TOURISM NEWS | A $1.5 million investment will bring one million new lights to Pigeon Forge holiday light displays this November.
Pigeon Forge will add 20 new light displays this holiday season
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.
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.
Travel magazine votes Lynchburg one of 12 most charming small towns in Tennessee
TOURISM NEWS | The digital travel magazine, Trips to Discover, recently named Lynchburg as one of the 12 most charming small towns in Tennessee.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame offers free admission through September
THINGS TO DO | The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will offer free admission now through the end of September.
Southern Festival of Books announces 2022 author line up
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.
TN Tourism launches new Civil Rights Trail podcast
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.
5 cool things about the new Lucky Duck River Rentals an Halls Mill Market
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.
3 Don’t Miss things happening at Spring in the Hollow this weekend
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.
Loretta Lynn’s ranch to host Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival on May 19-22
THINGS TO DO | Bikers and music lovers will converge on Loretta Lynn’s Hurricane Mills ranch on May 19-22 for the Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival.
