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Nov 2

Nov 2 Crossville, Tennessee - The crossroads of the Cumberland Plateau

Weekend Getaways, Road Trips, Historic Places, Upper Cumberland, Small Towns

Crossville is the crossroads of the Cumberland Plateau. It's a place with many stories to tell, natural wonders to amaze you , and a few surprises to keep you coming back for more. Here's a guide about what to see and do in Crossville, Tennessee.

Sep 3

Sep 3 St. Paul, Virginia - Tiny Town Offering Big Adventures

Clayton Hensley

Weekend Getaways, Road Trips, Natural Wonders, Small Towns

From Virginia’s “hidden river” to more than 8-miles of hiking trails and more than a hundred miles of OHV trails, St. Paul, Virginia welcomes people looking for adventure. Here’s my guide to the big adventures you’ll find in this tiney town.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Treasures in the Old 96 District of South Carolina

Clayton Hensley

Weekend Getaways, Small Towns

Treasures of all kinds abound in South Carolina’s Old 96 District. Gold mines, a freshwater coast, charming small towns, and a one of a kind drive-in theater await visitors to this part of the Palmetto State.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Discovering unique history on a Southwest Virginia road trip

Clayton Hensley

Historic Places, Road Trips, Small Towns

A cotton mill town'; the “capital” of one of the country’s richest coalfields; and a town with a “salty” past are all places in Southwest Virginia where unique history makes for a great road trip.

Jan 21

Jan 21 Smithville, Tennesse, a great road trip destination

Clayton Hensley

Road Trips, Small Towns

Entrepreneurial spirit, civic pride and a desire to focus on its natural setting work to make the sleepy town of Smithville a must-see destination in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Just minutes from Center Hill Lake, Smithville sits amidst the rolling hills and farms of Middle Tennessee. Visitors will find plenty of charm at every turn on a road trip to this All-American destination.

Jan 11

Jan 11 Three East Tennessee towns filled with history and charm

Clayton Hensley

Historic Places, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways, Small Towns

Small towns dot the landscape of East Tennessee. One was home to the first President to be impeached, another was the site of an historic Civil Rights event and the third is home to an historic inn that's been a destination since 1824.

Dec 17

Dec 17 Surprises await visitors to St. Paul, Virgina

Clayton Hensley

Food Finds, Weekend Getaways, Small Towns

Throughout Southwest Virginia there are mountains of treasures waiting to be discovered. One of those treasures is the small town of St. Paul on the scenic Clinch River. While only a thousand people live here, St. Paul is packed with surprises including a top notch boutique hotel and farm to table restaurant serving up Southern hospitality and a taste of the Hells Kitchen television show.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Unique small town shopping destinations

Clayton Hensley

Small Towns

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