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Pack in some unique flavors and farm fresh ingredients while cooling off with this month’s “A Taste of Tennessee” pasta ...
08/15/2023

Pack in some unique flavors and farm fresh ingredients while cooling off with this month’s “A Taste of Tennessee” pasta salad recipes. Let us know which recipe you want to try first!

It’s hot. It’s SO hot. You know what would be great right now? Something cold that can still be called a good meal … something you don’t have to work up a

Time is running out! Help us recognize Tennessee’s best by participating in our Best of Tennessee Reader’s Choice Awards...
08/14/2023

Time is running out! Help us recognize Tennessee’s best by participating in our Best of Tennessee Reader’s Choice Awards to celebrate the wonderful offerings our great state has to offer. Enter by Friday, September 1!

Help us honor Tennessee’s Best. The 2023 Best of Tennessee Readers’ Choice Awards will recognize winners from across the Volunteer State in more than 25

Today, August 11, is Alex Haley’s birthday, which is the perfect time to check out this month’s feature on the Alex Hale...
08/11/2023

Today, August 11, is Alex Haley’s birthday, which is the perfect time to check out this month’s feature on the Alex Haley Museum in Henning. Happy Birthday, Alex Haley!

Throughout the history of television, there have been a lot of big moments — the introduction of color TV in the 1950s, the broadcast of the moon landing

David Crockett State Park is named after the King of the Wild Frontier. Learn about the history this spotlighted state p...
08/10/2023

David Crockett State Park is named after the King of the Wild Frontier. Learn about the history this spotlighted state park holds along with the park’s birding, boating, fishing, hiking and events in the August state park feature.

Among the many notable figures in American history, one whose name is synonymous with the early frontier is Davy Crockett. So large is his stamp on our

If you think it’s hot now, the highest temperature ever recorded in Tennessee was 113 degrees on August 9, 1930, in Perr...
08/09/2023

If you think it’s hot now, the highest temperature ever recorded in Tennessee was 113 degrees on August 9, 1930, in Perryville! For more bite-sized news, notes and knowledge, check out this month’s Tennessee Almanac in the full edition of the magazine. https://hubs.la/Q01ZD_ld0

August 9 to 17 is Graceland’s celebrated “Elvis Week.” Before you go to West Tennessee to celebrate, don’t forget to che...
08/08/2023

August 9 to 17 is Graceland’s celebrated “Elvis Week.” Before you go to West Tennessee to celebrate, don’t forget to check out this month’s Tennessee History column on the studio that discovered Elvis.

In January 1950, an announcer and sound engineer for Memphis radio station WREC started a side business that made records for anyone who walked in the

Have you ever stopped and wondered where the pencil in your hand came from? Musgrave Pencil Co., Inc takes pride in bein...
08/07/2023

Have you ever stopped and wondered where the pencil in your hand came from? Musgrave Pencil Co., Inc takes pride in being American-made and producing a high-quality pencil. Read about the business in this month’s feature.

For over 200 years, the wooden pencil has been a writing utensil synonymous with back-to-school season, learning and education. It allows us to make

Wonderful highlighted upcoming events this month include the Williamson County Fair (Aug. 4-12) and the Wilson County Fa...
08/04/2023

Wonderful highlighted upcoming events this month include the Williamson County Fair (Aug. 4-12) and the Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair (Aug. 17-26). Check out details on these events and more on our website’s events page.

Sat., January 7, 6:00 pm-Sat., December 16, 9:00 pm Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! DoubleTree Chattanooga Hamilton Place 2232 Center Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantas...

The Alex Haley Museum in Henning showcases the life of the famous author of “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.” Rea...
08/03/2023

The Alex Haley Museum in Henning showcases the life of the famous author of “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.” Read about it in this month’s feature on the website.

Throughout the history of television, there have been a lot of big moments — the introduction of color TV in the 1950s, the broadcast of the moon landing

Cover reveal! This month’s statewide edition cover features the outside of the Sun Studio building in Memphis that histo...
08/02/2023

Cover reveal! This month’s statewide edition cover features the outside of the Sun Studio building in Memphis that historically launched rock ‘n’ roll, covered in the Tennessee History column. Read the full August issue here.
https://hubs.la/Q01ZH_5b0

Did you know that August 1 is Spider-Man Day? Check out the Spider-Man themed winning artwork and the other wonderful ar...
08/01/2023

Did you know that August 1 is Spider-Man Day? Check out the Spider-Man themed winning artwork and the other wonderful artists’ winning entries in this month’s edition of Artist’s Palette!

Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email First place, 15-18 age group: Lauren Rose, age 16, Volunteer EC Second place, 15-18 age group: Mia Williams, age 16, Middle Tennessee Electric Third place, 15-18 age group: Nevaeh Roberts, age 15, Appalachian EC First place, 10-14 age group: Kaylin Boy...

07/31/2023

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The 35-acre Big Hill Pond is the gorgeous centerpiece of this month’s featured state park. Read about all that Big Hill ...
07/28/2023

The 35-acre Big Hill Pond is the gorgeous centerpiece of this month’s featured state park. Read about all that Big Hill Pond State Park has to offer in the July issue of the magazine and on the website.

One of the most diverse landscapes in Tennessee is located where you might least expect it. Situated not far from where Tennessee shares a state line with

Have you checked out the new Tennessee History column yet? Find out what paved the way for Gatlinburg’s claim to fame as...
07/27/2023

Have you checked out the new Tennessee History column yet? Find out what paved the way for Gatlinburg’s claim to fame as a popular tourist destination here.

It can be hard to pin down exactly when a place became a major tourist attraction, but I recently discovered the month and year it happened to Gatlinburg.

If you haven’t seen our July cover yet, it’s of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Greenbrier area, a popular reade...
07/26/2023

If you haven’t seen our July cover yet, it’s of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Greenbrier area, a popular reader’s choice Best of Tennessee awardee. To participate in this year, enter online by Sept. 30! https://hubs.la/Q01WnrHz0

This month’s Point of View takes readers on a trip to a Gulf Coast sunrise alongside photographer Robin Conover and show...
07/25/2023

This month’s Point of View takes readers on a trip to a Gulf Coast sunrise alongside photographer Robin Conover and shows how she found her “catch of the day.”

“Casting at Sunrise” by Robin Conover, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV EF 24–70 mm at 24 mm f2.8 L USM lens, ISO 400 f9 at 1/400 second, handheld Photography is all

Poet’s Playground is back again! Entries are due Sept. 1, so start thinking of some Tennessee-themed poems if you want t...
07/24/2023

Poet’s Playground is back again! Entries are due Sept. 1, so start thinking of some Tennessee-themed poems if you want to participate. Contest details are available in the magazine and on the website.

We’re searching for Tennessee’s most talented and gifted poets. Enter our next Poet’s Playground contest! Subject: While the theme of your poem must

Shut the front door (to save energy)! This month’s Home Energy Q&A is all about the potential for energy savings options...
07/21/2023

Shut the front door (to save energy)! This month’s Home Energy Q&A is all about the potential for energy savings options for your front door, whether you’re looking to replace it or to make some less expensive, quicker fixes.

Q: I like the style of my front door, but it is drafty. Can you recommend ways to fix the drafts and make it more energy efficient? A: The front door of

If you’ve heard the song “Nutbush City Limits,” you probably know that the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner grew up in...
07/20/2023

If you’ve heard the song “Nutbush City Limits,” you probably know that the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner grew up in the small west Tennessee town of Nutbush. Find out how her home county mourns and honors her in this month’s feature.

On May 24, the world lost a legend. But West Tennessee lost a native daughter who went from picking cotton with her family as a child to the top of the

Looking for ways to cool off in the summer heat? Look no further than this month’s feature, “Cool Off, Tennessee!”
07/19/2023

Looking for ways to cool off in the summer heat? Look no further than this month’s feature, “Cool Off, Tennessee!”

With temperatures nearing the triple digits in the peak of summer, on some hot Tennessee days, all you want to do is cool off, searching for any kind of a

In this July’s Tennessee Today, TECA CEO Mike Knotts reminds us all to slow down and move over for roadside crews like e...
07/18/2023

In this July’s Tennessee Today, TECA CEO Mike Knotts reminds us all to slow down and move over for roadside crews like electric lineworkers.

Electric lineworker is consistently ranked among the most dangerous jobs in America. While its exact position on various lists of “the most dangerous

Don’t keep it hush-hush if you make one of the hush puppy recipes from this month’s “A Taste of Tennessee!”   Share it w...
07/17/2023

Don’t keep it hush-hush if you make one of the hush puppy recipes from this month’s “A Taste of Tennessee!” Share it with us with

The thing that’s so fun about watching a dog show is experiencing all the different varieties of canines in their most perfect forms. The same can be said

This weekend is your last chance to enter the "My Hometown" Shutterbug contest! Enter your photo entries by the end of t...
07/14/2023

This weekend is your last chance to enter the "My Hometown" Shutterbug contest! Enter your photo entries by the end of the day on Sunday on The Tennessee Magazine website.

From small, rural farming communities to bustling city centers, each community across our great state has interesting stories to tell — and we want to

Check out the talent this month’s Artist’s Palette winners presented through their artwork! For details on how to enter ...
07/13/2023

Check out the talent this month’s Artist’s Palette winners presented through their artwork! For details on how to enter the Artist’s Palette contest, go to Community Corner in the magazine or go to our website under contest entry forms.

Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email First place, 15-18 age group: Gracie Grandi, age 16, Sequachee Valley EC Second place, 15-18 age group: Marcus Springen, age 16, Middle Tennessee Electric Third place, 15-18 age group: Maritsa Castillo Gonzalez, age 17, Middle Tennessee Electric First....

Electric cooperatives are mindful about the higher energy demands that come with hotter temperatures. Read about actions...
07/12/2023

Electric cooperatives are mindful about the higher energy demands that come with hotter temperatures. Read about actions they are taking this summer to meet demands, from TECA Board President Keith Carnahan.

Summer often brings with it a welcome change of pace. We carve out a little extra time to relax and enjoy life with those we love. From cookouts to games

It’s hard to believe that Gatlinburg hasn’t always been a busy tourist destination, but it used to be isolated from the ...
07/11/2023

It’s hard to believe that Gatlinburg hasn’t always been a busy tourist destination, but it used to be isolated from the rest of the state! Read about what changed that in this month’s

It can be hard to pin down exactly when a place became a major tourist attraction, but I recently discovered the month and year it happened to Gatlinburg.

In this month’s feature, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner! Learn about differ...
07/10/2023

In this month’s feature, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner! Learn about different locations and upcoming events in her home county in Tennessee that honor the musical icon.

On May 24, the world lost a legend. But West Tennessee lost a native daughter who went from picking cotton with her family as a child to the top of the

In this month’s entry in the state park series, we highlight  Big Hill Pond State Park. Find out about fishing, birding,...
07/07/2023

In this month’s entry in the state park series, we highlight Big Hill Pond State Park. Find out about fishing, birding, camping, hiking and more here.

One of the most diverse landscapes in Tennessee is located where you might least expect it. Situated not far from where Tennessee shares a state line with

Cool off, Tennessee! From sweet treats to nature, water and even indoor destinations, there are many ways to beat the he...
07/06/2023

Cool off, Tennessee! From sweet treats to nature, water and even indoor destinations, there are many ways to beat the heat in our wonderful state. Find some ideas and options in this month’s feature.

With temperatures nearing the triple digits in the peak of summer, on some hot Tennessee days, all you want to do is cool off, searching for any kind of a

The “My Hometown” Shutterbug entries are due Monday, July 17! Don’t forget to submit your photo entries on the Tennessee...
07/05/2023

The “My Hometown” Shutterbug entries are due Monday, July 17! Don’t forget to submit your photo entries on the Tennessee Magazine website!

From small, rural farming communities to bustling city centers, each community across our great state has interesting stories to tell — and we want to

Happy Fourth of July from the staff at The Tennessee Magazine! Today is a great day to read this   column from over 10 y...
07/04/2023

Happy Fourth of July from the staff at The Tennessee Magazine! Today is a great day to read this column from over 10 years ago celebrating the holiday from TECA CEO Mike Knotts!

“It will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts

Cover reveal! The July cover features the beautiful Greenbrier area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check ou...
07/03/2023

Cover reveal! The July cover features the beautiful Greenbrier area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out the entire July issue here. https://hubs.la/Q01WnDXJ0

Have you tried this month’s brisket recipes yet? Let us know which one is your favorite!
06/30/2023

Have you tried this month’s brisket recipes yet? Let us know which one is your favorite!

Cooking perfectly tender and delicious brisket is a time-honored tradition — because, you know, the time required to do it. Brisket is both famously

This month’s Artist’s Palette winners show their artistic talent through colorful, unique art across all age groups. Che...
06/29/2023

This month’s Artist’s Palette winners show their artistic talent through colorful, unique art across all age groups. Check out their masterpieces here.

Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email First place, 15-18 age group: Abby Salvatore, age 15, Meriwether Lewis EC Second place, 15-18 age group: Layla Williams, age 15 Third place, 15-18 age group: Lillian Arnold, age 16, Upper Cumberland EMC First place, 10-14 age group: Esther Snyder, age....

The Sumner County Fair is today, June 28, through July 2. For a list of all of this year’s Tennessee county, regional an...
06/28/2023

The Sumner County Fair is today, June 28, through July 2. For a list of all of this year’s Tennessee county, regional and state fairs, go to our website.

Tennessee State, Regional and County Fairs June6-10 • Clay Co. Fair • Celina28 – July 2 • Sumner Co. Fair • GallatinJuly3-8 • Smith Co. Fair •

Colonel Littleton hopes his handcrafted leather goods will become family heirlooms and passed down for many generations....
06/27/2023

Colonel Littleton hopes his handcrafted leather goods will become family heirlooms and passed down for many generations. Read about him and his business Colonel Littleton Ltd., Inc. in this month’s feature.

Stepping into the Col. Littleton retail store in Lynnville feels like stepping back in time. Just an hour or so south of Nashville, where Highway 129

Did you miss June’s Poet’s Playground contest? Check out first-, second- and third-place winners on our website, and sta...
06/26/2023

Did you miss June’s Poet’s Playground contest? Check out first-, second- and third-place winners on our website, and start thinking of submissions for our December poetry contest; entries are due Sept. 1.

Age 8 and younger First Place Magical Music Kingston Walters, Caney Fork Electric Cooperative I like Music It feels like Magic I love Country Music that

Rocky Fork State Park - Flag Pond, TN is named after Senator Lamar Alexander who served from 2003 to 2021. Learn about s...
06/23/2023

Rocky Fork State Park - Flag Pond, TN is named after Senator Lamar Alexander who served from 2003 to 2021. Learn about some of the park’s unique attributes in this month’s state park feature.

Tennessee’s state parks have been welcoming visitors since the Great Depression, when Harrison Bay became the first state park in 1937. More than 50

What was your favorite part about this month’s Tennessee History column on Ned Buntline? Ours was his tie to Tennessee, ...
06/22/2023

What was your favorite part about this month’s Tennessee History column on Ned Buntline? Ours was his tie to Tennessee, of course. Read it here if you haven’t already.

Had the Nashville lynch mob succeeded, American history might have turned out differently. There might not have been a “Know-Nothing” political party.

It’s officially summer and the longest day of the year! It’s the perfect day to check out summer energy tips from TECA B...
06/21/2023

It’s officially summer and the longest day of the year! It’s the perfect day to check out summer energy tips from TECA Board President Keith Carnahan.

Summer in Tennessee is hard to beat. I love the cookouts, the longer days and all the outdoor activities our beautiful state has to offer this time of

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Our almanac features family-friendly events from across the state. https://www.tnmagazine.org/events
From Memphis to Mountain City, check out our statewide events calendar for a comprehensive list of family-friendly events. https://www.tnmagazine.org/events
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In addition to the 13 national parks in Tennessee, here's our list of other must-see national parks. https://www.tnmagazine.org/go-national/
Looking for weekend plans? Our statewide events calendar has something for everyone. https://www.tnmagazine.org/events
Though a small and relatively new addition to the state park system, Cummins Falls State Park is not to be missed. https://www.tnmagazine.org/small-but-mighty/
Our history columnist renames Tennessee counties to better reflect what they are known for. Do you agree? Let the heated debate begin. https://www.tnmagazine.org/history-bills-list-of-alternative-county-names/
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