Tennessee Overhill Events Calendar
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The Tennessee Overhill hosts lectures, workshops, performances, and community gatherings that explore the history, culture, and living traditions of our region. Events highlight Appalachian heritage, Indigenous history, music, crafts, and the stories that continue to shape the Overhill today.
Programs take place throughout the year at partner venues across the Overhill. Many events are free and open to the public. Check this page regularly for upcoming dates, locations, and details.
Events
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35th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum 576 Highway 360, Vonore, TN, United StatesJoin the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum for the 35th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival on September 12 and 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. This two-day festival offers […]
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Gems of the Past: Pam Mathews presenting on the History of the Cherohala Skyway
Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United StatesGems 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. […]
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Night of the Living Dead at the Gem: A Free Screening
Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United StatesOn Friday, October 30, the Etowah Arts Commission invites the community to the Gem Theater for a free screening of George A. Romero’s original Night of the Living Dead (1968). […]
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Gems of the Past: Mark Stephenson presenting on the Declaration of Independence
Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United StatesGems 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 […]
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32nd Annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival
Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United StatesThe 32nd Annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival returns to the Historic Gem Theater in Etowah on March 5 and 6, 2027. Plans are already underway for another weekend […]
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32nd Annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival
Gem Theater 700 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN, United StatesThe 32nd Annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival returns to the Historic Gem Theater in Etowah on March 5 and 6, 2027. Plans are already underway for another weekend […]