5 of the Best Overlooked Hikes near Knoxville
When you’re exploring the depths and wonders of East Tennessee, where to start? It’s brimming with so much nature and so many things to do it can be a bit overwhelming—from trekking the depths of the Great Smoky Mountains to learning the ins and outs at Ijams Nature Center in town. But as you conquer […]
6 Winter Getaways Within an Easy Drive of Knoxville
Congratulations: You survived the holiday rush and another gathering of the misfit family tribe. Feel like you now need a vacation? You’re not alone, and fortunately, there are plenty of convenient local getaways that provide easy options to get the heck out of town for a weekend (or longer). Leave the pressure of holiday shopping […]
48 Hours of Adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains
From Dolly Parton to Ronnie Milsap, some of the greatest country musicians of all time have written songs about the Smokies, and it’s no wonder why. Part of the Appalachian Mountain strand, Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans the Tennessee-North Carolina border, and with a deep history and rich culture, the Smoky Mountains really are […]