July 4th Independence Day Scheduled Events

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-JONESBOROUGH-
“38th Annual Jonesborough Days”
5:15 p.m. Kickoff dinner in main stage tent with music by the Jonesborough Novelty Band; $10; call (423) 752-1010

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-JONESBOROUGH-
“Gospel Concert”
6:30 p.m.: Soulful gospel music offered free of charge, headlined by singer Doug Richesin and including music by a Christian rock band in the main stage tent

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-BRISTOL-
“Douglass/Slater Reunion”
Bristol, Va.-Tn., July 3-5. High school classmates invited to activities including a reception, dance, dinner, golf tournament, picnic, parade and more. Reservations: John Edwards III, (423) 292-5785 or John Hogans III, (423) 764-9388.

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-ABINGDON-
“4th Celebration”
Coomes Recreation Center, July 4. Pool opens 10 a.m.; food vendors and music starts 2 p.m.; The Return, a Beatles tribute band, at 8:15 p.m.; kids games, 4-8:30 p.m.; fireworks, 9:45 p.m. (276) 623-5279.

“Patriotic Ceremony”
Historic Sinking Spring Cemetery, July 4, Remembering Our Veterans, 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Black’s Fort Chapter DAR and General William Campbel Chapter SAR.

-BLOUNTVILLE-
“Ruritan Parade”
July 4, 2 p.m. Fourth of July parade will lineup on Keystone Drive between 1:15-1:45 p.m. Blountville Ruritan members available to assist and will hand out entry forms for floats. First through third place prizes awarded for non-political floats. Parade will end at courthouse. Jere Houser, (423) 323-8240 or Charles Long (423) 323-5392.

-BLOWING ROCK, N.C.-
“July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza”
Tweetsie Railroad, July 4, evening entertainment and fireworks. Park open until 9 p.m. for festivities. Rain date July 5. $30 adults/$22 for children 3-12/children 2 and under free. (877) TWEETSIE or http://www.tweetsie.com.

-BRISTOL-
“Douglass/Slater Reunion”
Bristol, Va.-Tn., July 3-5. High school classmates invited to activities including a reception, dance, dinner, golf tournament, picnic, parade and more. Reservations: John Edwards III, (423) 292-5785 or John Hogans III, (423) 764-9388.

*Veterans Night at Bristol White Sox Game*
Bristol, Va. DeVault Memorial Stadium, July 4, All Veterans admitted free.

-COEBURN-
July 4th - Jesse McReynolds in concert at Lays Hardware in downtown Coeburn.
Admission is $12 at the door.

-ELIZABETHTON, TN-
July 4th Parade
1pm (events begin earlier in the morning downtown)
Downtown on Elk Avenue

-EWING, VA.-
“Wilderness Road State Park”
Ewing, Va., Historic Martin’s Station, July 4, An Ancient World Through Modern Eyes, an event highlighting archaeology in Lee County, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4-6, A Declaration of Independence depicting Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, July 4, 1776, approved a Declaration of Independence, severing the colonies’ ties to the British Crown; (276) 445-3065 or http://www.martinsstation.com.

-JOHNSON CITY-
“Johnson City’s 23rd Annual Pepsi Independence Day Celebration”
Freedom Hall grounds, 1320 Pactolas Road, Johnson City, Tenn.  Call (423) 461-4884 or visit http://www.pepsi-fireworks.com for more information.  Shuttle bus available; (423) 461-4855.
4-8 p.m. Johnson City Fire Department Rope Rescue Team demonstrations from water tower at Pactolas Road and Liberty Bell Boulevard
5-5:45 p.m. Entertainment with Dance Company
5:45-8 p.m. Music by April Taylor and The Greenbriar Bluegrass Band
8 p.m.: Armed forces color guard presents colors
8:15 p.m.: Military flyover
9:15 p.m.: Drawing for a 2008 Ford F150 truck and welcome speech by Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe
9:40 p.m. Special tribute to all armed forces
9:50 p.m. Musical introduction for fireworks
9:55 p.m.: Fireworks

-JONESBOROUGH-
“Jonesborough Days”
July 4-6, “Farmin’ on the Fourth” held throughout historic district to honor agricultural heritage. Visit villages from different periods in time, see traditional handmade crafts, concerts, old-time children’s and adult activities and more. July 4 parade at 10 a.m.; July 5, fireworks at 10 p.m. (423) 753-1010.

-KINGSPORT-
“55th Annual Mack Riddle American Legion 4th of July Parade”
Kingsport celebrates Independence Day with the 55th Annual Mack Riddle American Legion 4th of July Parade. The celebration will move down Center Street beginning at 10 a.m.. News Channel 11 will broadcast the parade live from 10am until noon, and you’ll be able to see the parade later in the day here on TriCities.Com.

“4th of July Celebration”
DKA Kids Zone with inflatables, dance to music, games and train ride, 5-8 p.m. New addition is rock climbing wall; Concert with Full Circle, 6 p.m. and Southern Culture on the Skids, 8 p.m. Food, drinks will be available; Art exhibit honoring those who have fought for country by James B. Phillips III, 4-7 p.m.; Fireworks from atop Domtar’s Cement Hill, 9:50 p.m. (423) 246-6550 or http://www.downtownkingsport.org.

