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Photos from Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026
Many thanks to the good folks with Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, who shared these images from their 2026 festival. It takes place on State Street, the dividing line between Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA, with all sorts of music and activities along both sides of the street. There’s always...
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Highlands Horrorfest comes to ETSU
With the changing colors, autumn approaches. As the weather gets colder, spooky season creeps into the Appalachian Mountains. The ETSU James C. and Mary B. Martin Center for the Arts is preparing to host a staple of local film culture. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the fifth annual Highlands Horrorfest returns to Powell Recital Hall at 7 p.m. to showcase the darker side of regional cinema. Celebrating its fifth anniversary under the banner “5 Years of Fear,” the festival highlights independent horror filmmaking, regional creativity and storytelling within the genre.
The Rogersville Review
Photo gallery: Church Hill gets past RCS
CHURCH HILL — The Church Hill Panthers defeated the Rogersville City Warriors 18-6 on eighth grade night, celebrated Monday, Sept. 14 at Jay Salley Field inside Mike Johnson Memorial Stadium. Hunter Davidson scored the first touchdown for the Panthers with an outstanding run on fourth-and-goal from the 10-yard line. Later in the first half, Panthers quarterback James Bruner hit Blake Davidson for a 40-yard touchdown pass. Church Hill led 12-6 at halftime. After a huge defensive battle in the second half, Panthers’ slot receiver Kaiden Overbey broke loose on a 40-yard jet sweep to put the Warriors away for the night. “Both teams played their hearts out tonight. RCS is a great football team and extremely well coached. We were lucky to get that win tonight,” said Church Hill head coach Jeremy Jones. “We executed down the stretch, but Blake Davidson had two touchdowns called back due to penalties. We’ve gotta clean that up.” Surgoinsville 44, North Greene 0SURGOINSVILLE — William Santora threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 44-0 win over the Huskies on Thursday, Sept. 17. It was eighth grade night for the Eagles. Daniel Wilmoth had 50 yards rushing, 137 yards
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You Can Experience 19th-Century Farm Life at This Tennessee Hidden Gem
Hidden away in Kingsport sits a place where time stands still and history comes alive. Exchange Place is a working 1850s farmstead where you can walk through original log cabins, meet heritage animals, and watch blacksmiths hammer iron just like they did over 150 years ago. Whether you’re watching wool...
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Carter Fold hosting Twin Creeks Stringband this weekend
HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold will host the Twin Creeks Stringband and the J Creek Cloggers this Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Drawing deeply from local traditions along a southern stretch of the Virginia Blue Ridge, the Twin Creeks Stringband’s sound is one that is rooted and yet singularly unique. Their compelling combination of spirited string band dance numbers with classic song repertoire is a formula well-suited for entertaining crowds at dances and concerts throughout the region — and it doesn’t take long to understand why they are the perennial favorite of so many locals. With Chris Prillaman’s powerfully syncopated fiddling, Jason Hambrick’s soaring vocals and thundering guitar runs, and Jared Boyd’s ever tasteful banjo work, all anchored by Stacy Boyd’s impeccable groove on the bass, Twin Creeks Stringband embodies an ideal convergence of the best of Southwest Virginia’s musical traditions. Also appearing with Twin Creeks Stringband are the J Creek Cloggers, adding their signature mountain footwork and lively old‑time dance. Operated by the Carter Family Memorial Music Center, Inc., the Fold is a rural nonprofit, arts organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional, acoustic mountain music — now in its 51st
The Rogersville Review
PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming 2026 at Volunteer
CHURCH HILL — Volunteer High School celebrated Homecoming 2026 with a week full of activities, including dress-up days, a pep rally, parade and dance. The week culminated with the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 18. Senior Allie Queen, escorted by Eli Bowery, was crowned the 2026 homecoming queen in a halftime ceremony. Returning to crown the royal court was 2025 homecoming queen Taylor Boggs, escorted by her little brother Theo Skelton-Boggs. The Rogersville Review publishes photos from homecoming, eighth grade and senior night celebrations at Hawkins County’s middle and high schools on a space-available basis.
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Covered Bridge Days to bring multiple acts to downtown park
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Covered Bridge Days is coming back to downtown Elizabethton this weekend. This year’s festival runs September 25-27 at Covered Bridge Park downtown. The three-day festival features free live music, kids’ activities, local craft vendors, food trucks, and more. The festival will begin Friday at 11 a.m. On Saturday night, there will […]
The Rogersville Review
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Annual Rogersville Bike Nite
The Bike Nite has been a spring tradition in downtown Rogersville for several years, but this year’s version came with a little different twist. Because of bad weather at its usual April date, the Rogersville Main Street Program shifted the date to September, and held the event last Saturday evening. There were some concerns in the forecast a day or two before the weekend that rain might again interfere, but it stayed away on Saturday, and even more fortuitously, the unseasonable heat that has gripped the area of late also went away, and Bike Night was held on a warm weekend evening with a pleasant breeze. Approximately 200 exhibitors brought bikes and trikes of various makes and models to downtown, with awards given to the top entries in various categories, prizes and a 50/50 raffle held, and the Smith Creek Band providing entertainment. The event was such a success that it is likely that the September date may be used in years to come. A total of 20 sponsors helped make the event happen and were thanked personally by Nancy Barker, Executive Director of the Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce. The sponsors included: Adventure Sponsors 1. Rogersville Marine 2. Red
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ETSU has weeklong celebration of Dolly Parton
East Tennessee State University having a weeklong celebration titled ‘For the Love of Dolly: A Celebration of Life & Legacy’ with events being held for students and community members to honor Dolly. Events include a panel discussion with representatives from Appalachian Studies and The Birthplace of County Music, an open mic time for students to sing Dolly songs or read from her books, as well as a segment in Friday’s ‘Bucks Under the Stars’ drone show. Students and community members will also have the opportunity to leave notes for Dolly on a tribute banner.
