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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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June 27, 2026

Freedom Fest

Held at the Duck Pond in Alcoa, Tenn., Freedom Fest runs from 6-11 p.m. with a fireworks show at...

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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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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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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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June 27, 2026

Freedom Fest

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

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June 28, 2026

Smoky Mountain Storytellers

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

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June 28, 2026

Exhibitor Lyda Plemons

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

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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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