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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1 event,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 |
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StoryTown Radio Show Celebrates Black History Month StoryTown Radio Show will celebrate Black History Month on Monday, February 27 in a production that will feature stories and skits about the lives and contributions of local African Americans in the Jonesborough and East Tennessee region. This production will take place at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center, located at 103 Franklin Avenue. |
3 events,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
$5 – $10
Carter Mansion Guided Tour Wednesday, March 1 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 2 1:00 pm Thursday, March 9 1:00 pm Thursday, March 22 1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $5.00; 6 and under free Tax included Max: 15 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park staff for a tour of
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One of Historic Jonesborough’s most exciting summer weekend activities, Music on the Square, is starting early this year with a fundraising event at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough on Friday, March 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring local food and live music from the Johnson City Jazz Collective. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided by Main Street Café & Catering and Depot Street
$50
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Weed Wrangle 2023 Saturday, March 4 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 20 Registration required - https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=654392 Have you ever wanted to get involved with your favorite state park? On March 4 th we will be hosting a weed wrangle event, removing the invasive English ivy along our historic riverfront trail. The event Historic Jonesborough Town Tours are also back in full swing on Saturdays starting on March 4th. Town Tours are available every Saturday at 1:00 pm. This year Town Tours will also be available at 3:00 pm on Sundays before Brews and Tunes from June through September. Tickets are only $5.00. The tour leaves from the
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The spring 2023 Simple Elegance Bridal Show in Jonesborough is just around the corner! Soon-to-be married couples and their guests are invited to the show on March 5th from 1 to 4pm at the Jonesborough Visitors Center. The Simple Elegance Bridal Show is in its 8th year and has been awarded Tri-Cities best small bridal
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At the show, brides and grooms will be able to finalize plans for their special day all in one place or just gather ideas. Many of the Tri-Cities highly preferred wedding vendors will be exhibiting their goods and services—from venues to wedding rentals. Of course, there will be food samples and bridal gowns being modeled.
$6.00
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Workshop: Traditional Irish Dance Sunday, March 5 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Class Fee: $6.00 Max: 30 (Friends of Sycamore Shoals Members - Free) Registration Required— https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/event– 5156870 Have you ever wanted to learn how to Irish Step Dance? If so, join Irish Dance instructor, Kimberly Mullinex, Appalachian Irish Dance Co., for an afternoon of |
2 events,Audition for Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! Saturday, February 4 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 7 (Make Up Day) 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sign up now at: https://qrco.de/bdRNE6 Interested in performing in Tennessee’s official outdoor drama? We invite you to audition for this fun and unique interpretation of the |
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The Chester Inn State Historic Site & Museum is now open for its 2023 season! The museum is currently on its spring hours and is open Monday and Friday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Hours will expand for the summer on Wednesday, May 3rd. In
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Have you ever visited the oldest commercial building in Tennessee’s Oldest Town. If not, the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum is hosting an Open House on Thursday, March 9th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Come by and check out the historic site after hours and view our new exhibits. If you have visited |
3 events,Sabine Hill Guided Tour Friday, March 10 1:00 pm Friday, March 23 1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $5.00; 6 and under free Tax included Max: 15 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park staff for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier
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Explore a range of watercolor techniques and materials through this 4 session course. We will review everything you need to know about watercolor and paint a variety of subjects like flowers, animals, landscapes and create abstract art.
$32.00
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It's Almost Time for Gardening Fun Day at Rocky Mount! Happening this Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Join with professional gardeners for a fun-filled day from 10 am to 4 pm! Participate in a variety of workshops and lectures, such as Earl Hokin's 3-Season Vegetable Gardening Workshop, tour the gardens of Rocky Mount, get to Overmountain Weavers Guild Fibers Show and Sale Saturday, March 11 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, March 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit with some of the best fiber artists of our region! If you love fibers, this is the place for you! Demonstrations include weaving, spinning, knitting,
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Expanded “Glow” Basketball event returns to Kingsport The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its “glow” basketball competition this week, while expanding the event to include an NBA 2K video game tournament. The event will take place March 11 at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street). Glow Basketball will begin at |
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"Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction" PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE The Tri Cities Civil War Round Table is hosting a lecture entitled "Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction." The event will be held at 7:00 p.m., on March 13th, Room 219 at the Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee
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USAF Heritage of America Band The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will make a special visit to the area to showcase their exceptional musicianship to make lasting connections with their audiences. A free community concert will be presented on March 13 @ 7:00 PM. The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has |
2 events,Mar 16 - FROG WATCH @ JACOB'S NATURE PARK Celebrate the approach of Spring with a frog concert! Enjoy a wetland field trip to listen to all the frog sounds at nearby Jacob's Nature Park. As always, you can get all the details and preregister for park events at the events page on our park |
4 events,What's on your agenda for St. Patricks day? We hope it's riverside hangs with your favorite adventure resort! Come experience vocalist and live-looping artist Cornflower down by the river at USA Raft Adventure Resort on March 17! Risin' Vibes Kitchen will be on site dishing out delicious eats and the gnomies behind the bar will be pouring your
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Transylvania Purchase Celebration Friday, March 17 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Join Park staff at Sycamore Shoals State Park for various demonstrations of trade goods, tools, and currency to celebrate the 248 th anniversary of the Transylvania Purchase.
