Below are this year’s estimates on when we expect East Tennessee to reach peak fall foilage by county There is a grove of trees somewhat near the entrance to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains, and it is my favorite spot to view the fall foliage. I’m not sure what the type of trees are, but the grove is
The true story of how a community became “Nameless” Just about 30 minutes northwest of Cookeville, Tennessee, and about an hour-and-a-half east from Nashville, lies a town that goes by no name at all – Nameless, Tennessee. The unincorporated community has less than 100 citizens and has had mixed stories about how it gained its incredulous name. But the main
Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville cuts ribbon on its latest expansion As I drove up the winding driveway of Ancient Lore Village, I passed a golf cart in which the person behind the wheel had elf ears. I knew I had arrived at the right place. Ancient Lore Village is something out of a fairytale with cobblestone lining the houses
Local offers the top 6 don’ts of going to a Rod Run car show event in Tennessee Twice a year in the Smokies, classic car collectors, dealers and enthusiasts flock to Pigeon Forge for the Rod Runs. It’s a multi-tiered event that all but takes over the Appalachian tourist town with wheeling, dealing, cruising and more. If you’ve been coming
Tips on avoiding the crowds and skipping the long lines at the Dollywood theme park As someone who has been to their fair share of theme parks like Walt Disney World and Dollywood, I know they all have one thing in common – they’re crowded. At times I am begging to find a park veteran who can give me their
This stunning waterfall near the Smoky Mountains is only a short hike away, but here’s what you should know “The Jungle Book” was written as a collection of stories and poems about a boy named Mowgli, who grew up in the jungle and was cared for by several animals. There have been several film adaptations over the years. One of
The third slowest month in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park might surprise you As someone who has lived in East Tennessee for many years now, I was surprised to learn the third slowest month in the Smoky Mountains. The first was not surprising. But the third least visited month? I was mildly surprised, to say the least. According to
How to order the former ‘secret menu’ items from Pal’s Sudden Service Somewhere out there, fast-food test kitchens are cooking up wonders to present to the rest of the world. That’s how KFC delivered the Double Down – a questionable chicken sandwich that used breaded chicken breasts instead of bread. But those of us in the know don’t need to
A Gatlinburg resident shares his secrets and insider tips on cheap things to do in the Smokies Traveling can be quite expensive. With the costs of everyday life adding up, it can be difficult to save money for vacation. But as a local, I can personally attest that when you visit Gatlinburg, there are a few ways to stretch your
Roots to Dolly Parton’s early career can still be found throughout the Smokies When you have lived around East Tennessee as long as I have, you start to play a little game I like to call “Six Degrees of Separation, Dolly Parton Edition”. For instance, if you live in Morristown, maybe you’ve met Dr. Gregg Perry. He graduated from the