Upcoming Events
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3 events,Start your Sunday right with us! Join us for a cozy brunch by the kitchen, featuring delicious bites and bottomless mimosas. We’ll be serving up good food and great vibes every Sunday morning. See you there! https://www.instagram.com/thekitchen_at_offleash/ https://www.offleashsocial.com/events Jonesborough’s popular Yoga in the Park series returns this summer. Classes take place every Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. in Jimmy Neil Smith Park, located behind the International Storytelling Center in downtown Jonesborough. These community yoga classes are free to attend and open to all experience levels, from beginners to advanced. Sessions are led The Town of Jonesborough is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2026 lineup for its Sunday summer music series, Brews & Tunes. The free concert series will take place every Sunday evening from June 7 through September 27, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the International Storytelling Center Plaza. This year’s lineup features a mix of regional favorites and talented newcomers, including performances |
3 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!
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Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional! |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. A 100% locally sourced market, located in Kiwanis Park (1208 W. G Street) every Tuesday in June through September, from 4pm -7pm. Come on by for the best produce, meat, eggs, raw milk, honey, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, & more! If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, |
2 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
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BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge
BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge Thursday, September 3 - Sunday, September 6, 2026 The BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge returns at Bristol Dragway September 3- 6, 2026. Featuring 3 $15,000-to-win races, this weekend with be an action-packed experience for footbrake racers. The best footbrake racers in the country are set to duke it out for life-changing big checks in this historic bracket race. Sabine Hill Guided Tours September 3, 10, 11, 17, & 24 1:30 PM September 5, 13, 26, 27 3:00 PM Cost: $10 Adult \ $8 Seniors 65+ \ $8 Veterans & Active Military \ $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals#happenings Enjoy a guided tour of this Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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The Smoke Show Get ready for a night of smoke, flavor, live music, and friendly competition at Nicewonder! Our culinary team is firing up the smokers for The Smoke Show, where five teams will compete for the title of Best BBQ at Nicewonder. And we're putting the decision in your hands! Each team will serve |
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Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games
Long Journey Home Festival
THE LONG JOURNEY HOME FUN STARTS THIS EVENING WITH BUSKIN' ON MAIN STREET! BUSKIN' ON MAIN STREET Friday, September 4 • 6 PM • Downtown Mountain City The weekend begins with Buskin' on Main Street, featuring local and regional acoustic musicians performing around every corner. Come stroll Main Street, hear some great music, visit local shops, restaurants and
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Museum Story Time September 4 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 10:30am Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-story-time-from-these-hills-apples-grow/ Elizabethton Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of Bites by the Bridge, a monthly outdoor food truck court this summer on the first Friday of May, June, August, and September, and the second Friday of July (due to our Independence Day Celebration on July 4th). All events will take place from 11 Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
14 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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join us September 5th, 2026 8AM - 1PM It’s time to clear the shelves and score some deals! Join us on September 5th from 8 AM – 1 PM for the second annual Main Street Sidewalk Sale — we’re shutting down Main Street to make way for the ultimate downtown shopping experience! Downtown businesses will |
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BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge
Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games
Long Journey Home Festival
Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom September 5-11 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Daily at 2pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/ Jonesborough’s popular Yoga in the Park series returns this summer. Classes take place every Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. in Jimmy Neil Smith Park, located behind the International Storytelling Center in downtown Jonesborough. These community yoga classes are free to attend and open to all experience levels, from beginners to advanced. Sessions are led |
3 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom September 5-11 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Daily at 2pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/ Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional! |
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Join us for this special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors. Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming homeschool workshops! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission, please bring your photo ID and one of the accepted forms of home school Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom September 5-11 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Daily at 2pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/ |
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VMFA on the Road Artmobile
VMFA on the Road Artmobile September 9-13 - Outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum Free & open to the public - Visit the website for drop-in hours https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/vmfa-on-the-road-artmobile-at-birthplace-of-country-music-museum-4/
Senior Softball World Series
Johnson City is once again welcoming senior softball athletes from across the country as Winged Deer Park prepares to host the 2026 International Senior Softball Association (ISSA) Senior Softball World Series from September 9-13. The five-day tournament will bring competitive senior softball action to Northeast Tennessee, with 44 teams from 13 states competing across The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom September 5-11 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Daily at 2pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/ |
5 events,Sabine Hill Guided Tours September 3, 10, 11, 17, & 24 1:30 PM September 5, 13, 26, 27 3:00 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals#happenings Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom September 5-11 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Daily at 2pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/ |
