Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Here's what's happening in Townsend this week.

Daily

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership

For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.
Go here for information on school field trips.

Cades Cove Heritage Tours
Offers guided tours of Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that showcase the history and resources of the area. Tours generally run 2-3 hours.

Tour Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
8:30 am (subject to change)
1:30 pm

Sunday
1:30 pm

Ticket prices:
Adult: $13.00
Senior (60+): $10.00
Child (6-17): $8.00
Under 6: FREE

Ticket Price for Members of the GSMHC:
Adult: $11.00
Senior (60+): $8.00
Child (6-17): $7.00
Under 6: FREE

Combination Ticket: Tour and Entrance to Heritage Center
Adult: $15.00
Senior (60+): $12.00
Child (6-17): $10.00
Under 6: FREE

For more information please see their website or call (865) 488-8838.
Please note: They recommend booking in advance as the buses usually book up a day or more ahead of time.


Sunday November 30
Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 4:30pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Monday December 1
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Tom Sciple
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday December 2
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Tom Sciple
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Wednesday December 3
Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Tom Sciple
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
Join us this week at the after-school program and help decorate the library's Christmas tree on Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. A Christmas movie will also be shown.
Please call the library at 865-448-1441 to pre-register your children no later than Tuesday. Children in grades Pre-K through 5th are welcome and this is a free program.The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend.


Friday December 5
Townsend Visitor Center
5-7: Stained Glass-Larry & Paula McLainArt Exhibit-Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Smoky Mountain Christmas
Blount County Days
December 5 – 6
Show proof of Blount County residence and get in for only $3.00 plus 20% off all gift shop purchases!
* Prior sales and Guild cookbook excluded. Not good in conjunction with any other discount offers.
For more information call 865-448-0044.


Saturday December 6
Townsend Visitor Center
Stained Glass by Larry & Paula McLain
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 4:30pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Smoky Mountain Christmas
Blount County Days
December 5 – 6
Show proof of Blount County residence and get in for only $3.00 plus 20% off all gift shop purchases!
* Prior sales and Guild cookbook excluded. Not good in conjunction with any other discount offers.
For more information call 865-448-0044.


Sunday December 7
Townsend Visitor Center
Stained Glass by Larry & Paula McLain
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 4:30pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Townsend Christmas Parade starts at 2:30pm at Nawger Nob in Townsend.

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Here's what's happening in Townsend this week.

Daily

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership

For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.
Go here for information on school field trips.

Cades Cove Heritage Tours
Offers guided tours of Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that showcase the history and resources of the area. Tours generally run 2-3 hours.

Tour Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
8:30 am (subject to change)
1:30 pm

Sunday
1:30 pm

Ticket prices:
Adult: $13.00
Senior (60+): $10.00
Child (6-17): $8.00
Under 6: FREE

Ticket Price for Members of the GSMHC:
Adult: $11.00
Senior (60+): $8.00
Child (6-17): $7.00
Under 6: FREE

Combination Ticket: Tour and Entrance to Heritage Center
Adult: $15.00
Senior (60+): $12.00
Child (6-17): $10.00
Under 6: FREE

For more information please see their website or call (865) 488-8838.
Please note: They recommend booking in advance as the busses usually book up a day or more ahead of time.


Sunday November 23

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Thursday November 27
Happy Thanksgiving

Townsend Visitor Center
Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 2pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am to 3pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Friday November 28

Townsend Visitor Center
Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 4:30pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Saturday November 29

Townsend Visitor Center
Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 4:30pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Sunday November 30

Townsend Visitor Center
Holiday Photos by Mary Grace McCaffery
From 9am to 4:30pm come have your family holiday pictures made in front of the hearth at the Townsend Visitors Center. Prices and packages vary.
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Daily

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership

For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.
Go here for information on school field trips.

Cades Cove Heritage Tours
Offers guided tours of Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that showcase the history and resources of the area. Tours generally run 2-3 hours.

