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Tennessee Highways and Byways

Tennessee Highways and Byways

The Hidden Map: 10,000 Caves, a Rainforest, and Why Tennessee Geography Is More “Insane” Than You Think

Editors Note: I’ve spent a lifetime in Tennessee. I was born and raised here, I’ve served twenty four years in public office, and I’ve represented the people of Rutherford County […]

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Tennessee Highways and Byways

Absurd Geography: 50 Surprising Truths About the Tennessee You Never Knew Existed

The Hidden Geography of the Volunteer State: 50 Surprising Truths NASHVILLE, TN — While Tennessee is world-renowned for its neon-lit Broadway and smoky barbecue, a deeper look at the state’s […]

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Politics Tennessee Highways and Byways

Epic Salute: Apache Helicopters Soar by Kid Rock’s Southern White House in Epic Show of Respect

Editor’s Note: In today’s fast-moving information environment, understanding Agenda-Setting Theory is essential for every reader. First introduced by Maxwell McCombs and Donald Shaw, the theory reminds us that while the […]

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Tennessee Highways and Byways Travel

From New RVers to Tennessee Experts: How We Camped, Hiked & Explored All 58 State Parks in 4 Years

Content Credit: DeanoRolls A few years ago, we set out in our RV (as new RVers) to visit all the state parks in TN. We did that (all 58 of […]

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Why Tennessee Is the Most Important State You’ve Underestimated

EDITOR’S NOTE: Tennessee is one of those states people think they already know. Country music, whiskey, Dolly and the Smokies — the shorthand is familiar enough that it’s easy to […]

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Popcorn, Floorboards, and First Dates: The Drive-In Story Nobody Tells

The Drive-In: More Than Nostalgia Most of us have heard stories about the drive-in — but do you know how it actually got started? It wasn’t some big Hollywood idea. […]

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Politics Tennessee Highways and Byways

Spot Repairs Continue on I-24 in Rutherford County

Friday, February 20, 2026 | 01:59pm Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County. ALERT! Slow Down Your Roll: […]

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Tennessee Drivers Can Now File Vehicle Damage Claims for Pothole Incidents

Pothole Repair To report a pothole for repair, you can either fill out an online Maintenance Request form, or call the TDOT Road Repair Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX (836-8349).  Be sure to note […]

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A Look Back at Tennessee 200 Years Ago

Originally posted in The Tennessee Magazine By Bill Carey The history world makes a big deal of anniversaries such as the centennial of the passing of the suffrage amendment and […]

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