October 16, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Star-Spangled Summer awaits during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer
Dollywood’s “Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration” presented by Food City (from Monday, June 15 to Sunday, August 2) returns this summer with high-energy entertainment, family fun and a patriotic flair as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From a dazzling drone and fireworks spectacular to mouthwatering culinary items and festive Americana- themed décor and merchandise, Dollywood once again becomes the ultimate summer destination.
Sculpting a Story: Back When by Jim Claborn
Artist Don Britton sculpts history
Arts in the Park seeking artists, artisans and crafters
Arts In The Park is back for the 19th year on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm, at Downtown on the Green & Farmers Market. Application Deadline is August 22 Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts— two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. Applications from artists and crafters will be accepted through August 22.
Dollywood recognized as nation’s top theme park
With Memorial Day just around the corner, families are ready to hit the road to visit the nation’s top attractions.
Hamblen County receives art grants
Multiple organizations in Hamblen County have been awarded grants totaling $209,080 from the Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2027 that begins July 1, 2026… Login to continue reading Login…
The Gathering: Michelin-recommended destination to host immersive, chef-driven weekend celebrating food, beverage and Appalachian hospitality
Michelin-recommended destination to host immersive, chef-driven weekend celebrating food, beverage and Appalachian hospitality
Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a starstudded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections.
‘CSFTS’ contributing writer Clark to sign books at M-H Library next weekend
Local Christian Author and Contributing Writer to Chicken Soup for the Soul, William Clark, will be signing his new books and his story in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s brand-new book, “Let Dreams and Premonitions Guide You” at the Morristown- Hamblen Library on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the library’s Big Sale.