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Midnight Hike at Norris Dam on New Year’s, Norris Dam 12K on Jan. 17

Posted at 10:05 pm December 30, 2014
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Norris Dam State Park

Norris Dam State Park

By Anderson County Tourism Council

New Year’s Midnight Hike at Norris Dam State Park—December 31

Never mind the New Year’s parties, start 2015 with us, on a hike along the Andrews Ridge Trail system.

Bring a flashlight or headlamp as it might just be dark! Hike starts at 12 a.m.

For more information, call (865) 426-7461.

The Tennessee Opry—January 3 at the Ritz Theater

Join us for the very first Tennessee Opry show at the Ritz Theater in Downtown Clinton!

The show will feature Tedd Graves, Phil Campbell, Marshall Andy, and the 2014 Entertainer of the Year nominee The Farm Hands.

The show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $10 each.

For more information, call (865) 463-0440.

Norris Dam Challenge 12K—January 17 at Norris Dam

The Norris Dam Challenge is a 12K at Norris Dam as part of the state parks running tour.

This challenge will take place on January 17. This race is considered the most challenging course on the running tour.

Runners are to meet at the Park Headquarters. There will be a chili cook off after the race, so runners are welcome to stay and eat.

For more information and to register for the race, visit http://www.tennesseerunningtour.com/.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Anderson County Tourism Council, Marshall Andy, New Year's Midnight Hike, Norris Dam, Norris Dam Challenge, Norris Dam Challenge 12K, Norris Dam State Park, Phil Campbell, Ritz Theater, running tour, Tedd Graves, Tennessee Opry, The Farm Hands

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