Hop on and hop off tour buses are a popular way for visitors to experience and see a lot of a city, as well as to get to know it. They are big in major tourist destinations around the world – London, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco and Toronto to name a few – and now one is operating in Franklin, TN. A quaint town just south of Nashville, Franklin is home to many of … [Read more...]
Travel, sightseeing, events and lifestyle blog posts from and about Tennessee from a native Tennessean.
Tennessee Christmas – Things To Do & Holiday Events In The Volunteer State
It's another Tennessee Christmas season and from Elvis’ Graceland in Memphis to Opryland in Nashville to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, the holidays are as evident there as gifts around a tree. Here is a rundown of the top things to do and holiday events happening all over the Volunteer State. Peppermint Trail in Knoxville, Nov 25–Jan 8. Follow the trail of … [Read more...]
Will Knoxville Be Getting An IndyCar Race? A New Racetrack Offers Hope
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor Knoxville, TN, is known for being a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, the University of Tennessee and the epicenter of Rocky Top. One day, it may also be known for hosting an IndyCar race. A racetrack capable of accommodating the fast cars that compete at the Indy 500 is being built. Called Flatrock Motorsports Park, it … [Read more...]
Knoxville Adds Walking Tour To World’s Fair Site
Fresh off a 40th anniversary celebration for the 1982 World's Fair, there is now a visually-aided walking tour of the downtown World's Fair Site. The City of Knoxville and the Knoxville History Project has installed eight markers throughout the park to provide locals and visitors information about the historic event. The markers showcase a few of the many stories of places … [Read more...]
End Of Prohibition Celebration At Alcatraz East In Pigeon Forge, TN
For many – including all PubClubbers – the end of Prohibition is a major cause for celebration. The date is Dec. 5 and Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN, is hosting a celebration daily from December 3-5. It starts at 5 p.m., and goes until closing time which is 9 p.m. Those dressed in Prohibition era attire will receive buy one, get one free admission tickets … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge Winterfest One Of The Many Holiday Events For The Season
It is not difficult to get into the holiday spirit in Pigeon Forge, TN, a vibrant entertainment town just down the road from Gatlinburg as well as the Great Smoky Mountains. As well as Sevierville, the hometown of Dolly Parton. Be sure and get a selfie at her statue in front of the courthouse. One of the reasons is Pigeon Forge Winterfest, which has the whole area … [Read more...]
Knoxville, TN, Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of It Hosting 1982 World’s Fair
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Knoxville Native To launch a year-long celebration of one of the city's most proudest achievements, Knoxville, TN, is holding an opening ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 5 to mark the 40th anniversary of the World's Fair. Visit Knoxville has partnered with the City of Knoxville and Knox County to build out the World’s Fair 40th … [Read more...]
Brad Paisley’s New Song ‘City of Music’ Helps To Promote Tennessee Tourism
As Live Music Returns, 10,000 Airline Vouchers Are Available To Volunteer State Visitors Country music superstar Brad Paisley has a new song out and it's helping to launch a new campaign to help promote tourism to Tennessee that includes airline vouchers to the Volunteer State. The song, "City of Music," is part of"Tennessee on Me," a nationwide campaign to … [Read more...]
If You Have Two Days To Visit Franklin TN Here’s A Great Things To Do Itinerary
Food & Drink, Live Music, E-Biking, A Civil War Battlefield And One Awesome Winery By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Do you have two days to visit Franklin TN, a quaint city south of Nashville? If so, then there's enough to do to keep you happy and to encourage you to go back again. This is a great things-to-do itinerary that involves food, … [Read more...]
Where To Find Cheap Beer When Traveling – Here’s One USA Destination
Franklin, TN, Home Of The Biggest Country Music Stars, Has Incredibly Cheap Beer Prices In Its Bars By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Even in the price-heavy USA, there are several destinations where a thirsty traveler can find cheap beer. College towns are well-known places to find incredible prices and even in PubClub's hometown of San Diego – … [Read more...]
