The Tennessee Magazine

12/09/2024

We know many of our readers are spending some extra time in the kitchen this holiday season. Looking for ways to save energy? Look no further than this month’s Home Energy Q&A, “Simple Ways to Save in the Kitchen.”

Slow cookers use less energy than an oven. You can use a slow cooker for a longer period and still use less energy. Photographs by Mark Gilliland, Pioneer

12/06/2024

Who doesn’t love good food? Today we’re highlighting some of the Best of Tennessee Eats winners across the state. Congrats to all of this year’s winners! https://hubs.la/Q02-8Wvp0

12/05/2024

Introducing this month’s State Park Spotlight: Panther Creek State Park. Visitors can find wildlife, campgrounds, golf and events at the park and can even use it as a jumping-off point to visit other unique parks in the area.

Panther Creek State Park a great spot to start a regional vacationPhotographs by park ranger Cade NorrisLots of Tennessee’s state parks are located

12/04/2024

In this month’s Tennessee History column, Bill Carey discusses one of Tennessee’s best-kept secrets, the Choctaw community. Learn about it here. https://hubs.la/Q02-1vHJ0

12/03/2024

Have you checked out this month’s A Taste of Tennessee, which features recipes that make up this year’s holiday menu? It could be just the inspiration you need to add new flavors to your holiday traditions.

Try something new this season with our holiday menu. Blend your traditions with new flavors and festivities. Spiced Right Filet Recipes by Tammy Algood

12/02/2024

Cover reveal! The December cover features a ride at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, one of the festivals our readers voted for in the 2024 Best of Tennessee Readers' Choice Awards. Check out the full December issue here. https://hubs.la/Q02ZzjBg0

11/29/2024

This holiday season, shop with The Tennessee Magazine! We have 2025 calendars and magazine subscriptions — available now on our online shop. https://hubs.la/Q02Y76g30

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at The Tennessee Magazine! We are so thankful for each and every one of our readers. Find the full November issue here. https://hubs.la/Q02WnMKh0

11/27/2024

If you haven’t already, check out this November feature on the MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center to learn about the important work the center is doing to support veterans.

How one veteran used his sense of purpose to create one of the largest and most comprehensive veterans centers on an academic campus in the nation.Story

11/26/2024

Introducing this month’s State Park Spotlight: Chickasaw State Park. Park visitors can find lakes, hiking trails, a golf course, programs and events to enjoy at the West Tennessee park.

Lake Placid sounds like a calming, beautiful place to spend a day, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Of course, this Lake Placid isn’t the one in the

11/25/2024

Looking for a flavor that complements the holiday season? Look no further than Parmesan-Reggiano. https://hubs.la/Q02WnXzs0

11/22/2024

Nothing says fall quite like Cootie Brown’s Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake — which was awarded in this year’s National Pie Championship. Read about Cootie Brown's Johnson City here. (Photo courtesy of Cootie Brown's) https://hubs.la/Q02Wns8-0

11/21/2024

In this month’s Tennessee History column, Bill Carey explores the U.S. history surrounding the self-serve grocery store, including the store that was started in Tennessee, Piggly Wiggly.

I’ve learned to be careful when writing that someone or something was the first of its kind.As it turns out, the person credited with being the

11/20/2024

MTSU has one of the largest and most comprehensive veterans centers on an academic campus in the nation. Read about the MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center here.

How one veteran used his sense of purpose to create one of the largest and most comprehensive veterans centers on an academic campus in the nation.Story

11/19/2024

Do you know the phrase “less is more?” Well, Antsy McClain says, “Not anymore. More is more. And even more is more better.” Check out this month’s My Tennessee Notebook here. https://hubs.la/Q02WnHNl0

11/18/2024

In this month’s Tennessee Today, TECA’s Mike Knotts writes about “Floods and Heroes” — reflecting on Hurricane Helene.

I don’t normally think about Tennessee as a place that might be affected by hurricanes. Tornadoes and ice storms come all too often, and the threat of

11/15/2024

Haven’t you heard? Our next Shutterbug photo contest is themed “Something Blue.” You have two months to enter the contest — entries are due Jan. 15, 2025.

The next installment of our Shutterbug Photography Contest tasks readers with the color-focused theme “Something Blue.” Images can be from any year and

11/15/2024

Fall is a great time to get out and enjoy Tennessee State Parks! Including this month’s State Park Spotlight: Chickasaw State Park. Read about the park’s offerings here. (Photo courtesy of Chickasaw State Park) https://hubs.la/Q02WnmTB0