Tour Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
8:30 am (subject to change)
1:30 pm

Sunday
1:30 pm

Ticket prices:
Adult: $13.00
Senior (60+): $10.00
Child (6-17): $8.00
Under 6: FREE

Ticket Price for Members of the GSMHC:
Adult: $11.00
Senior (60+): $8.00
Child (6-17): $7.00
Under 6: FREE

Combination Ticket: Tour and Entrance to Heritage Center
Adult: $15.00
Senior (60+): $12.00
Child (6-17): $10.00
Under 6: FREE

For more information please see their website or call (865) 488-8838.
Please note: They recommend booking in advance as the busses usually book up a day or more ahead of time.


Sunday November 16

Townsend Visitor Center
Art & Jewelry Exhibit by Maxine Falls
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Monday November 17

Townsend Visitor's Center
Assorted Crafts by Joyce Jarman
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday November 18

Townsend Visitor Center
Assorted Crafts by Joyce Jarman
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Wednesday November 19

Townsend Visitor Center
Open 9am-6pm. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
Join Roy and Susie Ferguson with their service dog Schatzie at the after-school program on Wednesday, from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.
Please call the library at 865-448-1441 to pre-register your children no later than Tuesday. Children in grades Pre-K through 5th are welcome and this is a free program.
The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend.


Thursday November 20

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Friday November 21

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Saturday November 22

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Sunday November 23

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Daily

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission. Hours subject to change.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (subject to change)
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership

For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.
Go here for information on school field trips.

Cades Cove Heritage Tours
Offers guided tours of Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that showcase the history and resources of the area. Tours generally run 2-3 hours.

Tour Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
8:30 am (subject to change)
1:30 pm

Sunday
1:30 pm

Ticket prices:
Adult: $13.00
Senior (60+): $10.00
Child (6-17): $8.00
Under 6: FREE

Ticket Price for Members of the GSMHC:
Adult: $11.00
Senior (60+): $8.00
Child (6-17): $7.00
Under 6: FREE

Combination Ticket: Tour and Entrance to Heritage Center
Adult: $15.00
Senior (60+): $12.00
Child (6-17): $10.00
Under 6: FREE

For more information please see their website or call (865) 488-8838.
Please note: They recommend booking in advance as the busses usually book up a day or more ahead of time.


Sunday November 9

Townsend Visitor Center
Stained Glass by Larry & Paula McLain
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Monday November 10

Townsend Visitor's Center
Stained Glass by Larry & Paula McLain
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday November 11

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Tom Sciple
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Wednesday November 12

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Tom Sciple
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
Pioneer Lady, "Miss Pam", will be "Making Butter" at the after-school program on Wednesday,
from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.
Please call the library at 865-448-1441 to pre-register your children no later than Tuesday. Children in grades Pre-K through 5th are welcome and this is a free program.
The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend.

Thursday November 13

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Tom Sciple
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Friday November 14

Townsend Visitor Center
Art & Jewelry Exhibit by Maxine Falls
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Saturday November 8

Townsend Visitor Center
Art & Jewelry Exhibit by Maxine Falls
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Sunday November 9

Townsend Visitor Center
Art & Jewelry Exhibit by Maxine Falls
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Late Fall Colors in East Tennessee

The fall colors have faded fast the last couple of days, it's been too warm.

Here are a few pictures we took earlier this week.

View in Townsend

At Post Office Looking NE

Florida Neighbors Northern View

Sun Coming Over The Mountain

Little Maple Leaves

Our NE Mountain

Abby's Reflection

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Daily

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.


Sunday November 2

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Monday November 3

Townsend Visitor's Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday November 4

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Wednesday November 5

Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Decoupage Plates by Anna Bolton
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Thursday November 6

Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Decoupage Plates by Anna Bolton
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Friday November 7

Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Decoupage Plates by Anna Bolton
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
The library is having a used book and bake sale from 9:00am to 5:00pm with all profits to benefit the library.
The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend, for more information please call (865) 448-1441.


