Tree Streets Yoga
Join others for Free Yoga, led by 200-RYT instructors, in Veteran’s Park outside of Southside School in Johnson City every Saturday at 9am until July 26th. Bring your own mat or towel, water and a friend! Class is suitable for all skill levels and abilities.
Fridays After Five Concert Series
The Fridays After Five Summer Concert Series returns to King Commons in downtown Johnson City with shows from 6:30-8:30pm. Shows are free and everyone is welcome! Just bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
July 11 Gavin Byrd
July 18 The Kindest People
July 25 JC Jazz Collective
Aug 1 Club Rewind (80s night)
For more info visit www.downtownjctn.com/fa5
Town of Unicoi Cruise In
The town of Unicoi Cruise In is every Friday from 5:30-7:30pm thru September 26th at 106 Unicoi Village Place. Cruise In and check out the hot rods, vintage cars and shiny engines. Drop-ins welcome and it’s free for everyone!
Music on the Square in Jonesborough
Show are free Friday nights from 7-9pm on Main Street in Downtown Jonesborough in front of the court house. Everyone is welcome, bring a lawn chair and come hungry, they have a food truck there each week.
7/11 Ed Snodderly Rockin Rivet
7/18 Trey Hensley Band Eshta
7/25 Kris Truelsen & Country Casserole The One Saigon
8/1 JP Mathes Band Pastor Pig BBQ
8/8 Charlie Maples Eshta
8/15 Jukebox Jess The Tasty Traveler
8/22 Louis-Virie Blanche Que Bola Cuban
8/29 Jenny & The Weazels Mr. Taco Dorado
9/5 Matt Sanders The One Saigon
9/12 Dom Flemons Maybe Today
9/19 Sam Quinn & The Cartwright Rockin Rivet
Brothers
9/26 Martin Harley Cluck Truck
Covered Bridge Jams in Elizabethton
Covered Bridge Jams brings free live music to Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton almost every Saturday through August. The event is in it’s 11th year with food trucks each week as well. Shows start at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and the whole family!
July 12 Lauren Cole Band
July 19 Dan Herrell and INK
July 26 Bullseye Band
August 2 My New Favorites
August 9 No show due to Tweetsie Trail Jams
August 16 Rockin on the Doe with Headliner Chicago Rewired
Music starts at 6pm
August 23 Powershift
August 30 Dimestore Cowboys
Believe In Bristol’s Border Bash Summer Concert Series
Believe in Bristol’s 2025 Border Bash summer concert series will feature live music in Downtown Bristol, TN/VA, on several dates throughout the summer.
Here’s the Border Bash 2025 lineup, with dates and venues:
July 11: The Tan & Sober Gentlemen and Adam Bolt on the 400-500 block of State Street.
July 25: Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle and The Boys on the 700 block of State Street.
August 8: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast and Randi Denton at Downtown Center.
The Border Bash is a free concert series hosted by Believe in Bristol, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. They’ll have activities for kids, vendors and food trucks beginning at 6pm and the music starts at 6:30.
Thunder Mountain Summer Concert Series
The Summer Concert Series at Thunder Mountain Campground, 250 N Raceway Vila Drive in Bristol, Tennessee is every Saturday from 5-11pm thru September 7th. Family fun for all with a vendor village, food trucks, a beer garden and a concert. Parking is $15 per car and come concerts will be ticketed. Go to tmcbristol.com/tickets.
Sunflower Festival
The Annual Mountain City Sunflower Festival is set for Saturday, July 12th from 9-5 on Main Street in Mountain City. Shop over 200 vendors. Admission is free.
Hampton Family Fun Day
The Hampton Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department Community Appreciation Festival is Saturday, July 12th from 6-10:30pm. They’ll have a Kids Zone with inflatables, a DJ with music, free hotdogs and fireworks beginning at 9:45 provided by Hampton Fire Department. Bring the whole family!
