People and Places
Tennessee people and places, off-the-beaten path and rural lifestyle stories.
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April 1, 2024
The Story Behind Castle Gwynn, Home to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Go inside the home of the Tennessee Renaissance Festival.
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March 1, 2024
Gallagher Guitars: A Family Legacy
Three generations of Gallaghers have produced exquisite, personalized guitars for discerning pickers.
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February 10, 2024
Public Art Brightens Small Towns Across Tennessee
Colorful murals are beautifying the walls of Tennessee’s small towns and rural communities.
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January 25, 2024
Tennessee 4-H’er Katie Collins Wins National 4-H Youth in Action Award
Dickson County Farm Bureau member Katie Collins is the first Tennessee 4-H’er to win the national 4-H Youth...
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November 11, 2023
The Lodge Museum of Cast Iron Showcases the South’s Signature Cookware
Find a few sizzling surprises at the Lodge Museum of Cast Iron.
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October 29, 2023
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Provides Beds for Children in Need
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is on a mission to build and provide the comfortable beds that all children...
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September 28, 2023
Hatcher Family Dairy Gets National Attention for Milk Bottle Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Hatcher Family Dairy’s subtle tribute to late musician Jimmy Buffett has received attention from fans nationwide.
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August 9, 2023
How West Tennessean Wayne Jerrolds Became a Bluegrass Legend
Fiddler Wayne Jerrolds spent decades performing with bluegrass stars.
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August 6, 2023
Mid-South Raptor Center Rescues Birds of Prey
The Mid-South Raptor Center in Memphis rescues more than 200 birds of prey each year.
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May 8, 2023
Summer Is Meant for Family Memories and Hand-Churned Ice Cream
Mama’s homemade ice cream was the go-to recipe that my family relished when the weather grew sticky and...