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Articles and Itineraries

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A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Beyond the Barrels
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
Springfield, TN Sponsored

Discover Springfield

Discover Springfield
Family fun on Douglas Lake Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies
Rendezvous Memphis Barbecue

Beale Street Food Guide

Beale Street Food Guide
Dog's POV on her Knoxville dogcation in Tennessee

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend
Ripley’s Aquarium of The Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee
Small town sidewalks, hardware stores, Ice cream, diners open doors, Make circle around the square, Feels like you’re home everywhere. Written about Downtown Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Take Day Trip These 9 Tennessee Towns

Take Day Trip These 9 Tennessee Towns
Bleubird : An East Tennessee Roadtrip

Smokies Family Road Trip

Smokies Family Road Trip