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Come play in Nashville's Big Backyard; Plan a trip to the Piney River Resort
Located on the banks of the beautiful Piney River, Piney River Resort is a family-friendly RV camping paradise.

Nashville's Big Back Yard
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Camp Blount’s history associated with the War of 1812, Seminole Wars in 1818 & 1836, and Civil War
Camp Blount is one of the few historical sites in Tennessee associated with the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War.

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Peace, Unity, & Music Radiate Positivity: from Woodstock to Bonnaroo
David Bruce, who launched the I am Bonnaroo project 10 years ago, first learned of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival from reading an article.

Elena Cawley
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Bonnaroo announces 2021 lineup
Bonnaroo is set to return to the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee!

Ryan P. French
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Downtown Tennessee Theaters feature Art Deco ambiance, digital experience, historical quirks
Downtown Tennessee Theatres across Winchester, Shelbyville, and Fayetteville, Tennessee offer unique art deco ambiance, digital experience,

Elena Cawley
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Bonnaroo Announces Surprise Merch Pop-Up Shop on the Farm starting this weekend
Want to score some vintage Bonnaroo merch or maybe even a brand new, limited edition t-shirt? Well, you’re in luck!

Ryan P. French
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Pulaski's Hidden Gem, the Giles County Court House
As we journey through the city exploring all of the “hidden gems” and small businesses to support, today we are bursting with excitement...

Ryan P. French
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Lewisburg Tennessee was supposed to be the seat of Cannon County. Wait, what? Yes, it's true.
Here is a unique look at the Marshall County Courthouse, but did you know it should be the Cannon County Courthouse?

Ryan P. French
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The story of Jack Daniel and Nearest Green
After the American Civil War, Jack bought Call's still and hired Nearest, now a free man, to become Jack Daniel's first Master Distiller.

Ryan P. French
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James Thomas Bridgeforth's amazing impact on education in Tennessee
James Thomas Bridgeforth was educated in Giles County, Tennessee and at A&I State College. In the early 1900's he became interested in secur

Ryan P. French
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African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman
African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman was born to William and Alice Lowery in Nashvill

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Would you like some ‘aigs’?
Cracker Barrel has welcomed guests for over 50 years, and the restaurant in Manchester was one of the first stores to open its doors.

Elena Cawley
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Shelbyville's Historic Gilliland House
Shelbyville's historic Gilliland House is a unique vernacular stone building completed by James S. "Jim" Gilliland.

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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William Edmondson, first African American artist to have an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art
Few folk artists can claim the widespread recognition by the world of fine art that William Edmondson achieved during his lifetime.

Ryan P. French
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8 Mile Eagle Point Loop Trail now open
We are excited to announce, our 8 Mile Eagle Point Loop trail is now open, and ready for your enjoyment!

Ryan P. French
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State Museum extends exhibition exploring women’s suffrage in TN
The Tennessee State Museum announced this week that Ratified! Tennessee Women and the Right to Vote will extend its run through September 26

The Lynchburg Times
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Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Caldonia Fackler "Cal" Johnson
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Cal Johnson was born to Cupid and Harriet Johnson in Knoxville on October 14, 1844. The Johnson family, slav

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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American Watercolor Society show coming back to Tullahoma Fine Arts Center
It’s a historic, prestigious watercolor show and the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center will be one of six museums and art centers to host it. On...

The Lynchburg Times
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Take a step back in time and enjoy Ethridge's Amish Country
Passing through one of Tennesse's most well known Amish Communities in Tennessee!

Ryan P. French
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Blues icon, Leroy Carr
One of the most influential blues artists of the twentieth century, Leroy Carr was born in Nashville around 1905.

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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