Abingdon, VA – Abingdon Music Experience and presenting sponsor Blue Ridge Beverage announce the 2019 lineup for January Jams at Barter Theatre. Six world-class performers will take the stage at […]
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Ales in Erwin: Union Street Taproom
Stationed within a growing downtown just a few steps off the Appalachian Trail in Northeast Tennessee, you’ll find the town of Erwin’s first craft tap room offering a variety of […]
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 […]
The Forgotten Fire Towers of Northeast Tennessee: What to Know, Where to Go
Today, a fire tower is something rare, special, and even a bit mysterious. But just a few decades ago, as many as 5,000 manned fire towers were sprinkled throughout the […]
Local Artisan Shows Kick off Holiday Shopping Nov. 9 – 11
The holiday season is just around the corner and that means it is time for shopping local at area bazaars and markets. The weekend of Nov. 9-11 will host the […]
7 Reasons Everyone Who Loves the Outdoors Should Visit Northeast Tennessee
What do you look for when planning an outdoorsy getaway? Is it an area with an abundance of diverse hiking trails? A place with dozens of beautiful waterfalls? Or, what […]
46th Annual National Storytelling Festival
(Jonesborough, Tenn.) – Tickets are on sale now for the nation’s premier storytelling event, the National Storytelling Festival, held October 5-7. In the age of fast-moving technology, it seems unlikely […]
An Ode to the Beautiful Nolichucky River
In the heart of the East Tennessee mountains, a ribbon of rushing water twists and turns its way through one of the wildest, steepest gorges in the eastern United States. […]
Meet the Mountains Festival: Aug. 24-25
The region’s inaugural Meet the Mountains Festival presented by Ballad Health will take over Founders Park on August 24 and 25. Organizers aim to showcase Northeast Tennessee’s natural assets and […]
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: An Outdoor Guide
Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia have teamed up with Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion to offer outdoor excursions to Festival attendees the week of Sept. 17 at a discounted rate. […]


