BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northeast Tennessee - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northeasttennessee.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northeast Tennessee REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250926T164927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T164927Z UID:104625-1760121000-1760124600@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Campfire Tales DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park\, in partnership with the Friends of Bays History Committee\, is proud to announce a special event happening at the park next month – Campfiref Taleswith renowned storyteller Dr. Hannah Harvey.\nSessions with Dr Harvey will take place at the park’s outdoor amphitheater on October 10th and 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Park admission and tickets to the sessions are free both evenings thanks to our sponsor – Knoxville TVA Credit Union.\nCombining the research of Bays Mountain historians with Hannah’s energetic storytelling style\, Campfire Tales is sure to be an unforgettable evening of local lore\, humor\, and heart. A native of our area\, Dr. Harvey is excited to bring stories of our own Bays Mountain and Appalachia to life in tales you will remember every time you drive up the mountain.\n“Storytelling connects people to places. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Hannah Harvey to share stories that celebrate the spirit of Appalachia\, and especially Bays Mountain\,” said Brenda Fox\, Chair of the Friends of Bays Events Committee. “It will be the perfect fall evening at Bays Mountain Park.”\nThe sessions are recommended for families\, teens and adults with Friday’s program geared more towards kids\, while Saturday’s is designed for older teens and adults.\nSeating is limited and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Sessions will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Free s’mores will be provided from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Ethan and Nora’s food truck will be on-site with hot dogs and beverages for purchase.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, visit baysmountain.com or call (423)229-9447. URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/campfire-tales/2025-10-10/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Food/Drink,General,Outdoors,Storytelling GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250508T125700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T125700Z UID:103364-1747476000-1747494000@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Kids at Bays Day DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park is hosting its annual Kids at Bays Day later this month as an opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors while participating in a variety of engaging activities at the park.\nKids at Bays Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17. All of the animal habitats\, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition\, food trucks will be on site and located behind the Day Camp cabin.\n\nAll of the following events are free with a $7 paid entrance fee:\n\nAnimal Encounters: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the animal habitats\nAstronomy: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lily Pad Pavilion.\nFishing: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dam\nGardening: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum\nLoom Demonstration: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum\nMake a Mountain Toy: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum.\nMountain Bike Safety: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the mountain bike parking lot. You must bring your own bike and helmet.\nNature Center Activities: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center\nRock Painting: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum.\nYoga for Kids: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the observatory lawn.\n\nThe park will also have a free program on snakes\, raptors\, wolves\, and other types of animals that live in the woods. The observatory will offer a night view of the sky from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\n“Kids at Bays Day is a great opportunity to get your children out of the house\, away from their devices and to reconnect with nature\,” said Megan Krager\, Bays Mountain Park manager. “We’ll have a variety of programs happening all across the park that day\, so no matter your interests we should have something right up your alley.”\nIn addition to the free programs\, the park will also have its usual paid programs on May 17. Barge rides and planetarium shows are $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased online or in the gift shop.\nBarge Rides will take place at 10 a.m.\, 12 p.m.\, 1 p.m.\, 3 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Planetarium Shows will be at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.\nKids at Bays Day is organized and sponsored by the Bays Mountain Park Association.\nFor more information contact Chief Ranger of Visitor Engagement Miranda Wanninger at 423-224-2861.\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/kids-at-bays-day-3/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102667-1745699400-1745703000@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-04-26/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102666-1745094600-1745098200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-04-19/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102665-1744489800-1744493400@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-04-12/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102664-1743885000-1743888600@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-04-05/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102663-1743278400-1743282000@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-03-29/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102662-1742673600-1742677200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-03-22/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241212T144731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T144731Z UID:102298-1742601600-1742687999@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Wilderness First Responder Course DESCRIPTION:This is for you if: You want the most comprehensive level of wilderness medical training short of becoming a Wilderness EMT. This certification course is the gold standard for outdoor professionals and serious outdoor enthusiasts. \nWilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment.  