“Congratulations to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for honoring the women of old-time music with their own exhibit. These women were from the hills and hollers of the rural south, who helped plant musical seeds for all of us. My momma could have been...
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience. Visit your local store to be one of the more than two million kids and families to take...
Hosted by Kris Truelsen and his house band Bill and the Belles, Farm and Fun Time is a re-imagining of the classic WCYB Radio program of the same name that aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time broadcasts live before a studio audience and...
It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000...
Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a...
Bristol's annual Veterans Day parade will take place on Saturday, November 11 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Bristol. Traditional Veterans Ceremony will be held following the parade at Cumberland Square Park at the Bristol War Memorial.
Distribution Day - Anyone with a child present or identification of a child may receive a coat. Attendees will receive free admission to the Women's Basketball game at 2 p.m. in the Student Center Complex.
Chi-Town Transit Authority (CTA) is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band founded in 2017 and based out of Atlanta, Ga dedicated to reproducing the “Chicago” concert experience. The key to their success has been knitting together a highly accomplished team of long-time musicians who truly love...
In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly’s list includes “Punk...
Do you have a theme song? A concert story that shook your very soul? A make out or break up ballad that seems to play at just the right time? The record you played until you wore the grooves out? A band that changed your...
Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious "New Faces" roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal....
The Blue Ridge Opry is a nostalgic country music variety show inspired by the early days of the Grand Ole Opry and the heyday of classic country stars like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Uncle Dave Macon, The Carter Family, and more. The program is hosted and...
Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious "New Faces" roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal....
Joan Osborne is an 8-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum selling recording artist. A native of Kentucky, she moved to NYC to attend NYU Film School, but dropped out after becoming involved in New York’s downtown music scene. Her 1995 album Relish was a critical and commercial success and...
Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up,...
Kevin McCaffrey is a comic, actor and writer living in NYC. He made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2013, after which he was hired as the show’s warm-up comic. He was a regular for 7 years on truTV...
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their experiences, and—most...
Kevin McCaffrey is a comic, actor and writer living in NYC. He made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2013, after which he was hired as the show’s warm-up comic. He was a regular for 7 years on truTV...
This timeless classic returns to the stage live on December 8th and 9th. Experience the wonder of Clara’s adventure as she helps the Nutcracker break the spell of the evil Rat Queen, and goes on a journey through the land of Snow and onward to...
Come one come all, dressed in your touches of Red and White. Santa says those colors make the night extra bright! Enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail and help us celebrate the Holiday and the Ballet's 75th year! The evening will feature The Enchanted Forest Silent...
In the past few years Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have become the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soiree at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole...
“Soultown to Motown” is the new show for 2022 from The Sensational Soul Cruisers. This 11 piece, choreographed band delivers a show that has audiences on their feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes,...
Once again back by popular demand! Bluegrass music veterans Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are coming back to Bristol! The new members of the Grand Ole Opry have been performing together for nearly 20 years and always give a memorable performance when they’re on The Paramount stage....
Brad Upton is Dry Bar Comedy’s most popular comedian with over 250 million views. Those millions of viewers and social media presence has resulted in sold out shows around the world! His immense internet fame has also caught the eye of Nashville where he has...
Mike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian, keynote speaker, and content delivery coach. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences – from churches to corporate events to swanky galas – laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a...
Originally from Syracuse, NY Steven Rogers is comedian based in NYC who has been making others laugh for most of his life. Performing in clubs and theaters all over the country, Steven has opened for comedians such as Brian Regan, Joe List, Tom Papa, Nate...
Join us for a live broadcast of WBCM Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time variety show, featuring special guests St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Sugadaisy, on the stage of the historic Paramount Bristol! Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. EST (Doors...
Experience the legendary! Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only as a part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky’s...
Rhythm & Roots Reunion fan favorites Asleep At The Wheel are headed back to Downtown Bristol! Founded in 1970, Asleep At The Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Inspired by western swing and honky-tonk country, the...
There’s a moment right at the very beginning of any Twitty & Lynn show that affords country music fans the chance to look back in time. Just after the band has played the signature intro to “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn...
Johnny Wood was a staple of morning news in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia during his time on-air at WCYB. He remains a cornerstone of broadcast history to his loyal viewers. We woke up with Johnny EVERY morning. He told us what to be prepared...
We are very happy to announce our 1st Cruise in Car Show of the year. Presented by Motor Mile and MWB. Get those vehicles polished up and ready to go. The Car Show will begin at 7 pm. Cashcrop will also be live that afternoon....
Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and sold out venues across North America, hoping to make Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience. The thrilling band blends the energy of a rock show with side splitting humor, step dancing and traditional folklore....
Join us for a live broadcast of WBCM Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time variety show, featuring special guests East Nash Grass plus Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves in the performance theater at the museum! Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET...
Theatre Bristol and River's Way join together to present "Aesop's Foibles" on March 16 at 10:30 am and 5:30 pm and March 17 at 2:30 pm at the ARTspace, 506 State Street. "Aesop's Foibles" is an original production by Dottie Havlik that features the gifts...
The Weather Guard Truck Race Returns to the NASCAR Spring Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, this time back on CONCRETE! See the best and brightest from the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Battle it out on the High Banks!
The Food City 500 on Concrete is back. Racin' the way it oughta be is back. Get ready, because vintage NASCAR short track racin' is back.
Think you got a smokin' ride? Well here's your chance to prove it! Bring your car. Bring your bike. Bring your Mom's Mini-Van. JUST BRING IT! Street Fights Saturday Night gives anyone the chance to tackle the strip in legendary Thunder Valley. All street-legal vehicles, from...
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Looking for Trouble. Armed with their lightning-fast...
The Bristol Hotel wants to help you celebrate Easter by offering an elevated brunch at Vivian’s Table. Chef Jason van Marter has curated a special menu with classic Easter dishes, enhancing Vivian’s Table’s already stellar brunch menu. Specialty dishes for Easter Brunch include Chef’s famous...
The 5th Short Track U.S. Nationals: The Last Lap will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Along with the Vores Compact Touring Series, the CRA Street Stock Series and Midwest Modifieds Tour will be part of the event. The Short...
Palmetto Moon, a renowned Southern lifestyle retailer, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 10th store in Tennessee at The Pinnacle in Bristol on April 6th, 2024. This 7,500-square-foot location, conveniently situated off I-81, Exit 74B, offers an array of Southern-inspired fashion, gifts,...
Sit back and experience a unique acoustic performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and American Songwriter Hall of Fame artist John Oates as he takes you on a musical time trip. Performing with a world-class percussionist, Oates showcases his acoustic guitar skills in...
Sit back and experience a unique acoustic performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and American Songwriter Hall of Fame artist John Oates as he takes you on a musical time trip. Performing with a world-class percussionist, Oates showcases his acoustic guitar skills in...
Hosted by Kris Truelsen and the Farm and Fun Time House Band, Farm and Fun Time is a re-imagining of the classic WCYB Radio program of the same name that aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time broadcasts live before a studio audience and...
Think you got a smokin' ride? Well here's your chance to prove it! Bring your car. Bring your bike. Bring your Mom's Mini-Van. JUST BRING IT! Street Fights Saturday Night gives anyone the chance to tackle the strip in legendary Thunder Valley. All street-legal vehicles, from...
For the first time ever, the full scope of Paramount Bristol’s legacy will be explored from the earliest days of State Street through its heyday as a movie palace, its brush with oblivion, the community effort behind its salvation, all the way through its status...
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Bristol now before they go EXTINCT! Jurassic Quest...
A full-scale, glittery-scaled stage version of the award-winning children’s book, “The Rainbow Fish,” will transform the ARTspace into a sea world, with Rainbow Fish, Little Fish, Starfish, Ms. Minnow, Octopus, Pufferfish, Hermit Crab, Sardine, Clownfish, and many other creatures and show how kindness really shimmers, shines, and sparkles....
In April 1935, Glenn Miller recorded, for the first time, under his own name. Using six horns, a rhythm section, and a string quartet, he recorded “Moonlight on the Ganges” and “A Blues Serenade” for Columbia. Less than three years later, they began breaking attendance...
Think you got a smokin' ride? Well here's your chance to prove it! Bring your car. Bring your bike. Bring your Mom's Mini-Van. JUST BRING IT! Street Fights Saturday Night gives anyone the chance to tackle the strip in legendary Thunder Valley. All street-legal vehicles, from...
Event Registration includes admission for one Chevrolet vehicle and two (2) adults for Friday and Saturday. All registrations are $80 until March 31, 2024. Registrations after that will be done at the track and are $90 (both days) or $60 (Saturday Only) for your vehicle...
Join Bristol Ballet for a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s iconic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, live on stage on May 11! The play was first written in 1595, and first performed as a ballet in the 1960s to a beautiful score by Felix Mendelssohn, composed...
Think you got a smokin' ride? Well here's your chance to prove it! Bring your car. Bring your bike. Bring your Mom's Mini-Van. JUST BRING IT! Street Fights Saturday Night gives anyone the chance to tackle the strip in legendary Thunder Valley. All street-legal vehicles, from...
Come see the award winning dancers and tumblers from Bristol Dance Academy in this fun spring tradition at Paramount Bristol! Continuously making the region proud, this group of performers range in age from three to nineteen. See this 2023 Studio of Excellence winner for a fun filled night...
Bristol's Fraternal, Veterans & Civic Council is conducting a Memorial Day Service on May 27 at 12 p.m. at Cumberland Square Park War Memorial.
The very best in country music and beyond. In The Pines is a one-day event in downtown Bristol, TN + VA featuring four major touring artists and benefiting the Birthplace of Country Music. Pack your bags and step “in the pines” as we celebrate the...
McAnally notes that he typically sees three kinds of people at his shows: Those who have followed his career since his 1977 debut album; those who recognize him as the guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band; and those who remember his notable credits in...
In 2024, the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals WILL BE June 7-9. Be there!
Border Bash, a free summer concert series held annually, is back for another amazing season starting June 7, 2024! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a lifetime. This year, Border Bash celebrates its...
Be where the people are and “sea” it! “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” presented by Theatre Bristol comes to the Paramount Center for the Performing Arts live on stage Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, June 7 through 16, 2024. Tickets are on sale at www.ParamountBristol.org and make the perfect...
Think you got a smokin' ride? Well here's your chance to prove it! Bring your car. Bring your bike. Bring your Mom's Mini-Van. JUST BRING IT! Street Fights Saturday Night gives anyone the chance to tackle the strip in legendary Thunder Valley. All street-legal vehicles, from...
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez,...
The BTE World Footbrake Challenge XVIII returns to Bristol Dragway in Thunder Valley with its biggest event yet. The best footbrake racers in the country are set to slug it out for some big checks in this unparalleled bracket race. Featuring a Triple 20's format,...
IT'S OFFICIAL Fireworks return this 4th of July to Downtown Bristol! Join us again at Anderson Park on July 4, 2024, for a dazzling display even bigger and better than our last! This will be another unforgettable Border Bash that you won't want to miss!...
Drag racing’s next generation of stars thunder into Bristol Dragway July 12-14 for the Mike Bos Chassis Craft Jr. Dragster Nationals, followed by the Mike Bos Fun Races on July 16-17. Leading into Eastern Conference Finals action, the Nationals have become one of the greatest junior dragster...
SHAWN GERHARD’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks and has ignited crowds across the country. The ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high-energy show based in Nashville, TN and features unparalleled showmanship, and top-level musicianship, promising guaranteed excitement for...
After a one year hiatus, the NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals Pres. By Mike Bos Chassis Craft returns to Bristol Dragway, July 15-20, 2024! Thunder Valley hosts the future of drag racing during the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals. Aspiring...
Theatre Bristol proudly announces its 2024 children’s summer camp The StART of Adventure, running July 15-19, 2024 at 512 State Street, Bristol, Tennessee. Theatre Bristol is pleased to continue this popular camp for seven to thirteen-year-olds, and one half-day camp for five and six-year-olds. Registration is...
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 single “Face Down” delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, achieving both sales accolades...
Border Bash, a free summer concert series held annually, is back for another amazing season starting June 7, 2024! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a lifetime. This year, Border Bash celebrates its...
“Our dear friend in music and life, Jamen Avery Denton, was taken from us before his time. The Appalachian region has lost one of its greatest songwriters. The inspirational legacy he leaves behind, and the great influence he has had on a generation of young musicians, is truly...
Starting July 26th until August 4th 2024, we will be hosting the Big Tri City Fair. There will be STATE FAIR RIDES, amazing food and great entertainment! Get amazing discounts on Mega Passes and Admission that will be available to purchase at your local Walgreens...
Old Gods of Appalachia is an eldritch horror fiction podcast set in an Alternate Appalachia, a world where these mountains were never meant to be inhabited. This world feels eerily similar to the hills and hollers we’ve grown up with, but there are some tell-tale...
Great songs are not set in stone. Since he burst from the blues clubs of Louisiana onto the global music scene with 1995’s breakthrough first album, Ledbetter Heights, followed by his career defining second album, Trouble Is…in 1997, Kenny Wayne Shepherd has twisted those classic...
Think you got a smokin' ride? Well here's your chance to prove it! Bring your car. Bring your bike. Bring your Mom's Mini-Van. JUST BRING IT! Street Fights Saturday Night gives anyone the chance to tackle the strip in legendary Thunder Valley. All street-legal vehicles, from...
