Attractions
See The Sights
Allandale Mansion
Once a 500-acre farm where Mr. Brooks raised his championship Black Angus cows and blue-ribbon Tennessee Walking horses, Allandale is now a historical mansion and grounds hosting weddings and other special events.
Anderson Town House
Legends suggest this historic two-story log cabin was once Colonel John Anderson’s townhouse in Blountville. Currently Host Weekly TAMHA Appalachian Music Friday’s 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Serves at Ralph Blizard Museum Bluegrass & Old Time Music
Appalachian Caverns
Experience amazing natural beauty located deep beneath the Earth’s surface. The site features guided tours of the caverns, a campground, picnic area, gem mine, and gift shop.
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Bays Mountain is a 3,550-acre nature preserve with a planetarium. Live animal habitats, hiking, biking, and public programs are available on weekends and daily during the summer.
Birthplace Of Country Music
Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a museum celebrating the historic 1927 Bristol Sessions
Bristol Caverns
A journey through Bristol Caverns will take you through millions of years of timeless beauty. Guided tours are conducted about every 20 minutes at this year-round attraction.
Bristol Dragway
Explore the adrenaline-pumping events at Bristol Dragway.
Bristol Motor Speedway
Built in 1960, Bristol Motor Speedway hosted its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961.
Cannonball House
Miller-Haynes House was fired upon during the Battle of Blountville on September 22, 1863. Several cannonballs struck the house’s western side.
Cattails at Meadowview
Opened in 1998, Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport is recognized as one of the top public golf courses in Tennessee. Designed by Denis Griffiths, the course features Bermuda fairways and Bentgrass greens, with picturesque holes at the base of scenic Bays Mountain.
Civil War
Trails
Tennessee Civil War Trails sites are interpreted, accessible, and invite you to explore the diverse places where America’s future was shaped.
Crockett Ridge Golf Course
Crockett Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Kingsport, Tennessee. Designed by Thomas E. Clarke, this medium-length layout features 4 sets of tee-boxes for the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels.
Historic Old Deery Inn and Museum
The Deery Inn is a two-story Dutch clapboard building on Main Street in Blountville, next to the Sullivan County Courthouse.
Holston Heritage Museum
Expect an immersive and engaging experience that connects you with the past, present, and future of the Holston River Valley.
Kingsport Farmer's Market
Located At The Corner Of Center And Clinchfield Streets, The Farmers Market Features Fresh, Locally Grown Produce, Along With Delicious Baked Items, Crafts, Live Music, And Much More!
Kingsport Aquatic Center
The center’s three indoor heated pools are open year-round, and in the summer months the outdoor water park features two waterslides, a water playground, and a lazy river.
Kingsport Art Guild
A driving force for visual arts excellence in the greater Kingsport area.
Kingsport Theatre Guild
Kingsport Theatre Guild is one of the oldest community theatres in the state, in continuous operation since 1947.
Meadowview Convention Center
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this stunning Kingsport venue provides all you need and more for a seamless and memorable event.
Muddy Creek Raceway
Motocross racing for the whole family. Racers from 4-year-old to 54-year-olds. Muddy Creek is rated one of the top three tracks in the United States.
Netherland Inn & Boatyard
The restored Inn faces Old Stage Road in Kingsport’s Boat Yard Park, where settlers once built boats for westward journeys along the Holston River in the mid-1700s.
Observation Knob Park
Observation Knob Park Located on beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, TN
Old Deery Inn
The Deery Inn is a two-story Dutch clapboard structure that served as a main way-station on the Great Stage Road.
Paramount Center For The Arts
Paramount Bristol is a multi-use performing arts center in the heart of downtown Bristol presenting music, dance, comedy, film, theater and family entertainment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its lavish interior and iconic marquee are characteristic of Art Deco movie palaces built in the 1930s.
Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Rhythm & Roots Reunion is an annual festival that attracts folks from all over the world each September, offering tons of live music, food, craft vendors, and more.
Ridgefields Golf & Athletic Club
Located in the historic Netherlands Inn area of Kingsport, Tennessee, and continuing the tradition of Ridgefields Country Club, Ridgefields provides an outstanding family-oriented club environment which nourishes relationships old and new.
Rocky Mount Historic Site
Wander the very grounds where frontier families forged a future. Explore historic cabins, feel the warmth of a crackling hearth, meet heritage animals, and chat with costumed interpreters who bring Tennessee’s founding era to life.
South Holston Lake & Dam
Spend the day relaxing or playing on the waters of South Holston Lake, perfect for fishing, boating, water skiing, and nature lovers.
South Holston TVA Trails
These family-friendly, lake and river-side trails wind through pine and hardwood forests, which are steeped in local history.
State Street Farmer's Market
There’s no better place to shop for fresh produce, locally grown by friends and neighbors, or browse the selection of fresh baked goods and homemade crafts than the State Street Farmer’s Market.
Steele Creek Park
Enjoy this more than 2,200 acres natural playground with disc golf, trails, multi-use fields, nature center, lake, paddle boats, picnic areas and more.
Symphony Of The Mountains
Since 1946, Symphony of the Mountains has been at the center of artistic life in the Mountain Empire.
Tennessee Hills Distillery
Tennessee Hills Distillery—where bold spirits meet Appalachian tradition. Explore handcrafted whiskeys, rums, gins, and more.
Theatre Bristol
Theatre Bristol is a regional community theatre dedicated to the performing arts and arts education, including musicals and plays at the ARTspace Theatre.
The Pinnacle
Shop, dine, and play at The Pinnacle, a superior regional open air shopping destination that is packed with dozens of shopping, dining, and entertainment options conveniently located in Bristol, TN just off I81 at Exit 74B.
Warriors' Path State Park
Hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, playing—the opportunities for adventure are endless at Warriors’ Path, located on the South Fork of the Holston River.
Weir Dam
The aerating labyrinth weir constructed below South Holston Dam in upper East Tennessee has multiple benefits—chief among them creating oxygen-rich water that has fostered a world-class brown trout fishery.
Worley's Cave
Worley’s Cave is touted as one of the best natural spelunking spots this side of the Mississippi, with over 4,000 feet of caverns and tunnels to be explored.
Sullivan County Tourism
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