Community Events Calendar

THU
April
25 27
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy painted seashells and paperbead jewelry by Terri Zimmer.

SAT
April
27
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
April
27
SAT
April
27
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SUN
April
28
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SUN
April
28
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association for a free performance at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (201 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain ...

MON
Apr May
29 1
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

MON
April
29
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WED
May
1
FRI
May
3
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
May
4
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
May
4
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The single most important event of the 2024 calendar year. Don’t stop BELIEVIN’! This fourth Annual event will feature Bigfoot competitions, guest speakers, live music, vendors, food trucks and other great surprises. You won’t wanna miss this! LEARN MORE

SAT
May
4
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SAT
May
4
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate our move to 525 W Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN! Get ready for a fantastic day filled with classic cars, local vendors, and a special non-profit showcase.

MON
May
6 9
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

TUE
May
7
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Links to food trucks and upcoming events can be found at  https://thechefsworkshop.com/location/food-truck-rally-in-alcoa/ . We look forward to seeing you there!

TUE
May
7
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FRI
May
10 12
FRI
May
10
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
May
11
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
May
11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

From Adversity Hill to the Tire Traverse and the A-Frame Climb, runners of all ages can race independently or with a team. Costumes are encouraged and the most creative could win a prize! Vendors, music, and refreshments will be onsite for participants ...

SAT
May
11
SAT
May
11
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Blount British Cars, Ltd. has become a leader in the East Tennessee area by hosting a British Car gathering on the grounds of the Talley Ho Inn in Townsend, Tennessee. The Gathering has been open to all British cars and motorcycles. Motorcars have ...

MON
May
13
THU
May
16
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

JJ GREY & MOFRO – Return to The Shed! Tickets on sale now! From his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint while still working at a lumberyard, to playing sold-out shows at some of ...

THU
May
16
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
FRI
May
17
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

FRI
May
17
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

BLACKBERRY SMOKE RETURNS TO THE SHED When Charlie Starr started writing the songs that would become Blackberry Smoke’s new album, Be Right Here, the first tune the vocalist/lead guitarist worked up was “Dig A Hole.” Formed by an old ...

SAT
May
18 19
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Scotland in the Smokies is calling you!!! Celebrating its 42nd year, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is Tennessee’s oldest festival of Scottish, Irish and Celtic culture. Presenting folk, roots, rock & pop music, highland athletics, ...

SAT
May
18
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
May
18
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

You're invited to lend a hand in preparing for Special Growers' Summer Garden Dinner Fundraiser. Special Growers was launched to provide a work opportunity for their children and other adults with special needs. With the support of many community ...

SAT
May
18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SAT
May
18
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

BLACKBERRY SMOKE RETURNS TO THE SHED When Charlie Starr started writing the songs that would become Blackberry Smoke’s new album, Be Right Here, the first tune the vocalist/lead guitarist worked up was “Dig A Hole.” Formed by an old ...

TUE
May
21
THU
May
23
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Creating a Cybersafe Work Culture" is a comprehensive course designed to empower organizations in fostering a secure digital environment. Participants will dive into the fundamentals of cybersecurity and learn how organizations can implement techniques.

THU
May
23 24
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy jewelry, knit and crochet items by Theresa Godfrey and pebble art by Beverly Calloway.

THU
May
23
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
FRI
May
24
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

FRI
May
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
May
25
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
May
25 27
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

SAT
May
25
FRI
May Jun
31 1
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Celebrating 1947-1955 first series Chevy and GMC trucks. An annual gathering of all trucks from this Era for a weekend of show and tell with your ride based in the TN Smoky Mountains. The event is held at the Talley Ho Inn, 8314 State Highway 73, ...

FRI
May
31
FRI
May
31
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
June
1
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
June
1
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Once again, Air-cooled VW’s will attack the Dragon, Starting off in Townsend, TN, at the Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. 318 Curves in 11 miles – Designated US129, the road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the ...

SAT
June
1
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Celebrate the Tastes of Appalachian culture with regional food, music, and history at Tastes of the Smokies, an annual community event benefiting the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. At a leisurely pace, guests can see what’s current, new, and on ...

SAT
June
1
TUE
June
4
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FRI
June
7 9
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join your friends (and your food bank) at Knoxville’s ultimate pickleball facility, The Pickleball Playground! Our 2nd annual charity tournament features matches for all ages and skill levels at a location that boasts 11 indoor courts and 16 outdoor ...

FRI
June
7
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

FRI
June
7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
June
8
SAT
June
8
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

MON
June
10
FRI
June
14
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
June
15
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
June
15 19
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy forest frames, log art, painted signs and crochet items by Elaine Day.

TUE
June
18
THU
June
20
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gain insights on why a business plan is important and the preparation needed to begin writing it. Major components of a business plan will be discussed as well as the supporting documentation needed for an effective business plan.

FRI
June
21 22
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come to the Peaceful Side of the Smokies in downtown Maryville, TN, for Summer on Broadway June 21-22, a series of outdoor events to celebrate the region and season.

