10. Tennessee Williams Literary Festival

The Buzz -- This literary festival brings in over 100 prominent writing and publishing figures – and, of course, thousands of Tennessee Williams fans and scholars – for a fun, informative five days of classes, seminars, theater productions and discussion panels. Of course, the events aren't all erudite in nature. There are plenty of chances for festival-goers to loosen their ties and take in food and wine tastings, guided walking tours of the writer's old stomping grounds, and even a concert or two.