The Tennessee Magazine

11/07/2025

“Even after all this time, when I put strings on (a mandolin) and play that first tune, it is still a pretty cool feeling that I never want to forget and always want to share.” Check out “The Left-Handed Mandolin Man” here. (Photo by Amber Weaver) https://hubs.la/Q03vh5rB0

10/07/2025

July’s Point of View features an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail perched on a patch of milkweed at Radnor Lake State Park. Check it out here.

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” — Maya Angelou Flitting about the landscape from flower to flower…

09/07/2025

In July’s Home Energy Q&A, TVA’s Brad Wagner makes the case for professional HVAC tuneups and duct maintenance. Read here.

A: Yes! By the time July rolls around, your air conditioning unit has already been hard at work, keeping you cool and comfortable. Knowing Tennessee, though, the days are about to get even hotter!

08/07/2025

Don’t miss out! You have ONE MORE WEEK to enter our next Shutterbug Showcase themed “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee” — entries are due Tuesday, July 15. https://hubs.la/Q03qXl8Q0

08/07/2025

Tennessee’s Executive Residence has been formed through the thoughtful design behind the beautiful gardens and house over the years, and most importantly it is “The People’s House in Tennessee.” Check out some of its unique details here. (Photos by Amber Weaver) https://hubs.la/Q03vgPYK0

07/07/2025

Introducing this month’s State Park Spotlight: Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Check out the park’s offerings along with future plans here.

Story by Trish Milburn | Photographs by Stuart Carroll What’s the best way of describing Tennessee’s newest state park? Quite simply, awe-inspiring. Awe is definitely the feeling that overcomes many…

04/07/2025

In this month’s My Tennessee Notebook, Antsy McClain gives a glimpse into the American dream. (Illustration by Antsy McClain) https://hubs.la/Q03vgTwx0

03/07/2025

Turn any food into a finger food by wrapping it in ready-to-use phyllo dough. Check out “Shell Game” here.

Recipes by Tammy Algood | Food styling by Cynthia Kent | Photograph by Robin Conover Vacations are important. They give us a chance to enjoy the moment and make memories. Take a little kitchen…

02/07/2025

Looking for ways to stay cool during the dog days of summer? Look no further than kicking back with an introduction to July’s issue of The Tennessee Magazine. Check out this month's From the Editor here.

We asked for the heat. Well, I did, back in January and February when I was eagerly anticipating warmer weather. The grass is always greener, as they say. They should look at my lawn. Anyway…

01/07/2025

You only have two weeks to enter our next Shutterbug Showcase themed “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee” — entries are due Tuesday, July 15. https://hubs.la/Q03qXfQ10

01/07/2025

Cover reveal! The July cover features an F-style mandolin handcrafted by Audey Ratliff of Ratliff Mandolins. Check out the July feature on Ratliff along with the full July issue here. https://hubs.la/Q03vgPDq0

30/06/2025

In this month’s Tennessee History column, Bill Carey discusses some of the early history of Vanderbilt University and a name change of one of the university’s dormitories. (Photo by Bill Carey) https://hubs.la/Q03qX2Bn0