Visit the Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery in Etowah for Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee, a traveling exhibit from the Tennessee State Museum. The exhibit will be on display June 18 through July 28, 2026, hosted by the Etowah Historical Commission and Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association. Regular viewing hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from […]

Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Athens at the 6th Annual Battle of Athens Festival on Saturday, August 1, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Market Park in Athens, Tennessee. The festival will explore the history and significance of the 1946 Battle of Athens through artifacts and memorabilia, pop-up museum displays, a historical […]

Gems of the Past Discover the rich history of the Tennessee Overhill Region! Join us for an engaging lecture series exploring the stories, people and events that shaped our area. Each month, a new topic brings history to life in the historic Gem Theater. FREE ADMISSION

Gems of the Past Discover the rich history of the Tennessee Overhill Region! Join us for the next installment of the Gems of the Past: Overhill Histories Lecture Series, featuring Linda Caldwell presenting “Old Line Railroad.” This featured lecture will explore the history of the Old Line Railroad and its place in the Tennessee Overhill's […]

Gems of the Past Discover the rich history of the Tennessee Overhill Region! Join us for an engaging lecture series exploring the stories, people and events that shaped our area. Each month, a new topic brings history to life in the historic Gem Theater. FREE ADMISSION

Gems of the Past Discover the rich history of the Tennessee Overhill Region! Join us for the Gems of the Past: Overhill Histories Lecture Series, featuring Mark Stephenson presenting on the Declaration of Independence. This featured lecture will examine the history and meaning of the Declaration of Independence. The program will be held at the […]