Ice Skating Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway November 11, 2008 through January 11, 2008
The Ice Skating Rink will open six days a week, beginning on Tuesday, November 11 and running through January 11. Tuesday through Thursday, the rink will open from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday hours are from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday the rink will open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost to skate is $5, plus an additional $2 for skate rental.
Shadrack 'Christmas Wonderland' November 14, 2008 thru Mid January
Shadrack Watersports & RV is proud to present Christmas Wonderland! From November through mid January, each night our Bristol location will transform into a magical journey through light. This award-winning drive-through light and music show is the largest of its kind in the country. Featuring hundreds of thousands of LED lights dynamically synchronized and dancing to the music, this experience is sure to be something you and your family won't soon forget. The "Christmas Wonderland" will be open nightly from 6pm to 11pm. Located behind Shadrack Watersports in Bristol. For more information call 423-652-0120.
Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway November 14, 2008 thru January 3, 2009
The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway. Speedway In Lights kicks off its 12th season with more lights and a route that offers visitors the chance to take a lap around "The World’s Fastest Half-Mile." The 2008 display will have thousands of new lights and animated attractions as part of Speedway In Lights. More than 1.5 million lights and nearly 200 displays make up this year’s Speedway In Lights. As always, the light extravaganza features crafts in Christmas Village, where children can pose for photos with Santa, roast marshmallows and enjoy some hot chocolate. In addition to spicing up the region’s holiday season, proceeds from the event will benefit the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, brightening the lives of thousands of children. Speedway in Lights will be open nightly 6-10 p.m. November 14 through January 3. Tickets are available at the Bristol Motor Speedway gate. Car tickets are $10 Sunday through Thursday and $12 Friday and Saturday. Activity van tickets are $15 Sunday through Saturday. Bus tickets are $65 Sunday through Saturday.
Miracle on 34th Street at the Barter Theatre November 18, 2008 through December 28,2008
Miracle on 34th Street is playing at the Barter Theatre. A favorite holiday tale by Valentine Davies, made famous by the movie of the same name. For more information and detail on exact dates and times and cost of the play visit www.bartertheatre.com or you may call the Barter Theatre at 276-628-3991.
Larry the Cable Guy in Knoxville November 21, 2008 8:00pm
Larry the Cable Guy is coming Knoxville, Friday, November 21st at 8:00pm. He is the man who added the catch phrase "Git-R-Done" to the American lexicon and drew fans by the pickup truckload to his shows. In 2000 Larry joined the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and has been making people laugh ever since. Tickets for this show are $46.50 and can be purchased at the Coliseum Box Office, any Tickets Unlimited Outlets or charge by phone at 865-656-4444.
66th Annual Santa Train November 22, 2008 7:30am till 3:00pm
The 66th Annual Santa Train is gearing up to hit the tracks. It's the annual train journey through Appalachia where Santa and volunteers from Kingsport take 15 tons of gifts, candies and toys to children in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. Thousands of families in rural communities turn out to welcome the Santa Train to their hometowns each year, in 14 towns along a 110-mile trek through Appalachia, including the final stop in Kingsport, Tn.
Johnson City Christmas Parade November 22, 2008 10:00am
The Johnson City Christmas Parade is set to begin at 10:00am on Saturday, November 22,2008. the Parade will begin at ETSU travel down State of Franklin onto Buffalo then onto Main St. and ending at City Hall. For more information you may call 423-461-8000.
3rd Annual Johnson City, Tn Turkey Trot November 27, 2008 begins at 8:30am
The 3rd Annual Johnson City, Tn Turkey Trot 5K Road Race & Family 5K Fitness Walk is set for Thanksgiving Day, November 27th beginning at 8:30am. The race will start at 111 Legion Street(in front of Legion Recreation Center) and will finish at Memorial Stadium, 700 E. Main Street. For more information, entry fees, or registration call Charles Harmon at 423-341-5357 or Robin DiMona at 423-283-5820.
26th Annual Country Christmas Show November 28, 2008 thru November 30, 2008
The Country Christmas Show will be held at Viking Hall beginning Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th. On Friday and Saturday the Craft Show will be from 9am - 6pm and on Sunday it will be from 12 - 5pm. Tickets for the Craft Show are $5 and can be purchased at the door. For more information you may call 423-764-0188.
Acoustic Christmas at Capone's December 4, 2008 9:00pm
Saving Able's Acoustic Christmas performance at Capone's in Johnson City is set for December 4,2008. Doors open at 8:00pm and the show will begin at 9:00pm. Tickets for this show are $10.00 and are only available at the door, the night of the show. The proceeds from this concert benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.
Bristol Christmas Parade December 6, 2008 11:00am
The Bristol Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 6th, beginning at 11:00am. The Parade will proceed down State Street from Bob morrison Blvd to the historic Bristol Train Station at Martin Luther King Blvd. If you should have any questions or need additional information please call the Bristol Chamber of Commerce at 423-989-4850. Please join in the fun this Christmas season by attending the parade.
Elizabethton Christmas Parade December 6, 2008 6:00pm
The Elizabethton Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6th.Parade starts at Big Johns, East Elk Avenue and will continue on to the monument. Candy, Santa and lot of floats will be there, information (423) 547-3850. Come out and see all the floats and join in the fun and Holiday spirit.
Greeneville Christmas Parade December 7, 2008 2:00pm
The 2008 Annual Greeneville Christmas Parade will be on Sunday, December 7th at 2pm. The theme will be "Deck the Halls". The parade route will remain the same. From Bohannon, the parade will turn left onto Main Street and continue to McKee Street, turning left at the traffic light. From McKee, it will turn left on College Street and proceed to Greeneville High School. For more information call 423-638-4111.
The WXBQ Rabbit's 6th Annual Toys-4-Tots Bicycle Roundup December 10, 2008 thru December 12, 2008
The WXBQ Rabbit, the Marine Corps Reserve of "Lima" Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, the Tri-Cities, TN Detachment #969 of the Marine Corps Leaque and the Salvation Army and of course Santa, will be teaming for the 6th Annual Toys-4-Tots Bicycle Roundup. The Roundup will take plce December 10th thru December 12th. During this 72 hour event these organizations will be at various Wal-Mart and K-Mart locations to collect new bicycles for needy children in the Tri-Cities.
Wrapped Shoeboxes to help Aid our Veterans December 12, 2008 is the deadline for boxes
The City Parks and Recreation Department will be joining forces with Bristol's own recording artist April Taylor in an effort to aid homeless veterans here in the Tri-Cities area. They ask that you wrap the bottom of a shoebox with holiday theme paper and also the lid seperatly. Once the box is wrapped fill the box with approved item and secure the lid on the box with a rubber band. Filled boxes may be dropped off at the Bristol Tn. Parks and Recreation offices located at 325 McDowell St. in Bristol before December 12th. April Taylor and her crew will collect the boxes and deliver them to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Johnson City. Some approved items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, washclothes, bibles,candy, pens, soap and socks.
