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In This Issue: What's New Backroads Events |
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Dear Friend, Dive into summer in East Tennessee! Visit our Website to discover all there is to see and do, plan your itinerary and register for a FREE East Tennessee getaway. What's New  Zorb will make its U.S. debut this summer in Pigeon Forge. The 11' plastic ball will give new meaning to rock and roll as the gigantic Zorb "vehicles" make their way down courses designed to thrill and entertain!Enjoy majestic mountainside beauty and an exciting ride at the Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground, offering miles of versatile trails and accommodations in the Cumberland Mountains. Unlock the Secrets of America's Secret City™ when you visit Oak Ridge's new website featuring history of the city plus information on attractions, outdoor adventure, arts, shopping, and restaurants. New hotels in Knoxville - The newly constructed Comfort Suites is an all suite, mid-priced hotel and the new Hampton Inn Knoxville East is located minutes from downtown. Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, a full-service, 10,500-square-foot Harley dealership, will open later in the summer at Walden's Landing, a popular Pigeon Forge shopping and dining development. The Carmichael Inn, an 1810 two-story log structure, recently re-opened in Loudon as a restaurant. The adjoining historic Orme/Wilson Building has also been renovated into the Wharf Street Coffeehouse. Dollywood's newest thrill ride, Mystery Mine, is a steel roller coaster themed around an abandoned coalmine. Backroads  Shoot'm up at Possum Trot - Dress up in your cowboy clothes and shoot with period guns in the beautiful mountains of Scott County. Stay in fully-furnished cabins, whet your whistle at the Possum Breath saloon or enjoy some grub at the Bloated Possum Chow Hall. Visitors can explore miles of trails in four-wheelers, rhinos or horses.Events  Through Sept. 3 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™ - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg.Through Sept. 7 - Dept. of Energy Facilities Public Bus Tour - Explore the original Manhattan Project sites around Oak Ridge and learn the history behind the world's first atomic weapon which helped to end WWII. July 1-4 - Patriot Festival brings fabulous concerts and stunning fireworks to Pigeon Forge in honor of Independence Day. July 3 - 4th of July Midnight Parade, Presented by Red Baron Pizza - The 32nd annual Gatlinburg showcase is the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at 12:00 a.m. on July 4th. July 4 - 25th Anniversary of World's Fair Park - Knoxville will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1982 World's Fair with an international festival featuring food, entertainment and an exhibit of memorabilia. July 4 - River Raft Regatta and Fireworks Show - Enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family then mark our nation's "Independence Day" in Gatlinburg with a magnificent fireworks show. Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center in Sevierville Summer Sales: July 4-8 - July 4th Sidewalk Sale, Aug. 3-5 - Tennessee Tax Free Weekend and Aug. 31- Sept. 3 - Labor Day Sidewalk Sale. July 13 - "1964" The Tribute - Hailed as the most authentic and enduring Beatles show in the world, the concert recreates an early '60s live concert with period instruments, vintage clothing, and hairstyles. July 24 - Thomas & Friends Live! on Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day" - A new live theatrical production based on the adventures of the beloved No. 1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine. Aug. 3-5 - The Battle of Tazewell re-enactment on the England Family Plantation, the actual battlefield in Tazewell. Aug. 9-12 - Masters Championship Rowing Regatta - Rowers from across the globe will gather in Oak Ridge to compete for the Masters title. Aug. 10-12 - StringTime features some of the country's finest bluegrass musicians paying tribute to the music of the Smoky Mountains with free concerts in Pigeon Forge. Aug. 11 - The Diner Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise In - Trophies awarded for Classic Truck, Mini Truck, Classic Car, Vette, Sports Car, Classic Original, Antique, Muscle Car, Sport Compact, Late Model & Bike. August 17-18 - Gatlinburg's MountainFest & Old Timer's Day - Enjoy two fun-filled days of bluegrass and genuine mountain music along with crafters and demonstrations. Aug. 23-25 - Bluegrass in the Smokies at Riverside Campground - Enjoy bluegrass in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains at Riverside Campground and Resort in Sevierville. Sept. 2 - Boomsday - Knoxville's nationally renowned Boomsday event features live music, festivities, and the largest Labor Day weekend fireworks show in the United States. Sept. 7-9 - Walk in the footsteps of brave Civil War soldiers in the Wilderness Road Campaign: Battle for the Cumberland Gap at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum living history encampment. Sept. 22 - Dandridge Scots-Irish Music Festival - Celebrate East Tennessee's Scots-Irish heritage with a fun-filled celebration featuring great food, music and other entertainment. Sept. 28-29 - Memory Magic Scrapbook - Shop, crop and have a great time at this year's Memory Magic Scrapbook Event in Oak Ridge. |
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