Hotels Near Franklin/Nashville TN Cool Springs Hilton Review
A Business & Pleasure Place To Stay Next To Nissan's USA Headquarters By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When your business or pleasure travel takes you to the Nashville-area city of Franklin, TN, you can both conduct business and have pleasure at the Cool Springs Hilton. It is particularly convenient if your business has you in town for … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To UT Football & Basketball With Visit Knoxville ‘Golden Ticket’ Raffle
Sports Commission Holds A Raffle For Season Tickets To Tennessee Sports, Dollywood & More By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The new era of the University of Tennessee football is one of the most anticipated seasons in a few years and here's how to win two season tickets to see the new (and improved?) Vols. Yes, season tickets. Plus, … [Read more...]
July 4 At Elvis Presley’s Graceland Is An ‘All-American Weekend’ With These Events
Music, Memories & Fireworks For Fans Of The King Of Rock 'n Roll An Elvis tribute band, "hidden" tours of the mansion and a fireworks display set to music of the King, are all part of the Fourth of July celebration taking place – in person – this year at Elvis Presley's Graceland. The kick-off event takes place on Saturday, July 3 at the Soundstage at … [Read more...]
It’s a Dog (Lovers) Day At The Alcatraz East Crime Museum In Pigeon Forge, TN
Attraction Hosting A K9 Meet-&-Greet With Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation's Canine Unit The Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN, is having a day for dog lovers. On April 1, it is hosting a meet-and-greet with "representatives" of its newest exhibit. These are not your average friendly Fidos, tho; they are highly trained police dogs that … [Read more...]
Knoxville, TN, Hosting Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Championships 2021
Event Re-Locates From Baltimore For The First Time The 2021 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Championships will be held May 28-30 in Knoxville, TN. Created in 2012, this marks the first time it will not take place in the Baltimore, MD, area. The Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge is a qualifying event for the top male, female, and team finishers to compete in the 2021 NOBULL … [Read more...]
Knoxville, TN, Offers Several Social Distancing Outdoor Activities This Fall
Beyond Tennessee Football Are Colors Other Than Orange & A German Beer Hall By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When one thinks of Knoxville, TN, in the fall, the obvious top-of-mind thing that comes to mind is Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee Vols and the checkerboard end zone. And while that is certainly a huge part of the landscape in September, … [Read more...]
Knoxville Musicians To Give Free Virtual On-Line Concert
The Second Belle Sofa Soiree To Provide Music For For 11 Hours Just because we can't go out to hear live music doesn't mean we can't rock out at home. And you can do just that with a free virtual on-line concert put on by musicians from Knoxville, TN. Called the Second Belle Sofa Soiree, it will take place Saturday, March 28, for a whopping 11 hours, starting … [Read more...]
Memphis’ Beale Street Historic District Now Part Of The U.S. Civil Rights Trail
WDIA Radio Also Added By Gov. Bill Lee Known for its blues and BBQ, the the Beale Street Historic District in Memphis now has another distinction in its relation to history and culture. It is part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, along with Memphis radio station WDIA. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the addition of these two local landmarks to the trail during a … [Read more...]
The Craft Beer Scene Is Thriving In Knoxville, TN
An Ale Trail, Knox Brew Tours And Some 20 Breweries Are Rocking The New Rocky Top By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger (And Knoxville Native) In the land of Rocky Top, where Jack and Coke is the preferred beverage at UT football games and the area's signature song says people "get their corn from a jar," another beverage is scoring big points with locals: craft … [Read more...]
19 Breweries Are On The Knoxville TN ‘Ale Trail’ Passport
Craft Beer Lovers Have Plenty Of Brews In K-Town By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger Just west and over the Smoky Mountains from Asheville, N.C. – the Southeastern USA's equivalent of Portland, Oregon – sits my hometown of Knoxville, TN. While Knoxville has the University of Tennessee, TVA and the Great Smoky Mountains just over its shoulder, Asheville has … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg SkyBridge Review: This Top Tourist Attraction Is A Scenic Bargain
The Sky's The Limit At One Of The Top Things To Do In The Smoky Mountains By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The Gatlinburg Sky Bridge is one of the most popular tourist attractions in a town full of them. And for good reason. First of all, it's one of the best bargains in the entire Smoky Mountains and one of the best of any travel destination … [Read more...]
