Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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 CONNECT DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF D.I.Y OKTOBERFEST Connect Downtown Johnson City is excited to announce the return of DIY Oktoberfest held September 17 – October 3 at participating downtown pubs/breweries. DIY Oktoberfest is a “do it yourself” downtown pub crawl held over the duration of 16 days. During DIY Oktoberfest, participants visit Battle of Blountville Reenactment Civil War Battle of Blountville 159th Anniversary Reenactment Old Hawley Farm, 1173 Hawley Road Blountville, Tennessee 37617 September 24-25, 2022 See it firsthand... Old Hawley Farm will come alive with reenactors and historians alike as they recreate the September 1863 Civil War Battle of Blountville like you've never seen before! Experience this
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Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, September 25 1:30 pm – 4:00 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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OVTA Watauga River Crossing Sunday, 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 242 years ago. |
3 events,Bays Mountain Park offers Kayak Stargazing program Enjoy an evening under the stars along the Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a calm and relaxing evening like no other. Bays Mountain Park is offering kayak stargazing programs this week and in early October. Join park staff in the middle |
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Round Room Live and Nickelodeon announced the first 50 plus cities for the U.S. tour of Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage, a brand-new theater production based on the hit preschool television series Blue’s Clues & You!, with a special stop in Johnson City at the ETSU Martin Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at
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Blue's Clues & You! Live On Stage Wednesday, September 28 • 6:00 pm Round Room Live and Nickelodeon announced the first 50 plus cities for the U.S. tour of Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage, a brand-new theater production based on the hit preschool television series Blue’s Clues & You!, with a special stop in Johnson City on |
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Cemetery Symbolism Friday, September 30 7:00 pm Admission: $8.00: Tax included Max: 15 Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the artwork and symbols on old gravestones? Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart and spend an evening in the burial ground at the historic Carter Mansion. Learn how to translate
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6 events,Bird Walks with the Lee and Lois Herndon TOS Chapter Saturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 8:00 am Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.
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The Heritage Alliance and McKinney Center host a Halloween History Trivia Night The Heritage Alliance and the McKinney Center host a Halloween History Trivia Night on Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center. This event includes trivia, friendly competition and a costume contest. The trivia questions cover a wide range of topics |
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, the time-twisting musical collective known for putting “pop music in a time machine,” are set to make the ‘20s roar again! Kicking off in September, The Grand Reopening Tour will bring PMJ back to thrill music-starved audiences in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia and New Zealand, performing some of modern |
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CONNECT DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY INTRODUCES A NEW FALL CONCERT SERIES HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL MUSICIANS Downtown Johnson City, TN, - Connect Downtown Johnson City is pleased to announce that live music will be returning to Founders Park in Fall 2022. Make plans to attend Acoustic Autumn, a FREE 4-week concert series held each Thursday in October from |
6 events,EN PLEIN AIR SHOW TO OPEN FRIDAY OCTOBER 7 It's been a beautiful end of summer, and our local artists have captured the sights on canvas. Come see new works by Lewis Chapman, Temple Reece, Cristy Dunn, Kim Abernethy, Karin Bell, Heather Gildea, Christine Marshall and others. Live music and refresments from 4 to 6pm. Bring your love and your good vibes to Joey Times Reunion IV, nestled beside the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN. Oct 7th and 8th. Joey Times Productions and USA Raft Adventure Resort present to you, 10+ Bands and family vibes that make up the perfect ingredients for a great time! Joey Times is a small 27 th Annual Sycamore Shoals Quilt Show Fri & Sat, October 7 & 8 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, October 9 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm This three-day exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures and antique
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Ranger Led Bike Ride Friday, October 7 10:00 am – 11:00 am Admission: $5.00; Tax include Max: 6 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Davis for a ranger led bike ride from the park, up the Elizabethton Linear Trail to the Covered Bridge, then back to the park via the Tweetsie Trail. Total loop will be 
A beloved and long-standing Festival tradition, two nights of fright await you in these open-air ghost story concerts, featuring a different collection of haunting tales each night. Acclaimed storytellers Simon Brooks and Lyn Ford join other featured tellers on the stage on both Friday and Saturday. Join us on Friday, October 7 from 8 -
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9 events,Sharyn McCrumb's Book Release Party is October 8! The current controversy revolves around whether the raccoons should be invited. Still, no one has stepped up to chaperone, and they may or may not be well suited for a party, so we will leave that decision to Sharyn. Certainly, we will send them a collection of treats The Rocky Mount State Historic Site will be celebrating their annual Fall Harvest Festival on October 8th and 9th. Join us this weekend as we celebrate the fall season of 1791 at the original Capital of the Southwest Territory! If you're looking for a fun-filled day to soak up the Fall season, then come join
