Farragut Mayor and TML President Ron Williams, right, helps Santa Claus turn on the lights to Farragut's Light the Park event.
Municipalities across Tennessee are celebrating the season with a wide variety of events that bring holiday cheer to residents and visitors alike. Here are just some of the ways cities and towns are making their communities merry and bright!
The town of Jasper has put in an ice-skating rink that has become a popular attraction for local visitors. Vendors are on hand with hot cocoa and other treats around the rink.
Standing in for Santa's elves, Terry Napier and Lester Parks of the city of Bristol’s Department of Parks & Recreation hang decorations on the light poles in Downtown Center near the City’s iconic country music mural.
Santa Claus was present for Christmas in Collierville, which included a Tree Lighting Ceremony, concert, and free hot chocolate served by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Downtown Harriman is decked out in lights for Christmas.
The town of Saltillo wished local residents a Merry Christmas during the town Christmas parade
Plenty of holiday cheer was on display at Carthage's Christmas Parade.
Gatlinburg kicked off the holiday season with its Christmas Parade.
Martin will be celebrating the 39th Annual Santa’s Village display this year, which features 25,000 square feet of pure Christmas enchantment.
Santa Claus got a lift to the Somerville Christmas Parade from the Somerville Fire Department
Chattanooga city employees and officials - including Mayor Tim Kelly - participated in the annual MAINx24 festival in the city's Southside. MAINx24 is a 24-hour long festival celebrating Main Street and the surrounding neighborhood, held every December since 2007.
Smyrna celebrates the lighting of the town's Christmas tree following the annual Christmas Parade.
Despite the rain, residents of Red Bank came out in droves for the annual Christmas parade.
The CRR 1111 Caboose decorated for Christmas at the town of Unicoi Tourist Information Center
Santa Claus meets with visitors during A Cora Christmas in Lawrenceburg. A Cora Christmas began in 2015 to honor the memory of an infant named Cora. Her parents wanted to do something to keep her memory alive, so they began saving all the money they would have spent on her each year and then using that money to give Christmas to less fortunate children.
Rain didn't dampen the spirit of Santa Claus at Belle Meade's first-ever Christmas parade.
East Ridge city employees participate in the town's Christmas parade.
Nolensville held a Storytime with Santa as part of the town's holiday events.
Scenes from the Germantown Christmas parade
Newport Mayor Trey Dykes helps start Christmas in the City and the Newport Christmas parade.
The Grinch makes an appearance at Ashland City's Christmas parade.
Residents sing carols as Bartlett's tree lighting ceremony
Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic spends time with Santa Claus prior to Bolivar's Christmas parade.
The Columbia Fire Department escorts Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Columbia tree lighting following the city's Christmas parade.
The Cookeville Fire Department decorates its fire engines each year spreading Christmas cheer as it travels throughout the city.
Carriage rides around the square were part of Dyersburg's Christmas at the Farmers' Market.
Eagleville Town Hall is decorated for the season.
Residents gather for Franklin's tree lighting.
Goodlettsville residents got a chance to have Breakfast with Santa.
Greeneville's Christmas parade makes its way through downtown.
Mayor Todd Fowler helps hand out candy at Johnson City's Christmas parade.
Santa visits with youngsters in Jonesborough.
Residents enjoy holiday lights in Kingsport
Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell and friends rock around the Christmas tree at Lebanon's Christmas parade.
A gingerbread house makes its way through Millington's Christmas parade.
Morristown's holiday farmer's market hosts a crafting event.
Parade goers don't mind the weather in Sevierville.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Springfield Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Jennifer Waddell prior to kicking off the parade.
Christmas decorations in downtown Wartrace
White House's Department of Public Services puts the final touches in the town's Christmas tree.
Kingston Public Works Employee pulls double duty as Logan the Elf to check the town's Letters to Santa mailbox each morning.
Tennessee Ridge Town Hall decorated for the holidays.
Residents explore Farragut's Light the Park event.
The Grinch meets with residents at Light the Park in Farragut.
Christmas decorations at Campbell Station Plaza in Farragut
Youngsters enjoy Farragut's Light the Park.
Holiday lights in Farragut
Farragut's Light the Park event
Santa meets with Farragut families at Celebrate the Season, an annual event hosted by the Farragut Parks & Recreation Department.
Families get a chance to make Christmas cookies at Celebrate the Season, an annual event hosted by the Farragut Parks & Recreation Department.
Holiday decorations in downtown Jasper.
Jasper opened a skating rink for residents to enjoy downtown.
Jasper's historic depot and fire truck decorated for the season.
Decorations around Jasper for the holidays
Nighttime at the skating rink in Jasper
Decorations around downtown Jasper.
Bristol Public Works employees decorate the downtown for the holiday.
Collierville city officials serve up hot chocolate at the town's tree lighting ceremony.
Crowds gather for music around Collierville's square.
Serving up hot chocolate to keep Collierville residents warm during the tree lighting ceremony.
Residents enjoy a concert on the Collierville Square
Residents pose for photos with Collierville decorations.
The Harriman Utility Board lit up for Christmas.
Harriman's Municipal Plaza decorated for Christmas.
Decorations at Harriman's historic Carnegie Library.
Lights make downtown Harriman merry and bright.
Harriman's Temperance Hall decorated for Christmas.
A miniature version of Saltillo Town Hall in the town's Christmas parade.
The Pavement Restorations float in the Carthage Christmas parade.
A choir performs before the Carthage Christmas parade.
Parade entrants make their way through downtown Carthage.
Lights welcome visitors to Gatlinburg for the season.
The Bush's Baked Beans mascot joins Gatlinburg's holiday chili cookoff.
Snowmen can be found throughout Gatlinburg for the winter.
Gatlinburg's Christmas parade marches into town.
Gatlinburg's Fantasy of Trees decks the halls.
Cheerful snowmen welcome visitors to Gatlinburg.
The Gatlinburg parkway decorated with Christmas lights.
A display from Gatlinburg's Fantasy of Trees.
Crowds cheer for Gatlinburg's Christmas parade.
Visitors enjoy Santa's Village in Martin
The workers who put together Santa's Village in Martin.
Lights around Santa's Village in Martin.
Visitors enjoy the lighted displays at Santa's Village in Martin.
Santa's Village is a 39-year tradition in Martin.
Model trains at Santa's Village in Martin.
Visitors make their way through Santa's Village in Martin
Martin's Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex hosts Santa's Village.
Float prize winners following Somerville's Christmas parade.
Parade floats in Somerville's Christmas parade.
Holiday floats in Somerville's Christmas parade.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelley in the MAINx24 festival in the city's Southside.
Jackson Kayak officials participate in Chattanooga's MAINx24 festival in the city's Southside.
City officials participate in Chattanooga's MAINx24 festival in the city's Southside.
Smyrna Town Officials meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus prior to the town's Christmas Parade.
An ice skating rink in Smyrna gives youngsters a chance to learn a new skill.
Santa and Mrs. Claus make their entrance at the Smyrna Christmas Parade.
Decorations around the Depot in Smyrna.
Smyrna Police officers keep a festive spirit as they monitor the parade.
Parade floats bring holiday cheer in Smyrna.
Crowds gather around for the tree lighting in Smyrna.
Santa celebrates with Smyrna city officials following the town's tree lighting.
Floats in Smyrna's Christmas parade.
Creative costumes on display at Red Bank's Christmas parade.
Santa and Mrs. Claus as Red Bank's Christmas parade.
Red Bank's Christmas parade had plenty of holiday cheer.
Crowds gather for Red Bank's Christmas parade.
The Red Bank High School marching band performs at the parade.
Decorated vehicles participate in Red Bank's Christmas parade.
Crowds cheer on participants in Red Bank's Christmas Parade.
The Red Bank Lions Club's entry in the Christmas Parade.
Local Girl Scouts participate in the Red Bank Christmas parade.
Unicoi's Tourist Information Center decorated the local caboose for the holiday.
Santa helps light the city tree in Lawrenceburg.
Lawrenceburg Mayor Blake Lay sits on an antique fire engine preparing for the city's Christmas parade.
The City of Lawrenceburg sponsors Ingram Sowell Elementary School, and every year for the Christmas parade, several children and a teacher ride in the parade with the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor's dogs Roman and Ritz also are a part of the parade crew. The Christmas parade is hosted every year by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.
A Cora Christmas began in Lawrenceburg in 2015 to honor the memory of an infant named Cora. Her parents wanted to do something to keep her memory alive, so they began saving all the money they would have spent on her each year and then using that money to give Christmas to less fortunate children.
Since then, the completely FREE event has grown to a community-wide event with non-profit organizations and businesses all pitching in to make Christmas happy for all children. Over 1,000 children receive wrapped toys from Santa and get to have fun at multiple event tables/tents offering various activities.
Approaching Lawrenceburg's Historic Square on the parade route.
The Real Power Dance Drill team performs at Belle Meade's first ever Christmas parade.
Golf carts in the Belle Meade Christmas Parade.
Horses and their riders in the Belle Meade Christmas Parade.
A float honoring the historic Belle Meade Plantation in the Belle Meade Christmas parade.
Local school children participate in Belle Meade's Christmas parade.
The Belle Meade Christmas parade draws to a close.
Town Elf Nolen S. Ville spends his holiday season going around Nolensville Town Hall and the town to share information about holiday photo stops throughout the town and to give tips on how to keep your family safe this holiday season.
Santa Claus shares a story with Nolensville residents.
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to Nolensville residents after the town's tree lighting ceremony.
Santa visits with Nolensville residents prior to the tree lighting ceremony.
Germantown's Houston High School football team in the city's Christmas parade.
A Blue Christmas in the Germantown Christmas Parade.
Santa poses for pictures with pets in Germantown as part of a fundraiser by the Germantown Animal Shelter.
Local cheerleaders in Germantown's Christmas parade.
An appearance from the Grinch didn't ruin the holiday spirit during a fundraiser by the Germantown Animal Shelter.
The University of Memphis' float in the Germantown Christmas parade.
A classic car decorated for Germantown's Christmas parade.
Santa took pictures with Germantown residents as part of a fundraiser for the Germantown Animal Shelter.
Lining the city streets, residents watch as decorated floats, horses, school groups, clubs and booming marching bands slowly make their way along the parade route and wave to their neighbors.
Newport's Christmas in the City kicks off the holiday season with a parade and lighting of downtown decorations.
Newport Mayor Trey Dykes with Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of the city's holiday celebrations.
Nutcrackers aboard a float in Ashland City's Christmas parade.
Local businesses get in on the fun at Ashland City's Christmas Parade.
Local kids participate in Ashland City's Christmas parade.
Santa Claus makes an appearance at Bartlett's Christmas Parade.
Up on the rooftop at the Bartlett Christmas Parade
Elves get a lesson during Bartlett's Christmas parade.
Bolivar residents celebrate the season downtown.
A choral performance at Bolivar's Christmas parade.
Bolivar residents enjoy a downtown skating rink during the holidays.
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder helps kick off holiday festivities in downtown Columbia.
Santa and Mrs. Claus help turn on the lights in Columbia.
Parade-goers enjoy Columbia's Christmas Parade.
Santa Claus helps turn on the lights in Cookeville.
Musical performances at the tree lighting ceremony at Cookeville's Dogwood Park.
Elves gathered at Cookeville's Dogwood Park for the tree lighting ceremony.
Christmas on the Square in Dyersburg.
Santa Claus meets with youngsters in Dyersburg.
Dancers perform at Dyersburg's holiday Farmers' Market.
Eagleville residents gather for the town's tree lighting.
Eagleville officials gather before the town's tree lighting celebration.
Christmas lights at Eagleville Town Hall following the town's tree lighting ceremony.
Carolers perform at Franklin's Dickens of a Christmas event.
Crowds gather for the tree lighting in Franklin.
A choir performs at Franklin's tree lighting.
Goodlettsville City Hall decorated for the holidays.
Goodlettsville's holiday tree.
Greeneville's Fire and Rescue Department at the town's Christmas parade.
The Greeneville City Council float in the Greeneville Christmas parade.
A Whoville-themed float in Greeneville's Christmas parade.
Parade goers enjoy the festivities in Johnson City.
Parade entrants make their way through downtown Johnson City.
Santa Claus makes an appearance in Johnson City's Christmas parade.
Residents gather in downtown Jonesborough for holiday festivities.
The Grinch makes an appearance in Jonesborough.
A Kingsport Police K-9 dresses as Max from The Grinch.
Holiday lights in Kingsport.
Decorated trees bring holiday spirit to Kingsport parks.
Kason Lester serves as grand marshal for Lebanon's Christmas parade.
Lebanon rocks the holidays with a musical-themed Christmas parade.
Millington High School's float in the town's Christmas parade.
Local businesses participate in Millington's Christmas parade.
Santa Claus puts in an appearance at Millington's Christmas parade.
Residents participate in Christmas crafts as Morristown's holiday farmers' market.
Residents braved the rain to light Morristown's Christmas tree.
The Morristown Farmers' Market had a craft making section for its holiday celebration.
Sevierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen in the city's Christmas parade.
The start of Sevierville's Christmas parade.
Holiday decorations around Springfield
Springfield Mayor Ann Schneider-Williams, left, and Parade Grand Marshal Jennifer Waddell prior to Springfield's Christmas parade.
Bright lights at Sprinfield's Christmas parade.
Downtown Wartrace lit up for the season.
White House Public Services won second place in the town's Christmas parade.
The White House Utility District float in the White House Christmas parade.
The city of White House's Christmas tree after being lit.