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Independence on the Frontier / Militia Muster Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park June 28th – 30th
Step back in time 243 years to a colorful revolutionary world and witness life as it was on the 18th century frontier during a very tumultuous time. In the summer of 1776 colonial leaders met in Philadelphia to draft a document that would forever change the world. As our guest to Fort Watauga, you too can […]
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Blue Plate Special
The Tri-Cities’ premiere improv group, Blue Plate Special, returns to The Capitol Theater in Downtown Greeneville on June 29th, at 7:00 PM for their monthly residency. From their first performance at the Blue Moon Theater in 2014, Blue Plate Special has performed all over our region on stages in Kingsport, Asheville, Greeneville, Johnson City, Knoxville, […]
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BEST KEPT BARGAIN HUNTER’S SECRET: ALBERT’S PAWN
Everybody knows Albert’s Pawn is the best place to get a great loan on your personal valuables, but did you know it’s also a fantastic place to find one of a kind bargains? Items that are defaulted pawn loans are released to the stores on a weekly basis meaning new deals are popping up constantly. […]
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Heartland Memories: Midwestern history at Carter Railroad Museum June 29
Heritage Day program returns to ETSU JOHNSON CITY – To kick off 2019 summer Heritage Days at the George L. Carter Railroad Museum, the many colorful railroads of the Midwest will be on display Saturday, June 29, in the Campus Center Building at East Tennessee State University. Visitors will see replicas of some of these machines […]
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Call for Artists – Journeys of Women
The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, in conjunction with Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts, is hosting its seventh Journeys of Women art exhibit. The exhibition is juried and will open to the public August 30 – September 7. This juried show is a fundraising exhibition and shines a light on the incredible talent of regional artists and […]
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ELEV8 Dispensary
ELEV8 Dispensary is a family owned and operated business formerly known as Franny’s Farmacy. The business was established earlier in 2019 and has recently taken strides to revamp and reinvent their brand, products, and pricing. The company itself is still owned by the same family, The Parrotts, who have kept the company true to its […]
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Avery County Wine & Beer Festival
Join us for a day of special wine and beer tastings from the High Country and surrounding areas during the Avery County Wine & Beer Festival. Live music will be provided and a delicious assortment of foods will be provided by area restaurants. The temperatures are perfect in the mountains during this time and this […]
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The Horton Hotel – Boone’s Only Boutique Hotel
T H E H O R T O N H O T E L F A C T S The Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge opened its doors in February of 2019. This historic preservation project honors the enduring character and charm of the Horton building and its original owner and builder, Walter Horton. The […]
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Veteran of the Week
This week’s Veteran of the Week is Theodore Roosevelt Franklin Jr., otherwise known as Ted. Theodore was born on March 5, 1939, and is currently 80 years old; he is the oldest of three boys. Theodore served in the Navy for six years from March 27, 1956, until March 26, 1962. When asked why he decided to […]
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The Mall at Johnson City Hosts Hometown Heroes Event to Recognize Local Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders
This unique community event is part of The Mall at Johnson City’s free family-friendly programming JOHNSON CITY, TN – The Mall at Johnson City is hosting Hometown Heroes on Saturday, June 29th to salute the local military, law enforcement and first responders of Washington County and Johnson City. This family-friendly event will consist of a […]
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Horn in the West, the 68th Season opens June 21st!
To continue a 68 year-long tradition, the cast and crew have gathered in Boone, North Carolina to begin rehearsal for Horn in The West. This is truly revolutionary outdoor theatre! For ticket sales and special discount nights, visit www.horninthewest.com Show dates for Horn in the West are June 21st-August 10th, Tuesdays-Sundays every night at 8 […]
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Parks and Recreation to offer Pollinator Week Treasure Hunt in City parks
A Pollinator Week Treasure Hunt will take place 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 17-23. The rules for the hunt and five clues will be posted to www.facebook.com/jcparkstn, www.twitter.com@jcparkstn and www.instagram.com/jcparkstn at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 17. Participants must solve the five pollinator-themed clues, each hidden in a different City park and specifically related to the flora and fauna in that park, […]
