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."
All in Southeast Road Trips
Experience Gulf Shores, Alabama and the surrounding area. Explore beaches, check out historic sites, savor coastal cuisine and wake up to some spectacular sunrises. There’s so much to see and do along Alabama’s beaches.
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.
Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee has become a mecca for rowers from across the country. The site hosts several collegiate and prep school regattas throughout the year. It is also used for training by schools and colleges across the country.
In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, in the small community of Chestnut Hill, TN a golden retriever named “Duke” seeks out one of the most highly guarded recipes in the country. His story is told in the Bush’s Visitors Center, an interactive center complete with a General Store and Restaurant. Here’s what you can see and do while you are at the Bush’s Visitor Center.
With National Forests, Wilderness areas, two large lakes and Cherokee Tribal lands encompassing most of the county, the population of Graham County remains small at just over 8,000 people. At the center of it all is the tiny town of Robbinsville, home of a country music hitmaker, a legendary Cherokee chief and a cross cultural vibe fueling interest in this slice of the Great Smoky Mountains.
With one foot in Tennessee and the other in Virginia you’re not just in Bristol, you are in a special STATE of mind. Here the music of the mountains made history, chasing outlaws moved to the last great colosseum, and nature’s wide paintbrush created a backdrop of sparkling waters and majestic mountains. Bristol may be small on the map but it’s BIG when it comes to things to do.
At the junction of Interstates 77 and 40 you’ll find Statesville, North Carolina. It’s a place where balloons fly high, bourbon and beer flow freely and a place where you’ll find plenty of things to do. Here’s a look at the city where “it all comes together.“