Northeast Tennessee

Stories 'n More
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | International Storytelling Center, 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
If you’re looking for the heart of storytelling in the town that basically invented the modern revival of the art, Stories ‘n More is where the magic happens.

Hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, this weekly event is a staple of Tuesday nights in Tennessee’s oldest town. It’s less of a formal performance and more of a warm, communal gathering where the oral tradition truly breathes.

The Atmosphere
The vibe is intimate and authentic. Held at the International Storytelling Center (or occasionally nearby local venues like the McKinney Center), the evening feels like sitting in a very large, very talented living room.
What to Expect

Diverse Tellers: You’ll hear from seasoned professionals who have graced national stages, alongside guild members honing new material.

The “More” in the Name: While the focus is on spoken-word stories, you’ll often find the night peppered with poetry, acoustic music, or personal tall tales.

A Living Art: Unlike a recorded podcast, these stories change based on the energy of the room. It’s interactive, raw, and deeply human.

The Details

When: Every Tuesday night.

Time: Usually kicks off at 7:00 PM.

Location: International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN.

Cost: Generally, a small donation is suggested at the door to support the Guild’s mission.

Pro Tip: Jonesborough takes its storytelling seriously, but the Guild keeps it accessible. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, it’s one of the most “authentic” Appalachian experiences you can find without needing to hike a trail.

Stories 'N More
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | International Storytelling Center, 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
The Guild conducts Tuesday night concerts at 7 p.m. year-round at the International Storytelling Center, with the exception of the weeks between Christmas and the New Year. In case of inclement weather, check the Washington County, Tennessee. online calendar for school closings, as the Guild closes when the schools do. Attend our weekly concerts for a donation of $5 adults and $3 for students. Children 12 and under are free.
Tuesdays 7pm
100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659

FOREVER K-POP - A Celebration Concert
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Martin Center for the Arts, 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States
FOREVER K-POP – A Celebration Concert
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • 7:00 pm
FOREVER K-POP is a next-level, fan-forward K-Pop celebration concert that fuses cinematic spectacle with arena-style production. It’s nothing like anyone has ever seen featuring live performances of smash hit songs made famous by BTS, BlackPink, KATSEYE, delivered by electrifying singers and dancers who bring the K-Pop Fan Experience to the next level.

Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, 24201, United States
Speaker Sessions: Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording

April 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hybrid Event
Free

Join us on Tuesday, April 14, for a unique experience! It’s always fun to experience something new and different…or old and archaic…depending on your bent. This program delivers both. We’re gonna do something old and archaic, which will probably be something new and different. We’re gonna record our very own Kris Truelsen from Radio Bristol onto a “wax” cylinder with 100+ year old equipment, and we’re gonna do it WITHOUT electricity and wires! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how early recordings were made and see the work in action.

REGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON HERE

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Location: In-person at the Birthplace of Country Music, Performance Theater and streamed on Radio Bristol’s YouTube Channel

Cost: Free and open to the public

Martin Fisher joined the Center for Popular Music staff at MTSU in September of 2005 having accumulated and maintained a private collection of sound recordings for over 30 years and having 18 years experience in the field of television production with NewsChannel 5, WTVF in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisher also plays the trombone and is a self-taught fiddler who performs regularly with the Nashville Old Time String Band Association. His responsibilities include preserving, maintaining and augmenting the Center’s sound recordings collection, assisting researchers in locating and obtaining copies of recordings, and conducting acoustical “wax” cylinder recording demonstrations as part of the Center’s outreach program. Martin is also a member of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections and Tennessee Folklore Society.

Donald Davis Concert
2026-04-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Jackson Theatre, 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Donald Davis Storytelling Concert at The Jackson Theatre
April 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Donald Davis, one of America’s favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night storytelling concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening.
Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian Mountain world that was rich in stories. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” Davis says as he recounts tales learned from a family of traditional storytellers who lived on the same Western North Carolina land since 1781.
Davis’ resume includes Davidson College, Duke University Divinity School, work as a retired Methodist minister, and former chairperson of the board of directors for the National Storytelling Association. He is a favorite at the National Storytelling Festival and has also served as a featured teller at the Smithsonian Institution, the World’s Fair, as well as festivals and concerts throughout the United States and the world.
For Donald Davis, storytelling is a way of giving and living life. He invites each listener to come along, pull deep inside for one’s own stories, and share in the common experiences that celebrate the creative spirit. For Donald Davis, storytelling “is not what I do for a living, but it is how I do all that I do while I am living.”
The performances will take place at The Jackson Theatre in historic downtown Jonesborough.
Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more people is available for $13 per person.
Tickets at www.thejacksontheatre.com. Follow @thejacksontheatre on social media for updates and upcoming events.

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About The Jackson Theatre: The Jackson Theatre is a fully restored theatre in the heart of historic downtown Jonesborough. Serving as a vibrant hub for the arts, it now operates as a music venue, theater, and film house, bringing entertainment and culture to the community again. For tickets and more information, visit thejacksontheatre.com or follow us on social media @thejacksontheatre.

Kayak Stargazing
2026-04-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
Enjoy an evening under the stars, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.

Bays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.

Kayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14, 16 and 21, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.

Participants are required to bring their own kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. 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 “kayak” in the search bar.
For more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.

About Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Annually, 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.

About the City of Kingsport
Founded 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.

Spring Food Truck Rally on the Hill
2026-04-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Tennessee Hills Distillery Bristol, 1 Tennessee Hills Way, Bristol, 24201, United States
Spring Food Truck Rally on the HillWednesday, April 15 | 4-8 PMTennessee Hills Distillery, Bristol, TN
10+ food trucks. Live music from 5-7:30. Seasonal spring cocktails from the bar.
The lineup: High Ridge Coffee Co., Fowl Play Cafe, Blue Crab Bites Food Truck, Baked & Loaded, The Patty Shack, Build-A-Bowl, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Funnel Cakes Delight, Smashed Tri-Cities
Bring the crew, bring an appetite. All ages welcome, 21+ to drink

Knot A Problem
2026-04-15 17:30 - 18:15 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Knot A Problem
Wednesday, April 15 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Cost: Free
Maximum of 10 participants
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots helpful for camping, hiking, and general utility in a
thousand different applications. Learn what makes a knot functional, the most versatile knots Ranger Taylor uses the most,
and much more. Knots taught will depend largely on the experience level of those attending. Open to ages 10 and up.
Meet behind the visitor center in the pines near the walking ramp. Subject to cancelation in the event of inclement
weather.

Trivia with Budds
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Off Leash Social, 234 Denny Mill Rd, Johnson City, 37604, United States
https://www.offleashsocial.com/events

Appalachian Athletic Conference Men's Volleyball Tournament
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-18
Kingsport, TN. – The stage is set for the 2026 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men’s Volleyball Tournament. The eight-team, single-elimination tournament takes place at the Tribe Athletic Complex in Kingsport. Athletes from four states will travel to Kingsport to compete from Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18.
St. Thomas is the regular-season champion and earned the No. 1 seed.
The AAC has one automatic berth to award, which will go to the tournament champion. Here are the tournament seeds:

St. Thomas (FL) (21-4, 14-0 AAC)
Reinhardt (GA) (20-6, 12-2 AAC)
Life (GA) (14-10, 9-5 AAC)
Warner (FL) (8-12, 7-7 AAC)
Bluefield (VA) (10-12, 6-8 AAC*
Truett McConnell (GA) (7-15, 6-8 AAC)
Webber International (FL) (2-16, 2-12 AAC)
Carolina (NC) (1-19, 0-14 AAC)

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students each day. Tickets can be purchased online in advance by clicking here.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 16
Game 1 – No. 1 St. Thomas (21-4) vs. No. 8 Carolina (1-19), 11 am
Game 2 – No. 2 Reinhardt (20-6) vs. No. 7 Webber International (2-16), 1:30 pm
Game 3 – No. 3 Life (14-10) vs. No. 6 Truett McConnell (7-15), 4 pm
Game 4 – No. 4 Warner (8-12) vs. No. 5 Bluefield (10-12), 6:30 pm
Friday, April 17
Game 5 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 1 pm
Game 6 – Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 18
Game 7 – Championship Game – Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 1 pm

