As you may know if you’ve read my blog for a while, I frequently go to the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, as that area is only a couple hours from where I live. To get to the Great Smoky Mountains, I always drive through Knoxville and while I’ve driven through Knoxville many times throughout…

I’ve lived in northwest Georgia, near the Tennessee state line, for the majority of my life. Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Memphis are all places that I visit frequently because they aren’t that far of a drive from me. Tennessee has some really special places and to be honest, I thought that I’d seen the…

Throughout my life, I have explored a lot of Tennessee. I learned all about Elvis at Graceland in Memphis, I’ve explored the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the nearby tourist towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge numerous times, Nashville is somewhere that I go to at least a couple times every year, and I…

Hotels.com asked me to share these accessibility suggestions for Gatlinburg, so I’m thrilled to bring you this article! As travel today remains uncertain, please keep your safety and the safety of others in mind at all times. If you are comfortable with traveling, please travel responsibly and within regulation. Any travel is at your own risk….

When the weather is warm, it’s always great to be able to spend some time outside. There are so many outdoor activities in Chattanooga that it can be difficult to decide where to go and what to do. The best outdoor activities in Chattanooga TN for wheelchair users are visiting parks, as Chattanooga TN parks…

As the summer months approach and phased reopenings occur in many destinations, it can be tempting to start planning a weekend getaway. Choosing a destination within a few hours of your home can be the perfect way to get out for some fresh air, new scenery, and take some time to recharge.  One option many…

Chattanooga, Tennessee is a destination for foodies and anyone who enjoys a good meal. The restaurant scene in Chattanooga is growing and thriving, offering almost anything one could want, from downtown to along the river and more. These are 14 of the best places to eat in my opinion, all of which I’ve dined at…

I have lived less than an hour from Chattanooga for the majority of my life. At least one to two times per week I’ll go out to eat in Chattanooga or shop at the mall or check out one of the new attractions. It seems like there’s always something new and exciting going on and…

I have visited Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains at least two to three times per year my entire life. It’s a fun destination with great shows, about a bajillion attractions, and delicious food, and the best part is that it’s only a two and a half hour drive from where I live in…

Two months ago, if someone would have asked me “What do you know about Elvis?”, my answer would have been “Not much”. While I have heard of Elvis Presley (hasn’t everyone?) and know maybe a handful of his songs at most, he always sort of seemed like a myth to me. I know that sounds…