Dragonfly Book Bar opens in the spring in downtown Bristol, Virginia, between Southern Churn and Cranberry Lane.
Kingsport Art Guild announces winners
The Kingsport Art Guild announcesthe award winners of the 59th Annual Appalachian Art Show during a reception at the Renaissance Center Main Gallery.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots announces line-up
Bristol, Tenn.-Va. -Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, presented by Ballad Health and produced by the nonprofit Birthplace of Country Music, returns to State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tenn.-Va. Sept. 19-21, 2025 for its 24th annual event, boast
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, presented by Ballad Health and produced by the nonprofit Birthplace of Country Music, returns to State Street in historic downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia. Sept. 19-21, for its 24th annual event, boasting a colossal,
Tusculum students earn writing awards
GREENEVILLE– ThreeTusculum Universitystudents earned first place honors recently in a writing competition that showcased their talent in multiple genres and demonstrated they are on the path to becoming career-ready professionals.
The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail celebrates the announcement of June Carter Cash’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Bristol Roots Project, formally known as the Greater Bristol Folk Arts & Culture Team, announces two funding opportunities totaling $52,000 for folk and traditional artists and cultural organizations in the greater Bristol region in Southwest Virgi
The Book Cellar hosts a variety of literary events
Chad Thompson and Megan Bordwine opened The Book Cellar in Abingdon, Virginia, in 2023.
The Philosopher's House is designed to share ideas and cultures
The Philosopher’s House was envisioned by Jessica and Jesse Shelton.
Poetry Society of Virginia offers multiple programs
The Poetry Society of Virginia just celebrated its 100th birthday last year.
Poetry Society of Tennessee supports poets throughout the state
The Poetry Society of Tennessee was established by poets for poets in 1953.
Theatre Bristol debuts productions at The Cameo Theatre
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.
Celebration of regional poetry held
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 leads his Red Hill Ramblers
Che Nunez grew up around music because his grandmother was the piano player at their church.
Arts Achievement Awards winners announced
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.
New book in Ghostly Fashionista mystery series is released
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.
Tennessee Songwriter showcase announces result
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.
BCM Museum and partners host Inaugural Songwriters Circle Showcase
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.