Tennessee Stories

Appalachian Trail - First 5%

Cody Markham

My experience hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail - 10 days, one "dank" mountain and infinitely many good times.

The Top 5 Winter Adventures in East Tennessee

Jared Beeler

Tennessee's best adventures in the snow and ice.

The Best Fire Towers to Explore in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina

Jared Beeler

Visit some of the most beautiful fire towers with 360 degree views!

The 5 Best Tennessee Waterfall Hikes You Can Do with Kids

Girls Who Hike

My husband and I have always loved hiking and being outdoors. I have such great memories of our adventures before having kids. But, experiencing the trails with our littles makes us crave the outdoors even more. We live in Middle Tennessee with our 3 kids Ryder, Finn, and Adell and have explored many of our beautiful state parks. Here are my Top 5 Tennessee Waterfall Hikes with Kids!

The 10 Best Spring Adventures in Tennessee

Katie Y

April showers bring May flowers, and Tennessee sure knows how to put on a show during spring! Here's a few of my favorite spring activities I love to do in my home state!

20 Must-Do Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Outbound Collective

Explore the heart of the South.

The Smokies Are Still Alive!

Merritt McKinney

Despite the massive wildfire that destroyed over 10,000 acres inside the park last year, the Great Smoky Mountains are still alive and kicking!

The 10 best hikes near Nashville, TN

Katie Y

Want to see what Tennessee has to offer for outdoor fun? Here are some great hiking and swimming holes the locals love within a two-hour drive of Music City!

The Simple Beauty of a Night Spent in the Tennessee Mountains

Pierce Overholt

This trip reminded me of how great a night of hanging out by a fire with great friends can be.

6 Inspiring Photos from the Smoky Mountains

Nick Spicer

Making It Happen: Finding passion in seasons of dispassionate work

The Ultimate Road Trip Through Eastern Tennessee's Waterfall Haven

Jess Fischer

1 Jeep Wrangler, 2 campsites, 3 days, 6 state parks, and 14 waterfalls.

Weekend Excursion: 72 Hours In Chattanooga, Tennessee

Clare Healy

Explore one of the best adventure towns in America.

Explore The Cascades Of Tennessee: 10 Must-See Waterfalls

Clare Healy

Find solace at one of Tennessee's incredible cascades.

A New Perspective: The Great Smoky Mountains

The Outbound Collective