SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks during its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3. The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Tower Stage …
Families looking for an affordable way to beat the summer heat will have several opportunities to enjoy family-friendly films on the big screen this summer as the historic Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg launches its Summer Staycation Movie Series. The special daytime movie lineup will feature four popular family films during June and July, with …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing a touch of country comedy and entertainment back to the stage this summer with its presentation of “Hee Haw” at the Sequatchie County High School Auditorium. The community fundraiser is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, with entertainment beginning each evening at …
Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which is one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Following up on a story we brought you previously, South Pittsburg’s patriotic spirit was on full display Saturday as contestants from across the region competed in the 2026 Mr. and Miss Liberty Pageant, part of the city’s ongoing celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. The pageant, held as part of the community’s …
The Town of Jasper is preparing for a four-day community celebration as part of America’s 250th birthday festivities, with events scheduled from July 1 through July 4 culminating in the town’s annual “Big Boom” fireworks celebration. Town officials say the celebration is designed to bring residents and visitors together for four days of family-friendly activities, …
The City of Whitwell is looking for additional artisans, crafters, and vendors to participate in its upcoming Red, White & Whitwell 70th Anniversary Labor Day Celebration, scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026, at Whitwell City Park. According to organizers, vendor spaces are still available for the event, with a $20 setup fee. Proceeds from vendor …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — One of Sequatchie County’s longest-running music traditions is preparing to mark a major milestone this summer as the Historic Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Historic Coke Ovens Park and Museum in Dunlap. Hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, the annual festival …
For many people across the Tennessee Valley, summer simply doesn’t feel complete without a trip to Lake Winnepesaukah — better known to generations of locals as simply “Lake Winnie.” And while it’s also easier to spell this way, so many of us can spell it perfectly thanks to the radio and TV commercials of the …
Now that the days of Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival each June are long gone, maybe you’re missing that vibe — the riverside concerts, food vendors, folding chairs, warm summer nights and live music echoing across the Tennessee River. While Riverbend remains on indefinite hiatus, Tennessee still has no shortage of outdoor music experiences ready to fill …
