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Theatre Bristol Presents "It's a Wonderful Life"
BRISTOL — It is a wonderful life when a classic holiday favorite is live on stage and accompanied by orchestral music, singing and dancing this Christmas as Theatre Bristol presents the regional premier of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the musical in six public performances Nov. 20-22 and Dec. 4-6, at the Paramount Center for the Arts, 518 State Street, Bristol. Tickets are on sale at ParamountBristol.org/wonderfullife. Based on the beloved film and holiday tradition, “It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, to see whether his life has mattered at all to the residents of Bedford Falls. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor and pathos of the original. A new holiday classic for devotees and newcomers alike written by Bruce Greer and Keith Ferguson. (Concord) “It’s a Wonderful Life” the musical opens November 20, and runs for the weekends prior to and following Thanksgiving weekend, November 20-22 and December 4-6, at the historic Paramount Center for the Arts, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Ticket prices range from
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Falcons' Whalen named girls coach of year
Volunteer High School golf coach Jim Whalen has been named the District 1-A Girls Coach of the Year by his peers after leading the Lady Falcons to their first regional tournament appearance since 1996. Volunteer’s Baylyn Rose earned first-team all-district honors, while teammates Kinsley Cassidy, Payton Justice and Kathryn Geise each earned second-team all-district accolades. Greeneville’s Kylee Renner was named the District 1-A Girls Player of the Year. Rose placed third overall in the Region 1-A tournament to qualify for the TSSAA Golf State Championships, which will be played next week at the Sevierville Golf Club. The Class A girls state tournament will be played Oct. 5-6 on the club’s Highlands Course. “The kids make me look good,” Whalen said. The rest of the girls first-team honorees are Harley Thompson, Chuckey-Doak; Hayden Pierson, Sullivan East; Brailey Ingram, Happy Valley; Kalani Nabalta, University High, Khloe Laws, South Greene; and Clara Roe, Callie Mosley and Chloe Rockett, Elizabethton. The girls second team includes Cassidy, Justice and Geise, Volunteer; Kamryn Renner and Brylee Catron, Greeneville; Addilyn Boesch and Alexis Demming, Chuckey-Doak; Julia Maylock of University High; Hadley Vines, Hampton; Kyanndi Chase and Madi Ryals, Sullivan East; and Candace Potter, Johnson County. Girls honorable
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Almost Nobody Knows This Tiny Tennessee Museum Tells the Story of a Town Lost Beneath a Lake
Tucked away in the mountains of East Tennessee sits a small museum that preserves something most people never even knew existed. The original town of Butler was deliberately flooded in the 1940s to create Watauga Lake, forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes forever. Today, the Museum of Butler...
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Amazing America 250: History of the Bristol Train Station
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — The Bristol Train Station has stood as a downtown landmark for generations, but its history stretches back to the earliest days of the city. The station first opened in 1856 and helped shape Bristol’s identity as railroads moved lumber, steel and soldiers through the region. Industrial developer Joseph R. Anderson named land along the state line after Bristol, England, anticipating the arrival of rail service. The depot, now on the Virginia side of State Street, was originally part of Goodson, Virginia, named for landowner Samuel Goodson. The community adopted the Bristol name in 1890 to match its neighboring Tennessee town as the railroads arrived.
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Before a consequential battle was the gathering at Sycamore Shoals | Opinion
Each September, the quiet banks of the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals offer a reminder that some of the most consequential moments in the American Revolution took place far from Philadelphia, Boston or the camps of George Washington’s Continental Army. On Sept. 25, 1780, more than a thousand Patriot militiamen gathered near present-day Elizabethton. The following morning, they began a remarkable j ourney across the Appalachian Mountains in search of a British force commanded by one of fiercest of enemies, Major Patrick Ferguson. Less than two weeks later, that journey would culminate at Kings Mountain. But before there was a battle, there was a gathering. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the gathering at Sycamore Shoals reminds us of something essential about the Revolution: American independence was not secured solely by famous generals and armies. It depended upon communities and upon individuals who chose to act. The Overmountain Men: How a scrappy group of East Tennesseans helped turn the tide of the Revolution By the autumn of 1780, the Patriot cause in the South was not merely in danger, it was approaching catastrophe. The crisis had been building for nearly two years. Savannah fell to a British
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Apple Festival, Bluff City Biscuit Fest: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Although a wet weekend is in store for the region, plenty of events both indoors and outdoors are taking place around the Tri-Cities. News Channel 11 has compiled the list below of events happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Unicoi County Apple Festival Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention National Storytelling Festival Elizabethton Fall […]
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‘Acoustic Autumn’ free concert series returns to downtown Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City’s Main Street nonprofit advisory board, Connect Downtown, announced that its fall concert series will return Thursday evening. A news release from the organization said “Acoustic Autumn” will take place Thursdays in October at the amphitheater in Founders Park. “While...
