2020 Northeast Tennessee Visitor Guide

O F F I C I A L V I S I TO R G U I D E

EXPLORE THE CITY

GUIDES

DESTINATION

MAP

CAN’T MISS

EVENTS

YOUR NEXT DESTINATION Lakes. Mountains.

Outdoor Adventure.

Kayaking

Fishing

Mountain Biking

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PANTHER CREEK STATE PARK • MOUNTAIN MAKINS FESTIVAL MORRISTOWN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL • MOTUS PANTHER CREEK TRIATHLON

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TENNESSEE STATE DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS • CHEROKEE LAKE

There’s More IN NORTHEAST TENNESSEE

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AREA EVENTS

Monthly selection of our largest events.

THINGS TO DO

Favorite activities in each city.

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Accommodations, attractions, culture, history, and friends.

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Destination map and visitor information.

MEMBER DIRECTORY PLAN YOUR TRIP

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE TOURISM ASSOCIATION

3211 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601 423.262.0238 | northeasttennessee.org

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Spring

MARCH St. Paddy’s Day Weekend, JONESBOROUGH

APRIL NASCAR Race Week, BRISTOL Noli Fest, ERWIN Upper East Tennessee Fiddlers Convention, FLAG POND Appalachian Farm Show & Farmer’s Reunion, GRAY MAY The Great Outdoors Festival, ERWIN Iris Festival, GREENEVILLE Garden Gala, JONESBOROUGH Racks by the Tracks, KINGSPORT

Summer

JUNE Covered Bridge Festival, ELIZABETHTON Blue Plum Festival, JOHNSON CITY NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, BRISTOL Rhododendron Festival, ROAN MOUNTAIN

JULY Pepsi Independence Day Celebration, JOHNSON CITY Rogersville’s Fourth of July Celebration, ROGERSVILLE Jonesborough Days, JONESBOROUGH American Downtown 4th of July Celebration, GREENEVILLE Fun Fest, KINGSPORT Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals, ELIZABETHTON Quiltfest, JONESBOROUGH AUGUST Appalachian Fair, GRAY Erwin Elephant Revival, ERWIN Long Journey Home, MOUNTAIN CITY Little Chicago Festival, JOHNSON CITY Old Butler Days, BUTLER Meet the Mountains Festival, JOHNSON CITY Annual Fiddler’s Convention, LAUREL BLOOMERY TriPride Festival, BRISTOL TN/VA

Fall

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER NASCAR Race Week, BRISTOL Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, BRISTOL Battle of Blountville Reenactment, BLOUNTVILLE Flea Market & Craft Fair, BLOUNTVILLE

OCTOBER Heritage Days, ROGERSVILLE Cranberry Festival, SHADY VALLEY National Storytelling Festival, JONESBOROUGH Unicoi County Apple Festival, ERWIN Hancock County Fall Festival, SNEEDVILLE NOVEMBER Festival of Trees, GREENEVILLE Speedway in Lights, BRISTOL Made Around Here Market, JONESBOROUGH Appalachian Tar Mac Rally Sprint, BRISTOL

Winter

DECEMBER Rocky Mount Candlelight Christmas, JOHNSON CITY Christmas in Olde Jonesborough, JONESBOROUGH Speedway in Lights, BRISTOL JANUARY Old Christmas at Sycamore Shoals, ELIZABETHTON Speedway in Lights, BRISTOL

FEBRUARY Antique Appraisal Fair, GREENEVILLE Chocolate Fest, JONESBOROUGH For a complete list of area events, visit northeasttennessee.org

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Where music comes to life IN NORTHEAST TENNESSEE

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Greeneville

Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol

Lyrics on the Lawn, Greeneville

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Bristol

Down Home, Johnson City

Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, Johnson City

Long Journey Home Festival, Mountain City

Jiggy Ray’s Pizzeria, Elizabethton

Sol Slam Mountain Jam, Erwin

FunFest!, Kingsport

To learn more about where music comes to life in Northeast Tennessee, look for our “There’s More” magazine or visit northeasttennessee.org. northeasttennessee.org

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#PerfectNight

Bristol: Sounds Good.

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CITY GUIDES

Bristol

BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC MUSEUM

101 Country Music Way 423.573.1927 | birthplaceofcountrymusic.org

BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY & DRAGWAY 151 Speedway Blvd.

