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Fall A-Fair

Still Hollow Farm

Still Hollow Farm is celebrating its annual Fall A-Fair for two weekends in October. All proceeds go to the Nathanael Greene Museum to help promote ongoing programs. The fun and activities begin on Oct 9^th and continue through Oct 17^th. Join us on the farm at 3005 West Allen’s Bridge Road in Greeneville, Tennessee.

The Farmer’s Wife Gift Shop will be filled with extra antiques and collectables with special discounts on all the garden and wrought iron items in stock.

As part of the open house event on the Quilt Trail, we will be serving refreshments on Sat. Oct 16^th from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the gift shop. Come listen as we share the story of our farm’s quilt square. We will also have some wonderful Greene County quilts on display and some for sale.

At the pavilion site, handmade crafts will include woodcraft, ceramics, folk art, fabric crafts, and baskets. Come talk with local artisans and learn from various educational exhibits. We’re excited that Obermeyer’s furniture refinishers from Rogersville will have examples of refinished chairs. Bring your own chairs and furniture for these folks to take to their workshop for refurbishment.

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The Nathanael Greene Museum

The Nathanael Greene Museum is a Greene County Museum dedicated to preserving our heritage. The museum was begun in 1983 and incorporated in 1986. At present the museum consists of ten galleries and numerous independent exhibits.

The Museum is named for the outstanding Revolutionary War general under whom many Greene Countians served, and for whom the town and county are named.

Inside you will see the historical and colorful story of men and women who helped shape the history and destiny of Greeneville, Greene County, the State of Tennessee, and even the nation.

For the most up-to-date information, please click on the Nathanael Greene Museum Calendar.

nathanaelgreenemuseum.com

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Battle of Kings Mountain Lectures Studies Campaign

Known as the turning point of the American Revolution, the Battle of Kings Mountain was the result of threats hurled at the militia and families living in the Highlands of Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Rather than seeing war come to our region the militias in the region mustered and eventually marched 200 miles to end the Loyalist threats commanded by Major Patrick Ferguson. The brave mountain folk, largely from the current Mountain Empire, met the enemy at Kings Mountain South Carolina and changed the tide of American history. In commemoration of the upcoming 230th anniversary of the Battle of King’s Mountain there will be a lecture series studying this decisive campaign by the Arts Array cultural outreach series of Virginia Highlands Community College. This four-part series will be held on Thursday evenings during September at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon Virginia. These series of lectures are free to the public.

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Henry Johnson Realized His
Dream

This article appears courtesy of JohnsonDepot.com - a fascinating site for Johnson City history and events.

FRED W. HOSS

The Sunday Chronicle, Sunday, May 21, 1922

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee -- Henry Johnson, founded Johnson City in 1856. In middle life, the staunch pioneer of commerce and industry came from the Mother State of Tennessee--old North Carolina--who just 60 years before had ceded to the Government of the United States her own Washington County, and called it "Tennessee." Mr. Johnson slowly crossed the trail to the rugged Allegheny ranges, following the same trail blazed just 100 years before by Daniel Boone.

Henry Johnson's last camping place was a little cleared spot in the woods by the newly-built branch of railroad that reached the tremendous distance from Chattanooga to Bristol, and with a name as long as the road--East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Company. Around Henry's camping place is now built the City of Johnson City.

Mr. Johnson started a town by building a home along a country road (present West Market Street) which served as a stage coach route from Washington, D.C. to Knoxville, and on beyond. He opened a store which served travelers and local settlers and also conducted a hotel. Henry is reported to have welcomed travelers at any time and persons without means to pay for lodging were welcome just the same.

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Lecture to focus on history of Jonesborough and its first Jewish residents

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University archivist Ned Irwin will speak on “Cone & Adler: Old World Ways and a New World Business” on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the university’s Reece Museum.

