Sponsored by BB & T Bank, Bristol, TN
Three tours will be offered at two different times on Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm- 4:15pm.
Kingsport tour
Experience three centuries of lifestyle changes in this three hour tour of the Kingsport area. Visit a primitive, frontier early 1800s farm at the Exchange Place. Next visit the luxurious Allandale mansion, a working farm from the early to mid 1900s. Now in the 21st century, after thrilling moon walks, and the 9-11 trauma, find peace, relaxation, and some exercise in the meadow gardens on Kingsport's Greenbelt.
Jonesborough tour
Enjoy delightful morning or afternoon strolls through three of the many elegant, backyard gardens located throughout historic Jonesborough, Tennessee's oldest town.This award-winning historic district creates a prestigious and elegant backdrop for the beautiful sights and fragrant scents to be experienced during this specially designed tour for Tennessee Master Gardeners.
Johnson City/Gray tour
Spend about 1 1/2 hours walking through the beautiful and educational gardens at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN. Specific gardens here include a large herb garden, a beautiful Japanese garden, an elegant water-feature garden, and small trees and shrubs suitable for growing under power lines. Next visit the unique and peaceful healing gardens at the Johnson City Medical Center in downtown Johnson City, TN.