Mountain City once again became a gathering place for musicians, families and traditional music fans October 2–3 as the Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention returned for another memorable weekend of old-time and bluegrass music. More than 700 people attended or participated during the two-day event, which featured Friday night concerts, Saturday youth and adult competition, andContinueContinue reading “Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention Celebrates Music, Competition and a Tradition That Keeps Growing”
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50 Shades of Appalachia: Celebrating the Colors of Home
“These colors bring back so many memories for folks.” Connie Moody says of 50 Shades of Appalachia, the new group show opening at the Johnson County Center for the Arts on Friday, October 2.
This Weekend in Johnson County: Music, Art, History, Cars & More
Looking for something to do close to home this weekend? Johnson County has a little bit of everything on tap September 25–27 — Friday night football, local art, living history, live music, cars, an outdoor movie and plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the beginning of fall. Friday Night Lights The Johnson CountyContinueContinue reading “This Weekend in Johnson County: Music, Art, History, Cars & More”
From Johnson County’s Railroads to an East TN Soldier: Two September Heritage Programs to Enjoy
A railroad grade, an old family story, a name on a military record—each can tell us something about the people who lived here before us. This month, two local heritage programs invite us to look more closely at those stories and the people who have spent years preserving them. Beaver Dam Railroad engine No. 1ContinueContinue reading “From Johnson County’s Railroads to an East TN Soldier: Two September Heritage Programs to Enjoy”
Buskin’ Brings Main Street to Life
Main Street was made for nights like this as Long Journey Home Weekend kicks off.
Around the County: Music, Mountains & Labor Day Fun
Labor Day weekend brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Johnson County—from Appalachian music and local art to a mountain 5K, farmers market, Ribfest, classic cars and more. Here’s a look at what’s happening Around the County September 4–6. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 LIVE MUSIC: Scott McKinney 5–8 p.m. | Villa Nove Vineyards1877 DryContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Music, Mountains & Labor Day Fun”
This Week on The Johnson County Line: A Long Journey Home & Labor Day Around Town
Celebrating Our Appalachian Heritage Our guest this week is Cristy Dunn, Executive Director of the Johnson County Center for the Arts, who joins Sheila to talk about Long Journey Home, Johnson County’s annual celebration of Appalachian music, heritage and traditions. Long Journey Home is more than a weekend of music. It is an opportunity toContinueContinue reading “This Week on The Johnson County Line: A Long Journey Home & Labor Day Around Town”
Johnson County Artists Create their Portraits of Home
Portrait’s of Home, the new exhibit opening this Friday at the Johnson County Center for the Arts helps kick off Long Journey Home Weekend.
Woven Into Our Heritage: New Guild Brings Fiber Artists Together
Some traditions are passed from one generation to the next around a kitchen table, on a front porch or during a quiet afternoon with a grandmother. For Tammy Love, it began when she was eight years old. “My grandmother taught me two things,” Love recalled. “She taught me how to do a circle and aContinueContinue reading “Woven Into Our Heritage: New Guild Brings Fiber Artists Together”
