For the past six years, the Historical Society of Washington County has brought historical interpreters of Thomas Jefferson and one of his contemporaries to the Virginia Highlands Festival to carry on a “conversation” with the locals, as if
Tickets for King University's 'A Very Bristol Christmas' are on sale
It’s Christmas in July, and from the looks of things, Bristol is on Santa’s nice list.
18th-Century Market and Fair is new to Virginia Highlands Festival
As part of the statewide VA250 commemoration in July, Abingdon, Virginia, debuts the exciting new 18th Century Market and Fair. This immersive event, featuring historical demonstrations and interactive activities, takes place beside the Southwest Virgi
Mary Warner works on two celebratory historic quilts
Mary Warner, local quilter extraordinaire, is involved in two quilt projects during the Virginia Highlands Festival, Abingdon, Virginia — The Washingtons Unite Quilt and the Highlands Festival Quilt. The Washingtons Unite Quilt celebrates America
Music and fireworks scheduled to celebrate the Fourth
There are July 4 celebrations throughout the region as part of America250 recognition, as well as other events planned during the summer.
From May to December, The Birthplace of Country Music Museum celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a Smithsonian Channel Film Series exploring America’s 250th through a variety of subjects.
Across the country, communities are commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through a variety of programs and events.
The most prestigious art show in the region, the Juried Fine Art Show and Exhibition of the Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon, Virginia, is adding a Juried Photography Exhibition this year.
Ethan Compton embraces multiple facets of theater
Ethan Compton got a late start in theater — his freshman year at King University.
Theatre Bristol presents “Red, White, and Tuna,” the comedy based in the third smallest town in Texas — Tuna, Texas, on stage at the Theatre Bristol ARTspace Theatre, Bristol, Tennessee, July 2 — 12.
49 Winchester exhibit unveiled at Birthplace museum
In May of 2026, a new exhibit related to regional favorite 49 Winchester was unveiled at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol, Tennessee.
Jeannette Walls is headline speaker at Writers and Readers Day
Writers and Readers Day of this year’s Virginia Highlands Festival presents Jeannette Walls as the featured speaker related to this year’s theme, “Stories That Shape Us: Memoir Writing Across Genres.”
Theatre Bristol is a recipient of a grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.
Symphony of the Mountains presents All-American Legacy, a special three-city concert tour featuring Jake Hoot, winner of Season 17 of “The Voice” and champion of “The Voice: Battle of Champions” in Season 29.
The Bristol Music Club’s announces the winners of its 2026 auditions. Judges Joe Moore, Peter Ryan and Karen Smith Hoss selected 12 students to receive awards.