Tennessee Off The Beaten Path Travel Articles

The Customs House Museum lit up at night.

Deep, Surprising Histories in Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville Tennessee, an interesting history that doesn’t include the Monkees song. What to do in Clarksville TN.

Towing Museum Honors Important Disabled Vehicle Helper

International Towing Museum honors the people who get us out of jams in our cars, a visit to Chattanooga’s Towing Museum.

The park will feature a space with an overhang for people to cool off.

Tom Lee Park: A Fun Addition to Memphis

Memphis is expanding its access to green spaces by adding Tom Lee Park, a place dedicated to a man who saved 32 people from a boat sinking.

Memorabilia at Sun Studio tells a long musical story.

Sun Studio, Where the Rock Began in Memphis

Sun Studios, where so many of the greatest rock and rollers got their start, touring legendary Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee.

Foothills Parkway has some of the best panoramic views of the Smokies in Tennessee.

Tennessee’s Smokies: Daring Drives and Overlooks

In Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee, families can explore the rich arts, culture, and nature of the Smokies, without the touristy kitsch.

Children take in the wonder of Astra Lumina's Stellar Visions zone in the Anakeesta theme park. Dana Armstrong photos.

Anakeesta Sparkles 6 Years After Gatlinburg Fires

For a family fun adventure that embraces the outdoors, look no further than Anakeesta theme park and its new enchanted night walk: Astra Lumina.

New Virgin Hotels Branch Opens Amidst Pandemic

Opening a hotel amidst a national pandemic is especially challenging, but Virgin Hotels Nashville has taken on the challenge with flair.

The Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville’s Music Museums: George, Patsy and Johnny

Nashville’s Music Museums: Visiting museums honoring country music stars: George Jones, Patsy Cline, and the Johnny Cash Museums with photos and memorabilia.

The Writers Studio in the Hutton Hotel. Photo by Ilana Maurer.

Play like a Rockstar at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville

Hutton Hotel offers plenty of Musical Instruments to Satisfy your inner-Rockstar The Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee maintains the rock-and-roll spirit of its famous city…

Joseph Gamble explains what trench warfare was like in World War I at the Museum in Tennessee. Jackie Sheckler Finch photos.

A Hero’s Home is Honored in Pall Mall Tennessee

Sgt Alvin C. York State Historic Park is a newly designated monument about the World War I hero and Medal of Honor winner in rural Pall Mall Tennessee.

The American Steamboat Company's 'American Queen' Ship Photo: American Steamboat Company

Life Below the Decks of an American Steamboat

Jackie Cohen tells what life is like for crewmembers of an iconic steamboat cruise, The American Steamboat Company’s “American Queen” ship, based in Memphis, Tennessee.