Get your barbecue, blues and brews at Covered Bridge Park on Saturday

ELIZABETHTON — Do you like to sample barbecue from several of the best purveyors of barbecue in the region and wash it down with some of the best local beers?

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Umoja Festival

With new events scheduled, the 2017 Umoja Festival set for Sept. 29-30

The Umoja Festival, which will take place in downtown Johnson City on Sept. 29 and 30, will feature a large lineup of entertainment, all with the aim of turning the downtown district into a melting pot over the weekend.

Updated Yesterday at 4:25 PM

A drag show closed out the festival with performers from New Beginnings taking the stage, which drew almost every single person at the festival to find a spot by the lake.

Pride Community Center of the Tri Cities

"These are our mountains too"

Rainbow flags flew high at the 4th annual end of Pride Summer Festival at the Lakefront at Winged Deer Park on Saturday Sept. 16.

Updated Sep 16, 2017 at 11:13 PM

Bristol Rhythm & Roots

Nonpartisan Harmony: Sens. Alexander, Kaine open Bristol Rhythm & Roots with musical jam

BRISTOL — Political boundaries may separate Congress on legislation, but it sure didn’t separate Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander and Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine’s love for playing music.

Updated Sep 15, 2017 at 11:42 PM

The view walking on State Street in Downtown Bristol at the 17th annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion.

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion

Walk the line at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion

Over 150 artists playing on 20 different stages is only part of this annual festival in Bristol in the Tennessee/Virginia state line.

Sep 15, 2017 at 10:54 PM

Erwin Elephant Revival

Elephant Revival returns to Erwin

The Second annual Erwin Elephant Revival will get underway this weekend with the kickoff of a townwide scavenger hunt to run through next week.

Updated Sep 14, 2017 at 10:13 PM

Events

9th annual Blountville flea market and yard sale set for Saturday

The event will include arts and crafts, flea market goods and yard sale items, great food and some exciting music.

Sep 8, 2017 at 12:56 PM

Tweetsie Trail

Tweetsie Trail Treasure Trip reset for October

ELIZABETHTON — Heavy rains on Saturday morning led to the postponement of the Tweetsie Trails Treasure Trip.

Sep 5, 2017 at 10:02 PM

TWRA

TWRA brings a little bit of wildlife to the fair

The Tennessee WIldlife Resources Agency Wildlife Exhibit comes to life, taking fair-goers for a short walk into the wild

Aug 26, 2017 at 10:41 PM

ducks

The fair is known for it's big attractions, but the little ones are definitely worth seeing.

You haven’t even seeen cute until you’ve seen these ducklings sliding down a tiny slide.

Updated Aug 26, 2017 at 12:03 AM

Demolition derby at the Appalachian Fair.

out & about

7 Out & About Things to Do

Here are seven ways to enjoy life in Northeast Tennessee. It’s a big weekend at the Appy Fair, and there are plenty of music and theater opportunities around the region.

Updated Aug 25, 2017 at 9:23 AM

Appalachian Fair

The Appalachian Fair Livestock Show: Big business

Winners are chosen based on different criteria, according to Cunningham, who said the show will feature more than 300 beef cattle, 270 dairy cattle and 400 sheep over the course of the Appalachian Fair.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 at 11:06 PM

Literature

Looking for a chance to show off your creativity? Check out this year's Johnson City Zine Fest

“From the very first year, there’s always been at least a few individuals showcasing their work for the first time. For me, this is the greatest reward in organizing the festival,” organizer Suzie Kelly said.

Aug 19, 2017 at 8:47 PM