August events in Anderson County

Here is a list of August events in Anderson County submitted by the Anderson County Tourism Council.

August Train Rides at Secret City Excursion Train

Enjoy a train ride on the Secret City Excursion Train on August 2nd, 15th, and 16th. Departure times will be at 11am, 1pm & 3pm on the 2nd and 16th. On the 15th, trains will depart at 1pm and 3pm. During the ride, passengers will hear the story of the Manhattan Project, which was one of the most remarkable industrial achievements ever accomplished. There will also be a dinner train on the 16th at 6pm. Diners will be treated to a delicious entrée prepared by Chef Andras. For more information, call 865-241-2140 or visit www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 Oak Ridge after Dark, A Summer Entertainment Series – August 8^th & 15th at A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge after Dark, brought to you by The Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a summer entertainment series providing free, family friendly entertainment in a safe environment for all ages!  August 8^th, Einstein Simplified, a comedy improve group will perform. August 15^th will be Hero Night with the showing of “The Amazing Spiderman 3”.   Activities are planned beginning at 7pm with the feature entertainment beginning at dusk. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character in conjunction with each film. Characters from select films will be on hand for photo opportunities.  Visit www.oakridgevisitor.com/2014/07/01/oak-ridge-after-dark for more information.

Imagination Station Summer Camps at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge

June 9^th through August 8^th, over 70 camp sessions are available for children aged preschool to rising 7^th graders. There are morning and afternoon sessions available in the week long camps. For more info, contact the museum.  The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge is now the permanent new home for UT’s Living Light Solar House. It will be open to the public soon.  For more information, please contact the museum at 865-482-1074 or visit www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org.

Second Saturday’s in Historic Downtown Clinton – August 9^th

Join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clinton to celebrate Tennessee’s largest antique and specialty shopping district on the second Saturday of the month (May – September). In addition to the great antique shopping, there will be a produce market and flower and plant sales opening at 9:00am. Whatever you’re looking for, Clinton has something for everyone! For more information, call 865-264-4258.

Southern Rock Racing Series (SRRS) August 9 at Windrock Park

The southern rock racing series is an off-road hill climb and rock crawling event. This will be round #4 in the racing series.  For more information, visit www.southernrockracing.com.

August Classes at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is offering multiple classes throughout the month of August. Some of these classes include “Beginner Drop Spindle” and “Knitting”.  For information on the class times, how to register, and prices call 865-494-9854 or visit www.appalachianarts.net.

August Exhibits at American Museum of Science and Energy

Through – September 14 “Nikon Small World” is an exhibition of 20 award winning photomicrographs of various science subjects. See the unseen. Through September 1 “Clinton Engineer Works (CEW) Real Estate Maps” detail the property boundaries before acquisition by the US Army Corps of Engineers.  Also, AMSE will be offering free admission to the museum through September 1^st for active duty military with an ID and five immediate family members.  For more information, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

DOE Facilities Bus Tour- Through August 29

This tour is free with paid admission to the American Museum of Science and Energy and runs Mondays through Fridays during the summer, except holidays. Explore the original Manhattan Project sites around Oak Ridge and learn the history behind the development of the world’s first atomic weapon which helped to end WWII. Bus participants must be US citizens, at least 10 years old and have photo id. For more information, contact AMSE at 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

“Wing Night” – Every Friday Night at Sequoyah Marina

Start off your weekends on Friday night with Sequoyah’s famous “Wing Night” at the dock. Sequoyah Marina serves the best wings on Norris Lake. For more information, call 865-494-7984 or visit www.sequoyahmarina.net.

Sundown Saturday’s – each Saturday evening at Stardust Marina

Sundown Saturday’s will feature live entertainment each Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the patio at Stardust Marina, voted one of the top five marinas in East Tennessee. Kick back, relax and enjoy! For more information, call 865-494-7641 or visit www.stardustmarina.com.