Hand-Picked Daytrips for Weekend of Dec 5, 6 & 7

This week, my Hand-Picked Weekend Daytrips include setting a world record with a very, very shiny nose, a 1791 candlelight tour, Olympic ice skaters, storytelling and free admission inside an American art museum.  Cheers everyone!

Storytelling Christmas Concerts:  Dec 4 – 6, Jonesborough.  The Uncalled for Trio, featuring Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp, and Andy Offutt Irwin, returns to celebrate their 5th anniversary Christmas tour, offering fresh stories and good cheer to take you through the holiday season.  Matinees and evening shows each day. http://bit.ly/1FMDaxZ

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade:  Dec 5, 7:30pm, Gatlinburg.  Join 2014 American Idol winner Caleb Johnson as the city attempts to break a Guinness World Record for most red Rudolph noses ever worn at a single event.  Plus 2014 American Idol winner Caleb Johnson.  http://bit.ly/1ziZZHz

42nd Annual WIVK Christmas Parade:  Dec 5, 7:00pm, Gay Street in downtown Knoxville.  http://bit.ly/1HFY5X2

Christmas on the Mountain:  Dec 5-7, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville.  A weekend of Yuletide fun, holiday music, handmade crafts and gifts for the little ones. Activities include making Christmas crafts, storytelling, breakfast with Santa, and a 3-day mountain craft show for everyone.  http://bit.ly/1ykrnqf

1791 Candlelight Tour:  Dec 5 – 6, 4:30pm - 9:30pm, Rocky Mount Living Museum, Johnson City.  Join with the Cobb Family in celebration of Christmas in the year 1791 with candlelight and decorations as the custom of the late 18th century.  Music, dancing, decorations and sacred tales as well.  Tours begin every fifteen minutes starting at 4:30 and lasts around 60-90 minutes. Reservations highly recommended.   http://bit.ly/1vNpYq9

Scott Hamilton and Friends on Ice:  Dec 6, 5:00pm, Knoxville Civic Coliseum. This event features 13 Olympic and World Champion figure skaters, to a live concert by MercyMe.  Proceeds benefit the Provision CARES Foundation and Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.  http://bit.ly/1vLbQie

Free First Sunday at Hunter Museum of American Art: Dec 7, 12:00pm – 4:30pm, Chattanooga.  A free day of gallery exploration, collection tours, crafts for the kids and a chance to explore the Christmas trees throughout the museum. $5 fee is required to view the special temporary exhibition, New York Times Magazine Photography. Save time to visit the Bluff View Art District and enjoy pastries inside the Bluff View Bakery.   http://bit.ly/1vjKzyr

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