My Tennessee Story

The first year that my wife and I were married, we decided to take in her family reunion at Standing Stone State Park in Hilham, Tennessee. The reunion is known as the Brown/Bilbrey Family Reunion. My father-in-law was born in Alpine, Tennessee, not too far from the park.

I had never spent much time in Tennessee other than for business trips to major cities; but let me tell you something, there is nothing better than… Read More

As a young boy i became an Elvis fan. When I was 16 I traveled 2 hours to Ohio to see him in concert. I always wanted to go to Graceland but never came up with the money.

Well in July of 2008, at the age of 55, my dream came true. I packed up my daughter, son, and mom and we left for Graceland. My oldest daughter and her boyfriend from Florida met us… Read More

My best girlfriend and I have been friends for almost 30 years. We take at least one weekend trip to Tennessee each year to get away from husbands and family for a “Girls Only” weekend. We have stayed in Nashville, Memphis, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, and Goodletville, Tennessee. We are always pleased with the beautiful scenery, the entertainment events, the historic attractions, the music, the food, the shopping, and most of all the friendly people.

We have… Read More

We have always loved the area of Tennessee around the Great Smoky Mountains. We have camped many times in the National Park and in Pigeon Forge. My husband and I spent our honeymoon, 30 years ago, in Gatlinburg. Even though we live in Indiana, we are Southerners at heart.

As many times as we have traveled to Tennessee to the Smoky Mountain area, we had never spent anytime in Nashville. That changed when our son… Read More

My husband & I grew up in West Virginia; our kids are grown now and we have retired.

We went to Nashville and fell in LOVE…The people are so different and friendly. It was such a blessing to be somewhere and be treated like someone special. We enjoyed the nightlife and the Grand Ole Opry .We would like to move there some day!!

We both loved the malls and all the countryside. The horses and… Read More

I am one of a few that can truly say they are a native of Nashville. Born in 1963 at the old St. Thomas Hospital that is now Baptist Hospital, I have seen iconic moments that have long since gone, from the Nativity at Centennial Park, to Christmas time at Harvey’s downtown the pasttimes. I attended the opening of Opryland in the 70’s and the opening of Opry Mills. I shopped for my prom dress… Read More

My family went to Tennessee to be near Nashville (country music) and Memphis (Elvis). The closest we could get was Crossville, TN. That was three years ago, and now half my family lives either in Crossville or Cookeville, TN. The rest of us will be moving in June 2008 when my husband retires from 20 years of teaching. We first were enticed to Tennessee for the music and Elvis. Now we are staying for the… Read More

I grew up at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and can see or be happy in no other place. Although I have lived other places, the mountains keep calling me home, and when I finally see them all is well within me.
There are so many things to do and see there, such as Cades Cove…the 14 mile trail where a person can see deer by the herds and bear, wild turkey,… Read More

Every year my family chooses a new spot to go on vacation and, about four years ago, we chose Tennessee. Since then, every year we go back there rather than choosing a new place to visit because we love it so much. On the last visit we stayed at the Gaylord Opry Land Hotel right next to the Grand Ole Opry house. The hotel itself is absolutely amazing, but what made it even better was… Read More

Tennessee’s tapestry of color is stunning year round. With its landscape of hills and valleys, and unique shades of rocks and trees, the breathtaking scenery is outstanding. Glistening sapphire lakes are as intriguing as the stalagmites and stalactites dripping from ceiling to floor in Tennessee’s’ beautiful caves such as Blue Springs and Bull Cave.

My companion and I shared this adventure together, enjoying our freedom on country roads, taking in the panoramic Smoky Mountain view,… Read More