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Tennessee

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Music

The son of the legendary singer Jim Croce talks about his new album, Heart of the Eternal, his musical influences, and embracing his father’s legacy. Plus, hear a premiere of Croce’s song “Hey Margarita.”

Dolly Parton sings on stage

Music

Plus a touching new song honoring her partner of six decades, who passed away on March 3

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Travel

Plan a road trip for leaded glass, beams, flooring, and oddities of Southern history

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This Land

A writer in search of solace stumbled upon Knoxville’s Museum of Infinite Outcomes—an open-air sanctuary of seeds, signs, and quiet resilience

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Music

The mandolin phenom pairs her fast-fingered picking with moving songwriting on A Tip Toe High Wire

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Music

After a four-year break, the Nashville singer-songwriter lets loose on her new album, Forever

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Arts & Culture

When the blacksmith behind Heartwood Forge in Jonesborough, Tennessee, severely injured his hand, he thought it was all over. Thanks to an outpouring of community support and months of healing, he’s back at it—with a new perspective on work, community, and what really matters.

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Music

With the backing of the new label, the singer-songwriter releases his debut album

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Music

Watch the video for “Empire of Love” from the Tennessee songwriter’s third album

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Food & Drink

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Collaborative Series finishes the year by finishing whiskey in stout beer barrels

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Fork in the Road

The new cozy morning spot preserves the fellowship and simplicity of the Southern gas station cafés and diners

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Music

The country superstar gathers a few dozen relatives for a collection that spans generations and genres. Listen to a premiere of the track “Not Bad.”

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Arts & Culture

Bring your tarnished, your busted, your hopelessly mangled to the Memphis insitution’s miracle-working pros

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Food & Drink

Standout Volunteer State distillers are making up for lost time

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hurricane helene

“We all see disasters around the world, but this I can help with”

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Arts & Culture

The revival of a civil rights landmark reaches a majestic milestone

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HURRICANE HELENE

Days after historic storm, “we’re still trying to save every single person we can”

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Champions of Conservation

From sun-brightened streams to dark, dank caves, an ichthy-obsessed biologist tenaciously protects the South’s aquatic life

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Recipe

Lodge’s own chef reveals the one recipe to rule them all

Elvis stands by an old car at Graceland

Music

As Elvis Week kicks off, the producers of the new box set Memphis, a comprehensive collection of Presley’s recordings in the city, share spots to soak up the King’s legacy and rock-and-roll history