Welcome to America’s First Frontier Calendar of Events Table of Contents For a comprehensive listing of Northeast Tennessee Area Map . 16-17 events visit www.netta.com. Attractions . 12-14 Bed & Breakfast and Inns . .24 A Regional Sampling Cabins, Cottages & Rental Property . .24 Calendar of Events (A Regional Sampling) . .2 SPRING (March, April, May) Campgrounds . 22. March Ford Fan Friday and Food City Family Race Night, Bristol Cultural Arts & Museums . 15,18 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, Bristol Restaurants . 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, Bristol Festivals & Fairs . 19 May Iris Festival, Greeneville Golf Courses . 21 Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival, Sneedville Historic Sites . 14-15 Hotels & Convention Centers . 26-28 SUMMER ( June, July, August) Recreation . 20-21 June Native American Festival, Elizabethton Retreats, Guesthouses and Lodges . 25 Covered Bridge Festival, Elizabethton Shopping . 23 Blue Plum Festival, Johnson City NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol Supporters . 29-30 Rhododendron Festival, Roan Mountain Transportation . 12 Historic Blountville Craft Fair Tours & Special Event Planning . 12. Visitor Information and Services . 4-10 July Pepsi Independence Day Celebration, Johnson City Rogersville’s Fourth of July Celebration, Rogersville Historic Jonesborough Days, Jonesborough Fun Fest, Kingsport “Liberty - The Saga of Sycamore Shoals” Key To Abbreviations Tennessee Official Outdoor Drama, Elizabethton AC ~ Admission Charge Annual Quiltfest, Jonesborough F/HA ~ Full Handicapped Accessibility August AHDRA Thunder in the Valley Nationals, Bristol L/HA ~ Limited Handicapped Accessibility Morristown Ad Appalachian Fair, Gray PC ~ Personal Check Food City Family Race Night, Bristol TC ~ Travelers Check NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Bristol CC ~ Credit Card Accepted NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, Bristol SCD ~ Senior Citizen Discount Umoja Unity Festival, Johnson City ~ Tales & Trails Designated Sites See Pages 4-10 & 16-17 FALL (September, October, November) ~ Level 3 Members September Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Bristol Super Chevy Weekend, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol Historic Blountville Battle Reenactment Bluegrass Half Marathon October Heritage Days, Rogersville Cranberry Festival, Shady Valley National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough Unicoi County Apple Festival, Erwin Hancock County Fall Festival, Sneedville November Speedway in Lights, Bristol Winterfest, Elizabethton WINTER (December, January, February) December Christmas Progressive Dinner & Tour of Homes, Jonesborough Speedway in Lights, Bristol January Niswonger Indoor Track & Field Invitational, Johnson City from fly-fishing to mountain biking, antique-shopping to barbecue-hopping. Speedway in Lights, Bristol there’s always plenty to be doing in northeast tennessee. NETTA.COM 2 www.netta.com www.netta.com 3 VisitorVisitor InformationInformation & Services Visitor Information & Services Visitor Information & Services Bristol Elizabethton Erwin Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau Elizabethton/Carter County Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce 20 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620 Tourism Development Council 100 South Main Avenue • Erwin, TN 37650 423-989-4850 • www.visitbristoltnva.org 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, P.O. Box 190 423-743-3000 • [email protected] [email protected] Elizabethton, TN 37644 423-547-3850 www.unicoicounty.org www.tourcartercounty.com 1 [email protected] irthplace of Country 2 ycamore Shoals State he Valley Beautiful BMusic Alliance Historic Area TLose yourself in the natural Recognized by the U.S. Congress as the S beauty visible from a mountaintop vista The first permanent settlement outside official “Birthplace of Country Music,” or from the warmth of a sun-drenched the thirteen colonies, Sycamore Shoals Bristol plays tribute to the heritage of valley below. Unicoi County is known as served as the muster point for the traditional bluegrass and country music. The Valley Beautiful for its elegant and Overmountain Men on their way to Daily concerts, events, and jam-sessions divine scenery, which will indulge your the Battle of King’s Mountain. Visit are available year-round at a variety of venues. The Bristol senses, enrich your spirit, and enliven your soul. the reconstruction of Fort Watauga, explore the museum and Rhythm & Roots Reunion Music Festival in September hosts 100 South Main Avenue • Erwin enjoy the year-round interpretive program. An outdoor drama, more than a dozen stages with over 100 artists. Bristol is also 423-743-3000 “Liberty-The Saga of Sycamore Shoals” is offered in mid-July. the home place of Tennessee Ernie Ford. [2 hrs.], Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 1- 4:30 p.m. Contact the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance for 1651 W. Elk Ave. • Elizabethton nicoi County a schedule of daily music events. 