History Hootenanny

The East Tennessee Historical Society announces the 3rd annual History Hootenanny, a celebration of East Tennessee history. History Hootenanny showcases the best of the East Tennessee History Center and its partners at this open house. This year’s theme is “Music in East Tennessee” as we celebrate the closing of the feature exhibition, They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler. Events at the Tennessee Theatre will include self-guided tours of the Theatre and screenings celebrating the “Music in East Tennessee,” culminating with a performance by Wyatt Ellis and the All-Star Bluegrass Band at 5pm! View the full schedule of events at the Theatre below, and click here to learn more about other events happening at the East Tennessee History Center! All events are free and open to the public.

10:30-1:30: Self-guided tours of the Theatre

11:00: Screening of “An Unforgettable Ride: How Klondike Katie and Dolly Shaped Pigeon Forge Tourism” (45 minutes)

12:30: Screening of “The Reed Sisters: An American Story” (45 minutes)

1:30-3:30: Theatre closed to the public

4:00: Screening of “Keepin’ It Country with Carl and Pearl Butler” (45 minutes)

5:00: Wyatt Ellis and All-Star Bluegrass Band – a journey through the history of the “Knoxville Sound”