We are enjoying the last days of August after a very hot summer with lots of rain. Right now, the world in East Tennessee is lush and green. It feels like we are headed into a splendid fall season. Top on our bucket list this year is a trip to take in the fall colors …
Each year as the leaves just begin to change in Vonore, Tennessee the “Great Island Festival” celebrates the history of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. And this year will be no different with the upcoming 28th annual “Cherokee Fall Festival” on September 12-13, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm each day. The Sequoyah …
Have you tried Gondoliers Italian Restaurant on Cedar Bluff yet? Family owned and operated, the food is excellent and affordable, with a wide variety of choices. Everyone in your family will find something they can enjoy. The service is usually fast and friendly and the staff greets and treats each customer as if they are …
What a thrill to sail the Lost Sea! The Lost Sea is a Registered Natural Landmark, where you will tour mysterious caverns with guides who will make it educational and fun. Wide sloping walkways take you on an adventure to some largest rooms of any cavern in the Southeast, where the temperature remains a pleasant …
There are lots of choices in East Tennessee for dinner shows. If you don’t have the time for both, try Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse in Knoxville. You’ll find great dinner entertainment, friendly locals and visitors alike enjoying delicious Oriental Cuisine. This is where dinner becomes the show — experienced trained chefs prepare your dinner, hibachi-style, right …
No matter what the season, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate Big Orange Fever in East Tennessee whether you are just visiting or live in the region. UT sports are a huge part of community life, everyone “bleeds” orange here as they tell newcomers. At the writing of this post, March Madness will begin …
Are you staying in Knoxville for the next few days and looking for a perfect steak dinner? Or perhaps you have plans for a special evening and the restaurant needs to have the right atmosphere. Here are top 5 steakhouses in Knoxville that are comfortable and inviting, upscale and casual, all of which specialize in …
It’s going to be a perfect day, dawning clear and bright over the greens with a touch of sparkling mist shrouding the trees in the distance. There is a slight chill in the air, but that is perfect too as the day will warm up. You dream of putting your ball into the hole with …
The Great Smoky Mountains has an abundance of top attractions. The best attractions are the ones that make lasting memories. Often vacation time is limited, so plan ahead and choose those attractions that are fun to do and will include everyone in your group. Then if there is time left, take in those attractions that …
The toughest thing about going on a trip is leaving a family member behind. That includes the four-legged family members we all know and love. It’s hard on us and it is doubly hard on them. Our pets don’t understand how long we will be gone and when we will come back. So here’s the …