My Tennessee Story

Ferris wheels. Music. Live shows. Carnival food. All of these things can only mean one thing: It’s county fair season! If you didn’t have plans this weekend, you do now. Check out one of these fun fairs happening in your area:

 Franklin County Fair in Winchester, now through Aug. 20
 Fentress County Agricultural Fair in Jamestown, Aug. 21-27
 Obion County Fair in Union City, now through Aug. 20
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Great news: The Pie in the Sky Trail is set to launch tomorrow!

The seventh of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Pie in the Sky Trail spans 363 miles throughout East and portions of Middle Tennessee, guiding tourists through communities brimming with iconic attractions and outdoor adventure from Chattanooga to Monteagle, McMinnville to Crossville and returning to the Sequatchie Valley.

The trail officially begins at the Chattanooga… Read More

We cannot wait to share all of the cool concerts and events awaiting you this weekend in Tennessee:

Music fans from across the world are already gearing up for this year’s International Rockabilly Festival to be held Aug. 5 and 6 in Jackson. Bands from three continents will hit the stage during the popular 10th annual event. International music acts include Ulf Neilson and the Cadillac Angels of Sweden; Os Rebeldes… Read More

We’ve cooked up a fun week in Tennessee just for you. See what’s going on in your area this week:

 Elizabethton, Tenn. – Immerse yourself in the music and arts of the 18th century at the Carter Mansion Celebration Aug. 6-7. The event, sponsored by the Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia, features storytelling, demonstrations and more.
 Memphis, Tenn. – The Children’s Museum of Memphis features several activities throughout the month… Read More

Hello, blog readers! The saying is definitely true, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” We’re already on the brink of August and there’s no better place to be at this time than in good ol’ Tennessee. Sure, we’re in the dead heat of summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have big fun in regions across the state!

So without further ado, here’s what you have to look forward to in the awesome month… Read More

Tennessee tourism continues to thrive as word of exciting shows, accomplishments and other great news pours in. Check out what’s going on across the state and in your neck of the woods:

 Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Bureau’s television campaign, “Take Me There,” which uses a technique called tilt-shift photography that turns Chattanooga into playful dioramas, was recently recognized with a national ADDY Award.  The commercial is the first local… Read More

The weather forecast for Tennessee says it’s only going to get hotter as summer continues. But we’re not going to let rising temperatures keep us from all the fun this weekend, are we? Grab your sunscreen and water bottle and gear up for some Tennessee summer amusement.

This Friday, July 22, head on over to the Morristown Main Street Festival in East Tennessee. On the fourth Friday of the… Read More

Happy week to everyone! We hope you enjoyed yourself last weekend with all things fun in Tennessee.

We all know Nashville for its honky tonks, friendly faces and thriving music scene. And for those reasons among others Travel + Leisure magazine readers ranked The Music City as No. 7 in America’s top cities for singles! Readers ranked Nashville first in the survey for both affordability and its varied music scene and came in at… Read More

Reward yourself for a job well this work week by jumping into some Tennessee fun this weekend. You know you deserve to have an amazing time out with your family and friends!

Head to Jackson for the Rock and Roll My Soul concert at Casey Jones Village July 16. This event is in partnership with Musicians Care Network, which helps working musicians receive basic healthcare services. The concert lineup includes… Read More

This Tennessee summer is shaping up to be fabulous! So far, we’ve already seen some amazing music festivals, fireworks displays and other Tennessee summertime favorites that have completely rocked our worlds!

But we’re not the only ones singing the praises of tourism in Tennessee. According to Frommer’s, Dollywood’s Barnstormer is ranked among America’s best new theme park rides, rollercoasters and attractions. Check out the complete listing here: http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/?group=599&layout=page. If you haven’t made… Read More