What’s Happening in McMinn Right Now?

McMinn County is a wonderful place to visit throughout the year, but it boasts several seasonal events and holiday celebrations from one month to the next. Here are a few upcoming events and activities that you won’t want to miss. Check back often as the seasons change for updated information and celebrations. 

December 2025

Etowah Town Band's Christmas Concert and Community Choir

December 11, 2025 • 7:00 PM • First Baptist Church of Etowah • 824 Washington Ave • Etowah, TN 37331

21st Annual Etowah Community Christmas Concert featuring Etowah Town Band, Etowah Community Choir, and flute and saxophone ensembles. Free Admission.  Bring non-perishable food or monetary donations to help the Etowah Cooperative...

Etowah Town Band's Christmas Concert and Community Choir Photo
Thursday
11
December

Merry Tuba Christmas

December 13, 2025 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303

This holly jolly night features local musicians, tubas, euphoniums, baritones, and sousaphones!

Merry Tuba Christmas Photo
Saturday
13
December

A Quilt Shop Christmas

December 13 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • A Southern Accent Quilt Shop • 147 County Road 64 • Riceville, TN 37370

Join A Southern Accent Quilt Shop's Holiday Open House! Hot chocolate, Christmas treats, BBQ sandwiches, & prize drawings.

A Quilt Shop Christmas Photo
Saturday
13
December

Niota's Annual Old Fashioned Christmas

December 13 • 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Niota Depot • 201 W. Main Street • Niota, TN 37826

Niota's Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Photo
Saturday
13
December

Live Nativity

December 13, 2025 • 6:00 PM • L&N Depot • 727 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303

Live Nativity Photo
Saturday
13
December

Pajama Storytime with Santa

December 18, 2025 • 6:00 PM • E. G. Fisher Public Library • 1289 Ingleside Avenue • Athens, TN 37303

Pajama Storytime with Santa! Thursday, December 18th @ 6:00 PMPut on your coziest pajamas and join us for a magical evening with Santa! Families will enjoy a special holiday storytime...

Pajama Storytime with Santa Photo
Thursday
18
December

Christmas Movie Night

December 19, 2025 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37331

Christmas Movie Night Photo
Friday
19
December

Visit GI Santa Joe

December 19 • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM • McMinn County Veteran's Services Office • 5 E. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303

Visit GI Santa Joe at the McMinn County Veteran’s Services office on December 19 from 11-4 pm. Enjoy festive cookies while getting pictures with Santa.

Visit GI Santa Joe Photo
Friday
19
December

Merry Tuba Christmas

December 20, 2025 • Gem Theater • 700 Tennessee Avenue • Etowah, TN 37303

This holly jolly night features local musicians, tubas, euphoniums, baritones, and sousaphones!

Merry Tuba Christmas Photo
Saturday
20
December

January 2026

Mic Drop: The Women Who Rule Music

January 09, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Mic Drop: The Women Who Rule Music, directed by Traci McKenzie, is Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This diverse collection of songs spans genres and decades and shares...

Mic Drop: The Women Who Rule Music Photo
Friday
09
January

February 2026

Songwriter's Night with Kyshona

February 06, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Kyshona Armstrong returns to close the Black Box Concert Series with Songwriter’s Night with Kyshona on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Join us for an intimate evening with...

Songwriter's Night with Kyshona Photo
Friday
06
February

Seasons of Love: Our Three Tenors

February 13, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Our Three Tenors, Tim Frazier, Rusty Patterson, and Mike Simmons, perform their first full-length concert in more than five years, celebrating love in all its forms.This concert will take place...

Seasons of Love: Our Three Tenors Photo
Friday
13
February

Seasons of Love: Our Three Tenors

February 14, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Our Three Tenors, Tim Frazier, Rusty Patterson, and Mike Simmons, perform their first full-length concert in more than five years, celebrating love in all its forms.This concert will take place...

Seasons of Love: Our Three Tenors Photo
Saturday
14
February

Annie

February 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Thursday
19
February

Annie

February 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Friday
20
February

Annie

February 21, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Saturday
21
February

Annie

February 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Sunday
22
February

Annie

February 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Thursday
26
February

Annie

February 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Friday
27
February

February 2026

Annie

February 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Saturday
28
February

Annie

March 01, 2026 • 2:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by Melonie Carideo with music directed by Ellen Kimball, this worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys, including “Best Musical,” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured...

Annie Photo
Sunday
01
March

Arts Gala

March 07, 2026 • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

This black tie optional affair is the party of the year in support of the arts. 

Arts Gala Photo
Saturday
07
March

Proof

March 26, 2026 • 7:30 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by ACT alum Autumn N. Lowry, “Proof” is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love. Show...

Proof Photo
Thursday
26
March

Proof

March 27, 2026 • 7:30 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by ACT alum Autumn N. Lowry, “Proof” is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love. Show...

Proof Photo
Friday
27
March

Proof

March 28, 2026 • 7:30 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by ACT alum Autumn N. Lowry, “Proof” is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love. Show...

Proof Photo
Saturday
28
March

Proof

March 29, 2026 • 2:00 PM • The Arts Center • 320 North White Street • Athens, TN 37303

Directed by ACT alum Autumn N. Lowry, “Proof” is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love. Show...

Proof Photo
Sunday
29
March
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