Tennessee

The Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is a popular visitor destination in the downtown district

Bicentennial Rap: The story behind the cringiest official state song of all 50 states

A fellow failed rapper breaks down what is probably the worst rap song ever recorded The year was 1993. The mighty Mountaineers of Heritage High School were planning on heading to Roane State Community College for an annual academic competition. In order to give the school its best chance to compete, our beloved English teacher Mrs. Bradshaw was looking for

the tennessee welcomes you sign next to the new tennessee georgia border

Tennessee-Georgia Border Controversy: A Mistake That Might Reshape the State

The strange mistake that reshaped the state of Tennessee (literally) and why Georgia isn’t happy about it There’s a dispute along the Tennessee-Georgia border. It goes far beyond the singing of Rocky Top and red-clad adults who like to bark at football games. It’s a water war, y’all, with headwaters that go back more than 200 years. It’s a dispute

Johnny Cash's Museum in Nashville, TN

Why Does Tennessee Have So Many State Songs and Why Are So Few of Them Good?

How many state songs does Tennessee have? Nobody seems to know Tennessee has HOW many state songs? Even the state’s official website doesn’t seem to know for sure, listing 11. However, further research reveals three songs that were reportedly added to the list in 2023 and 2024 that don’t make the state’s list. And perhaps two more that may have

Spring Mountain Farms Fried Chicken

These 5 Restaurants Serve the Best Fried Chicken in Pigeon Forge

I tried yardbirds at more than 24 eateries in Pigeon Forge – these were my findings In my experience, when it comes to cuisine in the South, I think barbecue is probably most people’s first association. Especially in Tennessee. But the Smokies are also a great place to find Southern-style crispy fowl done just right. With that in mind, I took