Sierra Rescue Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting and individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for backcountry trips or any time advanced care is not close at hand. Sierra Rescue WFR\, offered in partnership with the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute\, is eight days long (72+ hours) and is a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills dealing with: Prevention\, Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. Although these appear to be the same basic topics covered in our two-day WFA course\, they are covered far more extensively\, and there is much more hands-on practice resulting in greater familiarization and proficiency. Additional topics\, such as CPR training and certification\, are also included. Training consists of classroom instruction\, hands on practice\, realistic scenarios and testing in a learning environment that is supportive\, empowering\, challenging and fun. The WFR course is designed to engage the students in such a way that they truly understand\, retain the information\, and can predict outcomes. It focuses on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. When medical problems or traumatic injuries occur in the backcountry\, the Wilderness First Responder may well be without assistance from EMS for hours. No amount of rote memorization will help a would-be rescuer deal with the various complexities of an ever-evolving problem in the backcountry. Our Team focuses on Experiential Learning in order to break the mold of the traditional classroom. Research indicates that discussions\, demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, and problem-solving scenarios are vastly superior to traditional lectures and/or reading from a textbook alone. Training culminates with a full day and evening dedicated to conducting realistic scenarios by the river\, on the trails and in the woods adjacent to our outpost and includes a group campfire dinner\, which most participants consider to be the highlight of the course. \nSierra Rescue is one of the most innovative and respected wilderness medical schools in the United States. The Sierra Rescue Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the industry standard for those who work and play in the outdoors including outdoor professionals\, backcountry trip leaders\, camp counselors\, mountain guides\, river guides\, ski patrollers\, medical professionals and outdoor recreationalists. Our WFR instructors\, Randy Manuel and Adam Herzog\, are highly accomplished medical professionals with decades of experience both as educators and in the field. To learn more about them click here. \nAge 16+. No previous experience necessary. \nCertification and Recertification:\nUpon successful completion participants are awarded a three-year Sierra Rescue WFR certification and a two-year ASHI CPR certification. Sierra Rescue and ASHI are two of the most recognized wilderness medicine certifying bodies in the U.S. and abroad. Recertification is completed by attending our Wilderness First Responder Recertification class. To see upcoming WFR Recertification dates and learn more click here. \nContinuing Education Credit for Medical Professionals:\nThe WFR course typically counts as continuing education credits\, although it may depend on what certification you have. Street EMTs who take the WFR course may become certified as Wilderness EMTs. \n\nHighlights: \n\n8 days of extensive wilderness medicine training that is comprehensive\, professional\, immersive and fun\nExposure to a wide range and depth of techniques and skills\nExpanded opportunities to perform patient assessment and provide care in a range of simulated scenarios\, including at night\nA supportive learning environment by highly accomplished instructors with decades of medical experience\n3-year internationally recognized Sierra Rescue WFR and 2-year ASHI CPR certifications URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/wilderness-first-responder-course/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102661-1742068800-1742072400@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-03-15/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20250228T142146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T142146Z UID:102660-1740855600-1740859200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain StarWatch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \n  \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the spring season. \n\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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nMarch 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 15\, 22\, and 29 at 8 p.m.\nApril 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \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/bays-mountain-starwatch/2025-03-01/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241212T144627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T144627Z UID:102297-1739577600-1739663999@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Course DESCRIPTION:This is for you if: You want to be an asset to yourself and others by being prepared to treat injury and illness when help is not close-at-hand. \nWilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment.  With ASHI Wilderness First Aid training\, first aid providers in a wilderness setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources\, longer times to care for someone\, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person. This 16-hour course covers wilderness and remote first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific techniques and considerations for a wide range of injuries and illnesses. \nASHI is a nationally accredited organization of the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education and its CPR\, AED and first aid training programs are equivalent to the programs offered by both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Red Cross (ARC). It conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for First Aid and also meets or exceeds the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines\, 2017 Edition. Upon successful completion participants are issued a certification card good for 2 years. \nCPR is not included but is typically scheduled as a separate class the evening of the first day for those wishing to add it by selecting the CPR Add-on option during check out. Tuition includes online access to the student book; a hard copy is available for an additional cost. Previous completion of Basic First Aid recommended but not required. Age 12+. \nHighlights: \n\n2 days of classroom and hands-on wilderness first aid training that is comprehensive\, professional and fun\nExposure to a wide range of techniques and skills\nMultiple opportunities to perform patient assessment and provide care in simulated scenarios\nA supportive learning environment URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-course-5/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241127T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T153401Z UID:102224-1734802200-1734816600@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Park: Laser Light Show DESCRIPTION:Laser light shows return to Bays Mountain Park for the holidays \nThree different programs will feature Christmas songs\, Queen and Taylor Swift \nBays Mountain Park is thrilled to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the month of December. Not only will one program feature all your favorite holiday songs\, but two others will feature the greatest hits of Queen and Taylor Swift! \nSo be sure to purchase your tickets early as these programs are likely to sell out fast. \nThe three special laser light shows will be held in the planetarium theater during December on the following dates: \n\nLaser Holidays (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Taylor Swift (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Queen (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) on December 13-14 and 20-21.