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The History and Mystery of the D.W. Moulton Bridge
Thousands of people cross it every day. Ask them the name of the bridge carrying West Stone Drive across the North Fork Holston River, though, and you may get a blank stare. All are understandable answers. But the State of Tennessee has another one. D.W. Moulton Bridge. Tennessee Department of...
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Step Inside This Tennessee Museum and Discover an Entire World of Tiny Trains
Tucked away in downtown Johnson City sits a museum where entire towns, mountains, and railways fit inside a single room. The Johnson City Railroad Experience brings the golden age of railroading to life through massive model train layouts that recreate the historic East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad. Whether...
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DCB Bluegrass Band headed to Carter Fold (copy)
HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold will host the DCB Bluegrass Band this Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Straight from the heart of Bristol, “Dan Carty’s Basement” (DCB) is a bluegrass band that brings the soulful sounds of Appalachia to life. Founded in 2022 by frontman Dan Carty, this group of seasoned musicians has been delighting audiences with their foot-stomping rhythms and heartfelt melodies ever since. DCB’s music is a testament to the timeless appeal of bluegrass, with influences ranging from the pioneers of the genre to modern innovators. Drawing inspiration from the likes of the “Bluegrass Album Band”, DCB infuses their performances with a unique blend of tradition and innovation that sets them apart. From the lively crack of the banjo to the soulful chuck of the mandolin, each member of DCB brings their own distinctive style to the group’s sound. With tight harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals, their performances are a masterclass in the art of bluegrass music. Whether they’re performing at local venues in Bristol or headlining major festivals, DCB never fails to captivate audiences with their infectious energy and undeniable talent and humor. Operated by the Carter Family Memorial Music
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Former Greeneville City Manager Todd Smith Holds Book Launch
Former Greeneville City Manager Todd Smith held a book signing Tuesday afternoon for his recently published book entitled “Saving Local Leadership.”. The book celebrates the local leaders of Hurricane Helene, and chronicles the disaster and subsequent recovery efforts in Greeneville and Greene County. The event at Catalyst Coffee Company...
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ETSU men’s golf team takes home their first victory of the season
On Sept. 21-22, the ETSU men’s golf team travelled to the Highlands Invitational tournament in Chicago, Illinois, for the second year in a row. This tournament consisted of 72 individuals and a total of 11 teams participating on a par 72 course. After placing second out of thirteen teams during the Highlands Invitational last season, the Buccaneers were ready to take home the victory.
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This East Tennessee Drive-In Near Elizabethton Has Been a Retro Time Machine Since 1947
Some of the best nights in Tennessee start with a line of cars idling on a two-lane highway just before sunset. Nobody in that line is in a hurry to get anywhere else, because the destination is the whole point. Families, couples, and road-trippers from neighboring states wait patiently for...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Seymour grinds past Cherokee
SEYMOUR — For the second week in a row, the Seymour Eagles capitalized on their Hawkins County opponent’s mistakes to pick up a Region 1-4A football win. This time, it was on their home field. Seymour took advantage of several self-inflicted wounds by the Chiefs and came up with a big fourth-down sack with just over a minute to play to beat Cherokee 28-27 on Friday night at Householder Field. “I’m proud of the guys for fighting. We went down two scores two times in the game, and we fought to get back in it. I was proud of the guys for that,” Cherokee head coach Josh Hensley said in his post-game interview. “There were just too many self-inflicted wounds, too many lackadaisical moments on our football field. We’re just doing random things, not lining up right, not showing a sense of urgency and it’s biting us.” Still, Cherokee had an opportunity late. Trailing 28-27, Cherokee moved the ball into Seymour territory. Facing 4th-and-4 from the Eagles’ 36 with just over a minute remaining, Cherokee quarterback Cade Putnal was sacked by Seymour’s Bentley De La Cruz. The Eagles took over on downs and ran out the clock to preserve the