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Articles and Itineraries

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Bleubird : An East Tennessee Roadtrip

Smokies Family Road Trip

Smokies Family Road Trip
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

14 Secret Kayaking Spots
Child meeting a goat at the Noble Springs Dairy Farm in Franklin, TN

Kids' Guide to Franklin

Kids' Guide to Franklin

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas
The smiling spice queen chef stands tall,  Against an ornate restaurant wall, Ginger and cumin fill the mouthwatering air,  Maneet Chauhan - the master of masterpiece Indian fare. Written about Maneet Chauhan who is a Nashville, Tennessee chef.

James Beard Chefs

James Beard Chefs
A friendly little town up on the plateau,  A hustle and bustle remedy, They’re quick with a handshake and a hello, Welcome to Cookeville, in the heart of Tennessee. Written about Historic Downtown Cookeville, Tennessee.

Spend Day Small Town Cookeville TN

Spend Day Small Town Cookeville TN
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones VillageBrooks Shaw’s Old Country Store Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Step Back in Time
Can’t-miss Spots for Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots
Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville