U-Haul is teaming up with the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Gray Fossil Site to celebrate the official unveiling of the Tennessee SuperGraphic, showcasing an ancient red panda species previously unknown to science. Join us in honoring and commemorating the Gray Fossil Site, now home to the world’s most complete red panda fossil, during the site’s official three-year anniversary celebration.
at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN. After 40 years isn't it time they get the welcome home they deserve? Time was served and now its time to honor those that served during the Vietnam Era. Join us at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN, June 4th, 5th and 6th to "Welcome Home" these Veterans. Remember, All Gave Some and Some Gave All. All proceeds go to Homeless Veterans Organizations and Wounded Warrior Project.
UNICOI - It’s strawberry time in Unicoi! And time once again for the annual Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival! Named in honor of the late Wayne Scott, founder of Scott’s Strawberries, this lively festival gathering celebrates the simple life with good-natured family fun, beautiful arts and crafts, toe-tapping, down-home bluegrass and bursting baskets full of ripe, red, juicy Scott’s strawberries to sweeten up the fun.
MAY 28 & 29, 2010
The Hancock County Historical & Genealogical Society will be hosting the third annual Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Jimmy’s hometown of Sneedville, TN. Festival site is on Rt#33, Tazewell Highway, just outside Sneedville at the Ken Cantwell airfield. Rv’s and campers are welcome.....free, rough camping with purchase of two-day pass, and can come in anytime during the week of the festival. Lots of specialty booths and food. Appalachian crafts and artists will provide a diverse array of goods.
at Rocky Mount Museum in Piney Flats. A special walk through time to honor the men and women who have sacrificed to win and keep our freedom and way of life secure on the battlefield and at home.
(423) 538-7396 www.rockymountmuseum
at Rocky Mount Museum in Piney Flats. Participate with the family and friends of the Cobb Family as they gather in the rewardds of their labor throughout this productive year with the harvest of the crops and the preparations being made for the long winter season.
(423) 538-7396 www.rockymountmuseum.com
at Rocky Mount Museum Historic Rocky Mount - Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association will present a special night of "candlelight narration" in their campsites as they recreate the fateful evening of September 24, 1780, their encampment with the Cobb Family and the triumphant over-the-mountains march to victory at Kings Mountain.
(423) 538-7396 www.rockymountmuseum.com
In conjunction with National Preservation Month and the Heritage Alliance of Northeast Tennessee, the Old Deery Inn and Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., May 1. Free. General public is cordially invited.
423-323-4660 www.historicsullivan.com/events.htm