September 18-20 The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is upon us and you don’t want to miss it! An award-winning, three-day music event celebrating Bristol’s heritage as the Birthplace […]
Birthplace of Country Music
Mary B. Martin School of the Arts
The Mary B. Martin School of the Arts was established in 2009 following a generous gift to the university from James C. Martin in memory of his late wife, Mary […]
When the Bell is Rung, Pigs will Fly
Gustav Dentzel pioneered the modern carousel in America in the 1860s. Many men followed his lead and the mystical carousel became the centerpiece for hundreds of amusement parks that began […]
Our Body: The Universe Within
Coming to Johnson City, Tennessee is a world-renowned exhibition that is all about the human body. This limited time, one of a kind display consists of actual human bodies and […]
One Unique Tour
The snow has melted, temperatures have risen and things are starting to turn green in Northeast Tennessee. This is the time of year that is just right for outside activities- […]
History is in Session!
In the 1920s, the hills of Northeast Tennessee were alive with the sound of country music. And when Ralph Peer headed to Bristol in 1927 to record authentic “hillbilly” artists, […]
Spring In Full Bloom
The 21st Annual Festival will be Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. There are an average of 25,000 visitors who are drawn to the dozens of delicate varieties of […]
