Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge
BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge Thursday, August 29 - Sunday, September 1, 2024 The BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge premieres at Bristol Dragway August 29- September 1, 2024. 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. In
Sol Slam Mountain Jam
3 Day Music Festival – Aug 30-Sep 1, 2024 Sol Driven Train and USA Raft Adventure Resort are delighted to announce the annual Sol Slam Mountain Jam, August 30 – September 1, 2024. This intimate, family-friendly, camping music festival takes place on the banks of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN. Enjoy 3 nights of music
Long Journey Home 2024: Appalachian Elixir
Plans are underway for a spectacular celebration! This year's theme is a nod to Clarence "Tom" Ashley's Medicine Show legacy with a mural that marks a decade of Musical Heritage murals in downtown Mountain City. The fun begins on Friday evening with Buskin’ on Main Street. This event brings our small town to life with music, |
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Jeeps on Main & Jerky Fest Celebrating 245 years of Tennessee’s oldest town on Labor Day Monday! Join us Labor Day Monday in Historic Jonesborough for the first annual Jeeps on Main & Jerky Fest from 12 - 4 pm. There will be different categories for jeep owners and a people’s choice award for best |
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JEGS Summer Fling
JEGS Summer Fling presented by Optima Batteries Tuesday, September 3 - Saturday, September 7, 2024 New for 2024! BracketRaces.com invades Thunder Valley for a second time annually with the introduction of the JEGS Summer Fling presented by Optima Batteries Sept 3-7, 2024. Known for the RAD Torque Systems Fall Fling, BracketRaces.com invades Thunder Valley with the best big |
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Cost: $10 Adult $8 Ages 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join our interpretive staff for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as
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ARRIVAL from Sweden – The Music of ABBA The 10-12 piece band ARRIVAL from Sweden in the production The Music of ABBA was founded by Vicky Zetterberg-Norbäck and the ABBA original musician Rutger Gunnarsson in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and best selling ABBA shows. Since the start, |
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Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention
Mountain City Fiddlers Convention
62nd Fall Naturalists Rally
Friends of Roan Mountain is excited to announce the 62nd Fall Naturalists Rally, beginning Friday evening, September 6 and ending Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2024. Each year we are honored to be joined by a host of talented and knowledgeable guest speakers, interpretive hike leaders, and demonstrators who offer a myriad of nature experiences for all
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Knot A Problem September 6 10:00 AM Cost: Free Maximum of 12 participants Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots. Whether you're camping, doing farm work, hoisting heavy objects, or tying down a load, this program will teach you something. Learn principles of what makes a Event offers dogs a chance to play and swim in the Outdoor Water Park The Kingsport Aquatic Center is once again hosting a two-day Drool Party later this summer for all our furry friends, offering dogs of all breeds and sizes a chance to run, play and socialize in the outdoor water park. And to
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Art D’Vine Returns for September First Friday in Historic Downtown Bristol On Friday, September 6, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., downtown will be filled with art lovers as several galleries and some local favorites join together to host another Art D’Vine event! This art walk offers patrons the chance to gain after-hours access |
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Event offers dogs a chance to play and swim in the Outdoor Water Park The Kingsport Aquatic Center is once again hosting a two-day Drool Party later this summer for all our furry friends, offering dogs of all breeds and sizes a chance to run, play and socialize in the outdoor water park. And to
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RISE Erwin, in partnership with Scott’s Farm Market, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Farm to Table dinner, a celebration of local agriculture and community spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining, entertainment, and local flavor on September 7th at Scott’s Farm Market. This much-anticipated event features a three-course plated dinner crafted
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$15.00 Date & Time Sat, Sep 7 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Location Appalachian Auditorium at St. James 3220 Saint James Road Greeneville, TN 37743 Description Bad Moon Rising has the look and sound and plays all of the legendary band’s greatest hits. Nobody reproduces the John Fogerty and CCR concert experience like |
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62nd Fall Naturalists Rally
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Allandale Mansion hosting 90’s Craft Night & Trivia Allandale Mansion is hosting a special 90s Craft Night and Trivia event next month. The event promises to be all that and a bag of chips. So, what’s the 411? The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September 10 at Allandale Mansion. |
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Senior Softball World Series
Visit Johnson City is thrilled to announce that Winged Deer Park will play host to the highly anticipated International Senior Softball Association (ISSA) Senior Softball World Series from September 11-15, 2024. This year's tournament is made possible in part by the newly added James K. Ellis Softball Complex at Winged Deer Park. This expansion
Johnson City: Senior Softball World Series
Senior Softball World Series at Winged Deer Park JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Johnson City will host the International Senior Softball Association (ISSA) Senior Softball World Series at the Winged Deer Park Softball Complex this week. In its 30th year of competition, this ISSA event will bring in roughly 60 teams from 15 states, yielding an
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Stryper | 40th Anniversary Tour Commemorating 40 years of recording and releasing music, Stryper continues to churn out rock-solid albums and pulsating live performances. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You.” Kicking off their 40th Anniversary Tour this September, Stryper will perform two |
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August 1-2, 14 10:00 AM August 6-9 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Ages 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join our interpretive staff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home
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Boogie & Beats at King Commons Park - A Night of Music, Food, and Fun! JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Visit Johnson City will host ‘Boogie & Beats’ at King Commons Park on Thursday, September 12th. Starting at 6:30pm, attendees can dance the night away and enjoy a vibrant evening of live music by Emerald Empire, delicious |
