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, Tennessee
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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
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 … [Read more...] about The Best Books About Tennessee
Southern Stays: The Guest House at Graceland
When you think of an Elvis-themed hotel, you might be picturing something over the top, matching the decor of Presley's home. But the Guest House at Graceland, which opened in 2016, is anything but. The refined and stylish hotel in Memphis resembles one of the newer Las Vegas casino hotels with rich colors, modern furnishings, and subtle nods to the musician. Checking In … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Guest House at Graceland
