February 13, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Ernie Ford’s birthday, and his hometown has come together to celebrate that milestone with a variety of events and activities, including a musical performance, a conversation with Ford’s son Buck, a special church service, show screenings, a commemorative stamp, and birthday cake! […]
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The 10 Best Family Adventures in Northeast Tennessee
When you’re planning a family adventure, the real challenge is finding a destination that offers a variety of activities. With lush mountains, rushing rivers, serene lakes, and delightful small towns, […]
24th Annual Fiddlers and Fiddleheads Festival
Get your banjos, fiddles, and bows because the date has been set for the 24th Annual Fiddlers and Fiddleheads Festival on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Family Fun for the Holidays in Northeast Tennessee
There’s nothing like the holidays in the south, and we may be partial to Northeast Tennessee’s picture perfect downtown and mountain landscapes. Looking for a list of holiday activities for the […]
How to Experience the Rich Heritage of Northeast Tennessee
In June of 1796, two decades after the Declaration of Independence was signed, Tennessee was formally recognized as the nation’s 16th state. And while the official state heritage that followed […]
Rocky Mount’s Fall Family Festival
Rocky Mount’s special event “Fall Family Festival” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13th from 11-4. “Fall Family Festival” is Rocky Mount’s inaugural fall event celebrating the harvest season […]
Exchange Place Living History Farm: Fall Folk Arts Festival
Kingsport, TN – Exchange Place Living History Farm will welcome in the beautiful season of autumn when it hosts its annual Fall Folk Arts Festival. Always eagerly anticipated, this celebration […]
39th Annual Rogersville Heritage Days
Heritage Days will celebrate its 39th anniversary on October 12, 13, and 14, 2018, in Historic downtown Rogersville, Tennessee. Grand Presenters of this year’s celebration include The Town of […]
18th Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2018 A Music Festival Celebrating 18 Years in the Birthplace of Country Music Bristol, Tenn./Va. (September 7, 2018) – Very soon, around 45,000 music lovers […]
19th Annual Sorghum Festival
The 19th annual Sorghum Festival will allow visitors to have the opportunity to observe sorghum cane being processed into molasses using a mule-powered mill on Saturday, September 15th at the […]