ABOUT VISIT KINGSPORT
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Sabine Hill Guided Tours
2026-04-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Sabine Hill Guided Tours
April 4, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 24, & 30 1:30 PM
Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under
Maximum of 12 participants per tour
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The
site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful
and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the
early 19th century. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes
steps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

47TH ANNUAL SPRING NATURE FESTIVAL
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Warrior’s Path State Park, 490 Hemlock Rd, Kingsport, TN, 37663, United States
April 17th-19th
47TH ANNUAL SPRING NATURE FESTIVAL
A weekend FULL of discovery, with talks and hikes on many nature topics, from stream life to wildlife tracking, from night skies to spring wildflowers

Shady Valley Festival of Quilts
2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00
Shady Valley Festival of Quilts
Celebrating America 250
Join us for the Shady Valley Festival of Quilts on Friday & Saturday, April 17–18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Shady Rock School in Shady Valley. This two-day celebration features quilt exhibits and competitions, a Flag Quilt Competition, historical guided tours of the school, vendors, door prizes, food from the Shady Rock School Café, and special daily presentations including the Quilts of Valor Awards.
Admission is $10 for a one-day pass or $15 for a two-day pass; veterans and children under 12 are free. All proceeds benefit Shady Rock School (501(c)(3)).

Carter Mansion Guided Tours
2026-04-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Carter Mansion Guided Tours
April 2, 11, 12, 17, 23, 25, & 26 1:30 PM
Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under
Maximum of 12 participants per tour
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
As our nation celebrates 250 years, step inside a tangible link to America’s founding. Take a guided tour of Tennessee’s
oldest frame house and enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home built by Colonel John Carter between 1775 and
1780. Learn about the historically significant role played by the Carter family in the early settlement of East Tennessee
while you appreciate this gem of historic preservation. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.
Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Maximum of 12 participants per tour
Meet at the Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Jackson Theatre, 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
The Jackson Theatre will present Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star on Friday, April 17 at 7:00pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This special evening of words and music celebrates one of the most influential recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s.

Vernon Dalhart was the first artist to record a million-selling country hit with the two-sided 78 RPM disc featuring “The Wreck of the Old ’97” and “The Prisoner’s Song.” Both recordings are enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and Dalhart was later inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A prolific artist by any standard, he made more than 4,000 recordings between 1916 and 1939.

Despite his massive impact, Dalhart’s legacy has often been overlooked. Many legendary performers, including Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, and Mac Wiseman, have covered songs first recorded by Dalhart, helping to carry his influence through generations of American music.

Drawing on five years of research, music historian Dr. Ted Olson will share the story of Dalhart’s diverse career and explore why his contributions have faded from the spotlight. Jack Hinshelwood, a multi-instrumentalist and singer, will provide the live soundtrack, performing faithful renditions of classics such as “Wreck of the Old ’97,” “The Prisoner’s Song,” “Home on the Range,” “Jesse James,” “The Big Rock Candy Mountains,” “My Blue Ridge Mountain Home,” and more songs that helped shape early country music.
This event is part of the Jackson Theatre’s ongoing collaboration with the International Storytelling Center, highlighting shared programming rooted in storytelling and music.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show. Tickets and more information are available at thejacksontheatre.com.

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Off Leash Social: Game Shows with Budds
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Off Leash Social, 234 Denny Mill Rd, Johnson City, 37604, United States
Game Show Night – Monday, April 17th at 7:00 PM
Put your skills to the test in a night of classic game shows like Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right, Password, and more! Come solo or bring friends—teams compete for a 50% discount on the winning side’s bill. The kitchen stays open late, so come hungry for fun and prizes!

