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April 16 - April 19 • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
The Etowah Spring Carnival will have rides and games set up on the L&N Depot lawn in the afternoon all week and finish out the carnival with the Etowah Easter...
April 18 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
April 19 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
April 19 • 5:00 AM
Come to the depot lawn to hunt for eggs! For more information, please contact the City of Niota.
April 19 • 9:00 AM • Eureka Trail- Athens Trailhead • 1400 East Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
5K race on the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN Eureka Trail located at 1400 E Madison Avenue Athens TN 37303From downtown Athens - from Green Street turn into Eastanalee Ave...
April 19 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
Celebrating 30 years! Athens Travelers will be set up around the square in Historic Downtown Athens the 3rd Saturday of the month from March to October 2025. Great music, refreshments,...
April 20 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
April 21 • 7:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 22 • 5:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 22 • 5:30 PM • McMinn County High School • 2215 Congress Parkway • Athens, TN 37303
April 22 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Athens City Intermediate School • 255 Keith Lane • Athens, TN 37303
Save the date! Japan Fest 2025 is Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:30-7:00 pm. It will be hosted at Athens City Intermediate School.
April 24 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum's Trash & Treasure Sale is happening on April 24-26. Special ticketed premiere night is Wednesday, April 23! Two locations for this special sale- Lower...
April 24 • 4:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 24 • 6:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 25 • 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for registered participants. A 4-H breakfast fundraiser will be available between 7:45 – 9 a.m., with educational sessions scheduled from 8:40 to 2:00 pm ET...
April 25 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
April 25 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Reece Hall at Tennessee Wesleyan University • 100 E. College Street • Athens, TN 37303
Recently completed wool wall hangings and small sculptures by Professor Julie Jack are on display at the Muriel S. Mayfield Gallery at Tennessee Wesleyan University through the end of May.
April 25 • 6:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 26, 2025 • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
The City of Athens Parks and Recreation department hosts an annual Free Kids Fishing Derby for boys and girls 12 and under. Participants can fish for prizes, including cash prizes!...
April 26 • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Niota Depot • 201 W. Main Street • Niota, TN 37826
Train layouts, vendors selling railroad memorabilia and collector items. Vendors can sign up for a table for $20 through City Hall. For more information, please contact the City of Niota.
April 26 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
April 26 • 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, Tennessee 37303
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in your community an opportunity to fight cancer. Food trucks, vendors, music, and activities will be set...
April 26 • 5:00 PM • Hiwassee Meadowland Park • 746 Highway 163 • Calhoun, TN 37309
A River Town EventThe Charleston- Calhoun Hiwassee Historical Society and the City of Calhoun Present Supper with the Shiloh Spirits, an evening of fellowships with the early settlers of the...
April 27 • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Niota Depot • 201 W. Main Street • Niota, TN 37826
April 29 • 4:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 29 • 6:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
April 29 • 6:00 PM • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, Tennessee 37303
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, or an aspiring young adult who's ready to take on the world!
May 01 • 7:00 PM • Arts Center • 320 N. White Street • Athens, TN 373036
Join KSO Concertmaster William Shaub and friends for an evening of light classics, including works by Mozart, Schubert, and more, plus the theme from HBO's "Game of Thrones." About KSO The...
May 01 • 7:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
McMinn Central High School Performing Arts presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella! Adult tickets are $10, student tickets are $8, and 4 and under are free. Follow their social media page...
May 02 • 7:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
May 02 • 7:00 PM • Silver Springs Vineyard • 3725 HWY 11 South • Riceville, TN 37370
Unforgettable nights await you with live music filling the air and delicious wines to savor. Gather friends and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at our upcoming live music events this May!
May 03 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens
Mark your calendars for May 3rd — something special is happening in Downtown Athens!Join us for a fun-filled day packed with creativity, community, and local charm. Enjoy live art demonstrations,...
May 03 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Midway Milkshake • 2220 HWY 30 • Athens, TN 37303
Gudger Steel Car Club Cruisin' meets the first Saturday of the month from 3-6PM at Midway Milkshake. Car enthusiasts can check out classic and restored cars and grab a bite...
May 03 • 7:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
May 04 • 3:00 PM • McMinn Central High School • 145 County Road 461 • Englewood, TN 37329
May 09 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
May 09 • 7:00 PM • Arts Center • 320 N. White Street • Athens, TN 373036
This event is da-bomb. Part concert, part dance; all party. This evening is all that and a bag of chips with fun for wallflowers and dancing queens alike.Limited seating for...
May 09 • 7:00 PM • Silver Springs Vineyard • 3725 HWY 11 South • Riceville, TN 37370
May 10 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
May 10 • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, Tennessee 37303
Annual Plant Sale that will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon.Proceeds from the Plant Sale will be donated to different area projects, such as...
May 10 • 11:00 AM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
May 10 • 11:30 AM • St Mary's Catholic Church • 1291 E. Madison Ave • Athens, TN 37303
Join the CASA Corridor of East Tennessee annual Spring Fashion Show fundraiser. The Fashion Show clothing will be provided and emceed by the Lily Pad and Relaxed and Refined Menswear...
May 10 • 3:00 PM • Tennessee Wesleyan University • 204 E. College Street • Athens, TN 37303
May 11 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
May 13 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • McMinn Higher Education Center • 2345 Denso Drive • Athens, TN 37303
Event registration is required. There is a $10 material fee for this event. All ages are welcome.
May 16 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
May 16 • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Etowah Arts Commission • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
May 17 • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
Contact the Etowah Chamber of Commerce for more details.
May 17 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
May 17 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
May 17 • 7:00 PM • Silver Springs Vineyard • 3725 HWY 11 South • Riceville, TN 37370
May 18 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
May 22 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
Join us for an engaging lecture series exploring the stories, people, and events that shaped the Overhill region. Each month a new topic brings history to life in the historic...
