The Marion Tribune

Chattanooga State Kimball Spooktacular
2025-10-30 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Chattanooga State – Kimball, 2100 Main St, Kimball, TN, 37347
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting its Kimball Spooktacular event Thursday, October 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Building One within the main hall. All are invited to attend.

1st Annual American Legion Costume Ball
2025-10-28 16:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Hall, 300 Elm Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN
The American Legion will be hosting its first annual Costume Ball on Tuesday, October 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on 300 Elm Avenue in South Pittsburg. The event will be free for all ages to attend.

Tennessee Justice Center Session
2025-10-27 18:00 | Jasper Middle School, 15 Hwy 150 Hwy, Jasper, TN, 37347, United States
Tennessee Justice Center, a nonprofit for advocating for TennCare/Medicaid and SNAP recipients, will be presenting a session on the potential outcomes in Marion County when the changes come about under the Big Beautiful Bill Act. The session is to be held on Monday, October 27 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Jasper Middle School. All are welcome to attend.

Powells Crossroads Trunk-or-Treat 2025
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Powells Crossroads, 105 Highway 27, Whitwell, TN, 37397, United States
Powells Crossroads yearly Trunk-or-Treat will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. directly in the downtown on 105 Highway 27. All are invited and welcomed to attend.

25th Reunion for Class of 2000
2025-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Hoyt Roberts Road, 350 Hoyt Roberts Road, Jasper, TN, 37347, United States
The Marion County High School Class of 2000 will be hosting its 25th Reunion on Saturday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 350 Hoyt Roberts Road.

Joshua J. Jennings Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree
2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Courthouse Square, Courthouse Square, Jasper, TN
Jasper’s annual Joshua J. Jennings Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree will be returning on Saturday, October 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to the event is free. For further information or candy and/or food vendor registration, contact Jasper City Hall at 423-942-3180 or email maryhaleyadams@jaspertn.gov.

Fall Festival
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Hannah Pickett Park, 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, TN
Removing the Labels, a non-profit organization based in Monteagle, is set to host their first annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hannah Pickett Park. Food trucks and vendors will be present, and trick-or-treating is welcomed during the event.

Free Airplane Rides
2025-10-25 | Marion Co Airport, 300 Airport Rd, Jasper, TN, 37347, United States
Marion County’s EAA Chapter 1560 is hosting Free Airplane Rides for children ages eight to 17 years old on Saturday, October 25 at the Marion County Airport. Registration for the airplane rides is now open and can be made at https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE1853LOA. For additional questions, contact Gerald K. Brocker at 423-503-4148.

Frights & Pints
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, 37404, United States
The Chattanooga Zoo will be hosting its Frights & Pints event on Thursday, October 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is only open to those 21+ in age, and ticket prices vary for both zoo memners and non-members. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.chattzoo.org/events/frights-and-pints-2.

Paddle the Battle
2025-10-19 14:30 - 17:30 | South Pittsburg Municipal Park, 190 Jaycee Dr, South Pittsburg, TN, 37380, United States
SPARQ is to host its Paddle the Battle event on Sunday, October 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at South Pittsburg Municipal Park. Kayaks, canoes, or SUPs are required for this event.

3rd Annual Spooky Pop-Up
2025-10-18 11:00 - 18:00 | Hannah Pickett Park, 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, TN
The 3rd Annual Spooky Pop-Up event will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hannah Pickett Park in Monteagle. Entry to the event is free to all.

Twilight Harvest Moon Market
2025-10-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, 1400 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
The Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel will be hosting its Twilight Harvest Moon Market event on Saturday, October 11 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1400 Market Street in Chattanooga. All are invited to attend.

Free Picnic
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Peter Cave Cove, Pryor Ridge Road, Tracy City, TN, 37387, United States
The Appalachian Conservation Institute (ACI) is hosting a free Fall Picnic on Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peter Cave Cove on Pryor Ridge Road in Tracy City. Free tickets for the event can be acquired at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-fall-picnic-at-appalachian-conservation-institute-tickets-1689077609599.

Outboard Nationals-Thunder on the Lake
2025-10-11 09:00 | Marion County Park, 9696 Highway 41, Jasper, TN, 37347, United States
The Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association (SODA) will be hosting the Outboard Nationals-Thunder on the Lake drag boat race on both Saturday, October 11 at 9 a.m., as well as Sunday, October 12 at 5 p.m. at Marion County Park. All are welcome to attend.

4th Annual Cavefest
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | The Caverns, 555 Charlie Roberts Rd, Pelham, TN, 37366, United States
On Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, The Caverns in nearby Grundy County will be hosting its 4th Annual Cavefest event. A kick-off party will also be held prior to the event on Friday, October 10. Two-day festival tickets costs $99, with camping included.

Boo in the Zoo
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-31 | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, 37404, United States
On October the 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., the Chattanooga Zoo will be hosting its Boo in the Zoo event. The zoo will conclude regular business hours at 3:30 p.m. ET prior to each evening the event is held. Price of admission is $11.95 for zoo members and $17.95 for non-members. Children ages two and younger are free of charge. For tickets and further information, visit https://www.chattzoo.org/events/boo-in-the-zoo.

