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Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas
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

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies
View of Tellico River in the winter time

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips
Outdoor patio dining at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee

Must Visit Food Stops Tennessee
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
Dog-friendly patio of JC Holdway restaurant in Knoxville

Ultimate Dog-Friendly Guide

Ultimate Dog-Friendly Guide
A pair of cyclists bike through the Upper Sequatchie Valley.

Perfect Cycling Trip in East Tennessee

Perfect Cycling Trip in East Tennessee
Fans in the Titans Stadium during a football game.

Nashville Sports Attractions

Nashville Sports Attractions