Border Bash, a free summer concert series held annually, is back for another amazing season starting June 7, 2024! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a lifetime. This year, Border Bash celebrates its...
Sean Dietrich is an author, musician, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His one-man shows have earned him a cult-like following. He began playing piano in church at age nine. A multi-instrumentalist, he started playing mandolin when he...
Bristol Dragway will welcome for the first time the powerful American V-Twin Motorcycles of the American Motorcycle Racing Association with an assortment of featured classes, including Top Fuel, Nitro Funny Bike, Pro Fuel, Pro Gas, Pro Mod, Modified, Outlaw Street and more. The 3rd Annual...
REGISTRATION 4:00-6:00pm $20 ENTRY FEE. SPECTATORS ARE FREE ALL SHOW CARS MUST ENTER BY GOODE STREET FROM COMMONWEALTH AVE. SHOW WILL RUN FROM 6:00 TO 9:00 PM. DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS AND THE SAFETY OF SPECTATORS, CARS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO EXIT THE SHOW...
In 2011 SHAOLIN JAZZ – The 37th Chamber came into the world. It became an instant cult classic receiving favorable mentions and reviews on Okayplayer, Hypebeast, NPR, XM Radio, and BBC Radio. What first began as a cool mixtape idea thought up by Gerald Watson...
8:30 am. Presented by Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing at Rotary Shelter at Steele Creek Park. Very pretty course with an out and back section on the Steele Creek trail. Run or walk your way around the lake and through the park. Kids Dash for...
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are a seminal American rock band renowned for their distinctive fusion of country, rock, and pop music. Formed in the early ‘70s, they are best known for their chart-topping hit singles “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” and “Jackie Blue.” They...
dl;fkdaldffdBang Productions Presents Darren Knight Southern Momma Comedy Tour Featuring Red Squirrel, Gary Cargal, & DJ Slim McGraw. Darren Knight is a comedian from Alabama who still lives there. He is considered the fastest-rising comedian in American history and one of the biggest stars in...
The BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge premieres at Bristol Dragway August 29- September 1, 2024. Featuring 3 $15,000-to-win races, this weekend with be an action-packed experience for footbrake racers. The best footbrake racers in the country are set to duke it out for life-changing big checks in this historic bracket race. In footbrake competition,...
Theatre Bristol returns with The Mockingbird Sings on its ARTspace Stage September 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12, just in time for the 2024 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Festival. Tickets are on sale now for this show that’s like no other at www.theatrebristol.org/tickets. The Mockingbird Sings weaves a...
Over the 28 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s, the seemingly tireless quartet has continued to earn its well-deserved reputation as being, in the words of The L.A. Times, “head and shoulders above all other Led...
Celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the award-winning music festival, featuring 49 Winchester, Ashley McBryde, The Wallflowers, and many, many more!
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Series head back to Bristol for an epic doubleheader. Don’t miss the heart-pounding action!
See the best of the Cup and XFINITY Series take to the high banks! Get a Weekend Package today and save 15%!
The famed Night Race Returns to Bristol in 2024 for the NASCAR Playoffs. Be a part of the most popular race in NASCAR.
The Key West Band was in continuous operation from May 1993 until the end of 2018 as one of America’s first“ Trop-Rock” bands. They performed in twenty states and on three cruise ships. On Labor Day weekend in2023 the Trop-Rock community was shocked by the...
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark, toured the...
PURCHASE BRISTOL OKTOBERFEST TICKETS A popular food and drink event returns to downtown Bristol as Discover Bristol hosts the third annual Bristol Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, from 2-6 PM. The fun event allows attendees to stroll through Bristol's historic downtown district as they sample...
Long hair, tobacco, over-sized glasses and a trucker hat, Dusty Slay is the self-effacing bourbon-voiced Southern comedian next door with a knack for observational, blue-collar humor and the nerve to say what everyone else is thinking. He grew up the son of a single mom...
Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of metal titans at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway! Presenting D.E.M.O. I at Bristol Motor Speedway. A demolition derby event like no other, from October 3rd through October 6th, 2024. Brace yourself for an electrifying spectacle that promises...
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Destination Soultown from The Sensational Soul Cruisers features an 11 piece, choreographed band. The show will have you on your feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, The...
Forget the Sunday drive. Make it a Sunday Funday! The Sunday Funday clean comedy show hits the Paramount Bristol stage with a great lineup of comedians. Sonya White, Shawn Carter, Jake Hovis and Grampy (Phil Ketron) will make you forget about your upcoming Monday blues...
