August
Calendar of Events
August brings so many things to mind
Like county fairs with fun foods and rides
Easy to find.
Wednesdays:
Senior Days at the Sutton General Store
Starting on Aug 01, seniors will get a 10% discount on food
and merchandise on Wednesdays from 10:00
am - 3:00 pm
at the Sutton General Store in Granville Admission to the Sutton Homestead
$3.00, and incl.: guided tour of The Sutton Home, Antique Car and
Transportation Museum, 1950's Service Station, Blacksmith, Grist Mill, and Weave
Shop, the Ag Museum and Pioneer Village. Consignment Items excluded from discount
Rugby invitation to Area
Artists and Crafters
Building
on its long-standing reputation for high quality regional arts and crafts, the
Commissary Committee invites those interested in being a part of this market to
submit their work for an upcoming jury review. This step will help ensure that
the work offered through the Commissary is representative of the creative
excellence of the area. Application forms, guidelines
and sample contract are available in Rugby at
the Commissary. Call the Commissary at 423-628-5166 with
questions, or to have application materials either emailed or mailed directly
to you.
Aug
02
First
Thursday - Shanks Center for the Arts in Crossville
You
are Invited to First Thursday at the Shanks Center for the Arts from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Special entertainment will
be Jake Ross, with "acoustic guitar and voice" Jake will entertain
with original songs as well as cover (i.e., others’) songs. First Thursdays are
occasions to celebrate that the three galleries are changed with a new set of
fine art and fine craft, although the Warehouse Gallery may continue for
another month. Featured in the Warehouse Gallery for one more months are Alan
Cressler’s photographs of Ancient Cave Art. Shanks Center
for the Arts is located at 140
North Main Street. Parking is available behind the
building at the corner of Taylor and Thurman Avenues. Call (931) 787-1936 to check if
we are open.
Until Aug 05
Smith
County Fair at the Smith County AG Center Rides for all ages … Fun
for everyone … Come out and join us at the Fair.
Many new events happening daily. For more information call Smith County Chamber of Commerce at 615-735-2093
Aug
02 - 04
Clay County Homecoming Days
Where:
Courthouse Square
- Celina Come on out to the Annual Homecoming Days! Lots of
events - Live Music - Family Fun!
Aug
02 - 11
86th Annual Putnam
County Agricultural &
Industrial Fair
Come
out and enjoy the annual county fair. There will be beauty pageants, a petting
zoo, live music, livestock show, and roping demos. Fun for all ages! For more
information call 931-526-2211
or see website.
Aug
02 – 05
World's
Longest Yardsale - 127 Sale
Join
us for our 25th Anniversary! Four Days of Bargain Hunting Now Spans 6 States
& 690 miles. From 5 Miles North of Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama
For more details call 800-327-3945.
Website: www.127sale.com
Aug
03
Timothy
Hawn in Concert in Crossville
13-year
old, Timothy Hawn has been playing the piano for five years. He has won a total of twenty 1st place music competitions and has
performed in over 30 events including at - The Smithsonian in Washington,
D.C., Historic Hotel Roanoke in Virginia,
Disney World in Florida and many concerts at
Riverbend in Chattanooga.
At 11:00 am, he will be
performing at the Art Circle Public Library located at 3 East Street in Crossville. For more information call (931) 484-6790.
Aug
03
Artist
Talk with Whitney Forsyth
Artist
Whitney Forsyth will be at the Appalachian Center for Craft at the Craft Center
at 6:30 pm to talk about
the journey her art has taken her on and about concepts and processes behind
her work. Her work has been inspired by close observation of the natural world.
She grew up exploring the Colorado
woods and has continued to explore Oklahoma,
where she works as an associate professor at the University of Tulsa.
Her work has been in shows across the country. The talk and the galleries at
the Craft Center are free and open to the public.
