"Woo woo Chattanooga there you are." Perfectly poised between the cities of Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham, Chattanooga is an accessible adventure for short weekend trips or longer family vacations. The "Scenic City" has a culture rich in Native American and Civil War history and points of interest can be found around every corner in this railroad town. … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Guide to Chattanooga
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Where to Stay in Chattanooga
After writing guides for countless publications about Chattanooga, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on travel websites so that … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Chattanooga
The Secret City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
A rural Tennessee community was thrust onto the international stage when the truth came out about its ties to World War II. In 1942, in an effort to prevent the Germans from making their own version and in reaction to Pearl Harbor, Robert Oppenheimer and his fellow scientists started the Manhattan Project. The secret project was made up of three remote locations where the … [Read more...] about The Secret City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is one of the biggest attractions in Memphis, Tennessee. Located in a desegregated hotel popular with musicians and celebrities of all races, it was here that an assassin's bullet ended the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A wreath now marks the room that he stayed in while helping with the Sanitation Worker's Strike. The … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum
The Best Books About Tennessee
When planning your trip to the South, it’s important to research where you’re going. So we’ve compiled a list of the best books about Tennessee and by Tennessee authors to help you prepare. No matter whether you’re a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a first timer curious about the history, these books are sure to help you enjoy it more. Note that … [Read more...] about The Best Books About Tennessee
