H.O.M.E.(Hall-Oldfield-MaryvilleEmpowerment) and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center partner for this annual community celebration to kick-off the Christmas holidays. Join us for family fun and light refreshments. If you choose to put a tree in the lower field, please do so prior to the event with the last day being December 1^st.

The Blount County Courthouse lawn will be illuminated by live Christmas trees of all sizes, colors, and themes. This unique month-long event allows the community to enjoy the festival by driving by or walking through for a closer look. The Festival opening will take place on the Courthouse lawn and will include entertainment, refreshments, and visits with Santa Claus.  For information on entering a tree in the festival, please contact the Parks & Rec Office at 865-983-9244. Deadline to submit a tree: November 9.

Children Ages 3-6 in Blount County can enjoy a very special telephone call from Santa Claus free of charge thanks to the continued support of volunteers from the Maryville-Alcoa Civitan Club who provide special phone lines from the North Pole.  Registration forms available below after November 22. Registration Deadline: December 5.