423.989.6960 | bristolmotorspeedway.com

THE PINNACLE SHOPPING CENTER 475 Pinnacle Pkwy.

276.466.2626 | thepinnacle.com

PARAMOUNT BRISTOL 518 State St. 423.274.8920 | paramountbristol.org

DISCOVER BRISTOL 20 Volunteer Pkwy. discoverbristol.org | 423.989.4850 Bristol is built on sound; engines revving, fiddles singing, and the silence of the outdoors. The downtown buzzes with live music and the outdoors quietly await just beyond. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounded by scenic South Holston Lake and the Holston River sits Bristol, The Birthplace of Country Music and home of the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile” — Bristol Motor Speedway.

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An experience full of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, history, and more.

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CITY GUIDES

Elizabethton

SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC PARK

1651 W. Elk Ave. 423.543.5808 | sycamoreshoalstn.org

ROAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 527 TN-143 | Roan Mountain 423.547.3906 tnstateparks.com/parks/about/roan-mountain

DOE RIVER COVERED BRIDGE Located off Hwy 19E 423.547.3850 | tourcartercounty.com

WATAUGA LAKE 2285 US-321 | Hampton 888.423.3785 | lakeshore-resort.com

CARTER COUNTY VISITOR CENTER 500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. tourcartercounty.com | 423.547.3850 Find out about the hidden gems that are exclusive to historic Elizabethton and Carter County inside the Visitors Center with information, maps and locally made merchandise.

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Let’s Be

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Trails sports Parks GREENE

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TOURISM

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DISCOVER

Greeneville Tennessee

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CITY GUIDES

Greeneville

DAVID CROCKETT BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK

1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd. | Limestone 423.257.2167 | tnstateparks.com/parks/ about/david-crockett-birthplace

ANDREW JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 101 N. College St. 423.638.3551 | nps.gov/anjo

DICKSON -WILLIAMS MANSION Ticket Location: 111 N. Main St. 423.787.0500 | mainstreetgreeneville.org

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 212 Tusculum Blvd.

423.638.1679 | npacgreeneville.com

GREENE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP TOURISM DEPARTMENT 115 Academy St. visitgreenevilletn.com | 423.638.4111 Tennessee’s second oldest town was established in 1783. Its history is showcased in brick sidewalks and immaculate historic sites, churches and homes against a backdrop of majestic mountains and breathtaking waterways and streams spectacularly enhanced in panoramic color by four very definite seasons.

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GO. ALL .

OUT.

Johnson City has an endless variety of life-enriching experiences. No matter what adventure you choose, Go. All. Out. VisitJohnsonCityTN.com

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CITY GUIDES

Johnson City

ROCKY MOUNT STATE HISTORIC SITE

200 Hyder Hill Rd. | Piney Flats 423.538.7396 | rockymountmuseum.com

TIPTON - HAYNES STATE HISTORIC SITE 2620 S. Roan St. | Johnson City 423.926.3631 | tipton-haynes.org

HANDS ON! DISCOVERY CENTER AND GRAY FOSSIL SITE 1212 Suncrest Dr. | Gray 423.434.4263 | visithandson.org

TANNERY KNOBS MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK 518 Dennis Dr. | Johnson City ridetk.com

TWEETSIE TRAIL Alabama St. | Johnson City tweetsietrail.com

VISIT JOHNSON CITY 603 E. Market St. visitjohnsoncitytn.com | 423.461.8000 Whether you’re looking for your next adventure or a weekend retreat you can Go. All. Out. and find history, outdoor activities, shopping, local eateries, brews and so much more in Johnson City. northeasttennessee.org

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CITY GUIDES

Johnson County DOE MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA

Doe Mountain Adventure Center 1203 Harbin Hill Rd. | Mountain City 423.460.1295 | doetn.com

JOHNSON COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 127 College St. | Mountain City 423.460.3313 | jocoartcenter.org

“THE SNAKE 421” ROAD TRIP 37 miles, 489 curves, 3 mountains and 1 valley through Tennessee and Virginia. thesnake421.com

WATAUGA LAKE WINERY 6952 Big Dry Run Rd. | Butler 423.768.0345 | wataugalakewinery.com

JOHNSON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER 716 S. Shady St. | Mountain City johnsoncountytn.org | 423.727.5800 Jewel of the Appalachian High Country, Johnson County is the state’s northern most county and is full of local culture, history and outdoor adventure. Known for its mountain peaks, dedication to local artists, mom and pop restaurants, and shops, Johnson County is often referred to as the Hidden Gem of Northeast Tennessee.

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Hear the story of

TENNESSEE'S OLDEST TOWN still being told AD

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CITY GUIDES

Jonesborough

CHESTER INN & TOWN TOURS

Downtown Historic Jonesborough 423.753.9580 | heritageall.org

INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER 116 W. Main St. | 423.753.2171 800.952.8392 | storytellingcenter.net

WETLANDS 1523 Persimmon Ridge Rd. 423.753.1553 | wetlandsjonesborough.com

CHUCKEY DEPOT RAILROAD MUSEUM 110 S. 2nd Ave. 423.753.1010 | jonesborough.com

HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH TOURISM DEPARTMENT 117 Boone St. Jonesborough.com | 423.753.1010 A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage attracts visitors from around the globe.

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Visit Bays Mountain

Shop Downtown

Start planning your trip

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today at VisitKingsport.com

Try the ORIGINAL Long Island Iced Tea

CITY GUIDES

Kingsport

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER

1820 MeadowView Pkwy. | 423.343.9758 swimkingsport.com

KINGSPORT CAROUSEL 350 Clinchfield St. | 423.343.9834 engagekingsport.com/kingsport-carousel

BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK & PLANETARIUM 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd. | 423.229.9447 baysmountain.com

WARRIORS PATH STATE PARK 490 Hemlock Rd. | 423.239.8531 tnstateparks.com/parks/warriors-path

KINGSPORT SELFIE TRAIL 400 Clinchfield St. | 423.392.8836 capturekingsport.com

VISIT KINGSPORT 400 Clinchfield St., Suite 100 423.392.8800 | visitkingsport.com Visit Kingsport and discover all that Northeast Tennessee has to offer—diverse entertainment, local restaurants, world-class accommodations and more. northeasttennessee.org

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CITY GUIDES

Rogersville

ROGERSVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT

Main St. 423.272.2186 rogersvilletnmainstreet.com

HALE SPRINGS INN MCKINNEY’S RESTAURANT & TAVERN 110 W. Main St. 1.877.222.1616 | halespringsinn.com

LAUREL RUN PARK 364 Laurel Run Park Rd. , Church Hill 423.357.8110

AMIS MILL EATERY AND VISITORS CENTER 127 W. Bear Hollow 423.246.7982 | amismill.com

ROGERSVILLE/HAWKINS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 110 E. Kyle St. 423.272.2186 | rogersvilletnchamber.com Settled in 1775 by David Crockett’s grandparents, Historic Rogersville is one of Tennessee’s oldest towns. Explore America’s First Frontier, and discover Rogersville’s history and heritage with scenic driving tours, walking tours, and heritage trails.

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SHOW UP! A timeless treasure and showplace in the heart of historic downtown Bristol.

Tickets: paramountbristol.org

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CITY GUIDES

Sullivan County BLOUNTVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT

Great Stage Rd. | Blountville 423.323.4660 | historicsullivan.com

EAST TENNESSEE DISTILLERY 220 Piney Flats Rd. | Piney Flats 423.391.0383 | mellomoon.com

APPALACHIAN CAVERNS 420 Cave Hill Rd. | Blountville 423.323.2337 | appacaverns.com

BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY 151 Speedway Blvd.

866.415.4158 | bristolmotorspeedway.com

SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND TOURISM 3425 TN-126 | Blountville 423.323. 4660 | historicsullivan.com Historic Sullivan County is truly “a Museum of Masterpieces, both old and new.” From its historic sites to hiking trails, distilleries, caverns and NASCAR, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy!

Come for a visit or spend a lifetime in Historic Sullivan, one of the most beautiful counties in East Tennessee!