FRI
June
21
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

FRI
June
21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
June
22
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
June
22
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival set against the backdrop of the Smokies, returns for its eighth celebration. This festival allows attendees to sample regional craft beer from the best breweries in the area. This years festival will be located ...

SAT
June
22 23
8:30 PM - 12:59 AM
FRI
June
28
FRI
June
28
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
June
29
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

TUE
July
2
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
THU
July
4
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

4th of July Celebration and Fireworks in Townsend at the Highland Manor Inn.

FRI
July
5
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

FRI
July
5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
July
6
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

MON
July
8
FRI
July
12 13
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Step into the charm of simpler times at our upcoming East Tennessee Homestead Alliance Homesteading Festival. There's a gentle tug into the rhythm of rural living, a nostalgic pull drawing us back to the land where nature's bounty meets the warmth of ...

FRI
July
12
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
July
13
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
July
14
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fans of vintage automobiles can view a special collection of classic cars at the Autos Through the Ages Car Show at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend) on July 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The car show is free with ...

TUE
July
16
THU
July
18
FRI
July
19
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Jam sessions are held every Friday night. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the kitchen starts serving at 6:00 PM. Groups generally begin to play around 6:30 PM and doors close when the last player leaves. Types of music played at Rocky Branch vary from ...

SAT
July
20
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

FRI
July
26
FRI
July
26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
July
27
SAT
July
27
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
August
3
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

TUE
August
6
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
THU
August
8
SAT
August
10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
August
10
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SUN
August
11
MON
August
12
THU
August
15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Learn franchising basics, including the array of categories and investment levels available (starting at around $50K), and how to go about defining your own personal vision.

SAT
August
17
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
August
17
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us this August at the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) for a summertime spectacle, when professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow and spectacular tethered rides. The sky will be ...

SUN
August
18
TUE
August
20
SAT
August
24
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
August
24
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come join us for an informal fun evening while supporting our mission.

SUN
August
25
SUN
August
25
FRI
August
30
SAT
August
31
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
September
1
TUE
September
3
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
THU
September
5
FRI
September
6 7
6:15 PM - 11:00 AM

Escape to the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies” with a gorgeous course through the woods. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful destination! LEARN MORE

FRI
September
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
September
7
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
September
8
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SUN
September
8
MON
September
9
TUE
September
10
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Raeus Jae Cannon asks audiences: • How would your life and business improve if you could stop making cold calls? • Are you prepared to steer more prospects into your funnel?                                                                    ...

THU
September
12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Let the friendly competition begin. Taste of Blount, a collection of savory food favorites from restaurants, caterers, food trucks and gourmet grocers, returns for its 22nd year at the Theater in the Park in Maryville (across from the Blount County ...

FRI
September
13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
September
14
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
September
15
TUE
September
17
FRI
September
20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
September
21
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
September
22
FRI
September
27 28
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

The foothills of the Smoky Mountains come to life with Bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and Appalachian cooking at the Townsend Fall Heritage Festival. The festival provides an atmosphere where family and friends of all ages ...

FRI
September
27
SAT
September
28
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
September
28
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

In the tradition of old-time county fairs, we will have lots of livestock (cows, chickens, goats, sheep, etc.), outdoor activities like the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Toss, and all-around fun for the whole family. Living history demonstrations will be ...

SAT
September
28
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company is a non-profit corporation founded in 1982 to preserve the heritage of the Little River Lumber Company and the Little River Railroad.

SUN
September
29
TUE
October
1
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FRI
October
4
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Concert is held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend). Ticket Information

SAT
October
5
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
October
6
SAT
October
12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
October
13
MON
October
14
TUE
October
15
THU
October
17
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Come prepared to learn Accounting 101 tips and tricks to help you get a better idea of your numbers in business. We will be talking about how to get your bookkeeping up to date so you can measure cash flow, prepare for funding, and drive your business ...

SAT
October
19
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SUN
October
20
FRI
October
25 27
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Some of them graduated from Maryville College in the spring. Others crossed the commencement stage more than a half-century ago. And all of them are bound by the legacy of an institution that still stands noble, grand and true more than 200 years after ...

FRI
October
25
FRI
October
25
SAT
October
26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
October
26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Townsend, the festival is a gathering of some of the nation’s most esteemed potters. This event is more than just a showcase; it’s an immersive experience where attendees have the rare opportunity to witness the ...

SAT
November
2
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

SAT
November
2
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Townsend Grains & Grits Festival is a festival of southern spirits and gourmet grub. Come experience our thriving craft spirits and gourmet food community, while discovering some of the region’s legendary distillers and blenders, taking place in ...

TUE
November
5
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SAT
November
9
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Maryville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from April 15th until November 11th from 8:30am until 11:30am. We have added additional opportunities for crafters to participate this year. April 15 & 22, 2023- Opening Day Markets with ...

MON
November
11
TUE
November
19
SUN
December
1
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for the Townsend Christmas Parade.

TUE
December
3
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SUN
December
8
MON
December
9
TUE
December
17
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