When: Saturday, August 26 - Monday, August 28 Time: 8am-6:30pm each day Tickets to watch the competition: Adults: $20 each day, Kids 12 and under: FREE Where: Cattails at Meadowview Golf Course | Kingsport, TN World Long Drive, golf's most adrenaline filled competition to see who can drive the ball the farthest, is bringing its […]

Thanks to the generosity of the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors, entrance to Bays Mountain Park on August 27 is FREE for everyone! If you’ve never been to Bays Mountain Park or are looking for something fun to do outdoors later this month, then take advantage of NETAR’s generosity and come out and enjoy the […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

Join us in the Watershed to learn about fish native to our part of Tennessee. The enjoy the exciting display of the fish’s predatory nature as keeper staff feed the fish!

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]

Kingsport Theatre Guild presents its 4th Mainstage Show of its 2023 season, We Will Rock You. If you like Queens music then you don't want to miss this one. Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs, WE WILL ROCK YOU School Edition follows two revolutionaries as they try to save Rock in a post apocalyptic […]

SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron

Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as our naturalists and/or volunteers talk about our pack and share interesting facts about socialization and behaviors. Meet at the wolf habitat. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. Photo by Jay […]

When: Saturday, August 26 - Monday, August 28 Time: 8am-6:30pm each day Tickets to watch the competition: Adults: $20 each day, Kids 12 and under: FREE Where: Cattails at Meadowview Golf Course | Kingsport, TN World Long Drive, golf's most adrenaline filled competition to see who can drive the ball the farthest, is bringing its […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guest are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD ( personal floating device) vest style. Guests can unload watercraft near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required by logging on to https://secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog. The […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks […]

They're back in town for one night only at Model City Taphouse. Bring the gang and join the party with the Blues Drivers. Showtime at 7pm

If you know and love our sweet Jamie Livesay when she's here, then gear up because her BAND is finally coming to CJ's! On Thursday, August 31st, Little Black Mountain Band makes their CJ's debut, playing all of the old country you know and love most! With special guest Mike Thacker of Retroville and Songs […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe. In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe […]

Come out and listen to some local live music! Local singer-songwriter Gabriel Knows Everything will be kicking off Labor Day weekend performing from 7:00-10:00p.m. this Friday night. No cover charge for entry! For more info, click here 

Southwest Virginia brings up some of the sweetest and etherial voices from the Southern Highlands. Join us one of those sirens performs live at The Reserve this Friday, September 1st. Let's get together and have some fun.

Come show off your singing skills at the best stage in town! The Sports Mill is hosting a karaoke night this Friday from 8:00-11:00 p.m. No cover charge to enter!   For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/thesportsmillkpt

If you loved them playing together for Fun Fest, then you'll love seeing them back together for a fun night out! This September, Southbound Band and The Color 7 are ready to hang out and start September off with a fun night out together! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+ ONLY (VALID ID REQUIRED for entry). Cash […]

Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron

Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident snakes. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident snakes. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe. In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe […]

See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]

See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe. In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe […]

Trevor is a singer-songwriter from Gate City, VA, a small town near Bristol in Southwest Virginia. Trevor and his band, Trevor Meade and the Statelines, play Americana, Country and Rock music influenced by the sounds of Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Eagles, The Lumineers, Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan

Raised in Detroit, Samantha Gray has been performing all across the South with her spicy blend of high energy Soul and R&B and one of the signature blues voices around the region. Join us as we welcome her and the band this Saturday to kick off the Labor Day holiday weekend.

For their first and ONLY show this year as Retroville, they make their CJ's return this September with none other than Full Sirkle to help them through this fun night of music and dancing! ONLY here at CJ's Sports Bar! 9p-1a, $12 Cover, 21+ ONLY (VALID ID REQUIRED for entry). Cash Only, ATM Inside.