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New photo challenge coming to downtown Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Blue Ridge Events is hoping to get more people into downtown areas. As part of a new initiative, the group is hosting ‘Hidden Gems,’ a photo scavenger hunt where people will visit designated businesses to find the answer to a clue and complete the challenge. The inaugural event will be held […]
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Symphony of the Mountains preparing to open 80th season
BRISTOL/KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Symphony of the Mountains is getting ready to open its 80th anniversary season with “Beethoven and Beginnings” in two concert venues. Eighty years ago, Symphony of the Mountains began its musical journey with Beethoven and will return to that beginning. The concert will be held at Paramount Bristol on Saturday, Oct. […]
The Rogersville Review
PHOTO GALLERY: Cyclones take down Chiefs
ELIZABETHTON — For the second straight season, Cherokee went into its matchup with Elizabethton with an undefeated record. And for the second straight season, the Chiefs came up short, this time dropping a 37-15 result at the hands of the Cyclones. Elizabethton (3-2, 2-0) jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never really looked back. Cherokee (4-1, 2-1) gave up a 50-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage, then forced a fumble on the very next play. The Chiefs lost the ball on the ensuing drive, though, with Jacoby Estell returning the ball 9 yards on the scoop and score for Elizabethton. Estell, who picked off a pass in the second half, was in action for the Cyclones for the first time this season. “Our team’s growing each and every day by one,” Estell said. “We’re coming together as a team on defense, and we’re all paying attention to our details of our positions. We’re really locked in on that, getting better each and every week. It’s new competition every week, and we’ve got to make sure we’re ready to play.” Cherokee fell behind 9-0 within the first five minutes of the game and trailed 16-0 at the half.
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Erwin comes alive under Friday night lights
The student section cheers on the Blue Devils at the first home game of the season on Aug. 28 against Northview Academy. — The Unicoi County High School Blue Devils are 4-1 for the season, scoring four consecutive victories over Northview Academy, Gatlingburg-Pittman, Chuckey-Doak and Happy Valley. The team’s...
The Rogersville Review
"Downtown With Dolly" coming next weekend
JONESBOROUGH — Visit downtown Jonesborough on Friday, September 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. for Downtown with Dolly, a celebration honoring the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton, our beloved Queen of Appalachia. This event is in conjunction with many other cities recognizing Dolly on nine-two-five, September 25, as communities come together to celebrate the incredible impact she has made through her music, Appalachian heritage, generosity and lifelong commitment to children’s literacy. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy special menus at participating downtown restaurants, hear Dolly’s music throughout town and take part in activities celebrating her life and legacy. Families are invited to visit the Washington County Book Bus, where children can choose a free book and participate in a variety of Dolly-themed children’s activities and crafts. The Christopher Taylor Cabin will be transformed into Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home for the day. Visitors can step back into Appalachian life while celebrating Dolly’s deep connection to her Tennessee roots. The Heritage Alliance will also host a special Community Quilt of Many Colors project. Community members are invited to add a heartfelt message to a quilt square, which will be sewn together on-site at the cabin as a lasting tribute to
The Rogersville Review
Mossy Creek Corn & Bacon Festival coming soon
JEFFERSON CITY — There’s just something special about a Saturday in October in a small-town…The kind where you hear music coming from down the street, run into somebody you haven’t seen in forever, smell something delicious cooking, and end up staying a whole lot longer than you planned. That’s the Corn & Bacon Festival at Mossy Creek. The City of Jefferson City and the Heritage Center at Mossy Creek welcome you to a day filled with music, food, history, shopping and family fun as the Corn & Bacon Festival at Mossy Creek makes its debut in downtown Jefferson City on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the festival name “Corn & Bacon,” the festival offers something for everyone—including a menu that takes the Corn & Bacon theme seriously! Festival-goers can enjoy creative favorites such as chocolate-covered bacon, bacon-flavored ice cream and popcorn, bacon-wrapped smoked corn on the cob, corn and bacon salad, bacon-topped hot dogs and sandwiches, brown sugar bacon cinnamon rolls, maple bacon cake pops, sweet potato cornbread, smoked corn and smoked beans, along with plenty of other tasty treats. The vendor market will bring even more hometown creativity to the festival, with local vendors
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UCPL getting ready for this year's Apple Festival
Mark your calendars! The Unicoi County Apple Festival returns to the streets of Erwin on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3, bringing over 400 vendors, live music, artisan crafts and delicious food for the whole family to enjoy. As always, the Unicoi County Public Library will offer first come, first serve parking in our lot each day of the festival for $5. Our lot is the closest to the festival and this is our largest fundraiser of the year, so we appreciate you choosing to park with us. We hope to see you there.
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ETSU to recognize Dolly Parton with weeklong celebration
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is taking this week to remember and celebrate the late country music legend Dolly Parton. During the weeklong celebration titled ‘For the Love of Dolly: A Celebration of Life & Legacy’, events will be held for students and community members to honor Parton. Nathan Farnor, […]