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Events in Dover
Fort Donelson National Battlefield is a must-see place to visit when in Dover, Tennessee.
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Events in Dover
Including Leatherwood Bay (Ky Lake), Fort Donelson, Bumpus Mills
If you're looking for something to do, we hope to help fulfill your quest with these events happening in the Dover area.
Fri
Jul
4
Jordan Skoda & Damnwrights
Jul 4, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30
Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
5
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Jul
6
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Jul
6
Fort Donelson Presents "The Dover Hotel"
Jul 6, 2025 - 1:30pm-2pm
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - The Dover Hotel, Tour Stop #10, Dover
The Dover Hotel, constructed between 1853-1855, was a witness to the booming days of river boat traffic and was the meeting site for one of the most important surrenders during the American Civil War. Join Park staff as they tell ... Continue...
Mon
Jul
7
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Tue
Jul
8
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Wed
Jul
9
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Thu
Jul
10
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Fri
Jul
11
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
12
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
12
"You Came Here to Die" - Taking of Fort Donelson
Jul 12, 2025 - 1:30pm-2pm
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Smith's Attack, Tour Stop #5, Dover
On February 15, 1862, Union mid westerners charged up the steep, snow-covered ridge, all while under fierce enemy fire. The teacher of Civil War Generals, Charles F. Smith, spurred them on with oaths and encouragement until they ... Continue...
Sat
Jul
12
Fort Donelson Presents "Rumble on the River"
Jul 12, 2025 - 10am-10:30am
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Lock D Loop Tour Stop #4, Dover
On February 14, 1862, Union City-Class Gunboats attempted to shell Fort Donelson and capture the fort in the same way they had captured Fort Henry a week earlier. However, instead of capturing the fort Confederate artillerist ... Continue...
Sun
Jul
13
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Fri
Jul
18
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
19
Kyle Wallace & The Wingers
Jul 19, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30
Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
19
Fort Donelson Presents "The Keys to the Gateway"
Jul 19, 2025 - 1:30pm-2:30pm
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Education Pavilion, Dover
The Campaign for Forts Henry and Donelson involved navigating almost 70 miles of rivers and roads, as well as coordinating thousands of troops, a river fleet, and almost a dozen commanders. Fighting took place in multiple areas ... Continue...
Sat
Jul
19
Fort Donelson Presents "Battle for Maney's Battery"
Jul 19, 2025 - 10am-11am
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - 229 Sandy Rd, Battery Trail Parking Circle, Dover
To defend Fort Donelson, Confederates used soldiers and enslaved people to construct trenches along several ridge lines close to the fort and the town of Dover. Along multiple high points they placed cannons to guard approaches ... Continue...
Sun
Jul
20
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Jul
20
Fort Donelson Presents "The Dover Hotel"
Jul 20, 2025 - 1:30pm-2pm
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - The Dover Hotel, Tour Stop #10, Dover
The Dover Hotel, constructed between 1853-1855, was a witness to the booming days of river boat traffic and was the meeting site for one of the most important surrenders during the American Civil War. Join Park staff as they tell ... Continue...
Sun
Jul
20
North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament
Jul 20, 2025 - 7am - 3pm
Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...
Fri
Jul
25
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
26
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Jul
26
Fort Donelson Presents "Rumble on the River"
Jul 26, 2025 - 10am-10:30am
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Lock D Loop Tour Stop #4, Dover
On February 14, 1862, Union City-Class Gunboats attempted to shell Fort Donelson and capture the fort in the same way they had captured Fort Henry a week earlier. However, instead of capturing the fort Confederate artillerist ... Continue...
Sat
Jul
26
Fort Donelson Caravan Tour
Jul 26, 2025 - 1pm-4pm
Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Education Pavilion, Dover
Do you want an in-depth tour of the 1862 battle of Fort Donelson? If so, then join a Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park Ranger on a caravan tour of the battlefield! The tour will cover the goal behind capturing Fort ... Continue...
Sun
Jul
27
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Aug
2
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Aug
3
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Aug
3
North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament
Aug 3, 2025 - 7am - 3pm
Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...
Sat
Aug
9
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Aug
10
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Aug
16
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Aug
17
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Aug
23
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Aug
24
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Aug
30
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Aug
31
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Mon
Sep
1
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Sep
6
Jordan Skoda & Damnwrights
Sep 6, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30
Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Sep
7
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Sep
13
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Sep
14
Emily Ann & Church Street
Sep 14, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30
Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Sep
20
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Sep
21
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sat
Sep
27
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Sep
28
Kyle Wallace & The Wingers
Sep 28, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30
Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover
Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.
Sun
Sep
28
North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament
Sep 28, 2025 - 7am - 3pm
Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...
Sun
Oct
12
North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament
Oct 12, 2025 - 9am - 5pm
Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...
Sun
Oct
26
North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament
Oct 26, 2025 - 9am - 5pm
Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...
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