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EJOHNSON CITY, TN – Visit Johnson City is proud to sponsor the inaugural Tennessee and Kentucky Weightlifting State Organization (WSO) Championships. This event will be held on Saturday, October 8th from 8am to 6pm at the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center and includes five different sessions for various lifters. The WSO Championships look to create
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The Tannery Knobs Enduro is the only enduro-style mountain bike race in the Tri-Cities to benefit SORBA Tri-Cities and trail development at the park. The event is limited to the first 70 participants. Race Sign-up and course map can be found at the following link: https://www.bikereg.com/tannery-knobs-enduro
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Fall Knap-In at Fort Watauga Saturday, September 10 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 primitive skills craftsmen make arrowheads, spear points and other |
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Sunrise Hike Thursday, October 13 7:15 am Admission: $5.00; 6 and under free: Tax included Max: 20 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Cory Franklin for a sunrise hike along the banks of the Watauga River. Learn about the different historical events that took place here at the park. Coffee is not
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Kingsport Archives to host Open House The Kingsport Archives will host an Open House from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 13 to showcase their new and expanded location. The archives are located on the fifth floor of city hall (415 Broad Street). Following the open house, Dr. Tom Lee will present a lecture |
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The Model City Antique & Flea Fall & Holiday Market will be held October 14-16, 2022 at our NEW LOCATION, MeadowView Convention Center in Kingsport, TN. This 3-day juried indoor event allows over 80 vendors from multiple states to sell antiques, art, books, music, used & handmade goods, collectibles, boutique and vintage clothing, specialty food,
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The Town of Jonesborough will host a Halloween themed Food Trucks & Flicks on Friday, October 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Persimmon Ridge Park on the ballfields beside Wetlands Water Park. This Food Trucks & Flicks consists of a food truck rally, Halloween themed trivia, an outdoor movie, crafts and games. Trivia with Budds begins at 6:30 p.m., and winners will receive tickets Heritage Alliance to host A Spot on the Hill A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Performances for A Spot on the Hill takes place on October 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a matinee performance on October 15 at |
4 events,About the show Bands of America returns to Johnson City with the Ballad Health East Tennessee Regional Championship, presented by Yamaha! Preliminary performances spots are still available for this show, on a first-come, first served basis. Bands enrolled in the Ballad Health East Tennessee Regional as of 08/04/2022: Alpharetta H.S., GA Archbishop Alter H.S., OH Small Works Art Show Sunday, October 15 – October 30 Reception: Sunday, October 16 1:30 pm Display of 8 x 10 or smaller works by members of the Watauga Valley Art League are featured during this art event.
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Gardening Series with Ben Hunter Saturday, October 15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Admission: Free Max: 50 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Get ready for Spring: Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences and techniques for growing the garden of your dreams! The program meets in the park Gathering Room. |
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Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, October 16 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from different worldwide cultures. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored by the |
3 events,Come and learn some truly chilling history in Jonesborough this October. Have you ever wondered what happened to horse thieves in the late 1700s, or wanted to know why Andrew Jackson fought a duel in Jonesborough? What about a body discovered in a rain barrel in town? What’s the story behind that? Hear these very |
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If you are new to renting out your vacation property, or are interested in getting started, this workshop is for you! We will have experienced experts on hand to help you get the most out of your investment property. Registration has been generously covered by Visit Kingsport. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 6:00-6:30 pm - All about
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If you are new to renting out your vacation property, or are interested in getting started, this workshop is for you! We will have experienced experts on hand to help you get the most out of your investment property. Registration has been generously covered by the Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County. REGISTRATION IS |
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Join the Heritage Alliance and Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum as we welcome Roberta Pipitone for her presentation, “19th Century American Mourning Rules, Customs, and Symbolism” at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 20th. Ms. Pipitone was a theatre teacher for 30 years, but she has been a collector and researcher of all things |
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ETSU Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies will host a concert celebrating the program's 40th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 pm at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. For more information, visit ETSU Bluegrass, Old-Time, And Roots Music Studies.
