Recently, we were traveling the backroads from Kentucky down to visit family in Tennessee when we saw signs for Livingston. As we typically do when we are on a road trip, we look for any antique stores or places to stop and visit. Google Maps showed several antique stores and a local museum so of…
One of our favorite bookstores to visit in Knoxville, TN, has always been McKay Used Books. But recently, they closed their store. That means we are on the hunt for another used bookstore whenever we visit family in the Knoxville area. On our most recent trip, we found a great little stop. If you love…
Small towns are some of my favorite places to explore. It doesn’t matter if it’s fall, spring, or really any time of year — there’s just something relaxing about spending a day wandering through shops, meeting friendly people, and finding pieces of history tucked into every corner. Recently, we spent some time in Clinton, Tennessee,…
Are you looking for a weekend adventure close to home? How about the Frist Art Museum located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee? This local art museum is the perfect size for an afternoon family adventure. Whether you are an avid art lover or just looking for something unique to do in Nashville, Frist…
Have you ever opened a can of Bush’s Baked Beans for dinner and wondered where they come from? Do you find it fascinating to see how things are made? Located about an hour east of Knoxville, Tennesee, you can visit the Bush’s Beans Visitor Center and get all the behind-the-scenes info on the origin of…
We love exploring hiking trails that lead to waterfalls, but sometimes we need amazing waterfall views that don’t require time on the trail. Maybe it is too cold to spend hours hiking or we have other engagements that keep us from spending our entire day exploring a new outdoor adventure. For those busy days, we…
Located in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee you will find one of the most famous courthouses in America. The Rhea County Courthouse contains exhibits, photos and news clippings from the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. The small museum offers free admission and gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the trial that challenged the…
Recently, we drove over to Historic Rugby, a Victorian English Village on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. Many of the places we visit have historical significance related to Presidents or our direct American history, but historic Rugby was a little different. The community of Rugby was an experimental colony founded by some genteel Englishmen in…
One of the things on our East Tennessee bucket list has always been Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The idea of a full dinner show centered around horses, showmanship and the Christmas season has just captured our imagination for years. And now, finally, we can say that we have been! Now is the perfect time for you…