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  • White Lightning Festival

    White Lightning Festival

    Free festival in downtown Cumberland Gap bringing this Appalachian region’s rich history to life with live music, craft vendors, food trucks, classic car shows, storytelling, stories of moonshine, and fun for the whole family.

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  • Oliver Springs Museum

    October Sky Festival

    Every fall, the town of Oliver Springs turns out to celebrate their heritage of coal mining, railroads, and the mineral springs that drew thousands of people at the turn of the century. The coal mines and mineral springs are gone, but the reclamation of the mines into trails now draws thousands of OHV and bike…

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  • Charles Hall Museum

    Cherohala Skyway Festival

    Annual fall celebration combining the beauty of the Cherohala Skyway with the mountain heritage and a tribute to Josh Graves, master Dobro player. Music, food, dance, and art are all part of this FREE festival at the Charles Hall Museum in Tellico Plains. This is one of the area’s best musical festivals, honoring the traditions…

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  • Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

    Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

    Annual Storytelling Festival in the beautiful Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and you’re invited to be part of this haunting experience. Join fellow festival-goers as the park transforms into a vibrant tapestry of stories, music, crafts, and more. Stroll through an array of engaging craft classes and experience exhilarating concerts, all completely…

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  • Grainger County Fall Festival

    Grainger County Fall Festival

    Annual celebration of the fall harvest. Hayrides, live music, food vendors, crafts, and family fun. Free

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  • Haw Ridge

    Hill of Truth Festival

    Held annually, the Hill of Truth (HOT) Festival is an annual event featuring a twelve hour mountain bike event (9am to 9 pm) and a run event. Free primitive camping is available. The event is about bringing together riders, runners, and walkers to gather around a campfire and share stories. A free kids race at the…

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  • Movie screen

    Film Fest Knox

    Annual competition for film makers to showcase their work in screenings. Gathering of regional and local film makers featuring educational and networking sessions. Keeping local art alive! The public is welcome.

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  • AMSE Bus Tours

    American Science and Energy Museum Bus Tours

    The Department of Energy (DOE) Public Bus Tour is a one-of-a-kind tour that visits the primary sites of the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN. Each tour includes two guides to help share the unique scientific history of the Secret City including The American Museum of Science and Energy, the Y-12 New Hope Center, Oak…

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  • Drone light show

    Thunder in the Park

    Annual Labor Day event at Wilson Park in Maynardville, TN. Fun day afternoon for young and young at heart. Cruise in. Live music begins at 5 pm followed by the BIGGEST drone light show in the region. Event begins at 4 pm. The event is free. Food vendors will be on site with food and…

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  • Hooray for Harriman

    Hooray for Harriman

    Annual family, fun day celebrating Labor Day. Games, car show, food vendors, bounce house, and live music. The event is free.

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