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Apr 4, 2026

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13 min read

🛒 The Truth About BJ’s Savings 💸

We tested Sevierville’s newest wholesale store to see if the savings are actually worth it

Nate Harris

Apr 2, 2026

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11 min read

📌 This Shortcut Was a Mistake 🗺️

GPS shortcuts can save time... or send you somewhere you really don’t want to be

Nate Harris

Mar 31, 2026

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15 min read

We Found A $7 BBQ Gem 🐖

An old-school BBQ joint just minutes from Biltmore proves great food doesn’t need a big price tag.

Nate Harris

Mar 28, 2026

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13 min read

I Almost Bought a $600 Axe 😅

Part old-time general store, part nostalgia overload — and one of the most unique stops in Hendersonville.

Nate Harris

Mar 26, 2026

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11 min read

They Found New Titanic Artifacts 😳

More than a century later, new pieces of Titanic history are still being uncovered.

Nate Harris

Mar 24, 2026

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13 min read

🍗 A Hidden Gem in Sevierville?

A local favorite off the Parkway — but does it live up to the hype?

Nate Harris

Mar 21, 2026

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14 min read

I Tried Pirates Voyage Again... 😬

A brutally honest take on one of Pigeon Forge’s most popular dinner shows

Nate Harris

Mar 19, 2026

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12 min read

Mrs. Peacock in the Conservatory

A tropical escape tucked just below the mansion — and one of the most overlooked experiences on the estate.

Nate Harris

Mar 17, 2026

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14 min read

🍖 Ranking Delauder’s Meats

A local’s guide to choosing the perfect smoked meat platter at one of the Smokies’ most famous BBQ spots.

Nate Harris

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