Events from April 10 – March 2 – 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.

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!

Radio Bristol Book Club

Tune in to WBCM Radio Bristol as our Book Club explores Satan is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers by Charlie Louvin with Benjamin Whitmer. We're excited to welcome special guest Brett Steele, Louvin's former manager, to the program!

Virtual Story Time featuring When Uncle Took the Fiddle

Join us for the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s Virtual Story Time! Friday, July 2 our selection will be When Uncle Took the Fiddle by Libba Moore Gray and illustrated by Lloyd Broom, read with permission from Scholastic Books.

Virtual Speaker Series: Timothy Duffy on Photography and Southern Music Makers

Join us on Tuesday, July 6, at 7:00pm EST for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series featuring photographer Timothy Duffy. Tim will share stories and insights from his career working with Southern roots musicians, talk about his exploration of the unique process of tintype photography, and discuss the mission of Music Maker Relief Foundation.

Farm and Fun Time

Special musical guests Scythian and Melissa Carper join us for another amazing Farm and Fun Time show July 8, live from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum!

Museum Volunteer Training

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

If you have a passion for Bristol and its musical legacy and love helping others, our museum volunteer program is the perfect fit for you. Join us on Saturday, July 10, 9:00am to 12:00pm, to learn more!