Fifteen Miles Before 5 O’Clock

  Our area is no stranger to the adventurous souls and thrill-seekers that come here to explore our mountains, float our rivers, and chase our waterfalls. Whether you are a […]

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3 Things to Do When You Visit The World’s Shortest Tunnel

Located in the most northeastern corner of Tennessee, the rising ridges, scenic beauty, and mountain streams conspire to create quite the hidden gem of an outdoor getaway. […]

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Bristol: Sounds Good

Bristol is built on sound: engines revving, fiddles singing and the silent peace of the outdoors. The downtown buzzes with live music and the outdoors quietly await just beyond. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounded by scenic South Holston Lake and the Holston River sits Bristol—The Birthplace of Country Music and home of the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”—Bristol Motor Speedway. […]

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The Best Whitewater Kayaking in Northeast Tennessee

  Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Rolling whitewater, rising mountains, and winding roads are signatures of Northeast Tennessee. The combination […]

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A Day on the Tweetsie Trail: What to See & Do

The The Tweetsie Trail covers low forests, passes over creeks and bridges, and visits rock formations while carrying you from one charming southern to another. We’ve highlighted things you shouldn’t miss along the way. […]

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