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Articles and Itineraries

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A rendering of Anakeesta's Firefly Experience, a new immersive component of the park coming in 2026 which will replicate the magical glow of the iconic Smokies' synchronous fireflies in Gatlinburg

New Experiences in 2026

Kayak on the Duck River, Little waves from the paddle , Drift ‘cross the water, Dip your hand in the cool, In the middle of summer. Written about the Duck River in Middle Tennessee.

Activities Close to Nashville

Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Chattanooga, TN Sponsored

Chattanooga: An Urban-Nature Hub

Live music performance in Jackson, Tennessee

Spend Summer in Jackson

Southall's signature restaurant

MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee

Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN Sponsored

Pigeon Forge Entertainment

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

Let It Glow at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Choose Your West Tennessee Winter Vacation

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