Join us on Wednesday, June 15 for the Virginia Folklife Program's screening of "In Good Keeping in 2022," a feature-length documentary film showcasing the artists and tradition bearers from the 2021-2022 apprenticeship class, followed by a discussion (and a little music) from participating artists.
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!
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association is hosting a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session!
Join us on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM for our second hybrid virtual and in-person Speaker Series featuring East Tennessee native and renowned songwriter Ed Snodderly talking about his musical journey, the craft of songwriting, the inspiration behind his music, and how to tap into creativity.
Join us for a free concert with the Becky Buller Band at the Museum, courtesy of King University. It is open to the public but attendees must RSVP for their free ticket.
Join us on Tuesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m. for our next Speaker Series program. Dr. William H. Turner will partner with Dr. Ted Olson for discussions on music, including the Sepia Tones podcast, and Turner's book The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life In Appalachian Coal Towns.
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 for our first Virtual Speaker Series of 2022, a partnership with Arts Alliance Mountain Empire to present a program with local artists discussing "art as work." This will be a hybrid event, held in-person at the museum and streamed via Zoom.
Join us on Tuesday, December 7, 7:00pm for our next Virtual Speaker Series with the Birthplace of Country Music Museum curatorial team as they explore the connections between music and work.
The Way We Worked explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. Visitors can also explore the local and regional history of work in a supplementary display created by the Birthplace of Country Music curatorial team.