Gray Block Party
The Gray Block Party is Saturday, July 12th from 5-10pm. It’s a summer celebration for the community with food, music, wrestling, fireworks, inflatables, an arcade and a cheerleader performance. It’s an all free event for the whole family!
Free Pool Party at Wetlands Waterpark
There will be a free pool party at Wetlands Waterpark in Jonesborough on Saturday, July 12th from 6-8pm. It’s hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Center of the First Judicial District. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Food and drinks will be provided.
Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Sullivan Gardens Community Center will host a Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, July 12th from 10am-2pm. They’ll have trophies for best of Show, People’s Choice and more. Entry fee is $20 and you can register on Facebook at Sullivan Garden’s Community Center. The event is at 4154 Sullivan Gardens Drive in Kingsport on the Football Field track. For more info call Manuel Steffey at 423-361-5778 or Kathy Jeffries at 423-676-2837.
Covered Bridge Bluegrass Jamboree
The Covered Bridge Bluegrass Jamboree is a special FREE all-day concert on Saturday, July 14th from 1-10pm at Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton. The lineup will include Hollow Ground, Eric McMurray and Granby Road, Appalachian Trail Bluegrass and Balsam Range. There will be plenty of food trucks on hand with delicious offerings. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair!
Tennessee Hunter Safety Education Course
There will be a free Hunter Safety Education Course on Thursday, July 17th from 9-5 and Friday July 18th from 8-noon at Unicoi County Farm Bureau, 1001 N. Main Avenue in Erwin. The class is open to ages 9 and older. Parent/adult attendance is not required on Thursday and lunch will be provided on that day. Parents/adults must attend the shooting portion with their child on Friday. You can register at tiny.utk.edu/HunterEd25.
Fun Fest 2025
Fun Fest 2025 kicks off on Friday, July 18th and runs through July 26 in Kingsport! For a schedule of all the events go to funfest.net.
Volunteer State Auto Show
The Volunteer State Auto Show is Saturday, July 19th from 2-8pm in Historic downtown Greeneville. Proceeds will benefit Isaiah 117 House. For more information call Bill Collins at 423-552-8376 or Jerry Metcalf at 423-620-3515.
Fun Fest Downtown Street Fair
The Downtown Street Fair will kick off Fun Fest 2025 on Saturday, July 19th from 10-2 on Broad Street in Kingsport. They’ll have live performances, international exhibitors, food vendors, street performers, buskers, a sidewalk chalk art competition, touch a truck and more.
Fun Fest Car Show Cruise in
The Annual Funfest Car Show Cruise In, sponsored by the Dan’l Boone Car will be Saturday, July 26th from 10am-2pm in front of the historic train station in downtown Kingsport. The show will be open to all cars, trucks, motor vehicles, farm tractors and motorcycle owners who want to show off their rides. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 200 registrants. It’s free to register and it will be on site only. It’s a Cruise In with no awards and it will go on rain or shine at 101 Main Street.
Fun Fest Parade and the Broad Street Boogie
The Fun Fest Parade is Friday, July 18th beginning at 6:30 on Clinchfield in Kingsport and the Broad Street Boogie will follow the parade in the 100 block of Broad Street downtown and featuring Roux Du Bayou Cajun Band. It’s a free show and everyone is welcome!
Bays mountain Gem and Mineral Show
The Fun Fest Bays Mountain Gem and Mineral Show is Saturday, July 19th and Sunday,July 20th from noon-5pm. Come see gem and mineral displays. There will be demos of faceting, wire wrapping, cabbing, and geode cracking. There will also be mineral sales, special activities for kids, and a fluorescent mineral display. Park entrance is $7 per vehicle. (The show is free with park admittance)
Good Samaritan Ministries
Good Samaritan Ministries is in need of volunteers to help distribute summer food boxes on Saturday July 26th. They also need an army of volunteers on Sunday, August 3rd for the Annual Back to School Bash at Freedom Hall in Johnson City. Call 423-928-0288 to sign up.