Walking Across The Gatlinburg SkyBridge Is Not As Scary At It Looks
Longest Suspension Bridge In North America Is A Pleasant, Fun & Unique Stroll In The Smokies By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger From the ground – and particularly from a distance – the Gatlinburg SkyBridge in Gatlinburg, TN, looks like something you would want to take a deep breath and even consider leaving a note to your next of kin just in case … [Read more...]
Tennessee Songwriters Week Provides A Chance To Perform At The Bluebird Cafe
Top Nashville Live Music Venue Hosts Event For Those Who Write The Songs The Bluebird Cafe is one of the most sought-after venues for aspiring musicians and bands to perform at in Nashville, and those who write the songs have the chance to showcase their work at the legendary bar. Tennessee Songwriters Week, Feb. 23-29, gives artists the once-in-a-lifetime … [Read more...]
Downtown Nashville Cheap Attractions Free Things to Do in Music City Sightseeing Guide
The Ultimate Cheap Way See and Do Things Without Spending Money By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Some things in life are indeed free. And in Nashville, TN, there's a lot to see that doesn't cause an achy breaky heart for even the most wallet-conscious tourist. • THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING What's a trip to Nashville without visiting the … [Read more...]
The Gatlinburg Fires One Year Later: Still Evident But Nature Making A Comeback
Tourism Is Up And Environmental Recovery Brings A Bounty Of New Plants & Trees By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The bottoms of some trees are still charred and you can see a line of black at the base of a hill on the loop road. One year after fires roared through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and to the popular tourist town of … [Read more...]
Solar Eclipse In Tennessee Cities: Nashville & Knoxville Hosting Numerous Events
Monroe And Loudon Also Two Of Best Places To See The Great American Eclipse Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State but on Monday, Aug 21, it will be the Eclipse State. That's because a large part of it lies right in the path of what some are calling "The Great American Eclipse," the first total eclipse in the USA in 99 years. Total darkness takes place early … [Read more...]
Tennessee Distillery Hosting Party For The Great American Eclipse
Old Glory Distilling Company In Clarksville To Have Craft Cocktails, Beer & Food Trucks One of the most highly-anticipated events of the year in the USA is taking place this summer and small towns across America are bracing to be the epicenter of activity for it. The Great American Eclipse, the total eclipse of the sun, takes place on Monday, Aug. 21. Its path cuts … [Read more...]
New Tennessee Whiskey Trail Features 30 Volunteer State Distilleries
Tennessee Distillers Guild Launches Website & App To Feature The State's Spirited History & Culture In recognition of a part of its cultural heritage, the state of Tennessee has launched a tourist activity featuring its most spirited product. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a union of 30 whiskey distilleries across the Volunteer State brought together by … [Read more...]
Cool Places To See And Top Things To Do In Knoxville, Tennessee
UT & The Volunteer Navy, Concord Park & Great Cheese Awaits Visitors To K-Town By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger & Knoxville native I saw a question posted on Quora inquiring about places a tourist should visit in Knoxville, TN, and figured as a native of this fine city it was my moral if not professional obligation as a travel blogger to … [Read more...]
Tourists Flocking Back To Gatlinburg After Smoky Mountain Fires
Tourism Thriving From Pigeon Forge To This East Tennessee Tourist Town By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger & East Tennessee Native Where there was once flames, there are now feet. Where there was once smoke, there is now stamping herds of tourists. In November, the Great Smoky Mountains were covered in a blanket of not its famous smoky fog, but … [Read more...]
It’s A Crime If You Don’t Visit Alcatraz East In Pigeon Forge TN
Museum A Smoky Mountains Tourist Attraction By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I was behind bars! But then I escaped from my prison cell, tried to dodge lasers tracking me and hijacked a police motorcycle. It's all part of the fun I had at the Alcatraz East attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Unlike its original namesake in San Francisco, Alcatraz East … [Read more...]
Dolly Parton & Gatlinburg Chamber Establish Relief Funds For Wildfire Victims
Smoky Mountains Fires Burn East Tennessee Tourist Destinations The wildfires that ran through the drought-stricken Great Smoky Mountains and caused home and business losses in the tourist town of Gatlinburg, has brought out the helping hands of the friendly East Tennesseans. The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established the Gatlinburg Relief Fund which … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Nashville 2017 Is Music City Midnight Block Party
Keith Urban Headlines Free Concerts With Countdown & Fireworks Nashville strikes a chord – several chords actually – on New Year's Eve with the Music City Midnight block party. It's held at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park downtown. And it's free. And there is alcohol for sale. To bring an end to 2016 and bring in 2017, there is a lineup of seven bands, … [Read more...]
