Twelve Nights. One Story. One night per month. Every third Friday. Twelve chapters of a story that connects the 1927 recordings to the living, breathing music culture of Appalachia today. The series is structured as a three-act arc. Act 1 returns to the origin: the recordings, the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers,

Get ready for a weekend of legendary rock and high-energy performances at The Mountain Music Festival, taking place August 21–23, 2026 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This premier rock and heavy metal festival brings together iconic artists, fan favorites, and rising bands for three days of nonstop live music in the heart of

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo Credit: Cora Wagoner At this award-winning summer music festival, the roots of traditional Appalachian music are brought to life through talented musicians Sept. 11-13, 2026. Known as the birthplace of country music, Bristol's music history runs deep and have been celebrated by nationally-known artists.

Mountain roots are honored as 15 regional and national bluegrass acts flock to the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival each September in Kodak, Tennessee. Enjoy the views of the Great Smoky Mountains while hearing some of the best bluegrass talent. Past artists include The Gibson Brothers to Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. Picking and

  The 3 Sisters Festival (named after the three daughters of Fletcher Bright) honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler Fletcher Bright, by offering a free two-day festival to the community that features some of the biggest names in traditional and not-so-traditional bluegrass. The 3 Sisters Festival has experienced a tremendous