The American South was originally inhabited by Native American tribes that were here long before the arrival of Europeans and the establishment of colonies in places like Jamestown and Charleston. In the Carolinas, it was mostly Cherokees, while the Creek tribes inhabited Georgia and Alabama. They had their own government and language and mostly existed peacefully without … [Read more...] about Following the Trail of Tears
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Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Located adjacent to Dollywood, the family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, owned by country music star Dolly Parton, Dollywood Splash Country is a seasonal water park where visitors come to cool off. There are over 25 water slides spread across the 35 acres. The park is open from mid-May to the end of August. Buying Tickets to Dollywood's Splash … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
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
6 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 … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Landmarks Every Johnny Cash Fan Should Visit
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 … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Chattanooga
