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Hamblen Juneteenth Celebration

The Hamblen Juneteenth Celebration is a community festival held in Morristown, Tennessee, to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The 2026 event features the theme 'Homegrown,' showcasing local talent, music, and food vendors from across the state at the Morristown Landing recreation and event center.

Date
Jun 19, 2026
Location
Morristown
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Hamblen Juneteenth Celebration

Event summary

Highlights

  • Theme of 'Homegrown' featuring Tennessee-based performers and vendors
  • Live musical performances ranging from youth spiritual dance to R&B and drumming
  • Over 30 local vendors and 10 distinct food trucks
  • Partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society of East Tennessee
Scheduled for June 19, 2026, the Hamblen Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Morristown Landing from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Organized by Lavishly Local in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) of East Tennessee, the event emphasizes community unity and the preservation of African American history. The 2026 theme, 'Homegrown,' ensures that all performers and vendors are current or former Tennessee residents.

Attendees can expect a diverse lineup of entertainment including youth dance groups like Tribe of Judah, the Knoxville-based drumming group Guns Up Drums Down, and R&B performances by RaySean Tyler Manning. The festival also hosts over 30 vendors and 10 food trucks, offering a variety of local goods and cuisine. Sterl the Pearl returns as the event's regular emcee to guide the evening's festivities.

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