Wednesday, July 3 – Tellico Village Celebration:  Doors open 6 p.m. at Tellico Village Yacht Club, with Buffet and Cash Bar, and Kitty Wampus Band.  Fireworks at Dusk.  Tickets are $25 per person, pre-purchase at Tellico Village Yacht Club.  Call 865-458-4363 for more information.

Thursday, July 4 – Loudon 4^th of July Parade:  10 a.m. Parade; 9 a.m. Line-up at Loudon High School.  Fireworks at Loudon Municipal Park:  Gates open at 6 p.m. with live music by Ethan Vincil Band; Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 4 – Lenoir City 4^th of July Parade:  11 a.m. Parade; 10 a.m. Line-up at Yale Commercial Locks.  Annual Firecracker Run just before start of parade.  Half-mile run for children ages 5-12.  Contact Lenoir City Parks and Recreation at 865-986-1223 to register.

Thursday, July 4 – Greenback 4^th of July Parade:  11 a.m., Greenback Community Center.