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SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle 
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Circle  \nOctober 10 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 2-5pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/songwriters-circle-3-2/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-5/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:2026 Dates: Monthly\, every 2nd Saturday\n\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 14\nApril 11 (SHOWCASE)\nMay 9\nJune 13\nJuly 12\nAugust 8\nSeptember 12 (TBD)\nOctober 11\nNovember 14 (SHOWCASE)\nDecember 12\n\nTime: 2-5 p.m. ET\nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations encouraged at quarterly showcases\nIn partnership with Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host a monthly Songwriters Circle every 2nd Saturday\, 2-5 p.m. ET\, in the Learning Center.  Beginners\, experienced songwriters\, and aspiring songwriters are invited to share songs\, brainstorm ideas\, and encourage each other to keep writing. There is no fee to participate.\nAt the end of each session\, the group will choose three prompts to inspire ideas for the following month. The prompts may be objects\, phrases\, feelings\, colors\, senses\, or any other topic. Writers may use those topics to help them write a song or two to share for the following session. Songwriters do not have to play an instrument in order to participate. \nSongwriters Circle is an opportunity to perform\, workshop\, and network with other artists\, with an emphasis on clarity and telling a story. The goals of the group are to encourage songwriting\, introduce songwriting shows to audiences in the region\, and enlighten the public about the craft of songwriting and its value as an art form. \nFans of music and songwriting are welcome to sit in for a listen at no cost. \n\nAbout Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\n\nSongwriters of Highlands Appalachia is led by Mary Munsey\, a local musician and educator\, recently retired from Virginia Highlands Community College. The program offers a great deal of flexibility in its format for attendees\, with varied songwriting interests and abilities. Some of the attendees play instruments and some are curious about songwriting and the process. Lyrics can sometimes only pare up with others that play instruments and put music with the words. Some writers don’t sing\, but enjoy hearing others perform their songs. Some of the performances can be a cappella. Some members of the group write one to three songs between sessions and some write more. Sometimes as busy as life gets\, writers don’t get to write new material between meetings. We don’t pressure anyone to write\, and we don’t criticize anyone. We treat each other with respect. We don’t discuss politics\, use profanity\, or write antagonistic lyrics. \n \n\nThe focus is not on the beauty of the voice or skill of the instrumentation\, but the clearness of the pronunciation and the effect of the song. We work on making sure the audience can hear every word. We are not professional musicians but we are creators of musical stories and that is the beauty of it. The sessions are open to anyone visiting the museum. Genres are not specified. Songs can be instrumental\, folk\, country\, bluegrass\, Americana\, blues\, humorous\, jazz\, R&B\, electronic\, and even pop\, to name a few. Writers are allowed to bring CDs for sale and to accept tips after performances. \nAs an extension of this program\, each quarter we invite songwriters to attend “Writers-in-the-Round” or WITR concerts. WITR consists of three to five writers together in a circle or on stage. Each writer introduces themselves\, gives the title of their song\, and then sings it with or without accompaniment. Discussion will follow concerning the origins of the song\, how they wrote it\, and the song’s inspiration\, along with any questions from the audience. \n\nTo learn more about Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, visit the website at HighlandsAppalachia.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-4/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107387-1791554400-1791558000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107386-1791468000-1791471600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107385-1791381600-1791385200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107384-1791295200-1791298800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107383-1791208800-1791212400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107382-1791122400-1791126000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150852Z
CREATED:20260929T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150852Z
UID:107381-1791036000-1791039600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - America in Color: Titans of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – America in Color: Titans of Industry \nOctober 3-9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/america-in-color-titans-of-industry-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-10-03/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-america-in-color-titans-of-industry/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150759Z
CREATED:20260929T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150759Z
UID:107379-1790937000-1790940600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Museum Story Time \nOctober 2 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 10:30am \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-story-time-from-these-hills-jack-tales-were-born/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time-6/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Storytelling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T153143Z
CREATED:20260828T153143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T153143Z
UID:107165-1790449200-1790456400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Square Dance with Bristol Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Square Dance with Bristol Ballet \nSeptember 26 – Bristol Ballet – 7-9pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/square-dance-with-bristol-ballet-and-the-birthplace-of-country-music-museum/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/square-dance-with-bristol-ballet/
CATEGORIES:Dance,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T153105Z
CREATED:20260828T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T153105Z
UID:107163-1790434800-1790442000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Bluegrass Jam \nSeptember 26 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 3-5pm \nFree & open to the public  \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-3/2026-09-26/  \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-5/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152953Z
CREATED:20260828T152953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152953Z
UID:107158-1789300800-1789315200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual Bristol Sessions Super Raffle
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Bristol Sessions Super Raffle \nSeptember 13 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 12-4pm \nFree & open to the public – Buy Raffle Tickets Here \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/8th-annual-bristol-sessions-super-raffle/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/8th-annual-bristol-sessions-super-raffle/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152921Z
CREATED:20260828T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152921Z
UID:107156-1789232400-1789239600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time 25th Anniversary Celebration of Bristol Rhythm
DESCRIPTION:Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time 25th Anniversary Celebration of Bristol Rhythm \nSeptember 12 – Paramount Bristol – 5-7pm \nAdmission included with the purchase of a VIP or GA Ticket \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/radio-bristols-farm-and-fun-time-25th-anniversary-celebration-for-bristol-rhythm-roots-reunion/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/radio-bristols-farm-and-fun-time-25th-anniversary-celebration-of-bristol-rhythm/
LOCATION:Paramount Bristol\, Bristol\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T171110Z
CREATED:20260629T171110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T171110Z
UID:106569-1789221600-1789232400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:2026 Dates: Monthly\, every 2nd Saturday\n\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 14\nApril 11 (SHOWCASE)\nMay 9\nJune 13\nJuly 12\nAugust 8\nSeptember 12 (TBD)\nOctober 11\nNovember 14 (SHOWCASE)\nDecember 12\n\nTime: 2-5 p.m. ET\nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations encouraged at quarterly showcases\nIn partnership with Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host a monthly Songwriters Circle every 2nd Saturday\, 2-5 p.m. ET\, in the Learning Center.  Beginners\, experienced songwriters\, and aspiring songwriters are invited to share songs\, brainstorm ideas\, and encourage each other to keep writing. There is no fee to participate.\nAt the end of each session\, the group will choose three prompts to inspire ideas for the following month. The prompts may be objects\, phrases\, feelings\, colors\, senses\, or any other topic. Writers may use those topics to help them write a song or two to share for the following session. Songwriters do not have to play an instrument in order to participate. \nSongwriters Circle is an opportunity to perform\, workshop\, and network with other artists\, with an emphasis on clarity and telling a story. The goals of the group are to encourage songwriting\, introduce songwriting shows to audiences in the region\, and enlighten the public about the craft of songwriting and its value as an art form. \nFans of music and songwriting are welcome to sit in for a listen at no cost. \n\nAbout Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\n\nSongwriters of Highlands Appalachia is led by Mary Munsey\, a local musician and educator\, recently retired from Virginia Highlands Community College. The program offers a great deal of flexibility in its format for attendees\, with varied songwriting interests and abilities. Some of the attendees play instruments and some are curious about songwriting and the process. Lyrics can sometimes only pare up with others that play instruments and put music with the words. Some writers don’t sing\, but enjoy hearing others perform their songs. Some of the performances can be a cappella. Some members of the group write one to three songs between sessions and some write more. Sometimes as busy as life gets\, writers don’t get to write new material between meetings. We don’t pressure anyone to write\, and we don’t criticize anyone. We treat each other with respect. We don’t discuss politics\, use profanity\, or write antagonistic lyrics. \n \n\nThe focus is not on the beauty of the voice or skill of the instrumentation\, but the clearness of the pronunciation and the effect of the song. We work on making sure the audience can hear every word. We are not professional musicians but we are creators of musical stories and that is the beauty of it. The sessions are open to anyone visiting the museum. Genres are not specified. Songs can be instrumental\, folk\, country\, bluegrass\, Americana\, blues\, humorous\, jazz\, R&B\, electronic\, and even pop\, to name a few. Writers are allowed to bring CDs for sale and to accept tips after performances. \nAs an extension of this program\, each quarter we invite songwriters to attend “Writers-in-the-Round” or WITR concerts. WITR consists of three to five writers together in a circle or on stage. Each writer introduces themselves\, gives the title of their song\, and then sings it with or without accompaniment. Discussion will follow concerning the origins of the song\, how they wrote it\, and the song’s inspiration\, along with any questions from the audience. \n\nTo learn more about Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, visit the website at HighlandsAppalachia.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-4/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152831Z
CREATED:20260828T152831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152831Z
UID:107154-1789221600-1789228800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle Song Swap
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Circle Song Swap \nSeptember 12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 2-4pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/songwriters-circle-song-swap/  \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-song-swap/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107148-1789135200-1789138800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260828T153421Z
CREATED:20260828T153421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T153421Z
UID:107167-1789084800-1789343999@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival in Historic Downtown Bristol\, Tennessee-Virginia celebrates the twin cities’ history as the Birthplace of Country Music\, with three days of live music on indoor and outdoor stages along State Street\, the site of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions.  \n\nFrom Americana\, country and bluegrass to rock\, Bristol Rhythm features a wide range of roots genres performed by some of the most celebrated international\, national\, and regional artists performing today. \nOur lineup includes Sierra Ferrell\, Old Crow Medicine Show\, St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, Los Lobos\, The War and Treaty\, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives\, The Del McCoury Band\, Braxton Keith\, Mon Rovîa\, The Creekers\, Maggie Antone\, Trousdale\, Hannah Dasher\, Kruse Brothers\, Darrell Scott String Band feat. Rob Ickes\, Clay Street Unit\, Madeline Edwards\, Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines\, The Band Loula\, Sunny Sweeney\, Organ Fairchild\, Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers\, Kruger Brothers\, Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo\, Scythian\, Mason Via\, Donna the Buffalo\, Big Daddy Love\, Holy Roller\, Florencia & The Feeling\, and Reedy River String Band—plus an exclusive reunion set from Acoustic Syndicate. And so much more!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/107167/
LOCATION:Downtown Bristol\, Bristol\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107147-1789048800-1789052400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107146-1788962400-1788966000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260828T152745Z
CREATED:20260828T152745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152745Z
UID:107152-1788912000-1789343999@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:VMFA on the Road Artmobile
DESCRIPTION:VMFA on the Road Artmobile \nSeptember 9-13 – Outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum  \nFree & open to the public – Visit the website for drop-in hours \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/vmfa-on-the-road-artmobile-at-birthplace-of-country-music-museum-4/  
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/vmfa-on-the-road-artmobile/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152710Z
CREATED:20260828T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152710Z
UID:107150-1788894000-1788897600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Sessions: Dallas Wayne on His Career in Radio & Music
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Sessions: Dallas Wayne on His Career in Radio & Music \nSeptember 8 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 7pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/speaker-session-dallas-wayne-on-his-career-in-radio-music/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/speaker-sessions-dallas-wayne-on-his-career-in-radio-music/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107145-1788876000-1788879600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107144-1788789600-1788793200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107143-1788703200-1788706800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152612Z
CREATED:20260828T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152612Z
UID:107142-1788616800-1788620400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Screenings - The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Screenings – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom \nSeptember 5-11 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-green-book-guide-to-freedom-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-09-05/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-screenings-the-green-book-guide-to-freedom/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260828T152442Z
CREATED:20260828T152442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152442Z
UID:107140-1788517800-1788521400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Museum Story Time \nSeptember 4 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 10:30am \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-story-time-from-these-hills-apples-grow/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time-5/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Storytelling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T160531Z
CREATED:20260730T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160531Z
UID:106919-1787410800-1787418000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Bluegrass Jam\n\nAugust 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nFree\n\n\n\nThe Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association\, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick\, collaborate\, share their experiences\, and—most importantly—to have fun. The jams are acoustic and only feature traditional bluegrass instruments: acoustic guitar\, upright bass\, fiddle\, mandolin\, banjo\, and dobro. \nThe jams are free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Those just interested in joining as a spectator are welcome at no charge. \nBluegrass Jams will be held every fourth Saturday of the month from 3-5 p.m.\, serving as a great warm-up for Saturday night gigs. Musicians are asked to bring their own instruments. \nThe sessions will be held in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. \nFor more information call 423-573-1927.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-4/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260730T160410Z
CREATED:20260730T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160410Z
UID:106917-1787389200-1787400000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Green Team: Downtown Clear Up
