All Things Tennessee

[image] One of Tennessee’s most stunning cave hikes is along the Hazard Cave & Natural Bridge Trail at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park, where a short but unforgettable loop leads you through some of the most beautiful rock country on the Cumberland Plateau. This roughly 2 to 2.5-mile

[image] In just a week and a half on July 18th, the Lynnville Blackberry Festival in Tennessee returns to fill this small Giles County town with one of the sweetest summer celebrations around. Held in Lynnville’s historic downtown, the one-day festival runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and

[image] Tennessee’s Covered Bridges In-Half-A-Day Road Trip will take you to visit the state's five beautiful covered bridges where quiet waterways, mountain scenery, and generations of local history come together...with just 3.5 hours of driving needed: 📍Elizabethton Covered Bridge

[image] It doesn’t get any more unique in Tennessee than spending a few nights at the royal castle known as the Williamswood Castle in Knoxville! Tucked away in South Knoxville along the Tennessee River, this private stone castle feels worlds away from the city, even though downtown

[video] You never know who you can help, love on, lift up or support just by being you and being present! 🙏🙌💜

[image] In Gallatin, Tennessee you can stop by Top Hog BBQ for some of the state’s most delicious catfish and barbecue! This no-frills local favorite sits at 642 Blythe Street and has built the kind of reputation that keeps the dining room busy with both hometown regulars and out-of-town

[image] In Tennessee, you can find the Narrows of Harpeth Tunnel in Harpeth River State Park, where a short walk leads to one of the state’s most unusual historic sights. Also called the Montgomery Bell Tunnel, this 290-foot passage was cut through limestone in 1819 to move water across

[image] In the little town of Christiana, Tennessee…you’ll find Miller’s Grocery, A Country Cafe serving up scratch-made Southern comfort food inside an old country store that has been part of the community since 1947. The building has that worn-in, small-town feel people love, with

[video] Savage Gulf State Park is just south of Beersheba Springs, TN, in Middle Tennessee. I haven't been but it's now on my list of spots to visit!

[image] Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee has officially proclaimed June as "Nuclear Family Month," making a clear stand by prioritizing traditional family structures over Pride Month observances. This resolution highlights the importance of strong, stable households with moms,

[image] In Mason, Tennessee you’ll find the 100+ year-old Bozo’s Hot Pit Bar-B-Q serving up classic Tennessee barbecue that’s been drawing in both locals and road-trippers since 1923. This longtime roadside spot still feels like stepping back in time, with its original lunch counter, old

[image] In just a few days, the 5th Annual Peach Cobbler Festival in Murfreesboro, Tennessee kicks off, bringing a full day of sweet treats, shopping, and family fun to Lane Agri-Park on Saturday, August 8. The celebration runs from 10 AM to 4 PM and spreads through two indoor buildings

[image] You wont find another diner in Tennessee with the old-school feel quite like that of SteelWheel Corner in the town of Benton! Located along US-411, this colorful restaurant brings the 1950s back to life inside a restored service station filled with shiny chrome, vintage signs,

[image] Starting September 12th in Crossville, Tennessee…the Upper Cumberland Apple Festival is back as one of the best events of the year here in the Volunteer State! This two-day fall celebration fills the Crossville Fairgrounds with apple treats, live music, family fun, and rows of

[image] One of Tennessee’s most incredible riverside walks is found at the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, where clear mountain water cuts through a rugged gorge just a short drive from Chattanooga. This beautiful area sits between Signal Mountain and Mowbray Mountain, with North

[image] In the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee you can head to Mama’s Farmhouse for a true Southern meal served the old-fashioned way. This spot opened in 2009 and was built around recipes from the Johnson family’s great-grandmother, the woman they called “Mama.” Instead of a

[image] At the Rose Garden Restaurant in Tennessee you’ll find some of the most delicious homemade pie you’ve ever bitten into! The pie case is the first thing worth talking about here, with homemade slices like chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, peanut butter fudge, caramel fudge,

[image] The little “twin towns” of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee let you stand with one foot in each state, right along the bright blue line painted across the old steel bridge that spans the Toccoa-Ocoee River. These two former mining towns sit face-to-face and share

[video] 🚨 Tennessee fam, buckle up ~ Dolly just gave us the ultimate road trip upgrade! 🦋🎸☕ Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville (I-65 Exit 22, about an hour south of Nashville) officially opened its doors this week with a bang ~ and Dolly herself showed up to cut the

[image] Tennessee might be best known for country music, but some of its greatest attractions have nothing to do with Nashville. 🍂 From misty mountain peaks and scenic drives to hidden waterfalls and underground lakes, the Volunteer State is packed with natural beauty. These are some

[image] In the little Tennessee town of Bell Buckle, the RC Cola-MoonPie Festival always makes for one of the summer’s most memorable events and is set to take place again this June 20th! Running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., this well-known celebration turns the quiet downtown into a full day

