Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
Events
Calendar of Events
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5 events,The Jackson Theatre will present Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star on Friday, April 17 at 7:00pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This special evening of words and music celebrates one of the most influential recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s. Vernon Dalhart was the first artist to record a million-selling country 
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is marking the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States with two poster exhibits: Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) and To Make Our Voices Heard: Tennessee Women’s Fight for the Vote (Tennessee State Museum). Both exhibits are a wonderful way to
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In the 1970s, photographer Henry Horenstein shot album covers for upstart bluegrass label Rounder Records. But in his off-hours, he soon became unofficial photographer to the culture of country musicians great and small, and their dedicated fans. It’s a world that looks quite a bit like country songs sound: full of hard-working operators and lonely 
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Hard Rock International have partnered up to bring priceless items from Hard Rock’s vast collection of country music memorabilia to Historic Downtown Bristol for exhibition. Hard Rock items featured in the museum’s new Honky Tonk special exhibit include costume pieces worn by Loretta Lynn and the Queen of
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PARAMOUNT BRISTOL PRESENTS An Evening with Jim Messina Sun, January 31, 2021 Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm $37-57 plus applicable taxes and fees / Members save $6 per ticket BUY TICKETS Jim Messina has spent the last 50 years writing and singing folk, rock and country music that has left an indelible mark |
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Before Coal Miner’s Daughters and Many-Colored Coats: Pioneering Women in Country Music Join us on Tuesday, February 2 for a fascinating talk with Bailey George about the women who made their mark on early country music. Traditionally, the role and widespread recognition of women in country music has been relegated to a handful of “superstars”
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When: February 4th from 4pm to 7pm Where: Troyer’s at Mountain View Country Market and Bear Tracks Coffee |
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Feb 5 - HIKING ADVENTURE - NORTH FORK STONY CREEK WATERFALL A STRENUOUS 10+ mile winter hike in a remote corner of Holston Mountain to a lovely off-trail waterfall. You can get more detailed information about each of these nature discovery opportunities on our park website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/warriors-path The Martin Center, Student Activities and Organizations, SGA and other ETSU programs are sponsoring a Spring Virtual Comedy & Music Tour on Looped Live in February and March. Broadway actor Bryan Terrell Clark kicked off the series on Feb. 3. Still to come are comedian/actor Ron Funches on Feb. 10; rapper/actor Young M.A. on Feb. 17;
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TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK QUALIFIYING ROUND Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 1:00 PM Birthplace of Country Music Museum The Birthplace of Country Music is excited to partner with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to be a venue for qualifying rounds leading up to the annual Tennessee Songwriters Week. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, located in Historic Downtown |
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5 events,Join us for the 9th annual Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon on Mar. 4 & 5, 2021 to help us raise much-needed funds for Niswonger Children's Hospital. |
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TVA and your local power company are excited to offer a series of free, virtual workshops that will help your children/students become energy heroes – saving energy and money – with lots of fun along the way. An expert facilitator, along with our adorable cast of EnergyRight Monsters, lead children in grades K-6 on a
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With ASHI Wilderness First Aid training, first aid providers in a wilderness setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person. This 16-hour course covers wilderness and remote first aid from a
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5 events,“Conversations that Matter” is a monthly online series from the McKinney Center. In each “Conversation”, two local guests will explore their own culture and perspective, and talk to each other about what makes them unique, discover their similarities, and explore their differences. They will look at where their lives might intersect personally and in the |
6 events,JAMSA To Adapt And Safely Host Jonesborough’s Chocolate Fest Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14 Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) has adapted their sixth Annual Chocolate Fest to safely take place Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. Take a stroll through Downtown Jonesborough and pickup delicious chocolate treats in celebration of
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Get your crafting and DIY skills ready to make a gift for a loved one or treat yourself on Friday, February 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Take-home kits will be available for pick up inside the Pretty as a Peach Boutique and the paint onsite kits will be set up in the court area |
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Where: Bargain Hunters Flea Market Mall When: Saturday, February 13th (10AM - 6PM) We will be having our first annual Valentine's Day event: Lovers lane. Many of our vendors will be having sales and we will be having several promotional "games" as well.
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Where: Village Antiques and Home Decor Mall, Johnson City When: Saturday, February 13th (10AM-6P) Come join us for tons of Valentines Fun! Big Sales! Food Truck! Door Prizes! You don't want to miss this event!
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The Heritage Alliance is pleased to offer a history-themed team trivia challenge on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 PM. This is the second trivia event sponsored by the organization, who first offered the program in December 2020. The event encourages friendly competition for participants who answer questions pertaining to general historical knowledge. Teams (of up
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Bring the sounds of songwriters performing original compositions into the comfort of your home, tour legendary sites, watch compelling documentaries, and put your music knowledge to the test with trivia. https://www.tnvacation.com/songwriters-week
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StoryTown Radio Show celebrates Black History Month on February 22 at 7PM with a livestream production filled with stories of local African American leaders who have made a difference in Washington County and across the country. The production will present stories about Dr. Hezekiah Hankel, a doctor and educator responsible for establishing Langston High School.
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TVA and your local power company are excited to offer a series of free, virtual workshops that will help your children/students become energy heroes – saving energy and money – with lots of fun along the way. An expert facilitator, along with our adorable cast of EnergyRight Monsters, lead children in grades K-6 on a
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Film in the Mountains Meetup was created because of the surge of recent movies, shows, and video productions in our region. Let's celebrate our long history of film making here. So grab a beverage & come join us via Zoom as we share tips, tricks, websites, projects, etc. on how to get gigs this year.
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Looking for film & TV gigs? With 2020 behind us & hope on the horizon for 2021, how are you connecting with the new world of work? Grab a beverage & come join us via Zoom as we share tips, tricks, websites, projects, etc. on how to get gigs this year. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82043521130 |
6 events,The purpose of this market is to provide a safe environment for artists and crafts people to sell their products, to provide a safe environment for patrons to shop for products, and to help artists and the McKinney Center recoup lost income due to COVID-19 cancellations in 2020. There will be a series of five different markets. Vendors may register for one or more of the markets at a time. You may also register for one now and register for another later. Please pay close attention to registration deadlines for each market! The dates of the Markets are: Friday and Saturday, February 26 & 27. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am -7pm. Friday and Saturday, March 5 & 6. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am -7pm. Friday and Saturday, May 7 & 8. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am - 7pm. Friday and Saturday, June 11 & 12. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am - 7pm. Friday and Saturday, July 9 & 10. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am - 7pm. Due to the need to social distance, space for vendors and artists is limited. Twelve spaces are available inside the building and eight spaces are available outside in the front parking lot. The cost for vendors is $75 for |
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Learn about the 1788 leap year battle between the forces of Colonel John Tipton and Governor John Sevier and the struggles of the State of Franklin attempting to gain their independence from North Carolina. Battle will be at 2pm. Admission is $5 an adult and $2.50 for children twelve and under.
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Discover the treasures of the mansion: decorative arts, antiques and a whole lot of history. Main Street Greeneville Tours 90 minute tour of the Dickson- Williams Mansion is conducted by trained professional interpreters. Walk across the threshold of the mansion and step into the storied past filled with exquisite antique furnishings, immortal American heroes, and
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11 events,Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. FREE with general paid admission. All cart program components/fossils must remain on site. Each cart activity may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under. March 2nd-4th, Aurora micro-fossil picking Visit the Paleontology Hall to learn more about the Mastodons found at Gray Fossil Site. Then, create your own paper mastodon puppet and color a one-of-a-kind mastodon coloring page. FREE with general paid admission. Join us for a wax resist watercolor Starry Night inspired painting, Dr. Seuss inspired optical illusion line art drawings, and 3-D rubbing plates in our Art Studio. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Stop by and get creative! FREE with general paid admission. Enjoy a hands-on family challenge inspired by our maker space. We supply the materials and prompts, you supply the creativity and teamwork. Visit the front desk upon departure to receive your kit. Free with paid general admission. One kit per family per visit. Activities, materials and prompts vary. While supplies last. Contains small parts not suitable for children Wear your scout uniform (any scout organization qualifies), or present your official scout ID card, and receive half price general admission for the day. Valid only for the scout, cannot be cannot be transferred to another individual, transferred to another day, or combined with any other discount or coupon. In addition, scouts can receive a 10% discount
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Mark your calendars!! Food Truck Night at Troyer's is coming right up!!! Here’s a quick rundown of all the delicious food you can expect! - Hungarian Sausage King - The Project Waffle Fam - Trucky Cheese - Opies Pizza Wagon - The Comfy Chef - Baked & Loaded - Spanquis - Lettuce Wrap U -
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Join Black in Appalachia's Alona Norwood and William Isom on Tuesday, March 2, 7:00pm when they will discuss the public history research and educational components developed in Northeastern Tennessee in their work to uncover and share the Black stories and histories of our region. From school records and community partnerships to racial atrocities, Norwood and
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5 events,The 1907 Brewing Company has announced an official grand opening date of Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at their venue located in historic downtown Morristown. 1907 will offer 24 constantly rotating draft selections consisting of craft beers and ciders alongside a non-alcoholic selection as well. For the craft beer connoisseurs, memberships to the exclusive ‘Main Street |
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The Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will debut its newest exhibit, As Fast as Birds Can Fly: The ET & WNC (Tweetsie) Railroad, on Thursday, March 4. The East Tennessee & Western North Carolina railroad (ET & WNC) was one of the main lines that ran through Johnson City and Elizabethton. This |
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Trashercise Across Tennessee is this year's theme for Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month/ the 2021 Great American Cleanup Kick-Off event. Keep Tennessee Beautiful will launch Trashercise Across Tennessee statewide as a cleanup campaign to help Tennesseans get fit while giving back to their community. We're asking all 95 counties to get fit and give back by hosting a Trashercise
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Stop by the Discovery Lab at 11:30 and 3:30 for a special pop-up program. Space will be limited to the first 10 people to allow for social distancing. Strawberry DNA extraction in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8 (Rosalind Franklin discovered the general shape of DNA) |
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Our ASHI CPR & AED course teaches participants how to recognize cardiac arrest, activate emergency medical services and respond appropriately until additional assistance arrives. It also covers how to respond to urgent choking situations.
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