September Events
Roane County, TN

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Home to beautiful Watts Bar Lake - one of the largest lakes in the south - the spectacular Whitestone Country Inn, a unique history and plentiful attractions, a thriving roots-music, arts and education community -
there's no place like Roane!

Festivals & Special Events:


Open through November 19
Roane County Corn Maze
Across from Roane State College
276 Patton Lane, Harriman
www.roanetourism.com/cornmaze
Friday 1-8 pm | Saturday 10 am-8 pm | Sunday 1-6 pm
Children 4-12 $4 | Adults $5
Group Rates Available, Monday-Thursday by appointment: 865.882.2640 or email: litterfree@roanegov.org

 

Petting Zoo, Glow Sticks, Hay Rides, Corn Stalks & Pumpkins are available (some of these are additional cost).  A great place for Birthday or Reunion Parties! Concessions, Picnic Tables, & Restrooms Available onsite.  Roane State is 40 this year so the maze honors that milestone.  Congratulations Roane State!

 

This weekend! September 2-4
East TN Cutting Horse Association Horse Show
Roane State Expo Center - Indoor Arena
276 Patton Lane, Harriman

Contact: Carol Ann Shaffer, 423-366-9610


Saturday, September 3, 4 - 7 pm

Rockwood Cruise-In

865.617.1548 | Website

A Free Event! With Street rods, classic cars and live music. This is the last one of the season!

 

Monday, September 5, 10 am - 6 pm

Hooray For Harriman Labor Day Street Festival

Roane Street in Historic Downtown Harriman
www.hoorayforharriman.info

Food & Craft Vendors, Fun and Games for the kids, Southern Gospel Music - The Singing Cookes & Bluegrass Music - Wild Blue Yonder, and more! For more information contact:  Randy Ellis 865-335-7981 or Wayne Best 865-398-9693, or by email: hoorayforharriman2010@gmail.com


Saturday, September 17, 7 pm - 10 pm

Bradbury Community Club

3343 Buttermilk Road, Kingston
865.376.4201
Admission is $2

Seven bands are scheduled to play Celtic & Irish music on this special night.  Bradbury offers live Bluegrass music every Tuesday night and 3rd Saturday every month.
 

Thursday - Sunday, September 15 - 18
TN Quarter Horse Association Circuit
Roane State Expo Center - Both Arenas
276 Patton Lane, Harriman
Contact: Amy Bailey, 931-260-3910

 

Saturday, September 24, 10 am - 5 pm

2nd Annual Old-Fashioned Fall Festival

Rockwood Village Apartments, Rockwood

865-354-3945

Hayrides, pumpkins, and bluegrass music - oh my! This is a free event that includes Bluegrass music, free hayrides, pumpkins, games, food and craft vendors

 

Saturday, September 24

TN Paint Horse Club

Roane State Expo Center - Both Arenas

276 Patton Lane, Harriman 

Charles Spurlock 615-876-2030

 

Sunday, September 25, 3 pm

Babahatchie Community Band

Riverfront Park
100 Emory Drive, Harriman

A free concert in the park.  Concert and musical tunes sure to please everyone!

 

Friday, September 30, 7 pm
Saturday, October 1, 4 pm
Three Rivers Antique Tractor Pull & Show
Roane State Expo Center - Both Arenas
276 Patton Lane, Harriman
Contact: Margaret Guttenberg 865-376-9942 

Live Music in Roane County

Bluegrass & Mountain Music
Yonder Hollow Productions
319 W. Rockwood Street, Rockwood
865.250.6717 | www.yonderhollow.com
Two shows held 1st Saturday of every month
Admission: $11/adults, $6/child
Saturday, September 3, 4 pm and 7:30 pm
Enjoy foot-stompin fun at an old timey music show in the style of O, Brother Where Art Thou.
  
Bluegrass Jammin' Sessions

Bradbury Community Club

3343 Buttermilk Road, Kingston

865.376.4201 (visitor bureau)

Held every Tuesday night
Admission: $1
Tuesday, September 6, 6 - 10 pm
Tuesday, September 13, 6 - 10 pm
Tuesday, September 20, 6 -10 pm
Tuesday, September 27, 6 - 10 pm
Located in an old schoolhouse, musicians are welcome to join in the sessions while visitors enjoy a night of pickin' & grinnin'.  Refreshments are served.  Be sure and visit the museum in room #4 with lots of unusual and old instruments and memories from shows past.
  

Bluegrass Concert/Stage Show

Bradbury Community Club

3343 Buttermilk Road, Kingston

Held every 3rd Saturday night 

Admission: $2

Saturday, September 17, 7 pm

Different groups take the stage every 30 minutes for some toe-tappin' fun.  Cloggers are welcome also.  Be sure and visit the museum located in one of the school rooms.

  

...and check with these restaurants for their live music schedule on weekends:
  
Blue Springs Marina/Crow's Nest
3952 River Road, Ten Mile
865.376.7407
  
Caney Creek Marina
3745 Roane State Hwy, Harriman
865.882.4042
  
Ratchet's Bar & Grill
Rockwood Golf Course
5159 Roane State Hwy, Rockwood
865.354.8666

 

RedBones on the River 
316 W. Race Street, Kingston
865.376.9696

World Famous Roadside Cafe
708 W. Race Street, Kingston
865.376.0110

Train Schedule:

Secret City Excursion Train
The Heritage Center (former K-25 site)
2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge
865.241.2140 | Website
Runs every 1st and 3rd Saturday April - Sept, every weekend in October, and special holiday weekends
Cost: $15/adults, $10/children 12 and under, free for children 2 and under
Saturday, September 3 at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Saturday, September 17 at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
  
Turn the clock back to yesteryear and the heyday of passenger railroading.  This 14-mile tour takes you through the site of the once secret K-25 Manhattan Project and through the scenic beauty of East Tennessee. Ordering tickets by phone or website is recommended

Secret City Excursion Dinner Train
865.241.2140 | Website
Runs every 3rd Saturday Apr-Sep
Cost: $65 per person
Saturday, September 17, 6 pm 
  

Enjoy a truly fine dining experience in the mode of the golden age of rail travel in an authentic 1930's Pullman dining car, while rolling through the beautiful East Tennessee countryside.  Enjoy a fully catered meal in the classic black-tie style of passenger railroading with fresh flowers, china, and white tablecloths.  To enjoy the 1.5 hour leisure trip guests can also spend time in the restored 1940's-era coach.  Both cars are fully air-conditioned and heated.  The train is pulled by a 1950's vintage Alco and EMD diesel locomotive.  Passengers are requested to dress appropriately in business/business casual attire

And Next Month...

Historic Courthouse Gala, 10/01 119 Court Street, Kingston

 

Kingston Country Fair, 10/01

Southwest Point, Kingston

 

Rockwood Fall Festival, 10/01

Downtown Rockwood

 

Rumble on the Rock Car Show & Fall Festival, 10/01

Paint Rock Baptist Church

 

The Haunting of Harriman, 10/7 & 10/8
Cornstalk Heights Historic District

 

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