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SUMMARY:Bristol Brick Convention
DESCRIPTION:LEGO Fans\, for the first time ever! \nBristol Brick Convention is coming to the Bristol Motor Speedway!​ \n​ \nBRICK CONVENTION is the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth and brings all of the creative hands-on\, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. \n​​ \nA portion of the proceeds from each Brick Convention is donated to Creations for Charity. Creations for Charity is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that buy new LEGO sets for underprivileged children around the world during the holidays.​​ \n​ \nDATES AND SESSIONS: \n​ \nSaturday\, February 28\nSession I: 10:00am – 1:00pm\nSession II: 2:00pm – 5:00pm ​​ \n​ \nSunday\, March 1\nSession I: 10:00am – 1:00pm\nSession II: 2:00pm – 5:00pm​ \n​ \n*Tickets will not be sold at the door for SOLD OUT time sessions.*​ \n​ \nWHERE: \n​ \nBristol Motor Speedway (South Building) \n151 Speedway Blvd \nBristol\, TN 37620
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/bristol-brick-convention/
LOCATION:Bristol Motor Speedway\, 151 Speedway Blvd.\, Bristol\, TN\, 37620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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SUMMARY:Brunch by The Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thekitchen_at_offleash/\n\n\nhttps://www.offleashsocial.com/events
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/brunch-by-the-kitchen/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Off Leash Social\, 234 Denny Mill Rd\, Johnson City\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General
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SUMMARY:Vintage Irish Fellowship Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Irish Fellowship Dancing  \nSunday\, March 1​                                                  ​​​​1:30 PM – 4:00 PM \nCost: Free \nDancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to attend and learn a selection of traditional Irish dances from the 1800s. No cost to attend. Open to anyone\, with or without experience or a partner.  Meet in the visitor center Gathering Room.  Sponsored by the Sabine Hill Social Society.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/vintage-irish-fellowship-dancing/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T143000
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SUMMARY:Sourdough 101
DESCRIPTION:The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular baking course – Sourdough 101 – this winter to help keep your kitchen fully stocked with some warm\, tasty bread.\nSourdough 101 is a hands-on introductory class that covers the basics of maintaining a healthy starter\, mixing and fermenting dough\, shaping loaves\, and achieving that perfect crust and crumb.\nSo\, whether you’re a beginning baker or a master chef\, this class will give you the confidence you need to bake delicious-tasting sourdough bread in your home kitchen.\nThe Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting two separate Sourdough 101 classes this winter at the V.O. Dobbins\, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street). The first on February 1\, the second on March 1 with both classes beginning at 2:30 p.m.\nThe cost of the class is $25 for city residents and $30 for non-city residents.\nNo equipment is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Open for participants ages 16 and older.\nYou can register by visiting the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex or by going to the following link –  https://bit.ly/49sqbIg. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link\, then search for “sourdough” in the search bar.\nFor information about other programs\, activities and classes offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department\, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.\n \nAbout Kingsport Parks and Recreation\nKingsport Parks and Recreation is improving quality of life by offering essential services and recreation opportunities for the community of the City of Kingsport. They provide facilities\, programs and recreational experiences that are available to residents and visitors. Kingsport Parks and Recreation makes sure community members have places to play\, get fit and stay healthy\, as well as opportunities to foster new relationships and forge a connection with nature. For more information\, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sourdough-101/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Food/Drink,General
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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SUMMARY:TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored By Food City \nFebruary 28 – March 1\, 2026 • 7:00 pm \nAn uplifting comeback story like no other\, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits\, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. \nOne of the world’s best-selling artists of all time\, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions\, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. \nFeaturing her much loved songs\, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. \n  \nhttps://www.etsu.edu/martin-center/events-tickets/infopages/tina.php
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tina-the-tina-turner-musical/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Martin Center for the Arts\, 1320 W. State of Franklin\, Johnson City\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T210000
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit with Paul Thorn
DESCRIPTION:Paramount Bristol Presents\n\n\n\nTab Benoit with Paul Thorn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, March 1\, 2026\n\n\nDoors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm\n\n\n$34.53 – $91.50 (prices include all applicable fees and taxes) / Members save at least $5 per ticket\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\n\nTAB BENOIT \nTab Benoit is a 4x Grammy nominated singer\, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues\, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way\, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards\, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. \nPAUL THORN \nWhen it comes to songwriting\, less is more\, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn\, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as a pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads\, hearts\, hips or the occasional funny bone\, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras\, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed. \nOur Box Office opens 2 hours before showtime. For shows not already sold out\, tickets will be available at the door on the day of show for an additional cost of $5 (+tax and service fee). BUYER BEWARE! Third party tickets (StubHub\, eTix\, VividSeats\, etc.) will NOT be honored. Tickets are available via paramountbristol.org or our Box Office ONLY.  All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.  Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tab-benoit-with-paul-thorn/
LOCATION:Paramount Bristol\, Bristol\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
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SUMMARY:Stories 'n More
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art\, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild\, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm\, communal gathering where the oral tradition truly breathes. \n\n\nThe Atmosphere\nThe vibe is intimate and authentic. Held at the International Storytelling Center (or occasionally nearby local venues like the  McKinney Center)\, the evening feels like sitting in a very large\, very talented living room. \nWhat to Expect\n\n\nDiverse Tellers: You’ll hear from seasoned professionals who have graced national stages\, alongside guild members honing new material. \n\n\nThe “More” in the Name: While the focus is on spoken-word stories\, you’ll often find the night peppered with poetry\, acoustic music\, or personal tall tales. \n\n\nA Living Art: Unlike a recorded podcast\, these stories change based on the energy of the room. It’s interactive\, raw\, and deeply human. \n\n\nThe Details\n\n\nWhen: Every Tuesday night. \n\n\nTime: Usually kicks off at 7:00 PM. \n\n\nLocation: International Storytelling Center\, Jonesborough\, TN. \n\n\nCost: Generally\, a small donation is suggested at the door to support the Guild’s mission. \n\n\n\n\nPro Tip: Jonesborough takes its storytelling seriously\, but the Guild keeps it accessible. Whether you’re a local or just passing through\, it’s one of the most “authentic” Appalachian experiences you can find without needing to hike a trail.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/stories-n-more-6/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:International Storytelling Center\, 116 W. Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
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SUMMARY:2026 Air Force Reserve Big South Basketball Championships
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URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/2026-air-force-reserve-big-south-basketball-championships/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T203000
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SUMMARY:Trivia with Budds
DESCRIPTION:https://www.offleashsocial.com/events \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/trivia-with-budds/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Off Leash Social\, 234 Denny Mill Rd\, Johnson City\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
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SUMMARY:Kingsport Shop & Hop
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URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kingsport-shop-hop-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Kingsport\, 245 E Main St.\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Archery lessons
DESCRIPTION:Stay on Target with Kingsport’s Beginner Archery lessons\nThe Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering beginner archery lessons next month for budding bowmen interested in learning about a unique and exciting sport. Take aim this winter\, and you’ll be sure to hit the mark.\nClasses will be held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. from February 19 through March 12 at the Lynn View Community Center gymnasium (257 Walker Street). Students will enjoy a course covering all aspects of basic archery.\nThe cost is $40 for city residents and $45 for non-city residents. The lessons are open to anyone ages 7 and up. The maximum number of registrants is 12.\nParticipants will use compound bows during the classes\, and all equipment will be provided.\n“Not only is archery a fun and unique activity\, but it can also improve your patience\, hand-eye coordination and stamina\,” said Program Coordinator Renee Ensor. “Even if you’ve never held a bow before\, our instructor will guide you through the learning process and you’ll be hitting the bullseye before you know it.”\nTo register for the lessons\, visit https://bit.ly/3ZcTVnS. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link\, then search for “archery” in the search bar.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation\, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.\n\nAbout Kingsport Parks and Recreation\nKingsport Parks and Recreation is improving quality of life by offering essential services and recreation opportunities for the community of the City of Kingsport. They provide facilities\, programs and recreational experiences that are available to residents and visitors. Kingsport Parks and Recreation makes sure community members have places to play\, get fit and stay healthy\, as well as opportunities to foster new relationships and forge a connection with nature. For more information\, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.\n \nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/beginner-archery-lessons/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General,Sports
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
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SUMMARY:Downtown Dunks March Madness First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 6\, 2026\, Downtown Bristol businesses will host their own version of a basketball frenzy with their March First Friday event: “Downtown Dunks” presented by Believe in Bristol! This collaboration of downtown businesses offers patrons the chance to play hoops in a number of establishments up and down State Street and surrounding areas. Participating businesses will each host their own basketball goal or creative shot challenge\, encouraging guests to explore downtown while enjoying friendly competition along the way. Participants will track their scores on a provided scorecard\, with fewer attempts resulting in a better overall score. \nAs with previous First Friday programming\, participants are invited to stroll around Historic Downtown Bristol\, stopping and enjoying all that downtown has to offer. Guests may pick up and turn in scorecards at any participating establishment. Believe in Bristol asks that guests use the hashtag #FirstFridaysBristol and/or turn in their completed scorecard at the end of the night for chances to win a downtown prize! Prizes will be awarded for best score\, random drawing\, and social post! \nDowntown businesses participating in Believe in Bristol’s March Madness First Friday event are: \n\n\nThe Sessions Hotel Rooftop  |  833 State St\, Bristol\, VA 24201 \n\n\nSouthern Churn | 627 State St\, Bristol\, VA 24201 \n\n\nAR Workshop  |  626 State St\, Bristol\, TN 37620 \n\n\nAxe & Ale House  |  155 Moore St\, Bristol\, VA 24201 \n\n\nCheap Thrills | 507 State St\, Bristol\, VA 24201 \n\n\nThe Corner  |  501 State St\, Bristol\, VA 24201 \n\n\nBonus! Take a “shot” at a roll in Theatre Bristol’s production of Grease! Auditions begin at 6:30 at 512 State Street. \nFor more information\, please visit believeinbristol.org or contact us at 423-573-2201 or info@believeinbristol.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/downtown-dunks-march-madness-first-friday/
LOCATION:Downtown Bristol\, Bristol\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Food/Drink,General,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000
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SUMMARY:Museum Story Time – From Seed to Song
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, March 6\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. EST \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public \nTheme: From Seed to Song: “The stories we carry in our hearts and our history\, planted in soil and song.” \nJoin us in the museum’s Learning Center for our monthly Museum Storytime program. Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups\, we will gather on the first Friday of each month for a music- or Appalachia-related storybooks\, a tune or two by WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick\, and a related activity or coloring sheet. \nBooks that will be featured at Story Time include: \n\nGrandpa’s Garden by Stella Fry\nUp\, Down\, and Around by Katherine Ayres
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time-from-seed-to-song/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
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CREATED:20260227T163548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T163548Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:The Bays Mountain Park Association has partnered with a local yoga instructor to offer residents a series of yoga classes inside the park’s planetarium theater this spring.\nThe following classes will be held beginning in March:\n–          Winter Planetarium Yoga: March 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n–          Spring Equinox Yoga: March 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n–          Spring Planetarium Yoga: April 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n–          Earth Day Yoga: April 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.\n–          Mother’s Day Yoga: May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\nFinally\, a special Yoga on the Barge session will be held on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (weather permitting).\nFrom dawn to dusk\, the planetarium will feature a Sun and Moon that simulates a day’s journey in 30 minutes while performing Sun Salutations\, Warrior series and balance poses.\nConcentric\, eccentric and isometric contractions will be featured so students can work to optimize both their strength and balance as well as their mobility. Finally\, the sessions conclude with a relaxing starry night sky for the remaining 10 minutes of the class.\nEach class is approximately 45 minutes in length\, and the cost is $12 per person. Class size is limited to 9 people. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Wear exercise clothing\, bring your own mat and water bottle with a sealable lid.\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/3QRW2de. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “quick yoga” in the search bar.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/yoga-in-the-planetarium/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T200000
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SUMMARY:Boot Scootin' Trivia\, Cardboard Dulcimer Workshop\, and more!
DESCRIPTION:Round up your trivia team and join us for Boot Scootin’ Trivia Night! We’ll be testing your knowledge on all things cowpoke—from westerns in film and books\, to music\, boots\, animals—and more! There will be prizes for the winning and runner-up teams. LUMAC has a variety of food and drinks available for purchase. Trivia participants are invited to check out the museum’s special exhibit from 4-6 p.m. prior to the event (it might even help you with some of the questions!) \nDate: Friday\, March 6\nTime: 6-8 p.m.\nLocation: The Bristol Hotel\, LUMAC Rooftop Bar\nCost: FREE\, Registration required ($10 team donation encouraged)
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/boot-scootin-trivia-cardboard-dulcimer-workshop-and-more-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Hotel & Rooftop Bar\, 115 Country Music Wy\, Bristol\, VA 24201\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20251219T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161146Z
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The First and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s founding\, to present day. \n  \n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a report from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason explains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such a rich history right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and we wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include stories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\, who was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy Neil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the Revolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played out on the local level\, and this play will capture that.” \n  \nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak (Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a suffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David Deaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella Russell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and publisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and will be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250th celebration in Jonesborough. \n  \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this play. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures. \n  \nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27\, 28\, and March 1. There will also be a second weekend of shows on March 6\, 7\, and 8. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over\, as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on March 1 is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats must be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout StoryTown: Storytown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in Jonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through the power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20260224T212037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T212037Z
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals Weed Wrangle
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals Weed Wrangle \nSaturday\, March 7                                                                                     ​9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nMaximum of 50 participants \nCost: Free \nRegistration required: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals \n\nJoin park staff to help fight invasive species and beautify our park grounds! Now in its 12th year\, the statewide Weed Wrangle® is a volunteer effort dedicated to rescuing our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species. Through hands-on removal of particularly harmful trees\, vines\, and flowering plants\, Weed Wrangle® volunteers learn\, practice\, and develop a habit of maintaining areas free of non-native invasive plants. They also encourage replanting with native species in removal areas. By engaging our volunteers and challenging them to take action in their own spaces\, we aim to create a movement that will have the greatest impact on the invasive plant population. Meet at the picnic area near the trailhead. 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-weed-wrangle/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
GEO:36.3424618;-82.252942
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20250826T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193453Z
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SUMMARY:Free Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga in the park. Free for people. Well behaved dogs welcome. If bringing your pup please arrive at least 15 minutes early. \nhttps://www.offleashsocial.com/events
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/free-yoga/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Off Leash Social\, 234 Denny Mill Rd\, Johnson City\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
GEO:36.3470141;-82.4044618
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20260203T185909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T185909Z
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20251001T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T165404Z
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SUMMARY:Bert Kreischer
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/bert-kreischer/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol\, 500 Gate City Hwy.\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T201103Z
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SUMMARY:StarWatch
DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces StarWatch\, SunWatch programs\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to announce the return of its popular sky viewing programs – StarWatch and SunWatch.\nStarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good\, attendees can typically see star clusters\, nebulous gas clouds\, colorful multiple-star systems\, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets.\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater.\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates:\n\nMarch 7 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 14\, 21\, and 28 at 8 p.m.\nApril 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 at 8:30 p.m.\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. Be sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds.\nDuring SunWatch sessions\, participants can safely view the Sun’s surface\, lower atmosphere and sunspots using special telescopes at the Bays Mountain dam. SunWatch observations are held on clear Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, March through October.\nThe programs are free to the public (with a $7 park entrance fee). Both programs are hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and the Bays Mountain Planetarium.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/starwatch-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20250715T161528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T161528Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythm of the Dance
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm of the Dance\nRated #1 among the most popular Irish Dance productions touring the world\, Rhythm of the Dance creates a new era in Irish entertainment\, containing a wealth of talent\, featuring World and Irish champion dancers and the finest Traditional musicians and singers. \nCombining Irish dance and Celtic music with the most up-to-date stage technology\, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes audiences on an exhilarating\, energy-packed trip through the ages. Rhythm of the Dance is one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world; a success with critics and audiences worldwide. \nCelebrating their 26th anniversary touring worldwide\, Rhythm of the Dance continues to evolve thanks to the constant striving for perfection by its Director/Producer\, choreographer\, and composer to keep the show fresh and interesting. Audiences continue to return again and again as each year Rhythm of the Dance features new costumes\, step dance routines\, musical numbers\, and staging. \nRhythm of the Dance
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/rhythm-of-the-dance-3/
LOCATION:Niswonger Performing Arts Center\, 212 Tusculum Boulevard\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37745\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
GEO:36.1656614;-82.8246265