[image] In Kingsport, Tennessee… Phil’s Dream Pit serves up some of the most delicious barbecue you’ll find anywhere in the state! This local favorite opened in 2008 after Phil Pipkin bought a smoker, started cooking for friends and neighbors, and eventually turned that dream into a

[image] At the Depot Bottom Country Store in McMinnville, Tennessee you’ll find the kind of old-school country cooking that makes a small place feel famous. Set at 215 Bridge Street in the Depot Bottom area, right across from Riverside Cemetery, this local favorite has the feel of a true

[image] On Tennessee’s Ultimate No Hiking Waterfalls Road Trip, you’ll visit 8 stunning falls without needing to hike to reach the incredible view at each one! The journey begins near Tellico Plains, where Bald River Falls drops about 90 feet beside the road, making it one of the most

[image] In Townsend, Tennessee you’ll find the Tuckaleechee Caverns as one the Great Smoky Mountains’ largest and oldest underground caverns! This hidden world has been forming for millions of years, and today you can explore it on paved paths that wind through huge open chambers, tight

[image] One of the Smoky Mountains' most beautiful riverside "waterfalls hikes" takes you along the Deep Creek Waterfalls Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where you can see three different falls along one easy trail. The 2.4-mile loop follows along the creek, with several

[image] In Cleveland, Tennessee you can head to the Rebel Drive-in for some of the most delicious biscuits and gravy in the state, along with the kind of old-school Southern comfort food that has kept locals coming back for years. This small, simple restaurant on South Lee Highway still

[image] In the Great Smoky Mountains, you can walk a trail steps from the river before reaching the beautiful Huskey Branch Falls where you can cool off in a beautiful little swimming hole area where the falls cascade into the river below! This peaceful hike starts in the Elkmont area

[image] In just two weeks, Tennessee’s 3rd annual Blackberry Festival gets underway in the town of Powell, TN near Knoxville, always making for one of the best small-town events of the early summer in the Volunteer State! Set for Saturday, June 27th, this easygoing summer festival will

[image] One of Tennessee's most historic and scenic bridges...the Byrd Lake Bridge and dam can be found at Cumberland Mountain State Park, where it makes for a beautiful place to visit any time of year. The old bridge and dam were built using local Crab Orchard sandstone, and you’ll see

[image] The Lost Towns of the Great Smoky Mountains Road Trip leads you to 7 ghost towns scattered through the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, each one holding onto pieces of the people who once called these hollers home: 📍Ghost Town of Little Greenbrier 📍Proctor Ghost Town

[image] In Rogersville, Tennessee, Hoot N Hollar Cafe is the kind of small backroad spot that feels like it belongs exactly where it is. Set in one of Tennessee’s oldest towns, with roots going back to 1775 and a historic downtown tied to founder Joseph Rogers, this little cafe fits

[image] In Tennessee, you can hike to the ruins of an old coal mining operation while following a rugged creekside trail filled with boulders, cascades, deep woods, and one of the prettiest waterfall payoffs on the Cumberland Plateau. Just outside Dayton, TN...Laurel-Snow State Natural

[image] The Riverstone Family Restaurant in Townsend, Tennessee, is a beloved "Smoky Mountain classic" where you can enjoy authentic Southern home cooking in a warm, rustic atmosphere. Opened in 2004 by Terry and Belinda Haley, this local favorite has built a reputation for serving some

[image] At “Arch Lake” in Tennessee, you can rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard and paddle directly under the stunning arch on this lake’s beautiful teal water! Found inside Pickett CCC Memorial State Park near Jamestown, Arch Lake is one of those Tennessee places that looks almost too

[image] On June 20th in the little town of Monterey, Tennessee you can attend the Watermelon Crawl Festival, which takes place right downtown for the sixth straight year and always makes for one of this area's most memorable summer events! Running from 10 AM to 3 PM on June 20, 2026,

[image] You can find the Blowing Cave Mill tucked at the foot of English Mountain near Sevierville, Tennessee, where it still feels like a quiet piece of old Smoky Mountain life. Built in 1870 by brothers Elbert and William Early, the mill once served nearby farm families by grinding

[image] On May 9th in Portland, Tennessee the 85th Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival takes place, bringing a full day packed with things to see and do from start to finish. You can walk through more than 250 vendor booths, catch live music on two different stages, and watch

[image] One of Great Smoky Mountains’ eeriest places you can still explore…the Old Wonderland Hotel is tucked inside Tennessee’s Elkmont Historic District, where a lonely stone staircase, old chimneys, and broken foundations are all that remain of a once-grand mountain getaway. Built in

[image] On July 11th in East Tennessee, you can attend the Mountain City Sunflower Festival and experience one of this area’s most memorable summer events! Held on July 11th, 2026 from 9AM to 4PM at Johnson County High School in Mountain City, this yearly gathering brings together a full

[image] This coming weekend in Tennessee, June 6th marks the start of the Tennessee Peach Festival that runs for two straight days as one of the best events of the warm season here in the Cookeville area! Held June 6th and 7th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Fairground Lane, this