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Experience the Beautiful Colors of Northeast Tennessee
It may still be green now, but before long, the cooler temperatures will bring an amazing panorama of color to Northeast Tennessee. Our area of the United States is considered to be one of the prime locations to view and enjoy fall foliage. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dedicated on September 2, 1940 […]
The Legend of the Devil’s Looking Glass
Mountain lore abounds in the hills and valleys of Northeast Tennessee. Tales passed down from the Cherokee Indian tribes are rich with spirits and strange occurrences. Anyone who grew up around the Lamar School community, State Highway 107 toward Greeneville and State Highway 81 South toward Erwin was told many tales about the Devil’s Looking […]
Local Fun that Spans Two States – Bristol, TN-VA
From local and national history and entrepreneurship to higher education, scenery and plenty of things to do, spending time in the Northeast Tennessee towns of Johnson City and Kingsport is anything but boring. And, you’ll find that same variety and spontaneity in the third of our Tri-Cities tour in Bristol. This unique city actually straddles […]
Enjoy Summer Fun in Unique Kingsport, TN
Visitors who travel through Northeast Tennessee have many interesting places to visit. One unique area is Kingsport, TN. Located in the far northeastern tip of the state near the Virginia border lies a town that boasts its own special history and cultural heritage. Kingsport has been part of four states, been known under various names, […]
Discover Your Pioneer Spirit in Johnson City, TN
Northeast Tennessee has long been an area known historically as a pioneer region. These mountains were originally part of Western North Carolina before the state ceded what was known as Washington County to the US government and called it “Tennessee.” Our city is named for its founder, Henry Johnson, who was a pioneer in his […]