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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."

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A treasured collection on the UT campus: The McClung Museum
Mar 12

Mar 12 A treasured collection on the UT campus: The McClung Museum

Clayton Hensley
Great Attractions, Historic Places

Hidden away on the University of Tennessee campus you can take a trip through Ancient Egypt, prehistoric times and the Civil War all in one special museum.

Celebrating a new era and a golden anniversary -Saturday Afternoon in NOLA
Feb 23

Feb 23 Celebrating a new era and a golden anniversary -Saturday Afternoon in NOLA

Clayton Hensley
Road Trips

While the big crowds gather for Endymion in Uptown New Orleans, two other good sized parades are rolling in Uptown.  This year, one celebrated a new era while the other celebrated a golden anniversary.

Arts, letters and dreams on parade - Friday night parades in NOLA
Feb 18

Feb 18 Arts, letters and dreams on parade - Friday night parades in NOLA

Clayton Hensley

Friday night parades before Mardi Gras have become a long standing tradition in New Orleans.  The night is filled with a great deal of mystery, magic and a little mayhem. 

Ancient Legends and High Heeled Shoes - Thursday Night Parades in Uptown NOLA
Feb 18

Feb 18 Ancient Legends and High Heeled Shoes - Thursday Night Parades in Uptown NOLA

Clayton Hensley
Road Trips

The Thursday before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) three krewes put on parades in Uptown.  It's the start of a six day frenzy of parades in New Orleans lasting almost to the end of the Carnival season. 

A taste of Mardi Gras 2018
Feb 18

Feb 18 A taste of Mardi Gras 2018

Clayton Hensley
Road Trips

Mardi Gras in New Orleans should be on your bucket list.  And if you think it's all just a drunken boob fest, then think again. 

Waterfalls frozen in time
Jan 13

Jan 13 Waterfalls frozen in time

Clayton Hensley
Natural Wonders, Scenic Drives

When there's a deep freeze in Tennessee, the region's waterfalls transform into something quite magical. 

The lights of Christmas past - Downtown Clinton
Dec 16

Dec 16 The lights of Christmas past - Downtown Clinton

Clayton Hensley

Small town charm, antiques and lots of lights make a stroll through Downtown Clinton a bit magical this time of year. 

Light up the holidays in Maryville
Dec 14

Dec 14 Light up the holidays in Maryville

Clayton Hensley
Weekend Getaways

Heading Downtown for the holidays is coming back into style.  Check out what's happening in Downtown Maryville.

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