Burt Reynolds To Film ‘Dog Years’ Movie In Knoxville, TN
Producers Seeking Locals For Acting Roles & Locations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger While there is great anticipation as to what might be happening in Neyland Stadium this fall, Knoxville, Tennessee is also buzzing with the news that Burt Reynolds will be filming a movie in the city. The Visit Knoxville Film Office, along with the Tennessee Entertainment … [Read more...]
A Toast To Tennessee Nashville Wine Festival 2016 Details
Wineries Pouring At Nashville Shores Amusement Park There's more than country music and beer in Nashville. There's also wine, and one heck of a fun wine festival – in an amusement park! Called "A Toast To Tennessee," it features wines from 25 Tennessee wineries and the location is unique in what it provides to wine lovers. It's at the waterpark of Nashville Shores … [Read more...]
Tennessee Wine Tasting Festivals: Upper Cumberland 2016 Details
Granville #WneLovers Festival Also Includes An Antique Car Show Not far from Nashville, in the Cumberland Plateau region of the Volunteer state, there's a taste of Tennessee that many folks may not know exists. It's a wine tasting festival. Yes, a wine tasting festival in Tennessee. This one takes place in the historic town of Granville. It's the Upper Cumberland … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg Wine Festival 2016 Date & Tasting Information
Smoky Mountain Wine Fest Is For #WineLovers In Tennessee When it comes to the Smoky Mountains, moonshine is the best-known beverage in the area. But there's wine, as well. And on Saturday, April 9, there's an event for wine lovers, the Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest featuring wineries from all over Tennessee. And yes, there are wineries in Tennessee. Sanctioned by … [Read more...]
Jack Daniels Distillery Tour Information Guide & Review
Touring The Tennessee Whiskey Location In Lynchburg, A Dry County Southeast of Nashville is a fun and free tourist attraction – the Jack Daniel's Distillery. The legendary sippin' Tennessee whiskey is made in Lynchburg, where a mineral-free creek runs through a limestone cave, providing the perfect water for Old No. 7 and other products. The distillery is in a beautiful … [Read more...]
Visiting The Dolly Parton Statue In Pigeon Forge, TN
A Free & Little Visited Attraction In The Great Smoky Mountains Dolly Parton's presence in Pigeon Forge, TN, is best marked by her entertainment complex, a kind of Universal Studios of the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood. But there is another monument to this native of nearby Sevierville. It's literally a monument, a statue to the country music singer with a local … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge Margaritaville Review By A Parrothead
An Island Escape In The Great Smoky Mountains By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger & Parrothead There's a bit of tropical paradise in the Smoky Mountains. It's Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge, TN. Normally a place for bluegrass and blue haze over the rolling hills of East Tennessee, as well as dozens of entertainment venues that make it the … [Read more...]
Nashville Top Bars Nightlife Live Music Venues & Honky Tonks
Downtown Hotspots On Broadway & Second Ave. It's a place where live music flows out from the doors to the street, the bars are called honky tonks and where they do something called a "hollar and a swallar." This is Nashville, and there's a reason they call it Music City. It's not just because the big-name county music acts are here but because of the … [Read more...]
Electric Daisy Carnival 2016 Las Vegas Tickets Now On Sale
Shuttle Passes, Parking & Lockers All Available The hugely successful Electric Daisy Carnival is back at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for 2016 and here's how you can get tickets. The dates are June 17-19. Three-day tickets start at $355 and it's cheaper to buy sooner rather than later. Purchase tickets at the ECC website. The Electric Daisy Carnival is a … [Read more...]
Sevierville, TN Is The New Bachelorette Destination
It's Not Vegas But Adventures In The Great Smoky Mountains Make It A Good Place To Bond With the Bride Ladies, why go to Vegas for your bachelorette party when you can be in Sevierville, TN!? Pass on Sin City and go to instead in Dolly Parton's hometown? Well guess what, it's happening. Sevierville, TN, pressed up against the Great Smoky Mountains an hour from … [Read more...]