423-543-5808 UHeritage Museum Open M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 276-645-0111 From the turn-of-the-century Main www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org oan Mountain Street representation to the Indian artifacts display…from the Blue Ridge 10 ristol Motor Speedway RRhododendron Gardens Pottery exhibit to the railroading A naturalist’s paradise, rich in plant and & Dragway memorabilia, you will discover the rich B animal life, the 6,285-foot peak offers Get up-close and personal with variety of the area’s heritage. The museum, located on the breathtaking views of the Appalachian America’s favorite NASCAR track. The grounds of the Erwin National Fish Hatchery, preserves the Mountain range. In mid-June the Speedway’s new fan zone provides an unique history of this small mountain community. intimate look at racing with interactive Catawba rhododendron burst into [2 Hrs.], T-Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. May-Oct. videos, a replica of the track’s 36 a spectacular display of blossoms covering more than 600 Federal Fish Hatchery Rd. • Erwin banking, drag-racing simulators, and real cross-sectioned stock acres—the largest natural rhododendron garden in the world. 423-743-9449 cars. Get your taste of the driver’s perspective with a guided The Roan Mountain State Park offers cabins, camping, hiking, track tour, which even includes a ride around the “World’s Fastest tennis, swimming and picnicking. olichucky River Open Daily 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • 1015 Highway 14 Spend a day rafting on the Half-Mile.” Roan Mountain • 423-772-0190 • 1-800-250-8620 Track Tours Available • Nov.-Feb. M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. churningN white water of the river which Mar.-Oct. M-S. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun. Noon-4 p.m. winds its way through the deepest *Tours not given during weeks of major Speedway or oe River Covered gorge in the Eastern United States. Or Dragway events. Bridge relax near one of its forest-crested cliffs 151 Speedway Blvd. • Bristol • 423-989-6960 D Heavy oak planks, hand-forged nails and have your five senses soothed by and threaded spikes have helped the constantly moving waters. ristol Caverns Covered Bridge remain beautiful and 423-743-3000 BYour imagination will see unique functional. Built in 1882, it is one of figures in the stalactites and stalagmites the few remaining covered bridges in created by nature’s hand over the last Tennessee. The Doe River Covered Bridge is recognized by 400 million years. Once used by Indians the Tennessee Historical Commission, National Register of as an attack and escape route, the Historic Places and the Historic Engineering Record. underground river remains an intriguing Located off Hwy. 19E. • Elizabethton feature of this beautifully accessible cavern. 423-547-3850 [1 Hr.], Open Daily-seasonal hrs. 1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy. • Bristol • 423-878-2011 Designated Sites 4 www.netta.com www.netta.com 5 Visitor Information & Services Visitor Information & Services Visitor Information & Services Greeneville Jonesborough Johnson City Greene County Partnership Tourism Department Historic Jonesborough Tourism Department Johnson City Convention & Visitors Bureau 115 Academy Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659 603 E. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37605 423-638-4111 • www.visitGreenevilleTN.com 866-401-4223 • www.historicjonesborough.com 423-461-8000 or 800-852-3392 [email protected] [email protected] www.visitjohnsoncitytn.com [email protected] avy Crockett Birthplace onesborough’s Historic 3 ocky Mount Living DState Park JDistrict RMuseum The celebrated frontiersman, warrior, Following a multi-million dollar Step into the year 1791 at Rocky and backwoods statesman was born restoration in 1969, Tennessee’s oldest Mount Living Museum, the First on the banks of the Nolichucky River town became the first Tennessee town Headquarters of the Southwest Territory where vividly dressed in 1786. The cabin has been restored to be placed on the National Register interpreters entertain and educate and furnished in the period style. of Historic Places. Jonesborough throughout the year. The site includes a large picnic and camping area. Crockett uniquely blends historic sites, distinctive architecture, specialty [1.5 Hrs.], Mar. - Mid Dec. (first and second Fri. and GREENE was massacred at the Alamo along with other Tennessee shops and restaurants to entice visitors. Sat. in Dec.). T-S 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Labor Day, Volunteers. Visitors Center Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day • 200 Hyder Hill Rd. • Piney Flats COUNTY [1 Hr.], Museum: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-538-7396 • 1-888-538-1791 TOURISM 1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd. • Limestone 117 Boone St. • Jonesborough 1-866-401-4223 • www.historicjonesborough.com 423-257-2167 ipton-Haynes State 11 ndrew Johnson onesborough/Washington THistoric Site County and Chester Inn This 18th century home is the site of a ANational Historic Site J historic battle of forces between John Trace the life of Andrew Johnson, an Museums Sevier and Col. John Tipton. industrious tailor who became the 17th Discover the story of Jonesborough [1 Hr.], M-S 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. President of the United States. The site and Washington County through the Apr.-mid Nov. includes the tailor shop, 1830’s Johnson artifacts, maps and history. See the Alternate winter hours for Dec.-Mar.