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.

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

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.

An evening mixer for Knoxville’s young professional crowd set in the Beall Family Rose Garden at UT Gardens — a scenic outdoor spot for networking, drinks, and mingling as summer winds toward sunset.

Downtown Johnson City’s free summer concert series lights up King Commons Park every Friday evening with live music, food trucks, and a crowd ready to soak up the last of the daylight. Bring a chair, grab a drink from the surrounding downtown bars, and settle in.

One of Tennessee’s largest patriotic boating events takes over Tellico Lake for a massive all-day raft-up bash. Headlined by Sterl The Pearl (the Official UT Vols Hype DJ), plus Weathered, Josie J and Dessert, Pete Schlegel, Monroeville, and Kings Reign. Features a boat parade with $1,000/$500/$200 cash prizes for best-decorated vessels, an aviation flyover, and […]

Smoky Mountain Summerfest takes over the Sevier County Fairgrounds with vendors, food, music, and small-town summer energy starting at 10 AM. Wander the grounds, grab lunch from the food booths, and enjoy an easy daytime hang in the foothills of the Smokies.

Nashville’s most unexpected rooftop celebration takes over Friends in Low Places on July 25th — Christmas on the beach, complete with a Tiki Santa, VIP Elves hyping things up, and fake snow falling over the rooftop while the sun blazes and the DJ keeps it going. Expect festive drink specials all day as holiday cheer […]

Midday scenic Jeep pre-ride along South Holston Lake ahead of the Jeeps & Jams rally in Bristol.

Put your lake skills to the test! Lone Mountain Marina’s Lake Olympics features waterfront competitions and challenges followed by live music from the Zach Caskey Band. A full day of laughing, competing, and celebrating summer on Norris Lake.

Lone Mountain Marina hosts its infamous Lake Olympics — a full day of water challenges and silly competitions for all ages — capped off by live music from the Zach Caskey Band at 8pm. Athletes and drinkers both welcome.

Lone Mountain Marina’s summer Olympics brings lakeside games and live music from the Zach Caskey Band to Norris Lake. Compete, drink, and dance dockside on a classic lake-life Saturday.