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Join us on St. Patricks Day for Marigold Thieves at the Capitol Theatre! Marigold Thieves was formed in June of 2021. The band members consist of Dylan Coffey on the bass, Drew Coffey on the lead guitar, Joe Wilaniskis on the drums, and myself, Jacob Beach, lead singer/rhythm guitar. We are very fortunate to have |
7 events,A celebration of Celtic culture is coming to Tennessee’s Oldest Town for the 6th Annual St. Paddy’s Celebration on Saturday, March 18. Discover everything from Highland cows to live Irish music and green beer to a fun run. Get into the St. Paddy’s spirit during ‘Shamrockin’ on the Plaza’ in front of the International Storytelling Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Appalachian Celtic band Wild Blue Yonder, 
*August Muse hosts Youth Art Series in conjunction with the Youth Art Month 2023, “Your Art, Your Voice”* August Muse will host a 7-week Youth Art Series. Beginning with youth art month in March 18, 2023 and running through April 29, 2023; students from a variety of art studies will exhibit their works in store.
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It's a Movie Marathon WEEKEND! Join us for our FIRST-EVER MOVIE MARATHON WEEKEND featuring ALL 8 of the Harry Potter movies. Kicking off on March 18th at Noon with the first four movies in the series, and continuing on March 19th at 1 PM for the final four movies. Tickets are $20 for a single-day
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Vegetable Gardening with Ben Hunter Saturday, March 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free! Max: 50 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals The second session in our gardening seminar series will focus on vegetable gardening. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of your
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Tennessee Tree Day 2023 Saturday, March 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Reserve Trees Here - https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTcwMjAy This year Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park has partnered with the Tennessee Environmental Council to participate in the 2023 Tennessee Tree Day. There will be 40 trees of various species to choose from, 1 tree per person, while
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Join The Storytelling Resource Place and The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild in celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Jonesborough, Tennessee! With Irish Tales by The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, Appalachian Celtic music by The Jonesborough Dulcimer Group Face painting! Rock painting! Photo Ops with an Irish Forest Backdrop! Tours of the Storytelling Resource Place, Storytellers Guild Information, Tell |
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First Day of Spring Hike Monday, March 20 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Cory Franklin on the first day of spring hike! This guided hike will feature native tree identifications and a guided walk along the Watauga River. Learn how to recognize a tree |
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Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) to host Spring Shop Hop Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host a Spring Shop Hop on Friday, March 24 from noon to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Jonesborough. Customers will be rewarded for shopping local by receiving $10 in JAMSA coins for every $50 spent at participating JAMSA businesses. The total spent is based on the pre-tax amount and can |
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We are excited to have you join the ETSU Department of Sustainability, Visit Johnson City, Young Professionals of JC, Meet the Mountains, and Volunteer ETSU for Johnson City's Inaugural Beautification Day on Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9 am to 1 pm. We will gather at King Commons beneath the JC sign the disperse and clean |
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StoryTown Radio Show will celebrate Women’s History Month in their next production on Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center, located at 103 Franklin Avenue. The music guest will be Momma Molasses whose music interlaces Classic Country, Folk, Piedmont Blues, Soul, Swing, Bluegrass and Old-Time. Featured in this live production will be a harrowing true tale from World War II of a
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An evening of Craic (fun), Ceol (music) and Traidisiún (tradition) at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center March 27 GREENEVILLE, TN -- Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels as they present an impassioned homage to their beloved Emerald Isle. Celtic Angels Ireland will be performing at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on |
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DETAILS Final Friday Food Truck Rally is back and starting early this year on March 31st and going through October 27th. Trucks will be located at the public parking lot at Cherokee & Cumberland Streets (across from Barking Lot). Trucks participating in the March 31st Rally Sullys Fork in the Road Dips Ice Cream Sips 66
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GENTRI is set to perform at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center March 31 at 7:30 PM. GENTRI, short for “The Gentlemen Trio,” is comprised of three dynamic tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever, and award-winning composer, arranger, and producer Stephen Nelson, along with a string quintet accompaniment. To date, GENTRI has released |
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Kingsport Parks and Recreation will be hosting an Easter Egg Roll at Allandale Mansion next month. The annual event will take place on the front lawn of the mansion from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 1 and includes egg rolling in the field, a small egg hunt, games and a visit by the
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Carter Mansion Celebration Saturday, April 1 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a day of history, traditional arts and family fun as we celebrate the oldest frame house in Tennessee, and the historical prominent Carter family. Travel back to the 1780’s and tour the Carter Mansion. Witness living history reenactors demonstrating aspects of 18
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The Town of Jonesborough will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Storytelling Center, Jimmy Neil Smith Park and The Christopher Taylor House. There will be kids’ activities including photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, children’s crafts, Officer K-9 meet and greet, |
