Events
Use our regional directory to search for events in Northeast Tennessee and surrounding areas. All information was provided by event sponsors. Circumstances occasionally force changes in dates of events. Also, some events have an admission charge (AC). Please call the numbers listed for additional information or call the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association at (423) 913-5550 or (800) 468-6882.
Please let event sponsors know that you learned about them on the Official "Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Website".
Strolling & Stories Tours
in Historic Jonesborough. Positive Solutions Tours brings Jonesborough's history to life through storytelling on our morning "Strolling & Stories" guided walking tour. Tour departs from the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center. Admission charge.
423.753.9882
www.positivesolutionstours.com
Old-Time Appalchian Music Jam
Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association [TAMHA] holds an old-time Appalchian music jam session every Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Musicians and anyone who wish to attend are welcome.
423-323-4660
www.historicsullivan.com
Also, TAMHA hosts an old-time jam session at the Bristol, Tennessee Welcome Center each Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All events are free and open to the general public.
Contra Dances
at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center. Dances are scheduled the first and third Saturdays every month with live bands. All dances are smoke and alcohol free. No partner is necessary. Families and children are welcome. Open to beginners and advanced dancers. Class for beginners at 7 p.m. Contra Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission charge. 423.913.3246. www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org
Old-Time Jam Session
Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association [TAMHA] hosts an old-time jam session at the Bristol, Tennessee Welcome Center each Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
423-323-4660
www.historicsullivan.com
Also an old-time Appalchian music jam session is held every Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Musicians and anyone who wish to attend are welcome. All events are free and open to the general public.
Storytelling Tuesday Evenings
at The Cranberry Thistle in downtown Jonesborough. Hours: 7 pm - 8:30 pm every Tuesday. Located across from the courthouse on Main and presented by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild. Admission charge. 423.753.0090. www.thecranberrythistle.com
Proud Annie Mystery Theatre
at Proud Annie Mystery Theatre in Historic Jonesborough. An audience - participation murder-solving mystery located in the restored Rhea - Mckinley House, built in 1857. Admission charge includes six - course gourmet dinner. Dinner performances begin at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. Prizes for best costume and for solving mystery are awarded. You’ll laugh ‘til you die!
423.753.3735
www.proudannie.com
Star Watch
at Bays Mountain Park & Plantarium in Kingsport. Each Saturday Evenings during March, April, October and November. Begins at dusk.
View the night sky with many large telescopes at our observatories. See fascinating celestial objects like planets, the moon, star clusters, nebulae & galaxies.
Typically our telescopes can show you star clusters, nebulous gas clouds, colorful multiple star systems and distant galaxies. We can see features of the bright planets and our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is a remarkable sight. The instruments at Bays Mountain reveal thousands of craters, mountains and lava plains.
423-229-9447
www.baysmountain.com
Sun Watch
at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium in Kingsport. Saturday and Sunday afternoons 3 - 3:30 p.m* March through November.
Safely view the surface of the Sun through specially filtered telescopes. With our instruments it is possible to view a wide variety of eruptive disturbances on the Sun including sunspots, prominences and solar flares.
Be sure to bring warm clothes for the Nighttime Observing. Though the day may be sunny and warm, the temperature can drop after the sun goes down. Having the proper clothing will make your experience much more enjoyable.
*Viewing is cancelled if it is cloudy.
(423) 229-9447
www.baysmountain.com
Equine Elegance Carriage Rides & Tours of Historic Jonesborough
in Historic Jonesborough. Horse-drawn tours of the historic district. Rides dependent upon weather and traffic. Admission charge. Seasonal. 423.753.2903. www.theweddingloft.com
Storytelling Live! Teller-in-Residence
at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough. In its 9th season, the renowned Teller-in-Residence program highlights 26 of America’s best-loved storytellers. With an exciting 2010 schedule, enjoy a different artist each week, May - October. Hours: 2 p.m. daily Tuesday - Saturday. Selected special evening and children's program. Call for a complete schedule.
Ticket information: www.storytellingcenter.net/tir/index.htm
www.storytellingcenter.net
800-952-8392
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