“Totality” is a fascinating look at all the wonders of eclipses, especially total solar eclipses. An eclipse is described simply as when one celestial object blocks another from our view. This program, produced by Bays Mountain Planetarium, examines what eclipses are, how and when they occur, and what wonderful sights they create. We also look […]

Learn advanced techniques to create beautiful wire wrap jewelry from master wire sculpture artist, Russell Lawson Advanced course on Wire Wrapping – S tone Setting with your choice of advanced techniques Build upon your skill set from the introductory course and learn to make advanced level ‘fancy’ jewelry – Advanced cabochon wraps, chainmail, crochet, macramé, […]

“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 […]

Upcoming Performance you will not want to miss!! The Symphony of the Mountains Primo Orchestra will present their Spring Concert this Sunday, April 7 at 3:00pm at the Renaissance Arts Center in Kingsport, TN! The local student musicians in this orchestra are under the direction of Music Conductor, Wendy Royston. They have been preparing for […]

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 […]

“Totality” is a fascinating look at all the wonders of eclipses, especially total solar eclipses. An eclipse is described simply as when one celestial object blocks another from our view. This program, produced by Bays Mountain Planetarium, examines what eclipses are, how and when they occur, and what wonderful sights they create. We also look […]

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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

Come out and enjoy the TN/VA Food Truck Rally on March 12, 4-8 pm benefiting Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands which provides Veterans a no cost trip to Washington DC to visit the memorials erected in their honor. Crossroads Global Methodist Church is hosting the event. The church is located on Netherland Inn Rd […]

Come out and enjoy the TN/VA Food Truck Rally on March 12, 4-8 pm benefiting Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands which provides Veterans a no cost trip to Washington DC to visit the memorials erected in their honor. Crossroads Global Methodist Church is hosting the event. The church is located on Netherland Inn Rd […]

Create your own iron artwork by making a Scratch Mold! Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main event (held on Saturday, April 20th). Your finished one-of-a-kind art will be ready to […]

Come enjoy the bright colors of spring with us! On this short walk, you will learn about the wildflowers that call the Laurel Run Watershed home. Meet at the Laurel Run Park gravel lot. This is a ticketed event with limited tickets. Please pre-register for this event below.

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

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

Create a lantern to carry at the Kingsport ARTS Festival kick-off, Light Up the Night! Create colorful, chaotic paper lanterns with us at The Inventor Center! We encourage you to embrace your creativity and decorate a lantern to carry as we walk through Downtown Kingsport the evening of April 19th! This workshop is open to […]

Create colorful, chaotic paper lanterns with us at The Inventor Center! We encourage you to embrace your creativity and decorate a lantern to carry as we walk through Downtown Kingsport the evening of April 19th! This workshop is open to ALL ages* (as long as you can work with glue and a brush). Art is […]

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.

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

It’s time!!! We’re celebrating BIG this year! Join us for the reopening of our outdoor space April 11th-13th for Season 8 of High Voltage! Here’s the line up! •Thursday, April 11th: TRIVIA NIGHT   with PEAK - Kingsport Young Professionals starts at 6pm! Team prizes! Bonus points for costumes! And… Mae Malee's Spring Rolls serving dinner […]

Join the Friends of the Archives for the 3rd Annual Gail Hale Memorial Lecture. The lecture, "A History of Bays Mountain: Kingsport's Crown Jewel" by Brenda and David Fox will explore the history of the park! The lecture will be held at the Campbell-Phillips Hall (Kingsport Center for Higher Education) on Thursday, April 11 at […]

Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]

Create your own iron artwork by making a Scratch Mold! Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main event (held on Saturday, April 20th). Your finished one-of-a-kind art will be ready to […]

Experience the fantastical display of color and grandeur from our native wildflowers and natural waterfalls. On these Ranger-led tours, you will be guided through the natural world of our Northeast Tennessee forests. The Laurel Run watershed is known for its great beauty and impressive waterfalls. On this hike, you will experience two falls, Upper and […]

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

It’s time!!! We’re celebrating BIG this year! Join us for the reopening of our outdoor space April 11th-13th for Season 8 of High Voltage! Here’s the line up! •Thursday, April 11th: TRIVIA NIGHT   with PEAK - Kingsport Young Professionals starts at 6pm! Team prizes! Bonus points for costumes! And… Mae Malee's Spring Rolls serving dinner […]