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August 1-2, 14 10:00 AM August 6-9 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Ages 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join our interpretive staff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home
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The McKinney Center is presenting “Living Here: A Portrait of Jonesborough,” an exhibit displaying portraits of people living and working in Jonesborough. Come see the exhibit for a unique opportunity: to walk into the McKinney Center auditorium and see the faces of people you have never met before and maybe some you have known for
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Making Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires * September 13 6:30 PM Cost: $8 Adult \ $5 Ages 7-17 \ $1 Ages 7 & Under Maximum of 12 participants Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a demonstration of how to make charcloth, a necessary piece of kit for your flint & |
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Overmountain Rally
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The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals * Saturday, September 14 10:00 AM Join the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution at Fort Watauga in honor of the Overmountain Men and their victory over loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The 244 th anniversary of the “Gathering at Sycamore Shoals” will be celebrated with
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Fall Knap-In at Fort Watauga * Saturday, September 14 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Knapping – with a “K”– has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools, and the Knap-In at Fort Watauga is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Week. Watch skilled craftspeople make arrow points, spear points and |
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Senior Softball World Series
Johnson City: Senior Softball World Series
Overmountain Rally
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English Country Dancing Sunday, September 15 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM 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. Meet in |
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August 1-2, 14 10:00 AM August 6-9 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Ages 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join our interpretive staff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home |
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The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony |
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Cost: $10 Adult $8 Ages 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join our interpretive staff for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as
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UNOH 200presented by Ohio Logisticsand Bush's Beans 200 Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:30 PM 11:00 PM NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Series head back to Bristol for an epic doubleheader. Don’t miss the heart-pounding action! The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony |
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Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals * Saturday, September 21 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, September 22 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us for a weekend of living history during the encampment of the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780. Enjoy historical demonstrations, displays, and presentations as you re-live some Live music in downtown Jonesborough returns Friday, May 3 with Music on the Square in front of the Washington County Courthouse on Main Street in downtown Jonesborough. Music on the Square takes place each Friday evening May 3 through September 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Music on the Square is a free event open to the public. This season, Music on the Square will feature a diverse range of music including bluegrass, jazz, rock, americano and blues. Music on the Square will take place during Jonesborough Days this year. The 2024 Music on the Square lineup order is Trey Hensley & Rob Ickes, Cruz Contreras, Peterson Perkins
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Food City 300 Friday, September 20, 2024 7:30 PM 10:00 PM NASCAR Xfinity Series DALE JR. IS BACK! See the best of the Cup and XFINITY Series take to the high banks! Get a Weekend Package today and save 15%! Weekend Ticket Package (Save 15%) XFINITY Single Day Tickets All-Inclusive Travel & Ticket Packages 866-415-4158 See Dale Jr. Race |
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Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals * Saturday, September 21 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, September 22 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us for a weekend of living history during the encampment of the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780. Enjoy historical demonstrations, displays, and presentations as you re-live some
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Are you ready for fall and all things pumpkin? Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host their 3rd annual Pumpkin Fest with even more stops and experiences. The event will be held in downtown Jonesborough on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 P.M. Attendees will explore downtown Jonesborough to enjoy various pumpkin themed treats,
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IT’S TIME FOR A CULINARY THROWDOWN! The secret ingredient this year is…APPLES! Saturday, September 21st 6th Annual Tasty Buds Throwdown Food Truck CompetitionSponsored by Cardinal Glass Industries, The Manis Team, Tom & Melissa Dixon, Build Power Grind, Southeastern Retina Associates, Seth Jervis Property Group EXP, Douthat Insurance, and Model City Tap House. These five trucks will |
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Old Time Music Jam 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Free Admission Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region. 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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Breaking Barriers: Minority Enterprise Development Week
Breaking Barriers: Minority Enterprise Development Week The week of September 23-27 marks a pivotal time for the Johnson City Chamber and local minority businesses, as we celebrate Minority Enterprise Development Week 2024 under the theme of "Breaking Barriers: Recognizing Inclusivity in Small Business." This week will highlight a series of insightful events designed to promote
Homeschool Days at Oak Hill
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The Heritage Alliance offers Homeschool Days at Oak Hill School for Fall 2024 Jonesborough, Tennessee: The Heritage Alliance is excited to offer two homeschool days this Fall at the historic Oak Hill School. The award winning Oak Hill School Heritage Education program is the only experiential learning program of its type in this region, and homeschool
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Wheel of Fortune LIVE! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SPIN IT TO WIN IT! Wheel of Fortune LIVE! is an interactive stage show produced by Right Angle Entertainment in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and UTA, and is the one-and-only way fans can experience America’s Game® in person outside of Sony Pictures Studios. One of the greatest |
