The Best Sukkot Gathering in the Southeast

Since 2010, our Feast of Tabernacles gathering has grown from a small group of families into one of the largest and most beloved Sukkot celebrations in the Southeastern United States. Families travel from across the country to be here, and many come back year after year. What makes this gathering different? Here is what sets it apart.

Since 2010: Roots That Run Deep

This is not a new gathering trying to find its footing. We have been hosting the Feast of Tabernacles for over 16 years. That longevity means something. It means we have refined every aspect of the experience: the worship, the logistics, the food, the activities, the flow of each day. It also means we have a core community of families who know each other deeply, who pray for each other all year, and who treat newcomers like long-lost relatives.

Every year brings new families into the fold. And every year, those new families tell us the same thing: "We felt like we belonged from the very first night."

The Venue: 70 Acres of Riverside Paradise

For 2026, we are gathering at South Harpeth River Retreat near Nashville, Tennessee. The property spans 70 acres along over a mile of the South Harpeth River. It features a 150-seat auditorium with professional sound, a bunkhouse with hotel-style rooms, a massive covered pole barn, an outdoor sanctuary, fire pits, a playground, and endless green space.

This venue was built for retreats. It has the infrastructure to support our gathering comfortably while still feeling wild and beautiful enough to fulfill the spirit of dwelling in booths.

The Community: More Than a Gathering, a Family

What makes a Sukkot gathering truly great is not the venue or the schedule. It is the people. Our community is diverse in background but unified in purpose: we are here to obey YHWH's command to rejoice before Him. Parents swap parenting tips around the campfire. Teens form friendships that survive the distance between Feasts. Single adults find a community that embraces them. Elderly members are honored and included. Everyone has a place.

The Harris family, who host the Feast, set the tone with genuine warmth and open arms. Brother Mark Harris delivers powerful, Spirit-led messages that challenge and encourage. And the entire volunteer team works behind the scenes to make sure every detail is handled so attendees can focus on worship and fellowship.

The Activities: Nonstop Joy for All Ages

We do not believe the Feast should feel like a long church service. YHWH said to rejoice, and we take that seriously. Between worship services, the property comes alive with activities: river tubing, kayaking, volleyball, flag football, archery, campfire singalongs, talent shows, fireworks, ice cream night, hayrides, corn mazes, and spontaneous dance parties.

Children have dedicated programming with crafts, games, and Bible stories. Teens have their own spaces and events. Adults enjoy men's and women's fellowship sessions, prayer circles, and deep Torah study. There is never a dull moment, but there is always room to rest if you need it. Read more about kids activities at Sukkot.

The Worship Style: Spirit-Led, Not Scripted

Our worship is Spirit-filled and authentic. Live bands lead praise with guitars, keyboards, drums, and voices raised in unity. Songs range from traditional Hebrew melodies to contemporary praise. People dance, lift hands, shout, weep, and sit in reverent silence as the Spirit moves. The messages are biblically grounded, practically applied, and delivered with passion. Torah studies are interactive and welcoming to every knowledge level.

This is not a production. It is a genuine encounter with the living Elohim among His gathered people.

The River: Living Water at Our Doorstep

There is something irreplaceable about celebrating the Feast beside a river. The South Harpeth offers tubing, fishing, kayaking, wading, and one of our most sacred traditions: river baptisms. Every year, men, women, and children are immersed in the flowing water as the community gathers on the banks to witness, weep, and celebrate. The river is not just a recreational feature. It is a spiritual one.

The Campfire Culture: Where Real Connection Happens

If you ask returning families what they love most about the Feast, many will say the campfires. After evening services wrap up, the fire pits come alive. Guitars come out. Stories are shared. Testimonies are given. Marshmallows are roasted. Children fall asleep in their parents' laps. Strangers become brothers and sisters. This is where the deepest connections happen, under the stars, with no agenda and no clock.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20

There are many Sukkot gatherings across the Southeast and around the country. We respect and celebrate every one of them. But if you are looking for a Feast that combines deep worship, genuine community, outdoor adventure, family focus, and 16 years of experience, we believe you will find it here.

Come see for yourself why families drive hundreds of miles and count down the days all year long. Come join the best Sukkot gathering in the Southeast.