Out In The Middle Of Nowhere, This Rural North Carolina Steakhouse Serves Steaks You’d Never Expect To Find Here

Sometimes the best steak dinners are hiding where you least expect them. Take a winding mountain drive outside Bakersville, and you will find Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood waiting along NC-226. The setting feels far removed from a typical steakhouse, which makes the menu even more surprising. Inside, the focus...

Daytime live for Downtown Kingsport Restaurant Week

Amy Lynn takes us to downtown Kingsport for Downtown Kingsport’s Restaurant Week. In this video, she talks with Robin Cleary of the Downtown Kingsport Association. Amy Lynn talks with Robin Cleary of the Downtown Kingsport Association about the restaurant scene within the downtown area. Cleary also tells us about Downtown Restaurant Week and the passport available for download.

Bonnie Kate invites artist, makers and collectors to sell at Monster Fest III

The Bonnie Kate Regional Arts Center is inviting artists, craftspeople, collectors and small businesses to sell their merchandise during Monster Fest III: The Revenge. Vendor dates are October 23–25 and […]

Dolly Parton’s “Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” comes to ETSU

A national tour of “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” will begin its season at East Tennessee State University on Nov. 13. The production is adapted from a book by David H. Bell and features original songs by Parton. The musical reimagines Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas...

Johnson City Symphony Orchestra starts 26-27 season

What is the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra's 2026-2027 season opener?. Where is the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra based?. Why did the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra begin their 2026-2027 season in October?

Results are in for Grandfather Mountain’s 2026 Hawk Watch

Each September, staff and volunteers at Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, come together for Hawk Watch. This vast citizen-science project counts and identifies the numerous species of raptors during their annual migration to warmer climates — and Grandfather Mountain’s results are in for 2026.

Kingsport Farmers Market 9th annual Fall Festival scheduled for October 24

The Kingsport Farmers Market has announced it will host its 9th annual Fall Festival later this month on Saturday, October 24th. The community event will run from 9:00 AM until noon at the market pavilion located at 308 Clinchfield Street. City officials report that admission is free and open to the public. Featured events include a pumpkin carving and decorating competition, children’s activities, and live acoustic music. Over 50 regional vendors are scheduled to be on-site selling autumn produce, baked goods, and local crafts.

Looking Pretty for Our Most Special Occasion

Rogersville looks pretty every day. So much here is visually pleasing, specific to seasons and to times of day. But quickly approaching are the days in which our town should look its very most appealing, the days in which Rogersville entertains more guests than any other time of year. Heritage Days has lasted almost five decades, an amazing feat for an event that has no paid staff and is put on by volunteers, wisely scheduled at a time of great beauty here in this little bowl set down between surrounding mountain ridges. In my personal opinion, living in Rogersville’s National Register Historic District is both a privilege and a responsibility because its houses belong to history as much as to the families whose names are on the deeds. Driving through town, I see several owners already have placed heritage candles in their windows in anticipation of the upcoming event. What are heritage candles? Well, they’re those single window candles of the tradition begun decades ago by the Heritage Association to emphasize the beauty of our National Register Historic District. They add such charm and warmth to a residence that they are used all over town now, and beautifully so. Hopefully,

Sassy Gal Apparel Grand Opening in Spruce Pine

Sassy Gal Apparel held their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 7th at their new location in Spruce Pine. Conveniently located at 13790 Hwy 226 South beside Gem Mountain near Walmart, Sassy Gal has fabulous, trendy ladies’ fashions in regular and plus sizes, plus handbags, jewelry, dresses, jeans, sweaters, tops, pants, and more. You will find cute, coordinated outfits perfect for dinner out, work or the grocery store. You are invited to come in and take a look around.

Bays Mountain to host Park After Dark event

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bays Mountain Park will host its Park After Dark event ahead of Halloween. The park has several other Halloween-themed events planned throughout the month. Park officials sat down with News Channel 11’s Terry Craig to discuss the details.

Restaurant Week brings new opportunities for local businesses

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Restaurant Week is being celebrated nationwide, including in the Tri-Cities. The celebration also brings new business opportunities for places like Jackson’s Prime in Jonesborough. “Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for us to welcome new guests into our door and hopefully have them have a great time and then become part […]

Johnson City restaurants showcase Hispanic culture through native cuisines

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tucked away on Elm Street in Johnson City, you’ll find a way to immerse yourself in Venezuelan flavors at Budaré Latin Cuisine. “Budaré is like a pan where we used to make arepas in Venezuela,” said co-owner Orlando Maldonado. Maldonado and his husband, Angel Fernandez, share a passion for cooking […]

Beetlejuice by the Bridge planned for Oct. 24

Elizabethton Parks and Recreation will host Beetlejuice by the Bridge, presented by Brightspeed, Saturday, Oct. 24, at Covered Bridge Park. The free community event will begin at 6 p.m. The […]

Main Street Elizabethton invites community to pet-friendly downtown area

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Main Street Elizabethton is promoting its pet-friendly program by highlighting that over 30 businesses in the downtown area welcome furry customers. Main Street Elizabethton Director Courtney Bean said leaders want the community to feel comfortable bringing their critters to Main Street. “Hopefully, by having these amenities here in downtown Elizabethton, it […]

Capitol Hall Theater to host several Halloween themed shows

Capitol Hall Theater to host several Halloween themed shows.

Public input sought on future of theatre, performing arts in Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Parks and Recreation and Johnson City Community Theatre are seeking the public’s input on the future of theatre and performing arts in the city. In a release, the city said “community input is an important part of understanding which opportunities, programs, and spaces matter most.” The survey will […]

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Fall fun continues in Johnson City with Movie in the Park & Super Spooky Halloween

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City is closing out its Movie in the Park season with a showing of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie this Saturday, Oct. 10, at Winged Deer Park. Festivities start at 6 p.m. With Mario-themed games and giveaways. The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Then on Oct. 24, Freedom Hall […]

Your passport to Downtown Bristol Restaurant Week

Enter for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Gift Card. Bristol, Tenn.-Va.: (Oct. 7, 2026) - Downtown Bristol Restaurant Week, presented by Believe in Bristol (BiB), is under way now through Oct. 11, 2026, bringing together restaurants, cafes, bars, and food-and-beverage experiences of Downtown Bristol, Tenn.-Va. for a week-long celebration of the twin city's vibrant culinary scene. You could earn a chance to win a $100 Downtown Gift Card just for participating. Here's how: