Join us at 10am on Sundays to run, walk, or any combination of the two! All distances and paces are welcome! Stay for fellowship and BRUNCH! We will always meet every Sunday at 10am. We will cancel only for extreme weather, and IF we cancel, we will post the night before if possible, or morning […]

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

KPOP GOLDEN SHOW – USA TOUR An electrifying live stage experience filled with music, dance, lights and high-energy performances for the whole family. Mon, Apr 20 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre 1200 East Center Street #Ste 224 Kingsport, TN 37660 Tickets available now! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/k-pop-golden-show…

Join us for The Taste of Small Business in Kingsport, TN! Attendees with a purchased ticket will be able to go from table to table to learn more about each Kingsport entity and try a sample of food.   Monday, April 20 from 5 to 7:30  

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

KPOP GOLDEN SHOW – USA TOUR An electrifying live stage experience filled with music, dance, lights and high-energy performances for the whole family. Mon, Apr 20 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre 1200 East Center Street #Ste 224 Kingsport, TN 37660 Tickets available now! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/k-pop-golden-show…

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Join us for a truly immersive yoga class at Bays Mountain. This class will be given inside Bays Mountain’s one of a kind planetarium theater that has no equal. From dawn to dusk, the planetarium will feature a Sun and Moon that simulates a day’s journey while we do Sun Salutations, Warrior series and balance […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

It’s Marina time!! Come join us!!

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

BrewHaHa will bring our own form of a comedy club to Kingsport, welcoming three national comedians for the audience to enjoy.  With the popularity and huge response from the previous years and the publicity being planned for this year’s affair, we anticipate this year’s BrewHaHa to be even bigger and better. In addition to reveling […]

Dead Set Dialed Down returns once again for a laid back rockin night of acoustic hits spanning over 6 decades of great music. Join us as we return to Gypsy Circus in Kingsport, TN on April 24th at 7PM!

Crash Test Radio is back for another much anticipated night of Rock & Roll! These guys always put on a top notch show full of mind blowing vocals, face melting guitar and oh so groovy bass as they hear guys hand deliver another night you won’t want to miss!!!

John Kaywood and his Savage Outlaws are back at CJ’s this April! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+

The 40th annual Spring Garden Fair will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. at Exchange Place Living History Farm, 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport, Tennessee. The oldest garden fair in the region, the festival will feature thousands of plants for sale – […]

Join us for a guided Spring Wildflower Hike at Bays Mountain Park as the forest floor comes alive with color. Discover delicate trilliums, violets, and other native blooms while learning how these early flowers support pollinators and signal the changing seasons. This relaxed, family-friendly walk highlights the beauty, ecology, and importance of our Appalachian spring […]

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Come learn how to create beautiful wire-wrapped gemstone pendants with us! Come make a Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendants! Join us for an engaging evening crafting your own wire-wrapped gemstone pendant. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop will teach you the basics of wire wrapping with copper wire, turning semi-precious stones into beautiful jewelry. Learn […]

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Using a Telescope When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Bays Mountain Park Observatory Ground (Planetarium Theater if weather is poor.) Do you own a telescope but have only had difficulty when trying to use it? You are not alone! This special program will cover the basic elements of your telescope and what they […]

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

Live music for people who want to relax, connect, and let the room breathe. Maurice Butler doesn’t play a setlist — he reads the room.Join us for an evening of live, intentionally crafted music designed to help you exhale. Blending smooth jazz textures with lo-fi-inspired rhythms, Maurice responds in real time to the energy of […]

Savage Outlaws ready to rock the moose

Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and more […]

If you saw them back in December of 2025 at the Weber City Volunteer Fire Department’s Christmas party, then you will be so excited to know that Dan Carty’s Basement is coming to CJ’s this April! A night of bluegrass fun and dancing and we hope that you all come join in on the fun! […]