Ten-day arts and crafts fair featuring Southern Appalachian artisans at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

The legendary Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair returns July 10–19 with over 180 booths of craftspeople from across the country demonstrating and selling their work, plus live music daily. Open 10 AM to 5 PM every day at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Make a day of it downtown — the fair, lunch, and a distillery tasting are […]

Kick off the weekend early at Sequoyah Marina’s Funky Friday — a weekend breakfast buffet and live music on the deck overlooking Norris Lake. It’s the low-key daytime kickoff before the lake gets busy, with good food and a friendly crowd.

Downtown Chattanooga turns into one big self-guided ice cream crawl for National Ice Cream Day weekend. Grab your crawl map, wander shop to shop during regular business hours, and cool off with scoops, floats, and frozen treats all over the city center. A perfect low-key daytime hang — and yes, a boozy milkshake or patio […]

Food Truck Friday at Arrington Vineyards. Local food trucks pair with estate wines on the lawn. 4:30–8:30 PM every Friday.

Lone Mountain Marina throws a ‘Don’t Worry Be Hippy’ theme party with live music on Norris Lake. Tie-dye, good vibes, and lakeside drinks all day make for a groovy day on the water.

Friday Wings Night at Sequoyah Marina on Norris Lake. Load up on wings, cold drinks, and lake breeze — then stay for the sunset. 5–9 PM.

Put on your tie-dye and head to Lone Mountain Marina for a groovy hippie theme party with live music from Michael Litton. Themed drinks, costumes welcome, and the full marina scene. The perfect stress-free summer Saturday on Norris Lake.

A wine and moonshine tasting fundraiser benefiting the Volunteer Ministry Center — sample pours from local favorites while supporting a good cause. A relaxed, social evening tasting event for a great civic-minded crowd.

Break out your tie-dye and flower crowns — Lone Mountain Marina goes full hippie for the night with a themed party and live music from Michael Litton starting at 7pm. Peace, love, and Norris Lake. Good vibes only.

A Saturday-morning memorial charity golf tournament at The Golf Club of Bristol. Tee off at 8:30 AM and spend the morning on the course with friends, all for a good cause. Registration required.

Orange Hat Brewing’s Hardin Valley taproom hosts a pancake breakfast benefiting local wildlife rehabilitators — a sweet excuse for a late-morning hang with coffee, pancakes, and (for the 21+ crowd) a cold one to go with it. Easy, feel-good way to start a Saturday.