REGIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Want to find something great to do this weekend, or plan ahead for a group tour? See our Calendar of Events below. There's something for everyone in historic Sullivan County and the entire region... Whether you are interested activities in the great outdoors, or simply want to go to a play or concert, check out our list.

Planning to host an event in the region? Send us an email with the details and we will review for listing on our website and social media, all free of charge! Email info to matthew.johnson@sullivancountytn.gov

September 2023

September 13, 2023 – Ben Folds - Paramount Bristol - 518 State St.,Bristol, TN 37620, Born and raised in North Carolina, Folds first rose to fame in the mid-’90s with Ben Folds Five, whose acerbic, genre-bending take on piano pop helped define an entire era of alternative rock. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our Box Office opens 2 hours before showtime. For shows not already sold out, tickets will be available at the door on the day of show for an additional cost of $5 (+tax and service fee). BUYER BEWARE! Third party tickets (StubHub, eTix, VividSeats, etc.) will NOT be honored. Tickets are available via paramountbristol.org or our Box Office ONLY.  All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.  Outside food and drinks are not allowed

September 16, 2023 – Bass Pro Shops Night Race- Bristol Motor Speedway, 151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol, TN 37620 The famed Night Race Returns to Bristol Sept. 16, 2023 for the NASCAR Playoffs. Be a part of the most popular race in NASCAR. 7:30-11:00pm

September 16, 2023 – EW&F Tribute - Paramount Bristol - 518 State St.,Bristol, TN 37620, The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Earth, Wind and Fire. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our Box Office opens 2 hours before showtime. Tickets range from $25.00 - $58.50 (prices include all applicable fees and taxes ) / Members save at least $5 per ticket. For shows not already sold out, tickets will be available at the door on the day of show for an additional cost of $5 (+tax and service fee). BUYER BEWARE! Third party tickets (StubHub, eTix, VividSeats, etc.) will NOT be honored. Tickets are available via paramountbristol.org or our Box Office ONLY.  All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.  Outside food and drinks are not allowed.

September 17, 2023 – The 45th Annual Allendale Car Show - Corvette 70th Anniversary-Allendale Mansion - 4444 West Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660, The Dan’l Boone Region Car Club of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) will hold its 45th Annual Allandale Car Show on Sunday, September 17 at the beautiful and historic Allandale Mansion 4444 West Stone Drive in Kingsport Tennessee. Top 25 and 30 plaques will be awarded around 3:00 PM or when awards tabulation is complete. Limited-edition dash plaques will be available to the first 300 show registrants.

September 23-24, 2023 – Fall Folk Arts Festival - The Exchange Place- 4812 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664, People in the Tri-Cities and the Appalachian Highlands have grown up with the Exchange Place, and especially with its seasonal celebrations. And now, one of the oldest fairs of its kind in our region will be entering its second half-century, as Exchange Place Living History Farm holds its Fall Folk Arts Festival for the 51st time. A joyous celebration of pioneer arts and crafts and the harvest season, the festival will take place on Saturday, September 23, from 10 am until 5pm, and Sunday, September 24 from noon until 5pm. Admission is $5, with those under 12 admitted free. As always, proceeds go towards the care of the farm's animals and the continued restoration and preservation of the site, located at 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport, Tennessee and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public.

October 2023

October 6-7, 2023 – Country Thunder Bristol 2023-Bristol Motor Speedway, 151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol, TN 37620, Country Thunder comes roaring back to Bristol Motor Speedway in 2023 with superstar Eric Church and Country legends, Brooks and Dunn! Friday, October 6 - Saturday, October 7, 2023 3:00PM-11:00PM Visit Country Thunder Bristol | Events | Bristol Motor Speedway for ticket, parking, and camping information.

