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August 03, 2026

Exhibitor Randy Thornton

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy art by...

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August 07, 2026

Exhibitor Melissa Belandres

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy books by...

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August 08, 2026

Townsend Artisan Gallery Demonstration Day

Want to see how our local art is created? We will have artists demonstrating the variety of art we...

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August 08, 2026

Paws in the Pool

Welcome to the 3rd annual “Paws in the Pool” dog festival at Springbrook Pool.  Dogs MUST be...

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August 03, 2026

Exhibitor Randy Thornton

Welcome to the 3rd annual “Paws in the Pool” dog festival at Springbrook Pool.  Dogs MUST be...

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August 07, 2026

Exhibitor Melissa Belandres

Welcome to the 3rd annual “Paws in the Pool” dog festival at Springbrook Pool.  Dogs MUST be...

Read More >
August 08, 2026

Townsend Artisan Gallery Demonstration Day

Welcome to the 3rd annual “Paws in the Pool” dog festival at Springbrook Pool.  Dogs MUST be...

Read More >
August 08, 2026

Paws in the Pool

Welcome to the 3rd annual “Paws in the Pool” dog festival at Springbrook Pool.  Dogs MUST be...

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