If you're driving to the Great Smoky Mountains from Atlanta or one of the other cities nearby, you'll almost certainly take I-75 between Chattanooga and Knoxville. The gateway to the Smokies has lots to offer if you're willing to get off the beaten path. There are destinations on either side of the Tennessee River or Chickamauga Lake, including a number of state parks. … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Chattanooga to Knoxville
Oak Ridge
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 … [Read more...] about The Secret City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Film Friday: October Sky
Based on the book by the same name, October Sky tells of Homer Hickam and his friends who dream of space in a small coal-mining town. Against his stern father's wishes, Homer learns about rockets. Their dreams and an inspiring teacher eventually get them out of West Virginia and on to the national science fair. The movie stars a young Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, and Laura … [Read more...] about Film Friday: October Sky
