First Friday will take place Downtown celebrating Music, Shopping, Dining, & Fun! Explore our boutiques, vintage shops, and art-centric spaces as you enjoy performances and live music on our lively streets. Treat yourself to drinks and great food at one of our downtown establishments, while experiencing the warmth of our community and bustling district!

Music

• Elk Avenue (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
• Covered Bridge Park (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
• Riverside Taphouse (9 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

Shopping til 8:00 p.m.

• Allstar Sports & Country Crafts (530 E Elk Ave) – Open until 6 PM
• Auntie A’s Barkery (520 E Elk Ave) – Pet photo booth opportunity
• Cottage Boutique (543 E Elk Ave) – complimentary wine & crackers
• Duck Crossing (515 E Elk Ave) – Lucky Duck game a chance to win prizes
• Fletcher’s Homemade (510 E Elk Ave) – Learn about sewing class opportunities
• Glow Herbals (527 E Elk Ave) – 25% off bulk & powdered herbs and herb book raffle
• Hellbender Outfitters (547 E Elk Avenue) – Extended shopping hours for all your outdoor gear needs
• Joy’s Fabulous Finds (527 E Elk Ave) – Sidewalk sale + special discounts
• The Curious Moon Apothecary (624 E Elk Ave) – Make your own Luck Jars and B2G1F candles
• The Wildwood Flower Co. (604 E Elk Ave) – Fresh Flowers-To-Go
• Wayward Springs (441 E Elk Ave) – Live art demonstrations from Art by Em

Dining featuring First Friday Specials

• Big Dan’s BBQ (633 E Elk Ave)
• Kim’s Coffee & Espresso (528 E Elk Ave) – First Friday Frappucino
• Simple Blessings General Store (508 E Elk Ave) – First Friday Not So Simple Shake
• Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering (528 E Elk Ave) – First Friday Fabulous Fudgy Tower
• Southern Restaurant (408 E Elk Ave) – Taco Salad Special
• Sweetsie Treats (438 E Elk Ave) – Boba Smoothie First Friday special
• The Coffee Company (444 E Elk Ave) – First Friday Refreshers: Strawberry Acia & Peach Mango Lemonade

Fun 

•  Adult Summer Reading Program Kickoff (Breezeway) – Grab your June BINGO sheet to get a head start on summer reading 
• B&C Music (429 E Elk Ave) – Learn about music lesson opportunities
• Elizabethton Escape (437 E Elk Ave) – Retro Arcade games fun for the whole family
• Made on Elk (526 E Elk Ave) – Pottery wheel demonstrations + $5 First Friday open studio for members/returning students
• Natural Kneads (Breezeway) – 5-minute free massages
• Pedals on Rails (Walk of Honor) – Electric bike test rides
•  Pet-Friendly Downtown Launch (Breezeway) – Main Street Elizabethton program details & East TN Spay & Neuter raffle 
• The Commission Venue (524 E Elk Ave) – New Grand Opening
• Undervalley Dragway (516 E Elk Ave) – Learn more about their slot car dragway and road course
• Workout Anytime (Breezeway) – Interactive selfie station

First Friday is proudly presented by: Main Street Elizabethton Tour Carter County Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation