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 while providing space for new farmers with hopes of restoring Northeast Tennessee’s longstanding reputation with local agriculture. Dana grew up moving around the country with […]

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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 4.9 million years. Northeast Tennessee is home to the Hands On! Discovery Center at the Gray Fossil Site, an active Pliocene-era fossil dig site, operated […]

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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 hotel was originally opened in May 1927 and has 36 well appointed guest rooms. The rooms are decorated with an understated elegance including dark wood […]

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Sustainable Coffee & Juice Shops in Johnson City You Must Try

Northeast Tennessee is no stranger to unique stores, restaurants and cafes. Johnson City is evolving as a college town and we’ve handpicked three local baristas that are among East Tennessee State University’s student favorites, all while taking sustainability and healthy eating seriously. Java Juice House  Java Juice House was founded in 2017 and is deemed […]

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