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 …
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 …
As you may know by now, I love rock ‘n roll oldies. That’s what I grew up listening to. Now, all these decades later, I’m playing catch-up. There’s almost always some song from the 60s, 70s or 80s blaring from my car speakers, and that’s me trying to sing along. The other day, a song …
