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Articles and Itineraries

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Winding mountain road through colorful autumn forest

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee
The roar of the river over the rocks,  The scent of pine and hemlock,  The spray of the mist touches your skin,  Carried on a waterfall wind. Written about Stinging Fork Falls in Spring City, Tennessee.

Stunning Waterfall Hikes

Stunning Waterfall Hikes
A breeze blows through the leaves on a Smoky Mountain top, As a Tennessee mocking bird sings, Two lovers side by side, On a front porch mountain top swing. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies
Courtesy of the Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Discover Unique Species at the Tennessee Aquarium

Discover Unique Species at the Tennessee Aquarium
Downtown Knoxville

Have Winter Romance Knoxville

Have Winter Romance Knoxville
Can’t-miss Spots for Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots
Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall
Maury County, TN Sponsored

A Weekend in Maury County

A Weekend in Maury County
Pin oaks line the streets, people stroll by, Welcome in’s call out from open store doors. Find cool shade in the awnings and blue in the sky, Linden, Tennessee is what you’ve been looking for. Written about Linden, Tennessee.

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville