From the Manhattan Project to coal mining and civil rights, Eastern Tennessee offers diverse and rich history lessons for families visiting the region. If you came with your family to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Knoxville, stay an extra few days to explore the history of the area. Historical travel in Eastern Tennessee: Museum of Appalachia: This living history … [Read more...]
What to do and where to stay in Knoxville Tennessee
November 29, 2017 By
Knoxville Tennessee is a small city with a lot going on. Known affectionately as the 'cradle of country music' (after all Dolly Pardon got started here), Knoxville is now also gaining a reputation for its dining scene, urban wilderness and vibrant downtown. Whether you've come to Knoxville with the kids to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding countryside, or are enjoying … [Read more...]
Knoxville dining scene: Farm to fork country cooking
November 27, 2017 By
Imagine a culinary destination rich with vegan, vegetarian, and additional healthy dining options on nearly every menu, taking care to utilize locally-sourced ingredients. Then imagine Southern comfort cooking, from casseroles to pies, chow chow, and grits, with a heavy dose of tradition in each plating. Now imagine these two culinary styles combined, in one place, and you have Knoxville’s dining … [Read more...]
