Middle Tennessee Handbell Festival 2026

MIDDLE TENNESSEE HANDBELL FESTIVAL 2026

The Middle Tennessee Handbell Festival will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Tulip Grove Baptist Church in Old Hickory, TN, from 9am – 2:45pm. This year, we are excited to welcome our clinician/conductor, Brian Childers! You may read his bio here.

We had wonderful response last year to the idea of having an OPTIONAL challenge piece. We are doing this once again. Each group may choose whether or not to participate in this piece. There will be only one 30-minute rehearsal on it, so if your group chooses to participate, please know that the piece needs to be fairly well-prepared before the festival! To see the repertoire list, please click here. Secondly, we are offering an expanded lunch selection this year, which includes a gluten-free salad option. You may see the menu on the registration page.

A continental breakfast of donuts and fruit, coffee, a mid-morning snack, and bottled water will be provided by the host. Please consider bringing a shareable snack.  We will put them on the table for everyone to enjoy! 

Registration will begin on October 1, 2025. Please register as early as possible, as the space fills up quickly. Your place at the festival will be officially secured once the registration and payment are received. 

We welcome individual ringers also! See the Registration page for more information. Bells, mallets, chimes, and folders will be provided. You will need to purchase your music. 

PDF Registration Form (will open on October 1, 2025)
Online Registration Form-Payment must be mailed (will open on October 1, 2025)