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Mud covers a road, which has been partially washed away

HURRICANE HELENE

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

A man stands in a cave

Champions of Conservation

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

A slice of cornbread

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

A waterfall with greenery

Travel

Escape the crowds at the nation’s busiest national park and explore one of these less-traveled trails

A lookout deck looks over a mountain range

Travel

Hidden gems along the scenic route, from Gadsden, Alabama, to Chattanooga, Tennessee

A girl poses with a guitar

Music

The eighteen-year-old prodigy is turning heads with her rock ‘n’ roll and blues prowess

A penguin chick

Land & Conservation

The crested penguins take their name from a historic fashion trend (not the pasta), and this chick is on track to be a dandy

A plate of fried catfish

Recipe

For National Catfish Day (or any day), fry up this favorite from Nashville chef Deb Paquette

A bamboo fly rod

Sporting

A homegrown Smoky Mountains event caters to the cult of the cane makers, restorers, and collectors

Two men sit in an office

Food & Drink

Why Allan Benton’s son quit medicine and settled into the smokehouse

An aerial shot of a waterfall in a forest

Travel

At the confluence of three Tennessee rivers, this rugged park delivers scenic views, impressive waterfalls, and serene swimming holes as well as world-class fishing and kayaking

A hand pours a can of coke into a frosted glass with divinity candy

Recipe

Two Southern classics, divinity candy and Coca-Cola, unite in one nostalgic treat

A baked potato in a dish

Recipe

A Nashville chef melds the classic steakhouse side with a dive-bar favorite

A bowl of mussels

Fork in the Road

A pair of blossoming restaurateurs bring a taste of refinement to a downtown landmark

A pink drink splashes as a strawberry goes into it. The glass stands against a blue background

Food & Drink

The Music City bar whips up something sweet and bright for the surge of partygoers

Two people on horseback ride over a ridge on a mountain with a grand landscape in the background

Travel

How a Tennessee couple is leading the longstanding North Carolina equestrian getaway into the twenty-first century

A family sits in a restaurant at a checked red and white table.

Food & Drink

The Oliphants have upheld the tradition—and downed countless biscuits—through births, deaths, and a pandemic

A cereal treat made of marshmallow and peanut nuggets

Recipe

A DIY snack mix and a marshmallowy cereal treat get a boost from the gas-station go-to

A white and brown pointer dog.

Sporting

The winning performance of Touch’s Gallatin Fire proves an older dog might be able to teach us some new tricks