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RAD Fall Fling 500K
RAD Fall Fling 500K presented by Optima Batteries Tuesday, September 24 - Saturday, September 28, 2024 The 15th Anniversary Bristol event in 2024, known as the RAD Torque Systems Fall Fling 500K, invades Thunder Valley with the best big money bracket racers in the country competing for some of the biggest payouts in drag racing. Scheduled for September |
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OVTA Watauga River Crossing – 50 th Anniversary! * Wednesday, September 25 2:00 PM (approximate time) 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 244 years ago. Following |
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Lace, Grace and Gears Motorcycle Rally
Johnson City to Host Women's Motorcycle Rally to Honor Homeless Female Veterans JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE – Shamwari Village for Women has chosen Johnson City, Tennessee as home to their seventh annual women’s motorcycle rally. This unique rally promises to bring hundreds of women motorcyclists to gather at this four-day event from September 26-29, 2024. This
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Kingsport hosting Dog Park Ice Cream Social The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special event later this month for our furry friends – a Dog Park Ice Cream Social. The event is a great opportunity for dogs and humans alike to socialize with others, while enjoying some tasty treats. Dogs will enjoy |
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Live music in downtown Jonesborough returns Friday, May 3 with Music on the Square in front of the Washington County Courthouse on Main Street in downtown Jonesborough. Music on the Square takes place each Friday evening May 3 through September 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Music on the Square is a free event open to the public. This season, Music on the Square will feature a diverse range of music including bluegrass, jazz, rock, americano and blues. Music on the Square will take place during Jonesborough Days this year. The 2024 Music on the Square lineup order is Trey Hensley & Rob Ickes, Cruz Contreras, Peterson Perkins
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Trae Crowder Fri, September 27, 2024 Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm $25.04 - $82 (prices include all applicable fees and taxes ) / Members save at least $5 per ticket BUY TICKETS Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal |
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Exchange Place: Fall Folk Arts Festival
Fall Folk Arts Festival The Fall Folk Arts Festival is the last full weekend of September. Fall activities typical of a 19 th century farmstead, demonstrations and sales of high-quality hand-made handicrafts and a Harvest Market are featured. Traditional music, old-fashioned foods, children’s activities, and animals are important parts of the event. Begun in 1972.
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\ Fair Enuf Car and Truck show Presented by Bachman Bernard Chevrolet GMC Cadillac and Minitruckers Union is gearing up for round 2. We will be back at the Greene County Fairgrounds in beautiful Greeneville, TN. Open to all makes and models. Awesome rides, great food and top notch vendors. Family friendly atmosphere. $30 REGISTRATION
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National Public Lands Day – Mulching Party * Saturday, September 28 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com Maximum of 12 participants In conjunction with the "TN Serves" initiative and in celebration of National Public Lands Day, join us for a Mulching Workday as we work to stabilize the slope behind |
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Lace, Grace and Gears Motorcycle Rally
Exchange Place: Fall Folk Arts Festival
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Kingsport hosting Jeeps on the Lawn event at Allandale Mansion The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Jeeps on the Lawn event later this month at Allandale Mansion. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on September 29 and the cost to register a Jeep is $10. There is |
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Startup Mountain Summit
WELCOME TO THE STARTUP MOUNTAIN SUMMIT SEPT. 30 – OCT. 1, 2024 Join startup founders from across the Southeast for 2 days of inspiration, education, and networking. Learn from the best speakers in the startup industry and take your startup to the next level. This year, build your network by joining unique Adventure Networking opportunities!
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Tuesday, October 8th Trade Up! Workshop 10am - 1pm Children ages 9 to 14 can explore the tools and sciences of skilled trade career sectors in this hands-on workshop based off of our weeklong Trade Up! summer camp program. Find the right tool for every job with our hand tool and power tool relay. Get crafty with a wood block string |
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D.E.M.O. at Bristol Motor Speedway
Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of metal titans at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway! Presenting D.E.M.O. I at Bristol Motor Speedway. A demolition derby event like no other, from October 3rd through October 6th, 2024. Brace yourself for an electrifying spectacle that promises four days of relentless team battles, individual valor, and non-stop |
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National Storytelling Festival
Every October since 1973, thousands of travelers have visited Tennessee’s oldest town. They come for one purpose–to hear stories and to tell them at the National Storytelling Festival. This celebration of America’s rich and varied storytelling tradition, the oldest and most respected gathering anywhere in America devoted to storytelling, has in turn spawned a national
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Thursday, October 24th BOO!SEUM, 5:30-7:30pm Join us for our spook-tacular, but not too scary, evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM which will include experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and exploration time in the museum! Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 7:30, however the event ends promptly at 7:30pm. Be
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Paramount Bristol Presents Destination Soultown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers Fri, October 4, 2024 Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm $19.04-$70.00 (prices include all applicable fees and taxes ) / Members save at least $5 per ticket BUY TICKETS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Destination Soultown from The Sensational Soul Cruisers features an 11 piece, |
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Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program Bays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. StarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good, attendees can typically see star clusters, nebulous gas clouds,
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Artimus Pyle Band – Honoring Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd Artimus Pyle Band (APB) is more than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd, it’s a tribute to the man that defined it. Artimus Pyle is the last surviving member and drummer of the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd lineup and 2006 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee |
