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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular on Sunday, May 7th in The Caverns
Hear classics from the album at the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular on Sunday, May 7th in The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Ryan P. French
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From Flatwoods to Broadway, the legacy of Hattie Louise “Tootsie” Bess
Straight out of Nashville’s Big Back Yard, from the tiny community of Flatwoods, just south of Hohenwald, came Hattie Louise “Tootsie” Bess.

Nashville's Big Back Yard
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History of Tennessee's lost World War II Prisoner of War & Draftee Training Camp
Camp Forrest, at Tullahoma, was one of the largest U.S. Army training bases during World War II. The camp served as a training facility...

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Find Adventure at Tim's Ford State Park
A Ford once stood along the Elk River where Tim's Ford Dam now stands. The land was owned by Abner Mansfield Tims, who provided…

"Hey Y'all" with Dan & Mary
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Music Roots of Winchester’s Diana Shore
Dinah Shore’s success quickly escalated. After entertaining the troops in World War II, she became a celebrity as television began…

Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Lucky Duck River Rentals Opens 25-Mile Kayak and Canoe Trip to the Public
Three months after opening Lucky Duck River Rentals and Halls Mill Market to the public in Shelbyville, Tennessee, Lucky Duck is expanding.

Gabrielle Reed
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Jon English Antique Sports & Cards Celebrates 2 Years of Success in Shelbyville
Jon English Antique Sports & Cards opened in September 2020.
This vintage sports store contains more than 5,000 items in the 3,000-square-
Becky Forkel
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Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Bonnaroovian Katie Andrews
This evening we were at plaza 7, at the ROOm of Rhythm to hear Preacher Peyton and The Big Damn Band.

Experience Tennessee Ambassadors
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Hispanic Festival in Manchester to take visitors on trip of culture, cuisine, traditions
Enter a world of authentic food, music, folk dancing and games at the Hispanic Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Elena Cawley
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The Caverns Amphitheater – ‘come for the sunset and stay for the stars’
The grand opening of The Caverns Amphitheater is set for June 25, with Old Crow Medicine Show taking the stage.

Elena Cawley
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Hunter Girl Finished Second on American Idol, represents Tennessee in an amazing way
Hunter Girl has finished 2nd the 20th Season of American Idol!

Elena Cawley
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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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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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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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Planning a visit to Bell Buckle, consider "Little Buckle"
One of the most well-known houses in Bell Buckle is this little place. Now called "Little Buckle".

Amy Edmiston
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10 Parks 1 County, Plan a weekend of Recreation in Maury County, Tennessee
Maury County, Tennessee, welcomes your family to enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences. Play, walk, explore, and learn together.

Elena Cawley
4 min read
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