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Category: History
Arts & Culture in Rural Appalachian Communities
The importance of arts and culture in rural Appalachian communities is more than meets the eye. Visit Downtown Elizabethton for a true sense of folklore from local artists. Just ask […]
Northeast Tennessee: A Guide to Activities and Adventures for the Young at Heart
If youโre planning to visit Northeast Tennessee and want to experience all that the area has to offer, you might want to plan on staying a while. From endless adventures […]
Mountain Music: Long Journey Home Festival
Just about as far northeast in Tennessee as you can get, you’ll find a county that is half Cherokee National Forest and half Watauga Lake. Nestled within those hills, lies […]
31st Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show
Tractor enthusiasts from across the South will make a trip to Northeast Tennessee for the 31st Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show April 26-28 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tenn., […]
Tracing Native American Steps
Native Americans who once roamed Northeast Tennessee, including Rich Mountain pictured above, and the Nolichucky River trails are memorialized through the various street names, lakes, and other recreation areas. Familiar […]
Backroad Civil War Sites
The quiet back roads of Northeast Tennessee wind through small communities that have stories to tell about the turmoil of days gone by. They hold rich history of times when […]
Explore Backyard Terrorโs Dinosaur Park
Let your imagination run wild at this interactive park, where backyard dinosaur sculptures come to life. Only twenty minutes south of Bristol, Tenn., this unique dino park combines art with […]
Meet a Farmer: Dana York
Dana Yorkโs family farm has been around longer than Tennessee has been a state. Since 1778, now in its 10th generation as Grand Oak Farm, Dana continues with tradition […]
Digging Big: A Hands On Experience at Gray Fossil Site
There arenโt many places in the world where youโll find an active pre-historic fossil site that actually allows visitors to dig for remains of animals dating back more than […]
