Big news from the Foothills Fall Festival (Oct. 10-12): Willie Nelson booked as the headliner! Oh, yeah. And Foreigner. And Billy Ray Cyrus. Among others.

Mayor Joe Swann said, "This year's entertainment line up is sure to be a winner with everyone. Where can you get so many great headliner entertainers, free weekend -long activities for kids, great food, and lots of fun for the entire family at such a reasonable price? I suggest that people don't wait, but buy their tickets as soon as they go on sale this year since last year’s sellout surprised many."

Three-day tickets go on sale July 18th for $35 (limited time pricing). Tickets will be available at Maryville Municipal Center, Blount County branches of First Tennessee and GreenBank, and Tickets Unlimited. Charge by phone (865) 656-4444 or order online at knoxvilletickets.com [1].

More info in the attached press release [2] and at the Foothills Fall Festival website [3].