2010 Netta Visitors Guide by NETTA

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Looking for a destination that has it all? Greeneville and Greene County Tennessee offer natural beauty with historic ties - all within a reasonable budget.

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Cherokee National Forest and the Appalachian Trail Seven beautifully landscaped golf courses More than 15 sites along the Quilt Trail Horseback riding, fly fishing, camping, and hiking Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Six Civil War sites located throughout the county Margarette Falls and the Bible Covered Bridge Century Farms, fun things to do on the farm and much more

per ience It!! Greeneville/Greene County Tourism 115 Academy Street Greeneville, TN 37743 (423)638-4111

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Mustang Alley Riding Stables

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Agritourism with an emphasis on history and hospitality Weddings • Fresh Produce Picnics • Flowers • Parties Fall Decorations

Gift Shop features

garden iron • antiques handcrafts

Greeneville, TN

Call

423-552-5988 for reservations.

WHERE THE STARS TAKE STAGE!

Box Office Hours: M-F, 11:30 am- 5:30 pm (423) 638-1679 www.greenevillenpac.com

Mustang Alley Riding Stables is on 50 acres of beautiful land in the Cherokee National Forest in the southeast section of Greene County off of Greystone Rd. Come ride our beautiful groomed trails with our knowledgeable trail guides. Nature abounds! www.mustangalleyridingstables.com

Welcome to America’s First Frontier

Table of Contents Accommodations & Convention Centers . . 24-28 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Calendar of Events (A Regional Sampling) . . 10 Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Cultural Arts & Museums . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18-19 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Festivals & Fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Historical Associations & Trusts . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tours & Special Event Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Visitor Information and Services . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Wedding Chapels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Visitor Information & Services

Blountville Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism 3425 Highway 126, Suite 100 Blountville, TN 37617 423-323-4660 • www.historicsullivan.com hunt@historicsullivan.com

Observation Knob Park

Home to spectacular views of the area and is a non-alcoholic family campground on South Holston Lake in historic Sullivan County. A prime lakefront camping facility, Observation Knob offers 175 campsites with water and electric, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, hiking trails, playgrounds, and pavilion rentals. 553 Knob Park Road, Bristol • 423-878-1881 • Camp is open seasonally from late March through October 31 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week

Historic Blountville’s Deery Inn

Shortly after the American Revolution was won, along the dusty path that was one of the young nation’s first highways, the doors of the Deery Inn first opened to weary travelers on the western frontier. Though now weathered by time, those doors – actually signed by many of those travelers, including a president of the modern United States – is open as a museum to welcome visitors to the inn, which serves as the centerpiece of one of the country’s prototype walking tours, the Great Stage Road walking tour. Highway 126 Blountville • 423- 323-4660 [2 Hr.], Call to schedule a tour

Archives & Regional History Center

A hidden gem for historians and genealogists, the Archives and Regional Center houses a wealth of historical research. Located within the Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism, adjacent to the Sullivan County Courthouse, the center is home to hundreds of historic manuscripts, photographs, family histories, and state/county histories. The vast holdings of this unique research center cross state and county boundaries, and are a welcome surprise to those researching East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. 3425 Highway 126, Suite 100 • 423- 323-4660 Open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

HISTORIC SULLIVAN A premier tourist destination in Northeast Tennessee

Golf Fishing Theatre Bicycling

Museums

Canoeing Mountain biking Race Car Driving Appalachian Music Historical Research

Start your vacation experience here! Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism www.historicsullivan.com (423) 323-4660 www.netta.com

Visitor Information & Services

Bristol Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau 20 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620 423-989-4850 • www.visitbristoltnva.org tourism@bristolchamber.org

Birthplace of Country Music Alliance

Recognized by the U.S. Congress as the official “Birthplace of Country Music,” Bristol plays tribute to the heritage of traditional bluegrass and country music. Daily concerts, events, and jam-sessions are available yearround at a variety of venues. The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Music Festival in September hosts more than a dozen stages with over 100 artists. Bristol is also the home place of Tennessee Ernie Ford. Contact the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance for a schedule of daily music events. Open M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 276-645-0111 www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org

Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

Get up-close and personal with America’s favorite NASCAR track. The Speedway’s new fan zone provides an intimate look at racing with interactive videos, a replica of the track’s 36 banking, drag-racing simulators, and real cross-sectioned stock cars. Get your taste of the driver’s perspective with a guided track tour, which even includes a ride around the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Track Tours Available • Nov.-Feb. M-F 9 a.m. 4 p.m. • Mar.-Oct. M-S. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun. Noon4 p.m. *Tours not given during weeks of major Speedway or Dragway events. 151 Speedway Blvd. • Bristol • 423-989-6960

Bristol Caverns

Your imagination will see unique figures in the stalactites and stalagmites created by nature’s hand over the last 400 million years. Once used by Indians as an attack and escape route, the underground river remains an intriguing feature of this beautifully accessible cavern. [1 Hr.],Open Daily-seasonal hrs. 1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy. Bristol • 423-878-2011 4

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Visitor Information & Services

Elizabethton

Erwin

Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, P.O. Box 190 Elizabethton, TN 37644 423-547-3850 www.tourelizabethton.com tourismdirector@tourelizabethton.com

Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce 100 South Main Avenue • Erwin, TN 37650 423-743-3000 • jessica@unicoicounty.org www.unicoicounty.org

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area

The first permanent settlement outside the thirteen colonies, Sycamore Shoals served as the muster point for the Overmountain Men on their way to the Battle of King’s Mountain. Visit the reconstruction of Fort Watauga, explore the museum and enjoy the year-round interpretive program. An outdoor drama, “Liberty-The Saga of Sycamore Shoals”,” is offered in mid-July. [2 hrs.], Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 1- 4:30 p.m. • 1651 W. Elk Ave. • Elizabethton 423-543-5808

Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens

A naturalist’s paradise, rich in plant and animal life, the 6,285-foot peak offers breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountain range. In mid-June the Catawba rhododendron burst into a spectacular display of blossoms covering more than 600 acres—the largest natural rhododendron garden in the world. The Roan Mountain State Park offers cabins, camping, hiking, tennis, swimming and picnicking. Open Daily 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • 1015 Highway 14 Roan Mountain • 423-772-0190 • 1-800-250-8620

Doe River Covered Bridge

Heavy oak planks, hand-forged nails and threaded spikes have helped the Covered Bridge remain beautiful and functional. Built in 1882, it is one of the few remaining covered bridges in Tennessee. The Doe River Covered Bridge is recognized by the Tennessee Historical Commission, National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Engineering Record. Located off Hwy. 19E. • Elizabethton 423-547-3850

The Valley Beautiful

Lose yourself in the natural beauty visible from a mountaintop vista or from the warmth of a sun-drenched valley below. Unicoi County is known as The Valley Beautiful for its elegant and divine scenery, which will indulge your senses, enrich your spirit, and enliven your soul. 100 South Main Avenue • Erwin 423-743-3000

Unicoi County Heritage Museum

From the turn-of-the-century Main Street representation to the Indian artifacts display…from the Blue Ridge Pottery exhibit to the railroading memorabilia, you will discover the rich variety of the area’s heritage. The museum, located on the grounds of the Erwin National Fish Hatchery, preserves the unique history of this small mountain community. [2 Hrs.], T-Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. May-Oct. Federal Fish Hatchery Rd. • Erwin 423-743-9449

Nolichucky River

Spend a day rafting on the churning white water of the river which winds its way through the deepest gorge in the Eastern United States. Or relax near one of its forest-crested cliffs and have your five senses soothed by constantly moving waters. 423-743-3000

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Visitor Information & Services

Greeneville

Jonesborough

Greene County Partnership Tourism Department 115 Academy Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 423-638-4111 • www.visitGreenevilleTN.com tkinser@greenecop.com

Historic Jonesborough Tourism Department 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659 423-753-1010 or 866-401-4223 www.historicjonesborough.com • ambercjb@embarqmail.com

Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park

The celebrated frontiersman, warrior, and backwoods statesman was born on the banks of the Nolichucky River in 1786. The cabin has been restored and furnished in the period style. The site includes a large picnic and camping area. Crockett was massacred at the Alamo along with other Tennessee Volunteers. [1 Hr.], Museum: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd. • Limestone 423-257-2167

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Trace the life of Andrew Johnson, an industrious tailor who became the 17th President of the United States. The site includes the tailor shop, 1830’s Johnson House, museum, The Homestead in which Johnson lived from 1851 until his death in 1875, and the National Cemetery where he and other family members are buried. [1 Hr.], Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. College & Depot Streets • Greeneville 423-638-3551

Dickson-Williams Mansion

Few homes have any more rich history than the DicksonWilliams Mansion. Built in 1815 as the “Showplace of East Tennessee” the home entertained guests like Davy Crockett, Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and the Marquis de LaFayette. During the Civil War it served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate officers. Confederate General John Hunt Morgan was killed in the garden in 1864. [1 Hr.], Open daily at 1 p.m. • Tours depart from General Morgan Inn • 111 North Main Street Greeneville • 423-787-0500 6

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Jonesborough’s Historic District

Following a multi-million dollar restoration in 1969, Tennessee’s oldest town became the first Tennessee town to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jonesborough uniquely blends historic sites, distinctive architecture, specialty shops and restaurants to entice visitors Visitors Center Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 117 Boone St. • Jonesborough 423-753-1010 • 1-866-401-4223

Jonesborough / Washington County History Museum

Discover the story of Jonesborough and Washington County through the artifacts, maps and history of over two hundred years. See the first hand-powered water pumper, a remnant of one of the first log courthouses, minie balls from a Civil War skirmish and many mementos of Tennessee’s oldest town. [30 min.], M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 117 Boone St., Jonesborough 423-753-1015 • Located in the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center

International Storytelling Center

Host to the National Storytelling Festival every October. The only facility in the world devoted to oral storytelling and its creative applications. The Center includes a 200 year-old country inn, a 14,000 square-foot education building with gift shop and host the annual Teller-in-Residence Program, which runs from late May through late October with daily performances Tues.-Sat. at 2 p.m. Open Tuesday through Saturday,10 a.m. 5 p.m. • 116 West Main St. • Jonesborough 423-753-2171 • 800-952-8392

Visitor Information & Services

Johnson City

Kingsport

Johnson City Convention & Visitors Bureau 603 E. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37605 423-461-8000 or 800-852-3392 www.visitjohnsoncitytn.com whitson@johnsoncitytnchamber.com

Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau 151 E. Main Street, Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8820 or 800-743-5282 www.visitkingsport.com • amccoll@visitkingsport.com

Rocky Mount Living Museum

Step into the year 1791 at Rocky Mount Living Museum, the First Headquarters of the Southwest Territory where vividly dressed interpreters entertain and educate throughout the year. [1.5 Hrs.], Mar. - Mid Dec. (first and second Fri. and Sat. in Dec.). T-S 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day • 200 Hyder Hill Rd. • Piney Flats 423-538-7396 • 1-888-538- 1791

Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

This 18th century home is the site of a historic battle of forces between John Sevier and Col. John Tipton. [1 Hr.], M-S 10 a.m. 4 p.m. • Apr.-mid Nov; Alternate winter hours for Dec.-Mar. • 2620 South Roan St. • Johnson City 423-926-3631

ETSU Museum of Natural History and Gray Fossil Site

Watch your entire family dig up some fun- and bones- with hands-on exhibits with a front row view of a real live fossil dig. Experience the Dwarf Tapir, Red Panda and the Saber-Toothed Cat. Gray Fossil Site Open 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. – 7 days a week • 1212 Suncrest Drive (Physical Address) • Gray 423-439-3659 • 866-202-6223

Hands On! Regional Museum

Kids and parents can spend a fun, educational afternoon viewing animal and dinosaur displays and interacting with 20 exhibits. [2 Hrs.], T-F 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; M 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jun.-Aug. 315 East Main St., Johnson City • 423-434-HAND

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

What better way to manage stress than in a 3550-acre nature preserve featuring 27 miles of hiking trails, a barge ride on a 44-acre mountaintop lake, wildlife habitats, farmstead museum or a visit to the Nature Interpretive Center. Experience the wonders of the astronomical universe in the state-of-the art planetarium. [2-4 Hrs.], M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Weekends 1-8 p.m.; Extended Summer hours • 853 Bays Mountain Park Road • Kingsport 423-229-9447

Exchange Place

Exchange Place will take you back to a pioneer farm homestead when mid-1800’s people lived off the land. Craft demonstrations, early household activities and sales of crafts offer special attractions to this living farm. Exchange Place derives its name for its activities as a stage stop and place to exchange state currencies. [2 Hrs.], Apr.-Oct. Th.-Fr. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sat.-Sun.

2 - 4:30 p.m. 4812 Orebank Rd. • Kingsport • 423-288-6071

Netherland Inn

Visitors never forget their tour of this “one-of-a-kind” preservation site in the United States. The young and young at heart will have a joyful visit to the child’s world of the 18th and 19th centuries. Costumes and furniture depicting the era will take you back in time when the Inn bustled with activity from the old Great Stage Road along the Holston River. [1 Hr.], 2 - 4 p.m. Sat., Sun. May-Oct. 2140 Netherland Inn Rd. • Kingsport 423-246-7982

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Visitor Information & Services

Mountain City

Rogersville

Johnson County Welcome Center & Museum and Chamber of Commerce Hwy. 421, Box 1, Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-5800 www.johnsoncountytn.org jcwc@highcountryonline.net

Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce 107 East Main Street, Suite 100, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2186 • www.rogersvillechamber.us nbarker@chartertn.net

Rogersville Historic District

Johnson County

Nestled next to Virginia and North Carolina, there’s a paradise for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Fishing, boating, skiing, hunting, golf, picnicking, hiking, camping and scenery abound in the home of Tennessee’s first sunrise. Hear the story of Trade, Tennessee’s first community, and visit the museum in Butler, the town that wouldn’t drown. Hike the Appalachian Trail through Backbone Rock and shop and dine in Mountain City. RedTail Mountain Golf Course offers challenging holes and spectacular views. Visit or call the Welcome Center and Museum for directions. 423-727-5800

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Rogersville’s unique original red brick Main Street is known as the largest collection of Federal style architecture in the state. The district includes the State’s oldest Court House, Hale Springs Inn, the Crockett family’s first Tennessee home, and the site where Tennessee’s first newspaper was printed in 1791, along with five Tennessee state historical markers. Main Street • Rogersville 423-272-2186

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Watauga Lake

Enjoy a powerboat ride, picnic, or spend a relaxing day fly-fishing in the third cleanest lake in America. Created in 1942 by the Tennessee Valley Authority, Watauga Lake allows visitors to slow down and take in the stunning scenery of the Cherokee National Forest and Appalachian Mountains. TVA Lakes 423-467-3800 Visitor Information 423-547-3850 or 423-727-5800

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Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum

A quaint 1890 Southern Railway Depot contains the state’s only newspaper and printing museum. The award winning museum contains exhibits depicting the printing industry from its beginning in Tennessee until printing became off-set. Also on exhibit are early newspapers of interest. 415 South Depot Street • Rogersville 423-272-1961

Bulls Gap Historic District

Grand Ole Opry star Archie Campbell helped put his hometown, Bulls Gap, “on the map” to millions of television viewers. The Archie Campbell Tourism Complex includes 27 structures from the Old Country Store to Gilley’s Hotel, to the Archie Campbell Museum—all tracing the area’s Civil War and railroad history. 1395 South Main St. • Bulls Gap 423-235-5216

Visitor Information & Services

Sneedville

Abingdon, VA

Sneedville/Hancock County Chamber & Community Partners P.O. Box 594, Sneedville, TN 37869 423-733-2080 www.hancockcoevents.com info@hancockcoevents.com

Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau 335 Cummings Street • Abingdon, VA 24210 276-676-2282 800-435-3440 • www.abingdon.com acvb@abingdon.com

Elrod Falls

Consisting of two falls, the upper

cascades more than 100 feet to the lower making this one of the most beautiful waterfalls in East Tennessee. Enjoy a swim in the pools at the base of the falls or take one of the hiking trails. Elrod Falls is one of the hidden treasures of Hancock County. Located off Hwy. 31 Sneedville • 423-733-2080

Barter Theatre

Professional repertory theatre at its best at the State Theatre of Virginia. The Barter launched the careers of such notable actors as Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal and Kevin Spacey. Enjoy classics, comedies, dramas and musicals on two stages year-round. Introduce your children to theatre with The Barter Players and be sure to stop by The Café at Barter Stage II. Open Feb.-Dec. 133 West Main Street • Abingdon 276-628-3991

Virginia Creeper Trail

Melungeon Heritage

The name Melungeon refers to a people of mixed descent who, according to one theory, are descendants of early Spanish and Portuguese explorers who made settlements in Georgia and the Carolinas prior to the historic Jamestown establishments of 1567 or 1607. Genetic studies give rise to the belief that the Melungeons were originally from northwest Africa who, known as Moors, moved into Spain and Portugal around 710 A.D. Exiled during the Spanish Inquisition, these people may have come to the New World in the 16th Century. Subsequent generations, apparently unaccepted legally or socially by their new country, retreated to the mountains where today some 500 Melungeon descendants still live where their ancestors settled in Northeast Tennessee and extreme Southwest Virginia. Newman’s Ridge is one of the most famous of Melungeon territories. Visit the Vardy Community to learn more about the mystery of the Melungeons. 423-733-2080

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a multiuse (hiking, mountain biking, and equine) rails-to-trails conversion that stretches 33.4 miles from Abingdon through Damascus, Virginia and on through Washington County to the North Carolina line. The Virginia Creeper Trail links present day hiking, mountain biking, and equine enthusiasts with nature and history buffs as the trail travels along an old Indian path through some of southwest Virginia’s finest countryside and highest, most gorgeous mountain scenery. 276-676-2282 or 800-435-3440

Historic Main Street

Walk along Abingdon’s Main Street and discover 18th-century treasures still alive today. Built in 1779, the Tavern was a modest alehouse frequented by the likes of Henry Clay, President Andrew Jackson, and the King of France. It also once served as the first post office west of the Blue Ridge. Just down the street lies Abingdon’s historical masterpiece, the Martha Washington Inn. The stories behind the Inn’s rich, and often mysterious, history are complemented by its graceful authenticity and architectural elegance. 276-676-2282 • 800-435-3440 Designated Sites www.netta.com

Calendar of Events

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A Regional Sampling

SPRING (March, April, May)

March NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championship, Johnson City Food City Family Race Night, Bristol NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, Bristol

Renaissance Faire

Sp g Inn Hale Springs

May

Iris Festival, Greeneville Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival, Sneedville

SUMMER (June, July, August) Heritage Days

4th of July Celebration

Downtown Main Street McKinney’s y’ Fine Diningg 423-272-5171 and 1-877-222-1616 110 West Main Street www.halespringsinn.com

Miss Bea’s Perks & Pies

Wireless Internet Access • Baked Goods 423-272-6555 109 S. Church St. Rogersville, TN 37857 www.missbeaspies.com ALL NATURAL HEALTH SPA

Massage g Th Therapy, py All Natural Bodyy Products 423-272-2005 209 E. Main St. Rogersville, TN 37857

The Window Box

Fresh & Silk Floral Arrangements g 423-921-0096 301 East Main St. Rogersville, g TN 37857 Featuring Florall and d Gift Gifts off Di Distinction i i and Antiques 423-272-7800 122 East Main St. www.mountainstarmall.com

The Sweet Tooth Café

Scrumptious Chicken Salad and Sandwiches! Homemade Desserts!

423-921-7400 114 East Main Street Rogersville, TN

LOCAL ARTISTS GALLERY

20 Local Artisans 423-921-7656 124 East Main St. Rogersville, g TN 37857 www.rogersvillegallery.com

Events

Heritage g Days y October 8, 9, -10, 2010 www.rogersvilleheritage.org Shakespeare & Friends: A Renaissance Fair June 5 - 6, 2010 www.shakespeareandfriends.org 4th of JJulyy Celebration July 3, 2010 www.rogersvillejuly4th.com the Rogersville Main Street www.rogersvillemainstreet.com

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Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce Nancy Barker CTTP, Executive Director 423-272-2186 www.rogersvillechamber.us

June

July Bristol Blast, Bristol Pepsi Independence Day Celebration, Johnson City Rogersville’s Fourth of July Celebration, Rogersville Historic Jonesborough Days, Jonesborough Fun Fest, Kingsport “Liberty - The Saga of Sycamore Shoals” Tennessee Official Outdoor Drama, Elizabethton Virginia Highlands Festival, Abingdon, VA Annual Quiltfest, Jonesborough August

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Carter Family Memorial Festival, Hiltons, VA AHDRA Thunder in the Valley Nationals, Bristol Appalachian Fair, Gray Food City Family Race Night, Bristol NASCAR Truck Series Race, Bristol USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Race, Bristo NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, Bristol

FALL (September, October, November) September

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Bristol Super Chevy Weekend, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol

October

Heritage Days, Rogersville Battle of Blue Springs Civil War Reenactment, Mosheim Aussie Fall Fest Chillin’ & Grillin, Greeneville Cranberry Festival, Shady Valley National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough Unicoi County Apple Festival, Erwin Hancock County Fall Festival, Sneedville Pumpkin Festival, Mountain City

November Speedway in Lights, Bristol Winterfest, Elizabethton

WINTER (December, January, February) December Christmas Progressive Dinner & Tour of Homes, Jonesborough Speedway in Lights, Bristol January

Native American Festival, Elizabethton Covered Bridge Festival, Elizabethton Blue Plum Festival, Johnson City “Shakespeare and Friends” Renaissance Faire, Rogersville NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol Rhododendron Festival, Roan Mountain Trade Days Festival, Trade

Niswonger Indoor Track & Field Invitational, Johnson City Speedway in Lights, Bristol

Visitor Information & Services Bristol Tennessee Welcome Center

I-81 South At The Virginia Line, Bristol 37620 P.O. Box 3608, Bristol 37625-3608 (423) 764-5821 Fax: (423) 854-5335 Website: www.tnvacation.com

Cocke County Partnership

433 B Prospect Avenue, Newport 37821 (423) 625-9675 Fax: (423) 623-7216 Website: www.cockecounty.com E-Mail: tourism@cockecounty.com Located 10 miles from I-81. “Get Real” in Cocke County Tennessee. Three rivers, four state or national forests and 34,000 of the finest folks around. For your next “real” adventure give us a holler. Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5 pm.

First Tennessee Development District

3211 North Roan Street, Johnson City 37601 (423) 928-0224 Fax: (423) 928-5209 Website: www.ftdd.org E-Mail: sreid@ftdd.org

National Weather Service

5974 Commerce Blvd., Morristown 37814 (423) 586-3771 Website: www.srh.noaa.gov/mrx/

Northeast Tennessee Valley Regional Industrial Development Association

Tours and Special Event Planning The Bristol Train Station

101 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bristol, VA 24201 (276) 644-1573 Website: www.thebristoltrainstation.org E-Mail: bristoltrainstation@live.com For decades, the Train Station was the center of Bristol’s community, beginning with the arrival of the first passenger train on October 1, 1856. The beautifully designed, spacious, and handicapped accessible interior can be used for a variety of social or business gatherings. A unique place to host wedding receptions, business meetings, fundraisers, and a plethora of other social functions. And don’t forget it is a Train Station with all of the associated excitement - sounds of the rails, engine and whistles and maybe even the sight of the conductor waving! For more information or to book an event, please call 276-494-7485 or 276-644-1573 or via e-mail: bristoltrainstation@live.com.

Main Street Tours

310 South Main Street, Greeneville 37743 (423) 787-0500 Website: www.mainstreetgreeneville.com E-Mail: director@mainstreetgreeneville.com Offering two unique tours in Historic Greeneville. The Dickson-Williams Mansion Guided Tour - Discover decorative arts, antiques and a lot of history. Tours daily at 1 p.m. Tour limited to 12 people. Advance reservations for groups over 12 people. “A Walk with the President” Guided Tour - A 90-minute guided walking tour of Historic Greeneville, Tennessee’s second oldest town. Hours: Mon. - Sat. at 9:30 a.m. April - Oct. Both tours depart from the General Morgan Inn. AC. PC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Positive Solutions Through Stories & Tours

184 Joe McCrary Road, P.O. Box 186, Fall Branch 37656 (423) 348-6144 (Free Emergency Cellular Call - *847) Website: http://state.tn.us/safety/thp.htm

P.O. Box 765, 118 Boone Street, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-9882 Fax: (423) 913-0417 Website: www.positivesolutionstours.com E-Mail: positivests@aol.com We are the only tour operator in the US that tours private homes year round and uses the art of storytelling to interpret our region. For group travel we offer package tours highlighting “Our Four Corners Region.” Step-on guides, or 5-day/4 night custom designed tours including entertainment, meals, sightseeing and hotels. For individual travelers enjoy an evening spirit walk “LegendsWhispers & Mysteries” or let our guides bring history to life through storytelling on our morning “Strolling & Stories” tour. What is “Our Four Corners Region?” Call or visit our website to find out. Additional tour options available upon request. Reservations required. AC.

Unicoi County Welcome Center

Tri-Cities Tennessee Travel Connection

P.O. Box 1022 – Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Blountville 37617 (423) 323-1203 Fax: (423) 323-4016 Website: www.netvaly.org E-Mail: asummers@netvaly.org

Tennessee State Highway Patrol

I-26, Unicoi County on the North Carolina Line 100 Fiddler Lane, Erwin 37650 (423) 743-4146 Fax: (423) 743-4239 Website: www.tnvacation.com

Historical Associations & Trusts

P.O. Box 415, Jonesborough 37659-0415 (423) 913-5550 Fax: (423) 913-5555 Website: www.tri-citiestntravelconnection.com E-Mail: tourism@netta.com Visit the Tri-Cities Tennessee Travel Connection – and you’ll discover more than just a few memories. The Tri-Cities include Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport, and each city offers unique “things to do” for your group tour. Plan your next group tour with us.

Greene County Heritage Trust

c/o Greeneville/Greene County Library 210 North Main Street, Greeneville 37745 (423) 638-5034 Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of significant historic sites in Greeneville and Greene County.

The Heritage Alliance

212 East Sabin Drive, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-9580 Fax: (423) 753-5281 Website: www.heritageall.org E-Mail: dmontanti@heritageall.org Located 7 miles from I-26. The mission of the Heritage Alliance is to preserve and promote the architectural, cultural, and historical heritage of our region. Serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The Heritage Alliance operates the Jonesborough-Washington County History Museum/Archives, Preservation Services, and Civic Events. Open Mon. – Fri. 10am-5pm. L/HA.

Transportation Tri-Cities Regional Airport, TN/VA

2525 Highway 75, P.O. Box 1055, Blountville 37617-1055 (423) 325-6000 Fax: (423) 325-6060 Website: www.triflight.com E-Mail: comments@triflight.com Located approximately 3 miles from I-81 in the Heart of the Tri-Cities. Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) is a full-service, commercial airport that serves as a gateway to East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina and parts of Kentucky. TRI is a growing transportation center for the region, both in passenger service and cargo. Offering non-stop service to several major hubs connecting to destinations worldwide. PC, TC, & CC accepted. F/HA.

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Tours and Special Event Planning Believe In Bristol

P.O. Box 1931, Bristol 37621-1931 (423) 573-2200 Fax: (423) 573-2201 Website: www.believeinbristol.org E-Mail: info@believeinbristolorg Located 3 miles from I-81. As a certified Main Street Community, Downtown Bristol has more to offer everyday – more activities, more shops, more homes, more offices and more life! This progress did not just happen. It is largely thanks to the ongoing, unified efforts of businesses, groups and individual coordinated through Believe in Bristol.

Wedding Chapels The Wedding Loft

119 East Main Street, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-2903 Fax: (423) 913-3011 Website: www.theweddingloft.com E-Mail: peagyl@embarqmail.com Located 7 miles from I-26. Romantic weddings in a Victorian Chapel or gazebo setting. Located in the heart of Historic Jonesborough. Complete wedding service, reception area, and horse drawn carriage available. Office open Tues.-Sat. 10am - 5pm. Evening appointments available upon request. PC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Attractions

Attractions Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol 37620 P.O. Box 3966, Bristol 37625 Ticket Office (423) 989-6900 Fax: (423) 764-1646 Website: www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or www.bristoltix.com Located 8 miles from I-81. Known as “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” BMS annually hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events. Bristol Dragway, better known as “Thunder Valley,” hosts the NHRA Drag Racing Series, its own Bracket Series program and its popular street-legal racing series called Street Fights. Visitors also can share in the spirit of the holiday season during “Speedway in Lights” exhibit. Track tours available. Call for a complete schedule of events and tour schedule. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. AC. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Allandale Mansion

4444 West Stone Drive, Kingsport 37660 (423) 229-9422 Fax: (423) 224-2479 Website: www.allandalemansion.com E-Mail: allandale@chartertn.net Located 3 miles from 1-26. Intriguing history and southern elegance create the romantic setting of Kingsport’s Allandale Mansion, often called Kingsport’s “White House.” Built in 1950 by Ruth and Harvey Brooks, Allandale still houses their fine furnishings, antiques and art. Today, the mansion and its grounds are open for rental purposes and tours by appointment only. The Allandale barn is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Stars over Tennessee quilt pattern. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. AC. L/HA.

Appalachian Caverns

420 Cave Hill Road, Blountville 37617 (423) 323-2337 Fax: (423) 279-0992 Website: www.appacaverns.com E-Mail: butler502@netzero.com Come and join us for an hour-long guided tour through amazing formations our lighted pathways will take you through areas rich in history and beautiful views. A three-hour wild tour is also available for the more adventuresome. The cavern is home to over 10,000 bats, a sanctuary for the endangered gray bats as well as home to eastern pippestrelles, large and small Virginia browns, Indianas, reds and hoary bats. Enjoy a picnic at our picnic area or an overnight stay in the campground. Hours: 9 a.m.-6p.m. Mon- Sat and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Open year round, closed Christmas Day. AC. PC, TC and CC accepted. L/HA.

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

Appalachian Caverns

* 500 million years in the making - an adventure not soon forgotten!

* Used by Native Americans, pioneers, Revolutionary war and Civil war soldiers * 1-hour walking tours and "Off-the-pathway" 3 1/2 hour tours available * Display of historical documentation and items found on-site * Come see why this is the most historical cavern in Tennessee! * Gem Mine & Campground

423•323•2337

420 Cave Hill Road • Blountville Tn www.appacaverns.com

853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport 37660 (423) 229-9447 Fax: (423) 224-2589 Website: www.baysmountain.com E-Mail: wiley@ci.kingsport.tn.us Located 3 miles off I-26. Explore nature’s splendor at a 3,550-acre nature preserve where you can enjoy 37 miles of hiking trails, biking, public programs: Sat. & Sun. and daily during the summer. Relax on a 44-acre lake, explore a world beyond our own in a state-of-the-art planetarium, and view native animals up close and in their natural setting. Park hours: 8:30am-5pm. Extended hours during the summer. No pets allowed. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Years. Call for more information. AC. TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Bristol Caverns

1157 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol 37620 P.O. Box 851, Bristol 37621 (423) 878-2011(Phone or Fax) Website: www.bristolcaverns.com E-Mail: bristolcaverns@aol.com Located 8 miles from I-81. A journey through the caverns will take you through millions of years of timeless beauty. Largest and most beautiful in the Smoky Mountain Region. Guided tours about every 20 minutes. A year-round attraction. Open Mar. 15 -Oct. 31, Mon. - Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 12:30-5:00; Nov. 1-Mar. 14, Mon. - Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12:30-4:30. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. AC. TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

(423) 323-1660

We serve an awesome GOD! 9am-6pm Mon-Sat • 1pm-5pm Sun closed only on Christmas Day

Tours Tastings Wine Sales Gift Items Wine & Beer Supplies

Located just 1.5 miles off Exit #63 on I-81. Go past Kingsport Water Tower, follow signs to third road on the left, Henry Harr Rd; go .5 miles, winery on the left. A small family owned and operated winery. Countryside carries on the time honored traditions of grape growing and wine making. Stop by for a free tour and taste of our fine wines. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 1-6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Limited hours on all other holidays. F/HA.

Voted #1 two years in a row for Best Local Winery

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Attractions Countryside Vineyards & Winery

658 Henry Harr Road, Blountville 37617-4931 (423) 323-1660 (Phone or Fax) Website: www.cvwineryandsupply.com Countryside Vineyards in Blountville, Tennessee ripens a rich harvest of memorable flavors from the earth. Home to the several award-winning wines recognized throughout the state of Tennessee and other national competitions. Stop by for a free tour and taste of our award winning wines. Over 50 years experience to help the home wine or beer makers. Countryside offers wine and beer making supplies. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 1-6pm. Call to confirm hours. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Limited hours all other holidays. TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

The Dickson-Williams Mansion

108 North Irish Street, Greeneville 37743 (423) 787-0500 Website: www.mainstreetgreeneville.com/tours.html E-Mail: director@mainstreetgreeneville.com Located 14 miles from I-81 in Historic Downtown Greeneville. “Showplace of East Tennessee.” Designed and constructed by two craftsmen from Ireland (1815-1821). The circular staircase, arising three full flights, is the “tour de force” of the builder’s art. Built by William Dickson, Greeneville’s first postmaster for his only child, Catharine, who married Dr. Alexander Williams. This house served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Tours daily at 1 p.m. limited to 12 people. Advance reservations for groups over 12 people. Closed holidays. AC.

Attractions ETSU & General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at Gray Fossil Site

1212 Suncrest Drive, P.O. Box 9221, Gray 37615 Toll Free (866) 202-6223 or (423) 439-3640 Fax: (423) 439-3658 Website: www.grayfossilmuseum.org E-Mail: info@grayfossilmuseum.org Located 1.8 miles from I-26, Exit 13 in Gray. Become a paleontologist at the ETSU & General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at Gray Fossil Site, our newest attraction. This site has a secret that’s been tucked away underground for over 4 millions years. Get a first-hand look at the late Miocene Period - a time when the area was home to rhinos, tapirs, saber-toothed cats, alligators, shovel-tusked elephants and red pandas. This site contains the world’s richest deposit of fossilized tapirs. Open daily 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. AC. PC, TC and CC accepted. F/HA.

Farmhouse Gallery & Gardens

121 Covered Bridge Lane, Unicoi 37692 (423) 743-8799 Website: www.farmhouse-gallery.com E-Mail: farmhousegallery@gmail.com Located 2 miles from I-26 exit 27. A relaxing and special destination for weddings, corporate events, private parties, outdoor classroom activities, photo opportunities, wildlife art by Johnny Lynch, a blacksmith shop, beautiful gardens and watchable wildlife. Offering on-site catering with a friendly, professional staff. Enjoy the natural beauty and country elegance of this charming rural setting. The Farmhouse Gallery & Gardens is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Ohio Rose quilt pattern.

Erwin National Fish Hatchery

520 Federal Hatchery Road, Erwin, 37650 (423) 743-4712 Fax: (423) 743-9793 Website: www.fws.gov/southeast/erwin/index.html E-Mail: John Robinette@fws.gov Located 1 mile from I-26. The hatchery produces 10 million disease-free eggs annually from four strains of Rainbow Trout broodstock. These eggs are shipped to federal, state and tribal hatcheries all over the United States to support recreational fishing efforts. Guided group tours with advance reservations. The facilities are also open to the public for self-guided tours. Open Mon-Fri. 7am-3:30 p.m. F/HA.

1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy. P.O. Box 851, Bristol, TN 37621 Gary Barnett (423) 878-2011

Located 8 miles from I-81. A journey through the caverns will take you through millions of years of timeless beauty. See beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations which seem to have their own personalities. Guided tours about every 20 minutes. AC. L/HA. Open Mar. 15–Oct. 31, 9 AM to 5 PM Open Nov. 1–Mar. 14, 10 AM to 4 PM Open Sundays at 12:30 PM year-round.

Making your own ceramics is:

• Easy for all ages

• Great for personalized gifts

• Perfect for parties... your place or ours • Ideal for art camp and Bible school

Walk-ins welcome! Call to book your event today! 818 State Street Downtown Bristol

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FIRE UP YOUR INNER ARTIST Bristol’s paint-your-own pottery studio

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Attractions Myers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

3415 Gap Creek Road, Bulls Gap 37711 (423) 235-4796 Fax: (423) 235-3003 Website: www.myerspumpkinpatch.com E-Mail: veraannm@comcast.net Located in Greene County. Myers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze offers visitors a unique outdoor experience for all age’s…pumpkins, mums, Indian corn, squash, gourds, kid’s activities, hayrides, 24-acre corn maze, 9-acre “Trail of Terror,” and more! Corn Maze is not open Mon.-Fri. during school hours. Educational field trips during school hours with advance reservations. “Trail of Terror” haunted maze open Fri.-Sat. nights during October. In addition to its Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, the Myers Farm is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Red Log Cabin quilt pattern. Seasonal: Open daily Sept. - Oct. PC accepted. L/HA.

Historic Sites Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

121 Monument Avenue, Greeneville 37743-5552 (423) 638-3551 Fax: (423) 798-0754 Website: www.nps.gov/anjo Located 14 miles from I-81. This historic site honors the life of the 17th President. Andrew Johnson’s presidency, 1865-1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following President Lincoln’s assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation torn by civil war. His presidency shaped the future of the United States and his influences continue today. The site includes a visitor center, museum, tailor shop, two Greeneville homes and National Cemetery, the burial site of President Johnson. Visitor Center Open 9am-5pm daily. Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. AC. L/HA.

Historic Home of Samuel Witherspoon Doak Founder of Tusculum College

423-636-8554

Exchange Place

4812 Orebank Road, Kingsport 37664 P.O. Box 293, Kingsport 37662-0293 (423) 288-6071 Website: www.exchangeplace.info Located off Hwy. 93/ John B. Dennis Hwy. Revisit the mid-1800s when people lived off the land. This living farmstead derived its name from the Exchange of currency and of horses when it served as a stagecoach stop. Open 10am-2pm Thurs.- Fri.; 2-4:30pm Sat.-Sun., May – Oct. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This site is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Cross and Crown quilt pattern. AC. L/HA.

Hale Springs Inn

110 West Main Street, Rogersville 37857 (423) 272-5171 or Toll free (877) 222-1616 Fax: (423) 272-5152 Website: www.halespringsinn.com E-Mail: info@halespringsinn.com (See description on page 24)

423-636-7348 Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm (call in advance to confirm hours)

Netherland Inn House Museum & Boatyard Complex

2144 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport 37760 P.O. Box 293, Kingsport 37662-0293 (423) 335-5552 or (423) 246-7986 Website: www.netherlandinn.com Netherland Inn (1818) - The restored Inn faces the Old Stage Road and Holston River, which served as migratory spot for settlers to build boats for their westward trip during the mid-1700’s. The Nation’s only registered historical site which was both a stage stop and a boatyard. Open 2-4:30pm Sat.-Sun., May 1-Oct. 31.

Rocky Mount Living History Museum

200 Hyder Hill Road, P.O. Box 160, Piney Flats 37686 (423) 538-7396 or (888) 538-1791 Fax: (423) 538-1086 Website: www.rockymountmuseum.com E-Mail: info@rockymountmuseum.com Located 4 miles from I-26 on Highway 11-E. The First Capitol of the Southwest Territory (17901792), now a Living History Museum. Interpreters invite you to become a guest of the Cobb family in 1791 and experience everyday life on American’s first frontier. Open Mar. - Mid Dec. Tues.-Sat. 11a.m.-5 p.m. other times by appointment. Closed Thanksgiving Day. AC. ADA Accessible. Group tour rates available. PC, Visa/Master Card & TC accepted.

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area

1651 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton 37643 (423) 543-5808 Fax: (423) 543-0078 Website: state.tn.us/environment/parks/SycamoreShoals/ Located 8 miles from I-26. Sycamore Shoals was the site of the first permanent American settlement outside the 13 original colonies and where the largest private or corporate real estate transaction in the nation’s history took place, the Transylvania Purchase. Park features a visitor’s center, which houses a museum, theater, gift shop and bookstore. Reconstructed replica of Fort Watauga as it stood in 1776, a 450-seat amphitheater, picnic area and two mile walking trail. Park is open Mon.-Sat. 8am-4:30pm; Sun. 1-4:30pm. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

2620 South Roan Street, P.O. Box 225, Johnson City 37605-0225 (423) 926-3631 Website: www.tipton-haynes.org E-Mail: tiptonhaynes@embarqmail.com Located 2 miles from I-26 exit 24. Home of Col. John Tipton, John Tipton, Jr. and Confederate Senator Landon C. Haynes whose lives represent the history of Tennessee from 1783-1870. Site of the Battle of The Lost State of Franklin in 1788. Site features eleven buildings, a museum with permanent and temporary exhibits, education center and reception space, a museum shop, and a library and archives that relate to the early history of Tennessee, as well as the Tipton and Haynes families. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call for alternate winter hours Dec. - Mar. AC. L/HA.

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Enjoy live storytelling with tellers from across the nation. Performing 2pm Tuesday through Saturday, May-October.

National Storytelling Festival October 1-3, 2010.

Cultural Arts and Museums

Rocky Mount

Art in Public Places

P.O. Box 94, Bristol 37621 (423) 612-9447 Fax: (276) 645-5330 Website: www.aippbristol.org E-Mail: candy@aippbristol.org Art in Public Places is a community art project organized and implemented by the Art in Public Places Committee of Arts Alliance Mountain Empire with the cooperation of the Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, city governments. It is our goal to install art in public spaces in Bristol for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community. Artist submissions are solicited from throughout the nation, and entries are judged by an expert juror, who is selected by the Art in Public Places Committee. Our Art in Public Places Walking Tour brochure has information about the artists and sculptures, plus a handy map of all the sculpture locations. Look for it at Bristol Chamber of Commerce and various locations downtown.

A A Living Living History History Site Site “Where “Where History History Comes Comes Alive” Alive”

Barter Theatre

127 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 P.O. Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212 (276) 628-3991 Fax: (276) 619-3335 Website: www.bartertheatre.com E-Mail: barterinfo@bartertheatre.com Located 3 miles from I-81, exit 17. Professional repertory theatre at its best, at the State Theatre of Virginia. Barter launched the careers of such notable actors as Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal, and Ernest Borgnine . Enjoy classics, comedies, dramas and musicals on two stages. Introduce your children to theatre with The Barter Players and be sure to top by The Café at Barter Stage II. Open Feb. – Dec. Call or go on-line for performance schedule. AC. PC, TC, & CC accepted. L/HA.

Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance

P.O. Box 216, Bristol 37621 (276) 645-0111 or (276) 645-0035 Fax: (276) 645-0036 Website: www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org E-Mail: hartley@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance is a non-profit grassroots organization established to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage of our region. The site of the historic 1927 “Bristol Sessions.” The United States Congress officially designated Bristol, TN/VA as the “Birthplace of Country Music.” Visitors to our region can listen to and learn about our region’s living musical history online at www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org

Located 5 miles from I-26. First Headquarters of the Southwest Territory, now a Living History Museum. Interpreters invite the visitor to become a guest of the Cobb family in 1791 and experience everyday life on America’s first frontier. A modern museum building introduces the visitor to the history of the region. AC. L/HA. www.rockymountmuseum.com 200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats, Tennessee 37686 Phone: (423) 538-7396 or TOLL FREE (888) 538-1791

200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats, Tennessee 37686

The Carter Family Memorial Music Center, Inc.

A.P. Carter Highway, P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258 (276) 386-6054 Website: www.carterfamilyfold.org E-Mail: info@carterfamilyfold.org The facility honors the memory of the first family of country music, the legendary Carter Family (A.P. Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter), whose first recordings (in 1927) are credited with giving birth to the commercial country music industry. The Carter Family Memorial Music Center was founded by Janette Carter, daughter of A.P. and Sara, who with Sara’s cousin Maybelle, comprised the original Carter Family. A Saturday night with us will supply you with an evening of musical entertainment and country hospitality you won’t soon forget. Open each Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. year round. AC. Group rates available. For up-to-date program information (recorded), call (276) 386-6054, or (276) 645-0035 or visit our website.

518 State Street Bristol, TN Box Office:

423-274-8920

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City Garage Car Museum

210 South Main Street, Greeneville 37743 (423) 638-6971 Fax: (423) 638-2969 E-Mail: sahawk@bewleyproperties.com Located 12 miles from I-81 and is across from the Andrew Johnson Homestead in historical downtown Greeneville. The museum exhibits 40-car “Through The Decades” diverse collection. It includes a 1901 Olds display; 40’s and 50’s classics; Elton John Rolls Royce; Delorean sports car and a NASCAR Daytona 500 winner! Presented in a Main Street setting, visit Texaco Service Station, Emporium and Suzy Q’s Diner. View memorabilia and all the museum has to offer. Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 each, children 5 and under are admitted free. Optional schedules for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations. F/HA.

Doak House Museum

Highway 107, P.O. Box 5026, Greeneville 37743 (423) 636-8554 or (800) 729-0256 Ext. 5251 Fax: (423) 638-7166 Website: doakhouse.tusculum.edu E-Mail: gcollins@tusculum.edu Located at Tusculum College, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains founded in 1794. The Museum is the restored home of Samuel Witherspoon Doak, pioneer educator, minister, and farmer. Focus on religion and education before the Civil War. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Closed campus holidays. Call in advance to confirm hours. AC. L/HA.

Tipton-Haynes

State Historic Site

Explore the cave, historic gardens, André Michaux Trail, 11 historic buildings, and a permanent exhibit in the museum. ~ Learn about the Dire Wolf of the Ice Age, the Woodland Era Native Americans, the State of Franklin, and the Civil War In Northeast Tennessee.

(423) 926-3631 or www.tipton-haynes.org

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Northeast Tennessee Mileage Chart Abingdon

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History & Culture

Attractions 64. Allandale Mansion 65. Appalachian Caverns 66. Bristol Caverns 67. Reece Museum at ETSU 68. Countryside Vineyards & Winery 69. Farmhouse Gallery & Gardens 70. Hands On! Regional Museum 71. St. John Mill 72. Unicoi County Heritage Museum/ Erwin National Fish Hatchery

34. Abingdon Historic Downtown / William King Arts Center 35. Archie Campbell Tourism Complex/ Bulls Gap Historic District 36. Tennessee Ernie Ford Home 37. Blountville Historic District/ Deery Inn Museum 38. Butler Museum 39. Carter Mansion 40. Country Music Monument 41. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park 42. Dickson-Williams Mansion 43. Doe River Covered Bridge 44. Downtown Elizabethton Historic District 45. Downtown Kingsport Historic District 46. East Tennessee State University/ Center for Appalachian Studies & Services 47. Exchange Place

48. Greeneville Downtown Historic District 49. Historic Downtown Bristol & Bristol Sign 50. Historic Downtown Erwin 51. Johnson County Museum 52. Jonesborough Historic District 53. Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum 54. Long Island of the Holston 55. Nathanael Greene Museum 56. Netherland Inn 57. Niswonger Performing Arts Center 58. Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail 59. Paramount Center for the Arts 60. President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library/ Doak House Museum 61. Rogersville Historic District 62. Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 63. Vardy Community

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Cultural Arts and Museums Hands On! Regional Museum

315 East Main Street, Johnson City 37601 (423) 434-Hand Fax: (423) 928-6915 Website: www.handsonmuseum.org E-Mail: handson@handsonmuseum.org Located one block from I-26. Hands On! Regional Museum is a unique interactive environment for children of all ages, designed to make learning fun. Programs and activities in the arts, sciences, and humanities are offered daily. Open: Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Mon. 9am5pm (Jun.-Aug. only). Closed holidays. AC. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Harry V. Steadman Mountain Heritage Farmstead Museum

853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport 37660 (423) 229-9361 or 229-9447 Fax: (423) 224-2589 Website: www.baysmountain.com E-Mail: wiley@ci.kingsport.tn.us Located 3 miles off I-26 at Bays Mountain Park. The Farmstead Museum is a showcase for the way of life that existed on and around the mountain from pioneer days to the end of the 19th Century. Tools, machinery and household items are on display to remind us of days gone by. The building itself is of hand-hewn logs to illustrate building techniques of that era. Open weekends 2-5pm; daily in summer. AC. F/HA.

International Storytelling Center

116 West Main Street, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-2171 or (800) 952-8392 Fax: (423) 913-1320 Website: www.storytellingcenter.net E-Mail: info@storytellingcenter.net Located 7 miles off I-26 in Historic Downtown Jonesborough. The International Storytelling Center celebrates the storytelling tradition through performance, seminars, exhibits, and a retail shop filled with a wide selection of storytelling books, CD’s, and gifts. The Center produces the annual National Storytelling Festival, which is seen around the world as the premier storytelling event in America; it’s held the first full weekend in October. The Center also hosts Storytelling Live!, an annual teller-inresidence program that runs May-October with daily performances Tuesday-Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Center hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PC, TC, & CC accepted. F/HA.

William King Museum Exhibitions Arts Education Outdoor Sculpture Garden Museum Store

415 Academy Dr. Abingdon, VA

276.628.5005 www.williamkingmuseum.org Hours: 10-9 Tues. ; 10-5 Wed.-Sat. ; 1-5 Sun.

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Cultural Arts and Museums Jonesborough-Washington County History Museum & Archives

117 Boone Street, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-9580 Fax: (423) 753-5281 Website: www.heritageall.org E-Mail: info@heritageall.org Located 7 miles off I-26. Our collection of artifacts, newspapers and other ephemera focuses on the social, cultural and economic history of Jonesborough and Washington County, creating a fascinating historical record of the region. We invite you to visit our gallery space located in the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat.- Sun. 10am-5pm. AC. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Nathanael Greene Museum

101 West Mckee Street, Greeneville 37743 (423) 636-1558 Website: www.nathanaelgreenemuseum.com E-Mail: director@nathanaelgreenemuseum.com Located 12 miles from I-81. Named for the outstanding Revolutionary War general under whom many Greene Countians served, and for whom the town and county are named. Inside you will see the historical and colorful story of men and women who helped shape the history and destiny of Greeneville, Greene County, the State of Tennessee, and even the nation. The museum consists of 11 permanent exhibits and numerous independent exhibits. The museum is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the School House quilt pattern. The Nathanael Greene Museum is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at other times by special arrangement. Admission to the museum by donation only. L/HA.

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Cultural Arts and Museums Proud Annie Mystery Theatre

920 Old Boones Creek Road, P.O. Box 457, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-3735 or (805) 512-2403 Fax: (423) 753-3735 (With Notice) Website: www.proudannie.com E-Mail: braden@proudannie.com Located 9.7 miles from I-26. A beautiful restored 1857 historic home within walking distance to downtown Jonesborough. The mystery show occurs around a six-course gourmet meal beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes awarded to the team(s) with the correct answers. Photos are taken of the actors with patrons and e-mailed the following day. We are a BYOB facility. Proud Annie’s offers a tworoom bed & breakfast with all the amenities. Reserve your stay following a show, during NASCAR race weekend, Storytelling, Historic Jonesborough Days, your honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or just a getaway by yourself or with that special someone. The Mystery Dinner Theatre plays are most Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., Reservations are required; Weekday afternoon traditional English Teas with ten or more by appointment. PC, TC & CC accepted. N/HA.

Reece Museum At ETSU

P.O. Box 70660, Gilbreath Circle, Johnson City 37614-1701 (423) 439-4392 Fax: (423) 439-4283 Website: www.etsu.edu/reece E-Mail: reecemus@etsu.edu Located .2 miles from I-26 on the campus of East Tennessee State University. An art and history museum with exhibits on Appalachian and regional culture, tradition, history, and contemporary art. Changing exhibits feature the best in fine crafts, regional art of varied media and regional history. Associated programs and events. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. 9am-4pm; Thurs. 9am-7pm; Closed Mon., Sat. & Sun. L/HA.

Tennessee Newspaper And Printing Museum

210 Tusculum Blvd., P.O. Box 727, Greeneville 37744 (423) 638-1328 Ticket Office: (423) 638-1679 Fax: (423) 638-1346 Website: www.greenevillenpac.com E-Mail: cindy.bales@gcschools.net Located 14 miles from I-81. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is a state of the art facility offering a variety of entertainment of all age levels, from traveling troupes to orchestra performances and Broadway plays to major concerts, ballet and much more. The Center is an 1150 seat majestic venue. Box Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PC & CC accepted. F/HA.

415 South Depot Street, Rogersville 37857 (423) 272-1961 Fax: (423) 272-0146 Website: www.rogersvilleheritage.org E-Mail: aproffitt@rogersvilleheritage.org Located 25 miles from I-26 in a quaint 1890 Southern Railway Depot. Tennessee’s only printing museum displays print shop equipment from the early 20th century, historic newspaper collection and memorabilia from Pressmen’s Home. The museum is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Star & Cross and Jacob’s Ladder quilt patterns. Open Wed. and Thurs. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Fri. 9:30 a.m. – noon and other times by appointment.

Paramount Center For The Arts

Unicoi County Heritage Museum

518 State Street, Bristol 37620 (423) 274-8920 Fax: (423) 274-8937 Website: www.theparamountcenter.com E-Mail: mdickertparamount@btes.tv Located 1.5 miles from I-81 in Historic Downtown Bristol. A restored 1931 movie palace now serving the region as a premier performance stage. Varied events include national tours; big band, bluegrass, rock, gospel concerts; children’s theatre and ballet performances. Also offering meeting space. Tickets can be charged by phoning the Paramount Box Office at 423-274-8920 or on-line at www.etix.com. F/HA. PC, CC & TC accepted.

Federal Hatchery Road, P.O. Box 317, Erwin 37650-0317 (423) 743-9449 Located 12 miles off I-26 and .5 miles from US 19/23. 1903 restored home on the grounds of the Erwin National Fish Hatchery. The museum contains turn-of-the century items such as Blue Ridge Pottery, a country store, and Clinchfield Railroad memorabilia. The museum is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Crazy Quilt pattern. Open May-Sept. 1-5pm; Sat. & Sun. in Oct. AC (donation). L/HA.

President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library

415 Academy Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 628-5005 Fax: (276) 628-3922 Website: www.williamkingmuseum.org E-Mail: klowdermilk@wkmuseum.org Located 3 miles off I-81. William King Museum is the only facility of its kind serving far Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. Featuring three exhibitions showcasing regional and world art, classes for children and adults, outdoor sculpture garden, historic house museum and museum store. The Museum is a Partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and a member of the American Association of Museums, the Virginia Association of Museums and the Southeastern Museums Conference. Open Tues. 10am-9pm, Wed.-Sat. 10am -5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Handicap Accessible. Suggested donation $5 adults, $3 seniors, students & members Free.

Gilland Street, P.O. Box 5026, Greeneville 37743 (423) 636-7348 or (800) 729-0256 Ext. 5348 Fax: (423) 638-7166 Website: ajmuseum.tusculum.edu E-Mail: gcollins@tusculum.edu Located At Tusculum College, The Oldest College West Of The Allegheny Mountains Founded In Located at Tusculum College, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains founded in 1794. The President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library contain the personal library and papers of the President and his family. Artifacts and changing exhibits are available. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Closed campus holidays. F/HA.

William King Museum

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Rafting, Kayaking and Fishing the Watauga River RV Parks, Cabins, Hotels, and B&B's available Lakeshore Resort and Fish Spring Marinas Camp the Cherokee National Forest Lots of Shopping and Dining options Experience Historic Downtown Hike the Appalachian Trail

Native American Festival • June 5-6 423-543-5808

Downtown shopping abounds;

dine at one of our local restaurants, 44th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration • June 3-5 Nightly music/juried arts & crafts/kid’s island. national chain or numerous fast food eateries. Rhododendron Festival • June 19-20 For more Info: Elizabethton/ www.roanmountain.com Carter County Chamber of Commerce “Liberty: Saga of Sycamore Shoals” P.O. Box 190, Elizabethton, TN 37644 • July 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 423.547.3850 Tennessee’s Official Outdoor Drama, depicting the early events in NE TN

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Festivals & Fairs Appalachian Fair Association, Inc.

100 Lakeview Street, P.O. Box 8218, Gray 37615-8218 (423) 477-3211 Fax: (423) 477-3853 Website: www.bestofshoware.com/appalachianfair/ E-Mail: appfair@embarqmail.com Located 1.5 miles from I-26 exit 13. A family tradition for over 80 years with entertaining and educational events. Competitive exhibits such as livestock, arts & crafts, needlework, and 150 commercial exhibitors. Top name country entertainers, motor sports, and the Drew Exposition Midway. Fair dates: Aug. 23-28, 2010. Host to over 40 other off-season events. The fairgrounds is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the County Fair quilt pattern. Office hours: 9am-4pm. AC. TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

P.O. Box 1927, Bristol, TN/VA 24203 29 6th Street, Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 573-4898 Fax: (423) 573-4877 Website: www.bristolrhythm.com E-Mail: reunion@bristolrhythm.com A musical festival celebrating Bristol’s musical heritage. “The Birthplace of Country Music” Held annually on State Street in Historic downtown Bristol, TN/VA the third weekend in September. Festival offers hundreds of performances celebrating the musical heritage of our region. Enjoy bluegrass, jam-grass, Americana, Celtic, country, folk and singer-songwriter. Festival dates: Sept. 17-19, 2010. PC, TC & CC accepted.

Fun Fest

151 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1403, Kingsport 37662 (423) 392-8809 Fax: (423) 392-8829 Website: www.funfest.net E-Mail: lfleming@kingsportchamber.org Come Play with Us! Enjoy sports, concerts, hot air balloons, fireworks and parade, plus much more. A Southeast Tourism Society Top Twenty July Event. Festival dates: July 16-24, 2010. PC, TC & CC accepted.

National Storytelling Festival

116 West Main Street, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-2171 or (800) 952-8392 Fax: (423) 913-1320 Website: www.storytellingfestival.net E-Mail: customerservice@storytellingcenter.net The National Storytelling Festival is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious event dedicated to the oral tradition. The program includes a wide variety of accomplished artists whose stories can take listeners back to their childhood, across cultures and borders, and into the world of imagination. Located in Historic Downtown Jonesborough. Festival dates: Oct. 1-3, 2010. AC. PC, TC & CC accepted.

Unicoi County Apple Festival

100 South Main Avenue, P.O. Box 713, Erwin 37650-0713 (423) 743-3000 Fax: (423) 743-0942 Website: www.unicoicounty.org E-Mail: : jessica@unicoicounty.org The festival is a celebration and presentation of the unique heritage, foods, crafts and culture of the southern Appalachian region. The festival features four entertainment stages, children’s area, cooking contest, road race and much more, and is held the first full weekend in October. Festival dates: Oct. 1-2, 2010.

Outdoor Recreation Buffalo Mountain Park

5070 Highridge Road, P.O. Box 1535, Johnson City 37605-1535 Johnson City Parks & Recreation (423) 283-5815 Fax: (423) 283-8529 Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org E-Mail: makwdpark@johnsoncitytn.org Located 4.5 miles from I-26. Buffalo Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in a land swap with the U. S. Forest Service in 1994. The park is located on the North Slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The park functions as a nature preserve primarily for hiking, picnicking, and nature programs. Guided nature hikes available monthly. Call for schedule. L/HA.

Cherokee Adventures Whitewater Rafting

2000 Jonesborough Road, Erwin 37650 (423) 743-7733 Fax: (423) 743-5400 Reservations (800) 445-7238 Website: www.cherokeeadventures.com E-Mail: ca2raft@usit.net Located 1.4 miles from I-26. Our specialty is the scenic Nolichucky River. The Nolichucky, winding through both North Carolina and Tennessee, offers a variety of whitewater rapids (guided class III and IV) that cut their way through a beautiful 3000’ gorge. We don’t just do whitewater rafting trips: we also offer Funyaks, riverside camping, mountain-biking tours, ropes courses, fishing trips, family fun, overnight getaways packages, and more! Full service restaurant and hot showers. No experience needed. Operating: Mar.-Oct. AC. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Cherokee National Forest - U.S.D.A. Forest Service Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger District 4900 Asheville Highway, Greeneville 37743 (423) 638-4109 Fax: (423) 638-6599 Website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee

Watauga Ranger District

4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi 37692 (423) 735-1500 Fax: (423) 735-7306 Website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee

Supervisor's Office

2800 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland 37312-5374 (423) 476-9700 Fax: (423) 476-9791 Website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee Cherokee National Forest’s 300,000+ acres in Northeast Tennessee offer picnicking, water play, miles of trails and forest roads, camping and backcountry solitude. Two local ranger stations and the Forest website provide regional outdoor recreation information. Maps, brochures, environmental education material is available at forest offices. Outdoor kiosks at both ranger stations provide 24-hour visitor information. Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger Station is located 15 miles from I-81. Watauga Ranger Station is located 1/4 mile from I-26. Office hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. F/HA. Forest developed sites have limited accessibility.

Hungry Mother State Park Grayson Highlands State Park Natural Tunnel State Park / Cove Ridge Center Southwest Virginia Museum State Park Wilderness Road State Park

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Watauga Lake The Captain’s Table Restaurant

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Outdoor Recreation Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park

1245 Davy Crockett Park Road, Limestone 37681 Office (423) 257-2167 Campground (423) 257-4500 Fax: (423) 257-2430 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/DavyCrockettSHP/ E-Mail: dawn.coleman@state.tn.us Located 21 miles from I-26. Birthplace of one of Tennessee’s most famous and greatest sons. The museum exhibits tell of the different aspects of the life of David “Davy” Crockett, the hunter, the politician, the businessman, and the legendary hero as portrayed in the Walt Disney movie of the 1950’s. A replica cabin depicts a typical frontier cabin much like the one in which Davy Crockett was born in 1786. 105 acres partially wooded acres of land along the Nolichucky River with a swimming pool, picnic areas, fishing, hiking, 88 campsites with water, electric, sewer, bathrooms, grills, pay phone. Visitor’s Center (office/ museum) is open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Open year round. SCD. PC & TC accepted. F/HA.

