Allandale Mansion
More than a house, Allandale Mansion, the "White
House" of Kingsport, Tennessee, was first
a home. Built by Ruth and Harvey Brooks as a working
farm, Allandale still houses their fine furnishings,
antiques and art. The barn, recently restored,
once housed prize-winning cattle; the fertile fields
were pasture to blue-ribbon Tennessee Walkers.
The gardens, designed by President Eisenhower's
landscape architext, Timashenko, provided a peaceful
backdrop to the vibrant life of this 500-acre family.
The Allandale Mansion can be rented for private
functions and tours are given by appointment only.
Location: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-229-9422
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Website: www.allandalemansion.com
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Trace the life of the industrious tailor who became
the 17th president of the United States.
Location: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-638-3551
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Appalachian Caverns
Stroll along lighted walkways and discover formations
ranging from delicate helictites to towering
columns that decorate Northeast Tennessee’s largest
commercial caverns.
Location: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
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Website: www.appalachiancaverns.com
Archie Campbell Tourism Complex
Built by Grand Ole’ Opry Star Archie Campbell,
the complex includes a Old Country Store, Gilley’s
Hotel and Archie Campbell Museum.
Location: Bulls Gap, TN
Phone: 423-235-5216
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B. Carroll Reece Museum
Antique musical items, Tennessee artifacts and
B. Carroll Reece memorabilia on permanent exhibits.
Location: ETSU - Johnson City, TN
Phone: 423-439-4392
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Birthplace of Country Music Alliance Museum
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this
museum highlights the region’s remarkable contributions
to Appalachian music.
Location: Bristol, VA
Phone: 540-990-BCMA.
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Website: www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
Bristol Caverns
Experience the winding paths and breathtaking scenery
of these magnificent caverns.
Location: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-878-2011
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Website: www.ohwy.com/va/b/briscave.htm
Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway
Location: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-989-6901
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Website: www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
Carter Family Fold
Welcome to The Carter Fold every Saturday night!
Janette Carter, one of three children of A.P.
and Sara Carter established the Carter Family
Fold to honor the memory of her parents and Maybelle
Carter who played a historic role in helping
give birth to the age of country music beginning
in 1927. Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music
Center has presented programs of old time and
bluegrass music every weekend. Formally established
in 1979, the Center's objective is to promote
old-time music and pay tribute to the Original
Carter Family (A.P Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle
Carter). The Saturday concerts highlight the
musical style made popular by the Carter Family,
considered by many as country music's first family. In
keeping with the traditional music style, no
electrical instruments are allowed (everything
is acoustic). There's lots of dancing and fun
for the entire family. Shows are family-oriented;
no alcohol is permitted at concerts. Delicious
home-fixed snacks are available at the Carter
Fold Snack Bar, and you might be able to round
out your collection of Carter Family recordings
at the well-stocked souvenir and record concession.
Come early and browse through our Museum before
the show. A Saturday with us in rural southwest
Virginia will supply you with an evening of musical
entertainment and country hospitality you won't
soon forget. Chances are you'll make some new
friends and take with you some fond memories. We'd
love to have you visit us.
Location: Hiltons, VA
Phone:
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Website: www.carterfamilyfold.com
Chester Inn
Built in 1797, this inn is the oldest frame structure
in Jonesborough
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-2171
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Countryside Vineyards and Winery
Family-owned winery that is the winner of more
than 60 international, national and eastern awards.
Location: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-1660
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Website: http://www.cvwineryandsupply.com/
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
The park sits on 65 partially wooded acres of land
and offers a visitors center, museum, picnicking,
fishing, hiking and walking trails, camping,
and swimming.
Location: Limestone, TN
Phone: 423-257-2167
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Doak House Museum
This is the original home of Tusculum College co-founder
Sameul Witherspoon Doak. Museum depicts the origins
of the college and the heritage of the state
Location: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-636-8554
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Website: www.doakhouse.tusculum
Doe River Covered Bridge
Built in 1882, this is one of Tennessee’s few remaining
covered bridges
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Phone: 423-547-3850
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Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens
The gallery features collector prints, wood carvings,
dried flowers and other gift items, as well as
historical artifacts found in the area. Walking
trails wind through one of the state's largest
perennial and wildflower display gardens and
excellent wildlife observation areas.
