A beautiful day to take a brisk walk in the sunshine at this park. Plenty of adorable furry friends…read moreenjoy this park too. It is clean and it's full of history. What a nice place to explore.

This friendship bell was gifted to Oak Ridge from Japan as a sign of remembrance and peace between…read moreour two countries after the events of WWII and the Manhattan Project. Even those our connection has a dark history, the bell is meant to signify a brighter future. The bell itself is huge and very heavy, suspended in air with the ability for visitors to "ring" it. It is under a pavilion in the midst of Bissell Park, which has a great walking trail and a park/playground a short distance away behind the library. Worth a stop, in combination with the Children's Museum of OR, and the American Museum of Science and Energy, which both cover more history of the Manhattan Project and the creation of our small town.

I'll give it an extra star for the large outdoor area, but the place was dead when we were there.read more

I would give a 0 if I could. This was my mom's wishes and we did all the paperwork, was confirmed…read moreand have the documents and card in her wallet etc. after completing the paperwork in 2023. She passed last night and when the mortuary called them they wouldn't take her. They said they were full. Not only are her final wishes not being met, but I had to make last minute arrangements. They should have notified us in advance in they were full. I'm so disgusted I cannot even put it into words!

Bet you didn't know that Tennessee was once a major producer of freshwater pearls. And much of that…read morerich history lies right here in the city of Clinton right off the Clinch river. Take a second to look up the deets about southern Appalachian rivers and tributaries that brought Joseph Gossett, pearling, and eventually: the Norris Dam. Cool stuff. If you are visiting Clinton, come to this historical marker (and do something else besides antiquing). Have a picnic, take a stroll, hang out a bit. Appreciate. If you are looking for another reason to check out this place just ask the local Hoskins store. Because this spot is also the Hoskins-Lane Market Place Park. Owned by the Hoskins and given to the City. Yep, your little kiddos are playing hide and seek and going to the summer festival atop another layer of cool history. Well to learn more about all that, you'll have to get a milkshake at the still buzzing 85+ year old Hoskins drug store just down on Main street.

We had an awesome time on the Brew Bus! Jeff was a great guide. Would definitely recommend to…read moreothers to take this tour.

Jeff was awesome and the most sweetest, fun guide EVER! Great for bachelorette parties!read more

Jackpot! Crafters, junkers, painters, artists galore! This shared space is a wonderful venue where…read moreyou can shop for all things locally made. The area's hard working makers put their best and brightest on display and there is so much good quality stuff to choose from. And so creative! Let's see...we've got: lotions, jewelry, home decor, hand-stitched bags, wood shelves, baby clothes, calligraphy cards, candles, and on and on and on. So many gift ideas all reppin' East Tennessee.

There was about four employees there only one was helping any customers. Two of them were just…read moresitting there chatting with each other about random every day stuff. I gave the girl the money and I had to correct her that she was gonna give me too much change so I'm not sure what happened there. The ice cream was tasty, I ate about half of it.

Kilwins is always a win wherever you are!! I happened upon the Knoxville store on a Tuesday…read moreafternoon. Even though there was only one staff member, he was kind and helpful with whatever I needed. He shared what he was making (chocolate dipped strawberries ) and pointed out the sugar free section when I asked. The chocolates were delicious as always and walked out with a waffle bowl sundae. Their hot fudge is to die for!! Never a disappointing visit to Kilwins

Red's cafe mural is a downtown Sevierville, Tennessee mural on the side of some commercial…read morebusinesses down the street from the court house and the famed Dolly Parton statue. I'm not sure the history of Red's cafe or even if it was a legit cafe. The mural paints a picture of a 50's/60's sofa fountain car hopper type establishment that you know probably serves burgers and coke floats. Overall the artist from the Smokey mountain mural company does a nice job. Gatlinburg and the surrounding cities like Sevierville have this nostalgic all American feel to them so this mural goes hand in hand with that vibe.

Man, their salads with dinner entrees are awesome. Honestly, could be better than the dinner…read moreentrees themselves. Food is good, atmosphere is kitchy, staff are prompt and polite kitchen, it's not ridiculously priced for what you get. It's not cheap either, but you do get a ton of food. We've tried a few pasta dishes and a couple different entrees. We've enjoyed them all except the lasagna was cold in the center. Very cold. We've yet to find a favorite entree there but we'll keep trying.

(4/5) Altruda's - Knoxville, TN…read more Driving down from Northern Virginia to Nashville (over a 10-hour trip!), we stopped in Knoxville for the night and decided to try Altruda's. This was on October 24, the day before my Nashville Half Marathon, so I wanted a solid pre-race carb meal -- and Altruda's absolutely delivered. We started with the Tortellini Tricolore -- delicious, creamy, and rich. I had to stop myself after five or six pieces to save room. For mains, I ordered the Spaghetti Marinara (keeping it vegetarian before race day), and my friend had the Rigatoni Anthony with ham. Both entrées came with Altruda's famous house salad -- they brought us a large shared bowl with garlic bread on the side, and even offered free refills. The salad was fresh and full of flavor -- crisp romaine, earthy beets, mushrooms, and a light, tangy dressing. The spaghetti itself was fairly simple -- not mind-blowing, but exactly what I needed before a race: light, tomato-based, and not greasy or heavy. The Rigatoni Anthony was richer and creamier -- a bit much for me that night, but it tasted great. The ambiance is warm and rustic, with that classic old-school Italian vibe. Service was friendly and efficient even late at night. Overall, it was exactly the kind of comforting, hearty meal I wanted before race day. I ended up finishing first in my age group at the half marathon the next day -- maybe a little Altruda's magic helped. I'd gladly stop by again the next time I'm in Knoxville or passing through Tennessee.

Me and my wife recently stopped here while we were going to Johnson City. This place was great to…read morecheck out mainly because there was absolutely no people when you got to the top of the Scenic Overlook following the drive. The restrooms were not working since it is out of season but not a big deal. The parking lot takes you right to the Scenic Overlook you just have to walk about a quarter mile give or take. They even have a state line identifier where you're basically walking in between the border of Kentucky and Virginia which I thought was pretty cool. I see that this place is also dog friendly too. Great place for a photo opportunity and to capture a magnificent site. The drive up actually isn't too bad.

Amazing views! On a clear day, you can see Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. There's restrooms and…read morea map at the end of the parking lot, and you can continue the hike to old Fort Lyon to see the earth mounds that were constructed as part of the fortifications. Don't climb on them though since that causes erosion and destroys them. The area is paved and is ADA accessible. It is very popular with families. Do note that the road is windy with lots of hairpin turns. The road is closed to vehicles 20 feet or longer in length. It's paved all the way so don't worry about needing a tall vehicle. You can apparently schedule a shuttle to the top if you don't want to drive as well from the visitor center, but I didn't see it running when I visited.