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Janette Carter, one of three children of A.P. and Sara Carter established the Carter Family Fold to honor the memory of her parents and Maybelle Carter who played a historic role in helping give birth to the age of country music beginning in 1927. Even though Janette has passed away, her daughter Rita is carrying on the musical and performing legacy she established . The original Carter Family lived on this hallowed ground, right where the Carter Fold is today, in Poor Valley, at the foot of Clinch Mountain in southwest Virginia. This was their home and base of operations. Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music Center has presented programs of old time and bluegrass music every weekend. Formally established in 1979, the Center's objective is to promote old-time music and pay tribute to the Original Carter Family (A.P Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter). The Saturday concerts highlight the musical style made popular bythe Carter Family, considered by many as country music's first family. In keeping with the traditional music style, no electrical instruments are allowed (everything is acoustic). There's lots of dancing and fun for the entire family. Shows are family-oriented; no alcohol is permitted at concerts. Delicious home-fixed snacks are available at the Carter Fold Snack Bar, and you might be able to round out your collection of Carter Family recordings at the well-stocked souvenir and record concession. Come early and browse through our Museum before the show. Once each year, a two-day (Friday and Saturday) festival takes place the first Saturday/Sunday weekend of August. Mountain craftsmen are on hand to sell their goods, and there's lots of good country cooking going on, too. From the website: www.carterfamilyfold.org
Janette Carter, one of three children of A.P. and Sara Carter established the Carter Family Fold to honor the memory of her parents and Maybelle Carter who played a historic role in helping give birth to the age of country music beginning in 1927. Even though Janette has passed away, her daughter Rita is carrying on the musical and performing legacy she established . The original Carter Family lived on this hallowed ground, right where the Carter Fold is today, in Poor Valley, at the foot of Clinch Mountain in southwest Virginia. This was their home and base of operations. Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music Center has presented programs of old time and bluegrass music every weekend. Formally established in 1979, the Center's objective is to promote old-time music and pay tribute to the Original Carter Family (A.P Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter). The Saturday concerts highlight the musical style made popular bythe Carter Family, considered by many as country music's first family. In keeping with the traditional music style, no electrical instruments are allowed (everything is acoustic). There's lots of dancing and fun for the entire family. Shows are family-oriented; no alcohol is permitted at concerts. Delicious home-fixed snacks are available at the Carter Fold Snack Bar, and you might be able to round out your collection of Carter Family recordings at the well-stocked souvenir and record concession. Come early and browse through our Museum before the show. Once each year, a two-day (Friday and Saturday) festival takes place the first Saturday/Sunday weekend of August. Mountain craftsmen are on hand to sell their goods, and there's lots of good country cooking going on, too. From the website: www.carterfamilyfold.org
Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

2.5 out of 5
2020 Franklin Terrace Court Johnson City TN
The price is ₹7,319 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹7,319
₹8,600 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnson City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (861 reviews)
I thought it was clean I really liked opening the window and having a screen. I let the nice air come in. Every one was nice. Breakfast was good. I would stay again

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1901 Meadowview Pkwy Kingsport TN
The price is ₹11,634 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹11,634
₹13,670 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Kingsport. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (857 reviews)
This is my 2nd stay at Meadowview. It's a wonderful hotel, great amenities with full fitness center, pool, etc. Lots of areas to walk both inside hotel and around property. Very dog-friendly. Staff is outstanding!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

2.5 out of 5
500 Gate City Highway Bristol VA
The price is ₹32,886 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
₹32,886
₹42,177 total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Bristol Motor Speedway and Hard Rock Hotel & ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
Seamless check-in & check-out from this spotless & beautiful hotel and except for Adam, with the Bar staff, the staff (especially house keeping) was very friendly & courteous with top notch food & service from the Hard Rock restaurant and from room service.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
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Cozy Cottage Near Dtwn Dining, Walk to Casino

Cozy Cottage Near Dtwn Dining, Walk to Casino

3 out of 5
Bristol VA
Stay at this cottage in Bristol. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions State Line Centre and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
It is a nice place to stay for convenience. Easy to get to and within driving distance of many places in Bristol. The area it is in may be a little run down but I felt safe.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Cozy Cottage Near Dtwn Dining, Walk to Casino
Bristol Escape w/ Patio, 2 Mi to Downtown!

Bristol Escape w/ Patio, 2 Mi to Downtown!

4 out of 5
Bristol TN
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Bristol. Enjoy free parking, a marina and patios. Popular attractions Bristol Motor Speedway and Hard Rock Hotel ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
It was so cozy nice weekend getaway

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Bristol Escape w/ Patio, 2 Mi to Downtown!
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