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Friday, October 21, 2022 8:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM The Chris Janson: Halfway to Crazy Tour originally scheduled for March 5, 2022 at Freedom Hall has been postponed to Friday October 21, 2022. Tickets for the originally scheduled March 5, 2022 show will be honored at the Friday October 21, 2022 concert. Who |
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Bring Your Pumpkin Carving Skills for the 2022 Fall Festival Kingsport Farmers Market Holds 5th Annual Fall Festival Make sure you sharpen up your pumpkin carving skills—the Kingsport Farmers Market's Fall Festival is coming up soon. Visit the market on Saturday, October 22 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pumpkins, sweet fall treats, festive home
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Get in the Halloween Spirit at the Aquatic Center Gather all your ghosts and ghouls and come on down to haunt our pools. The Kingsport Aquatic Center is throwing a “Halloween Splash Bash” to bring in the spooky season on October 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. Admission to the event will be $5 if
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Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, October 23 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play and instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes! |
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StoryTown Radio Show will host their monthly live show on Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center. This year’s Halloween special features new stories and legends from around the region that have been researched and collected by the StoryTown Brigade. Joining the cast this month are the David Crockett Madrigal Singers, who will perform a special set of songs |
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PARAMOUNT BRISTOL PRESENTS LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022 at 7:30pm FIRST LOOK: Happening Now! MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tuesday, August 2 at 10am PUBLIC ON-SALE: Friday, August 5 at 10am Lindsey Buckingham is one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation. His instinct for melody and his singular fingerpicking guitar style are showcased on |
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Scary Stories at Fort Watauga Thursday, October 27 7:30 pm Strange things happen around All Hallows Eve, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories, songs, and tales that are sure to |
5 events,Death Comes to Sabine Hill October 28 th – 30 th Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Visit Sabine Hill State Historic Site and learn about funeral customs, superstitions, mourning attire, professions, funeral food, and other traditions of death & mourning in Early America. Death Comes to Sabine Hill - Twilight Tours & Wake Fri. & Sat.
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Jonesborough’s Halloween Haunts & Happenings returns Friday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough. Trick-or-treating takes place throughout downtown Jonesborough. There will also be games, activities and contests. Hocus Pocus’ Sanderson Sisters will be at the Christopher Taylor Cabin provided by JRT Experiences. Attendees can take photos and tour the decorated cabin. The costume contest starts at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Courthouse sponsored
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Swan Lake Fri, October 28, 2022 Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm $50-$95 plus applicable taxes and fees / Members save at least $5 per ticket. Add $5 per ticket for day of show purchase. BUY TICKETS Experience the legendary ballet! A part of the World Ballet Series, Swan Lake will be performed live |
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Downtown Yoga Workshop Saturday, October 29 9:00 am – 10:00 am Admission: $20 Registration required - https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=235852&stype=- 8&sTG=37&sVT=51&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=5&date=10/29/22 Held at our park Visitor Center, It will include a guided Dharana (object meditation). Object provided and you get to take it home with you! We will follow that with a flow yoga designed for all levels.
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MUSEUM HOURS 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Plan Your Visit Join us on Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm for the museum’s Community Day! As a way to give back to our community, we will be offering FREE admission all day long. Visitors can explore the museum’s permanent exhibits, participate in a variety of family-friendly 
Tennessee Tails Pet Boutique is excited to host The Third Annual Lick-or-Treat Paw Parade, taking place in downtown Jonesborough on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Noon. This third annual event will kick off at Tennessee Tails Pet Boutique in downtown Jonesborough, where attendees will line up storefront and parade up and down the street showing
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Make plans to join us at Borderview Christian Church for our annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. and run until 7:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather we will move the event indoors. A door prize drawing will be available, so join us to enter the drawing. |
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Halloween Happenings Monday, October 31st Everyone Invited to Free Events for Local Children Main Street: Greeneville will be coordinating“Halloween Happenings” on Monday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Greeneville. All events are free and the public is invited. Merchants, professional offices, banks, churches and the county courthouse will be prepared to treat |
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Square Dancing Is Back Time To "Do-Si-Do"! Join us for an evening of old-fashioned square dancing with caller Tyler Hughes, who will lead the evening with live music to get your feet moving. No partner or experience necessary – just a desire to have a great night out! We recommend sturdy shoes - no 
Blue-collar, Tennessee native Larry Fleet grew up with a love of music sparked by an eclectic mix of influences spanning Merle Haggard to Marvin Gaye. To make ends meet, he spent tireless hours working construction jobs – never losing sight of his dream to make music. A chance encounter with Jake Owen in 2017 led
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Larry Fleet Fri, November 4, 2022 Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm $29.54 - $75.99 (prices include all applicable fees and taxes ) / Members save at least $5 per ticket BUY TICKETS Blue-collar, Tennessee native Larry Fleet grew up with a love of music sparked by an eclectic mix of influences spanning |
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Members of the GFWC of Tennessee Greeneville Woman’s Club are hard at work getting plans in place for the 51st Annual Holiday Bazaar & Expo, set for Nov. 5-6, at Hal Henard Elementary School, 425 Vann Rd. The theme of the two-day event is “Winter Wonderland” and admission is $5.00 for the weekend. Hours on
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Using cutting-edge technology of electroluminescent puppetry, music ranging from classical to jazz to pop, and moving storytelling, a classic children’s fable comes to life on stage! Lightwire Theater returns to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov 5 at 11:00 AM to perform The Adventures of Tortoise & Hare. The story begins with Aesop’s classic |