Greeneville Astros

P.O. Box 5192, Greeneville 37743 (423) 638-0411 Fax: (423) 638-9450 Website: greenevilleastros.com E-Mail: dlane@astros.com Located on the campus of Tusculum College. The Greeneville Astros, an Appalachian League affiliate of the Houston Astros, play a 34 game home schedule at Pioneer Park, on the campus of Tusculum College, from June through August. Fans can see some of the top prospects drafted and signed by the Houston Astros getting their first experience in professional baseball. In addition, the Astros offer a family-oriented environment providing entertainment to both adults and children through a wide variety of promotions.

Roan Mountain State Park

Unicoi County Apple Festival October 1-2, 2010 in downtown Erwin, TN

Featuring: 350 craft & food vendors, four entertainment stages, gospel groups, fun-ﬁlled children’s area, cooking contest, road race, festival pageant, and more....

1015 Highway 143, Roan Mountain 37687 (423) 772-0190 or (800) 250-8620 Fax: (423) 772-0142 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/RoanMtn/ Located 20 miles off I-26. 6,285 ft. elev. and the “world’s largest natural stand of Rhododendron gardens” (600 acres). 30 cabins, 87 campsites with water and electrical hookups. 20 tent sites with community water. Dump station, picnic tables, charcoal grills and 6 bathhouses with hot showers, grills, playground, laundromat, pay phone, pets welcome, fishing, swimming pool., and tennis. Open year round for self-contained campers, tent camping. Season: mid Apr. - mid Nov. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Steele Creek Park

20 Little Lane, P.O. Box 1189, Bristol 37621 (423) 764-4023 or (423) 989-5616 Fax: (423) 989-5624 Website: www.bristoltn.org/steelecreekpark.cfm Located 5 miles from I-81. Steele Creek Park is a 2,200+ acre municipal park owned and operated by the City of Bristol, Tennessee. The park features a Nature Center, golf course, a multi-use lodge and shelters available for rent, paddle-boating on our 54 acre lake, 21 miles of hiking trails, soccer fields, disc golf course, picnic tables with grills, and just a great place to bring the whole family! Tennessee’s third largest municipal park. Open: 9am-9pm. daily. AC. L/HA.

Tennessee Valley Authority - Lake & Dams 106 Tri-Cities Business Park Drive, Gray 37615 (423) 467-3800 or (800) 238-2264 Website: www.tva.com/river/recreation/index.htm

Boating Regulations: All boats equipped with any type of motor or sail must be

registered. Boat owners from another state, can use their vessel on Tennessee waters with their state’s current registration for 60 days.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency For more information call: 423.743.3000 visit: www.unicoicounty.org

East Tennessee - Region IV 3030 Wildlife Way, Morristown 37814 (800) 332-0900 (In State Only) or (423) 587-7037 Ext. 119 Website: www.state.tn.us/twra/

Fax: (423) 587-7057

Fishing Regulations:

Non-resident licenses: Junior (ages 13-15) $9.00; Adult (no trout) 3-Day $16.50; 10-Day $25.50; or Annual (no trout) $41.00; Adult All fish including trout: 3-Day $33.50; 10-Day $50.50; or Annual $81.00; No licenses needed for children under 12 years of age.

Hunting Regulations:

Non-resident licenses: Junior (ages 13-15) no big game $9.00; Adult 7-Day Small Game/Waterfowl $50.50; Annual Small Game/Waterfowl $91.00; Adult 7-Day All Game $175.50; Annual All Game $251.00; Trapping $401.00. No license needed for children under 12 years of age. Hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must possess proof of satisfactorily completing a hunter safety course to hunt. The hunting and fishing licenses go on sale February 18 each year, and are valid until the last day of February the following year. Seasons are subject to change. License fees are subject to change.

Warriors' Path State Park

490 Hemlock Road, P.O. Box 5026, Kingsport 37663-5026 (423) 239-8531 Fax: (423) 239-4982 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath Located 3 miles off I-81. Warriors’ Path State Park was named for the park’s proximity to the ancient war and trading path used by the Cherokee. Since that time, the parkland has known a long history of travelers, and is still a pathway for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts. Park features hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, golf course, swimming pool, and pets welcome. 134 campsites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, grills, water, electric, bath house and pay phone. Open year round. SCD. L/HA.

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Campgrounds

Watauga Lakeshore Marina, Inc.

Baileyton RV Park

Winged Deer Park

Cherokee National Forest - U.S.D.A. Forest Service Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger District

2285 Highway 321, Hampton 37658 (423) 725-2223 or 725-2201 Toll Free: 888-423-3785 Fax: (423) 725-2623 Website: www.lakeshore-resort.com E-Mail: lakeshore-resort@earthlink.net Located 17 miles from I-26. Lakeshore Marina is a full-service facility easily accessible from US Highway 321. Enjoy fishing in the clean waters of Watauga Lake, or treat yourself to a memorable picturesque ride in one of our rental ski or pontoon boats. We also offer complete mooring service, live bait, dry-docking and licenses can be purchased on site. Enjoy a stay in one of our cabins on the lake. Restaurant and lounge open Mar.-Oct. Wed. – Sun. Marina hours: 8am - 4:30pm winter season; 8am - 6pm summer season. L/HA. 242 Carroll Creek Road, P.O. Box 1535, Johnson City 37605-1535 Johnson City Parks & Recreation (423) 283-5815 Fax: (423) 283-5829 Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org E-Mail: makwdpark@johnsoncitytn.org Located 4 miles from I-26. 200-acre municipal park. Featuring .5-mile flat walking/jogging track and a 1.5-mile paved lighted nature trail in the wooded section of the park. Handicap accessible fishing along our lighted boardwalk on the lakefront. Multi-use picnic tables, playground area, two sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, public access boat ramp, green space, and a Festival Plaza multi-use area with restroom. Five lighted softball fields, athletic office, scorer’s tower and restrooms, three lighted soccer fields, batting cages, and a 9-hold disc golf course. Historical section featuring the Robert Young Cabin, Massengill Monument and Quillen Historical Tree Museum, grass amphitheatre, and a 9-hole disc golf course. Open to the public daily. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. F/HA.

Golf Courses Cattails At MeadowView

1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport 37660 (423) 578-6622 Fax: (423) 578-6655 Website: www.meadowviewresort.com or www.cattailsgolf.com Located .25 mile off I-26. Championship-quality 18-hole public course designed by Denis Griffiths, originally opened in 1998 and has quickly become recognized as one of the top golf courses in a Tennessee region that was recently named the second best golf city in America by Golf Digest magazine. Cattails Golf Course features Bermuda fairways and Bentgrass greens, boasting picturesque holes lying at the base of scenic Bays Mountain. Golf packages available. Tee times required. Complete pro shop, driving range and practice green, clinics and private instructions available. Snack shop, restaurant, lounge, golf club rentals, showers and locker room. Open year round. PC, TC & CC accepted. AC. F/HA.

7485 Horton Highway, Baileyton 37745 (423) 234-4992 (Phone or FAX) or (888) 296-2267 Website: www.baileytonrvpark.com E-Mail: patricialinn@mac.com Located 1.7 miles off I-81 at exit 36 in Baileyton. Clean, quiet park convenient to Bristol Motor Speedway and the Tri-Cities to the North. One hour South to Knoxville. 61 campsites, RV, pullthrus, primitive sites, full hookup including cable TV, free wireless internet, LP, sewer, bathhouse, electric, fishing, golf driving range, laundry facilities, pets welcome. Golf course next door 1/4 mile. Open year round. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD.

4900 Asheville Highway, Greeneville 37743 (423) 638-4109 Fax: (423) 638-6599 www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee

Watauga Ranger District

4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi 37692 (423) 735-1500 Fax: (423) 735-7306 www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee

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2800 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland 37312-5374 (423) 476-9700 Fax: (423) 476-9791 www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee Cherokee National Forest’s 300,000+ acres in Northeast Tennessee offer picnicking, water play, miles of trails and forest roads, camping and backcountry solitude. Two local ranger stations and the Forest website provide regional outdoor recreation information. Maps, brochures, environmental education material is available at forest offices. Outdoor kiosks at both ranger stations provide 24-hour visitor information. Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger Station is located 15 miles from I-81. Watauga Ranger Station is located 1/4 mile from I-26. Office hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. F/HA. Forest developed sites have limited accessibility.

Graysburg Hills Golf Course

910 Graysburg Hills Road, Chuckey 37641 (423) 234-8061 Fax: (423) 234-1342 Website: www.graysburghillsgolf.com Located 5 miles from I-81. Graysburg Hill’s 27 hole family owned and operated course opened for play in 1978. Rees Jones designed the Knobs and Fodderstack Nines. The Chimney Top Nine was designed by Edward Lawrence Packard and opened for play in 1994. Nestled in the foothills of one of east Tennessee’s most scenic regions. The course is highly respected for its grooming and maintenance standards, friendly atmosphere and reasonable rates. No pretension here, just great golf at an affordable price. 4 Star Rating Places to Play Guide published by GOLF DIGEST MAGAZINE. Tee times required. Pro shop, snack shop, golf club rentals, practice facilities and putting green. Golf packages and lessons available. Open year round. Chimney Top Nine offers home sites from beautifully wooded lots to panoramic views of the mountains and the golf course. PC, TC & CC accepted. AC. L/HA.

Nolichucky View Golf Club

5605 Asheville Highway, Greeneville 37743 (423) 638-7888 Fax: (423) 636-7516 Website: www.nolichuckyview.com Located 17 miles from I-81. Nolichucky View Golf Club invites you to enjoy extraordinary golf in the foothills of the Appalachians at one of the most scenic and challenging courses in Northeast Tennessee. The course meanders along the banks of the Nolichuckey River, providing spectacular view and peaceful river inlets against majestic mountain ranges. 18 holes open to the public. Tee times required. Pro and snack shop, putting green, practice facilities, and golf club rentals. Lessons and golf packages available. Open year round. PC, CC, & TC accepted.

Tri-Cities Golf Club

2354 Feathers Chapel Road, Blountville 37617 (423) 323-4178 Fax: (423) 323-3762 Website: www.tricitiesgc.com Located 3.4 miles from I-81, exit 69. Tri-Cities Golf Club has been a key venue for public golf for over 30 years. We offer the best value for golf in the region providing 27 holes with a variety of conditions. With our convenient and easy to get to location, you can be here in minutes from Bristol, Johnson City, Elizabethton or Kingsport. You will use every club in your bag when you decide to play all 27 holes. If you are a local golfer who has not played here, or are in town for a race, vacation, or just passing through, stop by for a great golfing experience. We look forward to seeing you!

Twin Creeks Golf Course, Inc.

90 Chuckey Highway, Chuckey 37641 (423) 257-5192 Fax: (423) 257-2862 Located 15 miles from I-81 and 25 miles from I-26. For more than forty years, Twin Creeks has provided a challenge to golf enthusiasts. A well manicured course with a panoramic view of the mountains of East Tennessee. Well worth the visit. Offering 18 holes, 72-par course with a pro shop, putting green, snack shop, and lounge/sitting area. Tee times required weekends and holidays. Open year round - weather permitting. PC, CC& TC accepted. AC.

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Campgrounds Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park

Observation Knob Park

553 Knob Park Road, Bristol 37620 (423) 878-1881 Website: www.historicsullivan.com Observation Knob Park is a non-alcoholic family campground located on South Holston Lake only a few miles from Bristol Motor Speedway. A prime lakefront camping facility, Observation Knob offers 150 campsites with water and electric, 25 tent sites with water and electric, a fishing pier, boat ramp, hiking trails, playgrounds, and pavilion rentals. Seasonal.

Pebble Mountain Family Campground

78 Pebble Mountain Circle, Chuckey 37641 (423) 257-2120 Website: www.pebblemountain.com E-Mail: pebblemtn@att.net Located 23 miles from I-26 in the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest. Family oriented, safe, rural, trees galore. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable daily, monthly and season rates. Horseback, ATV and hiking trails plus a golf course nearby. 44 sites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, electric, water, sewer, bathhouse, swimming pool, playground, limited grocery, pets welcome. Open year round. PC & TC accepted. L/HA.

Woodsmoke Campground

215 Woodsmoke Drive Phone (423) 743-2116 Unicoi, Tennessee 37692

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Campgrounds Roan Mountain State Park

Rocky Top Campground & RV Park

496 Pearl Lane, Blountville 37617 (423) 323-2535 or (800) 452-6456 Fax: (423) 323-2555 Website: www.rockytopcampground.com E-Mail: camping@rockytopcampground.com Located 1.2 miles off I-81 at Exit 63. Country hillside setting with 35 sites level sites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, full-hook up, bathhouse, LP gas, charcoal grills, fire pits, playground, pets welcome, sewer station, pay phone, free cable and WiFi, camping decks in woods for tents, recreational room, horseshoes, pavilion, dog run, country store, laundry, 4 cabins, Jacuzzi, cable TV and AC. Personal escort to site. Open year round 9am-9pm. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

Warriors' Path State Park

Woodsmoke Campground

215 Woodsmoke Drive, Unicoi 37692 (423) 743-2116 E-Mail: woodsmoke@embarqmail.com Woodsmoke Campground owner Urban Bird marks the entrance to the lushly wooded 71 acres campground established in 1997. This campground features shady hiking trails and is surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. 29 RV campsites and 4 primitive sites nestled among trees and a small stream at the base of the mountain. Electric, water, bathhouse, pay phone, grills, pets welcome and picnicking. Open Mar. - Nov. PC (local), TC, CC accepted. F/HA.

Shopping Antiques Etc.

750 West Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville 37745 (423) 636-1119 E-Mail: antiquesetcso@comcast.net Located 12 miles from I-81. Treasures include: Primitive and vintage items, furniture, glassware, artwork and jewelry. Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

The Farmers Wife Shop At Still Hollow Farm

3005 West Allens Bridge Road, Greeneville 37743 (423) 638-3967 or (423) 620-9830 Fax: (423) 638-3967 Website: www.stillhollowfarm.com E-Mail: thefarmer2@earthlink.net Located 10 miles from Greeneville. The Farmers Wife Gift Shop at Still Hollow Farm is a unique repurpose of the old grainary. Located in the heart of the 1860’s farmstead, it has a panoramic view of the Nolichucky River and surrounding bottomlands. Unique again is what you will find inside. Handcrafts created by artisans who can turn a farm implement into a works of art or a piece of wood into a gift treasure. We also specialize in wrought iron for your home and garden. Still Hollow Farm is a working family farm and designated as a “Tennessee Century Farm.” The farm is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Ear of Corn quilt pattern. The gift shop is open on most days, or by chance, from April through November. Please call ahead to confirm hours or for a farm tour. PC accepted.

Kil'n Time Ceramics

818 State Street, Bristol 37620 (423) 573-9950 Website: www.kilntimeceramics.com E-Mail: kilntimellc@aol.com Fire up your inner artist at Kil’n Time, Bristol’s paint-your-own pottery studio! We offer a familyfriendly atmosphere for personal projects or group events-we even have Pottery-to-Go! Located in the heart of downtown, we are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11-6, and Thursdays through Saturdays 11-7.

Kingsport Town Center

2102 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport 37664 (423) 246-3871 Fax: (423) 246-1664 Website: www.kingsporttowncenter.com E-Mail: amy.boyles@kingsporttowncenter.com Kingsport Town Center is the place for shopping, fun and adventure! We are more than a shopping destination. In fact, we have something for every member of the family including performances, events, and lots of fun activities throughout the year. Anchored by JCPenney, Belk and Sears, Kingsport Town Center has over 60 specialty stores including American Eagle Outfitters, Aeropostale, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Christopher & Banks, Kirkland’s, FYE, KAY Jewelers and many more. There is no mistaking that Kingsport Town Center has a wider variety of merchandise than any place in the region. Shop, dine or catch a movie at Marquee Cinemas. Located 3 miles from I-26. Shopping hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. F/HA.

