The Great Smoky Mountains have some quirky places to stay, including where it is Christmas year-round, but Margaritaville Island Hotel may be the most unique. Mississippi-born Jimmy Buffett's brand of restaurants, casinos, and hotels has locations throughout Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Caribbean. But the Pigeon Forge location brings the atmosphere of the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
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Gameday Guide to Knoxville, Tennessee
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. This guide comes from Knoxville, Tennessee, the Scruffy City … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Knoxville, Tennessee
Film Friday: Water for Elephants
Based on the book of the same name, a young veterinarian in the 1930s works with a circus. He soon falls in love with the wife of the ringmaster. Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, and Reese Witherspoon star in the film. The Tennessee Valley Railroad was used in the filming. Filmed In: Chickamauga, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; additional scenes filmed in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Water for Elephants
Best Zipline Courses in the South
Is there any better way to see the trees than zipping through them? Zipline courses are a fun way to experience a destination and are appropriate for almost all ages. Ziplines in the South come complete with swinging bridges, obstacles, and plenty of thrills. Have we missed any? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! Navitat Canopy Adventures, Asheville and … [Read more...] about Best Zipline Courses in the South
Music Monday: Dolly Parton
Perhaps the most well-known female songwriter in the world, Dolly Parton grew up as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets after … [Read more...] about Music Monday: Dolly Parton
