The Tennessee Magazine

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

12/04/2025

Did you know that The Tennessee Magazine has an online shop? Check it out here to find one- and three-year subscriptions and 2026 calendars.

12/04/2025

This month’s A Taste of Tennessee is all about leveling up — modern takes on traditional holiday favorites, that is. Check it out here!

Leveling up: Modern takes on traditional favorites Recipes by Tammy Algood | Food styling by Cynthia Kent | Photographs by Robin Conover Have you pulled out that tattered community cookbook yet?

12/03/2025

It’s the holiday season, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate, be sure to take a look at our events calendar for wonderful events all across the state!

Fri., October 10, 8:00 am-Fri., December 12, 5:00 pm Time 2 Groove Free Inclusive Drumming Classes Time 2 Groove Free Inclusive Drumming Classes MOVE Inclusive Dance 1113 Murfreesboro Rd. Unit. 404, Franklin, TN, United States Time 2 Groove Free Inclusive Drumming Classes Experience inclusive drummi...

12/01/2025

Cover reveal! The December cover features historical painter David Wright adding detail to one of his works. Check out the feature on the new book commemorating his career along with the full December issue here. https://hubs.la/Q03VT96-0

11/28/2025

Bella Telfer from Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation created this colorful winning pet portrait. Check out all the November winners here! https://hubs.la/Q03V1jZh0

11/27/2025

November’s feature is on how Foggy Valley Farms in Auburntown is preserving the Appaloosa Legacy.

How the first purebred Appaloosa horse came to be right here in Tennessee Jan Dobson smiles down on FVF Iron Vittorio, the first registered purebred Appaloosa horse, that was born on Foggy Valley…

11/26/2025

In this month’s My Tennessee Notebook, Antsy McClain examines the migration patterns of birds — and humans — during the winter months. (Illustration by Antsy McClain) https://hubs.la/Q03V1hbf0

11/25/2025

Traveling for the holidays? Don’t forget to go into energy-saving mode — and read this month’s Home Energy Q&A.

Q: We are planning on a lot of travel over the holidays. How can I reduce energy use while we’re away? A: Terrific question! Here are a few ideas to help you safely reduce energy use while you’re off…

11/24/2025

“Parks for Everyone” — check out this November feature on the efforts to make Tennessee’s state parks more accessible here. (Photo by Robin Conover) https://hubs.la/Q03Thy9Q0

11/21/2025

“Made With Love” — find homemade gifts everyone will be thankful for this holiday season in this month’s A Taste of Tennessee. https://hubs.la/Q03ThvHw0