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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Why NBC's TODAY show was in this tiny Eastern KY town to ‘tell America's story.'

A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide

Martin County, KY · 3d

Whiskey Riff

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Before The Fame: Watch A 16-Year-Old Tyler Childers Belt It Out In A Local Kentucky Talent Show

Tyler Childers was destined to be the country star that he is today. Need proof? Just watch this vintage footage of the Kentucky native competing in a talent contest when he was a teenager. It’s always great to see videos of country music stars before they hit it big, and this clip is no exception. Below you’ll see a video of a 16-year-old Childers singing what I’m assuming is an original song (props to him for penning this one at […] The post Before The Fame: Watch A 16-Year-Old Tyler Childers Belt It Out In A Local Kentucky Talent Show first appeared on Whiskey Riff .

Lawrence County, KY · 13h

takingthekids.com

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This Old Tennessee Car Dealership Is Now A Nostalgic Museum With Around 40 Classic Vehicles

A replica of a 1901 Oldsmobile and a 1981 DeLorean share the same roof here. That’s 80 years of car history parked in one old showroom. The building once sold Dodges and Plymouths for decades. Now it holds around 40 classic vehicles, plus a recreated Texaco station and a little diner setup.

Greeneville, TN · 5d
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East Tennessean

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ETSU to honor veterans with annual Veterans Day celebration and meal

East Tennessee State University will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members for its annual Veterans Day Celebration and Meal on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event will recognize the service and sacrifices of veterans through a complimentary meal and a formal ceremony at the ETSU Veterans Memorial at 1 p.m.

Johnson City, TN · 21h
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WJHL

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Food with Fred: Looking back at Johnson City’s historic Model Mill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City has a rich history in food production, including a mill that once ranked among the largest in the South. The Model Mill opened in 1910 and produced Red Band Flour for 93 years before closing in 2003. The facility became an important part of Johnson City’s industrial history, […]

Johnson City, TN · 4d

WJHL

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Made Around Here Market, Veterans Day Parade: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and there is no shortage of events honoring those who’ve served in the United States military happening this weekend ahead of the holiday. News Channel 11 has compiled the following list of events taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Southwest Virginia Artisan Conference Made Around Here […]

Johnson City, TN · 3d

The Washington Times

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Bluegrass pioneer and Maryland native Bill Clifton dead at 95

Pioneering bluegrass musician Bill Clifton, born in Riderwood less than 9 miles northwest of Baltimore, has died at the age of 95.

Mendota, VA · 3d

The Rogersville Review

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Holiday-related concerts coming to ETSU this month

JOHNSON CITY — East Tennessee State University has a month of concerts, cultural events, lectures, theater performances and community celebrations planned. Whether enjoying the annual Holiday Lights Celebration, attending a Veterans Day ceremony or discovering Appalachian roots music, visitors can find a variety of ways to connect with ETSU and the region. Activities planned at ETSU in November include: ETSU’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration on Nov. 17 features the lighting of campus by President Dr. Brian Noland, Student Government Association Executive Vice President Macy Miller, and Bucky, on Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the ETSU Foundation Carillon and Alumni Plaza. Participants can enjoy music from the ETSU Jazz Ensemble, free cookies and cocoa, free screenings of “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” at the Bud Frank Theatre, and more.Concerts presented by the Department of Music include the Closing Bands Concert with the ETSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band on Nov. 15; and the Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert on Nov. 22.Among the public lectures offered in November are “The Zen of Seeing,” a reading and poetry craft talk by Earl Braggs of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga on Nov. 9; talks by Drs. Kate Beatty and Mildred Maisonet of the College of Public

Johnson City, TN · 4d

Yahoo!

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Made Around Here Market, Veterans Day Parade: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and there is no shortage of events honoring those who've served in the United States military happening this weekend ahead of the holiday. News Channel 11 has compiled the following list of events taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday:. Southwest...

Johnson City, TN · 3d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Jonesborough Was Founded in 1779, 17 Years Before Tennessee Became a State. 6 Places to See in Its Historic District

Jonesborough Tennessee holds the title of the state’s oldest town. The General Assembly of North Carolina established it in 1779...

Jonesborough, TN · 5d

Claiborne Progress

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‘A Claiborne County Christmas’ set for Nov. 14,

“A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities […]

Tazewell, TN · 4d

The Rogersville Review

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Hensley is back at Carter Fold this Saturday night

HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold is back in action after a week off for Halloween, and will welcome Trey Hensley & His Bluegrass Band back to the historic venue this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Trey Hensley is a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Johnson City, Tennessee, whose musical journey has been intertwined with the Carter Family Fold since childhood. A true prodigy, Trey first stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage at just eleven years old, performing alongside Marty Stuart and Earl Scruggs. Not long after, he met Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash at the Fold, where he performed with members of the Carter Family and later played at June Carter Cash’s birthday celebration—an early milestone that helped shape his lifelong connection to traditional music. Raised in nearby Telford, Trey began singing gospel at age six before discovering bluegrass guitar, quickly developing the fiery flatpicking style that would become his signature. His early career included several acclaimed bluegrass recordings with his band Drivin’ Force, produced with guidance from Tom T. Hall. Over the years, Trey has shared the stage with icons including Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys, J.D. Crowe, Peter Frampton, and

Hiltons, VA · 4d

bristolmotorspeedway.com

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Vintage Market Days: Appalachian Christmas 2026 coming to BMS South Building Nov 6-8

Vintage Market Days of Tri-Cities Tennessee, an event that’s so much more than a flea market and offers guests a weekend of fun-filled shopping, music, food and vendors, is returning to Bristol Motor Speedway, Nov. 6-8, with a festive collection called “An Appalachian Christmas”. The event will once...

Bristol, TN · 5d

bristoledition.org

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Zerbey: Golf course purchase leaves plenty of work before it’s time to play–‘Fore!’

Editor’s note: Joe Zerbey has a history with Bristol, where he now makes his home after many years as a newspaperman. “This is News?” his column will be wide-ranging, and yet anchored in Joe’s solid foundation in news and freedom of information. In the game of...

Bristol, TN · 5d

Elizabethton Star

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Sycamore Shoals to host Colonial Harvest Celebration Nov. 14-15

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will step back in time Nov. 14-15 as it hosts its Colonial Harvest Celebration, featuring a weekend of living history, demonstrations and activities highlighting 18th-century […]

Elizabethton, TN · 6d

takemetotn.com

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This Tiny Tennessee Town Helped Make Newspaper History, and Most People Have No Idea

The very first newspaper ever printed in what became Tennessee did not roll off a press in Knoxville. It came from a small town about 65 miles away. That’s right, the Knoxville Gazette started life somewhere else. A printer named George Roulstone ran off the first issue in November...

Rogersville, TN · 8d

Elizabethton Star

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Bonnie Kate to celebrate Dolly Parton with movie weekend benefiting Imagination Library

The Bonnie Kate Regional Arts Center will celebrate Dolly Parton with a special movie weekend Nov. 6-8 to raise funds and awareness for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The three-day event, […]

Elizabethton, TN · 6d

WJHL

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Ron White coming to Hard Rock Bristol in summer 2027

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hard Rock Bristol announced on Monday that Grammy-nominated comedian Ron White will be bringing his humor to its stage next year. White, known for his cigar-wielding, scotch-savoring humor during his time with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and being called “Tater Salad”, will be performing on Friday, May 7, 2027, according […]

Bristol, TN · 7d