Events from May 9 – February 24 – The Birthplace of Country Music
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Ongoing Exhibits

Through text and artifacts, multiple theater experiences, film and sound, and interactive displays, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum shares the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in today’s music.

I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage

The special exhibit I Have a Voice gives a snapshot of African American Tennesseans’ important contribution to American music, including spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and soul music.

Teacher In-Service

Examining Tennessee’s Story: Resources and Strategies for Social Studies Teachers

Event Series Scotty’s Tune-Up

Scotty’s Tune-Up

Scotty's Tune-Up explores the raw and primal sounds of garage rock by showcasing tunes from obscure bands you won't hear anywhere else. Tune up and get into high gear with Scotty every Wednesday at 5pm EST!

SOLD OUT! Farm and Fun Time

Radio Bristol's Farm and Fun Time live variety show presents special music guests the Becky Buller Band, The Matchsellers, and Chatham Rabbits.

Wordloose: A teen poetry experience!

Calling all teen poets! Do you like writing stories, poems, or just playing with words? Join Carolyn Koesters at the museum for a fun, creative workshop, where there’s no right or wrong answers.