Normally, I would expect to find elephants in Africa or Asia, but Tennessee happens to be home to one of the largest elephant safe-havens in …

Thistle Farms was founded in 1997 in Nashville, Tennessee, by Rev. Becca Stevens with the mission to “help women survivors heal and reclaim their lives …

While studying sociology, I learned about Highlander: The Movement School in New Market, Tennessee. The center was founded in 1932 by “Myles Horton, Don West, …

Many know Tennessee is “The Volunteer State” because of its willingness to send soldiers to the War of 1812. Still, Tennessee continues its legacy of …

Although we are already well into January, I wanted to share some ways we celebrate the New Year in East Tennessee. In addition, I want …

The Appalachian region is known for its folklore and marked cultural distinctiveness. It is especially true at Christmas, as our mountain towns are drenched in …

It is not just Dollywood that sparkles and glimmers with Christmas lights and festive cheer during the holiday season. The entire town of Pigeon Forge …

“I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but I am an earthling,” poet Nikki Giovanni says in her documentary, “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.” …

Have you ever wondered why Mountain Dew is so prevalent in Tennessee? At least half of my coworkers drink the green slime-colored beverage regularly. Since …

Many of my friends claim that once Halloween is over, the Christmas season begins. I generally disagree because I like to cherish every moment of …