Happy Independence Day!!! Freedom is a priceless commodity that we all to often take for granted. The people that call the Dale Hollow Lake and the Big South Fork regions of Southern Kentucky and Northern Tennessee home are grateful to live here. We relish the opportunity to celebrate the lives of those that have sacrificed to allow us the freedoms we have in this great country. We realize things are not perfect, but there is no other country we wish to call home.
During the 4th of July each year, communities and businesses around each region enjoy celebrating the holiday in many different ways. (You can find a list of area fairs, festivals and events by visiting our websites:
www.Go2DHL.com and
www.Go2BSF.com and clicking on the events tab.) Fentress County, TN combines their fireworks display with a Demolition Derby each year. Pickett County, TN has an afternoon of old fashioned games, entertainment and watermelon eating before the big fireworks blowout. Willow Grove Resort celebrates with the only fireworks display
on the lake. Stearns, KY's celebration lasts from July 1-5 with their Homecoming and Heritage Days. Scott County, TN has their Fireman's 4th. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, KY has a 3 day celebration and there are many more events and activities around the regions including Pig Roasts, Potlucks, and more fun and games. The county fairs are dotting the regions, so check the event calendars for that information.
We celebrate the contributions of others throughout the year with such great Americans heroes as former
Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, and
WWI hero Sgt. Alvin C. York from the area. The entire area is rich in history.
The Free Hills Community Club is presenting a touring exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute - "New Harmonies Celebrating American Roots Music" at the Clay County Fairgrounds" now through August 3rd. We cordially invite you to come and join with us in these celebrations while you are in the area and if you haven't made plans to come, please do, now or anytime.
