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
When talking about battlefields in the South most people think about the Civil War. South Carolina is where the War Between the States began, but it’s also home to some important Revolutionary War sites too. For years, I’ve seen signs for the Ninety-Six National Historic Site but never really knew much about it until I finally got to visit. Here is a look at what you’ll find at this historical park.
Each day thousands of cars rush through the Pigeon River Gorge and past the Waterville Road exit at the Tennessee/North Carolina State Line. However, most people probably don’t realize the natural wonders lying just a couple of miles away inside the Big Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Deep roots in music, deep gorges and a deep love for nature all fuel a small-town vibe in Sparta unlike any other you’ll find in Tennessee. It’s a town countless people have passed through over the years, and now more than ever there are plenty of reasons to stop and stay awhile.
Sparta, Tennessee is only 90 minutes from Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga and if you’re looking for a rush involving water, then this place in “The Land of Falling Water” is just the place for you.
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.
For decades a stretch of the Foothills Parkway about a mile and a half long remained incomplete. Now thanks to a mix of engineering and funding, this “missing link” allows people access to the entire stretch between Wears Valley (near Pigeon Forge) and Walland (near Townsend).
When it comes to distilled spirits the state of Tennessee is legendary. While Dickel and Daniels have become household names around the world, some craft distilleries across the state are also making a name for themselves. One of those is Old Glory Distilling in Clarksville which opened in the fall of 2016.
When Tennessee celebrated its 100th and 200th birthdays the people of the state got a couple of great presents that are sure to be around for a long time.
