Full Moon Pickin' Party
2025-08-08 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | TN
Event Information:
Full Moon Pickin’ Party (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 08/08/2025
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $25
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

Yee-Haw Brewing Company presents a Full Moon Pickin’ Party with Jake Worthington, live from the outdoor stage at the Museum of Appalachia! Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of great country music in a one-of-a-kind setting.

🗓️ Date: Friday, August 8th
🕢 Jake Worthington takes the stage at 7:00 p.m.
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
🍔 Food and beverages available for purchase
🍺 Adults 21+ must show ID to purchase beer
🪕 Please, no coolers, outside food or drinks, or animals (except service animals)
🎟 Tickets are on sale now at museumofappalachia.org or at this link: bit.ly/4kbYhUh
Presented by Yee-Haw Brewing Company and proudly sponsored by Ole Smoky Distillery

Claxton Country Squares
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Claxton Community Center, 1071 Edgemoor Road, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Date: 09/08/2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Claxton Community Center
Address: 1071 Edgemoor Rd, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: Free!
Contact for questions:

Ror Smith- rsmith599@yahoo.com 865-257-2955

Come and join the fun! Classes are now underway for the 2024-2025 beginners lessons. Mark your calendar for the Monday after Labor Day in 2025 for the next session of beginner classes at our club. Classes build on the previous class’s material.

Claxton Country Squares
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Claxton Community Center, 1071 Edgemoor Road, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Date: 09/15/2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Claxton Community Center
Address: 1071 Edgemoor Rd, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: Free!
Contact for questions:

Ror Smith- rsmith599@yahoo.com 865-257-2955

Come and join the fun! Classes are now underway for the 2024-2025 beginners lessons. Classes build on the previous class’s material.

Fall Heritage Days
2025-10-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Fall Heritage Days (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 10/30/2025
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $10.00-$20.00
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

October 24, 30, 31, & November 7 from 9:00am-3:00pm
The Museum of Appalachia invites students and families to step back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of pioneer Southern Appalachian traditions and old-time demonstrations of the fall harvest season.
Demonstrations and activities include pumpkin carving, crosscut sawing, doll making, beekeeping, pottery, wagon rides, rug hooking, basket making, bluegrass music, sorghum making, spinning & weaving, chair caning, blacksmithing, broom making, spelling bees, + so much more!
School groups and homeschool groups must make reservations in advance. To reserve your spot, please fill out the reservation form here: http://forms.office.com/r/8a98X5QMzB
This event is free for Museum Members.
Sponsored by Tennessee Arts Commission

Fall Heritage Days
2025-10-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Fall Heritage Days (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 10/31/2025
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $10.00-$20.00
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

October 24, 30, 31, & November 7 from 9:00am-3:00pm
The Museum of Appalachia invites students and families to step back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of pioneer Southern Appalachian traditions and old-time demonstrations of the fall harvest season.
Demonstrations and activities include pumpkin carving, crosscut sawing, doll making, beekeeping, pottery, wagon rides, rug hooking, basket making, bluegrass music, sorghum making, spinning & weaving, chair caning, blacksmithing, broom making, spelling bees, + so much more!
School groups and homeschool groups must make reservations in advance. To reserve your spot, please fill out the reservation form here: http://forms.office.com/r/8a98X5QMzB
This event is free for Museum Members.
Sponsored by Tennessee Arts Commission

Halloween on the Commons
2025-10-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Norris Commons, Norris Square, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 10/31/2025
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Norris Commons
Address: Norris Square, Norris, TN 37828
Admission Cost: Free
Contact for questions:

norrisrecreationcommission@gmail.com

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗽 𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗿-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀.
𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿.
𝗔𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟱:𝟰𝟱, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁.

Norris Lions Club Turkey Shoot
2025-11-01 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-08 08:00 - 14:00 | TN
Date: 11/01/2025
Time: 8:00am
Location: Andersonville
Address: Andersonville along Route 61 one mile East of the traffic light at the entrance to Norris – follow signs along Route 61
Admission Cost: Free
Contact for questions:

Jrhayes46@bellsouth.net

What’s a turkey shoot? Twelve contestants per round shoot at paper targets 90 feet away with shotguns. Closest to the center of the target wins the round.
Winners receive: $20 gift certificates for Turkey rounds, $30 gift certificates for Ham rounds
In the event of rain, a contingency day will be held on Saturday, November 15.

