Just about as far northeast in Tennessee as you can get, you’ll find a county that is half Cherokee National Forest and half Watauga Lake. Nestled within those hills, lies […]
Mountain Music: Long Journey Home Festival
Category: History
31st Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show
Tractor enthusiasts from across the South will make a trip to Northeast Tennessee for the 31st Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show April 26-28 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tenn., […]
Tracing Native American Steps
Native Americans who once roamed Northeast Tennessee, including Rich Mountain pictured above, and the Nolichucky River trails are memorialized through the various street names, lakes, and other recreation areas. Familiar […]
Backroad Civil War Sites
The quiet back roads of Northeast Tennessee wind through small communities that have stories to tell about the turmoil of days gone by. They hold rich history of times when […]
Explore Backyard Terror’s Dinosaur Park
Let your imagination run wild at this interactive park, where backyard dinosaur sculptures come to life. Only twenty minutes south of Bristol, Tenn., this unique dino park combines art with […]
Meet a Farmer: Dana York
Dana York’s family farm has been around longer than Tennessee has been a state. Since 1778, now in its 10th generation as Grand Oak Farm, Dana continues with tradition […]
Digging Big: A Hands On Experience at Gray Fossil Site
There aren’t many places in the world where you’ll find an active pre-historic fossil site that actually allows visitors to dig for remains of animals dating back more than […]
The Elizabethton Covered Bridge
Stretching across the Doe River, The Elizabethton Covered Bridge was built in 1882 and still remains a frequented destination. Visitors can walk through the bridge and enjoy activities at The Covered Bridge Park, only a stretch from downtown. […]
Bluff City Swinging Bridge
In 1780, the Overmountain Men crossed Choates Ford in the Holston River. Thomas Jefferson coined this event as “The turning of the tide for the American Revolution.” Just 300 yards upstream, you can take in the same views the Overmountain Men did, from the Bluff City Swinging Bridge. […]
Prohibition to Present: Marion’s Downtown Landmark
If you are fascinated with all things circa 1920, the General Francis Marion Hotel is a must-see. Located in downtown Marion, it is convenient to local shopping and dining. The […]
