Although Fourth of July parties are a wrap, the celebration spirit continues with block parties in two area small towns on Friday, July 6. Both First Friday events will start at 7 p.m. Bring a folding chair and enjoy bands and barbecue.
-Spend a summer night on the courthouse square, 155 N. Ocoee St., in downtown Cleveland, Tennessee, sponsored by Mainstreet Cleveland and Allied Arts Council.
This First Friday Festival offers face painting, giant inflatable slide/obstacle course, barbecue, homemade ice cream, pizza and more.
Music will begin at 7 p.m. with The Sullivan Band followed by the Motown sounds of Jay Storm and his eight-piece band from Knoxville from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.
-Country singer-songwriter Austin Zackary will entertain visitors to the First Friday Block Party in Chickamauga, Georgia, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Gordon Street in downtown Chickamauga will be closed to traffic so visitors can enjoy music, games and shop local stores, many of which will offer event sales and specials.
First Friday is hosted by Chickamauga Community Growth Association and the city of Chickamauga.