The Birthplace of Country Music Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 26, 2015, as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live! On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and […]
WBCM Radio Bristol presents The Radio Bristol Sessions, a live radio interview and performance in The McGlothlin Foundation Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Everyone is invited to be part of the studio audience, it's free! Listen by downloading the WBCM Radio Bristol mobile app or locally on the air at WBCM […]
Join WBCM Radio Bristol for an exciting Radio Bristol Sessions concert featuring Amythyst Kiah. This event is FREE to the public and will be aired on WBCM Radio Bristol. Event will be held at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in the Performance Theater. Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. Concert Begins at 12:00 p.m. (Please […]
Join WBCM Radio Bristol for an exciting Bristol Sessions concert featuring This Mountain This event is FREE to the public and will be aired on WBCM Radio Bristol. Event will be held at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in the Performance Theater. Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. Concert Begins at 12:00 p.m. (Please be […]
There is a vintage radio station in the ongoing exhibits at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. This is not just an exhibit, however – this is WBCM Radio Bristol, a working, low-power radio station that broadcasts live from the museum!
Join WBCM Radio Bristol for an exciting Radio Bristol session featuring The Royal Hounds This session is FREE to the public and will be aired on WBCM Radio Bristol. Event will be held at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in the Performance Theater. Doors Open at 3:30 p.m. Session Begins at 4:00 p.m. (Please be […]
Join WBCM Radio Bristol for an exciting Radio Bristol session featuring Pete Kennedy. This session is FREE to the public and will be aired on WBCM Radio Bristol. The event will be held at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in the Performance Theater. Doors Open at 3:30 a.m. Session Begins at 4:00 p.m. (Please […]
In October 2015, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum unveiled the special exhibit “Tennessee Ernie Ford: A Life on Stage.” A look into the life and legacy of Tennessee Ernie Ford, the special exhibit will feature photographs, artifacts, audio and video materials, and special programming during its 4-month duration in the museum. A pioneer in radio and television […]
FREE EVENT! During Halloween week, both kids and adults can come by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum to hear spooky and music-related local tales. On Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30pm, join Leon Overbay, “the Boones Creek Bard,” as he shares ghost stories and Appalachian folk tales. A founding member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild and a charter member […]
FREE EVENT! The museum will also host a retelling of “The Bell Witch” legend suitable for all ages on Saturday, October 31 at 12 noon. Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way for families to end their morning after Pumpkin Palooza at the Farmers’ Market and trick-or-treating on State Street. […]
