Ah, the allure of off-grid living in the picturesque land of Tennessee! Imagine living among the rolling hills, basking in the glorious sunshine, and growing your own veggies while daydreaming about being a modern-day homesteader. But hold your horses (or chickens), before you pack up your urban life and head for the hills, there are …
Who doesn’t love Christmas? From the twinkling lights to the holiday parties, it’s hard not to get into the spirit of things. If you’re looking for some new traditions this year or just want an excuse to explore Tennessee in December, here are several events you can celebrate Christmas in Tennessee! The Dancing Lights …
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Fentress County was formed on November 28, 1823, from portions of Morgan, Overton and White counties. The resulting county was named for James Fentress (1763–1843), who served as speaker of the state house, chairman of Montgomery County Court, and commissioner to select seats for Haywood, Carroll, Gibson and Weakley counties in West Tennessee. Fentress County was the site of several saltpeter mines. Saltpeter is the main ingredient of gunpowder and was obtained by leaching …