Create your own iron artwork by making a Scratch Mold! Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main event (held on Saturday, April 20th). Your finished one-of-a-kind art will be ready to […]

Come enjoy a weekend full of outdoor discovery, with "mini-seminars" and guided hikes on a wide range of nature discovery topics, led by expert naturalists from across our region. Detailed Schedule of Events: FRIDAY, APRIL 12 6:30 PM    ANIMAL TRACKING AND SIGNS - Our fellow creatures leave a variety of living stories. Learn to read tracks and […]

Enjoy live music by Gman Blues & Dr. Ron!

Stop by on Friday, April 12th for a good night of live music with Justin Mychals! Music starts @ 7pm!

Friday night catch some of the finest song crafting in our region from Sammy Guns and Chance Lawson

Plays a great mixture of music keeps you on the Dance floor

Local country boy Dan Herrell is making quite a stir around the region and we're proud to have him home to The Reserve this Friday. Showtime @ 8pm.

Come enjoy a weekend full of outdoor discovery, with "mini-seminars" and guided hikes on a wide range of nature discovery topics, led by expert naturalists from across our region. Detailed Schedule of Events: FRIDAY, APRIL 12 6:30 PM    ANIMAL TRACKING AND SIGNS - Our fellow creatures leave a variety of living stories. Learn to read tracks and […]

Come join our city wide cleanup effort! Meet at the parking lot across from Chef's Pizza. Trash bags, disposable gloves, trash grabbers, and safety vests will be provided. For more information, contact Sharon Hayes at shayes@kingsportchamber.org or call (423)-392-8814.

Create a lantern to carry at the Kingsport ARTS Festival kick-off, Light Up the Night! Create colorful, chaotic paper lanterns with us at The Inventor Center! We encourage you to embrace your creativity and decorate a lantern to carry as we walk through Downtown Kingsport the evening of April 19th! This workshop is open to […]

Create colorful, chaotic paper lanterns with us at The Inventor Center! We encourage you to embrace your creativity and decorate a lantern to carry as we walk through Downtown Kingsport the evening of April 19th! This workshop is open to ALL ages* (as long as you can work with glue and a brush). Art is […]

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

Create a lantern to carry at the Kingsport ARTS Festival kick-off, Light Up the Night! Create colorful, chaotic paper lanterns with us at The Inventor Center! We encourage you to embrace your creativity and decorate a lantern to carry as we walk through Downtown Kingsport the evening of April 19th! This workshop is open to […]

Create colorful, chaotic paper lanterns with us at The Inventor Center! We encourage you to embrace your creativity and decorate a lantern to carry as we walk through Downtown Kingsport the evening of April 19th! This workshop is open to ALL ages* (as long as you can work with glue and a brush). Art is […]

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 […]

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 […]

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

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.

It’s time!!! We’re celebrating BIG this year! Join us for the reopening of our outdoor space April 11th-13th for Season 8 of High Voltage! Here’s the line up! •Thursday, April 11th: TRIVIA NIGHT   with PEAK - Kingsport Young Professionals starts at 6pm! Team prizes! Bonus points for costumes! And… Mae Malee's Spring Rolls serving dinner […]

"My name is Gabriel and I'm an alternative singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolina. I say alternative because I really enjoy to bend genres towards my guitar-playing and live performances - so you'll catch a nice variety of r&b, country, folk, and good old-fashioned indie singer-songwriter. I've been professionally been pursuing music since around 2018, and […]

Daniel Byrd's Boogie Machine brings Groovy Blues and Electric Soul for the People! Y'all come out and join us for a night of live music with Daniel Byrd's Boogie Machine on Saturday, April 13th starting at 8pm!

Will be Rocking the Night away

Jon King is a singer-songwriter from Piney Flats, Tennessee specializing in southern outlaw country. Bring your crew to the show tonight at 8pm.

StarWatch Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and […]

It's finally rescheduled! Full Sirkle & Ali Randolph Band are teaming up this April for a redo since January was a little too snowy for the plans. If you had a seat or table reserved for the first go around, then those reservations are STILL YOURS. If you cannot make it for the redo, please […]