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135633
CREATED:20251219T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161146Z
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The First and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s founding\, to present day. \n  \n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a report from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason explains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such a rich history right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and we wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include stories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\, who was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy Neil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the Revolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played out on the local level\, and this play will capture that.” \n  \nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak (Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a suffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David Deaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella Russell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and publisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and will be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250th celebration in Jonesborough. \n  \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this play. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures. \n  \nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27\, 28\, and March 1. There will also be a second weekend of shows on March 6\, 7\, and 8. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over\, as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on March 1 is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats must be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout StoryTown: Storytown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in Jonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through the power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000
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SUMMARY:Brunch by The Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thekitchen_at_offleash/\n\n\nhttps://www.offleashsocial.com/events
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/brunch-by-the-kitchen/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Off Leash Social\, 234 Denny Mill Rd\, Johnson City\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
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SUMMARY:Stories 'n More
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art\, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild\, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm\, communal gathering where the oral tradition truly breathes. \n\n\nThe Atmosphere\nThe vibe is intimate and authentic. Held at the International Storytelling Center (or occasionally nearby local venues like the  McKinney Center)\, the evening feels like sitting in a very large\, very talented living room. \nWhat to Expect\n\n\nDiverse Tellers: You’ll hear from seasoned professionals who have graced national stages\, alongside guild members honing new material. \n\n\nThe “More” in the Name: While the focus is on spoken-word stories\, you’ll often find the night peppered with poetry\, acoustic music\, or personal tall tales. \n\n\nA Living Art: Unlike a recorded podcast\, these stories change based on the energy of the room. It’s interactive\, raw\, and deeply human. \n\n\nThe Details\n\n\nWhen: Every Tuesday night. \n\n\nTime: Usually kicks off at 7:00 PM. \n\n\nLocation: International Storytelling Center\, Jonesborough\, TN. \n\n\nCost: Generally\, a small donation is suggested at the door to support the Guild’s mission. \n\n\n\n\nPro Tip: Jonesborough takes its storytelling seriously\, but the Guild keeps it accessible. Whether you’re a local or just passing through\, it’s one of the most “authentic” Appalachian experiences you can find without needing to hike a trail.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/stories-n-more-6/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:International Storytelling Center\, 116 W. Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Speaker Session: Malcolm Smith on the Clawhammer Banjo Masters of Southwest Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has been and continues to be a hotbed of clawhammer banjo playing and old time music. Over the past year\, a group of researchers and musicians have put together a new website featuring more than 50 Masters of the folk art\, that includes biographies\, tunes and anecdotes about the development of the style in the Blue Ridge and beyond. Hear these Masters come to life as Dr. Malcolm Smith\, who spearheaded the project along with banjoist Mac Traynham and fiddler and web designer\, Jason Phillips\, shares stories\, music and highlights from this new resource. \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON HERE \n\nDate: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 7 p.m. ET \n\n\nLocation: In-person at the Birthplace of Country Music\, Performance Theater and streamed on Radio Bristol’s YouTube Channel \n\n\nCost: Free and open to the public \n \n\n\nMalcolm Smith is a writer\, storyteller\, musician and folklorist who has been studying the music of the mountains for years. His biography of famed fiddler Albert Hash is in its third printing with McFarland Press and his latest project “Clawhammer Masters of SW Virginia” was just released on the web. His latest book “It’s Always Been About the Party:” Appalachian Music in the Blue Ridge” is scheduled to be released later this year. Malcolm is an avid clawhammer player and a recovering college professor. He makes his home in the mountains of Carroll County\, VA.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/speaker-session-malcolm-smith-on-the-clawhammer-banjo-masters-of-southwest-virginia/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Beginner Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport Parks and Recreation offering Beginner Yoga\nYoga is an ancient practice that brings the mind and body together through stretching\, breathing and meditation. Yoga can improve your mental health and balance\, reduce stress and anxiety and is beneficial to your overall well-being.\nIf you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to improve your wellness\, now may be the perfect time to try your hand at Yoga.\nThe Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering a beginner yoga program at the V.O. Dobbins\, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street) for anyone ages 16 and older.\nThe hour-long classes will take place every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. beginning March 11 and continuing to April 8. The cost is $35 for city residents and $40 for non-city residents.\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4atGIh7. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link\, then search for “yoga” in the search bar.\nThere will be a limited number of mats available so feel free to bring your own.\nFor information about other events\, programs and classes offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation\, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.\nAbout Kingsport Parks and Recreation\nKingsport Parks and Recreation is improving quality of life by offering essential services and recreation opportunities for the community of the City of Kingsport. They provide facilities\, programs and recreational experiences that are available to residents and visitors. Kingsport Parks and Recreation makes sure community members have places to play\, get fit and stay healthy\, as well as opportunities to foster new relationships and forge a connection with nature. For more information\, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.\n About the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/beginner-yoga/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T203000
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SUMMARY:Trivia with Budds
DESCRIPTION:https://www.offleashsocial.com/events \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/trivia-with-budds/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Off Leash Social\, 234 Denny Mill Rd\, Johnson City\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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