The Gallery @ Barr Photographics opens new art exhibit

Dean Barr, owner of The Gallery @ Barr Photographics tells us about a new exhibit for the fall season featuring the work of a John Sauers, a well known local artist, called "93 and Going Strong."

Parrottsville Heritage Days event set for this weekend regardless of the weather

PARROTTSVILLE — Parrottsville Heritage Days is traditionally held the second weekend of October, so it will be held. The festival will be held rain or shine, Parrottsville Mayor Gayla Hommel explained. “Regardless of the weather, we will still have lots of fun,” said Hommel. “There will be a variety of entertainment. We invite everyone to come out and have fun with us.” According to the mayor, a lot of work and planning has been put into this event. According to Court Clerk Holly Norton, festivities are set for both Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11. The festival is held at Parrott-LaRue-Myers Park off Old Parrottsville Highway in the heart of Parrottsville. There will be a variety of activities on Saturday and Sunday, so there will be something for attendees of all ages. Vendors will offer various goods including handmade crafts and artwork. There will be a variety of foods available ranging from hot dogs and hamburgers to home cooked foods, baked goods and sweet treats. Throughout Saturday and Sunday there will be entertainment. Beauty pageants The beauty pageants will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11. Pageants for girls from newborn to four years of age and for boys will

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?

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.

TriPride cancels 2026 parade & festival due to forecasted weather

BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Organizers of the 2026 TriPride Parade & Festival announced on Friday that the event was canceled. TriPride's festival and parade were scheduled to take place on Saturday in Bristol. The organization announced on social media that, due to "forecasted sustained winds and gusts," the event was canceled.

Cavs send freshmen to Morristown

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — The Montreat College men's golf team sent six freshmen to compete at the Bill Gardner Fall Preview, hosted by Walters State Community College, on Monday and Tuesday in Morristown, Tenn. Playing a total of 54 holes at The Country Club, the Cavaliers' young squad combined for a score of 957, earning 13th-place out of 16 teams.

Parrottsville Heritage Days set for this weekend

PARROTTSVILLE — Parrottsville Heritage Days is traditionally held the second weekend of October. According to Court Clerk Holly Norton, festivities are set for Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11. The festival is held at Parrott-LaRue-Myers Park off Old Parrottsville Highway in the heart of Parrottsville. Friday’s kickoff event consists of the popular chili cook-off. Pre-registration is not required. Anyone who wishes to enter the chili cook-off should show up at the park pavilion at 5 p.m. with their crockpot of chili. After the chili has been judged and prizes awarded, the chili will be sold. The proceeds are usually given to a charitable organization. Some vendors may be set up by Friday evening, but others may be using the time to set up their booth for the weekend event. Saturday and Sunday will include many activities. Vendors will offer various goods including handmade crafts and artwork. There will be a variety of foods available ranging from hot dogs and hamburgers to home cooked foods, baked goods and sweet treats. Throughout Saturday and Sunday there will be entertainment. Beauty pageantsThe beauty pageants will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11. Pageants for girls from newborn to four years of age and

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 […]

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 […]

FRA's Walker Webb repeats as TSSAA golf state champ; CAK, Summertown claim team titles

SEVIERVILLE — The TSSAA golf season came to a close for Class A and Division II-A programs as the state championships concluded for those classifications on Oct. 6 at Sevierville Golf Course. Christian Academy of Knoxville boys and Grace Christian girls won state titles, while Greeneville tied as the runner-up in Class A girls and finished in third place in Class A boys. Summertown won the Class A girls title, while Signal Mountain won its second straight Class A boys championship. The Class AA and DII-AA state championships will be played Oct. 8-9. TSSAA GOLF: TSSAA golf state tournament players to watch, storylines for 2026 championships Grace Christian girls claim program's first TSSAA title Grace Christian won its first TSSAA girls golf title, finishing 47-over par (327). They were eight strokes ahead of the second-place Evangelical Christian. Senior Lydia Walker shot 23-over (163) to land in fourth placed, followed by her teammate, junior Leah Rowe, who shot 24-over (164). Grace Christian golf coach Brian Mountain entered the 2026 TSSAA golf season with tempered expectations. Then, his girls pulled off big wins in the district and DII-A East region tournament over CAK. "At districts when they won by quite a few

Retro goes vertical with second marquee install at Bonnie Kate Theater

More visual evidence of the Bonnie Kate Theater’s reemergence was being posted on Wednesday with the installation of their new vertical marquee signage. The glory days of the movie house’s Art Deco design are featured, complementing the $100,000 horizontal fixture posted on the Elizabethton landmark in June. The...

‘Every book I write will be about Appalachia’: Why Barbara Kingsolver feels called to tell stories about the region

Her new novel “Partita,” which debuts Tuesday, involves the protagonist's upbringing on an East Tennessee cattle farm. The post ‘Every book I write will be about Appalachia’: Why Barbara Kingsolver feels called to tell stories about the region appeared first on Cardinal News .

LampLight Theatre brings Dracula’s creator to life this Halloween

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The LampLight Theatre brings the story of Dracula’s creator, Bram Stoker, to the stage.  The Reckoning of Bram Stoker: Dracula’s Descent explores Stoker’s life through supernatural encounters and theatrical illusions.  The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. And Sundays at 6 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Oct. 31. Tickets […]

Greeneville Boys Roll; Carter Girls Take Revenge

Greeneville’s bowling teams hosted Carter Tuesday afternoon at The Alley for a non-conference match. The Greene Devils picked up their first win of the young season, knocking off the Hornets 18-9, while the Lady Hornets stung the Lady Devils 24-3. BOYS: Greeneville 18, Carter 9. Greeneville and Carter started...