Smithville, Tennesse, a great road trip destination

Entrepreneurial spirit, civic pride and a desire to focus on its natural setting work to make the sleepy town of Smithville a must-see destination in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Just minutes from Center Hill Lake, Smithville sits amidst the rolling hills and farms of Middle Tennessee. Visitors will find plenty of charm at every turn on a road trip to this All-American destination.

Surprises await visitors to St. Paul, Virgina

Throughout Southwest Virginia there are mountains of treasures waiting to be discovered.  One of those treasures is the small town of St. Paul on the scenic Clinch River. While only a thousand people live here, St. Paul is packed with surprises including a top notch boutique hotel and farm to table restaurant serving up Southern hospitality and a taste of the Hells Kitchen television show. 

Burke County, North Carolina's natural wonders

The Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Lake James and North Carolina State Parks lend a great deal of credibility to Burke County, North Carolina’s claim as being “Nature’s Playground.” While places like Boone and Asheville may get more of the spotlight, a road trip to Burke County is a natural choice. Here are a few things to check out while you’re there.