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The air is as still as the water, Your kayak floats silently by, Only the sound of the paddle, Under the Tennessee sky. Written about Battle Creek in Marion County, Tennessee.

14 Secret Kayaking Spots

Green McAdoo Cultural Center

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

Explore the Arts, Iconic Attractions and Outdoor Adventure on Our Pie in the Sky Trail

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Standing at Ease - A Primer for Clarksville’s Culinary Trail

The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville, TN Sponsored

Memphis Civil Rights Stops

Waterfalls in Putnam County, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

Inside of Love Peace & Pho, Nashville

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee

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

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