Join us at the park Visitors Center for a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy historically dressed carolers, Christmas stories, an art show exhibit, a craft project the whole family can participate in making, and more. Shop with local artisans and makers and visit our gift shop and bookstore to check off your Christmas shopping list!

Join us in Downtown Elizabethton to Shop Small on Small Business Saturday! You're invited to celebrate this special day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help our community thrive and stay vibrant. Founded by American Express […]

Join us for a special evening in Downtown Elizabethton to enjoy extended holiday shopping hours, delicious beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic offered), & the magic of Christmas! --- Participating Businesses --- August Muse* Auntie A's Barkery Boomtown & Co.* Cottage Boutique* Duck Crossing Antique Mall Eagle Center Antiques Joy's Fabulous Finds Made on Elk* Simple […]

Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00, & 8:20 P.M. Price: Adults - $14.00; Ages 12 and Under - $10.00 Max: 12 per tour Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Tennessee’s oldest frame-house takes on a special atmosphere during the holiday season. Learn about the Christmas traditions of Colonial America […]

Main Street Elizabethton is excited to host the annual Elizabethton Christmas Parade in Downtown Elizabethton on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. The theme of this year’s parade is “Season of Lights”. Participants are encouraged to decorate floats that shine. This year’s theme is all about showcasing the magic of Christmas through the joy […]

To close out the holiday season with a touch of whimsy, join us, along with the Elizabethton Chamber and the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library, for Grinchmas in the Park. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, participate in gingerbread house smashing with the Grinch, have a snowball fight with the abominable snowman, and enjoy cookies with the […]

TO SUPPORT… Hear the future of music at our Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round where songwriters will compete for top honors. Full details at tnsongwritersweek.com and purchase tickets at www.bonniekatetheater.org/events TO COMPETE… Tell the world you’ve arrived by signing up to compete at our Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round. Visit tnsongwritersweek.com for complete details. SIGNUP […]

16th Annual Friends of Roan Mountain Winter Naturalists' Rally Saturday, February 17, 2024 Join Friends of Roan Mountain on Saturday, February 17th at Roan Mountain State Park for a winter celebration of the Roan Highlands! Since 2007 the Winter Naturalists' Rally has drawn hardy nature enthusiasts from far and wide to Roan Mountain on a […]

The 6th Annual Johnson City Jazz Festival at the Carnegie Hotel. 3 nights of great Jazz in a great setting. All nights begin at 8pm. The line-up of performers, dates and times are at JohnsonCityJazzFestival.com Thursday night (3/21) is free to all with excellent regional talent playing in both Wellington's bar room and the Ball […]

This will be the 65th year that naturalists and those that love nature have been gathering at Roan Mountain for the Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally. This spring ’s rally is set to be one of the finest with evening speakers Marci Spencer and Sharon Mammoser, lunchtime activities, a lunchtime program by Sharon Mammoser, a […]

The 4th annual Music & Miles Half Marathon returns May 11th! Enjoy live music throughout the course and start and finish at the covered bridge in Downtown Elizabethton. Visit thegoosechase.org/musicandmiles for more information and to register. Date : Saturday, May 11, 2024 Location : Elizabethton, TN (start/finish 3rd St) Time : 7:30 a.m. Packet Pickup […]

Experience the story of Sycamore Shoals at the largest 18th century living history event in the state! Join over 200 living history demonstrators, re-enactors, and heritage interpreters as they bring the 18th century frontier to life. Visit the military encampment, native camp and Fort Watauga, shop with period vendors, enjoy Revolutionary War era tactical demonstrations […]