Tour Carter County

09/20/2024

Make plans to visit the 4th annual Main Street Block Party sponsored by Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank on Sept 21 isn Downtown Elizabethton! NEW location this year on the 500 Block of Elk Avenue.

SHOP local with downtown businesses, enjoy LIVE MUSIC by Fritz & Co. + The Kindest People, grab a drink from the BEER GARDEN courtesy of Riverside Taphouse and Applachian Sun Brewery, and PLAY family-friendly games and activities!

Music Schedule
4:00 PM - Fritz & Co.
6:00 PM - The Kindest People

09/19/2024

Make plans now to visit Elizabethton TN for the annual Covered Bridge Day Festival happening Sept 20-22. Bluegrass award winning local favorite Daniel Grindstaff takes the Main Stage on Sept 20th at 7:30.

For a complete music line up and more information visit https://coveredbridgedays.org/

09/18/2024

Make plans now to visit Elizabethton TN for the annual Covered Bridge Day Festival happening Sept 20-22. Covered Bridge Days is an Elizabethton tradition, featuring a variety of music and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

For a complete music line up and more information visit https://coveredbridgedays.org/

09/15/2024

Make plans now to visit Elizabethton TN for the annual Covered Bridge Day Festival happening Sept 20-22.

2 Time Grammy Award Winning Contemporary Christian artist Jason Crabb takes the Main Stage on Sept 22 at 4:30 to conclude Covered Bridge Days this year

For a complete music line up and more information visit https://coveredbridgedays.org/

09/13/2024

Did you know that the Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to more species of Salamander than anywhere else in the world? Join Park Ranger Philip Hylen on Saturday, September 14th from 8:00-9:30PM at the Roan Mountain State Park Visitor Center to explore the Peg Leg Mine Loop Trail for salamanders coming out at night to hunt. Participants will discover several unique salamanders along a 1-mile moderate difficulty hike.

This program is limited to 20 participants at a fee of $5.00 per person. Guests will begin and end at the Visitor Center porch and are encouraged to bring a bright flash light or head lamp with them. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes. Register your spot today online or by calling or stopping in at any of our park offices. For more information, please contact Roan Mountain State Park (888) 867-2757

09/12/2024

Make plans now to visit Elizabethton TN for the annual Covered Bridge Day Festival happening Sept 20-22. Ricky Skaggs and the Kentucky Thunder take the Main Stage on Sept 21st at 8pm followed by fireworks!

For a complete music line up and more information visit https://coveredbridgedays.org/

09/05/2024

We're just over a month away from the Roan Mountain Fall-O-Dendron festival!

We are excited to announce the musical line up for the Fall-O-Dendron!! Please mark the date on your calendar! Vendors be sure to get your applications in because you don’t want to miss this fall favorite.

08/30/2024

Make plans now to spend Labor Day weekend in Carter County.
If you're looking for live music, Covered Bridge Jams will be hosting Dimestone Cowboys at Covered Bridge Park Saturday night.

08/29/2024

Join our friends at Roan Mountain State Park this Friday night at the amphitheater for live music. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, or enjoy our bench seating. Concerts are free, but cash tips for the artists are always appreciated. This week's show features the Stemwinder, start at 7:00 PM.

08/28/2024

🎣🎣Make plans to join friends at Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures for a day of fishing and conversation about tactics and products at Watauga Lake. All anglers are welcome to attend and share their expertise or showcase their services and products. Meeting at Brewrista And The Bean On highway 321.

08/21/2024

Make plans now to come out for Rockin' by the Doe, at Covered Bridge Park! For more information about this event, updates and activities, please visit City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation event page.

08/08/2024

Nature lovers, don't miss this great event!

The Friends of Roan Mountain fosters greater awareness and understanding of the natural, historical, and cultural significance of Roan Mountain. Friends of Roan offers naturalists rallies throughout the year and works with Roan Mountain State Park and the Forest Service on numerous projects.

08/08/2024

⛺⛺It's always a great time to plan a camping trip in Carter County, and if you're a veteran there free stays in TN parks this year for you. Thank you for your service

All veterans of any service branch are eligible for a complimentary one-night camping stay and waived green fees on the following dates this and next year:
• Aug. 4. 2024 and Aug. 4, 2025 (Coast Guard);
• Sept. 18 2024 and Sept. 18, 2025 (Air Force);
• Oct. 13 2024 and Oct. 13, 2025 (Navy);
• Nov. 10 2024 and Nov. 10, 2025 (Marines)
• Nov. 11 2024 and Nov. 11, 2025 (Veteran’s Day);
• Dec. 13 2024 and Dec. 13, 2025 (National Guard);

Discover Tennessee’s natural, cultural and historic heritage. Our state parks offer diverse and varied natural landscapes, family-friendly recreational activities, affordable and varied lodging accommodations, volunteer opportunities and hundreds of interpretive programs and events.

08/02/2024

Squeeze in one more summer weekend trip to take in the great outdoors in Carter County. Enjoy hiking, biking and spending time on the water. A great place to stay is with Lake Haven Family Campground , near beautiful Watauga Lake. Make your reservation today!

08/01/2024

Downtown Elizabethton's First Friday is tomorrow! Come and enjoy extended shopping hours, food trucks, activities, entertainment, and more!

07/31/2024

As summer is slowly winding down here in Carter County, there is still time to make a weekend trip!

Visit tourcartercounty.com to start planning your next adventure!

07/24/2024

There's still a few weeks of summer left! Just enough time to make one last vacation or weekend getaway, and Meredith Valley Farm is the perfect place to stay! With cabins right on the river, it's the best place for watching nature and relaxing!

07/23/2024

We are 'Xcited' to see Xtreme Roan Adventures back for their 16th Annual event. Make plans now to join in all the special activities and events. For a complete schedule of events, check out this article. Thanks to Friends of Roan Mountain for bringing this event back!
https://www.johnsoncitypress.com

ROAN MOUNTAIN — The 16th Annual Xtreme Roan Adventures at Roan Mountain State Park will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.

07/18/2024

07/02/2024

❤️🤍💙 The Watauga Lake Boat Parade is a local favorite for participants and spectators each year! The parade starts at 1pm and can be seen from Lakeshore Resort & Marina , Fish Springs Marina & Campground , Watauga Point Recreation Area and on the water!

Happy July 4th!

07/01/2024

❤️🤍💙The Independence Day Celebration presented by City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation is July 4th with activities starting at 4pm. Join our community at Covered Bridge Park for this celebration.

06/28/2024

First Friday is next Friday, there will be lots of fun events, great food, and live music! The 4th annual Firefly 5K will also take place at 8pm, there's still time to register! We can't wait to see ya there!

06/26/2024

This is the last weekend for Liberty! at Sycamore Shoals. You don't want to miss your chance to see this drama from Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park!