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  • A neon GEM theater sign hangs on a brick building above a poster that reads: Gems of the Past, Overhill Histories Lecture Series, featuring Jim Swayne on The Old Federal Road, with logos at the bottom.

    Jim Swayne “The Old Federal Road”

    Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United States

    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

    Free

  • A neon sign reading GEM glows on a brick building. Text below promotes Gems of the Past: Overhill Histories Lecture Series with Sheriff Joe Guy presenting “The Battle of Athens” and Jim Swayne discussing The Old Federal Road. Three small icons are at the bottom.

    Sheriff Joe Guy “The Battle of Athens”

    Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United States

    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

    Free
  • Exhibit flyer for Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee, June 18–July 28, 2026, at Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery, Etowah, TN. Experience the powerful voices that shape our shared American story. Free admission. Open Thurs–Sat, 1–4pm. Presented by Etowah Historical Commission.

    Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee

    Nancy Cantrell Dender Art Gallery 700 Tennessee Ave, Etowah, TN, United States

    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 […]

  • A neon sign reading GEM hangs on a brick building above a marquee. Below, text reads: Gems of the Past, Overhill Histories Lecture Series, Eric Hughey—The Old Federal Road and Fort Loudoun. Three logos are at the bottom.

    Eric Hughey “Fort Loudoun”

    Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United States

    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

    Free
  • A schedule of Tennessee Overhill Independence Day 2026 celebrations for McMinn, Monroe, and Polk Counties, featuring events, dates, times, and locations—sections for each county highlight a variety of festive activities.

    TENNESSEE OVERHILL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS 2026

    McMinn/ Monroe & Polk Counties Confirmed 2026 Events McMINN COUNTY Englewood Celebrates June 25 to June 28, 2026 June 25, 6:00 PM | Englewood Alumni Banquet | Englewood First Baptist Church Family Life Center June 26, Dusk | Outdoor Movie Night, "The Sandlot" | Church Street and Englewood Avenue June 27, Morning through Afternoon | […]

  • Lecture flyer titled “Gems of the Past: When the Revolution Came to Hiwassee,” presented by Dr. Brett Riggs on July 16 at 7 p.m., Gem Theater, Etowah, TN. Free admission. Hosted by Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association.

    Gems of the Past: Dr. Brett Riggs When the Revolution Came to Great Hiwassee

    Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United States

    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 as Dr. Brett Riggs presents on When the Revolution Came to Great Hiwassee. This lecture will examine how the American Revolution affected the Hiwassee region and the communities who lived […]

  • Poster for the River Town Festival in Calhoun, TN, with fireworks. Event date is July 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Text includes Tennessee America 250 Years & Counting.

    Calhoun River Town Festival 2026

    Hiwassee Blueway 101 Cherokee Crossing, Calhoun, TN, United States

    Celebrate Calhoun’s connection to the Hiwassee River during the River Town Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Hiwassee Blueway, 101 Cherokee Crossing in Calhoun, Tennessee. Festival activities include a Hiwassee River photo contest, with entries due July 10, and a fishing contest running from June 22 through July 12 for the largest catch […]

  • Battle of Athens Festival Flyer; includes 80th Anniversary event details, special museum displays, food, tours, and historical photos and plaque. Join us for this commemoration on August 1, 4-8 PM at Market Park, Athens, TN—with three downtown walking tours.

    6th Annual Battle of Athens Festival: 80th Anniversary Commemoration

    Market Park 106 South Jackson Street, Athens, TN, United States

    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 […]

  • A neon sign reading GEM hangs on a brick building. Text below reads: Gems of the Past Overhill Histories Lecture Series—Jim Swayne and Hunter Raby discuss The Old Federal Road and the History of the Hildebrand House. Three logos appear at the bottom.

    Gems of the Past: Hunter Raby presenting on the History of the Hildebrand House

    Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United States

    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

    Free