Annual Mexican Dinner & Benefit Auction
2025-11-01 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Francis Episcopal Church, 158 W Norris Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 11/01/2025
Time: 5:30pm
Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church
Address: 158 W Norris Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Admission Cost: Adult: $15, Child: $8
Contact for questions:

office@stfrancisnorris.org

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL ST. FRANCIS MEXICAN DINNER & BENEFIT AUCTION on Saturday November 1st starting at at 5:30pm in St. Francis’ Parish Hall.
ADULT: $15 • CHILD: $8 (Take out available)(La Sierra charges us $16.50 per person, so this is a deal!)
RESERVE TICKETS BY: Monday, October 27th.Call/Email: 865-494-7167 or office@stfrancisnorris.org
MENU: Chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour cream, Pico de Gallo, Shedded cheese, Tortillas (corn and flour), Rice and Beans, Chips & SalsaChoice of Beverage & Dessert
SILENT & LIVE AUCTION:Tickets, Gift Cards, Handmade Local Art, Auto Care, Restaurants, Desserts, and more!!
Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Outreach Committee. This event is the Outreach Committee‘s primary annual fundraiser. All proceeds from this event benefit a variety of charitable causes, many of which are local. This past year we were able to support: MAW’s Cause, Good Neighbors, Second Harvest of East Tennessee, Norris Area Community Foundation, Bridge Refugee Services, ADFAC, Norris Winter Festival, Norris Area Food Pantry, The Norris Fire Department, among others.

88th Annual Fall Bazaar
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 11/08/2025
Time: 9:00am
Location: Norris Religious Fellowship
Address: 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Admission Cost: Free
Contact for questions:

norrisrf@comcast.net

The Fall Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 9am-1pm. Signup sheets for volunteers and baked goods are in the narthex. Baked goods may be left at the Church on Friday, November 7th until 3pm, at Sarah Brubaker’s house, or the church the morning of Saturday, November 8th. We are still collecting sale items. Donations can be placed in the room past the nursery or the storage building. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Norris Winter Festival
2025-12-06 13:00 - 18:00 | Norris Commons, Norris Square, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Our 4th Winter Festival will be in Norris, TN on December 6th from 1-6pm. We’re excited to bring festive cheer to the Anderson County area this 2025 Holiday Season!
contact: winterfestivalevent@gmail.com

Chili Supper - Jesus, Elvis & Cornbread
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 12/06/2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Norris Religious Fellowship
Address: 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Admission Cost: Adult: $15, 12 & Under: $5
Contact for questions:

norrisrf@comcast.net

Mark your planners for “Jesus, Elvis, and Cornbread Chili Supper” on Saturday, Dec. 6that Norris Religious Fellowship from 5-7:30pm.Adults $15, and Children 12 and under $5It will be a fun evening of fellowship, food and music! Tickets are sold in front of NorrisPost Office each Saturday in Nov • 9AM-11AM (Accept cash, checks & Venmo) • CORNBREAD CONTEST • Drop off cornbread donations at the Fellowship on Saturday (10AM-12PM). We will vote on the best cornbread in the Norris area! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT NORRIS GOOD NEIGHBORS

Candlelight Christmas
2025-12-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Candlelight Christmas (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 12/12/2025
Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $10.00-$20.00
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

Experience the serenity of a pioneer Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for the occasion.
The event will include a meet & greet with Santa, a Holiday Market, live music, wagon rides, storytelling, interactive activities for kids, and lots of pioneer demonstrations.
Discounted advance tickets will go on-sale starting Monday, October 20th at 12pm EST.

Candlelight Christmas
2025-12-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Candlelight Christmas (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 12/13/2025
Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $10.00-$20.00
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

Experience the serenity of a pioneer Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for the occasion.
The event will include a meet & greet with Santa, a Holiday Market, live music, wagon rides, storytelling, interactive activities for kids, and lots of pioneer demonstrations.
Discounted advance tickets will go on-sale starting Monday, October 20th at 12pm EST.

Christmas in the Park
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Norris Dam State Park, 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN, 37828-3044, United States
Date: 12/19/2025
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Norris Dam State Park
Address: 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN 37828-3044
Admission Cost: Free
Contact for questions:

865-425-4500

Come to Norris Dam for a vintage evening celebrating the Christmas season! This event will feature hot chocolate, live folk music, family-friendly crafts, silent pie auctions, story times with a ranger, and a special appearance from SANTA!
This free holiday event will be Friday, December 19th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at the Lenoir Museum, Grist Mill, and Threshing Barn. Parking will be at the Lenoir Museum, located at 2121 Norris Freeway, with limited handicap accessible parking at the Rice Gristmill.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for local Norris food banks. Please consider bringing a canned food item to support your local community.
A silent pie auction will be held from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at the Crosby Threshing Barn! Support Norris Dam State Park and take home a tasty treat; it’s a win-win! You do NOT have to be present to win- winners will be announced or called at 7:30pm on the dot!
(If you wish to donate a pie for this auction, please email hailee.huffstetler@tn.gov)
Kiddos can meet at the bonfire pit in front of the Threshing Barn at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm to “Read with a Ranger” where one of our Park Rangers will read aloud a Christmas story. The Barn will also house craft stations!
Live music will be in the Lenoir Museum, along with historic crafts.
If you have questions, please contact the park office at 865-425-4500.
Please consider registering and donating to the park! All of your donations stay in Norris Dam State Park to help with interpretive programs and events, park resource management, and other projects. Thank you for supporting your TN State Park!