Saturday November 8

Townsend Visitor Center
Stained Glass by Larry & Paula McLain
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center
A Veteran's Day celebration will be held at 2:00pm, featuring re-enactment groups, period costumes, music and recognition of veterans from all wars.
For more information please call (865)-448-0044.


Sunday November 9

Townsend Visitor Center
Stained Glass by Larry & Paula McLain
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Daily

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.


Sunday October 26

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodcarving by Fred Binning
Doll Making by Carolyn Gregory
Stained Glass by Brenda Fox
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Monday October 27

Townsend Visitor's Center
Baskets & Art by Brenda Garner
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday October 28

Townsend Visitor Center
Baskets & Art by Brenda Garner
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Wednesday October 29

Townsend Visitor Center
Baskets & Art by Brenda Garner
Art Exhibit by Steve Norris
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Thursday October 30

Townsend Visitor Center
Assorted Crafts by Norma Jean Tosh
Photography by Robert Quinn
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Friday October 31

Townsend Visitor Center
Assorted Crafts by Norma Jean Tosh
Photography by Robert Quinn
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Saturday November 1

Townsend Visitor Center
Assorted Crafts by Norma Jean Tosh
Photography by Robert Quinn
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Sunday November 2

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

October Morning

Another Townsend Update -No Farmer's Market

The Townsend Farmer's Market is finished for this year. They will resume next year about June, when produce starts coming in.
If you would like to be a vendor at next years market, they allow produce, plants and baked goods and there is a set-up fee of 4% of gross sales.
For more information please call 865-448-8700.

Update to This Week's Townsend Events

I forgot a couple of things. :)


Wednesday

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
National Park Ranger Mike Meldrum will give a presentation on "Bears in the Park" at the after-school program on Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.
Please call the library at 865-448-1441 to pre-register your children no later than Tuesday.
Children in grades Pre-K through 5th are welcome and this is a free program.
The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend.

Thursday

Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church
The Tuckaleechee United Methodist Chuch will hold their annual Apple Festival on Thursday, October 23.
There will be a craft and rummage sale from 10:00am to 5:00pm and a steak dinner will be served from 11:00am to 2:00pm and again from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $8 for a vegetable plate. The cost includes a drink and dessert with proceeds going to fund mission projects.
Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church is located at 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Road.

Saturday

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
The library will host a Family Fun Night on Saturday October 25 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Come join us for games, crafts, a cakewalk and storytime! Admission is free and games are 50 cents each with proceeds going to operational expenses for the library.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend. For more information please call the library at 865 448-1441.



Also see Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Daily

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.


Sunday October 19

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.



Monday October 20

Townsend Visitor's Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday October 21

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Wednesday October 22

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Roma McCammon
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
National Park Ranger Mike Meldrum will give a presentation on "Bears in the Park" at the after-school program on Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.
Please call the library at 865-448-1441 to pre-register your children no later than Tuesday. Children in grades Pre-K through 5th are welcome and this is a free program.

Thursday October 23

Townsend Visitor Center
Hand Crafts by Joyce Jarman
Baskets by Karen Kenst & Bonny Kate Sugg
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church
The Tuckaleechee United Methodist Chuch will hold their annual Apple Festival on Thursday, October 23.
There will be a craft and rummage sale from 10:00am to 5:00pm and a steak dinner will be served from 11:00am to 2:00pm and again from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $8 for a vegetable plate. The cost includes a drink and dessert with proceeds going to fund mission projects.
Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church is located at 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Road.

Friday October 24

Townsend Visitor Center
Hand Crafts by Joyce Jarman
Baskets by Karen Kenst & Bonny Kate Sugg
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
This is the last weekend for the Passion Play this year.


Saturday October 25

Knoxville Track Club
Townsend 10K Race
9:00am
contact: Howard Jackson at 865.742.0402

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodcarving by Fred Binning
Doll Making by Carolyn Gregory
Stained Glass by Brenda Fox
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Every Saturday night at 7:00pm join the Clemmer's at the Pickin' Porch for some good ol' mountain music!
This week's guests are Kelly and Susan Amsden, teachers and players of mountain and hammered dulcimers.
For more information call (865) 448-6647. This event is free.
This is the last Pickin' Porch for 2008.

Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library
The library will host a Family Fun Night on Saturday October 25 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Come join us for games, crafts, a cakewalk and storytime! Admission is free and games are 50 cents each with proceeds going to operational expenses for the library.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library is located at 120 Tiger Drive in Townsend. For more information please call the library at 865 448-1441.

Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.
This is the last performance of the Passion Play for 2008.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Foothills Kiwanis Benefit Barbecue & Concert Sponsored by Jenny & Randy Boyd
Barbecue by Miss Lily’s at 5:30 PM
Concert at 7:00 PM by Sisters of the Silver Sage
Cost: $15.00 (includes meal and concert) $12.00 for GSMHC members
Tickets available at Heritage Center.
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.


Sunday October 26

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodcarving by Fred Binning
Doll Making by Carolyn Gregory
Stained Glass by Brenda Fox
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Events and Activities in Townsend This Week

Daily

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Free admission.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission:
$14.00 adults
$7.00 children (ages 5-11)
4 and under Free
For more information please call (865) 448-2274.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Admission:
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership
For more information please see their website or call (865)-448-0044.


Sunday October 12

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Cathy Colter
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Passion Play in the Smokies
Special Sunday Night Service at 7:30 pm, “The Passion Play in the Smokies” and Pastor Appreciation Night. Event takes place at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.


Monday October 13

Townsend Visitor's Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Tuesday October 14

Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Townsend Farmer's Market
You can find fresh produce, baked goods and plants for sale every Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village parking lot. The market will run through October. For more information, call 865-448-8700.


Wednesday October 15

Townsend Visitor Center
Photography by Linda Waterhouse
Art Exhibit by Dena Eubanks
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Thursday October 16

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.


Friday October 17

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Fred Weiser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.


Saturday October 18

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Every Saturday night at 7:00pm join the Clemmer's at the Pickin' Porch for some good ol' mountain music!
This week's guest is champion dulcimer player and instructor Larry Conger from Paris, Tennessee.
For more information call (865) 448-6647. This event is free.

Passion Play in the Smokies
Passion Play in the Smokies portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event takes place at 7:30pm at the Townsend Ampitheater on Bethel Road.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under and $10.00 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
For more information about the production or for ticket information, please call (865) 448-3505.


Sunday October 19

Townsend Visitor Center
Woodturning by Roy Lindsey & Monte Walker
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

The Passion Play in the Smokies Presents "The Jerusalem Experience" Saturday October 11

For one day only, The Passion Play in the Smokies presents "The Jerusalem Experience".
On Saturday, October 11, step back in time and experience life in Bible times! This free event recreates Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and features animals, music, children's activities, Hebrew praise dance and so much more.
Event runs from 10am to 4pm at the Townsend Ampitheater in Townsend on Bethel Road.
For more information, please see their website or call (865) 448-3505.

This Week In Townsend

Daily

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. Free admission.

Monday October 6

Townsend Visitor's Center
Weaving by Gaynelle Kyser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Tuesday October 7

Townsend Visitor Center
Weaving by Gaynelle Kyser
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Townsend Farmer's Market
You can find fresh produce, baked goods and plants for sale every Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village parking lot. The market will run through October. For more information, call 865-448-8700.

Wednesday October 8

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Randy White
Woodcrafts by Charles Goosie
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Thursday October 9

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Randy White
Woodcrafts by Charles Goosie
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Friday October 10

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Randy White
Woodcrafts by Charles Goosie
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Saturday October 11

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Cathy Colter
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Every Saturday night at 7:00pm join the Clemmer's at the Pickin' Porch for some good ol' mountain music! This week's guest is Americana singer/songwriter Karen Reynolds.
For more information call (865) 448-6647. This event is free.