“Kingsport July 4th Celebration”
Main and Broad Streets, Kingsport, Tenn.
5-8 p.m.: Kids zone
6-9:45 p.m.: Music by Full Circle and Southern Culture on the Skids
9:45 p.m.: Fireworks
Call (423) 246-0771

-KNOXVILLE-
“Independence Day Pops Concert.”
World’s Fair Park, South Lawn, July 4. Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents patriotic and classical music, 8 p.m. with a fireworks display 9:50 p.m. Free. (865) 291-3310 or http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

-JONESBOROUGH-
“Jonesborough Days Parade”
July 4, 10 a.m.: Parade followed by day of music and activities, such as a petting zoo along with a farmer’s market and crafts

-LEBANON-
“Celebration”
Lebanon Library, July 8. Founding of our country with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, 7 p.m. Entire audience will read aloud the introduction and conclusion of Declaration. Refreshments will follow. (276) 889-8044.

Salute to July 4th
Lebanon Middle School Auditorium, July 4, 12:30 p.m. Heart of Appalachia Community Orchestra patriotic concert. Info: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/HSVCO or (276) 701-5737.
-MARION-
“All-American Celebration”
Marion Senior High School Stadium, July 4. Thunder Road concert, 7 p.m. Fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music after concert. (276) 783-4190 or (276) 783-4042.

-SALTVILLE-
“Birthday Celebration”
Museum of the Middle Appalachians, July 4. Little Salty, the mascot of the museum will be 12 years old. Admission to the museum will be free all day and each child will receive a free American flag, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (276) 496-3633 or http://www.museum-mid-app.org.

-TAZEWELL-
“Independence Day Celebration”
Crab Orchard Museum, July 4. Living history demonstrations, music featuring Charly & Diamonds in the Rough, food, games, period reenactment and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, however, donations accepted. (276) 988-6755 or .

-WATAUGA-
“Seventh Annual Boat parade”
2 p.m., Parade will start out at Watauga Dam, travel to Shook Branch, by the Captain’s Table, Watauga Point and end at the Butler Bridge. Prizes will be given for Best Decorated Houseboat, more; Fireworks July 4, 9 p.m. at Lakeshore Marina and Mallard Cove Marina; July 5, Cove Ridge Marina with Live Band, 6-9 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. (423) 543-0332.

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-BRISTOL-
“Douglass/Slater Reunion”
July 3-5. High school classmates invited to activities including a reception, dance, dinner, golf tournament, picnic, parade and more. Reservations: John Edwards III, (423) 292-5785 or John Hogans III, (423) 764-9388.

“Star Spangled Saturday”
Downtown, July 5. Parade at 10 a.m. down State Street. Community picnic follows at Cumberland Square Park with hot dogs, potato chips and water. Music with Bristol Virginia Senior Show Choir, Scat Cats and Wells Brothers, children’s inflatables, more. Fireworks at Bristol Motor Speedway, 9:30 p.m. or after the UARA 150 race.

*White Sox Fireworks*
DeVault Memorial Stadium, July 5. The Bristol White Sox will hold their annual fireworks sponsored by Pepsi immediately after the game. Normal gate fees apply.  There will also be free watermalon.

-COEBURN-
Free Admission at the Coeburn Municipal Pool from 12pm to 4pm
Block Party downtown from 4pm-7pm featuring Freddie Bradley, free ice cream, food vendors, Center Stage Cloggers, hula hoop contest, fun for the entire family; Retroville in concert at the amphitheater downtown at 8 p.m. (variety from beach music to country to southern rock);
FIREWORKS at 10 p.m.

-ELIZABETHTON-
“Celebrate Liberty!”
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, July 5, Muster of the Kid’s Militia; Ring in nation’s independence with Fort Watauga Militia. Meet at fort for raising of old glory and a special cannon salute, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 5-6, Independence Garrison. Visit with company of Overmountain men. Garrison will continue until Sunday at 3 p.m. (423) 543-5808.

-FALL BRANCH, TENN.-
“Lamplight Theater”
July 5, 2 and 7 p.m. Dinner theater performances of United We Stand, a patriotic tribute featuring music and dance. $15 adults/$10 students. Performances only on July 11-12, 7 p.m. with matinee on July 12 at 2 p.m. Suggested donation, $8 adults/$5 students. Reservations: (423) 348-7610 or http://www.lamplighttheatre.com.

-JONESBOROUGH-
“Fireworks”
July 5, 10 p.m.: Fireworks accompanied by the music of the Johnson City Community Concert Band outside the Jonesborough Visitors Center
Where: Downtown Jonesborough, Tenn.
Tickets: Free for most events, $10 for kickoff dinner
Info: (423) 753-1030 and (423) 752-1010
Web: http://www.jonesboroughtn.org

******************************JULY 6***************************
-ELIZABETHTON-
“Celebrate Liberty!”
July 5-6, Independence Garrison. Visit with company of Overmountain men. Garrison will continue until Sunday at 3 p.m. (423) 543-5808.

******************************JULY 11***************************
-FALL BRANCH, TENN.-
“Lamplight Theater”
2 and 7 p.m. Dinner theater performances of United We Stand, a patriotic tribute featuring music and dance. $15 adults/$10 students. Performances only on July 11-12, 7 p.m. with matinee on July 12 at 2 p.m. Suggested donation, $8 adults/$5 students. Reservations: (423) 348-7610 or http://www.lamplighttheatre.com.

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-GLADE SPRING-
“July Celebration”
Leo “Muscle” Sholes Memorial Park, July 12, X-Treme Dance Co., 4-6 p.m. with music by Shiloh, Grassy Ridge, Caution and fireworks at 10 p.m. Vendors, crafts, concessions, games and rides by Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew.