Charles Vess: The Book of Ballads, features seven ballads reimagined by some of the greatest fantasy writers of our time. The featured comics, including “The False Knight on the Road” by Neil Gaiman, “Thomas the Rhymer” by Sharyn McCrumb, and “Barbara Allen” by Midori Snyder, are an excellent introduction to traditional ballads for those not yet familiar and a special treat for those who already are. The exhibit also explores the tradition of ballad singing in Appalachia and traces the origin of each ballad and its journey through time.
Weekly, small group music lessons on guitar, fiddle, and banjo for students grade 4-8 and beyond! Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Daily, August 1-7 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
Daily, August 1-7 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
Daily, August 1-7 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
Daily, August 1-7 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
Daily, August 1-7 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month to read a music or Appalachia-related storybook, sing along with WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and enjoy a related activity or coloring sheet. There is no cost to attend.
Daily, August 1-7 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
Join us for an unforgettable trivia night on Friday, August 7, 6:00-8:00pm at LUMAC Rooftop Bar at The Bristol Hotel! Hosted by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, we are celebrating the art of the story from the soul-stirring history of traditional Appalachian ballads to the most enduring legends from around the globe.
Weekly, small group music lessons on guitar, fiddle, and banjo for students grade 4-8 and beyond! Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
In partnership with Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia, held monthly every 2nd Saturday excluding the two showcase events in 2026 on April 11 and November 14, 2-5 p.m. ET. Beginners, experienced songwriters, and aspiring songwriters are invited to share songs, brainstorm ideas, and encourage each other to keep writing. There is no fee to participate.
Weekly, small group music lessons on guitar, fiddle, and banjo for students grade 4-8 and beyond! Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Join 8th generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton on Saturday, August 15 for an immersive workshop exploring one of the nation's oldest surviving non-indigenous oral traditions. Raised in the Sodom Laurel community of Madison County, Donna Ray learned these songs directly from family and community tradition and has carried them forward for almost 30 years.
Birthplace of Country Music's 1927 Society presents the 1927 Concert Series, an intimate concert experience with catering and open bar included in the ticket price.
Weekly, small group music lessons on guitar, fiddle, and banjo for students grade 4-8 and beyond! Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 3-5 p.m.
Weekly, small group music lessons on guitar, fiddle, and banjo for students grade 4-8 and beyond! Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month to read a music or Appalachia-related storybook, sing along with WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and enjoy a related activity or coloring sheet. There is no cost to attend.
Weekly, small group music lessons on guitar, fiddle, and banjo for students grade 4-8 and beyond! Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Daily, September 5-6 & Sept. 8-11 at 2 p.m. in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre. See how The Negro Motorist Green Book helped African Americans navigate the roads of a segregated nation.
