Events

The Local Honeys and Rebecca Porter perform at The Down Home on Wednesday, September 16. The Local Honeys blend traditional Kentucky music with modern soundscapes and original songwriting, while Rebecca Porter brings Americana songwriting shaped by Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Check the official event page for tickets and current details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/the-local-honeys-with-rebecca-porter-at-the-down-home/

Families can learn to identify native trees including oak, maple and hickory during a presentation by Dr. Tim McDowell of the ETSU Arboretum, followed by hands-on leaf and seed matching activities. The program takes place in the library’s Polly Peterson Room. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/etsu-arboretum-know-your-trees/

Johnson City Public Library hosts a free, all-ages afternoon inspired by the Shire and Appalachian traditions, with music by The Butternuts and the Science Hill Chamber Orchestra, folk dancing, blacksmithing and fiber-art demonstrations, games and vendor booths. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/shirefest/

The Black Jacket Symphony performs Def Leppard’s album “Hysteria” live in its entirety, followed by a set of the band’s greatest hits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information is available from the ETSU Martin Center. Event details: https://www.etsu.edu/martin-center/events-tickets/infopages/bjsdefleppard.php

Johnson City Public Library hosts an evening inspired by Shirefest and “The Hobbit,” featuring dinner, drinks, live music and storytelling by Welsh storyteller Daniel Morden. Tickets are $125, and proceeds benefit the Johnson City Public Library Fund at the East Tennessee Foundation. Check the library for ticket availability. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/second-supper-and-stories/

The Jericho Shrine Circus presents its Sunday evening performance at Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena. The show includes circus acts and family entertainment; ticket information and current show policies are available from the organizer. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/jericho-shrine-circus/2026-09-27/2/

TEDxJohnsonCity, TEDxETSU and the Johnson City Public Library host a free community workshop for developing an idea into a TEDx talk. Participants can hear from past speakers, get writing and application tips, and receive feedback on their ideas. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/tedx-community-writing-workshop/

The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys bring their hard-driving bluegrass sound to The Down Home. Check the venue’s official schedule for tickets and current show information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/the-po-ramblin-boys-at-the-down-home/

The Corklikkers perform at The Down Home on Saturday, October 3. Check the venue’s official event page for tickets and current show information. Event details: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/https/thedownhometicketspicecom/the-corklikkers

ETSU’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band open the season with a performance in the Martin Center’s ETSU Foundation Grand Hall under faculty conductors. Check the ETSU calendar for current concert information. Event details: https://www.etsu.edu/calendar/