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May 12, 2026

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3 min read

I'm Still Thinking About This BBQ Plate...

A local revisits one of the Smokies’ most beloved BBQ spots after its big move to Sevierville

Nate Harris

Apr 26, 2026

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4 min read

🤔Gatlinburg or Asheville...which would you pick?

Same mountains... completely different experiences

Nate Harris

Apr 23, 2026

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3 min read

🍔 I didn’t expect this to be the best burger...

We tried a bunch of burgers... this one kept coming out on top

Nate Harris

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Is BJ’s Travel Worth It for Smokies Trips?

The truth about BJ’s travel deals for the Smokies

Nate Harris

Apr 18, 2026

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4 min read

🎙️ Dolly Parton Breaks Her Silence

Dolly opens up about her health, her loss, and what’s next

Nate Harris

Apr 16, 2026

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3 min read

🤯A Road That Just... Ends?

A scenic drive that ends in a tunnel — and a decades-old promise that was never kept

Nate Harris

Apr 14, 2026

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12 min read

We Compared Aubrey’s vs Calhoun’s

Two East Tennessee favorites go head-to-head — here’s the one locals would choose every time

Nate Harris

Apr 11, 2026

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12 min read

🚘Rod Run Is Back... And It’s Going To Be Wild

Thousands of classic cars, packed crowds, and traffic chaos — here’s everything you need to know before you go

Nate Harris

Apr 9, 2026

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10 min read

😲 This Isn’t a Normal Roller Coaster 🎢

Dolly Parton just gave new details on a first-of-its-kind ride — and it could change Dollywood forever

Nate Harris

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