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Come take part in the first annual East Tennessee Polar Plunge at Cherokee Lake in Jefferson City, TN!

Join hundreds of courageous folks and jump into the chilly waters at 12:00 noon on New Year's Day, January 1, 2019. Not only will it be for a good cause, but its great way for the entire family to start off 2019!

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When you register you will receive a souvenir 2019 East TN Polar Plunge long-sleeve T-shirt!  Make sure to register early to guarantee yours! Register in advance and receive $5 off the registration price!   For every participant that registers and brings a Buddy, they will receive half off the registration price!  So bring your friends, family and neighbors out for this great cause!
Early Registration ends December 31, 2018

$25 adults $15 kids 12 and under

Day of Registration starting at 10 a.m. at Cherokee Lake

$30 Adults $20 kids 12 and under

President of Walter's State Community College, Dr. Tony Miksa, will be the honorary starter for the plunge! 

Parade of Penguins Costume Contest!

Don your zaniest, funniest and most creative costumes for our Parade of Penguins Costume Contest and Parade. Register for the plunge and be automatically entered into our Parade of Penguins Costume Contest! When you register you can either enter as an individual or as a group. The top winner in the individual category will win a brand new kayak from the Jefferson City Walmart! The costume contest will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m., and the winners will be announced right before the Polar Plunge!  Our panel of honorary Judges includes Mayors from around the region including, Knox  County Mayor, Glenn Jacobs, Jefferson County Mayor, Mark Potts, Jefferson City Mayor, Mitch Cain, Hamblen County Mayor, Bill Brittain, Grainger County Mayor, Mike Byrd, Mayor of Bean Station, Terry D. Wolfe and New Market City Mayor, Beau Tucker!  

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If you are registering multiple people, please fill out a form for each person. Thank you.
I do hereby release, hold harmless, and discharge the Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Cherokee Lake Realty, Tennessee Valley Authority, and all other sponsoring agencies, their officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for injury to my person, damage to my property, or death, whether or not such liability is based upon allegations of negligence while participating in Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2019. I acknowledge the fact that entering the waters of Cherokee Lake can be a potentially dangerous activity, and that I accept the risks associated with this event.
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