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 […]

The Carter County Omnium will be June 1-2, 2024. It continues the three-race event in East Tennessee since 2006 with cash prizes of $10,000+. This points stage race combines a major climbing road race with a short time trial and a criterium (closed circuit race). For participants, it has honed their form so the next […]

The City of Elizabethton, Tennessee is proud to welcome the Rocket Man Show (Elton John Tribute). Scotsman Rus Anderson is Elton John's official double for his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" world tour media campaign. Hand-picked by Elton John, Rus recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton John like no other. The Rocket […]

The Covered Bridge Jam's Bluegrass Jamboree will feature some of the genre's most popular artists. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for a full day of bluegrass music at Covered Bridge Park. This event is free of charge. Food trucks will be available for food and snacks purchases. Schedule Stemwinder 12:00pm Hollow […]

June 1947 saw the first of the Rhododendron Festivals, conceived and carried out by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club as a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent. This festival has continued uninterrupted for over sixty years. The festival is held annually in June. […]