Fascinating all the fossils found in the area of Tennessee. Definitely worth the tripread more

It's alright. I thought this place was really cool, there's…read morelots of interesting stuff to see. However, I do not think it is worth the price for the amount of things to see.

Loved our first time here we got the $60 card and played for 2 hours on it. Lots of good games and…read moreprizes are very nice we decided to save up for a better prize. The claw machines were a bit of a let down. We have been to arcade were the claw actually clamps and you can win multiple items. No prizes kinda of a waste of money. Bowling was fun we did the 1 hour and bowling 4 games in one hour it was $50. Staff was really nice my wife got a gutterball cocktail she enjoyed it.

Please don't come without reservations! Long lines if you…read morejust show up. Prices are a bit steep as well.

We enjoyed our guided tour with Emily, very much. She really knew the history and eagerly shared it…read morewith us. The grounds, homes, and lawyer office were clean, neat and the items in there were true to the era and a few pieces were ORIGINAL ie: rugs, chairs, and other items. Just seeing how the home started out with 1 to 3 rooms and finished up with several more and some electricity. Visiting this historical site helps us appreciate what we have today. Recommend this to all that are in Johnson City TN. It's great for families, and school field trips.

Tony Vanoy and Noël Lori-Elizabeth Teel and I stopped at the Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Museum in…read moreJohnson City, TN on Saturday January 9th, 2016. The day after my 52nd birthday. It was very nice. Because we are AARP, AAA members we got a discounted rate of $4 per person for a guided tour of the house and property. The museum was free to enjoy History: The Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site tells the rich story of the history of Northeast Tennessee and of the several families that lived here. The site includes 45 acres, eleven historic buildings, the Tipton/Gifford/Simerly cemetery, a limestone cave, a natural spring, a buffalo trace, a nature trail, and a Visitor Center. The Visitor Center contains a permanent exhibit, museum store, educational spaces, a library, and archives. Purchasing the site in 1784, Colonel John Tipton (1730-1813) moved from Shenandoah County, Virginia to settle in what was then Washington County, North Carolina. For the next four years, the formation and decline of the State of Franklin became an important issue for the area and the life of Colonel Tipton, who stayed loyal to North Carolina. In February of 1788, the Battle of the State of Franklin turned the peaceful home of Colonel Tipton's into a battle ground for Franklin independence. Colonel Tipton would later help with the development of Tennessee becoming the 16th state of the Union before retiring from public life. After his father's death, John Tipton, Jr. (1767-1831) inherited the property. Before moving to Washington County, Tipton, Jr. was already a successful state legislator and wealthy land owner in Blountville, Tennessee. Tipton, Jr. expanded his father's cabin in the 1820s, making it a Federal style farmhouse. While attending the 19th General Assembly, he died in Nashville. The heirs of John Tipton, Jr. sold the property to David and Rhoda Haynes in 1837. For a wedding gift, David and Rhoda gave the property to Landon Carter Haynes (1816-1875), their oldest son, in 1839. That year, Landon had married Eleanor Powell. In the 1850s, he expanded the former Tipton home into how it appears today. Haynes is best known for being a Confederate senator, but was also a state legislator, politician, farmer, newspaper editor, Methodist minister, and attorney. Losing his home during the Civil War, Haynes moved to and lived the rest of his life in Memphis, Tennessee. The site would eventually return to the Haynes family when, on May 1, 1882, Sarah L. Gifford Simerly (1847-1935) purchased the property. Sarah was the niece of Landon Carter Haynes.

Me and my wife recently visited the storytelling Center in downtown Jonesborough while we were…read morevisiting shops throughout the city. We only visited the bookstore , not the rest of the building. The books that were featured here were absolutely great , staff here was absolutely friendly and I love how quiet the store was. They do have restrooms in the back that I assume are open to the public. Which is great in the winter time because most places in the city don't have public restroom. Besides the home decor too, I definitely recommend checking the store out.

"Once upon a time ...."…read more Just returned from the 39th annual National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN - a weekend listening to fairy tales and folk tales -- imaginary stories, ghost stories, true stories of people -- relationships -- literary magic, linguistic lightening that made me laugh, and then 2 hours later, shed a tear or two. Traditionally held the first weekend in October, the festival draws thousands of listeners and (this year) 18 professional storytellers who shared their tales of love and laughter, music and linguistic mastery under 5 big-top tents crammed with chairs and stages and sound technicians. The festival runs Friday morn through Sunday afternoon, with special evening (separate ticket) ghost stories, midnight cabarets and theater events. I began my day at 10:00 a.m. Saturday with a tale by storyteller Bil Lepp who told of his boy-ish high school adventure: toting around a sack of flour for a week (the girls toted eggs) to teach him lessons about parenting. My day ended after 5:00 p.m. with a mesmerizing true story of a "sassy" woman in Birmingham, AL, who related her tale of southern living to the talented Dolores Hydock - a woman with a gift for words and expression. Ms. Hydock recorded the stories and passed them along to us in such a creative way. I did not want the performance to end. True, tickets are pricey, yet something worth saving for. Two food courts, four churches offering their culinary fare and a couple of local restaurants offer eats at reasonable prices. And it wouldn't be complete without a marketplace to purchase books on the craft, storytelling CDs, shirts and bags and pins with festival logos and more. And for budding tale tellers, a "Swappin' Ground gives everyone with a story opportunity their skills at this intriguing and most-fascinating art form.

This was my second year at Thirsty Orange ... such a great time. Last year was wicked cold but…read morestill great people and beer. This year the weather was wonderful and it just made everything that much better. Festival featured a great selection of regional commercial brewers and a host of local homebrewers as well. A few of these I'm happy to say I'll look back and remember "i had their beer when they were just starting". Really good stuff all around and loads of great people.

Love going to this craft beer event every year! Always super fun and tasty beer! Check for tickets…read morein December to get the best prices. Taste some beer and raise money for a good cause! Don't forget to vote for your fav!

Since moving to the area a few years ago we missed the fall activity of picking apples. This was a…read morebit of a drive from our house but well worth it. The hours and dates of you pick apples are listed on their Facebook page. The farmer was very nice and welcoming. There were a few varieties to pick from. The view from the orchard was amazing. It was a beautiful day to pick apples. The price was very reasonable. We will be back next year for certain.

Oh my goodness. This place is PERFECT. After lots and lots of phone calls, emails and let downs I…read morefinally found a place to pick apples. The little couple who own Buffalo Orchard are too sweet. They have a free hayride that takes you to pumpkin patch, rows upon rows of apples and a huge sunflower field. You can pick your own or buy pre picked. We got two packs of apples, three large pumpkins and 8 baby pumpkins for 25$! We had a great time and highly recommend this place.

Before walking over to the Lazy Lady , we were greeted to the Fischman gallery. Though the vendors…read morewere close today you can still see all of their art on the wall to be displayed. And you can even dine in the bigger room after you ordered your food from the lazy lady. There are a lot of great artists featured here with all of their art for sale. It's free to check out, it definitely shows off some of the city's best talent too. Overall, I thought this place was really worth checking out.

Fischman Gallery, an art gallery showcasing local and regional artists, also houses 14 studios for…read moreresident artists. Nancy Fischman, the gallery's founder, has a long history with clay. She began working with it more seriously when she turned 60 and was able to audit classes at ETSU sans tuition. During her time at ETSU, Nancy developed her own signature style, combining decorative and functional elements by incorporating slabs and various bisqued molds into her work. Spending time pursuing her passion sparked a desire to one day open her own community-centered arts studio. Opening in May 2022, this unique gallery space has hosted a series of monthly exhibits, featuring artists from the TRI, over the past two years. The fourteen studios that comprise Atelier 133 provide work spaces for 14 dedicated artists, working in various media. Nancy's daughter Maren owns a bakery and café, Lazy Lady Bakery, that's housed in the same building. With their new joint venture, they seek to provide a great resource for local artists who often feel as if they need to move to bigger cities, in pursuit of their passion for the arts. Furthermore, Maren states that folks after travel to Asheville or Atlanta to purchase art unaware that talented artists reside here in Northeast Tennessee. This new gallery, featuring a distinct Ashevillian vibe, offers a space for local artists to pursue their respective creative muse, while also being recognized.

Just recently found this spot and I'm so happy. My daughter loved it. And the people that work…read morethere are so nice