THRIVE Knoxville, in partnership with the Marion County Historical Society and Marion County Conservation, are pleased to announce Merry-N County Christmas, a lighted holiday display through Marion County Park.

This year the event will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6-8 pm and will run November 20 through December 23, including December 21, 22, and 23. Event admission will be a free will donation.

Tyler Christian tells KNIA/KRLS News that THRIVE is a non-profit that promotes positive things going on in the community. The Marion County Historical Society and Historical Village have joined forces in the third year of the event which is a lighted Christmas display. The Historical Village includes the eight buildings at the park along with the museum according to Dan Carlson.