September events in Anderson County

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

 

Wicked Wildcat Weekend – September 5-7 at Windrock Park

Presented by Wildcatforums.net, this event includes guided trail rides, vendors, and more for off-road riders with an Arctic Cat Wildcat machine.  If you have a Wildcat Side by Side or want to participate,  call 423-647-2721 or visit www.wildcatforums.net.

 

September Train Rides at Secret City Excursion Train

Enjoy a train ride on the Secret City Excursion Train on September 6 and 20th. Departure times will be at 11am, 1pm & 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 20th at 6pm. Diners will be treated to a delicious entrée prepared by Chef Andras. For more information, call 865-241-2140 or visitwww.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 

September Classes at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is offering multiple classes throughout the month of September. Some of these classes include “Pottery on the Wheel” and “Handbuilding with Clay”.  For information on the class times, how to register, and prices call 865-494-9854 or visit www.appalachianarts.net.

 

Days of the Pioneer Antique Show – September 12-13 at the Museum of Appalachia

This show will feature over sixty of the finest selection of 18th & 19th century Antique Dealers. During the show traditional craftsmen will be on the grounds demonstrating their various and centuries-old talents. The venue will also provide mountain music in different locations on the grounds while other areas will highlight Civil War-era soldiers and civilians in their period dress. Tickets also include a tour of the Museum, a farm-village with some three dozen historic log structures, exhibit halls filled with authentic Appalachian artifacts, and gardens and farm animals in a picturesque setting surrounded by split-rail fences.For more information call the museum at 865-494-7680 or visit www.museumofappalachia.org

 

SAE (Southern Appalachian Expedition) by Solaros – September 12-14 at Windrock Park

This event is presented by the Southern Land Rover Society, an off-road club that has a special interest in the Land Rover marque. If you own a Land Rover, visit www.sae-solaros.com for information on how to participate in a weekend of trail riding, special events, and all-around good Land Rover camaraderie.

 

September 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.  For more information, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org

 

Windrock ATV Club Member’s Appreciation Day – September 20 at Windrock Park

For more information, visit www.windrockatv.com.

 

Went Windrock – September 25-28 at Windrock Park

This event was formerly known as the Nissan Xterra Meet.  This is open to all Nissan vehicles.  For more information, visit www.wentwindrock.com.

 

5 County Norris Lake Clean-up – September 27th at Norris Lake

Norris Lake is one of East Tennessee’s most loved recreation destinations, but the garbage that is constantly dumped in the lake is causing an eye sore. Therefore the five counties that contain Norris Lake have banned together to clean up the problem. Volunteers from Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger and Union counties are needed. For more information on where to meet for clean-up and how you can volunteer to help, call 1-800-524-3602 or visit www.lakenorris.org.