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Articles and Itineraries

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Let’s take a long walk down by the Stones River, The trails and the boardwalks they go on for miles, Plunk an acorn off one of the bridges, Breath in the blossoms stay for a while. Written about the Murfreesboro Greenway System in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Murfreesboro Day Trip

Donuts from Blackbird Bakery Donuts in Bristol, TN

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee

Big Bear mountain coaster roars up ahead, The hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, People as sweet as the cinnamon bread, Leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Tern Club serves mocktails in Knoxville, TN

Mocktails in Knoxville

A variety of barbecue from Nashville's Martin's Bar-B-Que

Made Tennessee Bucket List Barbecue Spots

Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Indoor ropes course at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN

Indoor Winter Activities in Tennessee

Watauga Lake

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Nashville’s Award-Winning Food Scene

Award-Winning Nashville Restaurants

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