A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR- i), Rundgren has...
Called a “trio of Modern Marx Brothers” by the Boston Herald and “intellectual vaudeville” by the New York Times, The Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a touring American comedy troupe that performs fast-paced, seemingly improvisational condensations of huge topics. They hold the record for the...
They’ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for over 50 years. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, Homesick, and Spooky. But there’s so much more. With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents the...
Join us for a Taylor Swift themed dance party! A benefit on behalf of Abuse Alternatives and Believe in Bristol, in collaboration with downtown Bristol merchants, it will be a day for Swifties of all ages! $5 / individual and $13 / family of four...
Traditional Veterans Ceremony will be held following the parade at the Bristol War Memorial at Cumberland Square Park Bristol, VA. Valid proof of insurance will be REQUIRED for parade entry, per new city requirements. Proof of insurance MUST be provided: please be prepared to submit...
Drenched in sun-kissed natural beauty both inside and out, Nashville native, Deana Carter, didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. And she did, undeniably taking...
John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over 5 million fans on social media and sold=out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for...
The Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway is the Regions Best and Longest standing Ice Skating Rink. Come on out for some family fun.
The Birthplace of Country Music is proud to present a very special filming of Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time live from the Paramount Bristol stage. This live broadcast features Wood Brothers, Lindsay Lou, and the Farm and Fun Time house band Bill and The Belles. The Wood Brothers...
The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. Speedway In Lights, Powered by TVA, is a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and the chance to take a lap around "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." Holiday light seekers will circle the...
A timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the joy and wonder of Christmas magic in “Scrooge! The Musical” transform the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. Renowned composer of beloved music...
A timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the joy and wonder of Christmas magic in “Scrooge! The Musical” transform the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. Renowned composer of beloved music...
This timeless classic returns to the stage live on December 13th and 14th. Experience the wonder of Clara’s adventure as she helps the Nutcracker break the spell of the evil Rat Queen, and goes on a journey through the land of Snow and onward to...
Morgan Wade is ready to raise the curtain. Currently situated as one of Nashville’s fastest rising and most critically acclaimed young stars, hailed by some of the world’s most respected publications, from Rolling Stone to New York Times, as a once-in-a-generation talent, thanks in great...
Once again back by popular demand! Bluegrass music veterans Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are coming back to Bristol! The new members of the Grand Ole Opry have been performing together for nearly 20 years and always give a memorable performance when they’re on The Paramount stage....
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety)...
Billy’s solo album releases, the Afro-Cuban flavored “Perfectamundo”, the bluesy, “The Big Bad Blues”, and the hard rockin, “Hardware” all represent what he refers to as the “Three T’s”: Tone, Taste and Tenacity. BFG is truly a highly regarded Renaissance man. Chris “Whipper” Layton holds his remarkable standings...
Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold out shows. She’s squeezed in over...
The Weather Guard Truck Race Returns to the NASCAR Spring Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, this time part of the EPIC SPRING TRIPLEHEADER!
The Throwback Spring NASCAR weekend at Bristol adds the XFINITY Series for an epic tripleheader!
Little Dickens. Short Longfellow. Reduced Proust. All the Great Books. Less is More. The Literary Canon explodes as the Reduced Shakespeare Company once again unleashes a comic outrage on an unsuspecting public. The Bad Boys of Abridgment take you on a ninety-eight minute roller-coaster ride...
The Food City 500 in 2024 was ELECTRIC! Get ready, because vintage NASCAR short track racin' is back.
Bristol Ballet presents a ballet interpretation of the favorite quirky tale, Alice in Wonderland. Fall down the rabbit hole as Alice journeys through a strange, fantastical world full of peculiar creatures and favorite characters. The story was written by Lewis Carroll and first published in...
Unlock the mind of a murderer. Join forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles for an illuminating journey into the darkest corners of a killer’s psyche. In The Psychology of a Murderer, Dr. Toles delves deep into the twisted minds and motives of infamous killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Aaron Hernandez, Chris Watts, Aileen...
PURCHASE BRISTOL WING WALK TICKETS Wing lovers have an exciting event to add to their summer calendar as the Bristol Chamber hosts the third annual Discover Bristol Wing Walk event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. The popular event allows attendees to enjoy...
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals WILL BE back on June 6-8, 2025! Get your tickets today!
The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will play at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025 in what will be the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee, ever. History will be made at The Last Great Colosseum. Gain exclusive access to the Ticket...
