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June 28, 2026

Exhibitor Lyda Plemons

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

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June 28, 2026

Smoky Mountain Storytellers

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

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July 02, 2026

Levitt Music Series: Darrell Scott

Darrell Scott is a towering figure in American roots music whose masterful storytelling,...

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July 03, 2026

Exhibitor Cathy Coulter

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

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June 28, 2026

Exhibitor Lyda Plemons

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

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June 28, 2026

Smoky Mountain Storytellers

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

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July 02, 2026

Levitt Music Series: Darrell Scott

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

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July 03, 2026

Exhibitor Cathy Coulter

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

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