Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
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When Fall arrives, people plan out routes to go and see Mother Nature’s spectacular shows of color. In the Great Smoky Mountains you will find one route includes stops to bring back a taste of the season, freshly harvested apples.
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.
Giant trees filled with lights, streets filled with marching bands and decorated floats, and holiday music emanating from the state, it’s Christmas time in East Tennessee and if you’re looking for things to do, you have plenty of choices.
The twists and turns of route 116 take you deep into the hills of East Tennessee as well as the area's coal mining past. It’s the perfect route for a fall road trip.
The Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau line the two sides of the Great Valley in Tennessee. While seeing these mountain ranges rise up in the distance is beautiful, overlooks along the tops of the mountains can be downright stunning. Here are five easy to reach overlooks where you can get a unique view of Tennessee.
When it comes to colorful places, Knoxville certainly fits the bill. From the golden sphere in the middle of it all to a wide staircase on the edge of Downtown, color is what you’ll find on a visit to the place once called a “Scruffy City.”
The Green McAdoo Cultural Center tells the story of the Clinton 12. It opened in 2006 and this year became part of the Tennessee State Museum system and a featured spot on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. This is a look at the ribbon cutting and celebration for the beginning of the Clinton 12’s next chapter.
