Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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The Four Tops Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964 quickly turned The Four Tops into stars. Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes. The No. 1 R&B and pop smash, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers. It was quickly followed by “It’s The Same Old Song,” “Reach |
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StoryTown Radio Show hosts August production themed “Appalachian Pot Pouri” StoryTown Radio Show will host their next production on Monday, August 28 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center, located at 103 Franklin Avenue. This show features stories and words of wisdom collected from neighbors across the Appalachian Highlands. Joining the cast for the first time is Kasey Williams, a singer-songwriter from East |
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The Washington County, TN Heritage Fair takes place Friday, September 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough. This event’s purpose is to bring local heritage engagement to the public as well as bring together all of the county’s heritage groups. Heritage organizations and individuals with specific heritage topic interests will display exhibits on their areas of local interest in the Jonesborough Visitors Center Auditorium. A ‘Living History Timeline’ will
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Bristol, TN/VA (August 28, 2023)— On Friday, September 1, 2023, 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 to merchants, sample delicious refreshments, and |
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After a three-year hiatus competitors and fans from across the region will celebrate the return of the Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention. Taking the mantle of this trademark event is Johnson County’s own, The Kody Norris Show. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, where it all began in 1925: at Heritage
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The Chuckey Depot hosts new exhibit “Appalachian Crossroads: The Railroads in Johnson City” The rich railroad history of the Johnson City area will be on display in the brand new exhibit “Appalachian Crossroads: The Railroads in Johnson City.” The Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will host a reception for the exhibit on Saturday, September 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. A special presentation on |
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Labor Day Yoga Hike at Bays Mountain Park Celebrate this Labor Day by participating in a unique, outdoor exercise program with your friends and family at Bays Mountain Park. A local yoga instructor is partnering with Bays Mountain Park to offer a Yoga Hike to the community. The class features a 1.7-mile hike, out and |
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Tomahawk Throwing Thursday, September 7 2:00 pm Discover the unique skill of 18 th century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands- on tutorial. Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as well as proper technique and release for throwing with safety and accuracy. No |
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Join us on September 8, 2023 from 6-8pm for the opening night of local artist Dianna Tucker's art show at August Muse in Elizabethton, TN. Featuring Tucker's stunning paintings in acrylics and oil, with a focus on realism, this art show is an opportunity to celebrate and support a talented local artist. Dianna's art will
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Bring your own picnic and beverages to this great get-together! The event starts at 7:30 PM. The Campfireball is an immersive storytelling event created live and in the moment out of the stories and experiences of the people in the audience. Whether you feel compelled to play along or if you prefer to sit back
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Event offers dogs a chance to play and swim in the Outdoor Water Park This year, for the first time ever, the Kingsport Aquatic Center is hosting a TWO-DAY Drool Party! For the past 10 years the Kingsport Aquatic Center has ended its summer season by inviting dogs of all breeds and sizes to come
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The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals Saturday, September 9 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 243 rd anniversary of the “Gathering at Sycamore Shoals” will be celebrated with a
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Real? Imagined? Who knows? Creepy tales unfold from stories passed down, legends and myths, and things that go bump in the night with the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild on Sept. 9 at Rocky Mount State Historic Site. The Guild is the oldest continuing group of storytellers in the nation. Graveyard Tales will include scary |
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On Sunday, September 10th, the State of Franklin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is hosting its Tenth Annual Bell Ringing in honor of Constitution Week. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill School, located at 214 East Sabin Drive in Jonesborough across from |
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"Scott Mingus: The Lincoln Funeral Train; Civil War and Reconstruction" "No other discipline has its portals so wide open to the general public as history." The Tri Cities Civil War Round Table is hosting a lecture entitled "The Lincoln Funeral Train; the Civil War and Reconstruction." This is a continuation of this year's talks regarding reconstruction.The |
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You are invited to the September Creative Souls event to meet and hear from author, Dr. Kellie Brown. At this Creative Souls Event you will: Hear Dr Kellie Brown give a live reading from the book The Sound of Hope, Take part in a Q&A session with Dr Brown Connect during informal gathering time with
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ARTRAGEOUS Join us for the first performance in our free community concert series. Tickets are free and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning August 1, 2023, at 10 AM. Enjoy a night out and celebrate the arts at NPAC! Art. Music. Theater. Singing. Dancing. Audience Interaction. All on one stage. All done |
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🎉 Join us for the 'Shop late Thursdays' event, where August Muse and a fantastic lineup of local businesses, studios, and unique experiences are teaming up to bring you a night you won't forget! From captivating art galleries to delightful boutiques, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 🌙✨ Explore the vibrant energy of downtown after
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JUST ANNOUNCED! Rend Collective Campfire: The 10th Anniversary Tour September 15, 2023 • 8:00 pm Northern Irish folk worship band, Rend Collective is bringing their 10th Anniversary Tour to the Martin Center on September 15. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, July 28, at 10 am! BUY TICKETS |
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MAKE AND TAKE: AUTUMN HERBAL TEA WITH MEAGAN VISSER with Meagan Visser Sat Sep 16th 10:00am - 12:00pm Come sip a cup of herbal chai tea while you learn how to make your own herbal tea blends! You'll even make your own autumn herbal tea blend to take home and enjoy throughout the season! Cost is |
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Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, September 17 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from the early 19 th century. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored |
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18 th Century Games Tuesday, September 19 2:00 pm Come out and enjoy the games of yesteryear with Ranger Sarah Vogt. This program will be held inside Fort Watauga. During this program we will have some fun and try our hand at the games of the 18 th century.
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The Heritage Alliance is excited to host Chef Torrece Gregoire (Chef T) of Union 41 restaurant at the Langston Centre on Tuesday, September 19th for a special Affrilachian Dinner as a part of the Taste of Tennessee Festival. The Taste of Tennessee is a weeklong event throughout northeast Tennessee that will highlight Appalachian foodways. Tickets for |
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Plein Air Painting Day with Lewis Chapman WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 from 10am to 2pm Grab your easel (or borrow one from the Arts Center) and meet Lewis at the Appalachian Trail access at Cross Mountain Road for a day of plein air painting. The group will meet at the parking lot at the Appalachian Trail |
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The Heritage Alliance is excited to partner with Create Appalachia and Vintage Kitchen Cast Iron and Collectibles to bring a Cast Iron Clinic to Create Appalachia’s Johnson City office. Katie Hoffman and Brett Tiller of Vintage Kitchen Cast Iron buy, sell, trade, and restore cast iron professionally. Katie and Brett will lead a discussion about
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Join the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum on September 21st at 6:30 pm as we welcome Joshua Dacey, Site Manager at the Chester Inn Museum for this month’s History Happy Hour! At the conclusion of the Civil War officials at the state and local levels in many of the former Confederate states vigorously |
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Portuguese Water Dog Trials September 22nd & 24th Location: Observation Knob Park 553 Knob Park Rd. Bristol, TN 37620. This weekend: September 22nd - 24th, Observation Knob proudly welcomes the Portuguese Water Dog Trials to the park. The Water Dog club will be set up in the swim area of the park. During this time campers and |
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Kingsport, TN – People in the Tri-Cities and the Appalachian Highlands have grown up with Exchange Place, and especially with its seasonal celebrations. And now, one of the oldest fairs of its kind in our region will be entering its second half-century, as Exchange Place Living History Farm holds its Fall Folk Arts Festival for Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals Saturday, September 23 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, September 24 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. Re-live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution.
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Exchange Place Living History Farm ushers in autumn with its annual Fall Folk Arts Festival on Saturday, September 23, from 10 am until 5 pm, and Sunday, September 24 from noon until 5 pm. Admission is $5, with those under the age of 12 admitted free. This festival is designed not only to feature traditional
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September 7, 2023 (Bristol TN/VA) - Bristol heats up as the Bristol PepperFest returns Saturday, September 23rd, from 11 AM – 4 PM. Located on 6th Street in Downtown Bristol, this free event, coordinated by Believe in Bristol, will feature culinary demonstrations, hot pepper plant sales, sauces, food trucks and other “spicy” vendors, a beer garden, and
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After the wildly successful inaugural Pumpkin Fest in 2022, Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host their second annual Pumpkin Fest with even more stops and experiences. The event will be held in downtown Jonesborough on Saturday, September 23 with two time frames, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Attendees will explore downtown |
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Exchange Place Living History Farm ushers in autumn with its annual Fall Folk Arts Festival on Saturday, September 23, from 10 am until 5 pm, and Sunday, September 24 from noon until 5 pm. Admission is $5, with those under the age of 12 admitted free. This festival is designed not only to feature traditional
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Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, September 24 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm 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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OVTA Watauga River Crossing Monday, 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 243 years ago. |
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Tuesday, September 26 10:00 am Cost: $5.00 tax included Max: 5 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands-on class learning how to make fire like an 18th-century frontiersman. You will learn various techniques, how to procure the materials needed, and how to make charcloth. This is a great program whether you’re interested in the history of firecraft, |
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Kingsport Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its Beginner Archery Classes. If you’re interested in learning a unique and exciting sport, then this beginner’s class will certainly hit the mark. Classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday from September 27 through October 25 in the Lynn View Community Center |
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It's the moment you have all been waiting for! TICKETS are NOW AVAILABLE on Eventbrite for the Greatest 80s Party you have been to since.... well... the 80s!! You're not going to want to miss this RAD, TOTALLY AWESOME EVENT!! Included is a dinner buffet, two drink tickets, dancing to 80's on Vinyl, and more |
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What’s in My Haversack: Frontier Essentials on the 18 th Century Homestead Friday, September 29 11:00 am Join Ranger Sarah Vogt inside Fort Watauga to learn about the essential items that were often carried in one’s haversack on a day-to-day basis. During this program participants will get a glimpse into the lives of the settlers |
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Pickleball State Championship Coming to Johnson City JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Pickleball continues to climb to new heights of popularity and Visit Johnson City hopes to capitalize on this by continuing their partnership with Southern Pickleball to bring in the inaugural Tennessee Pickleball Association (TPA) State Championship. Memorial Park Community Center (MPCC) will play host
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A local yoga instructor is partnering with Bays Mountain Park to offer two special yoga classes to the community in the coming weeks. The first class - Barge Yoga – will be held on September 30 from 10 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. on the Bays Mountain Barge. The class is designed to challenge your core
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Switchfoot: “The Beautiful Letdown Tour” 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Switchfoot’s seminal album, The Beautiful Letdown. The triple-Platinum record included the chart-topping hits, “Meant To Live” and “Dare You To Move,” and changed the lives of the band members and a generation the world over. Drummer Chad Butler recalls, “Looking back, I realize the album was aptly titled. The Beautiful |
