Upcoming Events
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Concerts
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Things are getting dark and mysterious at theStoryTown Radio Show on October 27 at the McKinney Center. Celebrate the season with true and chilling stories all about “Haints, Hollers, and Halloween.” Have you ever seen the Wampus Cat wandering the banks of the Nolichucky River? We’ve got tales about that local legend as well as dropped |
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Acoustic Autumn 📍 Founders Park Amphitheatre🕕 Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:30 PMRelax and enjoy an intimate acoustic concert series set against the backdrop of Founders Park. Cozy fall nights, talented musicians, and a laid-back vibe await. Dates: October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 |
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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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TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum. |
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1927 Society Presents Jontavious Willis The Birthplace of Country Music proudly presents the intimate 1927 Concert Series experience with cocktails and catering on Saturday, November 1, starting at 6 p.m. with Jontavious Willis! Jontavious Willis - Take Me To The Country About Jontavious Willis Nominated for the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album Jontavious Willis is resolved in his
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The Jackson Theatre is proud to announce the upcoming Marquee Ball, a black-tie fundraiser set for Saturday, November 1, 2025. This elegant evening will feature the timeless sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, gourmet hors d’oeuvres from downtown Jonesborough restaurants, dancing, and a live auction with exclusive packages. The evening begins with a reception |
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MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • 7:30 pm Take A Chance On MANIA......and you won’t be disappointed! Mania: The ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Recent highlights included a second run in London’s West End where the |
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TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum. |
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Songwriters Circle Showcase Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 2-4 p.m. ET Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Learning Center Cost: Free and open to the public, donations appreciated The Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia are proud to present an exciting event designed to highlight the art of songwriting and the talented songwriters of our region.
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Nest of Singing Birds: A Ballad Swap Concert Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Performance Theater Cost: $20 (includes all taxes and fees) The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is hosting an evening of wonderful music at our “Nest of Singing Birds” Ballad Swap concert on Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
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Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year recipient, and a multiple |
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Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; guests are asked to be seated by 6:55 p.m.) Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Tickets: $49.47 (includes Bristol, Va. admission tax/ticket agent fees) BUY TICKETS Join us for a Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time, with musical guests Caleb Klauder & |
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TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum.
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Join us at The Jackson Theatre on Friday, November 14, at 7 p.m. for Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys, celebrating the 79th Anniversary of The Clinch Mountain Boys. We are excited to welcome them back to The Jackson Theatre one year later, after they helped kick off our grand opening with an incredible performance. 2025 marks the |
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Joins us for a show to help local farmers recover from the floods that hit our area recently. Featuring: Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies Scott Miller Paper Wings Linda Lay with Wayne Henderson and more GREAT local musicians. |
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Currently celebrating 14 years of successful national touring, Christmas with the Celts perform a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs but with Irish instrumentation. New Christmas hits, Celts originals and fresh Irish Dance tunes are added to the show each year so that no 2 years are |
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Holiday shows are back at the International Storytelling Center! Whether it’s your first time joining us or a long-standing family tradition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. Come celebrate with stories, songs, and laughter—or give the gift of storytelling to someone special! In-person shows fill up quickly, so be sure to grab |
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Holiday shows are back at the International Storytelling Center! Whether it’s your first time joining us or a long-standing family tradition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. Come celebrate with stories, songs, and laughter—or give the gift of storytelling to someone special! In-person shows fill up quickly, so be sure to grab TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum. Holiday shows are back at the International Storytelling Center! Whether it’s your first time joining us or a long-standing family tradition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. Come celebrate with stories, songs, and laughter—or give the gift of storytelling to someone special! In-person shows fill up quickly, so be sure to grab |
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Holiday shows are back at the International Storytelling Center! Whether it’s your first time joining us or a long-standing family tradition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. Come celebrate with stories, songs, and laughter—or give the gift of storytelling to someone special! In-person shows fill up quickly, so be sure to grab
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Appalachian Auditorium at St. James 3220 Saint James Road Greeneville, TN 37743 Description Optional dinner starts at 5 pm (menu to be announced). Reservations are appreciated at 423-329-4453. https://bit.ly/3Tctr2R The Flying J’s is a group of well-known musicians from upper East Tennessee, all of whom share a love of classic county music. You'll hear songs that Holiday shows are back at the International Storytelling Center! Whether it’s your first time joining us or a long-standing family tradition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. Come celebrate with stories, songs, and laughter—or give the gift of storytelling to someone special! In-person shows fill up quickly, so be sure to grab |
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Old Time Music Jam Sunday, November 23 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Enjoy a mix of old time and traditional folk, Celtic and gospel music. Acoustic instruments such as fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer (both kinds), autoharp, feet (no taps) are welcome. All who are interested in playing, learning about, or listening |
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TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum. |
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This annual fundraiser kicks off the holiday season each year, always falling on the Monday after Thanksgiving. This year, the date is December 1. The McKinney Center and the cast of the StoryTown Radio Show present this unique event, which brings together food, art, music, and storytelling. Guests are warmed in body and spirit as they are |
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Farm and Fun Time feat. Paul McDonald + Liv Greene December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $49.47 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; guests are asked to be seated by 6:55 p.m.) Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Tickets: $49.47 (includes Bristol, Va. admission tax/ticket agent fees) |
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TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum.
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Join us at The Jackson Theatre on Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. for an evening with Wilson Fairchild, sponsored by Wolfe Development. Gaither Recording Artists Wilson Fairchild is a celebrated country music duo made up of Wil and Langdon Reid, both sons of the legendary Hall of Fame country and gospel quartet The Statler |
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