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McKays Used Books & Media Store Review

We love books, music and movies in our house.  But we don’t like to pay very much for them.  That’s why we love Mckays Used Books, CD’s Movies & More.  […] The post McKays Used Books & Media...

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Knoxville Sunsphere & World’s Fair Park

Today we spent the day being a tourist in Knoxville, TN with our friends Kayelynn and Lianna. We had hoped to spend 24 hours camping out in a Chick Fil […] The post Knoxville Sunsphere & World’s...

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Best Treehouses in the World

I’ve always been fascinated with treehouses! As a kid, my parents were always working to improve our backyard fun. We always had the coolest playhouses, sandboxes and treehouses to play […] The post...

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Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville TN

This past week my family took a quick road trip to Knoxville, Tennessee to the Ijams Nature Center. Located only 3 miles from downtown, this is a must see on […] The post Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville...

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Smoky Mountain Christmas Dollywood

This past weekend we had the opportunity to enjoy a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood. We were excited to enjoy some great music, shows and make some memories with our […] The post Smoky Mountain...

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American Museum of Science & Energy

A few years ago, we were driving toward Knoxville, TN and saw a sign for the American Museum of Science and Energy. We decided to stop and take a tour. […] The post American Museum of Science &...

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Knoxville Food Tour Experience Day

This past weekend, my husband and I went on our first city food tour. We received 2 tickets for the Knoxville Food Tour from Experience Days. This was a 2 […] The post Knoxville Food Tour Experience...

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Finding Beauty at Burgess Falls Sparta, TN

Last weekend we took some time out of the business of life and went out to look for some beauty in nature. We had been hearing about a place called […] The post Finding Beauty at Burgess Falls Sparta,...

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Visiting Muddy Pond in Monterey, TN

Recently while traveling south to visit family, we took a little side trip out to the Muddy Pond Community in Monterey, Tennessee. Muddy Pond is the home of some of […] The post Visiting Muddy Pond in...

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Sgt. Alvin C York State Historical Park

Sometimes there are ordinary people that do something to grab the world’s attention and have a story to tell that spans generations. Sgt. Alvin C York is one of those ordinary people who became a hero...

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Crossville Model Railroad Club, Tennessee

If you are near Crossville, Tennessee you have the opportunity to view the largest FREE Mall Model Train Display in the Southeastern United States. Over the past many years, we have often stopped in to...

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What to Expect at the Hollywood Wax Museum

Where can you get pictures with celebrities like Harrison Ford, Audrey Hepburn or King Kong in East Tennessee? If you are in Pigeon Forge, you can tour the Hollywood Wax Museum and hang out with all...

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Pigeon Forge Holiday Tips

It’s getting close to the holiday season and that means one thing. Many people are planning a weekend getaway to Pigeon Forge to enjoy the holiday lights, shows, and festivities. Whether you go to...

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Things to know about Wonderworks

We’ve always been fascinated by Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge. After all, the whole idea of a house that looks like it has been dropped on it’s head is just intriguing. Recently, my family had the...

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Things to know about Dolly Parton’s Stampede

One of the things on our East Tennessee bucket list has always been Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The idea of a full dinner show centered around horses, showmanship and the Christmas season has just...

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Visiting Historic Rugby in Tennessee

Recently, we drove over to Historic Rugby, a Victorian English Village on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. Many of the places we visit have historical significance related to Presidents or our...

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Visiting the Rhea County Courthouse Museum

Located in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee you will find one of the most famous courthouses in America. The Rhea County Courthouse contains exhibits, photos and news clippings from the Scopes...

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Rock Island State Park

We love exploring hiking trails that lead to waterfalls, but sometimes we need amazing waterfall views that don’t require time on the trail. Maybe it is too cold to spend hours hiking or we have other...

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