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.

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  • Exhibit flyer for Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee, June 18–July 28, 2026 at Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery, Etowah, TN. Discover powerful Tennessee voices; admission is free. Hours listed, special openings by appointment.

    Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee

    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 […]

  • 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. […]

    Free

  • 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.

    Hunter Raby “History of the Hildbrand 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. […]

    Free

  • A neon GEM theater sign on a brick building above a poster reading: Gems of the Past: Overhill Histories Lecture Series. Pam Mathews, History of the Cherohala Skyway, and Jim Swayne: The Old Federal Road. Three logos appear at the bottom.

    Pam Mathews “History of the Cherohala Skyway”

    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. […]

    Free