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Offering Instruction in: Flatwater and Whitewater Kayaking Whitewater Canoeing Standup Paddleboarding Water Safety Awareness Swiftwater Rescue Wilderness First Aid, CPR, BLS, ACLS Team Building Survival Map Reading & Compass Conservation & Stewardship Outdoor & Action Photography Painting & Ceramics Youth Adventure Camps Youth Leadership Camps

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CITY GUIDES

Unicoi County

PINNACLE TOWER TRAIL

Powder Hollow Rd. | 423.735.0317 unicoitn.net/jack-snider-park

USA RAFT ADVENTURE RESORT

2 Jones Branch Rd. | 800.USA.RAFT usaraft.com

NOLICHUCKY OUTDOOR LEARNING INSTITUTE 2 Jones Branch Rd. | 423.641.0100 nolilearn.org

MOUNTAIN HARVEST KITCHEN 105 Unicoi Village Place | 423.735.0426 unicoitn.net/mountain-harvest-kitchen

TOWN OF ERWIN 211 N. Main Ave. 423.743.6231 | erwintn.org TOWN OF UNICOI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER 106 Unicoi Village Pl. 423.735.0426 | unicoitn.net UNICOI COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 S. Main Ave. 423.743.3000 | unicoicounty.org

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PLAYING IS FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART. STAY THAT WAY.

Never stop playing.

It’s always play time in Abingdon. visitabingdonvirginia.com • 888.489.4144

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The Place To Play

ABINGDON AD

Opening Spring 2020 - Luxurious Guestrooms and Suites

- Southern Craft Restaurant

- Outdoor Music and Special Events Venue - Vision’s Day Spa and Salon - Rooftop Bar with Fire Pits

(276)28 5 -5 0 4 0 sessionshotel.com

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State Street, Downtown Bristol, VA

DIRECTORY

Member Directory OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd., Kingsport baysmountain.com | 423.229.9447 DAVID CROCKETT BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK 1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd., Limestone tnstateparks.com | 423.257.2167 DOE MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA 1203 Harbin Hill Rd., Mountain City doetn.com | 423.460.1295 ERWIN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY 520 Federal Hatchery Rd., Erwin fws.gov/erwin | 423.743.4712 LAMAR ALEXANDER ROCKY FORK STATE PARK 501 Rocky Fork Rd., Flag Pond tnstateparks.com | 423.271.1233 MAHONEY’S OUTFITTERS 830 Sunset Dr., Johnson City mahoneysports.com | 423.282.5413 NOLICHUCKY OUTDOOR LEARNING INSTITUTE 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin nolilearn.org | 423.641.0100 RIVERPARK CAMPGROUND & GLAMPING 3937 Hwy 81 South, Jonesborough riverparkcampground.net | 423.753.5359

ROAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 1015 Hwy. 143, Roan Mountain roanmountain.com | 423.547.3906 ROCKY TOP CAMPGROUND 496 Pearl Ln., Blountville rockytopcampground.com 423.323.2535 SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA 1651 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton sycamoreshoalstn.org | 423.543.5808 USA RAFT ADVENTURE RESORT 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin usaraft.com | 1.800.usa.raft WARRIORS’ PATH STATE PARK 490 Hemlock Rd., Kingsport tnstateparks.com | 423.239.8531 WATAUGA LAKESHORE RESORT 2285 Hwy. 321, Hampton lakeshore-resort.com | 423.725.2223 WATAUGA LAKE SAILING CLUB PO Box 342, Hampton WOODSMOKE CAMPGROUND 215 Woodsmoke Dr., Unicoi woodsmokecampground.com 423.743.2116

SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS CARNEGIE HOTEL 1216 State of Franklin Rd., Johnson City carnegiehotel.com | 423.979.6400 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 211 Mockingbird Ln., Johnson City johnsoncity.doubletree.com 423.929.2000 GENERAL MORGAN INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 111 N Main St., Greeneville generalmorganinn.com | 423.787.1000 HALE SPRINGS INN 110 W Main St., Rogersville halespringsinn.com | 423.272.5171 HAMPTON INN KINGSPORT 2000 Enterprise Pl., Kingsport kingsporthamptoninn.com | 423.247.3888

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES KINGSPORT 10150 Airport Pkwy., Kingsport laquinta.com | 423.323.0500 MEADOWVIEW MARRIOTT CONFERENCE RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER 1901 MeadowView Pkwy., Kingsport meadowviewresort.com | 423.578.6600 MEADOW CREEK MOUNTAIN RANCH 961 Browns Chapel Rd., Parrottsville meadowcreekmountain.com | 423.623.7543 OLDE MILL INN BED & BREAKFAST 603 Pennlyn Avenue, Cumberland Gap oldemillinnbnb.com | 423.869.0868 THE SESSIONS HOTEL 833 State St., Bristol, VA sessionshotel.com | 276.285.5040 northeasttennessee.org

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CULTURE ABINGDON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 355 Cumming St., Abingdon, VA visitabingdonvirginia.com 276.676.2282 ALLANDALE MANSION 225 W. Center St., Kingsport allandalemansion.com | 423.229.9422 ANDREW JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 101 N. College St., Greeneville nps.gov/anjo | 423.638.3551 BARTER THEATRE 127 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA bartertheatre.com | 276.628.3991 BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC MUSEUM 101 Country Music Way, Bristol birthplaceofcountrymusic.org 423.573.1927 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ASSOC. PO Box 2136, Asheville, NC blueridgeparkway.org | 828.620.1024 BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION Downtown Bristol, TN/VA bristolrhythm.com | 423.573.1927 CUMBERLAND GAP MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 603 Pennlyn Ave., Cumberland Gap townofcumberlandgap.com 423.869.0868 HERITAGE ALLIANCE OF NE TENNESSEE & SW VIRGINIA 212 E. Sabin Dr., Jonesborough heritageall.org | 423.753.9580 INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough storytellingcenter.net | 423.753.2171 JOHNSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 66, Mountain City johnsoncountytnchamber.org 423.727.1700 JONESBOROUGH STORYTELLERS GUILD PO Box 996, Jonesborough storytellersguild.org

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MAIN STREET GREENEVILLE 310 S. Main St., Greeneville mainstreetgreeneville.org 423.639.7102 MARY B. MARTIN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 211 Gilbreath Hall, Johnson City etsu.edu/martin | 423.439.8587 VISIT MORRISTOWN 825 W. First North St., Morristown visitmorristowntn.com | 423.586.6382 NETHERLAND INN/ EXCHANGE PLACE ASSOCIATION 2144 Netherland Inn Rd., Kingsport thenetherlandinn.com | 423.246.1104 4812 Orebank Rd., Kingsport exchangeplace.info | 423.288.6071 NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 212 Tusculum Blvd., Greeneville npacgreeneville.com | 423.638.1679 PARAMOUNT BRISTOL 518 State St, Bristol paramountbristol.org | 423.274.8920 ROCKY MOUNT STATE HISTORIC SITE 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats rockymountmuseum.com | 423.538.7396 SCOTT COUNTY VIRGINIA TOURISM 190 Beech St., Suite 201, Gate City explorescottcountyva.com 276.386.6521 FRIENDS OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA One Heartwood Cir., Abingdon, VA myswva.org STORYTELLING RESOURCE PLACE 9 Fox St., Jonesborough storytellingresourceplace.org 423.557.3349 TOWN OF ERWIN 211 N. Main Ave. erwintn.org 423.743.6231 TOWN OF UNICOI 106 Unicoi Village Pl. unicoitn.net 423.735.0317

DIRECTORY

SELECT FOOD & DRINKS BRISTOL STATION BREWS & TAPROOM 41 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, VA bristolbrew.com | 276.608.1220 CAPTAIN’S TABLE at Lakeshore Resort 2285 Hwy. 321, Hampton lakeshore-resort.com | 423.725.2201 EAST TENNESSEE DISTILLERY 220 Piney Flats Rd., Piney Flats mellomoon.com | 423.391.0383

MCKINNEY’S RESTAURANT & TAVERN 110 W. Main St., Rogersville halespringsinn.com | 423.272.5171 TENNESSEE HILLS DISTILLERY 127 Fox St., Jonesborough tnhillsdistillery.com | 423.788.9105 THE COFFEE COMPANY 444 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton experiencingcoffee.com | 800.358.2709

FAMILY FUN APPALACHIAN RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 3211 N. Roan St., Johnson City arcd.org | 423.979.2581 BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol bristolmotorspeedway.com 866.415.4158 FUN FEST 400 Clinchfield St., Kingsport funfest.net | 423.392.8800 HANDS ON! DISCOVERY CENTER AND GRAY FOSSIL SITE 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray visithandson.org | 423.434.4263 GABRIEL’S CHRISTMAS 117 E. Main St., Ste 101, Jonesborough gabrielschristmas.com | 423.913.4477

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER 1820 Meadowview Pkwy., Kingsport swimkingsport.com | 423.343.9758 THE MALL AT JOHNSON CITY 2011 N. Roan St., Johnson City mallatjohnsoncity.com | 423.282.5312 THE PINNACLE SHOPPING CENTER 475 Pinnacle Pkwy., Bristol thepinnacle.com | 276.466.2626 RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF THE SMOKIES 88 River Rd., Gatlinburg ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com 888.240.1358 UNICOI APPLE FESTIVAL P.O. Box 713, Erwin unicoicounty.org/apple-festival 423.743.3000

FRIENDS OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE BLUE RIDGE COUNTRY 3424 Bambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA blueridgecountry.com | 540.989.6138 CREATIVE ENERGY 3206 Hanover Rd., Johnson City cenergy.agency | 423.946.9494 CUMULUS TRI-CITIES WQUT, WJCW, WKOS, WXSM, WGOC 162 Freehill Rd., Gray radiowebvillage.com | 423.477.1000 EASTMAN 200 S. Wilcox Dr. B1, Kingsport eastman.com | 423.229.6974 FIRST TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3211 N. Roan St., Johnson City ftdd.org | 423.928.0224 GREENEVILLE SUN 121 W. Summer St., Greeneville greenevillesun.com | 423.638.4181

THE HIGH ROAD AGENCY 200 E. Main St., Johnson City thehighroadagency.com | 423.900.8424 HILLHOUSE CREATIVE 4260 Ft. Henry Dr. Ste. 7, Kingsport hillhousecreative.com | 423.239.5431 NORTHEAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP 300 E. Main St. | Johnson City northeasttn.com | 423.430.2830 PRINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE, LLC 1903 US-11E, Jonesborough printdistribution.com | 423.753.8191 STELLAR STUDIOS 3211 Hanover Rd., Johnson City stellarstudios.com | 423.926.4780

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DISCOVER SOMET HING NEW!

1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN • I-26, exit 13 northeasttennessee.org (423) 434-4263 • visithandson.org

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Know before you go...

To learn more about Northeast Tennessee, look for our “There’s More” magazine. You’ll discover Northeast Tennessee’s greatest stories and enjoy features like “Rhythm & Racing: 10 Days of Music and NASCAR,” “Meet a Local,” trip ideas, and a map of the area with our favorite places to go. You can pick up the magazine at Tennessee Welcome Centers and various other locations throughout the southeastern United States. To receive a copy, or download a digital edition, visit NortheastTennessee.org.

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AIRPORT INFORMATION TRI - CITIES AIRPORT, TN/VA ( TRI ) 2525 Hwy. 75, Blountville, TN 37617 triflight.com | 423.325.6000

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Take your family on an exciting ride with this year’s magazine.

Discover heart-pumping racing and fulfilling road trips, while finding your rhythm in the heart of Northeast Tennessee.

CLOSE TO HOME Asheville, NC Atlanta, GA Chattanooga, TN Charlotte, NC Colombus, OH Indianapolis, IN Jacksonville, FL Knoxville, TN Lexington, KY Memphis, TN Nashville, TN Washington, DC

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DINE. PLAY. STAY.

Nationally recognized as a leading entertainment venue for performing artists and theatrical productions. From bluegrass to ballet, ZZ Top to Jungle Jack Hanna, NPAC brings outstanding entertainment for the entire family.

423.638.1679

NPACgreeneville.com 212 Tusculum Blvd | Greeneville, TN

Book your room at the General Morgan Inn and experience the majesty of one of Tennessee’s most treasured historic inns. Before the show, dine at our 4-star restaurant, Brumley’s. Our servers and staff will be sure to see you on your way in time for the show!

423.787.1000 I 423.787.7500 generalmorganinn.com 111 N Main Street I Greeneville, TN

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