Bluegrass artist Carrie Hassler will entertain during the Fourth of July Celebration in Crossville, Tenn.ATHENS, TN
* July 4: The main celebration starts at 7 p.m. at Athens Regional Park, 30 Decatur Pike, with a Shoney’s pie-eating contest, model airplane demonstrations and other activities. The Sounds of Summer concert series, which normally falls on Saturdays, will move to Monday with Sweet Georgia Sound headlining and the Tim Hughes Quartet as the opening act. Fireworks are scheduled at 9:30 p.m. www.athenschamber.org.
Earlier in the day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., residents can gather at Market Park Pavilion, 106 S. Jackson St., for live music and free hot dogs, chips and drinks, courtesy of American Legion Post 68, Camping World and Blood Assurance.
CALHOUN, GA
* July 4: Gates open at 5 p.m. for the Star Spangled Celebration at the Northwest Georgia Regional Fairgrounds, 1060 Liberty Road SW. Concerts are scheduled on two stages, featuring the Jessie Brown Band, Blueridge String Band, Josh Bagwell Band, Perfekt Peace, One Touch Quartet, local dance groups and other performers. One can’t-miss attraction is Carrie McQueen, a nationally known stilt walker and juggler. Food and other vendors will be set up on-site. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Lawn chairs are recommended for seating. www.northwestgeorgiaregionalfair.com.