For more information call 615-597-6801
Aug 03 - 05
Cumberland County 2nd Annual Gun &
Knife Show
Cumberland County will be hosting the
show at the Cumberland County Complex at 1398 Livingston Road in Crossville. The
event is being held to raise funds to promote programs for local kids in our
area and to show off the Cumberland County Community Complex to residents and
visitors. Entry fee is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Questions or special
requests should contact Donnie Moody at 931-484-6431.
Aug
03 -05
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend
The
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend begins at 12:01am
on Friday and ends at midnight
on Sunday. During the tax free weekend, numerous items
can be purchased without having to pay sales tax. The items include clothing
under $100 per item, school and school art supplies
under $100 per item, and computers under $1,500. The tax exemption not only
applies to items purchased within stores, but also items purchased over the
phone, internet, or mail in which the retailer accepts the order during the tax free holiday.
Aug
03 – 07
“K-Town
Americana” at
the Palace Theatre
PAART
is proud to present an evening of great Americana
music performed by artists based in “K-Town”, Knoxville. The evening of
music, with its roots deep in East Tennessee,
will be hosted by regional favorite Jay Clark. Jay will be bringing the three
lovely ladies that make up the Naughty Knots, Griffin
Cavender on guitar, dobro, and vocals, Milly Cavender on upright bass and
vocals, Sarah Pirkle on fiddle, guitar and vocals. Sarah’s husband and talented
musician, Jeff Barbra, will join her on the guitar and mandolin for several of
their much loved tunes. And
RB Morris, poet, playwright, actor & singer, songwriter, and Knoxville music icon
rounds out the lineup. First Friday performance scheduled for Aug 3 at 7:00 pm central at the Palace
Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets for PAART are
available at the Palace Theatre (931-484-6133) and from the box office of the
Cumberland County Playhouse (931-484-5000, a ticketing service charge may apply
Aug
04
Annual
Ice Cream Social in Red Boiling Springs
The
Ice Cream Social is scheduled at the Donoho
Entertainment Center
from 5:00 till 8:00
pm. Advance tickets are on sale now and can be bought from any
Vision 2020 member. Twenty area businesses are participating in this
"Who's Got the Best Ice Cream Contest". Come
sample all the different flavors and then vote for your favorite. There will
also be drawings for some wonderful prizes. Individual tickets are $5 ($6 at
the door) and family passes are $15 ($18 at the door). All proceeds go to the RBS Heritage
Museum fund.
Contact
615-388-3046.
Aug 04
Girl
Scouts Youth Program at Gun & Knife Show in Crossville
Girl
Scouts of Middle Tennessee will offer unique and special youth program, Knots
& Know How, on Saturday at 3:30
pm at the Cumberland County Gun & Knife Show. Taught by
experienced Girl Scouts, the cost of the youth program is free. One hour of
classroom instruction and hands on experience will take place in the Country
Store at the Cumberland County Community Complex. At the end of the classroom
instruction, the participants will take home knowledge and a lifetime of
memories. Girls and boys of all age groups are invited. Classes will start at 3:30pm. Any unfilled spaces will be
allocated on a first come first serve basis. Pre-registration is strongly
recommended by calling Rachel Moen, Regional Executive at the Girl Scouts of
Middle Tennessee at 931-526-4925.
Parent volunteers are needed, so please indicate interest in this area.
Aug
04
DelMonaco
Winery's UNCORKED Comedy Night
The
show starts at 7:00 pm at
DelMonaco Winery in Baxter. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. We
will have several comedians on hand for a full night of laughter! For more
information or tickets call the winery at 931-858-1177.
