Linden Revitalized With Community Art, Hotel Restoration

The refurbished Commodore Hotel in Linden was built in 1939

Linden, in Perry County, creates colorful art and restores historic hotel to draw new visitors.

Get Out! TN Trails and Byways Offer Outdoor Attractions

Visitors to the Hermitage can see Andrew and Rachel Jackson's tomb. The Hermitage, home of President of Andrew Jackson is located in Nashville, TN

The Tennessee Trails & Byways guides can steer you in the right direction, but here are a few places that focus on history, nature, and some of the zaniest spots and events in Tennessee.

The Lighting of Chickasaw State Park

housands of lights, hand-lit luminaries and decorations adorn Chickasaw State Park with holiday cheer Dec. 10-12.

Restaurants on Tennessee’s Trails and Byways

Bell's Drive In, Henderson, Tennessee

A journey along Tennessee’s Trails & Byways offers an ideal way to try some of the best eateries, from burgers to barbecue to down-home cooking.

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah: Here’s a Sneak Peek at a Zip-Lining Adventure to be Featured in THF’s Summer 2012 Issue

Here’s a look at a travel feature we’re working on for the Summer 2012 issue of Tennessee Home & Farm. Check out our video of zip lining at AdventureWorks in Kingston Springs, Tennessee.

Festive Fall Fun on Gentry Farm

Pumpkins

The term “field trip” certainly lives up to its name at Gentry’s Farm in Franklin.

Rock Island State Park: Waterfall Wonderland

Rock Island State Park waterfalls, Caney Fork River, Tennessee

Rock Island’s natural beauty takes the cake when it comes to attracting visitors.

Relax and Enjoy the Roan Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Roane Mountain B&B

Perched between the Doe River and the steep slopes of the Appalachian Mountains in East Tennessee, Roan Mountain Bed and Breakfast is an idyllic getaway.

Hang With the Monkeys and More at the Nashville Zoo

If it’s been a while since you visited the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, it’s time to rediscover the cultural gem.

Stop and Smell the Irises at Ellington Agricultural Center

Iris Garden at Ellington Agricultural Center

In a peaceful clearing on the spacious grounds of Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, irises of more than a hundred varieties and colors pop up from the ground every spring.

Memphis Botanic Garden Features a Variety of Herbs

According to many scholars, the first botanic gardens were actually herb gardens. Visitors to Memphis Botanic Garden can explore the three areas of the attraction’s newly expanded herb garden opening in March.

Iris City Gardens Primm Springs

Iris Garden at Ellington Agricultural Center

Located in Primm Springs, about 45 minutes southwest of Nashville, Iris City Gardens grows a variety of species of irises and open their gardens to the public each spring.

Highway 411 Opens Up Charming, Peaceful Vistas

Roadside Distractions on Highway 411

What do Dee’s Roadkill Café, the Curl Up and Dye Salon, sailplanes and horse-drawn buggies have in common? They’re some of the charming sites that drivers find on U.S. Highway 411.

Red Boiling Springs Famous for Bed & Breakfasts, Mineral Water

Armour's Red Boiling Springs Hotel

The scenic rural valley of Red Boiling Springs became famous for its natural mineral waters. Its three remaining historic hotels offer a peaceful glimpse of the town’s resort history.

Visit the Elmore Holly Collection in Oak Ridge

Holly

See hollies en masse at the University of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak Ridge. The Elmore Holly Collection at the UT Arboretum is a research and display garden of more than 200 cultivars of the genus Ilex.

Visit The Fontanel, Log Home Steeped in Country Music History

The Fontanel, former home of country music mega-star Barbara Mandrell, recently opened as an events venue and tourist destination.

Go Back in Time at Our Backyard Town B&B in Martin

Our Backyard Town B&B in Martin, TN

When most of us think about our backyards, decks, swing sets and flower beds come to mind. When Mike and Cathy Barnett think about their backyard, they’re thinking old-timey barbershops, antique cars and a train depot. Welcome to Our Backyard Town bed and breakfast in Martin, one of Tennessee’s most fascinating, one-of-a-kind destinations and a…

Lansky Brothers in Memphis Offer Clothing Fit for a King

Lansky Brothers

Celebrate Elvis’ Jan. 8 birthday in style by shopping at Lansky Brothers, located in downtown Memphis in the lobby of The Peabody Hotel.

Shelbyville, TN Visitors Guide

Walking Horse in a field near Shelbyville, Tennessee

A visit to Shelbyville, TN, the Walking Horse Capital, is big on small-town charm.

Discover Backroad Treasures Along Tennessee Quilt Trails

Quilt Block Barn in Algood, TN on the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail

Quilt barns brighten up the hollows of Tennessee this season

Maury County Steeped in History, Family Fun

Maury County Courthouse

Visit this Middle Tennessee spot for antebellum homes, fun festivals and unique dining.

Commander Inn Chief: Experience History at the Netherland Inn of Kingsport

Kingsport’s Netherland Inn hosted all three presidents from Tennessee.

Reelfoot Lake B&B Gives Bird’s-Eye View of Bald Eagles

Bald eagle at Reelfoot Lake in West Tennessee

After taking a bald eagle tour at Reelfoot Lake in February 1993, Nancy Moore realized a life-change was in order.

Rutherford County: The Heart of Tennessee

Sam Davis home, Smyrna, TN

Find history, good eats and fun for the whole family in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

Tennessee Caves: Secrets of the Earth

Forbidden Caverns Cave, Sevierville, Tennessee

Tennessee has more caves than any other state.

Sleep ‘Inn’ Style at Murfreesboro’s Byrn-Roberts

Byrn-Roberts Inn, hotel

Guests at the Byrn-Roberts Inn stay in rooms that are a study in quiet indulgence, with nooks and sitting places geared to rest and reflection.

Linger at the Lylewood Inn

Lylewood Inn, hotel

History was made on the property that is now Lylewood Inn in Indian Mound.

Hit the Road With Local Daytrip Guidebook

The handy Tennessee guidebook Day Trips From Nashville has all the traditional favorites, from Rock City to Mammoth Cave, but also manages to throw in a few off-the-beaten-path surprises.

Plenty of Hoopla at Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

women's basketball, hall of fame, Knoxville, TN

A 30-foot-tall basketball graces the entrance to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.