\n\nThe Laser Holidays show costs $10 per person ($7 for children ages 12 and under). The Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Queen shows are $15 per person ($10 for children ages 12 and under). \nDETAILS ABOUT EACH SHOW \nLaser Holidays features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music\, from classical to modern\, all set to fantastic laser artwork. \nLaser Taylor Swift features unforgettable hits from all of Taylor Swift’s 10 distinct eras. Sing along to your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser lights can. \nLaser Queen features the greatest hits of this legendary rock band. Start with a layer of heavy metal\, add a dash of glam\, a pinch of astrophysics and sprinkle liberally with theatrics and you’ll get an amazing laser light show. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/414qLcI. 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 “laser” in the search bar. \nFor more information about 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\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \n  \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/bays-mountain-park-laser-light-show/2024-12-21/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241127T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T153400Z UID:102223-1734715800-1734730200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Park: Laser Light Show DESCRIPTION:Laser light shows return to Bays Mountain Park for the holidays \nThree different programs will feature Christmas songs\, Queen and Taylor Swift \nBays Mountain Park is thrilled to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the month of December. Not only will one program feature all your favorite holiday songs\, but two others will feature the greatest hits of Queen and Taylor Swift! \nSo be sure to purchase your tickets early as these programs are likely to sell out fast. \nThe three special laser light shows will be held in the planetarium theater during December on the following dates: \n\nLaser Holidays (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Taylor Swift (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Queen (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) on December 13-14 and 20-21.\n\nThe Laser Holidays show costs $10 per person ($7 for children ages 12 and under). The Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Queen shows are $15 per person ($10 for children ages 12 and under). \nDETAILS ABOUT EACH SHOW \nLaser Holidays features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music\, from classical to modern\, all set to fantastic laser artwork. \nLaser Taylor Swift features unforgettable hits from all of Taylor Swift’s 10 distinct eras. Sing along to your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser lights can. \nLaser Queen features the greatest hits of this legendary rock band. Start with a layer of heavy metal\, add a dash of glam\, a pinch of astrophysics and sprinkle liberally with theatrics and you’ll get an amazing laser light show. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/414qLcI. 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 “laser” in the search bar. \nFor more information about 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\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \n  \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/bays-mountain-park-laser-light-show/2024-12-20/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241127T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T153359Z UID:102222-1734197400-1734211800@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Park: Laser Light Show DESCRIPTION:Laser light shows return to Bays Mountain Park for the holidays \nThree different programs will feature Christmas songs\, Queen and Taylor Swift \nBays Mountain Park is thrilled to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the month of December. Not only will one program feature all your favorite holiday songs\, but two others will feature the greatest hits of Queen and Taylor Swift! \nSo be sure to purchase your tickets early as these programs are likely to sell out fast. \nThe three special laser light shows will be held in the planetarium theater during December on the following dates: \n\nLaser Holidays (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Taylor Swift (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Queen (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) on December 13-14 and 20-21.\n\nThe Laser Holidays show costs $10 per person ($7 for children ages 12 and under). The Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Queen shows are $15 per person ($10 for children ages 12 and under). \nDETAILS ABOUT EACH SHOW \nLaser Holidays features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music\, from classical to modern\, all set to fantastic laser artwork. \nLaser Taylor Swift features unforgettable hits from all of Taylor Swift’s 10 distinct eras. Sing along to your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser lights can. \nLaser Queen features the greatest hits of this legendary rock band. Start with a layer of heavy metal\, add a dash of glam\, a pinch of astrophysics and sprinkle liberally with theatrics and you’ll get an amazing laser light show. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/414qLcI. 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 “laser” in the search bar. \nFor more information about 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\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \n  \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/bays-mountain-park-laser-light-show/2024-12-14/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241127T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T153359Z UID:102221-1734111000-1734125400@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Park: Laser Light Show DESCRIPTION:Laser light shows return to Bays Mountain Park for the holidays \nThree different programs will feature Christmas songs\, Queen and Taylor Swift \nBays Mountain Park is thrilled to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the month of December. Not only will one program feature all your favorite holiday songs\, but two others will feature the greatest hits of Queen and Taylor Swift! \nSo be sure to purchase your tickets early as these programs are likely to sell out fast. \nThe three special laser light shows will be held in the planetarium theater during December on the following dates: \n\nLaser Holidays (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Taylor Swift (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Queen (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) on December 13-14 and 20-21.\n\nThe Laser Holidays show costs $10 per person ($7 for children ages 12 and under). The Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Queen shows are $15 per person ($10 for children ages 12 and under). \nDETAILS ABOUT EACH SHOW \nLaser Holidays features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music\, from classical to modern\, all set to fantastic laser artwork. \nLaser Taylor Swift features unforgettable hits from all of Taylor Swift’s 10 distinct eras. Sing along to your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser lights can. \nLaser Queen features the greatest hits of this legendary rock band. Start with a layer of heavy metal\, add a dash of glam\, a pinch of astrophysics and sprinkle liberally with theatrics and you’ll get an amazing laser light show. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/414qLcI. 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 “laser” in the search bar. \nFor more information about 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\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \n  \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/bays-mountain-park-laser-light-show/2024-12-13/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20241127T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T153358Z UID:102220-1733592600-1733607000@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Park: Laser Light Show DESCRIPTION:Laser light shows return to Bays Mountain Park for the holidays \nThree different programs will feature Christmas songs\, Queen and Taylor Swift \nBays Mountain Park is thrilled to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the month of December. Not only will one program feature all your favorite holiday songs\, but two others will feature the greatest hits of Queen and Taylor Swift! \nSo be sure to purchase your tickets early as these programs are likely to sell out fast. \nThe three special laser light shows will be held in the planetarium theater during December on the following dates: \n\nLaser Holidays (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Taylor Swift (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on December 7\, 13-14 and 20-21.\nLaser Queen (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) on December 13-14 and 20-21.\n\nThe Laser Holidays show costs $10 per person ($7 for children ages 12 and under). The Laser Taylor Swift and Laser Queen shows are $15 per person ($10 for children ages 12 and under). \nDETAILS ABOUT EACH SHOW \nLaser Holidays features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music\, from classical to modern\, all set to fantastic laser artwork. \nLaser Taylor Swift features unforgettable hits from all of Taylor Swift’s 10 distinct eras. Sing along to your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser lights can. \nLaser Queen features the greatest hits of this legendary rock band. Start with a layer of heavy metal\, add a dash of glam\, a pinch of astrophysics and sprinkle liberally with theatrics and you’ll get an amazing laser light show. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/414qLcI. 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 “laser” in the search bar. \nFor more information about 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\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. \n  \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/bays-mountain-park-laser-light-show/2024-12-07/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101779-1732989600-1732993200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-11-30/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101778-1732384800-1732388400@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-11-23/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101777-1731780000-1731783600@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-11-16/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101776-1731175200-1731178800@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-11-09/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101775-1730574000-1730577600@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-11-02/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240927T232431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T232431Z UID:101781-1730419200-1730678399@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Park: 39th Annual StarFest Convention DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park hosts 39th annual StarFest Convention \nThree day astronomy convention features guest speakers\, telescope viewings and activities \nThe Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium are pleased to announce registration is now open for its 39th annual StarFest convention – scheduled for November 1-3. Attendees will enjoy a long weekend of astronomical fun and learning with fellow astronomy enthusiasts. \n\nThe theme for this year’s convention is “Moonstruck” with the event showcasing four speakers who are experts in their knowledge and research about the Moon and other moons in our Solar System. The convention also includes door prizes\, the ever-popular swap shop and telescope viewings. \n\n“There’s a lot going on now in astronomy and space exploration regarding these natural satellites and our speakers will be guiding us through this moonscape of wonder\,” said Planetarium Director Adam Thanz. “We think you’ll really enjoy this year’s topic and speakers.” \n\nGuest speakers include: \n\nDr. Erika Grundstrom – Director of Astronomy Labs – Vanderbilt University\nDr. Sarah Milkovich – Planetary Geologist and Spacecraft Engineer\nDr. Amy L. Fagan – Associate Professor of Geology\, Geosciences and Natural Resources Department Head – Western Carolina University\nDr. Caitlin Ahrens – Planetary Geologist – Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center\n\n\nRegistration includes attendance to all of the event’s speakers and activities\, five fabulous meals and a custom-art T-shirt. Registration with payment must be received by October 13. \n\nFor all the details and to register\, please visit https://bit.ly/4gzjxmv. 