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Accommodations & Convention Centers

Mahoney's

830 Sunset Drive & Knob Creek Road, Johnson City 37604 (423) 282-5413 or (800) 835-5152 Fax: (423) 282-8963 Website: www.mahoneysports.com Located 1 mile from I-26, on the corner of Sunset Drive and Knob Creek Road. Tennessee’s premier outdoor sports store. Featuring backpacking, mountain climbing, rafting, firearms, cutlery, reloading, muzzle loading, archery, and more. Complete line of men and women’s sports and casual clothing including boots and shoes. Locations in Johnson City and Abingdon, Virginia. Open Mon.Wed. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5:30 p.m. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

The Mall At Johnson City

2011 North Roan Street, Johnson City 37601 (423) 282-5312 Fax: (423) 282-0819 Website: www.mallatjohnsoncity.com E-Mail: mhammond@glimcher.com Located .25 mile South from I-26 at Exit 20. The Mall at Johnson City is the regions premiere shopping destination with more than 650,000 square feet of shopping and restaurants. Belk for Women, Belk Home Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and Sears anchor the mall. Nearly 85 national and regional shops, a food court filled with tasty eateries. Many specialty merchants complete the areas best shopping experience. Abercrombie & Fitch, aerie, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Buckle, Gap and Gap Kids, Gymboree, Hollister Co., Hot Topic, New York and Company, XXI Forever, Wet Seal, Victoria’s Secret and many more exciting stores fill the center. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun. Noon - 6 p.m. Department store hours may vary. Handicap Accessible.

The MECO Store

831 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville 37745 (423) 638-4268 Fax: (423) 638-5092 Website: www.meco.net E-Mail: carolb@meco.net Your one-stop shop for indoor & outdoor living and wedding & party rentals. Featuring a large selection of charcoal, electric, portable and gas grills, water smoker grills and accessories, blow mold chairs, folding tables, picnic tables, indoor and outdoor furniture. Our Rental Division offers everything you need for your special occasion including candelabras, chairs, tables, linens, columns, arbors, fountains, banquet tables, floral arrangements, kneeling benches, punch bowls, cake stands and much more. Open Mon. and Tues. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri.. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

“The Ole Farm House”

630 Johnson Road Greeneville 37743 (423) 639-7616 (phone or Fax) E-Mail: goatgranny@comcast.net Website: www.goatgrannyssoaps.com www.we3crafts.com www.mabelsboerstables.com Located off Highway 70 South, in Greeneville, In East Tennessee. “The Ole Farm House” is a working agritourism farm specializing in goats, goat milk soap, and Farm fresh produce. We also have available handcrafted crafts, ceramics, luffa’s, gourds, and hand-thrown pottery. Come by and attend one of our U Paint Ceramic classes. We are also a part of Tennessee Farm Fresh, offering homegrown vegetables in season, goats for meat or for breeding stock. Y’all come visit us, “The Ole’ Farm House” is open for guest, Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 10 am to 4 pm. , other times by appointment only as we are a working farm. Please call ahead for a tour appointment.

Three Blind Mice Creations, Inc.

907 Erwin Highway, P.O. Box 5019, Greeneville 37743 (423) 639-0180 Fax: (423) 787-1707 Located in the beautiful community of Tusculum across from historic Tusculum College. “Such a Sight” of selected gifts: home decorating accents, area souvenirs, collectibles, Vera Bradley, Yankee Candles, Pediped and Robeez children shoes, greeting cards, gourmet food accents, unique jewelry, locally made baskets and soaps. Open Mon. - Fri. 10 am-6 pm and Sat. 10 am-5 pm. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Bed & Breakfast and Inns Fiddler's Glen Bed & Breakfast

104 South Third Avenue, P.O. Box 85, Jonesborough 37659 Linda Waltner (423) 913-3259 (Phone or Fax) Website: www.fiddlersglenbnb.com E-Mail: waltnerl@aol.com Located in historic Jonesborough, 7 miles from I-26. This restored 1854 carpenter Gothic home is within easy walking distance of the shops of Main Street and the International Storytelling Center. Comfortable accommodations in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Two rooms furnished with American antiques. Modern beds adorned with quilts and luxurious sheets. Central heat and air and each bedroom has a private bath. Delicious full breakfast served. Fiddler’s Glen prides itself on its unique music room where an assortment of musical instruments and music boxes is available for your enjoyment. An excellent choice for the business traveler or writing retreat. Wireless internet, fax, cable TV, DVD’s & video library, home library and other business amenities are provided. We do have several cats on staff. TC and CC accepted.

Fox Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast

1612 Watauga Street, Kingsport 37664 Susan Halliday (423) 378-3844 or (888) 200-5879 Fax: (423) 378-4612 Website: www.foxmanor.com E-Mail: innkeeper@foxmanor.com Located 5 miles from I-81 and 5 miles from I-26. Kingsport’s most elegant Bed and Breakfast invites you to experience the luxury and beauty of this exquisitely decorated Victorian home. Your comfort is assured and your stay is warmly welcomed. 6 rooms with private baths, in-room cable TV, free wireless high-speed internet, AC, and full breakfast served. Smoke-free facility. SCD. TC & CC accepted.

Franklin House Bed & Breakfast

116 Franklin Avenue, Jonesborough 37659 Dona and Chuck Lewis (423) 753-3819 Website: www.franklinhousebb.com E-Mail: franklinhousebb@embarqmail.com Located 7 miles from I-26. A restored 1840’s home within the Historic District - convenient to Main Street and all shops. Enjoy comfortable lodging, friendly atmosphere. 3 rooms with private baths, central air, and a full breakfast. Equipped with free wireless internet. A guest apartment available for extended stays. A smoke-free home. No accommodations for pets. Helpful advice on in-town and area attractions and services. PC, CC & TC accepted.

Hale Springs Inn

110 West Main Street, Rogersville 37857 (423) 272-5171 or Toll free (877) 222-1616 Fax: (423) 272-5152 Website: www.halespringsinn.com E-Mail: info@halespringsinn.com Located 16 miles from I-81. The historic Hale Springs Inn was built in 1824 and is nestled in the heart of Rogersville. The Inn features 9 spacious guest rooms and suites all with private baths and decorative fireplaces. The Inn has three presidential suites all named after presidents, which have been previous, guests to the inn: Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, and James K. Polk. Featuring cable TV with DVD, phone, wireless internet, hairdryers and a full breakfast included with each room. McKinney’s Fine Dining onsite serves contemporary southern cuisine and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and serving brunch on Sunday. SCD. L/HA. PC, CC and TC accepted.

Hawley House Bed & Breakfast

114 East Woodrow Avenue, Parson's Square, Jonesborough 37659 Marcy Hawley (423) 753-8869 or (800) 753-8869 Website: www.hawleyhouse.com E-Mail: hawleyhouse@gmail.com Located 7 miles from I-26. This 18th century log, stone & frame dwelling is Jonesborough’s oldest building. American antiques and folk art, a bountiful breakfast and complimentary refreshments. 3 rooms with private baths, A/C, fireplace in Great Room and rocking chairs, plus the “Butterfly Cottage,” from Southern Living’s Cottage Collection, adjacent to the house. Insiders’ information for antique shopping trips. Picnic baskets available and hearthside storytelling weekends. Make your stay memorable. Smoke free facility. Miniature Dachshund in residence. Member Inspected Inns.com. PC, TC and CC accepted. L/HA.

Mohler Guest House of Jonesborough

831 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Greeneville, TN 37745 (423) 638-4268 Fax: (423) 638-5092 Located in the Greeneville Square Shopping Center on Hwy. 11E

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509 West Main Street, Jonesborough 37659 Patricia Mohler (423) 913-3000 Website: www.mohlerguesthouse.com E-Mail: mghjonesborough@aol.com Located 7 miles from I-26 on Main Street in Historic Jonesborough. Built in 1885, and fully restored with traditional antique furnishings and two romantic fireplaces. Whether it’s a special occasion, business trip, Girlfriend Getaway, holiday, romantic honeymoon or a lover’s getaway, come and be pampered at Mohler Guest House. Relax in your own private whirlpool bath with crystals & oils and by candlelight. Wake in the morning to a special prepared breakfast especially for you and yours. The exquisite beauty and grandeur offers a warm and comfortable ambiance to all who enter. Featuring 3 guest rooms with private baths, central A/C, cable TV, VCR, movies, free phone and computer/ internet access, complementary refreshments and sweets. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD.

Prospect Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn And Cottage In The Woods

801 West Main Street, Highway 67, Mountain City 37683 Judy & Robert Hotchkiss (423) 727-0139 or (800) 339-5084 E-Mail: prospecthill@embarqmail.com Website: www.prospect-hill.com www.tennwedding.com Located 35 minutes I-26 and I-81. Historic, scenic and possibly haunted. 5 bedrooms with private luxury baths, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, TV, and scenic views. Full breakfast included. Relaxation awaits. New wedding room. The Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, spacious living-dining combo, deck, and one car garage. Private. For families, near hiking trails, biking and attractions. Smoke free facility. Pets welcome in cottage. TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Bed & Breakfast and Inns Proud Annie Mystery Theatre And Bed & Breakfast

920 Old Boones Creek Road, P.O. Box 457, Jonesborough 37659 Braden McKinley (423) 753-3735 or (805) 512-2403 Fax: (423) 753-3735 (With Notice) Website: www.proudannie.com E-Mail: braden@proudannie.com Located 9.7 miles from I-26. A beautiful restored 1857 historic home within walking distance to downtown Jonesborough. The mystery show occurs around a six-course gourmet meal beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes awarded to the team(s) with the correct answers. Photos are taken of the actors with patrons and e-mailed the following day. We are a BYOB facility. Proud Annie’s offers a tworoom bed & breakfast with all the amenities. Reserve your stay following a show, during NASCAR race weekend, Storytelling, Historic Jonesborough Days, your honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or just a getaway by yourself or with that special someone. The Mystery Dinner Theatre plays are most Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., Reservations are required; Weekday afternoon traditional English Teas with ten or more by appointment. PC, TC & CC accepted. N/HA.

Sithean Farm Bed & Breakfast

385 Jones Chapel Lane, Greeneville 37745 Lucinda Bond (423) 234-2436 Website: www.sitheanfarm.com E-Mail: sitheanfarm@earthlink.net A beautiful, 48-acre working farm with all the comforts of home, located 2 miles from I-81 and 12 miles north of Greeneville. Centrally located base for visiting historic sites, attractions, festivals, and many popular destinations. Convenient stop for touring cycle groups with enclosed area to park. Several high-rated golf courses only a few miles away. Picnic baskets available. Private hollow offers peace and relaxation. Large bedroom with private bath and two comfortable bedrooms with shared bath, fireplace in keeping room, and library available. Full country breakfast with farm fresh eggs, jams and honey and afternoon refreshments. Take a walk in the woods or follow us on our farm rounds. Children welcome. Pets welcome with prior arrangements. Smoke-free. Laundry available. Open year round. TC and PC accepted.

Cabins, Cottages and Rental Property Hemlock Hollow Inn

645 Chandler Circle, Greeneville 37743 (423) 787-0917 Website: www.hemlockhollow.net E-Mail: vhkinsey@gmail.com A quiet and serene experience in the woods; but only a short distance to the historical sites in Greeneville and Greene County. Offering 2 small cabins for couples with linens, rrefrigerator, microwave, & coffeepot. One family cabin with a full kitchen & linens. One lodge bunkhouse with a kitchenette. All accommodations are heated. Picnic tables, grills, and fire-rings. The heated wash-house has hot showers & all private sections. Primitive Campsites. Pets welcome. A campstore with all your supply needs and food from the Paint Creek Cafe. We are also an outfitter carrying a large supply of hiker needs. Internet service available. The Inn is a featured stop on Northeast Tennessee’s Quilt Trail, displaying the Bear Claw quilt pattern. Open year-round 24/7. CC accepted.

Nolichuckey Bluffs Cabins

295 Kinser Park Lane, Greeneville 37743 Patricia Sadler (423) 787-7947 or (800) 842-4690 Fax: (423) 787-9247 Website: www.tennessee-cabins.com E-Mail: cabins@usit.net Located 18 miles off I-81. Nestled in the woods these one and two bedroom cabins overlook the beautiful Nolichucky River and Appalachian Mountains. 6 cabins fully equipped with linens and dishes, non-smoking, with fireplace, large porches, great views, central heat & air and cable TV. Children welcome, pets with permission. Full breakfast, some jacuzzis, exercise room and laundry facility available as well as disc golf, an antique gristmill, and organic agriculture project. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Roan Mountain State Park Cabins

1015 Highway 143, Roan Mountain 37687 (423) 772-0190 or (800) 250-8620 Fax: (423) 772-0142 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/RoanMtn Located 20 miles off I-26. 30 AAA cabins are situated in the woods of Roan Mountain State Park. Each cabin has a front porch with rocking chairs, fully outfitted kitchen, full bath with tub/shower, wood burning stove and gas/electric heat. The park provides firewood, bedding and towels. Cabins 21-30 have telephones; none of the cabins have televisions. Cabins 1-20 have a private bedroom with a queen bed and an upstairs loft with two twin beds. Cabins 21-30 have a private bedroom with a double bed and a loft with two double beds. All cabins have a sleeper chair. Outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, laundry facility and meeting facility available. Reservations accepted up to one year in advance. Deposit required. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Retreats, Guesthouses and Lodges The Cove Ridge Center At Natural Tunnel State Park

1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, VA 24244 (276) 940-2696 Fax: (276) 940-4017 Website: www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/coveridg.htm E-Mail: coveridge@dcr.virginia.gov Located on the grounds of Natural Tunnel State Park. This facility was designed to be used for training workshops, meetings and retreats. The auditorium accommodates up to 100. The classroom and a resource library that can be reserved for groups of up to 24. Featuring state of the art audiovisual equipment, climate-controlled, open year-round, a 3,500 square foot deck, Jr. Olympic size swimming pool (seasonal), a gazebo with a 360-degree mountain view, an outdoor activity shelter that can accommodate up to 200 people, and an outdoor amphitheater. Two six-room dormitories, which accommodate up to 48 overnight guests with bunk beds, dresser, and wardrobe cabinets. Restrooms and showers are centrally located within the dorm and a self-contained kitchen for the purpose of preparing meals.

Sugar Hollow Retreat

197 Elk Ridge, Butler 37640 (423) 786-3105 or (800) 957-1776 Website: www.sugarhollowretreat.com E-Mail: info@sugarhollowretreat.com Welcome to Sugar Hollow Retreat, 300 acres of pristine wilderness beauty, located 22 miles from both Elizabethton, TN and Boone, NC. It offers an elegant, but reasonably priced Lodge with ten rooms (each with private bath), four fully appointed guest houses, a conference facility, amphitheater, and panoramic deck overlooking Watauga Lake. The Retreat caters to family reunions, church groups, destination weddings, ski-trips, businesses and individuals. Come for a visit! www.sugarhollowretreat.com; 800-957-1776. L/HA. PC, TC, and CC accepted.

