I’ve been going through the towns close to the Smokies with lists of all the attractions available. Check out attraction lists for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Today, we look at Townsend, TN. Townsend may be “the quieter side of the Smokies,” but there’s still plenty to keep you busy. Here’s what you can do [...]
Back Porch in Townsend (Where I First Tried Collard Greens)
April 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I have a friend, Melanie, who grew up in Tennessee. Which you’d never believe if you met her, because she’s missing that deep accent. But there it is. Anyway, Melanie happened to be visiting her parents in Tennessee for spring break, the same week we were there. We agreed to meet up for lunch, since [...]
Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend
April 15, 2011 By 3 Comments
Wow, Townsend, TN was certainly an experience. I’m not sure what I was expecting — the town motto is “The peaceful side of the Smokies.” I guess I was thinking quaint, small-town. Well, it was smaller than I expected. In fact, there just isn’t much there. But what is there is worth the trip. That’s [...]
5 Tennessee Cave Adventures
March 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Did you know that Tennessee has more than 8,600 known caves? That’s more than any other state in the U.S. We’ve seen signs to different caving adventures in the Smokies, but haven’t ever visited any. Today, I thought we’d take a look at the industry in Tennessee. On Wednesday, I’ll be back with some information [...]
Bed and Breakfasts in the Smokies
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We’ve stayed in hotels, condos and cabins in the Smokies. The one thing we’ve never tried is a Bed and Breakfast. I don’t know why not. Maybe it seems like something that’s not kid-friendly? Anyway, I was curious about the availability of Bed and Breakfasts in the area. Wow, did I find some amazing ones! [...]
