Rhea County Department of Tourism

02/18/2025

Kick-off Dinner Announcement:
🍽️✨ Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening! Join us on March 21, 2025, for the Scopes Trial Centennial Kick-Off Dinner featuring Pulitzer Prize-winner Ed Larson.
🎟️ Tickets: $45/person. Reserve your seat: scopes100.com/tickets

02/17/2025

I was blessed recently to spend the day with Rhea Leadership touring the department of agriculture, the governors mansion, State Capitol and the State museum.

Mr. Travis gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process, including a mock vote on a bill he presented.

Remarkably, this day we visited, marked the 175th anniversary of the Tennessee Supreme Court. We met all the Supreme Court Justices, heard a case in the historic courtroom, and listened to Governor Bill Lee share a brief history.

Thank you, Ron and Laura Travis for these amazing memories!

02/12/2025

Check out the State of the State address:

Gov. Bill Lee's proposed FY26 budget includes $280 million to create new state parks, establish the Farmland Conservation Fund, preserve the Duck River, and more. The governor's innovative plan to conserve Tennessee's outdoor heritage balances our state's growth with protecting our natural resources.

To read more from Gov. Lee's 2025 State of the State address visit https://www.tn.gov/governor/sots/2025-state-of-the-state-address.

02/10/2025

02/10/2025

We will be having a Spring Market March 15, and we are partnering with TrinityChapel&Events. We are SO EXCITED!

We now are accepting vendors,
FULL ON: MLM, permanent jewelry.

If interested in being a vendor please send a email to [email protected]
(I’ll post in comments to copy & paste also)
Please email us for a copy of the application, send what you sale and pics of your booth at previous events.
Or come in Pistol Kreek to get a paper copy.

02/10/2025

TEAMS NEEDED IN EAST TENNESSEE

We need remodeling teams for the last two full weeks of February. If you have a team that could come and work on these projects, please contact Kaye Thomas ASAP, at the IC by calling the IC phone at 615-969-0410. The housing location is Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton.

Teams can come as early as this week, if you can put one together.

This message was sent by our local Tennessee Valley Baptist Association.

02/10/2025

New signage going up! Be on the lookout for more very soon!👀

Thank you to Keener Marketing for your work!

02/07/2025

Go check out our beautiful Piney Falls!

02/07/2025

RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 TH , 2025, 6:00 P.M. 1. Prayer 2. Pledge To Flag 3. Tabled Items Fro

02/07/2025

Exciting Announcement! 🎉
Bryan College is honored to welcome Dr. Ben Carson as the keynote speaker for the Bryan Opportunity Scholarship Program Dinner on April 10, 2025! 🌟
Dr. Carson’s inspiring journey—from overcoming adversity to becoming a world-renowned neurosurgeon—will leave you encouraged and motivated. Join us for this complimentary evening supporting scholarships for students with financial need.
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 6 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Portman Ballroom of The Westin
📝 Register by April 3: https://www.bryan.edu/event/bryan-opportunity-scholarship-program-dinner-2025/

02/04/2025

Make sure you are following the TN Strawberry Festival page for event updates and announcements! Counting down the days 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓

The ✨FIRST SPONSOR ✨ of the 78th Tennessee Strawberry Festival! 🥳🍓

Rhea County Department of Tourism has sponsored the Tennessee Strawberry Festival Pageant!
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The mission at the Rhea County Department of Tourism is to celebrate and promote the natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture of Rhea County. They are dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience through sustainable and innovative tourism initiatives, fostering economic growth, and building a welcoming community that proudly showcases the unique charm of our region. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, they aim to create unforgettable experiences for visitors, ensuring Rhea County remains a beloved destination for all.

02/04/2025

Check out this opportunity to invest in your local kiddos education!

Invest online.
Invest in minutes.
Invest in the long-term future of your hometown 🦅

The Rhea Education Foundation helps graduating seniors from Rhea County High School afford college, whether at a four-year university or a technical college. Help us help them.

➡️ https://www.rheaecd.org/invest

02/04/2025

Online and Residential students are all welcome! Register on Handshake and explore opportunities from these and more employers at the Career & Internship Roar!

01/29/2025

Centennial Exhibit at Rhea County Heritage and Scopes Trial Museum
Museum open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily.

In conjunction with Scopes100 Centennial activities and events, the Scopes Trial Museum, is located in the basement of the historic Rhea County courthouse. The museum will display a special collection of historic items during the Scopes100 Centennial. Details regarding these items will be provided on this page as we move closer to 1925. The museum is designed for free, self-guided touring, but a representative of the Historical Society will be available to assist and answer questions.

https://www.scopes100.com/events

01/27/2025

Don't miss out on the events we have coming up in the next few months 🥳

EDIT*** Our events on March 15 have been changed to March 8 due to a fundraiser event being scheduled that day!

Hit the like and follow button on our page and go to the event page to keep up to date on each one!

01/27/2025

Throughout 2025, we will be celebrating the Scopes Trial Centennial in a variety of ways. We invite you to participate in as many of these events as possible. Check the website and our social media links (Facebook and Instagram) regularly for updates.
https://www.scopes100.com/events