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
The Heritage Center's Sunset Music Series presents Jenna and the Jones this Saturday at 7:00pm. Admission is free for members and $3.00 for non-members. For more information call 865-448-0044.

Sunday October 12

Townsend Visitor Center
Art Exhibit by Cathy Colter
Open 9am-6pm. Event is free. For more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.

For activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park please see this post:
Free Events and Activities In The Great Smoky Mountains For The Week of October 5-11.

Pickin' Porch Update

Butch Ross is unable to appear at Wood 'n Strings Pickin' Porch this Saturday. The Clemmers will be performing instead.

Rummage Sales/Giveaway in Townsend

Today and Friday
Big Valley resort's annual rummage sale continues today 9am-4pm and tomorrow 9am-12pm. Tomorrow is $1-a-bag day. Big Valley is located on the right, a little past the Back Porch restuarant, just as you enter Townsend on Lamar Alexander Parkway/321.

Saturday
Church of the Cove is having a clothing giveaway from 9am-1pm. They are located on Wears Valley Rd., approximately one mile from the traffic light in Townsend, on the right.

Wednesday October 8-Saturday October 11
Hearts and Hands is having their annual rummage sale at the River Rat across from the Heritage Center on Hwy. 73 (about a mile past the traffic light). The sale will run 9am-5pm all four days.
If you would like to donate items to the sale, drop them off 9am-5pm Saturday, October 4, Monday, October 6, or Tuesday, October 7.

Ongoing
The Townsend Alumni Rummage Room is open every Wednesday 11am-2pm. This is located in Townsend City Hall on Tiger Dr. (across from Townsend Elementary School).

Sunday Hike

We took a hike Sunday up the mountain on the east side of the holler.

This is a view of Rich Mountain, Townsend is just right of center.

Ilex Decidua

Winterberry is a member of the Holly family, it's also called Possum Haw.

Once we climbed past the Laurel thicket, the mountain was covered with them.

This Week's Activities and Events In Townsend

Townsend Farmer's Market

Tuesday, September 30
You can find fresh produce, baked goods and plants for sale every Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village parking lot. The market will run through October.
For more information, call 865-448-8700.



Townsend Visitor Center

Tuesday, September 30-Thursday, October 2
Art & Woodcrafts exhibit by Myron & Sanford Downs

Friday, October 3-Sunday, October 5
There are three exhibits scheduled for this weekend:
Decoupage Plates by Anna Bolton
Art Exhibit by Gloria Nelson
Stained Glass by Clay Bolinger

All events are free and for more information call 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834 (toll free).


Mary E Tippitt Memorial Library

Wedenesday, October 1
Mike & Connie Clemmer from Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop will present "Making Mountain Music" at the library's after-school program on Wednesday.
Please call the library at 865-448-1441 to pre-register your children no later than Tuesday.
Children in grades Pre-K through 5th are welcome and this is a free program.


Wood-N-Strings - Dulcimer Shop

Saturday, October 4
Every Saturday night at 7:00pm join the Clemmer's at the Pickin' Porch for some good ol' mountain music! This week's guest is Butch Ross, a mountain dulcimer player from Chattanooga.
For more information call (865) 448-6647.
This event is free.

Update: Butch Ross had to cancel and Mike and Connie will be playing instead.

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Saturday, October 4
The Heritage Center's Sunset Music Series presents "Wild Blue Yonder" this Saturday at 7:00pm. Admission is free for members and $3.00 for non-members.
For more info call 865-448-0044.

Update on Gas Update

Deliveries were made yesterday and there is now gas and diesel available at all stations in Townsend. It's still $3.59 a gallon.

Only In Townsend

Our new Townsend mascot!

He was spotted watching traffic from across the road from Parkway Grocery. :)