City of Copperhill Tennessee – Polk County TN

Benefit Singing

  • July 1, 2011
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Visit the Copperhill Church of God in Copperhill, Tennessee on July 16, 2011 at 7 PM to enjoy a benefit singing featuring the Baliles Family of Copperhill. The Copperhill Church of God is formerly the Belltown Church of God.

The Copperhill Church of God is located at:
590 Belltown Rd.
Copperhill, TN

Celebrate Independence Day 2011!

  • June 27, 2011
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2011 FireworksThe events in and around Copperhill, Tennessee keep the celebration going the whole weekend of the 4th of July, 2011. Friday evening, July 1, 2011 starts the weekend out with a fireworks display from atop Tater Hill in McCaysville, Georgia beginning around 9:30 PM. You can see the fireworks from most areas of town. Stores and restaurants will be open late so come to town early, grab a bite to eat, and settle in to watch the fireworks show!

Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Ducktown, Tennessee will be a busy day with a full day of events celebrating the Ducktown Miners Homecoming. The day starts out with the 10th annual Hoist House pancake breakfast. It continues with a patriotic walking parade, Open House at Glenn Springs, Easter Star Soup Bean Dinner at the Ducktown Masonic Lodge, a rubber duck race, a classic car cruise-in, fun for kids all day, music and finally fireworks!

Monday, July 4, 2011 is an Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration in Etowah, Tennessee. There will be a pancake breakfast, a 5K road race, food and craft vendors, rides and games for the kids, music, and a gigantic display of fireworks.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Mountain Faith in Concert

  • May 11, 2011
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If you enjoy Bluegrass music, you won’t want to miss Mountain Faith in concert on May 21, 2011 at the Copperhill Opry in Copperhill, Tennessee.

Mountain Faith is a family of Bluegrass musicians from North Carolina whose strong faith and devotion to the Lord is the base that leads them in their music. If you like Allison Krauss, you are sure to like the vocals of Summer Brooke McMahan, the female singer of Mountain Faith!

Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the door. The doors open at 6 PM and the show begins at 7 PM. Bring your own chair and sit wherever you like.

The Copperhill Opry is located in the old YMCA building with City Hall at:
160 Main Street
Copperhill, Tennessee

Springtime Home Remodeling Projects

  • May 7, 2011
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As summer approaches it is a good time to start planning your home improvement projects. While most contractors have no problem working in the heat of summer I prefer to work in the Spring when it’s cooler. Another reason to plan your remodeling and home improvement projects is that some of them can save you on your energy costs. Getting these projects completed before your air-conditioner kicks into high gear should be a priority.

One of the easiest things to do is weather stripping. Check those door jams and replace any damaged strips. If you are like me and have a dog that scratches at the door then there is a chance he has damaged the weather stripping around the door. This is typically on the exterior and when your pet scratches to come in he can easily tear the stripping.

Another project, one you might not be willing to tackle yourself, that can save you significant amounts of money on heating and cooling bills is window replacement. If your home is really old then chances are that the windows have almost no energy savings built in other than closing the big hole in your wall. Many new windows have the ability to suppress radiative heat flow using multilayer glazing techniques. This can decrease your electric bills considerably if you run your air-conditioner all summer long.

Many times your older windows are leaking air and possibly water around the frames so replacing the windows allows you to take care of sealing and insulation around the frames which can reduce your energy costs and help reduce mold and mildew too.

One more advantage to new windows is that it can improve the looks and value of your home. There are many energy efficient windows to choose from so why not pick out some new windows that add beauty and lower your energy bill? It’s probably not the best idea for a Mother’s Day gift but your wife is sure to be thrilled with the looks of her new windows.

So there you have it, start planning your home improvement projects before summer gets here and consider something that adds beauty and cost savings like replacement windows.

Copper Basin Rib Fest

  • April 26, 2011
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Barbecued RibsDo you think you barbecue the best ribs around? If you do, sign up for the Copper Basin Rib Fest and compete for a great cash prize. This cook off will be on April 30, 2011 on Bridge Street in McCaysville, Georgia. Tasting begins at 5 PM and judging will begin at 5:30 PM. The ribs will be judged on tenderness, taste, and appearance. There are 4 different categories to compete in and they are: Backyard (non professionals), Civil Service (Firemen, Police, etc.), Restaurants (Pros) and Churches. If you are interested in competing in the cook off, call Adam Davenport at 706-492-6014 or Dale Jackson at 706-492-5000.

If your interests are more on the eating side, come on out to get a taste. The cost of all the ribs you can eat are $10 for adults, $6 for children 8 and under.

Also part of this day of fun is a Rubber Duck Race starting at 1 PM at McCaysville Park and ending at the steel bridge. Enter the race by getting a duck for $5 at one of the local area merchants or participating members of the Tri Cities Business Association. Prizes will be given for the first 10 ducks to finish the race by making it to the steel bridge.

The Tri Cities Business Association is sponsoring the Rib Fest and the Rubber Duck Race and all proceeds will go to benefit their future events.

Make a day of it and come out early to browse around the 1st Biannual City Wide Yard Sale covering both Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia. The yard sale will start at 8:30 AM and end at 4 PM. You never know what treasures you might find! For more information and to set up a space, contact Ann Conyers at 423-548-6560.

Open Mic Night at the Opry

  • April 4, 2011
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Singer with guitarPromote your singing and songwriting skills by signing up for Open Mic Night at the Copperhill Opry in Copperhill, Tennessee on April 30, 2011. Showcase your talents on their new stage with new lights and a new sound system! Be prepared to perform two original songs and one or two cover songs. You can perform by yourself with an acoustic guitar or bring along someone to accompany you. Sign up at copperhilltennessee.com.

Performers need audiences. Make sure to mark your calendar to come out for an evening of entertainment and to listen to some who might be the next big star! There is a $5 cover charge for those who are not performing.

The Copperhill Opry is located at:
150 Main St.
Copperhill, TN

Ratz in the Attic

  • March 11, 2011
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Put on your dancin’ shoes and prepare for a great Saturday night out on the town at Ann’s Pickin’ Parlor in nearby McCaysville, Georgia on March 12, 2011. The band, Ratz in the Attic will be on stage from 8 PM to 11 PM.

Ratz in the Attic perform throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina and have a good mix of Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Country, Blues, and Jazz in their song list. They cover songs from bands like the Beatles, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Wilson Pickett, and the Commodores just to name a few. When they are in the house, you better be ready to rock!

Ann’s Pickin’ Parlor is located at:
14 Kingstown Street
McCaysville, Georgia
706-492-5030

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