Kids Chapter Book Club
2025-10-07 15:30 | Orena Humphreys Library, 13535 TN Hwy 28, Whitwell, TN, 37397, United States
Orena Humphreys Public Library will be hosting a Kids Chapter Book Club on Tuesday, October 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Gospel Singing
2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Hardee’s, 50770 Old Hwy 72, Bridgeport, AL, 35740, United States
A Gospel Singing is set to be held on Saturday, October 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hardee’s in Bridgeport, AL located at 50770 Old Hwy 72. This month’s featured singers include The Webb Sisters, Just By Grace, Quennie Humphries, Lena Miller, and Kenny & Sissy Webb. For more information, Contact Paul David Webb At 423-280-1082.

Halloween Market
2025-10-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Courthouse Square, Courthouse Square, Jasper, TN
The annual Halloween Market will be hosted on Saturday, October 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Jasper. All are welcomed to attend and can dress up in their favorite costumes. To become a vendor for the event, email marioncountymarket@gmail.com with business name and information, as well as the number of booths needed and method of pay. Booths are $25 a spot.

1st Annual Food Truck Wars
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Whitwell City Park, 13671 Highway 28, Whitwell, TN, 37397, United States
West Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WVVFD) will be hosting the first annual Food Truck Wars on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whitwell City Park. Entry fees for food trucks is $60, and cost of admission is $1 per person. Those interested in becoming an official tester can purchase a $25 wristband that allows the tester to sample dishes from each food truck participating. All proceeds will go towards both Whitwell City Park and WVVFD. For more information, contact WVVFD at 423-421-1633 or Whitwell City Park at 423-658-5151.

City-Wide Yard Sale
2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Tower Stage, 4th Street, Cedar Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN, 37380, United States
A City-Wide Yard Sale will take place in South Pittsburg on 4th and 5th Streets on Cedar Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be hosted on Saturday, October 4.

October Sobriety Checkpoints
2025-10-03 21:00 | TN
Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting two Sobriety Checkpoints on Friday, October 3 on State Route at Pocket Road, and on Friday, October 24 on State Highway 27 at Tanner Trail. Both checkpoints will be conducted at 9 p.m. and are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.

Haunted Walking Tours
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-31 | Cedar Avenue, Cedar Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN, 37380, United States
The South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society will be hosting annual Haunted Walking Tours every Friday and Saturday evening throughout October. All tickets are currently on sale and space is limited to each tour. For more information, contact the society through email at sphpssocial@gmail.com.

First Annual Miners Memorial Day
2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00 | TN
The first ever annual Miner’s Memorial Day event will be hosted on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 6395 Highway 108 in Whitwell. Various activities and vendors will be present during the event, and monument dedicated to miners who’ve worked on Whitwell Mountain will be unveiled at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Treasured Quilts of Sequatchie Valley
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Sulphur Springs Global Methodist Church, 329 Sulphur Springs Rd, Whitwell
The Treasured Quilts of Sequatchie Valley event will be held Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sulphur Spring Global Methodist Church in Whitwell. Admission is $15 including lunch. All proceeds are to go towards the Whitwell Heritage & Educational Center. For more information, contact Ruthie McEntyre at 423-883-2800 or at mcentyreruthie1@gmail.com.

Square/Contra Dance
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Monteagle Community Center, 24 Dixie Lee Ave, Monteagle, TN, 37356, United States
Cumberland Community Dance is to once again host a Square/Contra Dance in Monteagle at the pavilion just behind May Justus Memorial Library on 24 Dixie Lee Ave. The event will be held Friday, September 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All ages and experience levels are welcome to attend, and cost of admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for children under 10 years old, and children under five are free. For more information, visit the Grundy Areas Art Council website at https://www.grundyarea.art/community-dance.

Friends of the Library September Meeting
2025-09-25 18:30 | Carolyn Stewart Public Library, 14 W 2nd Street, Jasper, TN
Friends of the Library will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carolyn Stewart Public Library in Jasper. All are welcome to attend.

Beer Commission Meeting September
2025-09-24 10:00 | Marion Co Clerk’s Office, 24 Courthouse Square, Jasper, TN, 37347, United States
The Marion County Beer Commission will be meeting on Wednesday, September 24 at the county clerk’s office in Jasper at 10 a.m. The meeting will pertain to two applications for beer licensing for Robert Davis of Shop the Market at LLC, as well as John C. Thorton Sr. and James Holland of RGR Restaurant LLC Riverdance.

Inaugural Walk for Marion County
2025-09-20 10:00 | Chattanooga State – Kimball, 2100 Main St, Kimball, TN, 37347
An Inaugural Walk for Marion County to support Alzheimer’s Tennessee is set for Saturday, September 20 at 10 a.m. Registrations for the walk will start at 9 a.m., and the walk will take place at Chattanooga State Community College in Kimball. To donate, volunteer or register, visit www.alzTennessee.org/MarionCounty. For additional information, contact Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc. at 865-544-6288.

Sponsored Fire Training Classes
2025-09-20 | Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department, 5946 Highway 150, Sequatchie, TN, 37374, United States
Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department in Sequatchie will be hosting Sponsored Fire Training classes on Saturday, September 20 on 5946 Highway 150. An anhydrous-propane demonstration truck will be on site for those participating to learn more about the truck’s construction, as well as how firefighter can make efficient decisions while handling a fire or leak. A raffle, door prizes, donuts, and lunch will be available to all participating for $25. For further questions regarding the program, contact the department Ryan Meeks at 423-605-9865 or through email at ffvfd37374@gmail.com.