His free public lecture (rescheduled from its original date of Sept. 9) is planned in conjunction with the exhibit, “Bagels & Barbeque: The Jewish Experience in Tennessee,” which is on display at the museum through Sept. 24. The traveling exhibit begins with the saga of early Jewish settlers emigrating from Europe, where most faced religious persecution, and follows the history of the people through the Civil War and Reconstruction, the early 20^th century and World War II, the late 20^th century and the civil rights movement, and on to the present.

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‘The Glass House’ to be screened at ETSU as part of Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers

JOHNSON CITY – “The Glass House,” a film that documents the lives of young women in Iran, will be presented by the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at East Tennessee State University on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium.

This film is the first to be screened at ETSU as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers.

Following a screening of his feature film, director Hamid Rahmanian and the audience will engage in a discussion about the film and his work as a filmmaker. A reception will take place afterward.

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Still Hollow Farm

Still Hollow Farm is proud to be designated as a "Tennessee Century Farm." It has been continuously owned and operated by the Allen/Birdwell family since 1857 when James Allen Sr. established the original farm of 560 acres about nine miles southwest of Greeneville. Eventually, he would own well over one thousand acres. Today, we farm around 180 acres of the original land.

What began as a way to bridge the gap from our historic roots in the eighteenth Century to our most recent endeavors in agritourism has now grown to allow us to meet your event needs from April thru October. Still Hollow Farm is the ideal location for birthday parties, school field trips, weddings, family reunions, or picnics. Your guests will find the relaxing atmosphere to be a country treat as they gather in the pavilion overlooking the Nolichuckey River.

The Farmers Wife gift shop at Still Hollow Farm is a unique repurpose of the old granary. Located in the heart of the 1860's farmstead, it has a panoramic view of the Nolichuckey River and surrounding bottomlands. Unique again is what you will find inside. Handcrafts created by artisans who can turn a farm implement into a work of art or a piece of wood into a gift to treasure. We also specialize in wrought iron for your home and garden, The shop is open on most days, or by chance, from April through November. However, it is always best to call first and confirm the hours. (423)638-3967 or (423)620-9830

Still Hollow Farm
3005 West Allen's Bridge Road
Greeneville, Tennessee 37743
(423)638-3967

E-mail: stil...@gmail.com

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From the
Elizabethton/Carter County Visitors Center

Sep 10-12
Celtic Festival @
sycamore shoals State Park

Sep 10-12
Fall Naturalist Rally @
Roan Mt. State Park

Sep 25
Over Mt Victory March
Sycammore Shoals St. Park
1:00 PM

Sep 30 -Oct 3rd
Quilt Show
Sycamore Shoals St. Park

Please visit www.tourelizabethton.com for more information.

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Johnson County Event List

Sept 5-6 - Cherokee Archery competition at Chamber
Sept 10-11 - Pro Rodeo, Johnson County Chamber Park, Doe Valley

Sept 26 - Watauga Lake Triathlon: Visit their website for more information
www.wataugalaketriathlon.com
Sept 21 - REG Meeting

www.johnsoncountychamber.org
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Bristol Events

WEEKLY EVENTS THROUGH OCTOBER

Cruise to the Border · Friday · Tri Summit Bank Parking Lot, Downtown
Presented by Appalachian Region Antique Automobile Club of America. A weekly gathering of Antique Cars and hot rods from 6-9pm.

      Live Music at Downtown Center · Downtown State Street · 7pm · FREE
               Tuesday Nights – Bluegrass/Nostalgia Nights – Music alters between bluegrass & nostalgia
                  Thursday Nights – Hot Southern Nights - southern country rock music

Pickin’ Porch · Thursdays · Bristol Mall · 7pm
A weekly showcase of local, regional, and national performers every Thursday evening.

                State Street Farmer’s Market · Downtown Center · Downtown State Street
                  Saturday Mornings May-October, 7am
                  Wednesday Mornings July-October, 3pm

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Calendar of Events for Greeneville, TN

9/3/2010 "Rest in Peace,", (R.I.P.) at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Call 638-1679 for more information.

