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PHOTOS: Made in Tennessee Celebration kicks off Ironman events

Fans cheer for local ban Strung Like a Horse during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday. Fans cheer for local ban Strung Like a Horse during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

By Doug Strickland September 7, 2017 1 min read

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Made in Tennessee Celebration

Khadiga Amin, left, who traveled from Egypt to compete in the Ironman 70.3 championships on Saturday, sits with Pam Massa, center, and Darcy Hayes on a stone bench during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

Micaela Asquinazi, left, shields her face from the sun with an Ironman poster as Santiago Asquinazi, right, looks with binoculars while sitting with Marcella Siri during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

Jodi Bogensberger, right, eats ice cream with her children Ava, left, Ella, center left, and Kate during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

Bass player B.J. Hightower performs with local band Strung Like a Horse during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

Addie Pugh rides on her father Tyler's shoulders as local band Strung Like a Horse performs during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

Paddy King, left, and Clay Maselle with local band Strung Like a Horse perform during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

Dustin French, left, and Michelle Henle dance as Strung Like a Horse performs during the Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The celebration, which featured celebrations of southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.

The Made in Tennessee Celebration on Broad Street in front of the Tennessee Aquarium, which featured southern cuisine and free live music, was the first of several events leading to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlons held on Saturday and Sunday.