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 Great Attractions
Treasures from the past draw thousands of people to Clinton, TN for one weekend in the fall. The Clinch River Fall Antiques Festival is coming October 11th & 12th.
The history of Oak Ridge is rooted in America’s resolve to bring World War II to an end and the pursuit of scientific advancement. That spirit continues today and there is a special tour that lets you in on some of the “secrets” of the city and takes you to places you likely won’t see any other way. The Department of Energy Bus Tours run for several months of the year, all beginning at the American Museum of Science and Energy. Here is what you’ll see along the way.
One of the joys of traveling is getting a taste of other cultures so it’s great when you can do that without having to travel very far. Each year when Dollywood opens for a new season, the world comes to the theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Festival of Nations offers park guests a taste of music, entertainment, and food from around the world without leaving the park.
The 2019 addition of Wildwood Grove at Dollywood (the park’s biggest expansion to date) is sure to delight long time Dollywood fans and inspire new ones. But with more than three decades coming before this addition there have been many other big additions that have come and gone. Here is a look at some of them.
From the days when European Settlers first crossed into the region to the time when Knoxville hosted the world, the East Tennessee History Center puts hundreds of years of stories about this part of the Volunteer State all under one roof.
What do a mountain lake, a grand canyon, wild ponies and an historic route to the west have in common? You can find them all in Southwest Virginia at a State Park. Here are a few choice parks to fall in love with in the Old Dominion.
With more than 50 parks to choose from, Tennessee State Parks provide plenty of opportunities for adventure, history and relaxation. Here are just a few parks worth paying a visit.
A stroll along the river is often magical on its own, but when you add holiday displays filled with two-million lights, it becomes extraordinary. Christmas on the Cumberland in Clarksville is the centerpiece of Christmas Celebrations in that city, but there’s plenty to see beyond the riverfront.
