Knoxville area singles hiking and adventures

https://vestivalknoxtn.com/

The Vestal Arts and Heritage Association celebrates the vibrant music and arts scene in Knoxville, Tennessee’s historic Vestal Community when they host Vestival, a daylong festival each year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The event brings people across the Tennessee River to Vestal to enjoy live music, a wide array of delicious food, artisan made crafts, and opportunities to learn about the history of South Knoxville and the national contributions of the Vestal Neighborhood. Vestival is also a jumping off point for several other area attractions located just minutes away including downtown Knoxville, the Gay Street Pedestrian Bridge, artist exhibits at the Candoro Marble Building, and the Urban Wilderness.

As always bring whomever you like, cancel RSVP’s if not going, and we can coordinate a plan when closer to time.

https://www.smokymountaingames.org/

The schedule of events isn’t out yet fyi. You can buy tickets online or at the gate. This is a rain or shine event and there are no refunds so i recommend just paying a bit extra at the gate. Also be prepared to pay to park , so I recommend car pooling . We can organize closer to time.

Onsite Parking is available at the Greater Smokies Event Grounds behind the Games field. Please look for the Event Parking signage to direct you to the correct Parking location. The Parking fee is $10 per vehicle and all fees go to the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department.

The mission of the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is to preserve the heritage and culture of Scotland by fostering national and international sporting, dancing and music competition, as well as cultural performances of the Scottish clans, education, folklore, music, arts, piping, drumming, athletic events and other festivities in the area. The SMSFG shall remain a viable leader in family entertainment and good stewards of our assets, giving back to the community.

Lightning bug peak is supposed to be the week of this according to NPS. I’ve driven around the cove during the peak and they were amazing. Heavily depends the weather. It’s a good time regardless. I have two extra bikes if anyone needs to borrow one. Also have a truck if anyone wants to carpool or needs help with bike transport. 11.5 miles, as always in no hurry with pace allowing for anyone and walking bikes up hills. Bring whomever, the more the merrier. If anyone wanted to lead a shorter hike option let me know. Bike lights are a good idea, helmet if desired. Let me know if you have any questions. I will check for messages before leaving Townsend. Ride will start no later than 7:00 unless I know someone is running late. We will stop plenty of times to visit landmarks and bathroom break on the far end of the cove at the visitors center. Cancel RSVP’s if not coming out of respect please.

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but Shinedown is back in town this summer. They put on a good show, I’ve already got my ticket, come join me on the floor if you like!