The Tennessee Magazine

12/22/2025

December’s feature is on David Wright and the new book commemorating his career as a historical painter — “David Wright: Historian with a Brush.”

New book looks back at esteemed career of historical artist David Wright Photographs by Robin Conover In his Gallatin studio, artist David Wright gives life to history through vivid…

12/19/2025

Need some inspiration for this year’s holiday menu? Look no further than this month’s A Taste of Tennessee — “Kicked Up Traditions.” https://hubs.la/Q03XVQg30

12/18/2025

In this month’s My Tennessee Notebook, Antsy McClain covers life’s guarantees — beyond death and taxes.

Turns out, there are a lot more solids in life than just death and taxes. Insurance companies are basically in the business of legalized gambling: They bet we won’t need them, and we bet we might.

12/17/2025

Our latest Poet’s Playground winners are featured in our December issue and on The Tennessee Magazine website. Check them out here!

Inspiring words from your neighbors Tennessee and Me Tennessee is my homeland, Tennessee is where I’m meant to be. You may ask why, And I’ll tell you. It’s beautiful in its own special way.

12/16/2025

In this month’s Tennessee History column, Bill Carey tackles the Chuckle Map of Tennessee made in 1948 — and how it inspired his own Kid’s Map of Tennessee. Check it out here! (Tennessee State Library and Archives image/Tennessee History for Kids image) https://hubs.la/Q03XVX3q0

12/15/2025

It’s contest season! Both Shutterbug Showcase and Best of Tennessee submissions are due in one month on Thursday, Jan. 15. Don’t forget to enter!

Contests Call for Entries Shutterbug Showcase – Pet PortraitureTTM Editorial StaffNovember 1, 20253 Mins Read In our next Shutterbug Photography Contest, The Tennessee Magazine wants to meet your furry and feathered friends as you showcase… Read More

12/12/2025

“David Wright: Historian with a Brush” is a brand new book that covers the career of the historical painter. Check out the December feature on Wright and the book here! (Photo by Robin Conover) https://hubs.la/Q03XVNcM0

12/11/2025

Be sure to check out this month’s Point of View here to learn the story behind this adorable snowman.

“Snowman of the Woods” Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400 mm ƒ4.5-5.6 L IS USM at 275mm, ISO 1600, ƒ-8 at 1/1250 second, handheld Last winter, I ventured out after waking to a beautiful snowfall.

12/10/2025

Looking for some gift ideas? This month’s Home Energy Q&A features 8 energy-saving gadgets for the holidays.

Q: We’re practical gift-givers, and we’re thinking about giving the gift of energy savings this year. Do you have any fun suggestions for us? A: Absolutely! From stocking stuffers to splashy splurges…

12/09/2025

“Life’s guarantees” — death, taxes, and … what else? Antsy McClain poses a list of a few more “solids in life” in this month’s My Tennessee Notebook. https://hubs.la/Q03XvnRy0

12/08/2025

Whether you’re a fan of the Chuckle Map of Tennessee or the Kid’s Map of Tennessee, you’ll get a kick out of reading this month’s Tennessee History.

Bill Dyer – 1948 Cartoonist Bill Dyer illustrated the 1948 Chuckle Map of Tennessee. It featured smiling sweet potatoes in Weakley County, below, a bear enjoying the view in Blount County, bottom left…

12/05/2025

Our December Poet’s Playground winners are so talented! Check out this winning poem by Zendaya Stoltzfus from Duck River Electric along with all the December winners here. https://hubs.la/Q03WZvBJ0