Originally a family's private mountaintop getaway built in 1969, The Swag welcomed visitors for the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, which inspired them to become a luxury retreat. Set along the Cataloochee Divide in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it now has a loyal group of annual guests that return season after season, from April to November. A couple who … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Swag
Weekend Guide to Bryson City and Cherokee, North Carolina
While most think of Tennessee when it comes to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is a portion in North Carolina as well. The border between the states is dotted with scenic towns that make for an ideal weekend getaway. Bryson City has its roots in the railroad, which still influences it today, while Cherokee is a Native American reservation that is the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Bryson City and Cherokee, North Carolina
The South’s Best Gaming Towns
A few places might come to mind when you think of casino destinations, but did you know gaming is legal in certain parts of the South? They are allowed by law generally because they are on tribal lands or considered to be on the water, using a series of loopholes. Try your luck in any of these destinations, which have much more to offer than games of chance. Tunica, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Gaming Towns
Film Friday: Boy Erased
Based on the book of the same name, Boy Erased tells the true story of the son of a Baptist pastor who is sent to a gay conversion program. Lucas Hedges stars alongside Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, and Russell Crowe. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in Decatur. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: The Miseducation of Cameron Post … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Boy Erased
Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
Dollywood is a 150-acre family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee owned by country music star Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment, the group behind other parks like Silver Dollar City, Stone Mountain, and Wild Adventures. Nearly three million travelers come to the park from March to December, the park's operating months. It's one of the most popular … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge