2022

Sarah Moore finds an artistic home among the wildflowers When ironweed first blooms in late summer, its vivid fuchsia cannot be missed. As the autumn shifts into winter, tanned, fluffy seed heads make their appearance. The plant…
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Larry Vincent shares his love of music through teaching As Larry Vincent stands on stage, guitar in hand, his eyes close as he feels the movement of every note. His fingers slide effortlessly across each fret as music dances across the…
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So many trails, so little time! The Discoverer travel website recently named the top hike to take in each of the 50 states. (No surprise here, but a hike in the Smokies got the nod for Tennessee.) Here’s a look at the finishers in the…
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Liz Domingue loves hiking the high elevations of the Smokies. Though there are special spots down low, too. Her favorite hike? “The one I’m on right now,” she says. Domingue is one of the instructors who lead excursions as part of…
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Local garden experts share the latest in gardening trends for 2022 Amy Haun knows one thing for sure that’s new in the world of gardening: more people than ever are interested in the topic. Haun, Brian Townsend, and Tobi Johnson, all…
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Spring is just around the corner and that means so many of us are beginning to think about our spring remodeling projects! If you fall into that category, here are some thoughts to consider before you get started, courtesy of Master…
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I’m only fifteen feet off the ground and this third screw isn’t wanting to sink. The ice is hard but thin, unlike the bullet tough walls from the week before in Ouray, Colorado. I’ve traded the austerity of the San Juans for the…
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Let's face it, here in Tennessee we love our state parks. And when Tennesseans were invited last month to vote for their favorite one, they rallied and raised $111,875 for them! Each vote cost $1. And with all of those votes, every state…
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If there was ever a time when we all need a healthy immune system, it would be right now. We’re coming out of cold season in a pandemic that has lingered like an unwelcome houseguest. Here are a few simple strategies to coax your immune…
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Lucius “Too Tall” Winston and his teammates are ready to give the Marble City a great show this weekend as the Harlem Globetrotters bring their trademark fun…
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