Outdoor Recreation
Appalachian Caverns
Caving
420 Cave Hill Rd, Blountville, TN 37617
(423)323-2337
http://www.appacaverns.com/
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Park
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)229-9447
https://www.baysmountain.com/
Breaks Interstate Park
Park
627 Commission Cir, Breaks, VA 24607
(276)865-4413
http://www.breakspark.com
Bristol Caverns
Caving
1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy, Bristol, TN 37620
(423)878-2011
http://www.bristolcaverns.com/
Clinch River Adventures
Canoe & Kayak rental
16642 E Riverside Dr, St Paul, VA 24283
https://clinchriveradventures.com
Doe River Gorge
Adventure Camp
220 Doe River Gorge Rd, Hampton, TN 37658
(423)725-4010
http://www.doerivergorge.com/
Flag Rock Recreation Area
Park
Norton, VA. 24273
(276)679-1160
https://www.nortonva.gov/439/Flag-Rock-Recreation-Area
Grayson Highlands State Park
State Park
829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276)579-7092
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands
Harmon Hills
Disc Golf Course
7870 Old Snapps Ferry Rd, Fall Branch, TN 37656
(623)229-3260
https://www.facebook.com/HHDGC/
Kingsport Greenbelt
Hiking/Biking Trail
Kingsport, TN
(423)229-9457
http://www.kingsportgreenbelt.com/
Mt. Rogers
National Recreation Area
3714 VA-16, Marion, VA 24354
(276)783-5196
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5302337
Natural Tunnel State Park
Park
1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy, Duffield, VA 24244
(276)940-2674
https://www.facebook.com/pg/vaspnaturaltunnel/about/?ref=page_internal
Off the Grid Mountain Adventures
Adventure Park
1825 Hwy 19E North, Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423)707-6022
https://www.offthegridmountainadventures.com/
Off the Grid Adventures – Watauga Lake
Adventure Rafting Center
191 Fish Springs Rd, Hampton, TN 37658
(423)430-5696
https://offthegridad.com/
Persimmon Ridge Disc Golf
Disc Golf Course
1527 Persimmon Ridge Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423)791-3732
https://jonesborough.com/locations/persimmon-ridge-park/
Roan Mountain State Park
Park
527 TN-143, Roan Mountain, TN 37687
(423)547-3900
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/roan-mountain
Rocky Fork State Park
Park
501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN 37657
(423)271-1233
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/rocky-fork
Spearhead
Multi-use Trail
502 Front St E, Coeburn, VA 24230
(276)807-7581
https://spearheadtrails.com
Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park
Mountain Bike Park
18 Tannery Knob, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)283-5815
https://www.ridetk.com/
Tweetsie Trail (Trailhead)
Hiking/Biking Trail
107 Alabama St, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)975-2700
http://www.tweetsietrail.com/
USA Raft Adventure Resort
Adventure Sports Center
2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650
(800)872-7238
https://www.usaraft.com/nolichucky-river/
Virginia Creeper Trail
Biking Trail
Damascus, VA
(423)360-1968
https://www.vacreepertrail.org/
Wahoo’s Adventures – Nolichucky River
Adventure Rafting Center
1201 Rock Creek Rd, Erwin, TN 37560
(800)444-7238
https://www.wahoosadventures.com/nolichucky-river-rafting/
Wahoo’s Adventures – Watauga River
Adventure Rafting Center
105 John Sheffield Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37644
(800)444-7238
https://www.wahoosadventures.com/watauga-river-rafting/
Warrior’s Path State Park
Park
490 Hemlock Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663
(423)239-8531
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/warriors-path
Watauga Kayak on Watauga Lake
Kayak Rentals
1409 Broad St, Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423)543-6777
https://www.wataugakayak.com/kayaking/
Watershed Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain Bike Trail
735 1st Ave, Hampton, TN 37658
(423)725-5000
https://www.facebook.com/Watershed-Mountain-Bike-Trails-170102939702280/
Winged Deer Park
Park
4137 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)283-5815
https://www.johnsoncitytn.org/residents/parks_and_facilities/residents/winged_deer_park.php
Fishing Spots
Boone Lake
Clinch River
Nolichucky River
South Holston Lake
South Holston River
Watauga Lake
Watauga River
Local Entertainment
Appalachian Fair
Annual August Event
100 Lakeview St, Gray, TN 37615
(423)477-3211
http://www.appalachianfair.com/
BBQ Blues and Brews
Fall Music Festival
Covered Bridge Park, E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
(877)524-1223
https://bbqbluesandbrews.org/
Blue Plum Festival
Summer Festival
Downtown Johnson City, TN
(423)797-6449
https://www.blueplum.org/cmsx/
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Fall Music Festival
Downtown Bristol, TN & VA
(423)573-1927
https://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/festival/
Covered Bridge Celebration
Summer Craft & Music Festival
Covered Bridge Park, E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423)547-3850
http://www.elizabethtonchamber.com/pages/CBC
The Great Outdoors Festival
Spring Outdoor Recreation Festival
Downtown Erwin, TN
Founder’s After 5
Outdoor Concert Series
Founder’s Park, Johnson City, TN
(423)202-3510
https://downtownjc.com/founders-after-5/
Fun Fest
Summer Festival
Kingsport, TN
(423)392-8806
https://www.funfest.net/
Little Chicago Downtown Festival
Music and Art Festival
Downtown Johnson City, TN
http://www.littlechicagofestival.com/
Meet the Mountains Festival
Summer Outdoor Recreation Festival
Johnson City, TN
(423)202-3510
https://www.mtmfest.com/
Music on the Square
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Downtown Jonesborough, TN
(423)753-1010
http://www.musiconthesquare.net/
National Storytelling Festival
Storytelling Festival
100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423)753-2171
https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/
Racks by the Tracks
Spring Music Festival
Kingsport, TN
http://www.racksbythetracks.com/
Thirsty Orange
Craft Brew Festival
Founder’s Park, Johnson City, TN
http://thirstyorange.com/
Tri-Pride
Pride Festival
Northeast TN (Roaming Festival)
https://www.tripridetn.org/
Twilight Alive
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
155 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660
https://www.twilightalive.com
Umoja Festival
Cultural Festival
Downtown Johnson City, TN
(423)426-2851
https://umojajc.org/
Barter Theatre
Theatre
127 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
(276)628-3991
https://bartertheatre.com/
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Museum
101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
(423)573-1927
https://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/
Bristol Motor Speedway
NASCAR Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
(423)989-6900
https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/
Capone’s
Bar & Live Music Venue
227 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)928-2295
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/capones-18723070440
The Down-Home
Bar & Live Music Venue
300 W Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)929-9822
https://downhome.com
Elizabethton Twins
Minor League Baseball Team
208 Holly Ln, Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423)547-6441
https://www.milb.com/elizabethton
Unicoi County Apple Festival
Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Erwin, TN
(423)743-3000
http://unicoicountyapplefestival.com/
Hands On! Discovery Center
Science Museum
1212 Suncrest Dr, Gray, TN 37615
(423)434-4263
https://visithandson.org/
International Storytelling Center
Performing Arts Theater
100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423)753-2171
https://www.storytellingcenter.net/
Johnson City Cardinals
Minor League Baseball Team
510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)461-4866
https://www.milb.com/johnson-city
Kingsport Mets
Minor League Baseball Team
800 Granby Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)224-2626
https://www.milb.com/kingsport
LampLight Theatre
Performing Arts Theater
140 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)343-1766
https://www.lamplighttheatre.com/
Paramount Bristol
Performing Arts Center
518 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
(423)274-8920
www.paramountbristol.org
The Willow Tree
Coffeehouse and Music Room
216 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
https://www.thewillowtreejc.com/
Wolf Hills Brewing
Brewery & Live Music Venue
350 Park St SE, Abingdon, VA 24210
(276)451-5470
https://wolfhillsbrewing.com/
Community Involvement
Appalachia Service Project
Volunteer Home Building Organization
4523 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)854-8800
https://www.asphome.org/
Back Country Horsemen
Trail Maintenance Organization
http://bchet.org/
Bays Mountain
Park
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)229-9447
https://www.baysmountain.com/membership/#volunteer-program
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Tri-Cities
Youth Organization
301 Louis St # 302, Kingsport, TN 37660
https://www.tennesseebig.org/tri-cities/
Boys & Girls Club
Youth Organization
Locations in: Bluff City TN, Bristol TN, Bristol VA, Elizabethton TN, Johnson City TN, Kingsport TN, Weber City TN
https://www.bgca.org/
Coalition for Kids
Youth Organization
2423 Susannah St, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)434-2031
https://www.coalitionforkids.org/
Families Free Inc.
Nonprofit Organization
693 Princeton Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)631-0141
https://www.familiesfree.com/
Family Promise of Greater Johnson City
Social Services Organization
215 W Watauga Ave #4, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)929-9967
https://familypromisejc.com/volunteer-opportunities/
First Tennessee Human Resource Agency
Social Services Organization
704 Rolling Hills Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)461-8200
https://www.fthra.org/donate
Hands On! Regional Museum
Science Museum
1212 Suncrest Dr, Gray, TN 37615
(423)434-4263
https://visithandson.org/volunteer-employment/
Holston Habitat for Humanity Restore
Volunteer Home Building Organization
100 Greenwood Ln, Kingsport, TN 37663
(423)239-7689
https://holstonhabitat.org/
H.O.P.E. Inc.
Nonprofit Organization
(423)276-6541
https://www.hopetricities.com/
Humane Societies/Animal Shelters
Animal Shelters
Locations in: Blountville TN, Bristol VA, Elizabethton TN, Erwin TN, Greeneville TN, Johnson City TN, Kingsport TN, Mountain City TN, Rogersville TN
https://www.adoptapet.com/animal-shelter-search?city_or_zip=37601&distance=50&adopts_out=#current_page=1
Good Samaritan Ministries Inc
Nonprofit Organization
100 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)928-0288
https://goodsamjc.org/
Junior Achievement of Tri-Cities TN/VA, Inc.
Youth Organization
330 Broad Street1 Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)392-8841
https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-tnva
Kingsport Senior Center
Senior Citizen Center
1200 E Center St Ste 121, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)392-8400
https://seniors.kingsporttn.gov/
Literacy Council of Kingsport
Literacy Organization
326 Commerce St, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)392-4643
https://www.literacycouncilofkingsport.org/home.html
Meals on Wheels of Kingsport
Social Services Organization
727 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664 (423)247-4511
https://mealsonwheelskingsport.org/
Mountain Home VA
Veterans Hospital
809 Lamont St & Veterans Way, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)979-2891
https://www.mountainhome.va.gov/giving/index.asp
One Acre Café
Nonprofit Organization
603 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)483-0517
http://www.oneacrecafe.org/
Second Harvest Food Bank
Food Bank
1020 Jericho Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
(423)279-0430
https://netfoodbank.org/
Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club
Nonprofit Organization
200 S Wilcox Dr, Kingsport, TN 37662
https://tehcc.org/
Tennessee State Parks
State Parks
Locations in the region: David Crockett Birthplace State Park, Rocky Fork State Park, Roan Mountain State Park, Sycamore Shoals State Park, Warrior’s Path State Park
https://tnstateparks.com/about/special-events/volunteer-opportunities/#/?holiday=volunteer-opportunities
TVA Public Lands
(865)632-2101
https://www.tva.gov/About-TVA/Volunteering-at-TVA
United Way
Nonprofit Organization
Locations in the region: Abingdon VA, Bristol TN, Greeneville TN, Johnson City TN, Kingsport TN, Rogersville TN
https://www.unitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer
US Forest Service
Cherokee National Forest
Unaka Ranger District
https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000BCTbHAAX/paint-creek-campground