One of the world’s rarest wonders is just three hours from Nashville. We gathered around the raft on a beach lit only by the full moon. Just around the river’s bend was the mighty Cumberland Falls, aptly nicknamed The Niagara of the South. As my husband and two children climbed inside the raft and perched […]
August 9, 2017
I wondered whether Gatlinburg was ready for tourists after last year’s wildfires. I’m so glad we gave it a chance and scheduled a Gatlinburg vacation this summer — Tennessee’s most famous mountain town is back, and better than ever. Thanks to Visit Gatlinburg for hosting our weekend getaway. Like most Tennesseans, my ties to Gatlinburg are […]
August 1, 2017
My son knows what he wants … at least until he doesn’t want it anymore. The streets of downtown Gatlinburg are lined with storefront windows, all filled to overflowing with souvenirs. There are airbrushed t-shirts and leather handbags, knives and swords and cowboy hats, billowy caftans and homemade fudge, lace tablecloths and wood carvings — […]
July 26, 2017
Hidden away in a state park just outside Nashville, you’ll find a surprising treasure trove of early American history and breathtaking natural beauty. It’s all just an easy family hike away — Here’s what you need to know about Narrows of the Harpeth before you go. You can’t live in Nashville long without hearing the […]
July 19, 2017
Whether you love food, shopping, interactive museums, or the great outdoors, you won’t run out of things to do with kids in Columbus, Ohio! Here are 30 of our favorite family activities. This post was written in partnership with Experience Columbus. If you’re looking for the perfect spot for your next family vacation, I can’t […]
July 13, 2017
This post was written in partnership with Twin Creeks. It only takes a few episodes of Gilmore Girls to become smitten with the series — But the real reason I stuck with it over the years was less about Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and more about where they lived: Stars Hollow. In this charming (and, unfortunately, fictional) […]
June 23, 2017
‘Grandma’s House’ is a perfect romantic couple’s getaway or unique Southern retreat for Music City visitors. It’s hard to believe this lovely home has been standing for nearly 140 years, but it’s true. Back in 1880, a Confederate soldier named Thomas Marion Sanders built this sturdy farmhouse on a large plot of fertile land in Smyrna, […]
June 5, 2017
Whether you’re a Nashvillian in search of a quick weekend day trip or getaway or a traveler looking for a place near Music City with small-town Southern charm, Rutherford County is calling your name. Located just 30 minutes from Nashville, Murfreesboro and the surrounding towns of Rutherford County have it all– from rich cultural history, exciting outdoor […]
June 5, 2017
Looking for things to do with kids in Carolina Beach? Here’s a list of my family’s favorite Carolina Beach activities! This post was written in partnership with Carolina Beach. Headed to Carolina Beach, North Carolina and wondering what to do with your family while you’re there? Worry not. We recently vacationed in Carolina Beach and […]
May 12, 2017
