Ben Weber

Maryville has a secret weapon against boring breakfast, and it has been slinging sugar-coated happiness since 1948. Richy…

By Ben Weber · Sep 21

East Tennessee hides some of the best biking routes you have probably never heard of, and 2026 is…

By Ben Weber · Sep 21

Warm drinks and an encouraging message share the spotlight at Crest Coffee House in Nashville. This welcoming Tennessee…

By Ben Weber · Sep 21

Hidden high in the mountains near Newport, Tennessee, a stunning Buddhist temple sits quietly waiting for visitors who…

By Ben Weber · Sep 21

East Tennessee is packed with trails that offer stunning mountain views without requiring an all-day commitment. Whether you’re…

By Ben Weber · Sep 20

Summer memories seem to come naturally at Fish Springs Marina in Hampton, a longtime gathering place on the…

By Ben Weber · Sep 20

Knoxville has plenty of fancy restaurants and trendy spots, but locals know the real magic happens at the…

By Ben Weber · Sep 20

Finding a waterfall shouldn’t require hours of climbing steep mountain paths or navigating treacherous terrain. Cataract Falls in…

By Ben Weber · Sep 20

Movie night comes with a welcome dose of nostalgia at Twin City Drive-In Theatre in Bristol. Entertaining audiences…

By Ben Weber · Sep 20

Broadway in Nashville pulses with live country music every single night of the week, and the best part…

By Ben Weber · Sep 19

Standing face-to-face with a giraffe is one of those rare experiences that sticks with you forever, and the…

By Ben Weber · Sep 19

Nashville has become one of the South’s hottest brunch destinations, where weekend mornings mean packed dining rooms and…

By Ben Weber · Sep 19

Hidden in a Hendersonville shopping center sits a burger joint that’s quietly building a cult following across Middle…

By Ben Weber · Sep 19

Old-fashioned comfort food and hometown charm keep the parking lot busy at Small’s Drive In in Athens. This…

By Ben Weber · Sep 19

Treasure hunters know that the marked price is not always the final price, especially at Tennessee’s liveliest flea…

By Ben Weber · Sep 18

Life slows down beside the water at Lakeside At The Point in Dandridge, an easygoing Tennessee hangout where…

By Ben Weber · Sep 18

Tennessee knows how to do barbecue right, and when it comes to pulled pork, this state serves up…

By Ben Weber · Sep 18

Adventure stretches across 2,500 rugged acres at Cub Mountain ATV Park & Campground in Crawford, where muddy trails,…

By Ben Weber · Sep 18

Few souvenirs come with a story as memorable as forging your own knife from a railroad spike. At…

By Ben Weber · Sep 18

Crisp air, colorful foliage, and lively community celebrations make autumn one of the best times to explore Tennessee.…

By Ben Weber · Sep 17

Rising 266 feet above downtown Knoxville stands a gleaming golden sphere that once captivated millions during the 1982…

By Ben Weber · Sep 17

Johnson City sits in the heart of east Tennessee’s Appalachian Mountains, where outdoor adventures meet a food scene…

By Ben Weber · Sep 17

Autumn arrives with extra drama in Erwin, where forested mountains rise around the town and the Nolichucky River…

By Ben Weber · Sep 17

Some road trips become memorable because of the destination, while others stand out because of how you get…

By Ben Weber · Sep 17

Some meals are memorable because they are fashionable, but others stay with you because they taste like something…

By Ben Weber · Sep 16

Tennessee bookworms know there’s something magical about wandering through shelves packed with pre-loved books. Used bookstores offer more…

By Ben Weber · Sep 16

Sometimes the best pizza isn’t found in a trendy downtown district or a busy shopping center. Sometimes it’s…

By Ben Weber · Sep 16

A leisurely drive away from the busiest stretches of Pigeon Forge leads to Whaley’s Country Store, a family-owned…

By Ben Weber · Sep 16

Tennessee’s farm country hides some of the best-kept secrets for anyone who loves real food made the old-fashioned…

By Ben Weber · Sep 15