7 events,The award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia celebrates the twin cities’ history as the Birthplace of Country Music, with three days of live music on indoor and outdoor stages along State Street, the site of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions. From Americana, country and bluegrass to rock, Bristol Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom September 5-11 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Daily at 2pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
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ACCLAIMED NEW DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND CO-FOUNDER AND AMERICAN ICON $2 FROM TICKETS SOLD FOR ALL SCREENINGS TO BENEFIT THE GREGG ALLMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS “A timeless portrait of one of our greatest bands ever – The Allman Brothers Band. Centered around a rare and intimate interview with Gregg Allman, |
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Villa Nove Grape Stomp
Come Get Your Stomp On at Villa Nove! Our 2026 Grape Stomp is happening Saturday, September 12th, and it’s shaping up to be one grape-filled day of wine, music, laughter, and unforgettable vineyard memories! Your $39 advance ticket includes grape stomping, four curated wine pours or two beers, an official take-home stomp glass, and live music all day. Browse artisan vendors, enjoy
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Runners from across the region will converge in Johnson City on Saturday, September 12, for the third annual Iron Mountains Invitational, a growing cross country event that brings elementary, middle school, and high school athletes together for a full day of competition at Winged Deer Park Lakefront. Hosted by Visit Johnson City in partnership
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Songwriters Circle Song Swap September 12 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 2-4pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/songwriters-circle-song-swap/ Presented by the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society, two dances are held every month with live bands at the Visitors Center. For more information visit historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org or call 423.913.3246 |
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VMFA on the Road Artmobile
Senior Softball World Series
Step into the past with "A Walk In Their Boots History Timeline" and experience what life was like in many eras with living historians. Each individual needs to submit a registration. The Timeline event is Saturday & Sunday September 12-13 (10 am – 4 pm). School Day is Friday, September 11 (10 am - 4 pm).
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8th Annual Bristol Sessions Super Raffle September 13 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 12-4pm Free & open to the public - Buy Raffle Tickets Here https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/8th-annual-bristol-sessions-super-raffle/
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English Country Dancing Sunday, September 13 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Dancing was a very popular pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from the early 19 th century. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. |
3 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome!
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Our group hikes, with host Jen, are the BOMB for nature-lovers and meeting new people! Save these dates for appreciating the scenery of beautiful East Tennessee Pollinator Walk: Monday, September 14th @ 6p.m Leaf Walk: Saturday, October 17th @ 10a.m Requirements for Hikes are: 1.) Doe Mountain Waiver 2.) Day or Annual Pass 3.) Sign-up Signing up for Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional! |
4 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. A 100% locally sourced market, located in Kiwanis Park (1208 W. G Street) every Tuesday in June through September, from 4pm -7pm. Come on by for the best produce, meat, eggs, raw milk, honey, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, & more! If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, |
2 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
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ARCD Summer Workshop
ARC&D Announces Summer Workshops We are pleased to announce ARC&D’s Summer Workshop Series. Join ARC&D this summer for our Summer Field School! The Field School is open to new and beginning farmers, experienced farmers looking to acquire new skills, and anyone interested in learning more about our food system. This summer, we will be offering
Farm Disaster Preparedness
Farm Disaster Preparedness Sept 17 & 18 Plan ahead for natural disasters on your farm through interactive, real life scenarios with Dr. Shelli Rampold, UT Institute of Agriculture. Two days, but arrangements can made for one day only needs. Sabine Hill Guided Tours September 3, 10, 11, 17, & 24 1:30 PM September 5, 13, 26, 27 3:00 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals#happenings Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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UNOH 250 presented by Ohio Logistics and Bush's Beans 200 Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 PM 10:00 PM NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series FS1 The Trucks and ARCA are back at Bristol for a no-holds-barred doubleheader. Loud, fast, and not for the faint of heart. OPENING ROUND of the Truck Series CHASE |
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Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists Rally
SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists Rally September 18 – September 20, 2026 Sponsored by The Friends of Roan Mountain For sixty-four years the Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally has drawn nature enthusiasts from all over the country to Roan Mountain, the jewel of the southern Appalachians. This event, and all the Friends of Roan
Food City 300
Food City 300 and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Qualifying & Nobody Trashes Tennessee Pole Qualifying Friday, September 18, 2026 7:30 PM 10:00 PM NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series CW This is where the real fans show up. The 3rd Round of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series CHASE is on, and the smart money’s already in. Grab a Weekend This September, Bass Pro Shops Night Race Weekend at Bristol will deliver even more excitement as two days of live professional wrestling come to the Fan Zone ahead of the iconic night races. A trio of Sullivan County Tourism partners, including Visit Kingsport, Explore Bristol, and the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association, have teamed up to Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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This September, the General Morgan Inn marks 30 years since reopening its doors, and we are setting the table for an evening three decades in the making. Join us Friday, September 18, at 5:00p.m. for our 30th Anniversary Celebration & Seafood Buffet, $85 per guest, plus taxes and gratuity. Gather around an abundant seafood buffet |
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Rock the Stockyard Fest
