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It's Summertime in the Cumberlands!  (And the Fall is coming!!!)


AAC Tax Service
The Artisan Depot Gallery & Gifts
Chimbolo Mexican Restaurant
Citizens Tri-County Bank
Cowan Development Company
Cowan Railroad Museum
Dr. Bryan Elkins, DDS
Farmer's Insurance - Melinda Drake
Franklin House & Firefly Gallery

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Lapp Brothers Construction - Lapp's Greenhouse - Legal Hometown Herbs - Mountain Mobile Massage - New Haven Mortgage - Rigsby Construction, LLC - The Sole Shop - Valley Vintage - Wesley Pope Heat and Air - WZYX Radio 1140 am / 94.5 fm

July 21: Ghost Railroads of Franklin County

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All are invited to the Annual Picnic for the Franklin County Historical Society where we will hear about the "Ghost Railroads of Franklin County".

This will be a covered-dish dinner event on Monday evening, July 21st, 5 p.m. in the Huntland Community Center, 100 Moore Lane, Huntland, Tennessee.

Our speaker will be Mark Hillgartner, President of the North Alabama Railroad Museum.  The main topic will be the former Winchester and Alabama Railroad.  The year 2025 marks the 40th year since the tracks from that line were taken out of service and removed.

There will be a fall event that will focus on the Mountain Goat and on the Davidson, Hicks and Greene Lumber Company Railroad.  The date, time, and location for that event will soon be announced.



September 19, 20 & 21:  Fall Heritage Festival

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The Fall Heritage Festival is a celebration of life in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, engaging regional communities through the educational and inspirational experience of history, music, arts, and civic involvement.Held in Cowan, TN on the third weekend of September, the festival includes arts & crafts vendors, food, and music.  We will have fireworks on both Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 pm.

The festival will be held on Tennessee Avenue and Front Street, either side of the Railroad Tracks in Cowan, TN. If you are coming from out-of-town, please set your GPS for 101 Cumberland St East, Cowan, TN. (Intersection of Cumberland St and Tennessee Ave.) or Cowan Railroad Museum, 108 Front Street South, Cowan, TN.

Feel free to bring lawn chairs for music performances.  No coolers please.
No pets allowed (with the exception of Certified Assistance Animals).
No bicycles and skateboards on Festival grounds.
When are the Fireworks? Friday and Saturday nights at 9 pm.
The Fall Heritage Festival is free to the public through the generous donations of our Sponsors.


September 20:  "Upcycled Art and Wearables" Event

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Join us for the Upcycle Art & Wearable Show!  This is the perfect stage to showcase your incredible creations!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is your moment to shine!

Get ready to dazzle, as attendees will have the chance to vote for the coveted titles of Best in Show, 2nd Prize, and 3rd Prize.  

​Don’t let this opportunity slip away—register now, bring your finest creations and an abundance of business cards, and invite everyone you know!

Please remember that all work for this show must be submitted between July 24 and July 27. They will be proudly displayed in the Gallery until September 28. 

There's no fee for this show, but you do need to register.  Log on here for complete information.



November 7 & 8:  All Seasons Craft Show & More

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The Sewanee Mountain Messenger
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Cowan Dental Clinic - Dr. Bryan Elkins, DDS - (931) 967-7092
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(931) 273-4126
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Melinda Drake, Agent License #2299033, 16 S. Jefferson, Winchester, TN, Tel: (931) 262-2024
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