“Mouse House” by Gail Oliver, from last year’s Tiny Art Throwdown. It is a survivor that can still be found in downtown Johnson City.

Little Chicago Street Art Throwdown accepting entries

Create Appalachia, Nelson Fine Art and the Johnson City Downtown Merchants Association are partnering to sponsor this year’s Street Art Throwdown in which there will be an urban art demonstration on Buffalo Street and three separate art competitions.

Yesterday at 10:18 PM

Old Glory is prominently displayed in this scene from "Liberty!"

Sycamore Shoals State Park

Veterans admitted for free to Liberty! on Thursday

ELIZABETHTON — “Liberty!” Tennessee’s official outdoor drama will be saluting the nation’s military veterans on Thursday with free admission for all veterans and an escort.

Updated Jul 19, 2017 at 8:27 AM

Adult Prom

Adult prom allows revelers to relive the best years of their lives

Did you ever think it would be nice to relive those awkward teenage years, where your body and hormones had most of the control over your mind and much more important than that C in Mrs. Denny’s English class was who would settle for your company at the prom?

Jul 16, 2017 at 6:04 PM

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Brothers bring 37-year-old rivalry to Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Tennessee brothers Braidy and Brent Miller have been at it for 37 years.

Updated Jul 9, 2017 at 9:38 PM

First Friday

First Friday brings fun to downtown Johnson City

Twirling hula hoops, colorful artwork and piping hot calzones were just a few of the sights along Main Street on Friday evening.

Jul 7, 2017 at 11:05 PM

First Friday

First Friday returns with community art, a bike contest, aerial dancers and more

First Friday will be held the evening of July 7 on the streets of downtown Johnson City.

Updated Jul 7, 2017 at 8:35 AM

This plaque is just one of more than a hundred that will be presented at Saturday's annual car show in downtown Elizabethton.

Carter County Car Club

Annual Carter County Car Show coming up Saturday

ELIZABETHTON — Tomorrow is the second Saturday in July, and that means it is time for the annual Carter County Car Show.

Updated Jul 6, 2017 at 8:49 PM

Attendees and their families went all out at this year's annual parade in Erwin. And so did the pets!

Johnson City

Thousands across the region celebrate Independence Day

Thousands of folks across the region participated in the many events happening across Northeast Tennessee for Independence Day. Here is a roundup of the Fourth of July festivities that happened in Elizabethton, Erwin and Johnson City.

Updated Jul 4, 2017 at 10:32 PM

Independence Day

Reminder: July 4th events

Feeling particularly patriotic? Here are 6 ways to celebrate the nation’s 241st birthday.

Updated Jul 3, 2017 at 4:12 PM

Jonesborough

Jonesborough Days decrees best-dressed dogs

Jonesborough was taken over by dogs during the last day of the Jonesborough Days festival for the first-annual Dogs Days of Summer contest.

Updated Jul 2, 2017 at 10:28 PM

Participants in the Jonesborough Day parade wave at spectators as they travel along Main Street in Jonesborough.

Jonesborough Days

'Almost a family reunion': Multitudes turn out for Jonesborough Days parade

Politicians, tractors, a marching band and lots and lots of American flags.

Jul 1, 2017 at 10:23 PM

The patriotic festivities will begin Tuesday morning with the annual Welcome Home Veterans Parade through downtown Erwin

Erwin Welcome Home Veterans Parade

July Fourth festivities lined up in Erwin and Unicoi

The towns of Erwin and Unicoi are inviting neighbors from across the region to a day long line up of Independence Day celebrations.

Jun 30, 2017 at 10:16 PM

The Washington County Democratic Party has created a Lorax-themed float to enter into Saturday's Jonesborough Days Parade.

Jonesborough Days Festival

Local Democrats participating in Jonesborough Days Parade for first time; GOP entering Greeneville, Kingsport parades

Washington County’s two major political parties will take a break from current events this holiday week and indulge in a bit of fun.

Jun 29, 2017 at 10:45 PM

Jonesborough Days Festival

Moon Pies & Dog Days: Here's what you need to know about Jonesborough Days 2017

New events are coming to Jonesborough Days in its 47th annual year. Hosted by the Town of Jonesborough to support its historic downtown on the weekend before the 4th of July, Jonesborough Days is changing things up a bit by offering new gigs along with its pre-Independence Day traditions.

Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Fireworks from a previous Pepsi Independence Day Celebration at Freedom Hall

July 4th

Patriots be ready: Here's your guide to the 4th of July in NE Tennessee

Independence Day is one of the nation’s most beloved traditions, as Americans of varied professions, political persuasions, faiths and ethnicities celebrate the common bonds of citizenship.

Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 4:24 PM