Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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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 NFL Sunday’s at Off Leash are the perfect end for your weekend. Brunch is served every Sunday 11-3 and bottomless mimosas all weekend long! Enjoy the outdoors, big screen football games, great food, cold drinks, and your furry pals. We’ll be your haven this football season https://www.offleashsocial.com/events https://www.offleashsocial.com/events |
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Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography,
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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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Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, |
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Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography,
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The Town of Jonesborough will host The Great Jonesborough Pumpkin Party on Wednesday, October 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Downtown Jonesborough. Evolving from the traditional Jack-O-Lantern Drive-Thru, The Great Jonesborough Pumpkin Party allows attendees to join the celebration and carve pumpkins alongside their family, friends, and local community members right in Tennessee’s Oldest Town. |
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Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, 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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The Reserve Halloween Party
Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, 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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Friday, October 31 – Downtown Trick-or-Treating** (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) All merchants and community organizations are welcome to set-up and hand out candy during this time. |
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Are you ready for another amazing season at the Kingsport Farmers Market? We certainly are and we are kicking off the opening day with giveaways, activities for the kids and live music for everyone to enjoy. The Kingsport Farmers Market (located at 308 Clinchfield Street) will open for the 2025 season on April 26. Opening |
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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 NFL Sunday’s at Off Leash are the perfect end for your weekend. Brunch is served every Sunday 11-3 and bottomless mimosas all weekend long! Enjoy the outdoors, big screen football games, great food, cold drinks, and your furry pals. We’ll be your haven this football season https://www.offleashsocial.com/events https://www.offleashsocial.com/events |
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The International Storytelling Center is thrilled to present a new series of storytelling concerts across Jonesborough, Johnson City, and Kingsport. Led by the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold, "More than One Story" explores local and state history — and how the past continues to affect us in the present day. The series is based Sponsored by East Tennessee Insurance November 3-4, 2025 • 7:00 PM ELF The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on |
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The International Storytelling Center is thrilled to present a new series of storytelling concerts across Jonesborough, Johnson City, and Kingsport. Led by the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold, "More than One Story" explores local and state history — and how the past continues to affect us in the present day. The series is based Sponsored by East Tennessee Insurance November 3-4, 2025 • 7:00 PM ELF The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on |
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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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Startup Mountain Summit
Half startup conference and half startup retreat to the mountains, the Startup Mountain Summit provides the ultimate experience for early to mid-staged startups. https://youtu.be/VOA3Ye0B9aA THE SUMMIT IS DESIGNED FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS If you are an aspiring founder, already launched, or an existing business that is thriving, then the Summit has been designed for Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 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 The International Storytelling Center is thrilled to present a new series of storytelling concerts across Jonesborough, Johnson City, and Kingsport. Led by the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold, "More than One Story" explores local and state history — and how the past continues to affect us in the present day. The series is based Kingsport Art Crawl to showcase talents of local artists Kingsport Cultural Arts is pleased to announce a downtown art crawl will take place in connection to the Downtown Kingsport Association’s monthly Shop and Hop event. On the first Thursday of each month, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., downtown arts businesses will be participating in |
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Bays Mountain Starfest- 40th Annual Convention
Bays Mountain StarFest – 40th Annual Convention Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, Kingsport, TNNovember 7–9, 2025 About the Event The Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium are hosting the 40th Annual StarFest Convention, a three-day gathering for amateur and professional astronomers, hobbyists, and families. Theme: “Sharing the Sky” – explore creative The Town of Jonesborough is accepting vendor applications for the Made Around Here Market. Each year, thousands flock to Jonesborough in November to browse through the various vendors’ booths and explore hundreds of skillfully handcrafted items. Now in its 43rd year, Made Around Here Market has grown to be a tradition for many in creating a Carter Mansion Guided Tours November 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, & 23 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 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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Are you ready for another amazing season at the Kingsport Farmers Market? We certainly are and we are kicking off the opening day with giveaways, activities for the kids and live music for everyone to enjoy. The Kingsport Farmers Market (located at 308 Clinchfield Street) will open for the 2025 season on April 26. Opening
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The Nolichucky Restoration Project is hosting another River Cleanup on Saturday, November 8th and we’d love for you to join us! Location: 1835 Earnest Road, Chuckey, TN 37641 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM We’ll be providing trash bags and gloves, but please bring: A water bottle A razor knife (if you have one) A friend! Together, we can make a big difference for our river and community. Colonial Harvest Celebration* Saturday, November 8 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, November 9 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cost: Free Join the festivities at Fort Watauga as the Washington County Militia gathers to celebrate recent victories in the War for Independence and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy demonstrations of 18 th century |
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Bays Mountain Starfest- 40th Annual Convention
Colonial Harvest Celebration* Saturday, November 8 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, November 9 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cost: Free Join the festivities at Fort Watauga as the Washington County Militia gathers to celebrate recent victories in the War for Independence and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy demonstrations of 18 th century 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 NFL Sunday’s at Off Leash are the perfect end for your weekend. Brunch is served every Sunday 11-3 and bottomless mimosas all weekend long! Enjoy the outdoors, big screen football games, great food, cold drinks, and your furry pals. We’ll be your haven this football season https://www.offleashsocial.com/events https://www.offleashsocial.com/events |
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The International Storytelling Center is thrilled to present a new series of storytelling concerts across Jonesborough, Johnson City, and Kingsport. Led by the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold, "More than One Story" explores local and state history — and how the past continues to affect us in the present day. The series is based |