Community Car Show
The Washington County Sherrif’ Office is hosting a Community Car Show on Saturday, July 26th from 10-3 at 112 West Jackson Blvd in Jonesborough. Registration is open now for vehicles, craft vendors and food trucks. You can only register via Friends of WCSO’s link. Proceeds support community projects.
Rise Up Back to School Bash
The 18th Annual Back to School Bash in honor of LD & Susie Berry will be on Saturday, July 26th from 10-3 at Happy Valley High School! Bring the kids out for free school supplies, food, activities, attractions, characters and more! This event is sponsored by area churches along with community volunteers, organizations and businesses, it will go on rain or shine. All children must be accompanied by an adult, items will be given away on a first come, first serve basis and no proof of income is required. All students and their families are invited.
Jeeps Invade Freedom Hall
The First ever Jeeps Invade Freedom Hall will be Saturday, August 2nd from 11am-3pm in Parking Lot A, 1320 Pactolas Road in Johnson City. Registration is $25 at the event with awards for Best inn Show, Best Classic, People’s Choice and Best Themed. They’ll have food trucks on site, music and door prizes. Afterwards there will be a Jeep Parade to Tiebreakers. It’s free for spectators!
Tennessee Plant Show: Back to School bash
Tennessee Plant Show is a free one day event centered around gardening and community on Saturday, August 2nd from noon-6pm at Holiday Inn Johnson City. Sip, Swap and Shop! Admission is free and it’s for all ages!
Prevention Pool Night
Open to the public, admission is free and free pizza. Must be accompanied by an adult if under 12 years of age. Hardin Park Pool in Greeneville on Saturday, August 10th from 6-9pm.
Meet The Mountains Festival
The Meet The Mountains Festival will be at Winged Deer Park Lakefront, 199 Carroll Creek Road in Johnson City Friday and Saturday August 15th & 16th. Kayaking, paddleboarding, fly fishing, mountain biking, you can try them all! Bring the whole family and explore a variety of exciting activities and connect with seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you are looking for gear, expert advice, or resources, you don’t want to miss it!
Rockin on the Doe
Rockin on the Doe is a special free concert presented by Covered Bridge Jams on Saturday, August 16th at Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton beginning at 6pm. The event will feature a lineup of talented musicians and will wrap up with a headlining performance by the award winning Chicago Rewired, with a tribute to the band Chicago. Plenty of food trucks will be on hand with a variety of delicious offerings. Everyone is welcome, bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
Abingdon Soap Box Derby
The Abingdon Soap Box Derby Challenge will be on Saturday, August 30 from noon-4pm on Main Street from Partington Place to Pecan Street. Entry fees vary. They will have 3 race categories: Big Wheel Race for ages 3-7 with free registration, youth division for ages 8-15 with a $50 fee and Grand Prix for ages 16 and up with a valid driver’s license and a fee of $75. Look them up under facebook events for more information.
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2025
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2025 returns to Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport September 5-7. There will be celebrity guests, Q&A Panels, Cosplay, Vendors, artists and much more!
Ride For Wreaths
Rolling Thunder TN 4 will host their Annual Ride For Wreaths on Saturday, September 6th at 10am. Meet at Crossroads Christian Church, 1800 Suncrest Drive in Gray. The cost is $17 per person which includes free coffee and refreshments. Kickstands up at 11:30 for the police escorted scenic ride to Johnson City, Jonesborough, Piney Flats and Bluff City. Jeeps, cars and trucks are also welcome. The Family Friendly Fair opens at noon at Impact Community Center, 337 Carter Street in Bluff City. $17 walk in admission, $5 cookout lunch, fun and games, music and more! Proceeds will be used to buy wreaths for Veterans graves at Mountain Home National Cemetery. You can also purchase wreaths at wreathsacrossamerica.org/tn0040p.
Sorghum Festival and Breakfast
The Sorghum Festival and Breakfast at Tipton Haynes State Historic Site, 2620 South Roan Street in Johnson City will be Saturday, September 13th from 8-4. The team will show the process of making sorghum and will serve a biscuit and gravy breakfast from 8-11am. Enjoy the open historic house and explore the cave. Several bluegrass and old time bands will be playing all day in the barn. You’ll also find local vendors, food trucks, a Ford Model A car show and more! Admission with breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12. Without breakfast, it’s $6 for adults and $3 for kids.
Harvest Moon Celebration 2025
The Annual Harvest Moon Celebration, Kickin Back at King Alley in Gate City, Virginia is Saturday, September 20th beginning at 11am with activities for the whole family. You’ll find craft vendors, small businesses, activities, inflatables, food, music, artisan demos, a pumpkin decorating contest, art showcase and so much more. Admission is free!
The Art of Aging Conference
The 2nd Annual Art of Aging Conference is set for Wednesday, September 24th at ETSU Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. There will be several guest speakers and you can get more information at etsu.edu/coe
Woodbooger Festival
The Woodbooger Festival is set for September 26-28 in downtown Norton, Virginia. They’ll have bigfoot experts presentations, live music, vendors, contests, scavenger hunts, carnival games for kids, canoe rides, guided hikes, a 5K trail race, a Woodbooger night hike search and much more! Activities will also be going on at Flag Rock Recreation area.
Absolutely Able Festival
The 5th Annual Absolutely Able Festival-showcasing the awesome abilities of individuals with disabilities is set for Saturday, September 27th from 10am-2pm at the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, 112 West Jackson Blvd in Jonesborough. It’s hosted by The Arc of Washington County, free and open to the public. You’ll find handcrafted goods, live performances, great food, entertainment and information sharing. For more details call 423-928-9362.
2025 Air/Space/Cyber Expo
The 2025 Air/Space/Cyber Expo will be held Saturday, September 27th from 9:30am-2pm in the Regional Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast State Community College in Blountville. The Air & Space Association is highlighting the fields of aviation, space technologies and cybersecurity in this 3rd Annual event, providing information about career options, educational opportunities and opportunities for community service. See their Eventbrite page for more information and to register.
2025 Unicoi County Apple Festival
The 48th Annual Unicoi County Apple Festival is in downtown Erwin! Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two full days of fun, flavor, and fall tradition at one of the Southeast’s top festivals! Voted a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event and a four-time Northeast Tennessee Tourism Pinnacle Award winner, the Unicoi County Apple Festival draws over 110,000 attendees each year—and for good reason! You’ll find:
🍂 420+ vendors with handmade crafts, art, antiques & local goods
🍴 From apple fritters to Greek gyros to BBQ—come hungry!
🎶 Live music on TWO stages
🎡 A huge kid’s zone with rides and games
🏺 Blue Ridge Pottery Show & Sale
🏆 Food contests, fun competitions & more!
The festival spans 5 blocks of downtown Erwin plus adjoining streets, making it one of the largest and most loved events in the region.
🚗 Getting Here: Take Exit 37 off I-26 into downtown Erwin. Festival parking is available in multiple nearby lots.
Tri-Cities Fall Food Truck Festival
Over 20 food vendors will be serving up a variety of delicious offerings on Saturday, October 18th from 11-7 and Sunday, October 19th from 2-6pm at 3077 US-11E in Bluff City. Bring the whole family, they’ll have hay rides, mechanical bull rides, a free kids zone, music and an Apple Pie Eating contest at 3pm. Admission is free, parking is $5.
Blue Ridge Artisan Days Autumn Market and Craft Fair
The Blue Ridge Artisan Days Autumn Market and Craft Fair is coming up at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray October 24th from 3-7pm and October 25th from 9am-3pm. The event will be inside the Farm and Home Building, admission and parking are free!
Tri-Cities Christmas Market
The Tri-Cities Christmas Market is Saturday, November 29th from 10-3 inside the Farm and Home Building at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. You’ll find handmade candles, jewelry, crafts, home décor, clothing, door prizes, food trucks and more! Admission and parking are free!