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 Bristolโ€”The Birthplace of Country Music and home of the โ€œWorldโ€™s Fastest Half Mileโ€โ€”Bristol Motor Speedway. […]

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The Best Whitewater Kayaking in Northeast Tennessee

  Follow along with outdoorsman and writerย Johnny Molloyย 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. Weโ€™ve highlighted things you shouldnโ€™t miss along the way. […]

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Camp Creek Bald: A Southern Appalachian Grandstand

Camp Creek Bald, near Greeneville, is a great place to escape summerโ€™s heat, view fall colors from the crest of the Southern Appalachians, or take a hike anytime of the year. The Appalachian Trail (AT) travels through the area of meadows, heath balds, and rock outcrops. […]

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Mixing Music and History at Bristolโ€™s Sessions Hotel

  Thereโ€™s a boutique hotel in downtown Bristol that pays tribute to Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginiaโ€™s deep music roots. The Sessions Hotel opened on State Street in June 2020, […]

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