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FYI
• Bush Mill, which was built between 1896 and 1897, is the only restored operational mill in the region. Sometimes called Bond Mill in reference to the original owner, S.H. Bond

Music

Janie DixonScott County comes with its own soundtrack --- music you can hear at informal pickings or weekend-long music festivals. Peruse the events on the right side of the page for music happenings in the region.

Of course, no visit to Scott County is complete without stopping by the Carter Family Fold and Museum, what many folks consider to be the birthplace of country music.Visit any Saturday night for a family friendly concert.

Articles

  • Hiltons

    Thousands of people make a pilgrimage to Hiltons every year to visit the world-famous Carter Family Fold.

  • Carter Family Fold and Museum

    This world famous establishment offers families a retreat to bluegrass music.

Mapping

Events

Scott County is home to a variety of great events for the whole family. Here are some events that are happening in the near future. Read More

  • 36th Annual Carter Family Memorial Music Festival

    08/06/2010 - 08/07/2010 - Detail will be announced at a later date details

  • Pickin' in the Park

    08/08/2010 - Derrick Darter & "Pappy" will perform at Natural Tunnel State Park. Pickin' in the Park is held on t... details

  • Music In The Park

    08/14/2010 - 4 Bluegrass bands begin at 4:00 p.m. with "open mike" available from 3-4:00 p.m. - Admission Charge details

  • Pickin' in the Park

    08/22/2010 - Resurrection Ground Bluegrass Gospel will perform at Natural Tunnel State Park. Pickin in the Park i... details

  • 8th Annual Papa Joe Smiddy Music Festival

    09/05/2010 - details

  • Explore Scott County Outdoors Festival

    09/18/2010 - Outdoor activities including horse trail riding, canoeing on the Clinch River, Civil War encampment,... details

  • Bush Mill Days

    10/02/2010 - The only restored operational mill in the region, Bush Mill was built between 1896 and 1897 by W.T. ... details

Points Of Interest

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Business

Browse from the list below. Scott County proudly supports all of our local and surrounding businesses.

  • Pickin' Parlor

  • Stringed instruments for sale such as guitars, banjos, mandolins, dobros, bass fiddles, etc.

  • The FAMILY Bakery

  • Life is Short...Eat Desert First. Fresh Baked deserts and custom bakery products. Coming this f...
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