Nearby Sewanee just got a new attraction, Head of the Crow State Park. It's named after the area of Franklin County containing the headwaters of Crow Creek.
December 16, 2025
Category: Tourism
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Fiery Gizzard named its own state park
Fiery Gizzard State Park, once part of South Cumberland State Park, is now a standalone state park. It's a great fall color viewing spot and less than 40 miles from Lynchburg.
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MTSU plans tourism and hospitality fundraiser at Pritchard’s Distillery
Want to support the next generation of tourism and hospitality peeps? There's a cool fundraiser at Pritchard's Distillery happening on October 18.
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5 Don’t Miss Things Happening at Frontier Days this weekend
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.
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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.