Norris Mahjong: Beginners Adult Class
2026-01-20 11:30 - 12:45, 2026-02-17 11:30 - 12:45 | Norris Community Center, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Event Information:
Mahjong Beginners Class

Date: 1/20/26, 2/3/26, 2/17/26
Time: 11:30-12:45pm
Location: Norris Community Center
Address: 20 Chestnut Dr, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

Cynthia Edrington 865-202-0995

This is a free event.

Norris Mahjong
2026-01-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Norris Community Center, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Event Information:
Mahjong

Date: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Norris Community Center
Address: 20 Chestnut Dr, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

Cynthia Edrington 865-202-0995

This is a free event.

Open Paint Session (Acrylic Focus)
2026-01-27 17:00, 2026-02-10 17:00, 2026-02-24 17:00 | Norris Community Center, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Event Information:
Open Paint Session (Acrylic Focus)

Date: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Norris Community Center
Address: 20 Chestnut Dr, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

Jennifer, (404) 663-7184
Please contact her prior to your first visit!

This is a free event. Provide your own paint, brushes, and canvas.

Norris Mahjong: Beginner Adults Class
2026-02-03 11:30 - 12:45 | Norris Community Center, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN, 37828, United States

My Furry Valentine Party & Bake Sale
2026-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Lions Club Pavillion, 5 Norris Sq, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Event Information:
Fundraising event for the Norris Animal Shelter. this event will feature a photo booth, valentine making station, bake sale, hot cocoa, and more. In the event of severe weather, updates will be posted to the Norris Animal Shelter’s Facebook page.
My Furry Valentine Party & Bake Sale

Date: Saturday, Feb. 14th
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Location: Norris Lions Club Pavillion
Address: 5 Norris Sq, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

Norris Animal Shelter 865-494-7645

This is a free event.

Day 1 - Auditions for The Red Velvet Cake War
2026-02-21 15:00 - 18:00 | St. Francis Episcopal Church, 158 W Norris Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 02/21/2026
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church
Address: 154 W. Norris Rd. Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

norrislittletheatretn@gmail.com

The Norris Little Theatre is excited to announce our Spring 2026 Play- The Red Velvet Cake War by Jones Hope Wooten. It will run May 8th, 9th, and 10th at the Anderson Co. High School Theater in Clinton, TN.
We are proud to have James Fisher back as our director.
Auditions will be held Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd from 3 PM to 6 PM at St. Francis Episcopal Church- 154 W. Norris Rd. Norris, TN.
We’re excited for this new chapter for one of Tennessee’s longest running community theatres. We cannot wait to see y’all at auditions or at the show!
Learn more about the writers here: https://tinyurl.com/JHWplays
Play License through Concord Theatricals- https://www.concordtheatricals.com/

Day 2 - Auditions for The Red Velvet Cake War
2026-02-22 15:00 - 18:00 | St. Francis Episcopal Church, 158 W Norris Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 02/22/2026
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church
Address: 154 W. Norris Rd. Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

norrislittletheatretn@gmail.com

The Norris Little Theatre is excited to announce our Spring 2026 Play- The Red Velvet Cake War by Jones Hope Wooten. It will run May 8th, 9th, and 10th at the Anderson Co. High School Theater in Clinton, TN.
We are proud to have James Fisher back as our director.
Auditions will be held Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd from 3 PM to 6 PM at St. Francis Episcopal Church- 154 W. Norris Rd. Norris, TN.
We’re excited for this new chapter for one of Tennessee’s longest running community theatres. We cannot wait to see y’all at auditions or at the show!
Learn more about the writers here: https://tinyurl.com/JHWplays
Play License through Concord Theatricals- https://www.concordtheatricals.com/

Norris Religious Fellowship Book Sale
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 03/07/2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Norris Religious Fellowship
Address: 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

norrisrf@comcast.net

Drop in to experience local authors and their books, refreshments, and gently used books for sale, including cook books and puzzles. Author Talk 12 till 1: featuring local author, historian and musician, Don Bell of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He authored “Life Stories From a Secret City Kid” in which he documents life in the “Secret City” during and after the Manhattan Project. Don has also authored The Routine, The Routine, the Life-Sucking Routine”, and “Frenchy’s Hockey Fantasy”.

The Civil War & East Tennessee, with Josh Anderson
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 03/15/2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Norris Religious Fellowship
Address: 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

info@norrishistorical.org

Join us 2 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2026, for a program on the Civil War in East Tennessee and Anderson County. Our presenter will be Josh Anderson.

Norris Religious Fellowship Plant Sale
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Date: 04/18/2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Norris Religious Fellowship
Address: 23 Dogwood Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions:

norrisrf@comcast.net

Featuring plants from local gardens, flowers, house plants, garden decor, llama fertilizer, birdhouses and more!!
Transplanting of Flowers and Vegetables Workshop at 10:30am hosted by Master Gardener Janet Donaldson.
We are also seeking plant donations from the community. Please drop off donations by April 16th.
