Explore Tennessee

09/06/2025

Busy start to the Foodie Fest! Over 40 food trucks there today.

08/27/2025

✨🦋 Nature Spotlight from Tennessee! 🦋✨

Look at this gorgeous Red-spotted Purple butterfly (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) we spotted today at Elkmont! Its shimmering blue wings almost look like stained glass against the sunlight. 🌞

Fun fact: This butterfly is actually a subspecies of the White Admiral (Limenitis arthemis). Despite the name, you won’t always see obvious red spots — instead, they’re often admired for their deep blue iridescence. They’re common here in the Smoky Mountains and love sunny forest edges, trails, and even country roadsides.

Keep your eyes open on your next hike — you just might catch one resting with its wings spread wide, showing off that amazing blue-green glow. 💙

🦋

08/27/2025

🎡🎶 It’s Fair time in Sevier County! 🎶🎡

The Sevier County Fair kicks off today in Sevierville, TN, and runs through September 1st with something fun for the whole family!

Our granddaughter won 5 first place awards for her Fair entries!

From thrilling rides, tasty fair food (funnel cakes, anyone?), and live music 🎵, to livestock shows, arts & crafts, and local exhibits — there’s plenty to enjoy!

🐖 Agriculture & Livestock
🎢 Carnival Rides & Games
🍔 Food Vendors with Fair Favorites
🎤 Live Music & Entertainment
🏆 Competitions & Exhibits

📍 Sevier County Fairgrounds, Sevierville, TN

📅 Starting today – don’t miss out!

✨ Grab your family, bring your friends, and make some memories at the Sevier County Fair 2025!

👉 Who’s going to the fair this week?

08/25/2025

🐉✨ Spotted at Elkmont today — a Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) showing off its electric blue tail!

These little reptiles are fascinating:

🔹 Appearance: Juveniles have striking blue tails and five bright stripes. As they grow, the colors fade, and males may even develop a reddish-orange head during breeding season.

🌲 Habitat: They love damp woodlands and forests, hiding under logs, rocks, and leaf litter.

🐜 Diet: Skinks snack on spiders, crickets, beetles, snails, and other small invertebrates.

☀️ Behavior: Active during the day, they’re quick movers and can drop their tails if threatened — which later regenerate!

Next time you’re hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out on sunlit rocks and logs — you might catch one darting past! 🦎💙

08/24/2025

Standing in the clouds this morning on the Foothills Parkway.

08/24/2025

🎶 Always!

08/23/2025

Awesome!

08/22/2025

🪕 Bring back Uncle Hershel!

08/19/2025

🎢 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED!
How to get the cheapest Dollywood tickets (without sketchy sites) + our best money-saving hacks!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:
• Why multi-day tickets often beat one-day prices
• Where to find legit deals on Dollywood’s Special Offers page (think “Everyone Pays Kids’ Price” promos)
• Seasonal $10-off tie-ins (like Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A)
• The FREE Pre-K Imagination Pass for eligible kids
• Pro tips: free ice water anywhere, Rain Guarantee re-admit on bad weather, and the Patriot Park + trolley parking hack

▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/YIt1UXFDlBI

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Explore Tennessee visits Dollywood to share the current deals and Dollywood discounts. Learn how to save money on tickets, and make the most of your Dollywo...

08/19/2025

🎢 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED!
How to get the cheapest Dollywood tickets (without sketchy sites) + our best money-saving hacks!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:
• Why multi-day tickets often beat one-day prices
• Where to find legit deals on Dollywood’s Special Offers page (think “Everyone Pays Kids’ Price” promos)
• Seasonal $10-off tie-ins (like Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A)
• The FREE Pre-K Imagination Pass for eligible kids
• Pro tips: free ice water anywhere, Rain Guarantee re-admit on bad weather, and the Patriot Park + trolley parking hack

▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/YIt1UXFDlBI

📖 Full breakdown & links: https://exploretennessee.org/pigeon-forge/attractions-pigeon-forge/dollywood/discount-tickets-for-dollywood/we-found-the-cheapest-dollywood-discount-tickets/

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We found the cheapest Dollywood discount tickets so you can ride coasters, see live shows & save big in Pigeon Forge – skip the fees and get real savings.

08/15/2025

Join us on Saturday September 6th for a Glow Hike!

Register using the link below:
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/panther-creek/ #/?event=glow-hike-PCSP25

08/15/2025

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