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Tennessee’s oldest town, ETSU and Bristol Motor Speedway.
21 upcoming events in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol on our checked calendar, next up: Made Around Here Market (44th year) (Nov 6); Vintage Market Days Tri-Cities Tennessee (Nov 6); ETSU Buccaneers Football vs Samford (Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day) (Nov 7).
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol This Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made Around Here Market (44th year) | Nov 6-7 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM both days) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Admission is free |
| Vintage Market Days Tri-Cities Tennessee | Nov 6-8 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| ETSU Buccaneers Football vs Samford (Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Johnson City · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
Upcoming Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made Around Here Market (44th year) | Nov 6-7 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM both days) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Admission is free |
| Vintage Market Days Tri-Cities Tennessee | Nov 6-8 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| ETSU Buccaneers Football vs Samford (Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Johnson City · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Tenth Avenue North with Stars Go Dim | Thu, Nov 12 (7:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Tickets at the Jackson Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman | Sun, Nov 15 (7:00-8:30 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| SCC Speedway in Lights 5K presented by Fleet Feet Sports | Sun, Nov 15 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Tiered by registration date: adults $25-$45, kids 12 and under $15-$25 |
| Appalachian Trail Bluegrass Band | Fri, Nov 20 (7:00-9:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| The Met: Live in HD presents Carmen | Sat, Nov 21 (1:00-4:30 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Jonesborough Lighting of the Tree | Fri, Nov 27 (6:00-8:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Shop Small Friday Sip & Stroll | Fri, Nov 27 (4:00-6:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Whoville and Shop Small Saturday | Sat, Nov 28 (11:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers | Fri, Dec 4 (7:00-9:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Doggone Christmas | Sat, Dec 5 (11:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Mill Spring Makers Faire | Sat, Dec 5 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| The Nutcracker! | Dec 11-12 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Jonesborough Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (6:00-8:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Santa's Christmas Village | Sat, Dec 12 (11:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| A Christmas Carol: a one-man play with John Hardy | Sun, Dec 13 (4:00-5:30 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Christmas Church Stroll | Sat, Dec 19 (11:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Jonesborough · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway | Nov 19-Jan 10, 2027 | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | See event page |
| Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA | Nov 20-Jan 2, 2027 (6:00-10:00 PM nightly) | Bristol · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Priced per vehicle (Fast Lane per vehicle, limited nights); more prices on the event page |
Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol Events by Month
- November 2026 13 in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol
- December 2026 8 in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol
Venues in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol
- Jackson Theatre Theatre
More nearby: Tri-Cities & Northeast Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Places and Venues in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol
Each of these has a page on this site with hours, entry and dog rules read from the official page.
State Parks in Washington County and Sullivan County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors' Path State Park Official page | Kingsport, Sullivan County · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol (Tri-Cities & Northeast), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| David Crockett Birthplace State Park Official page | Limestone, Greene County · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Free day use |
| Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork Official page | Flag Pond, Unicoi County · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Free day use |
| Roan Mountain State Park Official page | Roan Mountain, Carter County · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Free day use |
| Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Official page | Elizabethton, Carter County · Tri-Cities & Northeast | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 30, 2026), read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the places in the same county and the state parks in the same region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and the places that have a page in our directory. Anything else we could not confirm, we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Tri-Cities and Northeast hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Things to Do in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Bristol”, itstennessee.com/destinations/jonesborough-johnson-city-and-bristol/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.