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World Championship Rodeo Memorial Day Weekend at Holston River Brewing
by Paul Kavanaugh Excitement is building in anticipation of the first full rodeo in the Tri Cities in quite some time. We have seen Bull Riding locally, and it is the most dangerous sport there is, but this Memorial Day Weekend a full 7-event rodeo will be staged at Holston River Brewing Company in the […]
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Chuckey Depot Museum Announces Extended Hours
The Chuckey Depot Museum at Jonesborough is extending hours of operations beginning May 5, 2018. Due to the popularity of the museum, the museum will be opening two hours earlier on Saturdays. Regular hours will be Monday through Friday, 1 – 5pm, Saturday, 11am – 5pm and Sunday, 1 – 5pm. The Museum is also […]
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Skies This Week
Celestial events in the skies for the week of May 1-7, 2018, 2018 as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette. With the Moon moving to the after-midnight scene, faint meteors can be seen all week that are pieces of the famous Comet Halley as the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is in progress. The […]
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NO FARMS NO FOOD Farm to Table Brunch
Nationally known and respected for its commitment to local farmers, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) will hold its 2nd annual NO FARMS NO FOOD Farm to Table Brunch FUNdraiser on May 6th from 12:30pm-2:30pm at Machiavelli’s in Bristol, Tennessee. Tickets are $45/person and can be purchased online at: tinyurl.com/yamvjj6o. Space is limited, no tickets will be […]
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Paramount Partners
Discounts available with ticket stub day of performance. Bristol Station Brews & Taproom Half off first pint or flight Blackbird Bakery 10% off your order Stateline Bar & Grille 2 for 1 Appetizers Machiavelli’s Buy An Appetizer, Get second one for Half Price The Angry Italian Half Off Toasted Ravioli Quaker Steak & Lube 10% […]
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French Broad River Festival
Have you ever floated down Section 9 of the French Broad River? In my experience there are few better ways to get away from the fast pace of modern life and to see this beautiful part of the world the way the Cherokees saw it, who actually called this section of the river Tahkieostee (“where […]
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Runs, Car Shows and Bike Nights
Sponsored by Bear’s Bar Send your event to: info@theloaferonline.com BIKE NIGHTS Wednesdays Bear’s Bar Thursdays Holston River Brewing Co. Thursdays Quaker Steak & Lube Fridays Tulips American Grub and Pub RUNS & RIDES May 19: Honor Flight NE TN Vietnam Veteran Benefit Ride; starts at Black Wolf Harley Davidson and ends at Bear’s Bar. 423-341-8500 […]
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Pets of the Week
The Bridge Home has an ongoing aluminum can collection in front of the shelter at 2061 Hwy 75 in Blountville, TN 37617 and a second aluminum can collection site at Airworks Heating and Cooling, 5633 Memorial Blvd Kingsport. The cans are collected by a volunteer and the money from the aluminum goes towards badly needed […]
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Foggy Valley Game Show Dinner Theatre at The Emporium
The ultimate game show is coming to Broad Street in Downtown Kingsport. LampLight Theatre’s Foggy Valley Gang will bring their farcical antics to their newest venue in the intimate setting of the Banquet Hall of The Emporium with the premiere of “Foggy Valley Game Show.” The word is out. A new funeral home, Miller’s Memorial […]
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Less than a week until MerleFest 2018: Early Bird ticket discount available through April 25
With less than one week until MerleFest 2018, the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, N.C. is buzzing with activity. The festival, presented by Window World, kicks off next Thursday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m., and runs through Sunday, April 29; an estimated 75,000+ participants will gather at this year’s annual homecoming of musicians […]
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Things to do
Johnson City Community Drum Circle The Johnson City Community Drum Circle meets every Wednesday evenings through October 24, 7pm – 8:30pm, inside the Farmers’ Market Pavilion next to Founders Park. Everyone is welcome and any body can play. Come drum, hoop/holler, dance, or just relax and take in the scene, no experience or “talent” necessary. […]
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Small Business Festival to bring Austin startup scene to the region
Tri-Cities, May 3-5, 2018 Today the Cities of Bristol and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with Startup Tri-Cities, a local entrepreneur organization, to bring a piece of the vibrant Austin, Texas startup community to our region. The festival is a collaboration between small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the many supporting organizations that […]
