The Depot in Summerville will be serving up a traditional Sunday dinner this weekend, with fried chicken, baked ham and a variety of homemade-style sides on the menu.
The City of Summerville has announced plans for its 2026 Christmas Parade, including this year’s theme and the dates for parade entry registration.
The annual parade will be held Monday, December 7, at 7 PM in downtown Summerville.
This year’s theme is “A Hard Candy Christmas.”
The city says float and entry registration will open November 1 and continue through December 1. Those wishing to participate will be able to register through the Summerville Recreation Department or through the city’s website.
The city will also award trophies and prize money to the top three floats participating in the parade.
The Summerville Christmas Parade is one of the community’s traditional holiday events, bringing decorated floats, organizations, businesses and other participants through downtown as the Christmas season gets underway.
Additional information about registration and parade participation is expected to be available through the City of Summerville.
Trion and Chattooga Fellowship of Christian Athletes are partnering with the Tim Tebow Foundation to help local participants prepare for the upcoming Night to Shine through a formal wear clothing drive.
The community is being asked to donate new or lightly used formal wear in all sizes, including dresses, dress shirts and pants, shoes, jewelry and skirts. The donated items will allow Night to Shine participants to “shop” for outfits ahead of the event.
Donations will be collected during the Night to Shine gathering at Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 14, at the Trion High School football field. The event begins at 6:30 PM.
Night to Shine is designed to celebrate individuals with special needs and provide a prom-style experience. Organizers are also seeking volunteers and people willing to serve as buddies during the event.
The local Night to Shine is scheduled for February 27, 2027, at Connect City Church.
Those interested in volunteering or helping with the event can email connectcity.summerville@gmail.com
The Chattooga County Health Department will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Event on Friday, October 16, offering information, resources and assistance to area residents during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The “Pinktober in Chattooga” event will be held from 8 AM until 1 PM at the health department, located at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Activities and services will include breast exams for those who choose to receive one, assistance with mammogram paperwork, information about scheduling a mammogram, goody bags, limited breast cancer awareness T-shirts and light refreshments.
Organizers say early detection is an important part of protecting women’s health and are encouraging residents to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about available screening resources.
The event includes services for uninsured or underinsured individuals age 40 and older, with eligibility guidelines applying.
The event is open to the public. For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Health Department at 706-857-3471.
The Friends of the Chattooga Library will hold its fall book sale beginning Thursday, October 15, giving area residents several days to shop for books while supporting the local library.
The sale will be held at the Chattooga County Library, 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville, and will continue through Monday, October 19.
Sale hours are 9 AM until 8 PM Thursday, October 15; 9 AM until 6 PM Friday, October 16; 10 AM until 2 PM Saturday, October 17; and 9 AM until 2 PM Monday, October 19.
The Friends of the Chattooga Library organization supports the library and its programs through fundraising efforts and community involvement.
The multi-day sale gives local readers an opportunity to browse for books while helping support those efforts at the Chattooga County Library.
The Lyerly Fire Department is getting ready for a night of Halloween fun with a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night planned for Saturday, October 31, at Lyerly Park.
The event will run from 5 until 9 PM, with trick-or-treating scheduled from 5 until 7 PM. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to set up a trunk and hand out treats.
The Fire Department will provide free hot dogs, and concessions will also be available for purchase.
Following the Trunk or Treat, a free outdoor movie will begin at 7:30 PM. Families attending the movie are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
The event is open to the community and provides families with an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities together in Lyerly.
Trunk or Treat: 5–7 PM
Outdoor Movie: 7:30 PM
Location: Lyerly Park
Admission: Free
Concessions: Available for purchase
Chivalry, costumes, entertainment and a little bit of medieval fun will return to Summerville next Saturday with the 2026 Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival.
The festival will be held Saturday, October 10, from 11 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park and is being presented by the City of Summerville.
Organizers describe the event as offering “chivalry, romance, and a rollicking good time,” with activities designed for visitors of all ages.
The festival will feature live entertainment, shopping, art, games and food, along with characters and costumes that bring a Renaissance atmosphere to downtown Summerville. Admission to the festival is free, and visitors are encouraged to come dressed in character if they would like to take part in the fun.
Another attraction during the day will be the arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum steam engine. The train’s visit will include activity at the Summerville Turntable at 1 PM, adding another attraction for visitors attending the festival.
The annual event is centered around the Summerville Depot and Dowdy Park area and combines the city’s railroad heritage with a day of Renaissance-themed activities.
The 2026 Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival gets underway at 11 AM Saturday, October 10, and continues until 5 PM.
Halloween will bring a full day of family activities to downtown Summerville later this month, with the annual Halloween Walk and Pumpkin Palooza planned for Saturday, October 31.
Activities will be centered around the East Washington Street Streetscape area and the Historic Summerville Depot.
Pumpkin Palooza will run from 10:30 AM until 3 PM in the Depot area, featuring food and craft vendors along with other activities.
The annual Halloween Walk will take place from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM along the downtown Streetscape, giving youngsters an opportunity to dress up and take part in the Halloween festivities.
A costume contest is scheduled for 11:30 AM at the Open Air Stage.
Organizers are also planning a candy walk and other daytime activities, followed by nighttime events. A blood drive is also being held in connection with this year’s Halloween activities.
Residents should check with individual cities and towns for their separate evening trick-or-treating times and locations.
The October 31 festivities are being presented by Summerville Main Street and the Optimist Club.
Anyone interested in becoming a Pumpkin Palooza vendor can contact Susan at 706-728-0456.
The Chattooga County Young Farmers are taking orders for an upcoming BBQ lunch fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s scholarship fund.
BBQ plates will be available on Friday, October 16, and organizers are asking those interested in purchasing a meal to place their orders in advance.
The Young Farmers say all proceeds from the BBQ lunch will go toward the scholarship fund, which helps support local students as they continue their education.
Orders can be placed through an online Google form provided by the Chattooga County Young Farmers.
The fundraiser is another way the organization supports agricultural education and young people in the community while giving local residents an opportunity to enjoy a BBQ lunch and contribute to a worthwhile cause.
Additional information about pickup and ordering is available through the Chattooga County Young Farmers Facebook page.
A piece of agricultural and railroad history will come to life in downtown Summerville on Saturday, September 26, as Summerville Main Street hosts the Antique Tractor & Small Engines Show.
The event will be held from 10 AM until 3 PM along East Washington Street and at the Summerville Depot.
More than 39 antique tractor and small-engine exhibits are expected, including privately owned collections and displays from the Chickamauga Antique Tractor Club and the Peach State Antique Tractor & Engine Club.
Much of the equipment dates from the early-to-mid 1900s and highlights the development of farming technology and rural life across America.
One of this year’s featured exhibits will be a 1910 Woodpecker Hit & Miss Engine. Visitors will also be able to watch live demonstrations showing how historic farm machinery and engines once operated.
Railroad fans will have another reason to attend. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 Steam Engine is expected to arrive in Summerville at approximately 12:45 PM. After its arrival, visitors can watch the historic locomotive being turned on the Joe Robert Norton Summerville Turntable.
Food and specialty vendors will also be available throughout the day.
Admission to the Antique Tractor & Small Engines Show is free.
The event will be held Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM to 3 PM in downtown Summerville.