Upper East Tennessee has long been a land of deep musical traditions. Englishman Cecil Sharp knew this in 1916 when he selected Rocky Fork in Unicoi County as his first […]
2nd Annual Upper East TN Fiddler’s Convention
Category: Music
I Am Home Returns to Jonesborough
“I Am Home” tells the stories of the people who helped shape the Jonesborough of today February 23-25 and March 2-4 “I couldn’t believe how close that story was […]
Where To Catch Live Music
Our music roots run deep in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Home to the Birthplace of Country Music, this is where it all began back in the 1927. Our […]
How to Plan the Perfect Getaway with Friends in Northeast Tennessee
American history, country music, Appalachian heritage and, of course, NASCAR: these are usually the first things that spring to mind when people think of Northeast Tennessee. But this area offers […]
Old Christmas at Fort Watauga: Jan. 6-7
Christmas isn’t over yet! Visit Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park and see how our colonial ancestors celebrated a holiday called “Old Christmas”. In Colonial America, Christmas was celebrated as a […]
New Year’s Eve in Northeast Tennessee
What better way to say farewell to 2017 and hello to 2018 than in one of our festive downtowns? Here’s some of our favorite places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. […]
Northeast Tennessee: There’s More…Family Fun
Bring the family for a trip packed with unique adventures, time for discoveries and experiences that will create memories only found in Northeast Tennessee. Explore some of the best ways […]
Historic Blountville Christmas Festivities, Dec. 7-9
Historic Blountville Christmas Festivities, Dec. 7-9, 2017 “One Special Town… Two Special Trees” Historic Blountville Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 PM, Thurs., Dec. 7 Blountville Ruritan Christmas Parade, 2 PM, […]
14 Hometown Holiday Events You Can’t Miss
There’s nothing like the holidays in the south and we may be partial to Northeast Tennessee’s picture perfect downtowns and mountain landscapes. Looking for a list of holiday activities for the family? […]
Colors of Christmas: A 40 Year Tradition in Jonesborough
Imagine, peeking in the window of a charming historic home filled with the warmth of people, the twinkling lights illuminating off a freshly cut Christmas tree and the sound of your […]
