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.
TOURISM NEWS | A $1.5 million investment will bring one million new lights to Pigeon Forge holiday light displays this November.
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.
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.
TOURISM NEWS | The digital travel magazine, Trips to Discover, recently named Lynchburg as one of the 12 most charming small towns in Tennessee.
THINGS TO DO | The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will offer free admission now through the end of September.
THINGS TO DO | Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Bragg and New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones will be two of over 200 authors at this year’s Southern Festival of Books on October 14-16.
STATE TOURISM NEWS | Learn about Tennessee’s rich Civil Rights history in a new podcast created by the Tennessee Department of Tourism. It’s part of the state’s Civil Rights Trail.
LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS | A trio of Lynchburg entrepreneurs have opened a new spot on the Duck River. Check out Lucky Duck River Rentals and the Halls Mill Market.
LOCAL EVENT NEWS | Spring in the Hollow happens this Saturday in historic downtown Lynchburg. Here are three things The Times staff thinks you don’t want to miss.
