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Marion, VA · Lifestyle

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Come Hungry to This Tennessee Restaurant Where the Fried Seafood Steals the Show

Hush puppies, catfish, flounder, and piles of baby shrimp keep showing up in conversations about one seafood spot in the mountains. That alone made me stop and look closer. The fried platters here come in Calabash style. That means light breading, quick frying, and seafood that stays the star. The large platters are famously big, so take-home boxes feel almost guaranteed.

Elizabethton, TN · 5d

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Step Into The Chrome Booths At Ridgewood Barbecue? No, The Blue Plate Breakfast At Elizabethton’s Coffee Shop

Ridgewood Barbecue in Bluff City gets plenty of road trip attention, and it has earned it. Just down the highway in Elizabethton, though, a hometown coffee shop breakfast makes a strong case for starting your day a little earlier. This guide walks through why a simple plate of eggs, biscuits,...

Elizabethton, TN · 1d

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Born 81 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the High School English Teacher Who Became a Grammy-Winning Country Music Star

On this day (November 10) in 1945, Yvonne Vaughn was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Today, she’s better known as country singer Donna Fargo, who kicked off a string of four straight No. 1 hits with 1972’s “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”. Among the...

Mt Airy, NC · 4d

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North Carolina Has A Reindeer Farm Where You Hand-Feed The Herd Before Christmas

Some holiday traditions involve a crowded mall and a long line for a photo. Others involve a mountain road, a guide who knows every animal by name, and a hungry goat waiting for a treat from your open hand. High in the North Carolina mountains near Banner Elk, a working...

Banner Elk, NC · 4d

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These 7 West Virginia Drive-In Restaurants Still Bring Food Right To Your Car Window

A giant mug of root beer sits on top of one of these restaurants. It’s the kind of sign that makes you hit the brakes before your brain even catches up. At several spots on this list, a server walks right up to your car. They take your order, then come back with a tray that hooks onto your window.

West Virginia · 1d

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This Hidden Virginia Dinner Theater Pairs A Four-Course Meal With Broadway-Style Musicals

A four-course dinner followed by a live musical sounds like an excellent excuse to make an entire evening out of going to the theater. There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about enjoying a meal and a performance as part of the same outing. This Virginia entertainment venue combines dinner service with...

Wytheville, VA · 1d

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Renowned Virginia-based luthier makes his 1,000th guitar

Renowned Virginia-based guitar maker Wayne Henderson is being recognized after completing his 1,000th guitar. During his 60-year career, Henderson has made countless contributions to music makers across the country and around the world. He's built guitars by hand for a Who’s Who list of pickers, including Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs...

Wilkesboro, NC · 2d

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Virginia Candy Shop makes more than 100 flavors of fudge and one flavor stands out

The Southern Churn, located at 627 State Street in Bristol, Virginia is in an ideal location for shoppers. The candy shop is in the state's most unusual shopping district, since downtown Bristol straddles two states at once: Virginia is on one side of the street and Tennessee on the other.

Bristol, VA · 2d

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This 17-Mile Virginia Rail-Trail Lets You Walk, Bike, Or Run Beneath A Gorgeous Forest Canopy

Some trails make you work for the view, and some trails hand it to you like a gift with a bow on top. The Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia, is very much the second kind, and it’s been quietly delighting everyone who finds it. Seventeen miles of traffic-free,...

Abingdon, VA · 18h

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Hard Rock Bristol posts $23M in October revenue

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol reported a month-over-month increase in revenue in October. According to the Virginia Lottery’s latest casino activity report, the casino reported an adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $23,224,892 in October. The AGR represents the casino’s total profits after it pays out winnings. In September, the […]

Bristol, VA · 1d

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This Peaceful Tennessee Trail Is One Of The Most Magical Places To Visit In Fall

A pack of gray wolves, a 44-acre mountain lake, and a rare German star projector all share one park. I think that combo alone deserves a fall road trip. The trail system stretches about 44 miles. Lakeside paths loop past the water, and a fire tower waits up high for anyone chasing big views.

