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The wild Ocoee River roars, Over rocks it rolls and pours, Feel the swirling water splash, A roller coaster in a raft. Written about White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Tennessee Trip Guide Summer Travel Inspiration

Tennessee Trip Guide Summer Travel Inspiration
Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, TN Sponsored

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies

Don't Miss the Wilderness at the Smokies
Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Slab of mouthwatering ribs, brisket, smoked chicken and all the fixings enjoyed outside on Bain Barbecue's patio in Memphis TN

BBQ Places in Memphis

BBQ Places in Memphis
Dollywood Harvest Celebration, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Fall Festivals

Tennessee Fall Festivals
Blueberry pancakes at Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies
Pancakes and Where to Stay in the Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies

Where to Sleep and Eat Smokies
Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Small Towns Near Big Cities
Stan Perkins, son of the late Carl Perkins, and LOLO are two of the many artists that entertain visitors in Jackson, Tennessee. Sponsored

Live Music Spots in Jackson

Live Music Spots in Jackson