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.

You will want to treat yourself to the delights of traditional native food, such as fry bread, Indian tacos, and hominy made the “Indian way.”

Long Hunter State Park has kindly allowed us to use their facilities, so convenient parking will be available. Seating will also be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring along your own lawn chairs.

Come by and enjoy our weekend of festivities in October, a month designated as “Native American Indian Month,” by Bill Lee, Governor of Tennessee, and John Cooper, Mayor of Nashville.