Events

February 13, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bristol’s favorite native son, Tennessee Ernie Ford. His hometown is coming together to celebrate this milestone with a number of events and activities throughout the month of February.

The special exhibit I Have a Voice gives a snapshot of African American Tennesseans’ important contribution to American music, including spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and soul music.

Coming February 2019! Reading Appalachia: Voices From Children’s Literature, a new special exhibit coming to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum!

The Birthplace of Country Music presents the RTE 23 Listening Room with Wayne Graham at Gather in Wise, Virginia.