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What to expect at the 2025 Hamilton County Fair
From live music to pig races, here’s your guide to this year’s fair at McDonald Farm.
October 27, 2025 01:49 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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What to expect at this year’s Highland Park Porchfest
See your neighbor’s porch become a stage at this annual festival, offering free live music.
October 2, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Get ready for the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
Your favorite free bluegrass festival is almost here — check out the lineup.
September 25, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
A bunch of fair rides lit up at a night like a ferris wheel, swing rides, and more.
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Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair 2025: What to know before you go
The annual fair returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center Thursday, Aug. 14-Saturday, Aug. 23.
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Haley Bartlett
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It’s not summer without the Chattanooga Cocktail Festival
The Chattanooga Cocktail Festival is on the horizon salted rim — get ready to sip under the pavilion.
June 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Spending the longest day of the year in Chattanooga
The Scenic City is ready for the official start of summer — here is how to spend a full day around town.
June 17, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Experiencing the Chattanooga Film Festival like a cinephile
The Chattanooga Film Festival is back for its 12th year, bringing local, regional, and international films to the Scenic City.
June 16, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Step right up to the inaugural River City Fair in Chattanooga
There’s a new fair coming to town — get ready for a thrilling time over at the Tennessee Riverpark.
June 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Shop around these farmers markets in Chattanooga
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 18 farmers markets around Chattanooga, TN.
June 4, 2025
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Get ready to dash to Dolly Days in Ringgold
The north Georgia town will celebrate Tennessee music legend Dolly Parton — who just so happens to have a wholesome tie to the community.
May 1, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Nightfall announces its 2025 season
The Scenic City’s original summer concert series is back for another year — let’s take a look at its past + present.
March 26, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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