Planning on staying close to home for vacation? Here’s a guide on how to experience the southern culture of Northeast Tennessee. […]
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Outdoors Weekend Getaway
Planning on staying close to home for vacation? Here’s a guide to the outdoors of Northeast Tennessee. […]
A Guide to Northeast Tennessee’s Best Food & Drink Festivals
Northeast Tennessee loves to come together to celebrate food! Whether a local or a visitor to the region, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to munch your way through saucy barbecue, delectable chocolates, and exotic international cuisines at Northeast Tennessee’s many food-focused festivals. Read on to find out when, where and how to attend these fabulous […]
Enjoy a Jam-Packed 48 Hours in Northeast Tennessee
Head to Northeast Tennessee to be transported to a time where saber-toothed cats roamed the region; pioneers made their pilgrimage; and a different sort of “Big Bang” happened in Bristol, affecting not only the city but the entire nation. Go caving, hiking, hear stories from world-class storytellers and so much more. […]
Go. All. Out. In Johnson City
Pair your outdoor adventures with lively music venues, art, history, unique dining, relaxed taprooms, or local shopping—the choice is yours. It’s easy to strike the perfect balance in Johnson City. No matter what piques your interest, you can enjoy it all against the backdrop of the stunning Appalachian Mountains. […]
Music Heritage Mural Mile
There’s a music trail in the small Appalachian town appropriately named after the natural landmarks that tower over it. Mountain City is located far within the northeast corner of Tennessee in Johnson County, an area whose history with music run as deep as the hills. Visitors have the opportunity to see the hidden stories of […]
The Pinnacle Speedway in Lights
As the winter holiday arrives in Northeast Tennessee, thousands of visitors will make their way to Bristol Motor Speedway to enjoy The Pinnacle Speedway in Lights. While many will traverse the five-mile route in the comfort of their own vehicle, BMS now offers a new season pass while also hosting numerous ride-along options so that larger groups can […]
47th Annual National Storytelling Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the nation’s premier storytelling event, the National Storytelling Festival, held October 4-6. In the age of fast-moving technology, it seems unlikely that thousands of audience members could spend an entire weekend spellbound by storytellers, but that’s exactly what happens in Tennessee’s oldest town during the first full weekend of […]
19th Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Music Festival
Bristol Sessions Super Raffle & More in September State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia will be filled with music as 40,000-plus visitors from all over the world converge on the site of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions for the 19th annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival – the award-winning event that honors those legendary recordings […]
The Ultimate Guide to Meeting the Mountains
Whether you live in the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee or you’re planning a vacation filled with outdoor fun, the Meet the Mountains Festival is not to be missed. The Festival is dedicated to all things outdoors and is an annual event held in Johnson City each August, and organized by the Northeast Tennessee Regional […]