October 19, 2023 –Farm & Fun Time featuring Rodney Crowell - Paramount Bristol - 518 State St.,Bristol, TN 37620, Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Our Box Office opens 2 hours before showtime. For shows not already sold out, tickets will be available at the door on the day of show for an additional cost of $5 (+tax and service fee). BUYER BEWARE! Third party tickets (StubHub, eTix, VividSeats, etc.) will NOT be honored. Tickets are available via paramountbristol.org or our Box Office ONLY.  All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.  Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
 

October 21, 2023 – Heritage Festival - 3425 Highway 126, Blountville, TN 37617, Craft Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks, The Historic Deery Inn will be open for Tours (Donations Accepted), The Deery Inn Grounds will feature Old Fashion Games, Pumpkin Painting, Children will have an opportunity to make Cornhusk Dolls (Sullivan County Historic Preservation Association Featured Partner). Also, a Miss Heritage Festival Pageant will take place at First Baptist Church 3358 HWY 126 Blountville, TN. Age Divisions: Girls ~ 0-12, 13-24, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19-24; Boys: 0-2, 3-6 age groups. $25.00 Entry Fee Deposit due by October 17, 2023 or $5 late charge at the Door. Mary Hamilton - 621 Fairview Ave Kingsport, TN 37660 Contact information on Miss Heritage Festival 423-612-8247

October 29, 2023 – Trick or Treat on the Street -Downtown Kingsport, Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660, Kick-off Halloween with Trick or Treating in Downtown Kingsport! Merchants will hand out candy throughout downtown from 12 – 2 pm. Crafts and treats with Kingsport Public Library at Glen Bruce Park 12 – 2pm. Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest with PEAK at Centennial Park at 1pm.

October 31, 2023 – Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Trunk or Treat -1651 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, TN 37617, The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office will host their annual Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 31, from 5pm-8pm at the old Blountville Middle School Campus.

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ONGOING EVENTS

• Old Deery Inn and Museum. Step back in time as you visit this lovely hidden gem in downtown Historic Blountville! Tours include rooms of beautiful antiques inside the 2-story inn, and visitors will also enjoy seeing the dependency buildings including the old brick kitchen, slave quarters, blacksmith shop and more! A must-see for early Tennessee history! Tickets are $5 per person; suggested donation encouraged by Sullivan County Historic Preservation Association, children under 12 are Free. (423) 323-4660.
• TAMHA Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association holds jam sessions at 6PM every Friday at the Anderson Townhouse in historic downtown Blountville. Free and open to the general public. Anderson Townhouse is also home to the Ralph Blizard Museum
• Antique Car Show, Friday nights, 6 PM to 8 PM, May thru October, TriSummit Bank parking lot across from the train station in downtown Bristol. Info at 423.646.7780.
• Blountville Farmers Market, 12 Noon, each Thurs., April through October, located behind the old Sullivan County Courthouse at Blountville. Info at 423.323.4660.
• Cooper's Gem Mine, 11 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, and 12 Noon to 5 PM on Saturdays, from the 1st of April through October 31. For group tours and information, please call (423) 323-5680. Beginning in October 2015, an online store will be available at coopersgemmine.com and will include natural artifacts.
  
• Sullivan County Historical and Genealogical Society meets bimonthly at 7PM, 3rd Thursday evening of each month,Sullivan County Department of Archives & Tourism, downtown Blountville. Free admission. General public is cordially invited. (423) 323-4660.
• Sons of the Confederate Veterans, John Singleton Mosby Camp #1409, meets at 6PM, 4th Monday of each month, Mama's House Buffet, John B. Dennis Parkway, Kingsport, TN.
• Sons of Confederate Veterans, Robert D. Powell Camp, meets at 7PM, 3rd Monday of each month, Rutledge House Community Center, Blountville, TN.
• Netherland Inn, Open Saturday and Sunday - May through October. Hours: 2p.m. to 4p.m. Admission: Adults $4.00 and age 6 and under $1.00. Group Tours: April through October by appointment- School, Civic and Church Groups Welcome!
• Bristol Farmers Market, May 1 thru October 31, Saturdays 7 AM to Noon, and Wednesdays 3 PM to 7 PM.
• Sullivan County Preservation Association, 3rd Thursday of each month, 7pm, Community Center at Blountville.
• Kingsport Farmers Market, 7 AM to 1 PM, Wednesdays and Saturdays, corner of Clinchfield and Center Streets. Info at 423.246.6550.
• Appalachian Ghostwalks, ongoing daily/nightly tours. Reservations required. Interested parties should call (423) 743-WALK (9255) for reservations.       

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