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Green Team: Downtown Clear Up (aka Plogging!)\n\nAugust 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFree\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Mother Earth with the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s Green Team plogging event! \n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 22 \nTime: 9 a.m. EST \nLocation: Axe and Ale House\, 155 Moore Street\, Bristol\, VA 24201  \nCost: Free to participate (beverages and food not included) \nPlogging is a community and environmentally focused way to exercise where you pick up trash as you walk/run. This event gives us the opportunity to call attention to the importance of recycling\, disposing of trash responsibly\, and keeping our Historic Downtown clean. \nPlogging volunteers pose with the trash pick-up results from a past event (left); winners of the BRRR wristband grand prize for the most trash gathered (right). Our first event in 2022 resulted in almost 150 pounds of trash picked up over one hour; our second event 2024 brought in 283 pounds!\nWhat to expect:\nMeet us at Axe and Ale House at 9 a.m. Participants will have two walk/run routes to choose from\, each starting in Historic Downtown Bristol\, and then branching out to nearby neighborhoods in Tennessee and Virginia. \nThe Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Green Team will be there to talk about volunteer opportunities at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival coming up September 11-13 in Historic Downtown Bristol. \nAxe and Ale House will have food and drinks to purchase so you can hang out while enjoying some time with old and new friends after helping make Bristol a greener place to live! \nAfter the plogging session\, we will hold a raffle with several cool prizes to be won\, and the person who brings back the most trash (by weight) will win a trophy and a 3-Day GA pass to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion! \nItinerary: \n9-9:30 a.m.\nArrive at Axe and Ale House to get your route maps for plogging\, pick up trash bags\, and get a trash picker (first-come\, first-served). \n9:30-10:30 a.m.\n5K plog\, walk or run. Pick up trash along your route. \n10:30-11 a.m.\nRaffle and prizes awarded. \n11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nFood and drinks available for purchase. Hang out and have fun!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/bristol-rhythm-roots-reunion-green-team-downtown-clear-up/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T160327Z
CREATED:20260730T160327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160327Z
UID:106915-1786798800-1786809600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Ballad Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ballad Singing Workshop with Donna Ray Norton\n\nAugust 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n$40.64\n\n\n\nJoin 8th generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton on Saturday\, August 15 for an immersive workshop exploring one of the nation’s oldest surviving non-indigenous oral traditions. Raised in the Sodom Laurel community of Madison County\, Donna Ray learned these songs directly from family and community tradition and has carried them forward for almost 30 years. \nMore than music\, ballad singing has long served as a way of preserving history\, memory\, and connection within Appalachian communities. Many of these songs were passed person-to-person and generation-to-generation long before they were ever written down. In places like Sodom Laurel\, traditions survived partly because of the seclusion of the mountains and the deep commitment families had to carrying songs and stories forward. \nThis workshop creates space to learn these songs in the same person-to-person way they have traditionally been shared\, while also connecting participants to the region’s resilience\, history\, and cultural memory. \nParticipants will hear traditional ballads\, learn about the singers who preserved them\, experience the traditional “knee-to-knee” style of teaching and singing\, and have the opportunity to learn a ballad together. Questions and conversation are encouraged throughout the workshop. Whether you are already involved in traditional music or completely new to ballad singing\, this workshop offers a rare chance to experience a living tradition that continues to connect many different communities today. \nDate: Saturday\, August 15\nTime: 1–4 p.m. EST\nLocation: In-person in the museum’s Performance Theater and Learning Center\nCost: $35+tax\nNumbers: Up to 15 participants\nREGISTER HERE\n  \nAbout Donna Ray Norton\nDonna Ray Norton is an eighth-generation Appalachian ballad singer\, storyteller\, and culture bearer from the Sodom Laurel (Revere) community of Madison County\, North Carolina\, where ballad singing has lived in her family for nine generations. She learned these songs the traditional way\, by ear and knee-to-knee\, through her mother\, Lena Jean Ray; her cousin\, Sheila Kay Adams; and generations of Ray\, Wallin\, Shelton\, and Norton kin\, carrying forward one of the oldest surviving oral traditions in the United States. She did not inherit land or wealth. She inherited songs\, stories held in memory and passed through bloodlines\, where music is not separate from life but woven into it. \nAs the next in line behind Adams\, Donna Ray carries the responsibility of keeping the torch lit and ensuring the songs that shaped her family continue to burn brightly for those who come after her. She has shared stages with artists including Ketch Secor\, Warren Haynes\, Grahame Lesh\, Tim O’Brien\, and Sierra Ferrell\, bringing traditional unaccompanied ballads into contemporary performance spaces. Her work and advocacy for Appalachian culture have been featured in Oxford American\, Rolling Stone\, and Garden & Gun. As founder and leader of The Nest of Singing Birds and host of the monthly Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap\, she remains committed to ensuring these songs are not museum pieces but living\, evolving traditions rooted in the mountains and resonant far beyond them. \nDonna Ray has been recognized as a 2026 South Arts Emerging Artist.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/ballad-singing-workshop/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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