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About the Author - Kim Newsom

Kim Newsom is the managing editor of Tennessee Home & Farm and a native Tennessean. While she calls the tiny West Tennessee community of Chestnut Bluff (in Crockett County) home, she currently resides in Franklin and often travels to East Tennessee on assignment or for pleasure. Join Kim as she travels the state in search of the best Tennessee attractions, most unique restaurants and hole-in-the-wall destinations. Kim can be reached at .

Market Square at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention
Published Dec 02, 2009

This year at the Tennessee Farm Bureau annual meeting, you can meet some of the craftspeople and farmers featured in past issues of Tennessee Home & Farm. They’ll be showcasing their crafts and creations at the Market Square Trade Show on Sunda...[continue]

Ahhh, Christmas Shopping!
Published Oct 31, 2008

It happens for me every year on the same day. November 1 is the day I begin stressing about holiday gifts. I start making my list of who I’ll be buying for, then scouring the paper for sales. I’ll admit that I make it even harder on myself. I refuse to buy gift cards, I won’t bu...[continue]

80 Bushels of Apples
Published Sep 14, 2008

Once September arrives, I always think of apple season, which is now upon us. And to me, even better than apples is apple butter. YUM! I recently read a story, written by Carol Cowan, about the White Bluff Apple Butter Festival. Check it out below, then visit [continue]

Chasin’ Waterfalls
Published Sep 03, 2008

On a recent camping trip to the Cherokee National Forest, we passed by an absolutely beautiful waterfall on Tellico River Road in Tellico Plains. More than 100-feet tall, the waterfall can be viewed from the road bridge, but there’s plenty of room to stop and take pictures as well.

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Dinner with the King
Published Aug 05, 2008

If you’re looking for a fun night out on the town, consider spending your evening with the King – the King of Rock and Roll, that is.

The Pickwick Belle (Tennessee’s newest riverboat cruise) is hosting an Elvis Week celebration on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. YouR...[continue]

Something Cool on a Hot Day
Published Jun 04, 2008

In celebration of June Dairy Month (and the 85-degree weather outside), I traveled over to Bobbie’s Dairy Dip this week. If you’ve never visited this Nashville establishment, you are sure missing out!

Located at the corner of Charlotte and 53rd Avenues, Bobbie’s has se...[continue]

Visit a True Southern Plantation
Published May 05, 2008

I visited a hidden treasure over the weekend. Even though I’ve spent a great deal of time in Jackson, Tennessee, I’d never visited the Oakslea Place on Highland Avenue. Even though it’s clos...[continue]