Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
Nestled in the rolling hills and bustling cities of Middle Tennessee you’ll find several gems in the state park system. Whether you’re looking for a serene natural setting or a place where you are surrounded by history, these parks really deliver all year round. Edgar Evins, Standing Stone, Port Royal, Dunbar Cave and Bicentennial Mall.
With more than 50 parks to choose from, Tennessee State Parks provide plenty of opportunities for adventure, history and relaxation. Here are just a few parks worth paying a visit.
A stroll along the river is often magical on its own, but when you add holiday displays filled with two-million lights, it becomes extraordinary. Christmas on the Cumberland in Clarksville is the centerpiece of Christmas Celebrations in that city, but there’s plenty to see beyond the riverfront.
For decades a stretch of the Foothills Parkway about a mile and a half long remained incomplete. Now thanks to a mix of engineering and funding, this “missing link” allows people access to the entire stretch between Wears Valley (near Pigeon Forge) and Walland (near Townsend).
When it comes to distilled spirits the state of Tennessee is legendary. While Dickel and Daniels have become household names around the world, some craft distilleries across the state are also making a name for themselves. One of those is Old Glory Distilling in Clarksville which opened in the fall of 2016.
When Tennessee celebrated its 100th and 200th birthdays the people of the state got a couple of great presents that are sure to be around for a long time.
Driving the back roads of East Tennessee may give your navigation systems a workout. Going from one place to another might look easy on a map or go into your GPS with ease, but in some places you’ll end up going a long way in one direction just to get to a place a short distance in the other direction. On one Tennessee back road you’ll get a real taste of the mountains, miners and moonshine.
From dinosaurs to Davy Crockett and Dolly Parton, the new Tennessee State Museum in Nashville is a great place to learn more about Tennessee’s story.