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Knot A Problem Tuesday, November 11 2:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 10 participants Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots helpful for camping, hiking, and general utility in a thousand different applications. Learn what makes a knot functional, the most versatile knots Ranger Taylor uses |
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Carter Mansion Guided Tours November 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, & 23 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
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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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Maple School
Christmas Connection – a Kingsport tradition for more than four decades – returns to the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center next month, showcasing the best arts and crafts vendors our region has to offer. The free two-day event will be held in the main convention hall (1901 Meadowview Parkway) on November 14 from 12 Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 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
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This November, the McKinney Center will host tours of the historic Booker T. Washington School building. Tours will begin on Friday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. The tours are free to the public and will last approximately 20 minutes. This event will take place at the McKinney Center, located at 103 |
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Are you ready for another amazing season at the Kingsport Farmers Market? We certainly are and we are kicking off the opening day with giveaways, activities for the kids and live music for everyone to enjoy. The Kingsport Farmers Market (located at 308 Clinchfield Street) will open for the 2025 season on April 26. Opening
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The Historic Jonesborough Train Show will feature vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types, including model train dealers, collectors, historic railroad artifacts, and more. The show will take place at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, located at 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, Tennessee. What better place to have a train show than in Tennessee’s Oldest Town! Christmas Connection – a Kingsport tradition for more than four decades – returns to the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center next month, showcasing the best arts and crafts vendors our region has to offer. The free two-day event will be held in the main convention hall (1901 Meadowview Parkway) on November 14 from 12 |
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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 NFL Sunday’s at Off Leash are the perfect end for your weekend. Brunch is served every Sunday 11-3 and bottomless mimosas all weekend long! Enjoy the outdoors, big screen football games, great food, cold drinks, and your furry pals. We’ll be your haven this football season https://www.offleashsocial.com/events https://www.offleashsocial.com/events Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 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 |
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Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 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 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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https://youtu.be/ER2bby2YK9U Orleans & Atlanta Rhythm Section Atlanta Rhythm Section has entertained audiences all over the world with their many Top 10 hits. Along with contemporaries like Lynyrd Skynyrd, they carry the mantle of “Southern Rock,” but by performing more musically diverse hits with a softer, pop flavor. They have a sound all their own. Hits |
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Carter Mansion Guided Tours November 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, & 23 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 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. |
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Are you ready for another amazing season at the Kingsport Farmers Market? We certainly are and we are kicking off the opening day with giveaways, activities for the kids and live music for everyone to enjoy. The Kingsport Farmers Market (located at 308 Clinchfield Street) will open for the 2025 season on April 26. Opening |
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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 NFL Sunday’s at Off Leash are the perfect end for your weekend. Brunch is served every Sunday 11-3 and bottomless mimosas all weekend long! Enjoy the outdoors, big screen football games, great food, cold drinks, and your furry pals. We’ll be your haven this football season https://www.offleashsocial.com/events https://www.offleashsocial.com/events Carter Mansion Guided Tours November 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, & 23 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 |
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Monday, November 24, 2025 • 7:00 pm Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make |
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Tuesday, November 25 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: $20 Adult \ $10 Ages 7-17 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 30 participants Join Ranger Taylor for an exciting evening of campfire stories and S'Mores! Build your own snack and roast it over the fire while Taylor tells true (embellished?) stories local to our Appalachian |
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After Thanksgiving Day Hike* Friday, November 28 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Cost: Free Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join park interpretive staff for a special guided walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance to the 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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Train and Book Sale
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Overmountain Christmas Open House Saturday, November 29 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us at the park Visitors Center for a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy historically dressed carolers, Christmas stories, a craft project the whole family can participate in, and more. Shop with local artisans and makers and visit our gift shop and bookstore to
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Join Main Street Elizabethton in Downtown Elizabethton to Shop Small on Small Business Saturday! You’re invited to celebrate this special day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help our community thrive and stay vibrant. Founded by
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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 NFL Sunday’s at Off Leash are the perfect end for your weekend. Brunch is served every Sunday 11-3 and bottomless mimosas all weekend long! Enjoy the outdoors, big screen football games, great food, cold drinks, and your furry pals. We’ll be your haven this football season https://www.offleashsocial.com/events https://www.offleashsocial.com/events Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 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 |
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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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Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Tim Lowry In-Person: December 5 at 2 & 7:30 pm Join Lowry for his beloved homage to Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol, as he brings to life the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future along with enduring favorites, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim.
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Main Street Elizabethton is hosting special evening in Downtown Elizabethton to enjoy extended holiday shopping hours, delicious beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic offered), & the magic of Christmas! |
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47th Annual Progressive Dinner
Heritage Alliance to Host the 47th Annual Progressive Dinner Celebrate the season in historic style at the 47th Annual Progressive Dinner, hosted by the Heritage Alliance on Saturday, December 6. This beloved holiday tradition invites guests to experience fine dining, live music, and warm fellowship as they journey through some of Jonesborough, all while supporting the educational programs and preservation
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Church Hill Parade is Saturday, December 6 at 11:00am- line up at 10:00 am Church Hill Library at 10:00 423-357-6161 |
