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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
5 min read


BIG NEWS from Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Our Master Blend Edition 005 is 100-percent Uncle Nearest distilled and aged Premium Tennessee Whiskey. And if you thought our first four ed

Ryan P. French
2 min read


Journeys of Discovery: Sentimental journey with American Airlines’ circa-1937 “Flagship Detroit”
When George Dennis retired from his career as an American Airlines pilot, he wanted to do something more than just retire.

Tom Wilmer
1 min read


Localista Review: RC Cola Moon Pie Festival Returned and Delivered an Amazing Family Day
Just as prevalent was something else equally special: Small Town Tennessee Pride.

Andrea Bates
2 min read


Sit a spell at the Blue Victorian in Wartrace and find respite, history, good spirits
The Blue Victorian offers respite and creates memorable experiences for guests. It’s a place inviting visitors to unwind.

Elena Cawley
4 min read


Uncle Nearest Distillery – A Legacy 160 Years in the Making
Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green was born in 1820, approximately 45 years before the end of the Civil War. He was an enslaved man who was known...

Tomeka Allgood
2 min read


Find quality children’s clothing, accessories, unmatched customer service at Gingham Jellybean
(Shelbyville, TN) Visit the Gingham Jellybean in Shelbyville, and you’ll find boutique-quality children’s clothing, accessories and...

Elena Cawley
3 min read


Creator of Marsha de Arriaga label for equestrian attire chooses Shelbyville
One of the unique experiences Shelbyville provides to visitors is equestrian apparel shopping. Marsha’s on the Square boutique, located...

Elena Cawley
3 min read


American Mule and Bluegrass Festival loads the wagon with charities
The inaugural American Mule and Bluegrass Festival set for Shelbyville in September.

Elena Cawley
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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
4 min read


Distilling a weekend trip in Tennessee
Each year over 300,000 people make the pilgrimage to Lynchburg, Tennessee, and the Jack Daniels Distillery.

Ryan P. French
4 min read


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
2 min read


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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Dr. William Key and "Beautiful Jim Key"
William Key, nineteenth-century veterinarian and horse trainer, was born a slave in Winchester and took the name of his owner, William Key,

Tennessee Encyclopedia
3 min read
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