The Tennessee Magazine

10/17/2024

Do you have a memory about The Tennessee Magazine? Whether it’s a funny anecdote, a family tradition or a heartfelt moment, share your memories with us at [email protected].

10/16/2024

Have you checked out our October issue yet? If not, be sure to look through it to find out about more historic Tennessee cemeteries, Fayetteville’s steamboat Lincoln, dried fruit recipes and the Peabody Ducks. https://hubs.la/Q02Tqc3D0

10/15/2024

In this month’s Tennessee History column, learn why Fayetteville merchants bought an expensive steamboat and soon regretted it. https://hubs.la/Q02Tq19q0

10/14/2024

Last year, we featured what some of Tennessee’s cemeteries have to offer visitors. We got so much feedback on the article, we wanted to revisit the topic this year. Check out this year’s feature on even more Tennessee cemeteries here.

Drayton Callison seeks out America’s unusual and abandoned sites for his “Dray’s World” videos on his popular YouTube channel. On a trip to Tennessee, he

10/11/2024

Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park is Tennessee’s longest state park — stretching over 270 noncontiguous miles through 11 Tennessee counties. Learn about October's State Park Spotlight here. (Photo by Teresa Kemmer) https://hubs.la/Q02RSt4y0

10/10/2024

In this month’s My Tennessee Notebook, clowns are the topic of discussion. Whether you love clowns or not, it’s definitely worth giving this October My Tennessee Notebook a read.

I looked in the mirror anxiously and saw someone I no longer recognized. The stubble on my face revealed that I hadn’t seen a razor in days, maybe weeks.

10/09/2024

There are many exciting fall events and festivities happening this month! Don’t miss out on the fun — check our online events calendar here to find events happening all month across the state. (Photo courtesy of Historic Granville) https://hubs.la/Q02RSqDV0

10/08/2024

October’s A Taste of Tennessee recipes are all about the fruits of fall: dried fruits. Which recipe do you want to try first? https://hubs.la/Q02RSyPL0

10/07/2024

These West Tennessee icons bring whimsy to an iconic Memphis hotel. Read about the Peabody Ducks here.

  The Peabody Memphis is an experience to behold, especially for lovers of Southern charm, hospitality and grandeur. Located at the corner of Union

10/04/2024

Read about where some notable Tennesseans were laid to rest, including Jack Daniel, in this October feature on more cemeteries across the state. https://hubs.la/Q02RSyQt0

10/03/2024

Check out this month’s Tennessee History column here to learn all about the steamboat Lincoln — the steamboat Fayetteville merchants regretted buying.

In 1850, progress was passing by the town of Fayetteville. In desperation, its merchants made a bold move that didn’t pay off. Here’s some background:

10/02/2024

Don’t know where to start with the October 2024 issue of The Tennessee Magazine? Check out this month’s From the Editor for an intro to some of the magazine's content and a welcome to October.

Two years ago in the October edition of The Tennessee Magazine, my headshot first greeted readers, welcoming them to my first edition at the helm of our

10/01/2024

LAST CALL! Today is THE LAST DAY to enter the Poet’s Playground contest! Remember to please keep your Tennessee-themed poems to 100 words or fewer.

We’re searching for Tennessee’s most talented and gifted poets. Enter our next Poet’s Playground contest! Subject: Poems do not have to include the word

10/01/2024

Cover reveal! The October cover features the Peabody Ducks during their daily routine — greeting visitors of the lobby fountain of the Peabody Memphis. Read the October feature on the Peabody’s famous mascots along with the entire October issue here. https://hubs.la/Q02Rwbhd0

09/30/2024

Can’t get enough of our latest Shutterbug contest? To see how even more of our readers captured “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee — Sow the Fun. Harvest the Memories,” check out the finalists exclusively on The Tennessee Magazine website. (Photo: "Fun at the Fair!" Keller McBride, Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson County) https://hubs.la/Q02Q1B5m0

09/27/2024

In this month’s Tennessee History column, learn about Archibald Roane, Tennessee’s second governor who got little respect. Pictured is State Sen. Ken Yager along with the state’s official portrait of Roane (which hangs in the senator’s office); Yager is a fan of Roane, in part because he hails from Roane Co. (Tennessee History for Kids photo) https://hubs.la/Q02P_DZj0

09/26/2024

Many cool things are made in Tennessee, but have you ever wondered which one is the coolest? That’s what The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry sought out to answer with a brand new competition. Check it out here.

Celebrating the best of or coolest things in Tennessee is what The Tennessee Magazine sets out to accomplish, and now a new contest is doing something

09/25/2024

September Artist’s Palette winner Andrew Barlow captured this beautiful sunset scene of a truck and won first place in the 9-13 age group. Check out all of the September Artist’s Palette winners here. https://hubs.la/Q02P-M150

09/24/2024

Time is running out! You only have ONE MORE WEEK to enter the Poet’s Playground contest. Be sure to check out all the contest details on our website and enter soon!

We’re searching for Tennessee’s most talented and gifted poets. Enter our next Poet’s Playground contest! Subject: Poems do not have to include the word

09/24/2024

Introducing this month’s State Park Spotlight: Big Cypress Tree State Park. Park visitors can bird watch, hike, picnic and find many unique plants and trees including bald cypresses (of course) at the park.

Though Big Cypress Tree State Park’s namesake was destroyed by a lightning strike and subsequent fire nearly 50 years ago, the park it inspired still

09/23/2024

The first place junior “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee — Sow the Fun. Harvest the Memories.” Shutterbug winner is Kimberly Bunten from Carter County, Mountain Electric Cooperative, with “Sarah’s Evening Hope.” Check out the rest of the winning entries here. https://hubs.la/Q02P-VG-0

09/20/2024

This September’s A Taste of Tennessee is all about apple cider! Making one of these recipes is the perfect way to transition from summer to autumn. Check them out here! (Recipes by Tammy Algood; Food styling by Cynthia Kent; Photo by Robin Conover) https://hubs.la/Q02PStQg0

09/19/2024

Have you checked out our September issue yet? Find it here to see beautiful winning photos, some of Tennessee’s coolest products, the first taste of fall and more. https://hubs.la/Q02PStNc0

09/18/2024

In this month’s My Tennessee Notebook, Antsy McClain is keeping it old school, with some thoughts on what it means to be “old school” along with some actual old schools found across Tennessee. Check it out here. (Photo courtesy of the Oak Hill School Heritage Education Program with Heritage Alliance) https://hubs.la/Q02PStQ10

09/17/2024

Reminder that there’s only TWO MORE WEEKS to enter the next Poet’s Playground contest — entries are due Tuesday, Oct. 1. Send us your entries soon!

We’re searching for Tennessee’s most talented and gifted poets. Enter our next Poet’s Playground contest! Subject: Poems do not have to include the word