Author Barbara Kingsolver will read from and answer questions about her latest novel, “Unsheltered,” during Thursday's free community event.

Enjoy an evening with author Barbara Kingsolver on Thursday

Friends of Washington County (Va.) Library will host the free program as a gift to community on Thursday, Dec. 6, in Abingdon.

Dec 4, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Netherland Inn

Experience the traditions of Christmas past

Netherland Inn and Hammond House in Kingsport offer visitors a chance to travel back in time and experience the traditions of Christmases past during an 1818 Christmas at the Inn.

Dec 3, 2018 at 12:17 PM

Usually Larry Williams decorates about 10 trees on the north end of Bradley Creek road near the Carters Valley road intersection. But, earlier this year Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He's experiencing some of the symptoms such as shaking hands, but that hasn't discouraged him from making this year's roadside Christmas Tree display his best ever.

Hawkins County

Hawkins roadside Christmas tree decorator triples effort after Parkinson's diagnosis

Usually he would do about 10 trees, but earlier this year Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He's experiencing some of the symptoms such as shaking hands, but that hasn't discouraged him from making this year's roadside Christmas Tree display his best ever.

Dec 1, 2018 at 9:00 AM

The mechanical doll, danced last year by Jessica Gallimor

Intercity Ballet reprises Christmas tradition 'The Nutcracker'

A cast of over 60 dancers and actors from six different regional schools — along with a number of community and business leaders — will bring Intercity Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker" to life next week at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center Theater.

Nov 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Kingsport

Kingsport Farmers Market offers homemade crafts and food during Christmas Show

More than 50 vendors and artisans plan to have homemade craft items, winter produce, and other food items including fresh sausage, pork, and beef. Expect to find apples, oranges, baked and canned goods alongside plenty of festive arts and crafts.

Nov 30, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Sunday Stories

Lost cards, missed game and 'misplaced' key can't spoil weekend

A number of “this could only happen to me” moments threatened to ruin a special weekend.

Nov 30, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Nikki McAllister (left) and her children - Samuel, 6, and Cari Ann, 10, work together in assembling and decorating their gingerbread house on Thursday. The family, including father Jason, came over from Johnson City after winning tickets to the event on a local radio station.

Seated with Good Old Saint Nick - Anna Hite, the co-chair of the Jingle & Gingerbread event, said money raised from Thursday's activities will go towards purchasing 100 gingerbread houses for a Girls Inc., event next week.

Junior League of Kingsport

Photo gallery: Jingle & Gingerbread

The Junior League of Kingsport held its first ever “Jingle & Gingerbread” event in downtown Kingsport Thursday afternoon, where dozens of families came out to decorate gingerbread houses, browse regional arts and crafts vendors and tell Santa Claus

Nov 29, 2018 at 9:30 PM

Downtown Kingsport

What is going on in downtown Kingsport this weekend?

Hack and Tinker, Wish & Wine, LampLight does The Christmas Heirloom, live music at Beef O’ Brady’s, downtown Christmas Parade and tree lighting, Farmer’s Market Christmas Craft Show, Intercity Ballet tea, Fragshows holiday bizarre, Macado’s karaoke and downtown loft tours.

Nov 29, 2018 at 8:30 AM

All things geek

All things geek - An interview with the 'ultimate' action figure guy

Mark Bellomo is considered one of the top toy experts in the country. He’s written for Toy Shop magazine, IDW Publishing and written more than a dozen books, including “Ultimate Guides” to G.I. Joe, Transformers and Star Wars. In addition to his writings, Bellomo is a consulting producer on the hit Netflix series “The Toys that Made Us.”

Nov 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM

The 2017 Rogersville Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa Claus is coming to town on Dec. 1 in Rogersville, first for series of three Breakfast events at the Hale Springs Inn, and then on top of a fire truck bringing up the rear if the annual Rogersville Christmas Parade.

Rogersville Christmas Events

Rogersville hosts a full day of Christmas activities on Dec. 1

Santa Claus is coming to town on Dec. 1 in Rogersville, first for series of three Breakfast events at the Hale Springs Inn, and then on top of a fire truck bringing up the rear if the annual Rogersville Christmas Parade.

Nov 18, 2018 at 9:00 PM

The Elder House was one of several Victorian homes built around the turn of the century on Broadway Street, and is part of the Dec. 1 Rogersville Historic Christmas Tour of Homes. These fle photos are from 2015 when the home was previously part of the Christmas tour hosted by Carolyn Elder.

Rogersville Heritage Association

Historic homes will be decorated for Rogersville Christmas Tour

On Dec. 1 Rogersville should change its name to Christmasville because that’s what the city will be all about from sun up to sundown with multiple Christmas themed programs anchored by the parade and the historic homes tour.

Nov 18, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Left to right: Carol Stone, Hannah Fantin, Emily Cai and Evan Dickson

New York City

Three Kingsport teens invited to perform at Carnegie, Steinway

Each of the students are trained by Carol Stone, owner of Carol Stone Piano Studio in Kingsport. Stone noted that only a select few are chosen to perform at these events, and her students are the only ones from Tennessee invited to perform.

Nov 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Paige Kramer, chairwoman of the bazaar, admires some of the items available for sale.

Christmas bazaar

St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar to feature unique gifts for the family

For the last decade, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas Bazaar. With the help of more than 85 volunteers, the church’s popular event is back for another year, featuring hundreds of handmade, one-of-a-kind treats for the whole family.

Nov 16, 2018 at 3:07 PM

Nobuntu

Nobuntu brings music of Zimbabwe to Lynn Garden

Roosevelt Elementary School students got a dose of music from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe this week via Nobuntu, an acclaimed five-part a cappella vocal ensemble from that African country.

Nov 15, 2018 at 8:30 PM