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The Bell Witch Fall Festival is a 5 week, 3 production, professional theatre experience every Fall!

THE BELL WITCH FALL FESTIVAL- Less than an hour outside of Nashville the skyline dissipates giving way to rolling fields cloaked with the spicy, earthen smoke from dark fired tobacco barns. The winding roads lead you to the heart of Adams, Tennessee-- The home of the most documented haunting in American history-- The Bell Witch. For nearly two decades, just steps from the Bell family graves, The B

ell Witch Fall Festival has celebrated the stories of local history and legend. The 5 week festival hosts 3 stage productions beginning with Red River Tales, a free event that celebrates the musical and storytelling history of the area. It is followed by the acclaimed musical SMOKE which stories the tobacco wars of the early 1900s, and the grand finale, the haunting, nail-biting masterpiece of SPIRIT: The authentic history of The Bell Witch. For ticketing information, production dates and times, visit www.bellwitchfallfestival.com

08/31/2026

Some stories are meant to be told. Others are meant to be experienced.

This fall, the Bell Witch Fall Festival brings three original productions to the stage, each with its own story, sound and style.

From the haunting history of SPIRIT: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee, to the powerful story behind SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders, to the music, comedy and throwback entertainment of The Bell Witch Opry R***e, there’s a whole season of storytelling waiting for you.

These productions give audiences a chance to connect with the history, legends and stories of our community in a way that only live theatre can.

Make plans to join us this fall and experience the stories for yourself.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at communityspiritinc.simpletix.com.

08/29/2026

The legend of the Bell Witch has been told for generations… but what do people in Robertson County think? 👀

We took the question to the community: Is the Bell Witch real? 🕯️

Watch what they had to say, then decide for yourself!

Experience the story for yourself in SPIRIT: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! https://communityspiritinc.simpletix.com/

08/27/2026

Think you can spin a tall tale? ✍️

Folklore and history go hand in hand in Robertson County. From the Bell Witch Haunting to the Carr Creek Critter, the stories told around our campfires seem to get more incredible with every telling!

Now, we’re inviting up-and-coming storytellers ages 10-18 to write a tall tale of their own for the Tall Tale Teller Competition.

Three winners will be selected to have their stories featured during Red River Tales at the Bell Witch Fall Festival!

Entries must be between 13-3,000 words and received by October 1.

Submit entries to: [email protected]

08/25/2026

Step into the history and heritage of Adams at Red River Tales! 🌾

On Saturday, October 17, Red River Tales will bring the Bell School Complex grounds to life with the traditions, craftsmanship, stories and music that have been passed down through generations.

Throughout the afternoon, watch local artisans demonstrate heritage skills including to***co twisting, blacksmithing, chandlery, broom making and more! Take a break for a bite from local food vendors while enjoying clogging, storytelling and musical performances on the flatbed stage.

Red River Tales daytime activities are FREE and open to everyone from 3:30 to 6 PM.

At 6:30 PM, the evening continues with The Bell Witch Opry R***e, a separate ticketed performance in the Kay Bagby Theatre.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17! Come spend the afternoon celebrating the stories, skills and traditions our community was built on. 🍃

08/21/2026

The story of SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders is powerful, but it’s the people who bring it to life that make it unforgettable. 🎭

Meet the talented cast stepping into the world of The Black Patch and taking audiences back to a time when corporate greed, fear, and impossible choices divided farming communities and left a lasting mark on the region.

With a fiery bluegrass score and a story rooted in the turmoil of The To***co Wars, this cast will take audiences into the heart of a farming family caught between loyalty, survival, and forces much bigger than themselves.

See these storytellers on stage this fall! Grab your tickets for SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders here: communityspiritinc.simpletix.com

08/19/2026

Broadway pedigree. America’s sweetheart. A story that brings them home.

The Bell Witch Fall Festival is thrilled to welcome back two powerhouse performers to the roles of Callie and Owen Hartley in SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders.

Cassie Donegan, New York actor and Miss America 2026, and Bradley D. Gale, an original Chicago company member and national touring performer of Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, return to Tennessee to once again bring the Hartleys’ story to life.

Two celebrated performers. Two unforgettable roles. One powerful return to the Bell Witch Fall Festival.

08/17/2026

🎭 Tickets are LIVE!

The wait is over! Tickets for all three of our fall productions are officially on sale, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the Bell Witch Fall Festival.

This year’s lineup brings three unforgettable experiences to the stage: SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders, SPIRIT: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee, and The Bell Witch Opry R***e.

For more than two decades, Community Spirit and The Bell Witch Fall Festival have been bringing the stories, traditions, and history of the Sulphur Fork and Red River area to life through live theatre. What started with a handful of local citizens believing professional theatre could thrive in a rural community has grown into something we’re incredibly proud to share year after year.

And we couldn’t do it without you.

To everyone who has attended a show, shared a post, brought your family, supported our productions, or simply believed in what we’re building here, thank you. Your support allows these stories to continue being told and shared with generations to come.

Now, it’s time to make this fall one to remember.

Get your tickets today: communityspiritinc.simpletix.com

We’ll see you at the Bell Witch Fall Festival!

08/15/2026

For centuries, the shadowed valleys of Tennessee have been home to stories of the unexplained… but one legend stands above the rest.

SPIRIT: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee brings audiences into the mystery of America’s most documented haunting, sharing the unexplainable events that terrorized the Bell Family more than 200 years ago.

For over two decades, this theatrical thriller has captivated audiences on the grounds of the old Bell Family Farm.

Come experience the story that has fascinated generations and uncover the mystery for yourself.

Tickets drop on August 17!

08/14/2026

A story from the past. A legacy that still echoes today.

SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders brings to life the powerful story of The To***co Wars and the events that forever shaped the communities of The Black Patch.

Set in an open-air theater surrounded by the sweet smell of Dark Fired To***co, this moving production takes audiences into the heart of a farming family caught between loyalty, survival, and impossible choices. With a fiery bluegrass score and a story rooted in the history of the region, SMOKE is an experience you won’t want to miss.

The stage is being prepared, and we can’t wait to share this unforgettable story with you at the Bell Witch Fall Festival.

Tickets go on sale on the 17th!

08/12/2026

Red River Tales is bringing some exciting new additions to the 2026 Bell Witch Fall Festival!

You already know and love the stories, traditions, music, and heritage that make Red River Tales so special. This year, we’re adding two exciting new experiences!

🎤 The all-new Bell Witch Opry R***e will take the stage for an evening of original comedy, familiar music, and old-school variety show entertainment!

✍️ We’re also introducing the Tall Tale Teller Competition for school-aged writers ages 10-18, with winning stories featured throughout the afternoon!

Red River Tales festival activities will be FREE from 3:30 to 6 PM, followed by The Bell Witch Opry R***e at 6:30 PM, which will be a ticketed event.

Tickets for The Bell Witch Opry R***e go on sale August 17, and we’ll be sharing more details soon about how to enter the Tall Tale Teller competition!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Bell School Complex Kay Bagby Outdoor Theatre. We can’t wait to celebrate Red River Tales with you!

Address

7617 Highway 41N
Adams, TN
37010

Telephone

+16156961300

Website

http://bellwitchfallfestival.com/

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