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.
The Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow brings people together to experience Native dancing, drumming, art and food and to learn about Native cultures from the people who carry those traditions forward.
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.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GATE
These hotels are approximately 5-8 miles from the Pow Wow grounds:
Econolodge Inn & Suites (HOST HOTEL) • 615-793-3600 • Exit 64 off I-24 East
Ramada • 615-793-9100 • Exit 64 off I-24 East
Quality Inn & Suites • 615-793-9999 • Exit 64 off I-24 East
Free parking is adjacent to Pow Wow grounds.
Primitive camping is available at the Pow Wow grounds. There are no hook-ups and no shower. Contact Gary Sanson at arrival for set-up: (931) 636-0838
2026 event information
Tim TallChief
Bill Takes-Horse
Medicine Tail Singers / Alex Alvarez
2026 event information
Native Americans ONLY
Entry fee for dancers: $8
NOTE: All categories require appropriate regalia. Regalia must be complete.
Contact Gary Sanson at arrival for set-up: (931) 636-0838
Native American crafts only.
Funded in part by a grant from SouthArts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
We are forever grateful to Debby Neely, Wade Payne, Aubrey Watson, Rachel Deeb and a myriad of other gifted photographers who have given unselfishly of their time and talent to capture textures, colors, and pageantry of our Pow Wows through the years.
Pow Wow is a fun event, but also a sacred event. Ceremonial songs and dances will be performed. For our patrons, we ask you to consider the following to make the Pow Wow an enjoyable experience for all.
If you have any questions, the Emcee, Arena Director, dancers, elders or staff are happy to help.
Most of all, enjoy yourself.