Aug
04
McMinnville
Cruisers Monthly Cruise In
New
Location: Tim’s Motors- 1414
Smithville Highway in McMinnville Time: 5:00 pm ‘til dark Event will include
a 50/50 Drawing, Door Prizes, and a Live DJ. For more information contact: Len
Murray at (931) 808-9812
or contact McMinnville- Warren
County Chamber of Commerce 931-473-6611
Aug
04
Handcrafted
Appalachian Knife Workshop at Rugby
Starting
at 10:00 am till 3:00 pm (ET) Handcraft
an old-fashioned Appalachian style knife using rustic wood and a recycled saw
blade. Create an item to treasure for years to come. Fuzzy Orange lives near Rugby and has been studying and teaching his crafts for
many years. Anyone who has met him knows he is a joy to be around and a great story-teller. Students of his classes will be sure to have a
good time. The cost for this workshop is $35. Please make advanced
reservations. Ask about our lodging discounts to workshop attendees. For more information call 888-214-3400.
Aug
04
“The
Rigneys” at the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour
Come
and enjoy the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour with “The Rigneys” starting at 6:00 pm at the Sutton General Store
in Granville. Enjoy a full evening of music and the very best in Tennessee Southern
cooking served in the Sutton General Store’s Dining Room. We serve at 5:00
& at 6:30 pm. Call 931-653-4151
to make your dinner reservations now.
Aug 10-11
Smokin'
in McMinnville BBQ Festival
Smokin'
in McMinnville is a 2-day family festival presenting live entertainment,
amazing food and beverages, sports competitions, a children's play zone,
assorted vendors, and access to the fabulous Gilley Swimming Pool. 40 Professional Kansas City Barbeque Society teams along
with backyard grill masters vying for $12,000 in total prize money in this
Tennessee State Championship Competition. FREE Admission. Contact us: McMinnville- Warren County
Chamber of Commerce 931-473-6611
Aug
11
“Bluegrass Solutions” at the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour
Come
and enjoy the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour with “Bluegrass Solutions” starting at
6:00 pm at the Sutton
General Store in Granville. Enjoy a full evening of music and the very best in Tennessee Southern
cooking served in the Sutton General Store’s Dining Room. We serve at 5:00
& at 6:30 pm. Call 931-653-4151
to make your dinner reservations now.
Aug
17
Bluegrass
at the Sparta
Amphitheatre
Join
fellow Spartans and all lovers of music at Liberty Square. Live Bluegrass
from a variety of artists starting at 7:00pm
every 3rd Friday May - October. Free to the public and fun for all ages. Come
for the music and enjoy Liberty
Square in Downtown Sparta!
Aug
17 & 18
Fall Creek
Falls State
Park hosts Astronomy Weekend
Join
us at the Inn for discussions regarding
constellations, lunar lore, and our brightest star, the Sun. Telescope viewing
will also be offered, weather permitting. For more information, email Lloyd
Watkins at watkinslk@comcast.net, or visit website:
Aug
18
The
Sparta Sock Hop
and Cruise In
Good
Time Cruisers invite you to Liberty
Square every 3rd Saturday, April - October. You
are invited to show your car or enjoy the exhibit. If you are a car lover this is a great place to salute past good times. Call 931-836-3552 for
details
Aug
18
“Michael Fagan & Cumberland Mountain
String Band”
Come
and enjoy the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour with “Michael Fagan & Cumberland
Mountain String Band” starting at 6:00
pm at the Sutton General Store in Granville. Enjoy a full evening
of music and the very best in Tennessee
Southern cooking served in the Sutton General Store’s Dining Room. We serve at
5:00 & at 6:30 pm. Call 931-653-4151
to make your dinner reservations now.
Aug 19 - 25
Fentress County Agricultural Fair
At
the Fentress County Fairgrounds For more information call 931-879-7776, email or see
website: www.fentresscountyfair.com
Aug
24
Watermelon
Day in McMinnville
Saturday from 6:00
am - 12:00 pm
at the Warren County Farmers Market located under the water tower in Downtown
McMinnville.
FREE sliced watermelon for everyone. Seed spitting contest.
Contact us: McMinnville-
Warren County
Chamber of Commerce 931-473-6611
Aug
25
DelMonaco
Winery & Vineyards Annual Harvest Festival
DeMonaco
Winery & Vineyards will be hosting our Annual Harvest Festival. Something
new this year is "Our House Wine", a blend
of all locally grown grapes. This event is FREE to the public. There will be
many exciting activities for the whole family including hayrides, grape
stomping, scavenger hunts, games, music, and more. Come out and enjoy a
beautiful day in our lush vineyards.
Aug
25
High
Tea Party at the Sutton Store in Granville
Cool
off with your friends and join us for a four course high tea party 12:00 – 2:00 pm Great time to spend with
your friends and meet new friends. Call for your reservations (931) 653-4151.
Aug
25
Downtown
Crossville Cruise-In
Come
join us at the Downtown Crossville Cruise-In on Main Street from 12:00 -5:00 p.m. There
will be classic cars, vendors and 50/50 drawings. All
Crossville Cruisers events are FREE! For more information contact Bill Frazier
at 931-456-0138; Bob at 931-284-1020 or Ed Daniszewski at 931-788-2488.
Aug
25
Macon County Auction
for the Arts
Macon
County Arts Council will hold its annual "Auction for the Arts" on
Saturday at 6:00 pm at the
Sally Wells Building
on the Macon County Fairgrounds. This event includes a supper, entertainment by
the group "Kinship", and the auction of
local art work. Preview of the art will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for the
event are $10 and can be obtained from "Frame It" in Lafayette at 615-666-7644 or email:
frameitk@nctc.com or by calling Nancy Doss at 615-644-5179
Aug 25
“Mike
Webb & Friends” at the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour
Come
and enjoy the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour with “Mike Webb & Friends”
starting at 6:00 pm at the
Sutton General Store in Granville. Enjoy a full evening of music and the very
best in Tennessee
Southern cooking served in the Sutton General Store’s Dining Room. We serve at
5:00 & at 6:30 pm. Call 931-653-4151
to make your dinner reservations now.
Aug
27 – Sep 02
Cumberland County Fair
Award-winning
fair with midway, pageants, contest, live music, food, livestock, and more will
be at the Cumberland County Community Complex located at1398 Livingston Road in Crossville. For more information call (931) 484-3620
At
Cumberland County Playhouse
Until
Aug 10
“Smoke
on the Mountain”
Musical by Connie Ray & Alan Bailey The great bluegrass
and gospel favorite returns for its 19th consecutive year, its longest run
ANYWHERE.
Rated G except for “one word that ought not to be used in church”. However, Mama and the family must have something to
forgive Uncle Stanley for in the second act!
Until
Nov 02
“Backward
in High Heels: The Ginger Musical”
Conceived
and Developed by Lynnette Barkley and Christopher McGovern Book/Musical
Arrangements/Original Songs by Christopher McGovern Directed &
Choreographed by Jeremy Benton. Legendary Ginger Rogers comes to life onstage!
This musical dances through Ginger’s life, hometown to Hollywood, as she
finesses her “stage mother” mom, becomes a huge star as Fred Astaire’s partner,
and one of the movies’ first women to win “equal pay”! Funny, nostalgic, with
music of her movies and more—a toe-tapping, swirling
new show, full of memories!
Until
Aug 17
“See Rock
City”
A
hometown, small town Appalachian story of two Kentucky
families in the 1940’s, carrying on at home while America fought for freedom,
overseas
Aug
23 – Oct 26
"Golden
Boy of the Blue Ridge"
A
brand new Bluegrass musical comedy that is
joyously tuneful, outrageously funny and all served up with a generous splash
of moonshine! Journey to the backwoods of 1930's Appalachia
and meet moonshiner J.M. McFarland, his daughter Maggie, Maggie's dull fiancé
Luther, neighbor Hazel and an assortment of
unforgettable locals. For more information and show times
call the Cumberland County Playhouse at 931-484-5000.
Website: http://www.ccplayhouse.com - E-mail:
info@ccplayhouse.com
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To get help you with your plans.
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