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Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Dickson Williams Mansion in Greeneville TN

Greeneville History and Cuisine

Date night in Knoxville

Foodie Guide to Knoxville

Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

Cell block at historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary

Meet Tennessee's Ghosts

The river is rumbling, tumbling down over the rock, Causing a cool mist to rise, The steady, thundering roar never stops, Under the Rock Island sky. Written about the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Hike to the Best Waterfalls

Splash pad in Central Park in Livingston, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Your Best Life in Livingston

Hiwassee River, open this autumn and winter in Tennessee

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips

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

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