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 “starfest” in the search bar. \n\nThe event is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club (BMAC) and the Bays Mountain Park Association. \n\nFor more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com. URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/bays-mountain-park-39th-annual-starfest-convention/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101774-1729969200-1729972800@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-10-26/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101773-1729321200-1729368000@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101772-1728761400-1728765000@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-10-12/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240925T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T144126Z UID:101771-1728156600-1728160200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Star Watch DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces annual StarWatch program \nBays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season. \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. \n\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater. \n\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates: \n\nOctober 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.\nNovember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.\n\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. \n\nBe sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration. \n\nStarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information\, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. \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. \n  \n  \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/bays-mountain-star-watch/2024-10-05/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240503T125036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T125110Z UID:101127-1716026400-1716044400@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Kids at Bays Day DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park hosts annual Kids at Bays Day \nBays Mountain Park is hosting its annual Kids at Bays Day later this month as an opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors while participating in a variety of engaging activities at the park. \nKids at Bays Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18. All of the animal habitats\, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition\, food trucks will be on site and located behind the Day Camp cabin. \nAll of the following events are free with a $7 paid entrance fee: \n\nMountain Bike Workshop: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the bike parking lot. You must bring your own bike and helmet.\nYoga for Kids: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the observatory lawn.\nAstronomy Day: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lily Pad Pavilion.\nGrowth Ring Challenge: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center balcony.\nMake a Mountain Toy: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Farmstead Museum.\nRock Painting: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Farmstead Museum.\n\nThe park will also have free programs on snakes\, raptors\, wolves\, growing plants and other types of animals that live in the woods. The observatory will offer a night viewing of the sky from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. \n“Kids at Bays Day is a great opportunity to get your children out of the house\, away from their devices and to reconnect with nature\,” said Megan Krager\, Bays Mountain Park manager. “We’ll have a variety of programs happening all across the park that day\, so no matter your interests we should have something right up your alley.” \nIn addition to the free programs\, the park will also have its usual paid programs on May 18. Barge rides and planetarium shows are $6 per person and fishing off the dam is $10 per child (with required registration). \nKids at Bays Day is being organized by the Bays Mountain Park Association and is sponsored by Eastman Credit Union. \nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park and its programs\, events and activities\, visitwww.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\, 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. \n  URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kids-at-bays-day-2/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240425T124442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T124442Z UID:101098-1715421600-1715425200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Barre & Yoga on the Barge DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park hosting Barre & Yoga on the Barge \nBays Mountain Park is partnering with a local dance and yoga instructor to offer residents a new type of yoga class\, one that takes place in the morning on the park’s barge. \nThe class is called Barre and Yoga on the Barge\, and the one-hour session will take place on May 11\, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Inspired by elements of ballet\, yoga and Pilates\, barre is a workout technique designed to target major muscle groups via small movements. \nThe cost is $8 per person and class size is limited to 11 people. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Wear exercise clothing and bring your own water bottle with a sealable lid. No mats are required. \nNote: The barge leaves promptly at 10 a.m.\, so please be on board 10 minutes early. \n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/3voVWSx. 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 “yoga” in the search bar. \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\, 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/barre-yoga-on-the-barge-2/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172051 CREATED:20240412T121218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T121218Z UID:101023-1713711600-1713715200@northeasttennessee.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Yoga Class DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park is partnering with a local yoga instructor to offer residents a yoga class later this month to celebrate Earth Day. \nThe Earth Day yoga class will be held at the Pavilion at Lily Pad Cove from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21. The class will start promptly at 3 p.m. \nEnjoy challenging your body in active poses that build strength through concentric\, eccentric and isometric muscle contractions in a flow format (first 30 minutes). Balance and flexibility will also be emphasized. The final half of the class will feature restorative yoga poses and will end with a relaxation section. \nThe cost is $6 per person and class size is limited to 12 people. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Wear exercise clothing and bring your own mat and water bottle with a sealable lid. \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/3voVWSx. 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 “yoga” in the search bar. \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\, 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/earth-day-yoga-class/ LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Sports GEO:36.5084719;-82.6103515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd Kingsport TN 37660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=853 Bays Mountain Park Rd:geo:-82.6103515,36.5084719 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR