Located atop the scenic Lookout Mountain, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a 23-year tradition not to be missed for families or grown ups alike. The tour route, which differs slightly from the daytime route, begins at the original 1932 Gatehouse. Visitors then travel through four distinct sections. You can choose from the prescribed route or hop from section to section … [Read more...] about Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
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A First Timer’s Guide to Grains and Grits
Grains and Grits is in its second year, held in the Great Smoky Mountains town of Townsend, 45 minutes from Knoxville. The event brings together Tennessee's best distilleries and restaurants for tastings with live entertainment. Held at the Historic Townsend Visitor's Center, the outdoor festival has stunning views of the mountains. We've got your guide to how to enjoy the food … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Grains and Grits
A First Timer’s Guide to Sloss Music and Arts Festival
Since 2015, Sloss Music and Arts Festival has been Birmingham, Alabama's best. A diverse lineup of music acts in the rock, pop, and even rap genres has brought in names like Fitz and the Tantrums, Ben Harper, Manchester Orchestra, and Tyler the Creator. What makes the music and arts festival so unique is its location, the Sloss Furnaces, a former iron forge. Held every July, … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Sloss Music and Arts Festival
Packing for Southern Music Festivals
Festival season is here and in every corner of the region, there's a different type of music event happening. Tennessee has Bonnaroo. Alabama has Hangout. And we can't forget about Kentucky's Forecastle. But how do you prepare for these Southern music festivals? We've got your essentials right here. Packing for Camping Not all festivals involve camping, but the ones that … [Read more...] about Packing for Southern Music Festivals
A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival, along with its electronic and hip hop and country festivals named Shaky Beats and Shaky Boots, is the city's top new festival. Located in the middle of downtown, where the 1996 Summer Olympics took place, the event has views of downtown's iconic structures like the SkyView Ferris wheel and the Westin hotel. Big-name acts like Florence and … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival