First breaking out in 2013 with their Platinum-selling, No. 1 hit, “Girl In A Country Song,” the award-winning duo's new single, “Friends Don’t” is giving fans a taste of what to expect from their highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album. The pair has also been tapped to join Carrie Underwood’s 2019 Cry Pretty Tour 360.

Santa Train

Maddie & Tae: award-winning county duo are Santa's special guests for this year's Santa Train

The Santa Train will make its 76th annual run on Saturday, November 17.

Yesterday at 8:12 PM

Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre announces 16 shows for 2019 season

Another full lineup is in store for next year at Barter Theatre. The theatre on Wednesday announced its 2019 season, which includes 16 comedies, musicals, classics and more. Check out the lineup here.

Yesterday at 1:52 PM

Adoration 2018

Registration still open for Adoration 2018

The second-year worship event, which will be held this weekend at East Tennessee State University, is seeking to unite 1,000 churches to achieve a common goal: restoring Appalachia from the prescription drug epidemic.

Oct 17, 2018 at 11:36 AM

Sunday Stories

Bingo & Bubbly, art, music and drama make fun start to fall

There are plenty of fun fall activities to enjoy throughout our area ~ and tons of talent to go with them.

Oct 15, 2018 at 10:41 AM

Appalachian Fair

Toy & Hobby Show returns for 14th year, with 35 vendors expected

There’s going to be more than 100 tables of merchandise for sale at the show, including action figures, vintage toys, comic books, trading cards, Pop! figures, Barbies, jewelry and more. And all proceeds from the event will go towards a worthy cause.

Oct 14, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Rogersville Heritage Days

Four-legged scofflaws enjoy Rogersville Heritage Days despite pet ban

PHOTO GALLERY: RPD Chief Doug Nelson said Heritage Days organizers apparently forgot to put notice of the pet ban on the Heritage Days website, nor were the signs posted on Main Street, so they decided not to enforce the pet ban this year, assuming pets and owners were well-behaved.

Oct 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM

40th Wise Fall Fling

Wise Fall Fling set for Saturday and Sunday

This weekend’s festival offers food, music, fun and even an obstacle course.

Oct 12, 2018 at 6:21 PM

People Loving People

Planning, fundraising underway for Rogersville's annual free Thanksgiving dinner

The annual People Loving People free Thanksgiving Dinner in Rogersville has proven to be a blessing for thousands of people over the past 15 years, whether they be volunteer cooks, delivering meals, cleanup crew, or simply enjoying a free traditional holiday meal with good company.

Oct 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Blog

Who are your favorite scary literary characters?

I’m normally not a fan of horror novels, but I do enjoy mysteries and the occasional fantasy, depending on the subject matter. Over the years, these genres have introduced me to several “scary” characters that perfectly embody the Halloween spirit.

Oct 10, 2018 at 7:45 PM

All things geek

Celebrities, games and more at this year's Conapalooza

The second annual Conapalooza — held this year at Meadowview in Kingsport — will have more than 300 hours of programming during the three-day event, including costume contests, a vendors area, 24-hour gaming and a Stormtrooper ball and auction.

Oct 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM

File photos from last year's Rogersville Trunk or Treat.

Haunted Hawkins County

Hawkins haunted events lead up to Rogersville's massive Halloween 'Trunk-or-Treat'

Hawkins County always offers a variety of spooky Halloween activities during the month of October, and as has become tradition over the past decades, the biggest of them all is Rogersville's Oct. 31 massive downtown Trunk-or-Treat event.

Oct 9, 2018 at 9:18 AM

The Kingsport Alliance for Continued Learning (KACL) will offer a full lineup of fall classes and activities, Oct. 9-Nov. 16, at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, located at 300 W. Market Street in Downtown Kingsport.

Sunday Stories

KACL kicks off fall classes tomorrow (Oct. 9)

The Kingsport Alliance for Continued Learning will kick off fall classes on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 a.m. with muffins and coffee, followed by a special presentation entitled “Protecting Your Identity – What you Should Know, What You Should Do.” Classes are open to the public and a one-time $25 fee covers admission for fall 2018.

Oct 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Hawkins County artist Bobby Merrithew shows off the centerpiece of his "show Saturday at the Native American Gatheirng near Rogersville, a stained glass portrait called "American Warrior Rising out of Mother Earth" which was framed in hand carved poplar. On Saturday the Amis Mill Historic Site just south of Rogersville hosted the third annual Native American Gathering featuring dancing, drumming, storytelling and games for children, as well as a variety of handmade crafts and artwork.

Native American Gathering

PHOTO GALLERY: Crafts, artwork and more at Amis Mill's third annual Native American Gathering

On Saturday the Amis Mill Historic Site just south of Rogersville hosted the third annual Native American Gathering featuring dancing, drumming, storytelling and games for children, as well as a variety of handmade crafts and artwork.

Oct 7, 2018 at 8:30 PM

12 mile yard sale

PHOTO GALLERY: Bargain hunters search for hidden treasure at Hawkins County's 12 Mile Yard Sale

Lucky bargain hunters with good timing had an opportunity to take home vintage 1960s furnishings from the “12 mile Yard Sale” Saturday in Hawkins County that would have made the set designer on “Mad Men” green with envy.

Oct 7, 2018 at 2:30 PM

The cast of the film is shown here. Front row: Jim Rigsby. Middle row, left to right: Jon Hamblin, Karen Elkins, Megan Jones, Lindsey McGonigal, Austin Ecker. Back row: Jeff Millsaps of Four City Media, Samuel Campbell, Alejandro "Moose" Odom.

Movies

Kingsport native’s movie to be screened at local theatre

After establishing himself in the acting world, Kingsport native Jonathan Hamblin is trying out the other side of filmmaking. Later this month, Hamblin’s first film, “Hush Little Baby Welcome To The Family,” will be screened at the Marquee Cinemas-Pinnacle 12 theatre in Bristol.

Oct 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM