Learn to Crochet – Classes run May 2 through May 23 on Thursdays at Athens Art Center (11:30am).  Avoid the online registration fee by calling 423-745-8781 Come learn the therapeutic skill of crochet.  You will learn simple projects like potholders with 3 basic stiches.  The cost is $80 and includes a crochet hoo , ...

Good Morning Etowah is a unique approach to a morning networking meeting. We meet every month on the first Friday of the month. GME strives to offer quality networking and help our members build solid connections with other business owners in our community. We try to incorporate fun, games, and of course, food into our , ...

Blooms, Bluegrass & BBQ Festival – Friday, May 3 in downtown Sweetwater (12:00pm to 8:00pm) and Saturday, May 4 (10:00am to 8:00pm).  Follow on Facebook – Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ. There will be craft vendors, music, BBQ and lots of fun.   , ...

Tellico Plains Trout Festival – Saturday, May 4 in downtown Tellico Plains (10:00am to 5:00pm).  423-253-2333 This event gathers fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and families to Tellico Plains for fun, education, food, entertainment and outfitter services while increasing the public’s knowledge of the t , ...

Blooms, Bluegrass & BBQ Festival – Friday, May 3 in downtown Sweetwater (12:00pm to 8:00pm) and Saturday, May 4 (10:00am to 8:00pm).  Follow on Facebook – Blooms, Bluegrass and BBQ. There will be craft vendors, music, BBQ and lots of fun. , ...

Appalachian One String Pickin’ Stick – Saturday, May 4 at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum (11:00am).  423- 745-0329 Come make your own Appalachian One String Pickin’ Stick, AKA a canjo.  Jim Brooks and Robert Worth will have all the materials you need to make and take home am authentic canjo. , ...

Heritage School – Saturday, May 4 at the McMinn County Living Heritage Musuem (11:00am).  423-745-0329 Appalachian 1-string Canjo class with Jim Brooks and Robert Worth. , ...

Popsicles with a Ranger – Saturday, May 4.  We will meet at the pavilion, near the put-in at Rogers Branch/Middle Ocoee Put-in which is right along Hwy 64. Come cool off this summer with Ranger Jeremy. Partner with our park and learn all about the Ocoee River, from the river’s history to its current state. At thi , ...

80s Prom – Friday, May 10 at the Arts Center (7:30pm).  423-745-8781 Big hair and big ballads. Dress up and get down or come to hear the sounds of the 1980s – this evening has it all. , ...

Kayak Paddle – Wednesday, May 15 at Fort Loudoun (1:00pm to 3:00pm).  423-420-2331 Along the way we will enjoy beautiful scenery of Unicoi Mountains, trees, and perhaps waterfowl. We will also touch on the history of Fort Loudoun, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the importance of waterways in Tennessee. The , ...

Kayaking 101 with ACA & Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park – Saturday, May 18 at meet us at the Gee Creek Campground Amphitheater (10:00am to 4:00pm).  423-263-0050 Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Tennessee’s beautiful outdoors! Tennessee State Parks and the certified paddlesport , ...

Basket Making – Saturday, May 18 at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum (11:00am).  423- 745-0329 Basket making with Cindy Mishtal.  Call for more information and to make reservations. , ...

Heritage School – Saturday, May 18 at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum (11:00am).  423-745-0329 Flower basket making with Cindy Mishtal. , ...

Full Moon Fitness – Monday, May 20 at Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park (8:00pm).  423-263-0050 Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will ranger from night hikes to night river floats. Head lamps and flash lights will need  to have a Red Light setting. Dress for the weather , ...

May Full Moon Fitness – Monday, May 20 at Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park (8:00pm).  423-263-0050 Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will ranger from night hikes to night river floats. Head lamps and flash lights will need  to have a Red Light setting. Dress for the wea , ...

History for Lunch – Thursday, May 23 at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum (12:00pm).  423-745-0329 Listen to the interesting history of former Secret Service agent, Will Bolten. , ...

Night Hike – Friday, May 24 at Fort Loudoun (8:30pm to 10:00pm).  423-420-2331 Join Ranger Baghetti on a rare night hike at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park. Lit by a bright moon, the park has different sights and sounds at night. Enjoy the mountains’ and water’s reflection and identify nocturnal animals by sound , ...