Vacation Bible School Roundup
It's VBS Season!
Every Vacation Bible School near Tullahoma this summer — sorted by date. From Tracy City to Winchester to Shelbyville: save it, share it, and get the kids signed up.
Summer 2026Every year the same question pops up in every local group: "Which churches are doing VBS, and when?" So I rounded them all up in one spot. Some run mornings, some run evenings, one's a single big day — there's a fit for just about every family and schedule.
One quick note before you plan: the dates and times below were gathered from each church and from neighbors in the community. They're a great starting point, but always confirm and register directly with the church — details can shift, and some fill up fast.
Know a VBS I haven't listed? Drop it in the comments or send me a message and I'll add it — let's make this the complete list every local family can count on.
At a Glance
June
Jun 1–5First Baptist Tullahoma · mornings
Jun 1–5Rutledge Falls Baptist
Jun 1–5Tracy City Methodist
Jun 6Trinity Christian Fellowship · 1 day
Jun 7–11Normandy Baptist
Jun 7–10Cedar Lane Church of Christ
Jun 8–11Experience Community
Jun 8–10King's Cross · Adventure Island
Jun 22–26New Life Baptist
Jun 25–27Bethel Baptist · + Sat carnival
July
Jul 6–10Summitville Baptist
Jul 6–10Grace Baptist Church
Jul 9–11Winchester FUMC · 3-church · mornings
Jul 19–20Shelbyville FUMC · Christmas in July
Jul 19–23Edgemont Baptist · Shelbyville
August
Aug 5–8New Life Pentecostal · Normandy
Early June
First Baptist Church Tullahoma — "Emerald Crossing"
June 1–5 · 8:30 AM–12 PM
An Irish adventure through Psalm 23. A morning program — great if evenings are tough for your family. Ages 4 through 5th grade. Register at fbctullahoma.org.
ConfirmedMornings
Tracy City Methodist Church — "Travel to Rome"
June 1–5 · 6–8:30 PM
A trip back to ancient Rome, evenings Monday–Friday. 105 16th Street, Tracy City (about 25 minutes up the plateau).
ConfirmedWorth the drive
Rutledge Falls Baptist Church
June 1–5
A longtime community favorite. Check the church's page for times and registration. Rutledge Falls Baptist on Facebook.
Trinity Christian Fellowship — "Summer to the Max"
Saturday, June 6 · 11 AM–3 PM
A one-day "Yes to Jesus" party in Tullahoma — featuring The Crazy Tie Guy & The Dazzlin' Dorrells, plus music, games, face painting, crafts, and food. A fun option if a full week doesn't fit.
ConfirmedOne day
Mid June
Experience Community Tullahoma
June 8–11 · 6–8 PM
Evenings in Tullahoma, theme "Fishers of Men" — and worth knowing: Experience Community has a special-needs ministry, so this is a welcoming option for families looking for an inclusive program. Sign up on the church website. Bring a friend.
ConfirmedSpecial-needs ministry
Cedar Lane Church of Christ
June 7–10 · 6–8 PM
Four evenings at Cedar Lane, 1200 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma. Pre-register via the QR on their banner. cedarlanechurch.org.
Normandy Baptist Church
June 7–11 · 5:30–8 PM
Evenings in Normandy with dinner served each night. Confirm details with the church.
King's Cross Church — "Discovery on Adventure Island"
June 8–10 · 5:30–7:30 PM
A tropical "Quest for God's Great Light" at King's Cross, 222 Turkey Creek Rd, Tullahoma. Register via the QR on their flyer or at kcc.church.
Late June
New Life Baptist Church — "Rocket Racers"
June 22–26 · 6–8:30 PM
Start your engines: a racing-themed week of games, music, Bible lessons, and snacks. Ages 4–16 welcome. 90 Oak Hills Drive, Tullahoma. New Life Baptist on Facebook.
ConfirmedAges 4–16
Bethel Baptist Church — "Back 2 The Father"
June 25–27 · Thu/Fri 6:30–8:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–12:30 PM (carnival & cookout)
A Back-to-the-Future-themed week (Luke 15:18) at Bethel Baptist, 408 Westside Drive, Tullahoma. Thursday and Friday: games, dinner, and Bible lessons with registration at 6 PM. Saturday: carnival and cookout for the whole family. Need a ride? Call 931-454-0837. bbctullahoma.com.
+ Sat carnival
July
Summitville Baptist Church
July 6–10 · 6–8:30 PM
Evenings in Summitville, capped off with a family fun day on July 11, 10 AM–4 PM. Confirm registration details with the church.
Grace Baptist Church — "Illumination Station"
July 6–10 · 5:30–8:30 PM
"Shining a light on who Jesus really is" (John 8:12) — evenings at Grace Baptist, 1901 Ovoca Road, Tullahoma. Ages 4 through 5th grade, with a separate X-Week for 6th–12th graders. graceintullahoma.com.
ConfirmedAge 4–5th + 6th–12th
Winchester FUMC · Estill Springs UMC · Harris Chapel UMC
July 9–11 (Thu–Sat) · 9 AM–noon
Three churches, one VBS — held together at Winchester First United Methodist Church, Thursday through Saturday mornings. A rare daytime + weekend option.
Confirm detailsMornings
Shelbyville First UMC — "Christmas in July: Two Nights in Bethlehem"
July 19–20 · 5:30–8 PM
A fresh, original two-night VBS in Shelbyville — Bethlehem at Christmas, in the middle of summer. Pre-registration coming soon. First UMC Shelbyville on Facebook.
Edgemont Baptist Church — Shelbyville
July 19–23 · 6–8:30 PM
Evenings in Shelbyville to close out the summer. Confirm details with the church.
August
New Life Pentecostal — "Operation: Find the Light"
August 5–8 · nightly 6–8 PM
"Searching for Treasure. Finding Jesus." (John 8:12) — games, Bible lessons, worship, crafts, and snacks at New Life United Pentecostal Church, 4347 Metro 41A Highway, Normandy. Ages 4–12. thenewlifeupc.org.
Ages 4–12
Already underway
A couple of programs started the last week of May — Manchester Church of God and Walnut Grove Community Church in Belvidere. If you're reading this in time, give them a quick call to see if you can still jump in.
Here's to a summer full of sunshine, new friends, and faith. I hope your family finds the perfect fit.
— Jennifer @ Tullamama