May 23 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb}Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the J Bar K Rodeo comes to Athens, TN on May 23 and 24! This thrilling event promises to deliver two days of...
May 24 • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37303
Strawberry season on the farm is short and sweet. Shop strawberries from early May through mid-June!
May 24 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
May 24 • 11:00 AM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Heritage School: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agencywith Mime Barnes.
May 25 • 2:00 PM • Veterans Memorial Park • 202 Sunset Drive • Athens, TN 37303
Please join the City of Athens Parks and Recreation Department for their Spring Veteran Brick Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park. The names of each new Veteran honored, with a...
May 29 • 12:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Bring your lunch and learn about Old Federal Road, which first started as a mail route in the early administration of President Thomas Jefferson. Jim Swayne and his grandfather AP Swayne began...
May 31 • Keith Lane • 255 Keith Lane • Athens, TN 37303
The Athens, Tennessee All-American Soap Box Derby is held annually on Keith Lane to determine the winners that will race in the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship in...
May 31 • 11:00 AM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Do you know your local history? Stop by the museum for history themed BINGO! Test your knowledge with local history for a chance to win a prize!$5 or free for...
June 05 • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM • E. G. Fisher Public Library • 1289 Ingleside Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Dive into summer at our Color Our World Kick-Off Party! Enjoy a packed event with fun for the whole family, featuring a water slide, dunk tank, face painting, balloon animals,...
June 05 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
June 07 • 7:30 AM • Eureka Trail- Athens Trailhead • 1400 East Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
The 5K run is an out and back course on the Eureka Trail Athens TN, a crushed gravel trail with little to no grade. The start / finish line will...
June 07 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MooFest, McMinn County's beloved dairy festival, is scheduled for June 7, 2025 in Historic Downtown Athens. The festival features several popular activities including the Maggie Strut, local shopping, live entertainment...
June 07 • 11:00 AM • Fisher Manor • 1116 Ingleside Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
On site program at the Fisher Manor. $5 or free for members.
June 07 • 2:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
June 07 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Midway Milkshake • 2220 HWY 30 • Athens, TN 37303
June 10 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
June 13 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM • E. G. Fisher Public Library • 1289 Ingleside Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
June 14 • 6:00 PM • McMinn County High School • 2215 Congress Parkway • Athens, TN 37303
The Athens Chamber is excited that Dr. Ben Carson will be the speaker for our 18th Annual Benefit. The event will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 at McMinn Co HS...
June 21 • 11:00 AM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
June 21 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
June 21 • 7:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
June 26 • 12:00 PM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Dr. Astor, Professor of History at Maryville College, will be discussing the settlement of people in McMinn County in the early 19th century and the experience of the county’s divided population...
June 27 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM • E. G. Fisher Public Library • 1289 Ingleside Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
Color Our World with The Science Guys!Color Our World takes kids on an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them! Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations,...
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June 28 • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37303
June 28 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Country Cove Venue • 838 HWY 39 E • Athens, TN 37303
June 28 • 11:00 AM • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum • 522 W. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
$5 or free for members.MUSEUM MEMBERS: To register for free, please use the registration form here: https://www.livingheritagemuseum.org/members-heritage-school/
July 04 • Etowah L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331
Etowah hosts an annual Old Fashioned 4th of July all day long! Vendors, food trucks, activities, and live music grace the L&N Depot lawn and end the night with a...
July 04 • 7:00 PM • Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
July 04 • 9:00 PM • Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
The City of Athens puts together an annual Fireworks show at the Athens Regional Park. The show begins at 9:30 PM and the park concession stand and splashpad stay open...
July 05 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Midway Milkshake • 2220 HWY 30 • Athens, TN 37303
July 08 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Athens McMinn Family YMCA • 205 Knoxville Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
July 10 • 7:00 PM • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303
July 11 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
July 11 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM • E. G. Fisher Public Library • 1289 Ingleside Avenue • Athens, TN 37303
La Candela Flamenco presents: The Colors of Flamenco by Ania “La Candela”"The Colors of Flamenco" is an engaging and visually dynamic performance that explores the richness of flamenco through its...
July 12 • Dirt Poor Farm • 184 County Road 323 • Sweetwater, TN 37303
Sweet corn season is a customer favorite! We grow triple sweet bicolor and a few rounds of white corn. Look for corn on the farm around the first of July...
July 12 • McMinn County Expo Center at Athens Regional Park • 2405 Decatur Pike • Athens, TN 37303
July 19 • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Historic Downtown Athens • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
July 19 • 7:00 PM • Market Park • 106 S. Jackson Street • Athens, TN 37303
July 26 • 9:00 AM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
"Duck Race For Charity": 1,000 purchased ducks will travel down the Hiwassee on their way to the Blueway. The owner of the first duck to reach the finish line wins...
July 26 • 10:00 AM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
River Town Festival Cardboard Regatta @ Hiwassee Blueway July 26, 2025 10 a.m. Ages 8 through Adult Entry Form, Rules and Regulations Race Rules ▪ Safety First- All Sailors MUST...
Travel up the Hiwassee and see its scenic beauty, wildlife, and learn of its historical and recreational significance. Excursions leave on the hour till 3 p.m.
This 10 acre lake was once the site in 1838 of a detainment camp that held 3,000 North Carolina Cherokees during the Trail of Tears Removal. The Hidden Meadows contains...
July 26 • 9:00 PM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
This tour led by Joe Guy will take canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards to the Hidden Meadows. This nighttime adventure will offer participants the opportunity to travel through the tunnels...
July 27 • 9:00 PM • Hiwassee Blueway Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun TN • 201 Cherokee Xing • Calhoun, TN 37309
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