Athens will pair a 600‑drone America 250 light show with its July 4 Buddy Liner fireworks at Athens Regional Park, plus a free concert and family activities.

Jellystone Park reopens June 1 in Pigeon Forge after a multimillion-dollar renovation, with cabins, pools, RV sites and Yogi Bear meet-and-greets returning for summer.

Country Cascades’ outdoor waterpark in Pigeon Forge opens this Friday with slides, a kids’ splash zone and private cabanas. The resort shared photos and details ahead of the weekend crowd.

The Savannah Bananas will play two sold‑out shows in Knoxville on May 21 and May 23. Find ticket-lottery info, resale warnings and where to stream the Neyland game.

A $10M, 27,000‑square‑foot remake of a historic armory will bring duckpin bowling, VR and a restaurant to 496 Ellis Avenue in downtown Maryville this summer.

Lil Wayne will play Food City Center in Knoxville on Oct. 23 as part of his 20+ Years of Carter Classics tour. Citi presales start March 18; general sale March 20.

Dollywood's media advisory lists Dolly Parton for opening-day on March 13, 2026, but recent health-related cancellations mean her appearance could change. Fans should watch official updates.

Slick City Action Park is opening locations in Knoxville and Pigeon Forge in 2026, bringing more than 20 indoor slides and new jobs to the region. TopJump in Pigeon Forge will close to make way for the conversion.

The Zac Brown Band will perform at the Food City Center in Knoxville on October 8, as part of their "Love & Fear" tour, with special guest Grace Potter. Tickets go on sale January 30.

Dolly Parton is partnering with Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand and upgrade their travel stops, launching in 2026 starting in Cornersville, Tennessee. The stops will cater to travelers' needs with a Tennessee spirit.

The Kingsport Farmers Market is hosting its 8th annual Fall Festival on October 18, featuring over 50 vendors, pumpkin contests, and kids' activities.

The 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine event offers storytelling and live music at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area on October 18, 2025, for free.

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival offers storytelling, live music, and workshops at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.