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 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
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Hot Dog Lunch and Bake Sale this Friday, September 25, to raise money for several community and employee programs.
The fundraiser will be held from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Sheriff’s Office, 533 Underwood Drive in Trion.
For $7, lunch includes a hot dog, chips, drink and dessert. Additional baked goods and sweets will also be available for purchase.
Proceeds will help purchase items for the Christmas Baskets provided by the Sheriff’s Office, prizes for the Senior Well Check Program, and supplies for the Health & Heart Hydration Fund, which provides hydration and healthy snacks for patrol officers.
The Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to stop by for lunch Friday while supporting programs that benefit local residents and law enforcement personnel.
If you are traveling in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, this evening, be aware of extra activity and possible traffic delays around Gaylesville as the community celebrates its annual homecoming parade.
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.
Chattooga High School is inviting the entire community to show its Indian pride during the Red & Black Bash Block Party coming up Wednesday, September 30.
The event will be held from 6 until 8 PM in the Chattooga High School parking lot and is open to students, families and community members.
The Red & Black Bash will feature local vendors, food trucks, games and activities, along with an opportunity for the community to meet this year’s Chattooga High School Homecoming Court.
The evening will also feature an outdoor community pep rally as students and supporters come together to show their support for the Indians.
Best of all, admission is free and all games and activities are free.
School officials are encouraging everyone to wear their red and black, bring the family and enjoy an evening of food, fun and Chattooga Indian spirit.
The Red & Black Bash runs from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, September 30, at Chattooga High School.
The Trion Farmers Market is open this morning with another selection of locally made foods, produce and homemade favorites.
The market is held at the pavilion near the track field in Trion, off Simmons Street, giving residents an opportunity to shop locally and support area growers and vendors.
Among the items available today are fried pies, chicken salad, muscadines, peanut brittle, cashew brittle, no-bake cookies and cornflake candy.
Shoppers can also find Granny Parker Pickles, other pickles, relish, salsa, Zippy, jams and jellies, pickled Vidalia onions, pickled eggs and pickled okra.
The Trion Farmers Market has become a regular Thursday stop for residents looking for locally produced foods, homemade treats and specialty items.
Residents are encouraged to stop by the pavilion near the track field off Simmons Street in Trion this morning and support local vendors.
The Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency is teaming up with Blood Assurance for a community blood drive next month in Summerville.
The blood drive will be held Friday, October 9, from 12:30 until 3:30 PM at the Chattooga County EMA office, 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Blood Assurance encourages residents who are able to donate to participate, emphasizing its message of “Give Local, Save Local.” Blood collected through the organization helps provide a local supply for hospitals and patients throughout the region.
Those planning to donate are encouraged to eat a good meal beforehand, drink extra water, avoid energy drinks and bring identification.
As an added incentive, donors who give blood during the month of October will receive a “Blood Donors Are Game Changers” T-shirt, while supplies last.
Appointments can be made using the QR code included on the blood drive flyer.
The Chattooga County EMA blood drive is scheduled for Friday, October 9, from 12:30-3:30 PM at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.