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The Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga TN

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs

Chattanooga Itinerary for History Buffs
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

Romantic Getaways
Rock climbing at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering

Tennessee’s Epic Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail
A cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Civil War Places

Civil War Places
A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Day Trip to Clarksville
Tern Club serves mocktails in Knoxville, TN

Mocktails in Knoxville

Mocktails in Knoxville
Hickory smoked ribs falling off the bone, Grab a pound of beef brisket take it on home, Fingers dripping with barbecue, Me and you and Rendezvous. Written about Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous in Memphis, Tennessee.

Beale Street Food Guide

Beale Street Food Guide
Maury County, TN Sponsored

A Weekend in Maury County

A Weekend in Maury County