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UPCOMING EVENTS

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There’s so much going on. Here are a few highlights.

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September 05, 2026

Etching, Inking, and Printing Demonstration by Bill Shinn

Join Bill Shinn at the Townsend Artisan Gallery (7719 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) as he...

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September 06, 2026

Smoky Mountain Storytellers

Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association for a free performance at the...

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September 08, 2026

Exhibitor Elaine Day

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy forest...

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September 14, 2026

Vietnam 2nd & 8th Infantry renewal and remembrance

Event to take place at The Parkman.

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September 05, 2026

Etching, Inking, and Printing Demonstration by Bill Shinn

Event to take place at The Parkman.

Read More >
September 06, 2026

Smoky Mountain Storytellers

Event to take place at The Parkman.

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September 08, 2026

Exhibitor Elaine Day

Event to take place at The Parkman.

Read More >
September 14, 2026

Vietnam 2nd & 8th Infantry renewal and remembrance

Event to take place at The Parkman.

Read More >

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