Location: Unicoi, TN
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Toll Free Phone: 1-800-952-6043
Website: www.farmhousegallery.net
Gray Fossil Site
ETSU's prolific Miocene-aged fossil site at neighboring
Gray, Tennessee, is attracting scholars, volunteers,
and visitors from across the country seeking
to learn about the rich paleoecology of Southern
Appalachia. The Gray Fossil Site discovery is
just 1.5 miles off Interstate 26 and located
on Highway 75 in Gray Tennessee, only 15 minutes
from Kingsport and the Meadowview Marriott Resort.
This is one of the largest fossil site finds on
the entire North American continent. The museum
project is scheduled to be completed in June
of 2007.
Location: Gray, TN
Phone: 423-439-1000
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Website: www.etsu.edu/grayfossilsite
Hands On! Regional Museum
An interactive museum for children of all ages,
featuring more than 20 exhibits
Location: Johnson City, TN
Phone: 423-434-HAND
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Website: www.handsonmuseum.com
John Fox Jr. Museum
The furnishings of this quaint, cedar-shingled,
two story home take guests back to when the family
lived there in the late 19th century. $, Ï, HP
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Location: Big Stone Gap, VA
Phone: 540-523-1235
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Jonesborough / Washington County History Museum
Discover the “Lost State of Franklin,” see a blacksmith’s
forge and the first hand-powered water pump,
or peer into a quaint Victorian parlor.
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-1015
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Jonesborough’s Historic District
Visit Tennessee’s oldest town. Carriage rides,
walking tours, guided tours and home tours are
available
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-1010
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Kingsport Mets
Appalachian League Baseball, mid-June to August
Location: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-378-3744
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Website: www.kmets.com
Nathanael Greene Museum
Explore the colorful past of Greeneville, Green
County and the people who shaped the future of
Tennessee
Location: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-636-1558
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Natural Tunnel State Park
Visit the “Eighth Wonder of the World” as you admire
the natural rock formation that is Natural Tunnel.
An active railroad track runs through the 850-foot
long tunnel. This state park also offers picnicking,
swimming, hiking, camping and a chairlift that
takes passengers to the floor of the gorge. Visit
the new Cove Ridge Center at the park.
Location: Duffield, VA
Phone: 276-940-2674
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Website: www.state.va.us/~dcr/parks/naturalt.htm
Nolichucky River
Spend a day rafting on the river as it passes through
the deepest gorge in the Eastern United States.
Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce
Location: Erwin, TN
Phone: 423-743-3000
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Roan Mountain State Park
At an elevation of 6,285 feet, the mountain offers
breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountain
Range
Location: Roan Mountain, TN
Phone: 1-800-250-8260
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Website: www.tnstateparks.com
Rocky Mount
Constructed in 1770 by William Cobb, Rocky Mount
is the oldest original territorial capitol in
the United States. Become the guests of the Cobb
family and let costumed interpreters help you
experience life on the frontier
Location: Piney Flats, TN
Phone: 423-538-7396
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Southwest Virginia Museum
Antique firearms, local mountain crafts and much
more can be found throughout the four floors
of exhibits housed in this 1880s mansion. Closed
Jan.-Feb.
Location: Big Stone Gap, VA
Phone: 540-523-1322
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Visit the reconstruction of Fort Watauga, explore
the museum and enjoy the interpretive program.
A visitors center, theater, picnic area and Carter
Mansion add to the enjoyment of this state historic
site.
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Phone: 423-543-5808
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The Depot Museum
The charming 1890s depot, now turned museum, highlights
Rogersville’s historic printing industry and
serves as the city’s information center.
Location: Rogersville, TN
Phone: 423-272-1961
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The Home Place
This mountain farm, museum and exhibits exemplify
the rugged authenticity of an Appalachian farmstead.
View the day-to-day workings of a mountain farm
and everyday life of early settlers
Location: Weber City, VA
Phone: 540-386-2465
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Tipton-Haynes Historic Site
Site features a museum, limestone cave, nature
trails and herb garden
Location: Johnson City, TN
Phone: 423-926-3631
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TVA LAKES
For general TVA information, contact 865-632-2101
Location: Area Wide
Phone: 865-632-2101
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