ANNOUNCING ROCK THE STOCKYARD FEST 2026! Four unforgettable days of hard rock, metal, and unforgettable live performances are coming to Stockyard in Bristol, TN! September 17-20, 2026 Featuring: John Corabi & Friends (Ex-Mötley Crüe) Saving Abel The Four Horsemen (The Album Quality Metallica Experience) Smile Empty Soul Jeffrey Nothing (Founding Vocalist of Mushroomhead)…and more than 40 incredible national, regional, and local bands taking The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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The Sorghum Festival will allow visitors to have the opportunity to observe sorghum cane being processed into molasses using a mule-powered mill. During the morning hours, Maggie the mule will be out turning the cast iron rollers squeezing out the delectable juices to be boiled down into molasses. Just to watch Maggie work is worth |
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Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists Rally
Rock the Stockyard Fest
Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals * Saturday, September 19 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, September 20 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cost: Free Experience the incredible story of the Overmountain Men and their historic gathering at Sycamore Shoals prior to the Battle of Kings Mountain in the fall of 1780. Join numerous living history Jonesborough’s popular Yoga in the Park series returns this summer. Classes take place every Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. in Jimmy Neil Smith Park, located behind the International Storytelling Center in downtown Jonesborough. These community yoga classes are free to attend and open to all experience levels, from beginners to advanced. Sessions are led |
2 events,Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional! |
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TN Serves and National Public Lands Day Volunteer Workday 2026 * Tuesday, September 22 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail Join us as we celebrate America 250 by “Caring for Our Shared America.” As a way to recognize NPLD and participate in the TN Serves initiative, help the staff of Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. A 100% locally sourced market, located in Kiwanis Park (1208 W. G Street) every Tuesday in June through September, from 4pm -7pm. Come on by for the best produce, meat, eggs, raw milk, honey, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, & more! |
3 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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Visions of the 18 th Century: A Carter Mansion Specialty Tour * Tuesday, September 23 6:00 PM Cost: $10 Adult \ $8 Seniors 65+ \ $8 Veterans & Active Military \ $5 Ages 17 & Under Max attendants: 15 Registration required - https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals#happenings When the Carter family lived at the historic John & Landon Carter |
7 events,Sabine Hill Guided Tours September 3, 10, 11, 17, & 24 1:30 PM September 5, 13, 26, 27 3:00 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals#happenings Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. |
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Elizabethton Covered Bridge Days
Covered Bridge Days is an Elizabethton tradition, a weekend festival featuring a variety of musicians, performances, and activities for the whole family to enjoy! A large selection of vendors are also featured in addition to the Downtown Elizabethton merchants.
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Join us in Downtown Jonesborough on Friday, September 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. for Downtown with Dolly, a celebration honoring the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton, our beloved Queen of Appalachia. This event is in conjunction with many other cities recognizing Dolly on nine-two-five, September 25, as communities come together to celebrate Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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OVTA Watauga River Crossing * Friday, September 25 2:00 PM (approximate time) Cost: Free Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association have recreated the historic march to King’s Mountain since 1975. On September 25, marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals, just as the Overmountain militia crossed 246 years ago. Event is dependent |
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Vols Vs Longhorns with Xul Brewing + Margin Madness
OUR BIGGEST VOLS WATCH PARTY OF THE YEAR! TENNESSEE vs. TEXAS faces off in the Vols toughest test of the season on one of our biggest events days of the year.Two of the biggest names in college football. Saturday, September 26 We’re going BIG for this one. Come watch the Vols take on the Longhorns The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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Herd It Through the Grapevine returns to Villa Nove this Saturday, September 26 from 1–7 PM with our friends from Highland Legacy Farms. Come spend some quality time with some very special four-legged guests, including Rebel, their adorable 5-month-old chocolate Highland cow, Nigerian Dwarf goats Hazel, Daisy & Bella, and Titan, their gentle Great Pyrenees. Bays Mountain Park, in partnership with the Friends of Bays, is pleased to announce the return of an engaging and exciting storytelling event for the fall - Campfire Tales. Campfire Tales is a free event featuring the talents of Dr. Hannah Harvey, a renowned national storyteller and an award-winning performer and director. Campfire Tales will |
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Elizabethton Covered Bridge Days
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16th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon. Join us for one of the premier half marathons in the region. All races start & finish at Johnson City's Pavilion at Founders Park. Race organized by The Goose Chase & Electronic timing by We Run Events. Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival Saturday, September 26, 10 am until 5 pm Sunday, September 27, noon until 5 pm Inaugurated in 1972, the Fall Folk Arts Festival focuses on harvest time activities on an 1850s farm, with an emphasis on pioneer arts and crafts, old-fashioned foods, music, and children's activities. Artisans will demonstrate Exchange Place (EP) Living History Farm (4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport) invites you to attend our 54th annual Fall Folk Arts Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 10am-5pm, and Sunday, September 27, from 12-5pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, |
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Megan Griffiths Enduro Clinic
This September 18-20th, Doe Mountain will be happily hosting dirt-bike queen Megan Griffiths for a weekend of amazing enduro clinics! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to work directly with a nationally renowned rider whose instruction is top-tier, no matter your skill level. Sign-up here https://megsbraapofficial.com/product-category/location/mountain-city-tn/ Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM Sundays just got tastier! Join us at Off Leash Social for brunch, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, family, or even your pup—everyone’s welcome! Trivia Night – Thursday, 6:45 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us for drinks, food, and friendly competition. Furry friends optional!
