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History: Bon Aqua Springs Resort
Bon Aqua Springs Resort, once the largest health spa and summer retreat in Middle Tennessee, was known as the “Queen of the Southern Spas”.

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Cascading Through the Country: Waterfalls Around Manchester, TN
With 56 state parks and 75 natural areas located across the state, Tennessee lays claim to countless waterfalls waiting to be explored!

Kristin Luna
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Wolf Creek Ranch Highlights Horses, History, and Hospitality in Hickman County
Lynda and Pam Hinson are sitting in lawn chairs on their front porch watching two horses graze grass on their lawn.

Gabrielle Reed
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HunterGirl moves to Top 3; Winchester visit with American Idol’s team planned for May 17
Hunter Wolkonowski, also known as HunterGirl, has moved to Top 3 and is a step closer to winning American Idol.

Elena Cawley
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Grand Opening of The Caverns Amphitheater Approaches With Old Crow Medicine Show on June 25th
Opening day is approaching for Tennessee’s newest outdoor venue: The Caverns Amphitheater! On June 25th, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Hootenanny

Ryan P. French
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Rural Bedford County Mansion full of amazing details
When I say this mansion is rural - I mean cow pastures, rolling hills, creeks, the whole nine. It's one you would never expect to find sitti

Amy Edmiston
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History of "Union Station" in Columbia
Did you know the Columbia Railway Depot was called “Union Station”? This Depot was completed in 1905.

Debbie Smartt
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Homesteading and CSA Market Gardening in Hickman County, Tennessee
Hickman County has long been one of the best places in Tennessee, and arguably the country, for homesteading or CSA market gardens.

Gabrielle Reed
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The Peery's take on Dotson's Produce in Winchester
Dotson’s has been in this location for almost 70 years. For the last 38 years, James and Vivian Dotson have run this family produce stand...

Experience Tennessee Ambassadors
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Shelby Lee Lowe to perform at Columbia's First Friday
Shelby Lee Low will be performing in Downtown Columbia, Tennessee on Friday, May 7th. His performance will take place at Vanh Dy's.

Ryan P. French
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Tennessee T's Model T Club Spring Tour Schedule Set
The Tennessee T’s, the state’s official Model T Ford Club, will kick off “The Five Rivers Tour” May 11.

Nashville's Big Back Yard
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Tennessee Man Makes Unforgettable Furniture From Forgotten Structures
A modest, but eye-catching sign stands in the front yard. Sticker letters plastered to a laminated styrofoam board spell out his inventory.

Gabrielle Reed
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Spring is in the air!
Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! We can feel it in our bones and long for it. It's the season for new-new blooms, new beginnings,...

Crossing Creeks Farm
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Barrel House BBQ celebrates 10 years with second restaurant at the Nearest Green Distillery
Baker and his staff will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his Lynchburg restaurant with the grand opening of Barrel House BBQ.

Tabitha Evans Moore
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Natural Bridge near Sewanee provides scenic overlook of Lost Cove
Natural Bridge is a three-acre natural area located in Franklin County. Natural Bridge is a 25 feet high natural sandstone arch with a span

Ryan P. French
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Jump off the Natchez Trace and into Yoders Homestead Market
Yoder’s Homestead Market is open year-round, and has something for everyone right here in Nashville’s Big Back Yard.

Nashville's Big Back Yard
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Affordable Golf Trip in Centerville
Looking to enjoy golfing affordably? Visit the Centerville Municipal Golf Course!

Nashville's Big Back Yard
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Blooming Arts Festival today and tomorrow in Linden, Tennessee
14th annual Blooming Arts Festival this weekend, March 25-26, 2022. More than 150 artists, musicians and food vendors!

Nashville's Big Back Yard
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Pretty Old Places: Historic 1856 Train Bridge
Waaaaaaay down in Giles County, Tennessee (like almost to Alabama) lies an old train bridge over the Elk River. While it's not in use...

Amy Edmiston
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Lawrenceburg Walls for Women Mural Artist Announced
Color us excited to get to work with Oak Ridge-based artist Megan Lingerfelt again! Megan was one of the artists we selected for our...

DMA-events
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