North Carolina may still be the epicenter of grassroots stock car racing in the United States, but race fans can’t be disappointed with what the Tri-Cities region has to offer.

Twice a year the biggest names in NASCAR stock car racing come to Bristol to compete on the high banks of the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” of Bristol Motor Speedway.

But, for the race fans who don’t want to wait six months to attend a racing event, there is plenty of local racing action in this region both for round trackers and drag racing enthusiasts. More...

Festivals touch most seasons in East Tennessee
There is perhaps no better way to see the character of a community than through the quality of its festivals, and with something going on almost every weekend in the Tri-Cities area, newcomers should have plenty of opportunity to get to know their neighbors.

For nine days every July, Kingsport becomes the center of attention in the region as it hosts Fun Fest. Designed to bring unity and fellowship to the community, Fun Fest includes a wide array of activities for folks of all ages. Events include everything from concerts and Taste of Tri-Cities to fireworks, parades, sporting events, games, classes and the much-anticipated Hot Air Balloon Rally. More...