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
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Southern Landmarks Every Johnny Cash Fan Should Visit
Johnny Cash. J.R. The Man In Black. He’s sold more than 90 million records around the globe and remains an American icon, even all these years after his passing. His face and his voice are unmistakable. In 2017, Rolling Stone named him the #3 greatest country artist of all time, beat out only by Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. He can be found on record, in film and on the big … [Read more...] about Southern Landmarks Every Johnny Cash Fan Should Visit
GIVEAWAY: Tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is a favorite attraction in the region for its emphasis on education and preservation. No visit to the city is complete without time getting up close with all sorts of aquatic creatures, including river otters, penguins, and jellyfish. While it's certainly a favorite of younger visitors, the aquarium also has adult-focused programming like … [Read more...] about GIVEAWAY: Tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium
Where to Find Street Art in Chattanooga
Often overlooked in favor of larger cities like Nashville, Chattanooga, Tennessee has a thriving street art and mural culture if you know where to look. There are many neighborhoods beyond the tourist district that have been revitalized with colorful paint. Most of these works are commissioned, rather than illegal "tags," and are by local artists rather than those brought in. … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Chattanooga
Road Tripping from Chattanooga to Nashville
If you're traveling through the state of Tennessee, you'll likely pass through Chattanooga, on the border with Georgia to the south, on I-24 bound for Nashville. This road isn't exactly known for its travel destinations, but avid road trippers will enjoy getting off the beaten path for some offbeat attractions. This stretch of road crosses some of the state's bodies of water … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Chattanooga to Nashville