Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
General
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Candle Dipping – An 18 th Century Craft
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesCandle Dipping - An 18 th Century Craft Tuesday, December 16 10:30 AM Cost: $10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 10 participants: Ages 7 and above Candles were an essential source of light in the 18th century. In this hands-on program, learn the history of the candle, the common materials used to make them,
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Carter Mansion Guided Tours
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesCarter Mansion Guided Tours * December 2, 11, 16, & 20 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Take a guided tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house and enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home built by Colonel John
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A Scrappy Happy Holiday
Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United StatesA Scrappy Happy Holiday with Connie Moody Tuesday December 16th from 1:30 to 3:30 Just in time for the holidays! Fabric scraps and trims with simple stitches will be used to create happy holiday elements that can be used as gifts, tags, ornaments, and more. Materials provided. Bring a basic sewing kit if you have one.
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Free Photos with Appalachian Santa
TieBreakers 1805 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United StatesFree Photos with Appalachian Santa: Dec 16 & 18 Santa will visit Tiebreakers for two magical evenings of photos on December 16 and December 18 from 5:00–8:00 PM. ● Free to attend Photo courtesy of Appalachian Santa ● No appointment required ● Guests may take their own photos at no cost ● A professional photographer
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Journey’s End
Downtown Bristol Bristol, TN, United StatesOn Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM, Journey’s End will take place in Historic Downtown Bristol. Journey’s End is Bristol’s local interpretation of the Latino tradition of Las Posadas (The Inns). Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem is recreated as they go from inn to inn seeking lodging and the final inn welcomes them in and celebrates their arrival.
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Trivia with Budds
Off Leash Social 234 Denny Mill Rd, Johnson City, United Stateshttps://www.offleashsocial.com/events
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Sabine Hill Guided Tours
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesSabine Hill Guided Tours ** December 4, 9, 14, & 18 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has
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Making Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesMaking Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires Thursday, December 18 2:00 PM Cost: $10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 12 participants Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a demonstration of how to make charcloth, a vital piece of equipment for your flint & steel fire kit! Charcloth is quick and easy to make and
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Free Photos with Appalachian Santa
TieBreakers 1805 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United StatesFree Photos with Appalachian Santa: Dec 16 & 18 Santa will visit Tiebreakers for two magical evenings of photos on December 16 and December 18 from 5:00–8:00 PM. ● Free to attend Photo courtesy of Appalachian Santa ● No appointment required ● Guests may take their own photos at no cost ● A professional photographer
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Blountville: Open Music Jam
Historic Anderson Town House 3400 TN-126, Bountville, United StatesTAMHA 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.
