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One of the best parts of traveling through Tennessee is discovering the small towns that still feel authentic, welcoming, and full of character. Middle Tennessee is packed with communities where historic downtowns, local restaurants, antique shops, and front-porch hospitality are all part of the experience. Whether you’re headed to Bonnaroo or simply exploring the region, these small towns are worth taking the scenic route for.

Over the past decade, Tennessee has experienced an incredible public art movement. Artists and communities have come together to paint colorful murals across the region, turning small towns and downtown districts into open-air galleries. Many of those projects were led through our friends at DMA-events, an organization founded by Coffee Countians whose very first mural project was painted right here in Manchester.

Your first stop should be the Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead and Welcome Center located on the campus of the world-famous Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, only about 30 minutes from Manchester. Here, you can grab a free Tennessee Whiskey Trail Passport and officially begin your whiskey adventure.

Each December in Lynchburg, there’s a night when The Holler feels just a little bit brighter, and not just because of the hundreds of twinkling lights strung across a towering whiskey-barrel tree. It’s because families, friends, locals, out-of-towners, and the occasional wide-eyed first-timer all gather at the Jack Daniel’s Visitor’s Center for one of Tennessee’s most beloved holiday traditions: the annual lighting of the Jack Daniel Distillery Barrel Tree at Christmas in Lyn

If peace and quiet had a physical address, it would probably be somewhere around Hilltop Homestead in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with some sweet indulgences from Tennessee’s finest dessert...

Few towns hold the charm of Bell Buckle, Tenn., especially at Christmas. Each weekend in December Bell Buckle...

Revisit History at the Lynchburg Old Jail Museum This Week Lynchburg's rich tapestry of history is woven into its very foundations, and...

Tennessee Crossroad's Cindy Carter discovers topshelf bbq in the heart of Downtown Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Heading to Tennessee for distilleries? Here's your ultimate whiskey itinerary for South Central Tennessee. Day 1 Morning: Arrive at the...

As a teenager, my friends and I volunteered at the Shepherd's House, a local homeless shelter in Tullahoma.

Every year about 300,000 people tour the distillery and visit the small town of Lynchburg. In any two-month period, visitors from all 50...

For Halloween in the Hollow 2022, Whiskey Waffle is introducing the Waffle Walk. It is like your typical cake walk, except instead of cakes

With so many options for tours and guides, one really stood out: C & R Buggy Tours.

On the morning of September 15th, Whiskey Waffle rolled out its welcome mat in Downtown Lynchburg.

Three months after opening Lucky Duck River Rentals and Halls Mill Market to the public in Shelbyville, Tennessee, Lucky Duck is expanding.

From the Jack Daniel Distillery to the Natchez Trace Parkway, South Central Tennessee has something for everyone.

Baker and his staff will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his Lynchburg restaurant with the grand opening of Barrel House BBQ.

Savor the flavor of classic Southern cooking – mixed with a little Tennessee history – at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House & Restaurant in Ly

Step back in time and hear stories about Moore County heroes and villains when you visit Lynchburg-Moore County Old Jail Museum on the...