The Iris Festival returns to Greeneville now through Sunday for a week of art, a run/walk, dueling pianos, kids activities, a car show, shopping opportunities and more. For more information, go to .
JJ Grey and Mofro, Marshall Tucker Band
What: JJ Grey and Mofro and Marshall Tucker Band
When: 7:15 p.m., Friday, May 16
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, Virginia
JJ Grey & Mofro, an American Southern rock/Swamp rock band from Jacksonville, Florida — along with the classic Southern rock band, The Marshall Tucker Band — is set for the Bristol casino for a night of rock music and familiar songs such as “Can’t You See,” “Ramblin’,” “Heard It In A Love Song” and more. For more info go to .
It’ll be all about strawberries in Unicoi this weekend with the return of the Strawberry Festival. The event is held each year in honor of the community member and founder of Scott's Farms, Wayne Scott. You’ll find handmade crafters, food, musical entertainment and more. For more info go to .
Racks by the Tracks is back. The event will feature a barbecue competition, the Racks by the Tracks 10K and 5K Race, The Kentucky Headhunters and around 100 unique craft beers, wine, seltzers and sangrias at this year’s tasting event. For more info go to .
Appalachian Trail Days
What: Town of Damascus’ Appalachian Trail Days
When: May 16-18
Where: Damascus, Virginia
The Town of Damascus, Virginia, is set to return its annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Known as Trail Town USA, Damascus will celebrate its 38th year of the festival with over 100 vendors, outdoor gear, workshops, live music and more. For more info, see page B7, go to or go to .
