From downtown trails to citywide driving tours, murals are popping up everywhere to share the area’s history, culture, or even create the best photo opp. Bristol Originally hand-painted in 1986 […]
Murals of Northeast Tennessee
Category: History
A Weekend in Carter County
Whether you are visiting from out of town, or a local resident looking for something fun to do this weekend, Carter County has plenty to offer for all ages. Carter […]
Jonesborough Days Returns July 4th Weekend
Tennessee’s Oldest Town is excited to host the 2021 Jonesborough Days Festival on July 3 and July 4. This event includes family activities, live music, handmade local crafts, a patriotic parade, fireworks and storytelling. […]
50th Anniversary of Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
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 […]
Hiking History: The Overmountain Victory Trail
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. […]
Murals of Johnson City
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 […]
23 Productions Made in Northeast Tennessee
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. […]
3 Things to Do When You Visit The World’s Shortest Tunnel
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: Sounds Good
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. […]
A Day on the Tweetsie Trail: What to See & Do
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. […]
