AUGUST
13 - 8 AM, Annual Dandridge Swim-a-thon at The Point to benefit Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center and DMA Emergency Food Pantry. For more information visit http://www.douglaslake.us/.
13 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
13 - 7:30 PM, Dumplin Valley Concert Series features SOULFINGER. Admission and Parking are Free. Donations are accepted to support 3 local charities: Agape Acres, Life Outreach Center and House of Prayer. Bring your own chairs and blankets. For more information visit www.dumplinvalleyconcerts.com
15 - 8:30 PM, Main Street Dandridge Organization Meeting at Town Hall.
16- 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.
16 - 6 PM, Dandridge Merchant and Professional Association Monthly Meeting (Location: TBD). For information contact Mary Alice Schmitt at 865-397-6910.
20 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
23 - 5:30 PM, Business After Hours at Southern Comforts Cafe in historic downtown Dandridge. For more information contact the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at 865-397-9642.
25 - 2 PM, Martha Dandridge Garden Club monthly meeting at Dandridge Senior Center. Coordinator Janet Drass-Talbot will feature "You Can't Make This Stuff Up", presented by Sam Venable of the Knoxville News Sentinel. For more information 865-397-8155.
27 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
28 - 3 PM, Access Life Expo, features fishing, boating, and other activities for disabled children and their families. Event hosted by FUMC of Dandridge. For more information, please click visit their website: http://www.access-life.org/
SEPTEMBER
1 - 7 PM, Music on the Town Concert Series, featuring Phil Williams &7. Food Service begins at 6:30 PM. For more information call 865-919-6104.
3 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
3 - British Motorcar, Motorcycle And Scooter Show British Car Show, Rugby, TN 888-214-3400 Email: rugbylegacy@highland.net
3 - UT Football Season Begins. Come out and support your Tennessee Vols!
3-4 Morristown Marine & Skeeter Boats Showdown. Morristown Marine & Skeeter Boats Showdown. 423-587-5555
4 - Boomsday Festival Largest Labor Day weekend fireworks display in the nation. 800-727-8045
5 - Happy Labor Day!!
5-10 Sevier County Fair Come out for the Sevier County Fair! 865-453-0770
6 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
8 - 7 PM, Music on the Town Concert Series, featuring Soul Connection. Food Service begins at 6:30 PM. For more information call 865-919-6104.
9-18 Tennessee Valley Fair The Tennessee Valley Fair celebrates its 92nd year in 2011. 865-215-1470
10 - Goodwill Family Fest Featuring The Fire And Rescue Challenege Free Event and Fun for the Whole Family!
10 - Tom's Marine Team Trail Fishing Tournament Experience some of the best bass fishing on Cherokee Lake in Morristown, TN! 423-748-3240
10 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
10 - 7:30 PM, Dumplin Valley Concert Series features Tribe of I and Reigns Band. Admission and Parking are Free. Donations are accepted to support 3 local charities: Agape Acres, Life Outreach Center and House of Prayer. Bring your own chairs and blankets. For more information visit www.dumplinvalleyconcerts.com
13 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
15 - 7 PM, Music on the Town Concert Series, featuring Boys Night Out. Food Service begins at 6:30 PM. For more information call 865-919-6104.
15 - Gatlinburg's Taste Of Autumn For a small donation, sample signature dishes from the area?s finest restaurants at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. 800-568-4748
17 - ?Art In The Heart Of Hamblen County? Art in the Park ?Art in the Heart of Hamblen County? 423-586-0260
17 - PITTMAN CENTER HERITAGE DAY Clogging, bluegrass and gospel music, craft demonstrations and sales, a benefit auction, genealogy records, and authentic Southern cooking will be available at our heritage celebration! 865-436-5499
17 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
22 - 2 PM, Martha Dandridge Garden Club monthly meeting at Dandridge Senior Center. Coordinator Doris Cutlip will feature "Transplanting and Pruning", presented by Jonathan Rhea of UT Extension Office. Meeting will include Election of Officers for coming year. For more information 865-397-8155.
22 - 7 PM, Music on the Town Concert Series, featuring Lost Creek Band. Food Service begins at 6:30 PM. For more information call 865-919-6104.
22-23 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: All Beethoven Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Beethoven. 865-291-3310
23 - Morristown Main Street Festival Fourth Friday of the month features themed entertainment, food, crafts, antiques, shopping and classic cars. 423-581-3280
23-24 Blue Ribbon Country Fair An old-fashioned country fair with competition and contest for all ages - great family fun! 865-448-0044
23-24 Townsend Fall Heritage Festival And Old Timers Day A celebration of the traditional music, crafts, and heritage of Townsend, Blount County, and the Great Smoky Mountains 800-525-6834
24 - 10 AM, 5th Scots-Irish Festival. For more information visit http://www.scots-irish.org/.
24 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
29 - 7 PM, Music on the Town Concert Series, featuring The Tams. Food Service begins at 6:30 PM. For more information call 865-919-6104.
OCTOBER
1 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
1 - Knoxville Ice Bears Kick off the Hockey season with the Ice Bears. Knoxville
1 - Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Pops: Michael Feinstein Michael Feinstein performs with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. 865-291-3310
1-2 Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival Presented by the Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers. Townsend 865-448-0044
4 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
6-23 Gatlinburg Craftsman's Fair Arts and crafts fair Gatlinburg 800-568-4748
8 - Scarecrows At The Park Autumn celebration presented by Morristown Parks and Recreation Department. Morristown 423-586-0260
7-9 Tennessee Fall HomecomingOne of the nation's largest and most authentic bluegrass, old-time & folk music festivals. Clinton 865-494-7680
9 - Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: Music, Music Everywhere Knoxville Symphony Orchestra persents a concert that is perfect for the whole family! 865-291-3310
8 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
8 - 7:30 PM, Dumplin Valley Concert Series features Jenna and Her Cool Friends. Admission and Parking are Free. Donations are accepted to support 3 local charities: Agape Acres, Life Outreach Center and House of Prayer. Bring your own chairs and blankets. For more information visit www.dumplinvalleyconcerts.com
10 - Happy Columbus Day!!
11 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
13-15 BOO! At The ZOO Enjoy lots of safe,not-too-scary fun designed for younger children and families. Meet costumed characters, trick-or-treat down the BOO! trail, and see exotic and fascinating animals. Wear your costume for even more fun! Knoxville
14-16 Heritage Days Festival Festival Rogersville 423-272-1961
15-16 Cleveland Apple Festival A family event that is held each fall in Downtown Cleveland. This annual festival offers a juried art & craft show, live music, food booths, pony & hayrides, entertainment, children's activities and much more! Cleveland 423-503-4114
15 - Dandridge Art Excursion - Celebrate the end of American Craft Week with local artists and crafters featured at local shops, including the Dandridge General Store, Spirit of the Hand, The Shoppes at Roper Mansion, The Maxwell House, and Gems & Metalart. For more information Barbara at 865-397-3977 or email at dgeneralstore@gmail.com .
15 - 8 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or 865-397-7420 x17.
17 - Civil War Heritage Dinner hosted by Main Street Dandridge at Perkins Restaurant.
20-21 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: Dvorak's New World Symphony Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs Dvorak's New World Symphony Knoxville 865-291-3310
22 - Dandridge Health Fair sponsored by Tinsley-Bible Drug Store as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. (Tentative Date)
22 - Fall Photography Workshop One of many University of Tennessee's popular Smoky Mountain Field School classes with field work in GSM National Park. Townsend 865-974-0150
22 - Halloween Ghostly Gathering Rugby 888-214-3400
22-23 Fine Art In The Park At The International Storytelling Center Fine Art in the Park Jonesborough 423-753-0044
24 - Annual Main Street Board Retreat.
24 - BOO Fest The City of Morristown?s Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Halloween with ?BOO Fest?. 5:00-8:00pm 423-586-0260
26/27 - Quarterly Main Street Meeting in Rogersville, TN.
27 - Noon, Martha Dandridge Garden Club monthly meeting at Dandridge Senior Center. Salad and Dessert Luncheon with Installation of Officers and Board. For more information 865-397-8155.
28-29 Pumpkin Lights Come and enjoy the array of decorated pumpkins glowing Cumberland Gap 423-869-3860
28-30 36th Annual Mountain Makins Festival Festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia through music, dance, fine art, juried crafts, storytelling, demonstrations, regional authors, children's activities, food, and more. Morristown 423-581-4330
29 - Memories On Main Street Antique and fine art show. Morristown 423-581-3280
NOVEMBER
1 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
6 - Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Chamber Classics: Haydn And Mozart Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra performs the music of Haydn and Mozart. Knoxville 865-291-3310
8 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
8 - Election Day!!
9 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff And Chili Cookoff The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Downtown Parkway by turning on over three million lights. Enjoy live entertainment, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite.865-568-4748
11 - Happy Veterans Day!!
11 - Gatlinburg's Veterans Day Celebration Join the City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces in this special ceremony on Ripley?s Aquarium Plaza.800-568-4748
17-18 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: Dvorak Cello Concerto Zuill Bailey joins the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform Dvorak's Cello Concerto. 865-291-3310
18-19 Fine Craft Fair Fine Craft Fair Presented by the Foothills Craft Guild Knoxville 865-691-6083
21-25 Gatlinburg's Festival Of Trees Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center?s W.L. Mills Conference Center. Event benefits Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. 800-568-4748
24 - Happy Thanksgiving!!
DECEMBER
1 - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting hosted by the Dandridge Ministerial Association on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps.
1 - Christmas With The "Cake Boss" Christmas with the Cake Boss- Buddy Valastro. Bristol 423-764-0188
2 - Gatlinburg's Fantasy Of Lights Christmas Parade This popular Christmas parade features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and helium balloons. 800-568-4748
2 - Candlelight Shopping in downtown historic Dandridge hosted by the DMPA.
3 - Victorian Christmas Father and Mother Christmas is coming to town. Cumberland Gap 423-869-3860
6- Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
13 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building.
16-18 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra 25th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert
Holiday favorites performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. 865-291-3310
17 - Annual Dandridge Christmas Parade.
21 - Christmas in Jefferson County sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.
25 - Merry Christmas!!
31 - New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Show Join Gatlinburg's 24th annual fabulous fireworks show and street party on the Parkway in the Space Needle area. 800-568-4748
Happy New Year's Eve! We hope 2012 brings you everything you've been hoping and praying for....health, wealth and happiness
