The Juried Art Exhibit, presented by the East Tennessee Arts Center will be on display at the Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery at the Etowah Arts Commission, a Tennessee Overhill initiative, in Etowah from January 7 through February 26, 2026. This juried exhibition features artwork by artists from across Tennessee in a wide range of media, including painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, glass, printmaking, fiber, metal, wood, digital, and wearable art. A public reception and awards presentation will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Admission is free and open to the public.

Join us for the 31st Annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival at the Historic Gem Theater in Etowah, Tennessee, presented by Etowah Arts, a Tennessee Overhill initiative.

This annual festival honors the legacy of Cousin Jake Tullock, an Etowah native and influential bluegrass musician best known for his work as an upright bassist and vocalist with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys. Jake’s steady rhythm, musicianship, and stage presence helped shape traditional bluegrass and left a lasting impact on the genre.

The festival features two days of live bluegrass and gospel music, along with community fellowship and tradition. Friday evening includes the John Studdard Memorial Gospel Concert with performances by Just Us and Lakeside. Saturday’s Cousin Jake Bluegrass Concert features Just Us, Lakeside, Wilson & Cross, Valley Grass Express, and Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run. A daytime jam session takes place on the Depot lawn, with pick’em-up bands beginning at noon. Food vendors will be available.

Admission is free on Friday. Saturday admission is $10, with children 12 and under admitted free.
Festival hours are 7–9 pm on Friday and 12 pm to 7 pm on Saturday.