- History of Loudon County dates back to the 1800s. The
Lenoir City Museum and Cotton Mill provides
historical artifacts and memorabilia of Loudon County.
In addition, self-guided historical walking tours are
offered in downtown Lenoir City and the historical district
of downtown Loudon.
- The Historic Lyric Theatre located
in historic Downtown Loudon offers a monthly music series.
The Lyric is managed by the Loudon Merchants and Property
Owners. To book a show or to purchase tickets to
a show, please contact the Lyric at (865) 458-9020.
- The Tate & Lyle Ampitheater in
Loudon offers outdoor music and drama events. The
Ampitheater is managed by the City of Loudon Parks and
Recreation. For more information on upcoming events,
please call (865) 458-7525.
- Wine and Cheese lovers can experience
wine and cheese tasting at Tennessee
Valley Winery, Loudon
Valley Winery, and Sweetwater
Valley Farm/Tennessee Cheddars.
- The Cherohala
Arts and Crafts Trail makes its way through Loudon
County.
- The numerous antique shops and arts and crafts
galleries located throughout Loudon County allows
visitors the opportunity to take home a part of Loudon
County's heritage and culture.
- Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival,
hosted annually by the GFWC Suburbia Women's Club, is
held in June at the Lenoir City Park. Over 200 artists
and craftsmen from over 7 states exhibit at this two-day
event Over 35,000 visitors attend this event annually.
- The Smoky Mountain Fiddler's Convention
is hosted annually (September) by the Loudon Rotary Club.
This event attracts musicians in addition to artists and
craftsmen from around the southeastern region. The convention
became an annual tradition in 1982 during the World's
Fair that was hosted in Knoxville. Several bluegrass
singers and groups have gotten their start from competing
at the convention.
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