Dragonfly Book Bar opens in the spring in downtown Bristol, Virginia, between Southern Churn and Cranberry Lane.
Chad Thompson and Megan Bordwine opened The Book Cellar in Abingdon, Virginia, in 2023.
The Philosopher’s House was envisioned by Jessica and Jesse Shelton.
The Poetry Society of Virginia just celebrated its 100th birthday last year.
The Poetry Society of Tennessee was established by poets for poets in 1953.
Theatre Bristol announces the cast of “Land of Jesters” and “Rumpelstiltskin” coming to stage April 19, 26, and 27, reprising the very first Theatre Bristol production when it was known as Bristol Children’s Theatre.
Award-winning poet Jane Hicks, a Kingsport, Tennessee, native, headlines the “Annual Celebration of Regional Poetry” Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, Abingdon, Virginia.
Che Nunez grew up around music because his grandmother was the piano player at their church.
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire announces the 2025 winners of its 11th annual Arts Achievement Awards. They are Nancy Fischman, Joyce Kistner, Kenn Naegele, Derek Smith, and Barbara and Jim Street.
Fans of the Ghostly Fashionista m,ystery series are in for a treat as the sixth book, “Corsets and Casualties,” by Gayle Leeson hit the shelves.
The Birthplace of Country Music announces Claire Childress represented East Tennessee at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in March after delivering a standout performance during the 2025 Tennessee Songwriters Week showcase round at Paramount Bristol.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia announce a new event designed to highlight the talents of songwriters in our region.