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Holiday….Celebrate!
With summer being in full swing and finally being released from our homes following the shut-down, it’s a safe bet to assume most of us have vacation on the brain. However, if you’re someone like me who has suddenly found yourself back on a strict budget, those travel dreams might seem pretty far-fetched. It is […]
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ROCKY MOUNT OPENS SEASON, OFFERS ADDITIONAL TOUR TYPES AND ADOPTS NEW SLOGAN
Rocky Mount State Historic Site is now open for the 2020 season, building on decades of success with additional types of tours that will highlight how this property and its occupants played a prominent role in Tennessee’s development. Best known as the Capital of the Southwest Territory and the home of William and Barsheba Cobb, […]
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Hands On! Discovery Center Announces Reopening Date
Hands On! Discovery Center has announced a phased reopening beginning Tuesday, June 16th, with modified safety precautions in place. During this first phase the Discovery Center will have an adjusted schedule and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm with limited capacity. Guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance […]
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City of Johnson City to reopen some City buildings next week
The City of Johnson City’s second phase of reopening begins Monday, June 8 with all visitors required to wear face coverings when entering City buildings. Screening measures including temperature checks will also be in place. Beginning June 8, City Hall offices, the Administrative and Athletic offices at Winged Deer Park, Langston Centre, and Carver Recreation […]
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Washington College Academy School of Arts and Crafts Open House
Washington College Academy School of Arts and Crafts invites you to our Open House June 28th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Are you looking to learn something new or rekindle that love for a creative passion you once had? We have some extremely talented artists that will be teaching things from Ceramics, Blacksmithing, Sewing, […]
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ASHEVILLE MUSIC VENUE OPERATORS UNITE FOR MUSIC & COMMUNITY ARTWORK IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
There is a collaboration among our fellow music venue operators to spread some love back into Asheville with a new printed banner in downtown Asheville. “Our Asheville Starts With Music, Love, & YOU” is a joint effort between Harrah‘s Cherokee Center – Asheville, Asheville Symphony Orchestra, The Orange Peel, Asheville Music Hall, One Stop AVL, The […]
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum to Reopen, Announces Bristol Sessions Super Raffle to Raise Funds
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in Historic Downtown Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee, has announced plans for reopening its doors on Thursday, June 11, following a months-long closure due to the threat of COVID-19. In addition, the Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), the parent nonprofit organization of the museum, the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, and WBCM Radio Bristol, […]
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Adult Summer Reading 2020: Imagine Your Story
Summer Reading is happening at the Washington County Public Library! Given the current time we live in, all of our programs will be done online. All Summer Reading book logs will be done through ReadSquared, and you can register by downloading the app on your phone’s app store, or by going to wclibrarytn.readsquared.com/. We will also […]
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Article co-authored by ETSU’s Dr. Candace Forbes Bright wins first Zumkehr Prize
Dr. Candace Forbes Bright of East Tennessee State University is a co-author of a recent article presenting a new method researchers, museums and historic sites could employ to better tell their stories that won the 2020 Zumkehr Prize for Scholarship in Public Memory. The prize, which is supported by the Charles E. Zumkehr Professorship in […]
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: History at Home
Seasonal Interpreter Programs: June 17st – June 30th ***In keeping with CDC guidelines to prevent Covid-19, all guests MUST register in advance for the listed programs. We encourage attendees to bring masks and keep 6 feet apart from other guests. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation*** Carter Mansion and Sabine Hill Home Tour: […]
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Schedule Set for Henderson County Tourism Development Authority’s Summer Events
Summer Concerts The entertainment lineup has been set for the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority’s 2020 Summer Concert Series. The start of summer outdoor concert season held at the Visitor Center, has been pushed back. Music will fill the air starting with Monday Night Live! on Monday nights July 20th, August 3, 17 &. 31, […]
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