Tri-Cities Community

03/28/2026

A FREE vendor market in Elizabethton just kicked off. Laura Kuras-Kochendorfer, owner and operator of Sentinel Off Road LLC, knows first-hand how hard it is to make money as a vendor and so she plans on keeping it free for vendors. The goal is to have the market the last Saturday of the month.

The vendors that were present was a cake baker, a granola baker, a flower maker, salve maker, croche animal creator, a candle maker, and handmade jewerly. There was also a couple of resellers.

Sentinel Offroad LLC specializes in Jeeps, 4x4 trucks, and can also fix other vehicles. They just held their ribbon cutting ceremony this month at this new location.

Located at 823 TN-91.

If you are a maker, baker, or artist, send us a message and Devon will get back to you how we will also set you up with a mini website that will get you more visibilty also at 0 cost to you.

03/21/2026

Are you in? Comment your business type and I will send you a message. - Devon

02/22/2026

Tri-Cities Makers Directory

A Local Directory for Tri-Cities Makers, Crafters, Artists, Restaurants & Food Trucks. 🍕🚚🎂🧵🎨

Share this with a maker you know, so they can get on the directory. 💙

The Tri-Cities is full of talented people. Makers, crafters, artists, restaurant owners, and food truck operators are all around us. Most of them just haven't been noticed yet. Too many are hidden from the very neighbors who would love to support them.

A local directory changes that. It gives every business, big or small, a place to be found and a reason for locals to spend their money close to home.

This project is personal for us. Our family bought our first home in Carter County in November. We're not just passing through. We're neighbors doing our part.

Let's make sure the Tri-Cities knows what it's got. 😎

There's a free option to sign up. Know a maker, crafter, restaurant, or food truck? Have them reach out or drop a line below and I'll share the link as soon as I finalize the submit page. - Devon

Pictured is me at the Start-Up Mountain Summit in Johnson City back in November at ETSU.

12/28/2025

Last known location is Elizabethton. If you think you think you have seen either of these 2, please contact local police. The Elizabethton police can be reached at (423) 542-4141.

Sadie-Lynn Schmitt and Jessica Lee Rushe were last known to be in Elizabethton, TN, but they could be in Wilmington, NC, or Texas.

Jessica is the adult, and she may use her last name, Hamilton, or the alias Sky (her oldest daughter's nickname). She is between 5' 4" and 5' 6", and her hair was last known to be blonde, black, and red.

Sadie is a juvenile, described as 5' 2" to 5' 4" tall. Her hair was last known to be brown, with yellowish-blonde chunks in the front.

The following post is from Jessica's other daughter, who is concerned about Sadie's well-being.

"Can’t believe this is the post I’m making. But if you’ve heard from my mother please let me know asap. She is off the grid with my sister who is a missing persons at this point. I’ve been on the phone with police and dcfs all week fighting for my sister, however, the police and child serves down there are extremely negligent, saying they haven’t been able to locate her since November? So a child who suffers from mental and physical illness already, hasn’t been physically seen since the beginning of November with her mother whos in active drug use…and I was told all I can do is keep looking…. From 400 miles away… I never wanted to call my mother out on social media but when you go off the grid and police and child services can’t get ahold of or find you, nor can the farher of your child, and your putting my sister in danger repeatedly, I have no other choice. My sister hasn’t attended school in months. No one’s heard her voice. I’m genuinely scared for the safety of my sister and my heart is absolutely broken this holiday season. Again if you hear ANYTHING AT ALL please let me know!

I don’t play about my siblings whether I have to take this to the highest power possible or physically come to Tennessee and find my sister and make sure she’s safe I will make it happen."

If you see them, please call Law Enforcement immediately.

10/15/2025

Happy Fall Y'all! 🍁🍂🍁 - in

08/16/2025

Hey Bristol TN/VA Friends! 👋

I am looking for some local businesses to follow and possibly feature in our email newsletter launching in about 3 weeks. Do you know a business or have a favorite spot in town? Tag them or mention them here.

Tap the link of our newsletter to join in. 👇

- Devon

08/16/2025

Hi Y'all, I recently started...
something called Tri-Cities Circle – it’s a free weekly email that rounds up local events, hidden gems, and good stories from around here. - We will launch in 2-3 weeks.

Tricitiescircle.beehiiv.com

The whole idea is simple:
• Help folks around here find fun things to do
• Shine a light on small local businesses
• And share a few stories that make this place feel even more like home.

If you ever find yourself saying, “I didn’t even know that was happening, or I did not know that business was there...” this might be for you.

I’m not selling anything – it’s just my way of getting plugged in and helping people stay connected.

Excited to be here and looking forward to meeting more of y’all!

Photo taken downtown Elizabethton, Tennessee.

07/26/2025

Tax Free Weekend is here! Do not forget to shop Local! 🤑😎

11/16/2024

11/13/2024

Skate by the Doe Presented by Carter County Bank ice skating rink announced they will not open for the 2024 season. 😢

⚠️ HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️

Elizabethton Parks & Recreation Announces 2024 Skate By The Doe Cancellation Due to Recent Storm Impacts

Elizabethton Parks & Recreation regrets to announce that this year’s Skate by the Doe Presented by Carter County Bank ice skating rink will not open for the 2024 season. Due to the recent effects of Hurricane Helene and its significant damage to the parks, the challenging decision was made to cancel this beloved seasonal event.