9/4/2010 The first annual 5K Fun Run will be held in Bulls Gap as part of the annual Archie Campbell Celebration. The run will begin at the Bulls Gap City Hall. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. Call Pete Shipley at 754-5407 for more information.

9/4/2010 The John Hunt Morgan Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans in cooperation with the Dickson Williams Historical Association and the General Morgan Inn will present the Life and Legacy of John Hunt Morgan. The event will begin at 10AM on Saturday, Sept. 4 with a reenactment of the Death of General Morgan. A short remembrance will follow. Morgan was killed on the mansion grounds Sept. 4, 1864. Activities will conclude at 2PM.

9/4/2010 A car & truck show is set a Bulls Gap as part of the annual Archie Campbell Days. Registration is 5-7 p.m. at the football field at the Bulls Gap school. Registration fee is $10. Call Pete Shipley at 754-5407 or Jamie Gulley at 235-5864 for more information.

9/4/2010 The Midway Volunteer Fire Department will have a lawn mower pull at the Old Midway Ball Field. There will be concessions, a live band(Country Gentlemen) performing. All proceeds go to the fire department.

9/9/2010 Greeneville Noon Rotary Club's Rotary Golf Classic will be held at Link Hills Country Club. Call Sue Ritter at 638-4524 or Tony LaMarca at 639-6853 for more information.

9/10/2010 Baileyton Celebration, Sept. 9-12 at Baileyton Elementary School. General info. 620-0152, beauty pageant info. 620-0152, parade info. 234-2524, booth info. 234-9961, quilt show info. 234-9741, auto show info. 234-0938, 5K info. 234-7702.

9/11/2010 A car show will be held at Bethesda United Methodist Church on Harrison Road off the 107 Cutoff beginning at 3 p.m.

9/16/2010 Takoma Regional Hospital will host a prayer breakfast at the Everette & Caroline Coolidge Conference Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. Honorable Judge Tom Wright will present a dynamic vision for the community, and pray for our country, our community and our hospital. Please email jan.leffers@ahss.org or call 423-798-8137 to reserve your seat at the prayer breakfast.

9/17/2010 The 15th Annual Greene County Antique Farm & Auto Show at the Greene County Fairgrounds, noon - 6 p.m. For more information about the event, call 638-7673 or 638-9939.

9/18/2010 Harvest Festival. "First Year Anniversary" Located at the Greene County Fairgrounds, the market features locally grown produce and handmade crafts. Celebration is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 423-367-9495.

9/18/2010 The 15th Annual Greene County Antique Farm & Auto Show will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. At 2 p.m., a tractor parade will be held on the fairgrounds. At 3 p.m. a Kiddie Tractor Pull will be held. For more information, call 638-7673 or 638-9939.

9/19/2010 The 15th Annual Greene County Antique Farm & Auto Show will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A church service will be held at 11 a.m. at the GreenBank Pavilion. For more information about the event, call 638-7673 or 638-9939.

9/27/2010 The audience at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will be serenaded with some of the 1950's greatest hits such as "Heart and Soul," "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing," "Sixteen Tons," and "Chain Gang." Call 638-1328 for more information.

www.greenecountypartnership.com

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Upcoming Events in Washington County

2010 ASA Men's Class E/Rec. Southern Championship
September 3-5

Winged Deer Sprint Triathlon
September 6

Mountain Empire Pink Ribbon Century
September 25
www.tricitiesroadclub.org

Bluegrass Half Marathon
September 25-26
423.461.8012

Apple Festival
October 1-3

Storytelling Festival
October 1-3

johnsoncitytnchamber.com

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Unicoi County Events Calendar

Apple Festival Golf Tournament

The Erwin Elk's Lodge

Sat., Sept. 25

(423) 743-3000

Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce

Miss Apple Festival Pageant

Unicoi County High School Pageant

Sun., Sept. 26

(423) 743-3000

Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce

33rd Annual

Unicoi County Apple Festival

Downtown Erwin

Fri & Sat,

Oct 1 & 2

(423) 743-3000

Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce

www.unicoicounty.org

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