Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is celebrating 50 years of family fun and adventure in 2021, and you’re invited to a party that will last all year long. On May 24, 1971, Bays Mountain Park opened the doors to the Nature Center, and has welcomed generations of Kingsport families into the park ever since. With […]
Let’s face it, looking forward to your summer vacation while it’s still the middle of winter feels a lot like looking for the finish line in a marathon. You know you’ll get there sooner or later, but at the moment it seems impossibly far away. Luckily, Northeast Tennessee has a huge variety of attractions that […]
In 1780, the Overmountain Men trekked through the mountains of North Carolina, Virginia, and what later became known as Tennessee to take on the British. Today, you can still trace part of their route as part of the Overmountain Victory Trail. […]
Dip your toes into Northeast Tennessee starting with some downtown urban exploration. Johnson City is seeing its’ own art renaissance explode all over town in the form of wall murals and sculptures. Here’s a sneak peek of our favorite murals to take a stroll by with the family for some one-of-a-kind photo ops, history, and […]
What was your latest binge watch? With folks spending more time at home, tuning in is the latest trend. Northeast Tennessee is creating quite a name for itself as a prime location for a variety of productions. Have you recognized some of your favorite landmarks? Here are 20 productions straight from the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. […]
Located in the most northeastern corner of Tennessee, the rising ridges, scenic beauty, and mountain streams conspire to create quite the hidden gem of an outdoor getaway. […]
Bristol is built on sound: engines revving, fiddles singing and the silent peace of the outdoors. The downtown buzzes with live music and the outdoors quietly await just beyond. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounded by scenic South Holston Lake and the Holston River sits Bristol—The Birthplace of Country Music and home of the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”—Bristol Motor Speedway. […]
The The Tweetsie Trail covers low forests, passes over creeks and bridges, and visits rock formations while carrying you from one charming southern to another. We’ve highlighted things you shouldn’t miss along the way. […]
Take a hike on the trails, camp in a state park, visit a historic landmark, chow down on delicious eats, sample some craft brews, and listen to mountain music. We’ve put together a few trip ideas with less crowds and safe places – all within driving distance. There are currently no travel restrictions in Tennessee. […]
Planning on staying close to home for vacation? Here’s a guide on how to experience the southern culture of Northeast Tennessee. […]
Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association
3211 North Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-262-0238
