Hiltons Travel Guide

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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

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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 AU$134 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$134
21 Mar - 22 Mar
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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! (864 reviews)
The room was dirty (looks like they only changed the bed and didn't touch anything else), but for the price it was good

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

2.5 out of 5
500 Gate City Highway Bristol VA
The price is AU$241 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$241
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (328 reviews)
We had a very lovely 1 nt stay while receiving local VA services. We were early arriving, so 1st went to the Player’s Club desk w/ our Veteran IDs, where we were automatically upgraded to “Legend” status. We had lunch at the HR cafe & couldn’t have had friendlier service & b/c it was “Military Monday”, ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

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

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1901 Meadowview Pkwy Kingsport TN
The price is AU$214 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$214
22 Mar - 23 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! (858 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
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Farmhouse with game room, creek and fire pit

Farmhouse with game room, creek and fire pit

Johnson City TN
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Johnson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Johnson City Mall and Winged ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
We had a great time thanks so much!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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❤️Relaxing Cabin studio, in Heart of the tri citie

❤️Relaxing Cabin studio, in Heart of the tri citie

Bluff City TN
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❤️Relaxing Cabin studio, in Heart of the tri citie
Step back in time a charming 1880 historic cabin

Step back in time a charming 1880 historic cabin

Jonesborough TN
Stay at this cabin in Jonesborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Christopher Taylor House and International Storytelling ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We had a great time staying at the cabin. Plenty to do around the area. We visited the Gray's fossil site and Bristol Caverns. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Step back in time a charming 1880 historic cabin
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