Ben Weber

Ever wonder how your favorite whiskey gets its smoky flavor or how a cast-iron skillet goes from molten…

By Ben Weber · Aug 31

High above the everyday routine, Bolt Farm Treehouse Tennessee in Whitwell offers couples a peaceful escape designed around…

By Ben Weber · Aug 31

Finding a genuine sandy beach in Middle Tennessee might sound impossible, but Old Hickory Beach & Swim Area…

By Ben Weber · Aug 31

Tucked away on Apple Valley Road in Sevierville, the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant has earned legendary status for one…

By Ben Weber · Aug 30

Walking into Hoskins Drug Store #2 in Clinton feels like discovering a surviving piece of small-town America, where…

By Ben Weber · Aug 30

Lebanon sits just 25 miles east of Nashville, but this Wilson County city has carved out its own…

By Ben Weber · Aug 30

Small-town Tennessee character is alive and well at The Iron Horse in Wartrace, where cold drinks, live music,…

By Ben Weber · Aug 30

Tucked along Highway 11E in Bluff City, the Tri Cities Flea Market sprawls across multiple buildings and outdoor…

By Ben Weber · Aug 30

Come hungry to Ty’s Smokehouse in Bartlett, because this local barbecue favorite doesn’t believe in sending guests home…

By Ben Weber · Aug 29

Few roadside attractions combine Tennessee history, American manufacturing, and a truly enormous photo opportunity quite like the Lodge…

By Ben Weber · Aug 29

Memphis has a reputation for world-class music and mouthwatering barbecue, but you don’t need to empty your wallet…

By Ben Weber · Aug 29

The smell of wood smoke tells you what matters most at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in Nashville. This Tennessee…

By Ben Weber · Aug 29

Sunday meals have a way of becoming family traditions, and Southernaire River Resort in Stewart captures that feeling…

By Ben Weber · Aug 29

Stepping into The Country Cupboard in Crossville feels like discovering the kind of old-fashioned Tennessee store where browsing…

By Ben Weber · Aug 28

Nashville isn’t just about honky-tonks and hot chicken, though those are pretty amazing too. This city packs in…

By Ben Weber · Aug 28

Tucked along the shores of Tellico Lake in Vonore sits a museum dedicated to one man’s extraordinary achievement…

By Ben Weber · Aug 28

Tennessee hides some of its best food in the most unexpected corners. While tourists flock to famous restaurants…

By Ben Weber · Aug 28

Anyone fascinated by horror, strange history, and things that fall outside the ordinary will find plenty to explore…

By Ben Weber · Aug 28

Ever wonder what happened to the Mystery Machine after Scooby and the gang solved their last case? How…

By Ben Weber · Aug 27

Tennessee’s lake country offers something most travelers dream about: stunning waterfront scenery without the hefty price tag. Scattered…

By Ben Weber · Aug 27

A visit to Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro feels like wandering into an earlier chapter of Tennessee life. This…

By Ben Weber · Aug 27

West Tennessee knows how to fry catfish. From the lakes near Reelfoot to the Tennessee River bottomlands, this…

By Ben Weber · Aug 27

Tennessee knows how to feed people right without emptying their wallets. From Nashville’s bustling streets to Memphis’ soulful…

By Ben Weber · Aug 27

A ride on the Ellis Carousel in Chattanooga offers a delightful dose of old-fashioned fun that remains surprisingly…

By Ben Weber · Aug 26

Most visitors to Tennessee stick to the same well-worn path: Nashville’s honky-tonks, Graceland’s gates, and Gatlinburg’s main strip.…

By Ben Weber · Aug 26

Stretching across the rolling landscape of East Tennessee, Cherokee Reservoir is a sprawling waterfront escape that somehow remains…

By Ben Weber · Aug 26

Tennessee has more to offer than just Nashville’s honky-tonks and Memphis barbecue. Tucked away in quiet valleys and…

By Ben Weber · Aug 26

When autumn paints the Smoky Mountains in brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, there’s no better place…

By Ben Weber · Aug 26

Tennessee holds onto something special that bigger chain stores just can’t replicate. Tucked away in small towns and…

By Ben Weber · Aug 25