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Listen to stories about farming in the 1700s and farming in the 21st century in the latest edition of the StoryTown Radio Show on Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center. StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radio show complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, and a great musical guest. This month’s |
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RAD Fall Fling
RAD Fall Fling presented by Strange Engineering Tuesday, September 29 - Saturday, October 3, 2026 This 17th annual event returns to Bristol in 2026, known as the RAD Torque Systems Fall Fling, invading Thunder Valley with the best big money bracket racers in the country competing for some of the biggest payouts in drag racing. Scheduled Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs. A 100% locally sourced market, located in Kiwanis Park (1208 W. G Street) every Tuesday in June through September, from 4pm -7pm. Come on by for the best produce, meat, eggs, raw milk, honey, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, & more!
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Mini Mallers Kids Club: September Meet UP Sep 29, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM September Monthly Meet Up! Fall is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a fun-filled September Monthly Meet Up! Join us for an evening of autumn-themed crafts, good company, and a special Character Meet & Greet! Autumn-Themed Crafts Character Meet |
6 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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The Town of Jonesborough Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy the beauty of fall during a free guided hike at Persimmon Ridge Park on Wednesday, September 30, at 4 p.m. The Leaf Peeping at Persimmon hike will give participants an opportunity to explore Persimmon Ridge while learning about the changing leaves and |
3 events,Now in its 23rd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
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October Shop & Hop - Shop late and shop local during Downtown Kingsport’s October Shop and Hop, sponsored by First Horizon Bank! Enjoy sales and special offers from your favorite local shops. Redeem Passport: https://go.visitkingsport.com/qr/UP38VJ5T8S Support small businesses and discover what makes Downtown Kingsport so unique. Link to event: https://downtownkingsport.org/events/october-shop-hop/ |
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Mountain City Fiddlers Convention
Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention
One year after celebrating a remarkable 100-year milestone, the Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention is ready to strike up the music once again—this time beginning its second century. The historic convention returns Friday and Saturday, October 2–3, 2026, to Heritage Hall Square in downtown Mountain City, Tennessee, for two days of old-time and bluegrass music, spirited
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Bays Mountain Park has partnered with a local yoga instructor to offer a Scenic Planetarium Yoga class to the community this Friday. The 40-minute class will take place in the planetarium theater on October 2 beginning at 10 a.m. where participants will be surrounded by views of nature while moving through a series of yoga
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Check Out the Festival - Streamed FREE Friday, October 2 Great news! We’re bringing a world of stories from the National Storytelling Festival straight to you — LIVE and FREE — wherever you are. This special broadcast is perfect for families, educators, students, “first-time” listeners, and anyone who can’t make it to Jonesborough in person.
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Museum Story Time October 2 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 10:30am Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-story-time-from-these-hills-jack-tales-were-born/ |
11 events,The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 6 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out. Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats,
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Come out to the Fall Festival at our last Farmers Market for this season! We will also have our 1st Annual Bluff City Biscuit Fest with plenty of biscuits to be had and voted for the Best Biscuit in Bluff City! If you are someone that would like to participate and set up, it’s a The Hancock County Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Sneedville, Tennessee. Festival Details Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on both days. Admission: Free Main Events Food and craft vendors Traditional parade and tractor parade Window decorating contest Home demonstrations and local mountain heritage displays |
