CORRYTON, Tenn. (WTVF) — A rare phenomenon is about to happen in East Tennessee as the Synchronous fireflies will make their return next month.
Many apply year after year in a lottery drawing to see the sight, but there's actually a way to view the fireflies for only a few bucks.
From June 7-18, a spot called Molly Branch Fireflies in Knox County opens its doors to the public for the viewing.
While the lottery is for viewing around the Great Smoky Mountains, this viewing focuses on the synchronous fireflies called snappy sync fireflies. They're a bit different than what you'd see in the mountains blinking in unison in large groups.
Taking a trip out to the private property will allow families to enjoy the beauty of nature while being mesmerized by the hundreds of lightning bugs.
Tickets range from $7-$12 and families are able to pick which day to view. Tickets are first come first served.
Music lessons for just 50 cents! A Nashville music school has been providing that to area students for over 40 years including for the city's current mayor. As a child, I always wanted to take piano lessons. I was able to for about 6 months but had to stop due to family finances. I would have loved to have had access to a program like this at the W. O. Smith Music School.
- Lelan Statom
