Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Blink-and-you’ll-miss-it towns that deserve a second look
Some of the best places in East Tennessee aren’t announced by billboards or crowded with...
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Category: Close to Home
Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Old general stores that still feel like 1955
There was a time when the country store was more than a place to buy flour, coffee or a bottle of...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Taking the long way to Sevierville (and why it’s better)
There is a fast way to get to Sevierville. And then there is the better way. As East Tennessee...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Fall fun doesn’t have to break the budget
Fall in East Tennessee practically begs us to get outside. Cooler temperatures, changing leaves,...
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Close to Home: Sometimes you have to leave Knoxville to see it.
There is something about leaving home that makes coming back feel different. I don’t mean packing...
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Close to Home: I found a Knoxville treasure hiding in plain sight
I have lived in Knoxville my whole life, so I like to think I know my hometown pretty well. Then I...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Hidden-Gem Tennessee town deserves more tourists
America’s tourist hotspots seldom have to work hard to attract visitors. But journey a little off...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Follow the sunflowers to Riceville
Sometimes a good weekend getaway doesn’t require reservations, an overnight bag or hours on the...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: History lives at Carson-Newman
Some of East Tennessee’s most interesting places do not require a long road trip. In...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Odd museums and roadside curiosities near Knoxville
Not every great day trip has to end with a mountain overlook or a waterfall. Sometimes the most...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: National Gingerbread House Competition returns with holiday magic
As the holiday season begins to come into focus, one of the country’s sweetest traditions is...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Summer swimming holes
There are some places in East Tennessee that don’t need billboards or social media posts. In fact,...
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