1964 The Tribute
2026-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, TN, 37745, United States
1964 The Tribute
Since the early eighties, “1964”…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by recreating the magic of a live Beatles performance from the early 1960s. Hailed by Rolling Stone as the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth,” the group takes audiences on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history.
For over 40 years, this consistent cast of talented musicians has earned acclaim from critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute. Using period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and unmatched onstage banter, “1964” delivers an experience with artful precision and unerring accuracy.
For those who never saw The Beatles live, this is as close as you’ll get to feeling the mania and magic that brought them to world acclaim. Relive hits like “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” and more in this unforgettable concert experience.
1964 The Tribute

Jonesborough Winter Farmers Market
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Boone Street Market, 101 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States

Free Yoga
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Leash Social, 234 Denny Mill Rd, Johnson City, 37604, United States
Join us for yoga in the park. Free for people. Well behaved dogs welcome. If bringing your pup please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
https://www.offleashsocial.com/events

Off Leash Social: Free Yoga
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Leash Social, 234 Denny Mill Rd, Johnson City, 37604, United States
Free Yoga – Saturday, 11:00 AM
Start your weekend with balance and calm! Join us for a free outdoor yoga session at Off Leash Social. Bring your mat, your energy, and even your pup if you like—everyone is welcome!

Kingsport Arts Festival
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Kingsport, 245 E Main St., Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
Kingsport Cultural Arts is excited to announce the return of the Kingsport Arts Festival. Now in its third year, this one-day event showcases the talents of our region’s best artists and creatives.
The festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18 in the 100 block of Shelby Street and feature the following events and activities:

Chalk art and large canvas finger painting for kids
Glassblowing with Ryan Gothrup
Iron Pour with WNC Sculpture
Juggling, music and storytelling
Raku Ceramics Firing with the Clay Gurus
Tie Dye festival shirts with Engage Kingsport
Watercolor painting for teens and adults

The one-day festival will also feature more than a dozen local and regional vendors, a gallery crawl and a number of demonstrations by local art groups.
“As in previous years, the Kingsport Arts Festival aims to showcase creativity and engagement, where folks can come down and see these works of art being formed before their very eyes,” said Program Leader Linore Huss. “We believe people will not only come away excited, but also inspired by what they learned and created themselves.”
The Kingsport Arts Festival is a partnership between Kingsport Cultural Arts and Engage Kingsport.

About Kingsport Cultural Arts
Kingsport Cultural Arts connects, coordinates and engages the public with a creative community. We operate the Renaissance Arts Center, the Farmers Market Pavilion, the Kingsport Carousel, the Kingsport Arts Festival, Kingsport Public Art Program and a broad range of support to the area’s arts organizations. KCA works in tandem with Engage Kingsport, Inc., the “Friends of the Cultural Arts” group, a private, volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit community organization. For more information, please visit www.artskingsport.org.
About the City of Kingsport
Founded 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.

Kingsport Iron Pour
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00
Kingsport Cultural Arts is excited to announce the return of one of its most popular artistic events – the Iron Pour.
Sculpture artist Joe Bigley and a team of master sculptors will conduct the iron pour demonstration on April 18 (during this year’s Kingsport ARTS Festival). Preparations for the pour will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. with the actual pouring taking place at approximately 2 p.m. Your finished one-of-a-kind art will be ready to take home on April 27.
Bigley and his team will heat up 500 pounds of iron to 3,000 degrees and then when the iron is white hot, pour it into molds made during one of the 10 scratch mold workshops held during the month of March and April.
For those interested in participating in the iron pour will first need to register for one of workshops. Here, participants will scratch unique designs into a 5-inch sand mold which will then be cast with the molten iron to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.
The workshops will be held at the Inventor Center (118 Shelby Street in Kingsport) and cost $23 per person. The event is for ages 18 and up. Children ages 6 to 17 are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided.
The workshops will be held on the following dates:
– March 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– March 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
– March 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
– April 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
– April 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
– April 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– April 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
– April 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To register for a workshop, please visit https://bit.ly/43M8guT. You can also register by going to www.eventbrite.com and searching for “scratch mold workshop.”
For more information about the Iron Pour, please call 423-392-8416 or visit www.artskingsport.org.