Hotels and Convention Centers AmericInn Lodge & Suites

376 East Jackson Blvd., Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-3100 Reservation: (800) 634-3444 Fax: (423) 753-3993 Website: www.americinn.com/hotels/TN/Jonesborough AmericInn Lodge & Suites located in Jonesborough, Tennessee is just 5.8 miles from Interstate 26. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, you will enjoy the quality, service and warm hospitality in our 60 guest room hotel that feels like a lodge. Our hotel features fireplace lobby, jacuzzi/fireplace suites, indoor pool/whirlpool, enhanced continental breakfast, high speed internet, guest laundry, fitness center, meeting space, fridge and microwave in each room. Stroll down our paved foot path to the oldest town in Tennessee. “Welcome to the end of the day”.

Best Western Executive Inn

50 Speedway Lane, Bulls Gap 37711-2563 (423) 235-9111 or (800)780-7234 Fax: (423) 235-0035 Website: www.bullsgaphotel.com Located at Exit 23 off I-81. Located 15 miles from Historic Downtown Greeneville. 64 rooms with a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, an outdoor pool, exercise facility, guest laundry, parking for RV’s and trailers and a business center. High-speed internet access, cable satellite television with HBO, and nearby restaurants. Pets welcome. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

1216 West State Of Franklin Road, Johnson City 37604 (423) 979-6400 or (866) 757-8277 Fax: (423) 979-6424 Website: www.carnegiehotel.com Located within 2 miles of I-26. The “Crown Jewel” of East Tennessee. Providing full-service, luxurious suites, and indulgent amenities - an enchanting experience, business, or pleasure. 139 oversized guest rooms, with data ports, voice mail, cable TV, wireless internet, exercise facility, outdoor heated pool, room-service, award winning Wellington’s Restaurant, Austin Spring Spa and Salon, complimentary airport transportation, and 5,000 sq. ft. meeting & banquet facility. PC, TC and CC accepted. F/HA.

Comfort Inn – Greeneville

1790 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville 37745 (423) 639-4185 or (800) 4-Choice Fax: (423) 639-7280 Website: www.comfortinn.com/hotel/TN324 Located 14 miles from I-81. 90 rooms. Your satisfaction is guaranteed as you enjoy our oversized guest rooms with micro fridge, coffee maker, and hair dryer. Extensive deluxe continental breakfast, business center and free wireless high speed internet access. Meeting facility, exercise room, cable TV, outdoor pool, on-site business center and pets welcome. PC, TC and CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Safe Haven Farms

336 Stanley Hollow Road, Roan Mountain 37687 (423) 725-4262 Fax: (423) 725-4262 Website: www.safehavenfarm.com E-Mail: safehavenfarm@webtv.net Located 22 miles from I-26. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our cabins hidden from the noise of the outside world. Each cabin is decorated with comfort in mind. Antique beds and patchwork quilts help to add to the old time charm of a rustic cabin hideaway. All of our cabins are furnished with everything you will need to enjoy your stay... Just bring your toothbrush and your groceries! Smoke-free facility. Picnic pavilion, free fishing and pets welcome with prior approval. Safe Haven Farm also specializes in small yet dignified weddings in a beautiful setting that will satisfy your every desire. Wedding packages available.

Watauga Lakeshore Resort

2340 Highway 321, Hampton 37658 (423) 725-2201 or Toll Free: 888-423-3785 Fax: (423) 725-2623 Website: www.lakeshore-resort.com E-Mail: lakeshore-resort@earthlink.net Located 17 miles from I-26. One, two or three bedroom cabins and motel units with view of beautiful Watauga Lake. Restaurant and lounge on site with seasonal hours. Heated pool, cable TV, laundry facility. Full-service marina on Watauga Lake with mooring service, live bait, licenses, food store, showers, ski equipment, pontoons, and ski boat rentals. CC and TC accepted. L/HA.

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Hotels and Convention Centers

Comfort Inn - Johnson City

Hampton Inn

Comfort Inn – Kingsport

Hampton Inn

1900 South Roan Street, Johnson City 37601 (423) 928-9600 or (800) 228-5150 Fax: (423) 928-0046 Website: www.comfortinn.com/hotel/TN444 Located at I-26, exit 24. Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, this hotel is ideally located with easy access to Interstate 26 and all area attractions, businesses, ETSU and medical centers. 47 unit facility has executive suites, all queen and king-size beds, free local calls, cable TV, data ports, free high speed wireless internet access, outdoor pool, pets welcome, deluxe continental breakfast and a conference room. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA. 100 Indian Center Court, Kingsport 37660 (423) 378-4418 or (800) 228-5150 Fax: (423) 246-5249 Website: www.comfortinn.com/hotel/TN410 Located 4 miles from 1-26. 122 luxury guest rooms. Cable TV, deluxe continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, health spa, outdoor pool, meeting facility and pets welcome. Rooms available with in-room whirlpool tubs. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

3130 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville 37745 (423) 638-3735 or (800) HAMPTON Fax: (423) 638-4413 Website: www.hamptoninn.com Located 17 miles from I-81. 67 rooms. Features excellent service, interior corridor entrances, Jacuzzi rooms, Complimentary high-speed internet access in every room plus wireless access in the public areas, and deluxe continental breakfast offered. Minutes away from Historic Jonesborough, shopping and the Bristol Motor Speedway. Golf packages available. Meeting facility, kitchenette, exercise room, cable TV, and outdoor pool. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA. 508 North State Of Franklin Road, Johnson City 37604 (423) 929-8000 or (800) HAMPTON Fax: (423) 929-3336 Website: www.hamptoninnjohnsoncity.com Located 3 miles from I-26. 77 rooms with 9 king study Jacuzzi rooms, free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls, wireless high speed internet access and 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Cable TV, meeting facility, outdoor pool, and data ports. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Comfort Inn – South

4624 Fairlane Drive, Kingsport 37663 (423) 239-7447 or (800) 228-5150 Fax: (423) 239-0595 Website: www.comfortinn.com/hotel/TN246 Located at I-81 at exit 59. 59 rooms with cable TV with HBO, outdoor pool, deluxe complimentary breakfast, in-room microfridges, Wi-Fi in all room and lobby, guest laundry, business center, and nonsmoking rooms. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Comfort Suites

3118 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City 37604 (423) 610-0010 Fax: (423) 610-0153 Website: www.johnsoncitycomfortsuites.com I-26, exit 19. All suites property offering complimentary hot savory starts breakfast. We are the perfect fit business or pleasure. Adjacent to Logan’s Roadhouse and Super Wal-Mart in walking distance. 80 newly renovated rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, irons & ironing boards, hair dryers, and cable TV with HBO. Also meeting space, complimentary on / off site exercise facilities, seasonal outdoor pool, FREE Wi-Fi, and same day dry cleaning and laundry service. Smoke free facility. Cookies and popcorn every evening. TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

Doubletree Hotel

211 Mockingbird Lane, Johnson City 37604 (423) 929-2000 or (800) 222-TREE Fax: (423) 929-1783 Website: www.doubletreejohnsoncity.com Located 1 mile off I-26 exit 20. Within walking distance to the areas largest mall, specialty shops, theaters, and nationally known eateries. 184 guest rooms and suites, each equipped with two-line speakerphones, voice mail, data ports and complimentary wireless high speed internet access, cable TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Restaurant, lounge, room service, meeting and banquet facilities, indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool, Business Center and Fitness room, TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA. Earn Hilton HHonors Points and Miles.

General Morgan Inn & Conference Center

To our valued guest, our pledge to you is 100% satisfaction guaranteed during your stay. Free High-Speed Internet • 122 Luxury Guest Rooms Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Outdoor Pool

100 Indian Center Court • Kingsport, TN 37660 Intersection of Highway 93 and 11W • www.comfortinn.com/hotel/TN410

Phone: 423-378-4418 • Fax: 423-246-5249 Come stay with us in our beautiful mountain town, where the days are comfortable and the nights are “suiter”.

111 North Main Street, Greeneville 37743 (423) 787-1000 or (800) 223-2679 Fax: (423) 787-1001 Website: www.generalmorganinn.com Located 12 miles from I-81. 52 rooms. Resting in the heart of Greeneville’s Historic District, the inn offers newly renovated guest rooms, including the Morgan Suite, fine dining, state of the art banquet facilities, and beautiful outdoor garden terrace. Spacious meeting and banquet areas available onsite. Restaurant, lounge, cable TV, wireless internet, room service, continental breakfast, and tours leaving daily from lobby. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Hampton Inn

3299 West State Street, Bristol 37620 (423) 764-3600 or (800) HAMPTON Fax: (423) 764-9010 Website: www.bristolhamptoninn.com Located at exit 74A on I-81. As the “Official Birthplace of Country Music,” you can be sure Bristol, has a rich history that you’ll love exploring. 90 remodeled rooms and suites, free continental breakfast, free local calls and free HBO. We also have a fitness center, cable TV and an outdoor pool, and as always 100% satisfaction guaranteed. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

I-81 & Airport Parkway Exit 63

423-323-0500 For Reservations call

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Free breakfast and local calls Fitness center Meeting rooms for up to 75 Airport shuttle In-room coffee makers Free Highspeed Internet

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All Rooms Include Refrigerators, Microwaves, Coffee Makers, Irons/Ironing Boards, Hairdryers, Meeting Space Available, 2-Line Phones with Voice Mail, Exercise Room, Complimentary High Speed Internet, Free HBO, Savory Starts Breakfast, Fax/Copy Service, Same Day Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service, Free USA Today Newspaper

3118 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604 Phone (423) 610-0010 Fax (423) 610-0153

Hotels and Convention Centers Hampton Inn

2000 Enterprise Place, Kingsport 37660 (423) 247-3888 or (800) HAMPTON Fax: (423) 247-2684 Website: www.kingsporthamptoninn.com Located at I-26 and John B. Dennis Highway, exit 4. 115 rooms, six whirlpool suites available, business center with copy and fax service, cable TV with HBO, FREE high-speed wireless internet access, exercise room and outdoor pool, voice mail, and full hot/cold item breakfast bar. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Historic Eureka Inn

127 West Main Street, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 913-6100 or (877) 734-6100 Fax: (423) 913-0429 Website: www.eurekajonesborough.com Located 7 miles from I-26 in the Historic District of Jonesborough. Eureka (1797) has been fully restored to offer the charm and romance of a turn-of-the-century inn with every possible convenience of the new millennium. 15 rooms with private bath, individual climate control, data ports, high-speed internet, phone, and cable television. Continental breakfast, fax/copy service, meeting room for 12-14, relaxing porches and rocking chairs. Children welcome. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kingsport

1217 Stewball Circle, Kingsport 37660 (423) 723-2300 or (888) Holiday Fax: (423) 723-3720 Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/kgptn/welcome Located .5 miles from I-26 at exit 4. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kingsport is the newest hotel in the Kingsport/Tri Cities area, conveniently located near the MeadowView Conference Center, Eastman Chemical, Domtar Paper Company, and the Tri Cities Regional Airport. Features an indoor pool, 79 rooms with 37 suites including Jacuzzi suites, and offers complimentary Express Start Breakfast, free local phone calls, free high speed internet access, exercise room, cable TV with HBO. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Holiday Inn - Johnson City

101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City 37604 (423) 282-4611 or (866) 400-0541 Fax: (423) 283-4869 Website: www.hijohnsoncity.com Conveniently located at exit 20 off I-26. 207 newly renovated rooms with refrigerators. Poolside Jacuzzi rooms, Executive Level rooms, and FREE Wireless High Speed Internet. Meeting and convention space for up to 400 people. On-site restaurant, lounge, fitness center, room service, cable TV, outdoor pool, and weekend comedy shows. Pets welcome. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

LaQuinta Inn & Suites

10150 Airport Parkway, Kingsport 37663 (423) 323-0500 or (800) 531-5900 Fax: (423) 323-0582 Website: www.laquinta.com Located at exit 63 on I-81. 118 rooms. Cable TV, wireless high-speed internet, outdoor pool, continental breakfast, free local calls, exercise facility, and courtesy airport shuttle. 1250 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space for up to 75. Pets welcome. TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

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Hotels and Convention Centers MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center

1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport 37660 (423) 578-6600 or (800) 820-5055 Fax: (423) 578-6630 Website: www.meadowviewresort.com Located 5 miles from I-81 and 1 block from 1-26. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center provides a magnificent resort setting, plus state-of-the-art conference facilities, to accommodate all of your meeting needs. 305 new guest rooms featuring lush carpeting, stylish décor, refrigerators, and 37” flat-screen TVs with jack pack technology. Restaurant, lounge, room service, high-speed internet access available, meeting facilities, fitness center and indoor pool, laundry facility, and championship golf course. Local airport transportation-fee. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

The Millennium Conference Centre

2001 Millennium Place, Johnson City 37604 (423) 232-2001 Fax: (423) 232-2002 Website: www.millctr.com Located 3.5 miles from I-26. At the Millennium Centre, we host conferences, training sessions, meetings, and even exquisite weddings - and we do it exceptionally well. We are easy to do business with and easy to find. As a day meeting facility, we check availability in minutes, offer one high-value per person rate, and have the team and equipment to deliver a great meeting. Wireless high-speed internet access throughout and connected to the region’s finest lodging accommodations in the region. Catering available on site. F/HA.

Quality Inn & Suites

930 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 676-9090 or Toll Free (877) 676-9090 Fax: (276) 676-9091 Website: www.choicehotels.com Located off I-81 at exit 19 and 3 miles from downtown Abingdon. 75 rooms with up to date modern amenities. Features include refrigerators, in all rooms, microwaves in suites, oversized family rooms, coffee makers, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, high speed internet access and two - two line phones in every room with voice mail and data port, outdoor heated pool, indoor fitness center, business center with computers, interior corridors, elevator, and deluxe continental breakfast. TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

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Hotels and Convention Centers Red Roof Inn

210 Broyles Drive, Johnson City 37601 (423) 282-3040 or (800) 843-7663 Fax: (423) 283-0673 Website: www.redroofinn.com Located .05 miles from I-26 exit 20. 115 rooms with cable TV, fax and copy services, affordable prices, nonsmoking rooms, pets welcome. Within walking distance to department stores and restaurants. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Sleep Inn & Suites

2020 Franklin Terrace Court, Johnson City 37604 (423) 915-0081 or (800) SLEEP INN Fax: (423) 915-0029 Website: www.sleepinn.com/hotel/tn259 Located .5 mile from I-26. 69 rooms with cable TV, in-room coffee maker, microwaves & refrigerators, iron/ironing board, clock radio, desk s, voice mail, meeting facility, fitness center and deluxe continental breakfast. FREE wireless internet. The hotel is in walking distance from a large shopping complex and restaurants. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Sleep Inn & Suites

200 Hospitality Place, Kingsport 37663 (423) 279-1811 or (800) SLEEP INN Fax: (423) 279-0877 Website: www.sleepinn.com/hotel/tn288 Located off I-81, exit 63 - 1 mile from the airport. 70 rooms with cable TV, in-room coffee maker, microwaves & refrigerators, iron/ironing board, clock radio, desk s, voice mail, meeting facility, exercise room and deluxe continental breakfast. FREE wireless internet. Restaurants within walking distance from hotel. Pets welcome. TC & CC accepted. SCD. F/HA.

Super 8 Motel - Johnson City

108 Wesley Street, Johnson City 37601 (423) 282-8818 (Phone or Fax) or (800) 800-8000 Website: www.super8.com Located .2 miles from I-26. 56 newly decorated rooms. We feature Free Super Start Breakfast, Interior Corridors, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Suites and RV or Truck Parking. Microwaves, Refrigerators, free wireless high-speed internet access, Cable TV with HBO and Free Local Telephone calls in all rooms. Restaurants and shopping are all nearby. Nonsmoking rooms available. TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

207 East Mountcastle Drive, Johnson City 37601 (423) 282-3335 Fax: (423) 282-0131 Website: www.qualityinn.com Located .5 mile from I-26. 121 rooms. We are within walking distance of The Mall of Johnson City and many restaurants. Let our friendly staff assist you in getting a clean comfortable room that will make you want to return. Offering a business center, FREE hi-speed wireless internet, deluxe continental breakfast, exercise room, outdoor swimming pool, laundry facility, cable TV and pets welcome. Nonsmoking rooms available. TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

108 Wesley Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

(423) 282-8818 • (Phone or Fax) • Toll Free 1-800-800-8000 Located .5 mile from I-26. 56 units. Newly renovated. Free continental / HOT breakfast. 27” Cable TV with HBO and CNN. Microfridges in all rooms. No pets allowed. Non-smoking rooms. Free wireless high speed internet. AE, DC,DS,CB,MC,VS, & TC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

Located 3 miles from 1-26. 77 rooms with 9 King Bed Jacuzzi rooms, Free On the House TM Hot Breakfast, Wireless High-Speed Internet Access, Coffee Makers, Iron & Ironing Boards, Hair Dryers, Free Local Calls, 32” LCD Cable TV, Meeting Facility, Outdoor Pool and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

508 North State of Franklin Rd., Johnson City, TN (423) 929-8000 or (800) HAMPTON Fax (423) 929-3336 • www.hamptoninnjohnsoncity.com

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Restaurants The Captain's Table Restaurant

2340 Highway 321, Hampton 37658 (423) 725-2201 Fax: (423) 725-2623 Website: www.lakeshore-resort.com E-Mail: lakeshore-resort@earthlink.net Located 17 miles from I-26. Experience the breathtaking view of beautiful Watauga Lake while enjoying a great meal. We serve seafood specialty dishes, steaks & chicken...as well as several delicious side plates. Lounge and banquet facilities available. The Captain’s Table is open March through October, Wednesday through Sunday. We are closed Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday and Thursdays at 4pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am. TC & CC accepted.

The Firehouse Restaurant & Catering

627 West Walnut Street, Johnson City 37604 Restaurant(423) 929-7377 Fax: (423) 929-2080 Catering (423) 929-7677 Website: www.thefirehouse.com E-Mail: info@thefirehouse.com Located 1 mile from I-26. “Come see what’s ablaze” at the authentic West Walnut Street Firehall, built in 1930. Offering a wide variety of foods while specializing in “Authentic Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que”, ribs, steaks, sandwiches and more! Firefighting memorabilia enhances our atmosphere, along with our fully restored 1925 Seagrave’s fire engine. Whether your event is a large gala, company picnic, or small board meeting, let The Firehouse take care of all of your catering needs. Open Mon. – Thurs. 11a.m.- 9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Ridgewood Barbecue, LLC

900 Elizabethton Highway, Bluff City 37618 (423) 538-7543 Located 15 miles from I-81. The area’s finest and oldest barbecue restaurant. Acclaimed THE BEST by many books, newspapers and PEOPLE MAGAZINE. Casual atmosphere and family oriented with very reasonable prices. Serving Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 - 8 p.m.; Closed Sun. L/HA. PC, TC & CC accepted.

River's Edge Restaurant

2004 Jonesborough Road, Erwin 37650 (423) 743-3713 Fax: (423) 743-5400 Website: www.riversedgebbq.com E-Mail: dennis@riversedgebbq.com Located 1.4 miles north of I-26. Barbecue is our specialty. Freshly smoked meats are marinated before cooking so that they retain their natural juices. Special sauces compliment the tender meats. We’re told it’s the best BBQ around. Hand-tossed pizzas are made fresh to order. Specially prepared sauces made with local vegetables and a variety of toppings allow diners to create pizzas to satisfy their cravings, from traditional to inventive. Located on the banks of the Nolichucky River directly across from the majestic 800-foot “Devil’s Looking Glass.” Live music weekends. Lunch buffet, catering, private parties, and outdoor dining available. Open Year Round. Our hours vary with the seasons feel free to call. Mid May – Oct. Open Wed. – Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (till 9:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat.); Jan. & Feb. Open Thurs. – Sat.; Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving. TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Riverfront Seafood Company Fresh Market & Grill

1777 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport 37660 (423) 245-FISH (3474) Website: www.riverfrontseafood.com E-Mail: riverfrontcfood@aol.com Established in 1991, Riverfront Seafood Company is locally owned and operated. Come visit our fresh market as well as our restaurant where you can enjoy all of our store items professionally prepared in our authentic oceanic themed dining room. Feel free to sit outside and feel the cool breezes on our wraparound patio area right on the river. Orders for fresh seafood are placed by midnight and delivered by noon the following day. All of our soups, sauces, and desserts are prepared from scratch, in house, with only the freshest ingredients. You can even say that we are Obsessed with freshness! Open 11 a.m. daily, closed Sundays. TC & CC accepted.

“Enjoy the Authentic Tastes of East Tennessee”

www.thefirehouse.com Come enjoy East Tennessee’s finest Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que specialties along with traditional menu selections, in the friendly atmosphere of the Walnut Street Fire Hall, built in 1930. Specializing in Hickory Smoked Bar-BQue, Baby Back Ribs, Certified Angus Beef, Chicken, Sandwiches, Specialty Salads & Homemade Desserts. For directions, or more information, please call 423-929-7377. 627 West Walnut Street Johnson City 3 blocks from ETSU

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• High-speed Internet access • Business Center • Fax & Copy Services • Dataports / Speaker phones • Elevator

• Free Hot Breakfast • MicroFridges Available • Guest Laundry • Outdoor Pool • Exercise Facility

• Cable TV & HBO • Jacuzzi Rooms Avail. • Free local calls • Children under 12 FREE • Interior corridors

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Printing and Advertising

Supporters Financial Institutions and CPA’S Eddy & Eddy CPA’S PC

4718 Lake Park Drive, Suite 1, Johnson City 37615 (423) 283-0777 Fax: (423) 283-7165 E-Mail: office@eddycpas.com Full accounting services including corporate taxes, individual taxes, bookkeeping services, payroll services, municipal audits and non-profit audits. We have been in business since 1973. Office open: Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm.

First Tennessee Bank

2112 North Roan Street, Johnson City 37601 (423) 461-1200 or (800) 382-5465 Fax: (423) 461-1726 Website: www.firsttennessee.com With 17 full-service financial centers and over 50 ATMs in Northeast Tennessee, First Tennessee offers a wide array of financial products and services including free checking, online banking and much more. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6 p.m.; Sat. 9am -1pm.

Newspapers and Publications The Greeneville Sun

121 West Summer Street, Greeneville 37743 P.O. Box 1630, Greeneville 37744-1630 (423) 638-4181 Fax: (423) 638-3645 Website: greenevillesun.com Greeneville’s DAILY newspaper, Monday through Friday evenings and Saturday morning. Serving Greene County and surrounding area since 1879.

Herald & Tribune

702 West Jackson Boulevard, P.O. Box 277, Jonesborough 37659-0277 (423) 753-3136 Fax: (423) 753-6528 Website: www.heraldandtribune.com Weekly newspaper, serving the area since 1869. Office open: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm.

Kingsport Times-News

701 Lynn Garden Drive, P.O. Box 479, Kingsport 37662-0479 (423) 246-8121 or (800) 251-0328 Fax: (423) 392-1380 Website: www.timesnews.net Northeast Tennessee’s largest newspaper, serving more than 110,000 readers every day with news, sports, entertainment and information. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm.

Printing and Advertising Absolute Communications

1805 North Eastman Road, Kingsport 37664 (423) 246-0336 Fax: (423) 246-2188 Website: www.absolutecom.com Absolute Communications is a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm located in Kingsport, Tenn. We have clients in a number of business sectors, including banking, health care, home improvement products, human resource services and manufacturing.

Donihe Graphics, Inc.

766 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 1788, Kingsport 37662 (423) 246-2800 or (800) 251-0337 Fax: (423) 246-7297 Website: www.donihe.com Donihe Graphics, Inc. has provided high-quality printed materials and outstanding service to our valued customers for more than 25 years. We serve customers nationwide from a variety of industries including travel & tourism, banking, retail, healthcare, training and manufacturing. Our specialties are stitched catalogs, brochures and flat sheet work produced on our Heidleberg M-110 heat-set web press and Mitsubishi 40” 6 color sheet-fed press.

Interstate Graphics, Inc.

3208 Hanover Road, P.O. Box 3300, Johnson City 37604 (423) 282-1511 Ext. 29 Fax: (423) 282-0452 Website: www.igi4color.com E-Mail: cbass@igi4color.com Offering 4-color print, 6-color printing, digital printing, copies, wide format printing, banners, posters, signs, brochures, rack cards, flyers, magazines, newsletters, publications and annual reports. Customer service hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5 pm.

Leisure Publishing Co.

3424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24018 P.O. Box 21535, Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 989-6138 or (800) 548-1672 Fax: (540) 989-7603 Website: www.leisurepublishing.com For 33-plus years, Leisure Publishing has established its reputation as one of the Southeast’s outstanding publishers of city/regional magazines, regional, state and local travel guides, and quality of life publications (The Roanoker, Blue Ridge Country and Pinnacle Living). Our mission is the conception, creation and distribution of upper-end magazine, custom-publishing and advertorial-format publications, and the accomplishment of advertising, research and marketing services ancillary to those publications.

Miles Media

477 Steadman Road, Blountville 37617 (423) 323-4330 or (800) 348-3806 Fax: (423) 323-4689 Website: www.milesmedia.com E-Mail: mary.steadman@milesmedia.com Publisher, Tennessee’s Official Vacation Guide. Our Mission – Deliver visitors to our destination clients. Largest publisher of tourism information (print & internet). Learn how your business can better reach vacation planners. Call or email us.

Print Distribution Service, LLC

P.O. Box 355, Jonesborough 37659-0355 1903 Highway 11-E South, Jonesborough 37659 (423) 753-8191 Fax: (423) 753-6900 Website: www.printdistribution.com E-Mail: jstafford@printdistribution.com Serving the tourism industry with over 500 travel brochure racks located throughout the region. Our brochure displays are located in hotels, motels, restaurants and tourist attractions throughout east Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, northwestern North Carolina, and southwest Virginia. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pulp

1706 West State Street, Bristol 37620 (423) 764-5751 or (800) 264-5934 Fax: (866) 511-5453 Website: www.getpulp.com E-Mail: sed@getpulp.com Steve Dixon Sales Representative The regions most advanced digital print marketing company. We specialize in on demand short run digital, personalized (VDP) printing, and traditional offset printing, custom branded storefronts, website design and mailing. Visit our website and call one of our sales professionals today. Office hours – 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Online - 24/7.

Sabre Printers

325 West Walnut Street, Johnson City 37604 (423) 928-7364 Fax: (423) 929-2464 Website: www.sabreprinters.com E-Mail: philip@sabreprinters.com Sabre has been in the art of affordable printmaking since 1962. Over the years we assisted many clients in their business, and those clients have not become dear friends. We offer design, printing, binding and finishing. Serving all aspects of printing. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm.

Steve Dixon Business Solutions

3802 Deepwood Drive, Johnson City 37601 (423) 341-1796 Fax: (423) 282-4069 Website: www.dxnprinting.com or www.dixonphoto.com E-Mail: dxnsolutions@hotmail.com or dxnsolutions@gmail.com Located 2 miles from I-26. Studio and onsite location photography for business and family photos, transfers and sublimation, printing, screen printing, and embroidery promotional and adverting items available. Call for an appointment.

The Tombras Group

4718 Lake Park Drive, Suite 2, Johnson City 37615 (423) 915-1266 Fax: (423) 915-1168 Website: www.tombras.com With annual billings in excess of $68 million, Tombras is one of the largest independently owned marketing communications agencies in the southern United States. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tombras is the oldest agency in the state and has branch offices in Nashville and Johnson City, Tennessee, as well as Charleston, South Carolina. Tombras is an equity shareholder in Worldwide Partners, Inc. – an international advertising agency with over 90 offices worldwide – and is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies.

TRAVELHOST of NE TN & SW VA

2917 Muskett Drive, Johnson City 37604 (423) 591-0129 Fax: (423) 722-4903 Website: www.mmix-inc.com E-Mail: info@mmix-inc.com Our mission at TRAVELHOST is to serve the traveler by providing relevant and timely information on the best places to eat, shop, play and relax in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Do travelers know where to find you? Let TRAVELHOST help you show them the way to your door.

Corporate Citadel Broadcasting Tri-Cities TN/VA

P.O. Box 8668, Gray 37615 (423) 477-1000 Fax: (423) 477-4747 Website: www.radiowebvillage.com Citadel Tri-Cities is one of the leading broadcasting outlets of the Tri-Cities market consisting of five radio stations. WQUT 101.5 FM is one of the nation’s leading Classic Rock stations; WJCW AM 910 is the Tri-Cities Talk Radio; WKOS 104.9 FM features the Tri-Cities Best Music Mix and beyond; WGOC AM 1320 Business Talk Radio; WXSM 640 the Xtreme Sports Monster.

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.)

P.O. Box 1158, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-5100 Fax: (276) 623-5440 Website: www.foodcity.com K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. is the corporate name of a supermarket chain operating in three states under the name Food City. This privately held family-owned company is a 106-store chain that serves a current trade area population of over 2.5 million people and over 980,000 households.

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

501 Fifth Street, Bristol 37620 (423) 989-8000 or (800) 776-3637 Fax: (423) 989-6113 Website: www.kingpharm.com King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company, manufactures, markets and sells branded prescription pharmaceutical products. King’s portfolio spans several therapeutic categories and is supported by an extensive professional network.

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ABINGDON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 APPALACHIAN CAVERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BARTER THEATRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK & PLANETARIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 BRISTOL CAVERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 BRISTOL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY & DRAGWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CARNEGIE HOTEL & SPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 COMFORT INN - KINGSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 COMFORT SUITES - JOHNSON CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 COUNTRYSIDE VINEYARDS & WINERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 THE COVE RIDGE CENTER AT NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK . . . . . 20 DAVY CROCKETT BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 DOAK HOUSE MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DONIHE GRAPHICS, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ELIZABETHTON/CARTER COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ETSU & GENERAL SHALE BRICK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & GRAY FOSSIL SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 THE FARMER’S WIFE SHOP AT STILL HOLLOW FARM . . . . . . . . . . 1 THE FIREHOUSE RESTAURANT & CATERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FOX MANOR HISTORIC BED & BREAKFAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FUN FEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 GREENE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP TOURISM DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . 1 GREENEVILLE ASTROS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 HALE SPRINGS INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 HAMPTON INN - JOHNSON CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HANDS ON! REGIONAL MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES - KINGSPORT . . . . . . . . . 28 INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 KIL’N TIME CERAMICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 KINGSPORT TOWN CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LaQUINTA INN & SUITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MAIN STREET GREENEVILLE TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MEADOWVIEW MARRIOTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 MECO STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 THE MILLENNIUM CONFERENCE CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON MUSEUM & LIBRARY . . . . . . . . 14 REECE MUSEUM AT ETSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 RIDGEWOOD BARBECUE, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ROCKY MOUNT LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ROCKY TOP CAMPGROUND & RV PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ROGERSVILLE/HAWKINS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . . . 10 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & TOURISM . . . . . 3 SUPER 8 MOTEL - JOHNSON CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TIPTON-HAYNES STATE HISTORIC SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TRI-CITIES REGIONAL AIRPORT, TN/VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 UNICOI COUNTY APPLE FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 WATAUGA LAKESHORE MARINA, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 WATAUGA LAKESHORE RESORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 WILLIAM KING MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 WOODSMOKE CAMPGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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