Liberty! continues for the rest of June
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals continues on weekends through the rest of June.
ABC Tri-Cities Morning Anchor John Jenco took Good Morning Tri-Cities on the road to check out what's happening at Fort Watauga.
This weekend, the shows are on Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
For the last two weekends in June, Liberty! will also run shows on Thursday nights, in addition to Friday and Saturday.
Next Thursday, June 19, is Military and First Responder Appreciation Night. Just show your military ID or first responder badge, and you and a friend can get in free.
For more information, click here.
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