Gatlinburg street festival each night through Aug. 8

GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Gatlinburg's 4th annual street festival is under way and runs nightly through Aug. 8.

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales will feature costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying events as far back as 1800.

The characters will line the busy downtown parkway of the Smoky Mountains resort town.

There'll be bluegrass music, cloggers and craftsmen. All activities are free. The entertainment begins at 5 p.m. and runs every evening through 10 p.m.

The theme for this summer's festival is the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Details at http://www.gatlinburg.com.