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Fish on display at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Discover Unique Species at the Tennessee Aquarium

A sun rise over the Tennessee River Valley near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Day Trip Ideas Near Chattanooga

Can’t-miss Spots for Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN

Small Town Music Sites

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

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

Boating on Norris Lake in Tennessee

Tennessee Water Activities

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

Miniature horses at family-friendly Skyland Ranch in Sevierville TN

Family Vacation in the Smokies

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