Kingsport, TN · 1d

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6 Ingles Habits That Give Away an East Tennessean

You’re low on gas, low on groceries, and short on patience for two stops. At the Karns store in Knoxville and the Farragut store on Kingston Pike, one Ingles stop covers both. Here are the Ingles habits that give away an East Tennessean. 1. Buying Store-Brand Milk. Ingles puts...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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New movie being filmed in Jonesborough

Cameras are rolling in Tennessee’s oldest town for a new movie called “Restoring Harmony.” Written and directed by Candice Cain, the film follows a country musician who loses everything after her fiancé and manager steals money from clients. She returns home to Jonesborough, where the boy next door and the tight-knit community help her find her original voice again. Filming wraps up after a two-week shoot featuring local businesses, community members, and the Tri-Cities Airport. After editing in New York, the crew plans to host a local premiere before the movie hits Amazon Prime and Tubi in spring 2027.

Jonesborough, TN · 2d

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In Tennessee, an 1824 Redbrick Inn Still Serves Dinner Beside Its Fireplace

The rooms here still open with old-fashioned keys, and the building has been standing since 1824. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the restaurant downstairs has a fireplace and a courtyard terrace. This redbrick inn sits in one of the oldest towns in Tennessee. Some rooms come...

Tennessee · 1d

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Christmas Bazaar, Tiebreakers Pajama Party: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — A wintertime chill is in the air, and there are plenty of events taking place this weekend that are already highlighting the holiday spirit. News Channel 11 has compiled the list below of events happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Voting for Kingsport’s Gingerbread House Contest Christmas Kickoff at Mill Spring Makers […]

Johnson City, TN · 2d

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Morristown animal shelter seeks help after 24 animals arrive following cruelty cases

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — Twenty-four animals, three unrelated animal cruelty cases and thousands of dollars in expected medical expenses: that’s the situation facing the Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society, where employees say they’re struggling to keep up with the growing need for care. According to the Humane Society, three separate individuals have been charged with animal cruelty […]

Morristown, TN · 3d

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These 7 Tennessee Barbecue Joints Have Been Smoking Pork For Decades

Some barbecue spots open with a splash and fade within a few years. The places on this list went the other way, firing up their pits for decades and turning pulled pork, chopped pork, and pit-cooked ribs into hometown traditions. They stretch across Tennessee, from the mountains near Bluff City...

Tennessee · 1d

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Bays Mountain Park unveils new astronomy exhibit

KINGSPORT — Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium has officially unveiled a brand-new exhibit inside the Nature Center – an exhibit that invites visitors to look up and discover how our world connects to the cosmos. The exhibit is located on the main floor of the Nature Center and begins with our cultural connections to the sky. Visitors can explore how cultures around the world interpret the stars of the Orion constellation, along with a wonderfully illustrated sacred Cherokee sky story about the origin of the Pleiades. From ancient lore, the exhibition transitions into modern science, tracing how human curiosity transformed celestial mysteries into a deeper understanding of our Solar System and the Universe beyond. Visitors can explore the information-packed spinners along the Solar System wall and see how the faint band of light in the night sky called the Milky Way was revealed to be an immense galaxy containing billions of stars. The exhibit concludes with practical inspiration, showcasing the celestial wonders that can be discovered right from your own backyard using simple binoculars or telescopes. Finally, it shines a light on environmental conservation, teaching visitors how light pollution impacts both wildlife ecosystems and our ability to witness the beauty

Kingsport, TN · 22h

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Take a look inside the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville

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Greeneville, TN · 2d

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Passengers at Tri-Cities airport react to FAA ground stop

How did Julio Reyes' travel plans change due to the FAA issue?. What alternative plan did Amy Hutcherson take after the flight halt?. The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems, The Associated Press reported Friday night.

Greeneville, TN · 1d

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