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The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

Community Artist League Annual May Open Art Show

Join us to Celebrate local artists of Southeast Tennessee

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National MooFest, Athens, TN
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National MooFest

National MooFest, Athens, TN

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Scopes 100
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Rhea County Department of Tourism

Heritage Days Celebration

Booths and displays on the grounds of the historic Rhea County Courthouse will offer educational and entertaining information.

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Scopes 100
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Rhea County Department of Tourism

Destiny in Dayton Drama

See a dramatization of the Scopes Trial in the courtroom where the trial was held in 1925. Destiny in Dayton adapts the trial transcript to an engrossing account of the trial, giving viewers an accurate picture of this duel of great men and great ideas.

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Scopes 100
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Rhea County Department of Tourism

Evolving Conflict: Scopes at 100

Hear more than one viewpoint presented by experts in their disciplines, and get the opportunity to interact with the presenters.

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Rhea County Department of Tourism

Dinner with the Cast and Crew

See a dramatization of the Scopes Trial in the courtroom where the trial was held in 1925. Destiny in Dayton adapts the trial transcript to an engrossing account of the trial, giving viewers an accurate picture of this duel of great men and great ideas.

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The Cantons of Switzerland draped on the Stoker-Stampfli Farm Barn
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Gruetli-Laager

Swiss Heritage Celebration

Swiss Heritage Celebration – Held at the historic Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum in Gruetli-Laager, this annual event honors the area’s Swiss heritage with live music, wine and cheese tastings, farm rides, and traditional crafts. Hosted by the Grundy County

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127 Yard Sale - August 7-10, 2025
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127 Yard Sale - The World's Longest Yard Sale

127 Yard Sale - The World's Longest Yard Sale! August 7-10, 2025

127 Yard Sale - August 7-10, 2025

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Confederate Railroad to celebrate Dunlap's Heritage!
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Sequatchie County - Dunlap Chamber of Commerce

Small Town America: Dunlap Heritage Festival

A multi-day celebration of Dunlap's rich history, focusing on its musical roots, coal mining heritage, Native American roots, vibrant Appalachian culture, and natural resources and beauty. Come hear Confederate Railroad!

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Ocoee River Rafting
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Cherokee Rafting - Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting

2025 Whitewater Rafting the Ocoee River

Whitewater Rafting

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Etowah Fall Festival, McMinn County, TN
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Etowah Fall Festival

Etowah Fall Festival, McMinn County, TN

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Pumpkintown, Athens, TN
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Oct 11
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Pumpkintown

Pumpkintown, Athens, TN

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Fanny Moffitt Autumn Stomp
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Oct 11
Altamont

Fannie Moffitt Autumn Stomp

Fannie Moffitt Autumn Stomp – Held in Altamont, this annual festival celebrates Grundy County’s heritage with live music, dancing, arts and crafts, a car cruise-in, and the popular Fannie Moffitt hat contest.

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Whitewater RV Park - Ocoee, TN

2025 Whitewater RV Park

RV Park close to Cleveland Tennessee

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