Frontier Days kicks off on Friday and you can enjoy the event like a local with this insider's guide to our summer small town festival.
May 12, 2025
Category: Tourism
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Local state parks offer Thanksgiving dinner
Eight Tennessee State Parks, including Henry Horton State Park, will serve Thanksgiving meals at their restaurants, providing families an opportunity to enjoy a holiday feast without the preparation hassle. The meals will be available on Thanksgiving Day, with reservations needed for certain parks.
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Lynchburg’s Spring in the Hollow happens this weekend
THINGS TO DO | Spring plants, birdhouses, and the Finest Spring Hats will fill the historic Lynchburg Square on Saturday for Spring in the Hollow.
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The Jackie Robinson of country music gets his own Ryman statue
He broke through racial barriers in country music with a slew of firsts and on Wednesday the Ryman added a bronze statue in honor of Charley Pride.
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Make Tims Ford Tennessee’s Favorite State Park
TOURISM NEWS | Vote for Tims Ford State Park in the My TN State Park Fundraiser happening throughout the month of April.
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REVIEW: Lagniappe Café offers authentic New Orleans cuisine in Lynchburg
REVIEW: The Lagniappe Café offers authentic New Orleans-style cuisine right here on the historic Lynchburg Square.
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Great Stone Door named one of the world’s most underrated travel experiences
LOCAL TOURISM NEWS | According to a new study from Explore Worldwide, the Great Stone Door located at Savage Gulf State Park is the 11th Most Underrated Attraction in the World.
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Pigeon Forge will add 20 new light displays this holiday season
TOURISM NEWS | A $1.5 million investment will bring one million new lights to Pigeon Forge holiday light displays this November.
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State turns Savage Gulf into a separate state park
TOURISM NEWS | Its vast acreage and unique characteristics warrant its designation as an official state park, according to state officials. On Thursday, TDEC announced that Savage Gulf would become state park number 57.
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Lucky Duck launches 25-mile kayak and canoe trip
TOURISM NEWS | A river rental company owned by a trio of Lynchburg folks is expanding. Lucky Duck River Rentals recently launched a 25-mile kayak and canoe trip.