9 a.m. | Awards at 1 p.m.
For more information, contact: 731-780-3236, 731-780-5488 or 731-780-0489.
An Evening with Jeff Dayton
Nashville songwriter and touring artist comes to Brownsville for an evening of songs and stories. From his 15 years as bandleader and guitarist with Hall of Fame legend Glen Campbell to his tours on guitar with Lee Greenwood and megastar Kenny Chesney, Jeff has kept the same upbeat gratitude and energy he's had since his early days in club bands. He's played shows on guitar with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Buck Owens and Bo Diddley to name a few of the greats.
Seating will be limited, please call 731-779-9000, to reserve yours. Food truck will be on site. Join us Saturday evening, Sept. 10 at 6 pm for "An Evening with Jeff Dayton!"
Play Music on the Porch Day
An official Worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day Event
Pop in to the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center for a lunchtime jam session on the porch. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments for an acoustic jam session from 11a-2 pm. Everyone is invited. All genre and instruments welcome – including voices, and just folks wanting to hear some great music.
Summer Jamz Festival
Summer Jamz Fest is an all day event featuring an Arts & Crafts Show (10-8) and Children’s Business Fair (10-2) on the grounds of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. An afternoon concert featuring all women begins at 4 pm - 8 pm. Food truck on site. Bring your lawn chairs.
Cars & Guitars
Welcoming the Hot Rod Power Tour as they travel across Tennessee. Food truck on site. Live music from 9a - 1p. Everyone welcome!
Summer Sounds
Summer Sounds! Each month on the 2nd Saturday afternoons (June - September), enjoy local and regional musicians sharing their original and favorite songs from the porch of the Delta Heritage Center.
Exit 56 Blues Fest
Exit 56 Blues Fest celebrates the legacy of Brownsville bluesmen Sleepy John Estes, Hammie Nixon and Yank Rachell. The music festival takes place on the grounds of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville TN each Memorial Day weekend.
Qualifying Round - TN Songwriters Week
The WT Delta Heritage Center will take on a listening room atmosphere as we host an official TN Songwriters Week Qualifying Round on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 2-5 pm.
20 songwriters will share their best original music and compete to advance to the Semi Finals at Lafayette's Music Room on Feb. 22 and the chance to perform at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, in March. The songwriters will be judged by peers in the music industry.
In person attendance is limited and you are asked to call (731-779-9000) to reserve your seat. Please be advised that masks are highly encouraged for in-person indoor events. Due to space, social distancing will be difficult.
The event will also live stream here.
#TNSongwritersWeek is a partnership with @TNVacation. #MadeinTN
Sleepy John's Country Blues Birthday Jam
Celebrating the birthdays of Brownsville Bluesmen Sleepy John Estes (1/25) Hammie Nixon (1/22) and Yank Rachell (3/16) with birthday cake and more.
At 1 pm enjoy the film "Blues Trail Revisited." Filmmaker Ted Reed travels to the Deep South to explore the origins and legacy of the blues. The film includes footage of a visit with Sleepy John Estes in Brownsville.
Bring your instruments, your voice or just your love for the Blues because at 3 pm the open Blues jam begins. This is a true acoustic jam session.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! We will CLOSE at 2 pm Friday, December 31 and Reopen Tuesday, January 4 at 9 am. Here’s to a Safe and Healthy 2022!
Closed
We will be closed December 24-27 in order for our staff to spend time with family this holiday season. We wish each and everyone of you a very blessed, joyous and safe holiday! Merry Christmas!
TN Songwriters Week Qualifying Round Sign-Up
Sign up for TN Songwriters Week Qualifying Round Feb. 5, 2022 at the Delta Heritage Center.
Play Music on the Porch Day
Play music on the Porch Day - August 28 at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Brownsville TN