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Blue Plate Special
Blue Plate Special, Northeast Tennessee’s most prolific and attractive improv troupe, returns to The Capitol Theater in Downtown Greeneville on May 4th, at 7:00 PM for their monthly residency. From their first performance at the Blue Moon Dinner Theater in Johnson City on Valentine’s day 2014, Blue Plate Special has performed all over our region […]
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Barbara McBride-Smith Wants to Tell You a Story
Texas native and Tennessee transplant Barbara McBride-Smith will soon share a week’s worth of tales as Jonesborough’s next storyteller in residence. During her residency, which is part of a program that was the first of its kind in the world, the storyteller will perform daily matinees and one exclusive nighttime concert. McBride-Smith’s appearance is sponsored […]
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MerleFest
Now that MerleFest, presented by Window World, is only one week away, annual festival-goers have surely begun planning their weekends. For those who have not, however, here are five sure-to-be epic experiences that shouldn’t be missed. Make a note or two and join a welcoming legion of music fans in Wilkesboro, N.C., from April 25th […]
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Over the Edge: Rappelling for a Reason
What would you do to help a child in need? Just about anything? How about rappel down the 200ft tall “BRISTOL” tower at Bristol Motor Speedway to help improve the lives of children in our region? Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) and YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are inviting the public to step up and […]
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The Answer
The Answer was founded on July 4th, 2018, by Trevor Leonard after personally experiencing the effects that Hemp and CBD use had on his, and his brother’s, arthritis and joint pain. The two brothers, Trevor and Wes, now operate The Answer together. The Answer strives to educate the community on the benefits of Hemp and […]
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Sew Crazy
Sew Crazy Meeting is set for Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 201 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City. The group will be working on Baby Sensory Squares for: Organization: Johnson City Public Library Program: Literacy focus with inclusion of sensory development Age group: Babies (1-18 months) […]
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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy celebrates 45 years of conservation
Appalachian Spring Conservation Celebration on Thursday, May 16 at USA Raft Adventure Resort in Erwin, TN On Thursday, May 16, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) will celebrate its 45th anniversary with the Appalachian Spring Conservation Celebration from 5 to 8 pm at the USA Raft Adventure Resort on the banks of the Nolichucky River, […]
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JRT presents HARVEY
The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre is excited to bring the classic comedy Harvey to their stage May 10-26. JRT’s well-known actor Lucas Schmidt will be portraying Elwood P. Dowd, the role made popular by Jimmy Stewart in the 1950 film. Get your tickets now to see him and the rest of the talented cast. Elwood P. […]
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Gavin Whitson : By Richard Rourk
Staff Writer rrourk@erwinrecord.net Photos: Courtesy of CBS For fans of the television show “Survivor,” it’s time once again to “outwit, outplay and outlast.” For Unicoi County residents, there will be a more personal reason to tune in to the popular CBS show as Erwin resident Gavin Whitson will be a contestant on Season 38 of […]
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Employment Solutions
Employment Solutions originated in 1992 as a family owned and operated independent staffing agency by Michael and Linda Phillips. At that time most of the area agencies were family owned. Over time most have become national corporations or franchises with the important decisions being made at a corporate headquarters in another state. Today, Employment Solutions […]
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Reflections
Reflections Health Spa was established four years ago in Erwin, TN as Reflections Weight Loss Clinic. In September of 2018, Derek and Elizabeth Michael purchased the Clinic and have since added many new exciting services in medical aesthetics. It is their passion and mission to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for people […]
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Clarence’s Drive-In
Clarence’s Drive-In is a gem nestled in Unicoi, TN and was started in 1969 when Clarence Tapp purchased the restaurant from Clyde Engle. The restaurant has been in their family ever since. Clarence’s began as a drive-in complete with carhops. It has grown to a sit-down family dining and takeout restaurant. They expanded the menu […]
