East Tennessee. CLOSE. Here are a few things you can expect when the eclipse happens on Aug. Read more about it here: tennessean. Ayrika Whitney/USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee. Shirts are being sold at the Sugarlands Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in preparation for the solar eclipse on Aug.
Photo: Steve Ahillen / Knoxville News Sentinel)Buy Photo. Areas of East Tennessee are hosting a variety of viewing parties or events for people to watch the Monday, Aug. Several East Tennessee school systems, including Knox, Blount, Anderson and Loudon counties, have canceled school for the day. Area locations expect families will be looking for good places to study the darkening sky. Most events are free; some require tickets and/or reservations. Some events, including those at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Clingmans Dome and the Fort Loudoun State Historic Park, are sold out or full. More: Solar eclipse 2.
Schools closing across East Tennessee. Total eclipse coverage: knoxnews. The eclipse happens because the path of the moon crosses in front of the sun and briefly turns day into night.
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The eclipse will happen at about 2: 3. Eastern Standard Time on Aug. Blount and Loudon counties are in the eclipse path of totality; most of Knox County falls just out of that path. Autoplay. Show Thumbnails.
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Tellico Plains - Standing in the Shadow of the Moon: The visitor center and museum will host eclipse- centered events Saturday, Aug. Sunday, Aug. Those events include dream- catcher classes, videos and evening outdoor events. Zoo Knoxville: The zoo off Interstate 4. Exit 3. 92 celebrates the upcoming eclipse with $4 off general admission Saturday, Aug. Sunday, Aug. Weekend hours are 9 a.
Regular admission is $1. Athens' Total Eclipse in the Park: 1. Vendors, food trucks, music, lawn games. Viewing glass sold.
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Eclipse Viewing: 1. Here's how to watch the solar eclipse safely. Blount County Public Library's Total Solar Eclipse Viewing: 1- 4 p. Cusick St., Maryville. Those who wish to make pinhole cameras to view the eclipse should arrive an hour earlier.
More: Five tips for watching the 2. East Tennessee. 4. Blount Mansion Eclipse Viewing Party: Starts 1 p.
Hill Ave., Knoxville. Eclipse viewing is free but box lunches are $1. RSVP to 8. 65- 5. Cable Mill at Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Solar Eclipse Event: 1- 4 p. There'll be activity tents and telescope- aided eclipse viewing. Members of the University of Tennessee's Astronomy Club will help.
Castleton Farms' Solar Viewing Party: 1. Gates open at 1. 1 a.
Chillbillies play 5- 7 p. Tickets at www. eventbrite. Castleton Farms' Facebook page. The Cove at Concord Park Eclipse Viewing Party: 1. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host a party at The Cove, 1. S. Northshore Drive in West Knox County.
There'll be music and a food truck. Town of Farragut's Solar Eclipse Party: 1- 3 p. First 3. 00 participants receive eclipse glasses. Great American Eclipse Viewing Party: 1. The center pool and basketball courts will be open. Experts will talk about the eclipse; food trucks will sell food. Tickets are $2. 5 for adults, $1.
Viewing glasses are included. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Great American Eclipse at Parrott- Wood Memorial Library: 1: 3. Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains. Bonus: The first 2. Kingston's Fort South West Point Viewing: 2- 4 p. Kentucky St., Kingston.
Free solar viewing glasses while supplies last. The Lenoir City Museum Viewing Party: 1- 3 p. Eclipse glasses are provided; a small firework show follows.
A commemorative poster has been made for eclipse viewing at Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Madisonville - Total Eclipse of the Park: 1. A picnic will be held; there will be vendors and music. Mc. Clung Museum of Natural History and Culture Social Eclipse Activity: 9- 1. The museum hosts free educational activities on the morning of the eclipse for people to come by before they go their viewing points. Attendees can make a craft to take home and buy solar eclipse glasses if they don't have them.
Oak Ridge Eclipse Viewing: 1. Tulane Ave., and East Tennessee Technology Park, 2. Heritage Center Blvd., Oak Ridge. Visitors get free eclipse shades, learn how and why solar eclipses happen and learn how to safely view the eclipse. Obed Wild and Scenic River Area Events: 1. Commemorative posters have been made for eclipse viewing at the Obed Wild and Scenic River (Photo: Obed Wild and Scenic River)1.
River Rat Tubing 'Tube the Eclipse' and Solar Social: 1. Free eclipse viewing.
Roane State Community College Viewing: 1. Bring food, water, sunscreen, hat and eye protection. RSVP at www. roanestate. Solar Eclipse Paddle: 1. Hosted by Billy Lush Boards and Brew.
Paddle in water while watching eclipse; complimentary beer with rental. Check- in 1. 2: 3. On water 1: 3. 0- 3 p. Sups, single kayaks, hydrobikes $3.
Reservations at http: //billylushboards. City of Sweetwater Street Festival: 1. Directly in the eclipse’s path, the city of Sweetwater celebrates with a festival that includes music and vendors. Sweetwater Valley Farm's Eclipse Watch: 1. Lee Highway, Philadelphia, Tenn.
Tickets are $2. 5. T- shirt). Lunch from food trucks starts at noon. The farm will make cheese and give out samples. Tickets are at www. Facebook page until Aug.
Buy Photo. Sweetwater is preparing for the Aug. Monday, Jul. Attendees should bring lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and can bring food and beverages.
A food truck will sell food. Pets and alcohol aren’t allowed. Eclipse viewing glasses will be handed out while supplies last. Pellissippi bluegrass band Hardin Valley Thunder performs 1: 1.
Pellissippi students are launching the balloon in partnership with NASA. Tellico Plains - Standing in the Shadow of the Moon: 7 a. Parking in the field is available for $5. The day includes . Members of the Smoky Mountain Astronomy Club will attend. Star- themed videos are shown 9 a.
A complete list is at the Tellico Plains link at www. Titanic Museum Attraction Solar Viewing From The Bow: Starts 1 p. Includes lunch in private dining room, tour of ship and eclipse viewing off the Titanic bow (first time public event on the bow). Viewing glasses provided. Reservations required, limited space. The campus was endorsed as an official NASA event site. Watch Accidental Love (2015) Online here.
Solar eclipse darkness totality at the school is 9. The first 1,0. 00 people get viewing glasses. The event includes educational activities, craft assembly booths, safe- viewing projector construction and music. Space- themed snacks, beverages, and souvenirs will be sold. Total Solar Eclipse Party: 1. Cost is $3. 5 per person and includes lunch, music and viewing glasses.
Tickets are at 8. Ext. Tsali Notch Vineyard Total Solar Eclipse Viewing: 1. Free; donations accepted. Music featuring Wild Blue Yonder will be part of the event.
There will be a food truck and wine can be purchased from the winery. Attendees are invited to bring picnics. University of Tennessee Arboretum Viewing: 1: 3. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Bring chairs, blankets, viewing devices.
No pets or picnics. Virginia College Solar Eclipse Viewing Party: 2- 3: 3. Broadway, Knoxville. Refreshments, food. Zoo Knoxville: The zoo off Interstate 4. Exit 3. 92 continues its solar eclipse special with $4 off admission.
Visitors are invited to document animal behavior during the eclipse using commemorative cards. At the zoo eclipse begins at 1: 0.