About Kingsport Cultural Arts
Kingsport Cultural Arts connects, coordinates and engages the public with a creative community. We operate the Renaissance Arts Center, the Farmers Market Pavilion, the Kingsport Carousel, the Kingsport Arts Festival, Kingsport Public Art Program and a broad range of support to the area’s arts organizations. KCA works in tandem with Engage Kingsport, Inc., the “Friends of the Cultural Arts” group, a private, volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit community organization. For more information, please visit www.artskingsport.org.
About the City of Kingsport
Founded 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.

Burgers & Bluegrass
2026-04-18 16:00

High Time II at Tennessee Hills
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Tennessee Hills Distillery Bristol, 1 Tennessee Hills Way, Bristol, 24201, United States
HIGH TIME II AT TENNESSEE HILLSShadow of the Moon | Grateful Dead TributeSaturday, April 18, 2026 | 6 PM | 90 TN Hills Way, Bristol, TN
Shadow of the Moon brought the hill to life last August. They’re back.
High Time II. Live on the outdoor stage at Tennessee Hills Distillery in Bristol. Grateful Dead covers done the way they’re supposed to sound: loud, loose, and under open sky.
Craft cocktails and beer on tap. Special food menu from the Smokestillery kitchen. Local vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair if you want, but you probably won’t stay in it.
TICKETSGeneral Admission: $20VIP Tickets: $50 (Limited quantity).
VIP gets you balcony seating, a commemorative High Time II poster, access to the dedicated VIP bar, a complimentary food item, and priority service.
ALL AGES EVENT. 21+ to drink.

KnoxCAM: Set Free
2026-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Jackson Theatre, 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
The Jackson Theatre will host a special community event on Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a performance by Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries (KnoxCAM). Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and seating will be first come, first served.
KnoxCAM will present Set Free, a performance centered on themes of hope, redemption, and transformation.
The performance tells the story of Alexander:
Alexander served honorably in the military but returns home to find that he has lost everything. He is desperate…and then a stranger shows up, claiming to know the “truth” and working “miracles”. Are his claims genuine? Can Alexander really be freed from his life of hatred and despair.
This event also serves as a community outreach effort in support of the JAMA Food Pantry. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be collected at the theatre and donated locally.
KnoxCAM is a large performing arts ministry known for bringing productions to a wide range of audiences, including community venues and outreach programs. Their mission is to share messages of hope through music and storytelling beyond traditional church settings.
The event is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required.
Event Details:
KnoxCAM presents Set Free
Saturday, April 18
6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
The Jackson Theatre
121 W. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN
Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring a non-perishable item for donation.
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About The Jackson Theatre: The Jackson Theatre is a fully restored theatre in the heart of historic downtown Jonesborough. Serving as a vibrant hub for the arts, it now operates as a music venue, theater, and film house, bringing entertainment and culture to the community again. For tickets and more information, visit thejacksontheatre.com or follow us on social media @thejacksontheatre.

Jon Stetson's Mind Reading Confidential
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Auditorium at St. James, 3220 St. James Rd., Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States

An Evening with Jon Stetson
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Auditorium at St. James, 3220 St. James Rd., Greeneville, TN, 37743, United States
Date & Time

Sat, Apr 18, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Location

Appalachian Auditorium at St. James
3220 Saint James Road
Greeneville, TN 37743

Description

Optional dinner starts at 5 pm (menu to be announced). Reservations are appreciated at 423-329-4453.
Jon Stetson is the one Entertainer/Speaker who understands the importance of capturing the Mind share and the Heart share of his audiences. As America’s Master Mentalist, he was the inspiration for the show “The Mentalist”.
The Stetson Experience is intelligent, interactive, sophisticated fun. Along with hundreds of corporate appearances, Jon has performed for three U.S. Presidents, The King of Sweden, The Royal Family of Monaco, and has appeared on several major Television Networks.
Interjecting uproarious comedy into each program, Jon creates a hilarious and unique presentation that never fails to blow the audience away. Stetson blends the art of Mystery with the study of Psychology, the predictability of human nature and the power of intuition, with a disarming sense of humor as he really like fun and games like WoW Classic, learn more about this game here. The result is slack jawed amazement, where the most skeptical of audience members begin to feel a renewed sense of wonder as impossibilities become realities.
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