Looking for a fun and free way to enjoy live music this weekend? Head to Harriman this Sunday for “Music and Melons” – a free concert by the Babahatchie Community Band. Babahatchie is a unique Native American name for the Emory River running through Harriman, meaning “babbling waters.” For 20 years or so, the bandRead More Music and Melons by the Babahatchie Band
School is back in session, and it won’t be long before Labor Day is here. Help us give summer the send-off it deserves this Saturday, August 13 at one last Cruisin’ in downtown Harriman. Cruisin’ is one of the few events where part of Roane Street is closed for an evening of family-friendly fun. ClassicRead More Cap Off the Summer at Harriman Cruisin’
Copeland’s of Kingston A Taste of the Good Times in Life! www.copelandsofkingston.com If you have not visited this restaurant…you’re going to want to put it on your list. When Jeremy Copeland decided to open his restaurant the goal was to have the most accurate rendition of America’s classics from coast to coast. Jeremy’s mantra: “I always believeRead More What’s Cookin’ at Copeland’s
My husband and I celebrated our two year anniversary enjoying the lovely, inviting, breath-taking views of WhiteStone Inn. Located on Watts Bar Lake and just 30 minutes from our home in Harriman, WhiteStone Inn is described as a “sanctuary for the soul” – and I can attest it is just that. When you look on theirRead More A Beautiful Weekend at WhiteStone Inn
Yesterday the Roane Alliance hosted an open house to unveil the new and improved office space. And, I have to say, it is so fresh and inviting! They are in the same spot as they have been for years, right off I-40 exit 352, but the inside got a facelift. The pictures pretty much say it all.Read More The Roane Alliance Office Gets a Makeover
This past Sunday I was able to catch the tail end of the 127 Yard Sale. About a 30 minute drive west on the I-40 Interstate (now this will depend on where you are in Roane County) will put you in Crossville, TN and the famous Highway 127. Every year about this time, people from all overRead More The world’s longest yard sale — close to home!
I have lived here most of my life – moved here when I was a baby, graduated from Harriman High School in ’82, and now choose to work and play here as an adult (well that’s debatable). I did move away to attend UT in Knoxville and didn’t move home for several years – aroundRead More Jammin’ on Watts Bar Lake
I spent a couple hours at the Roane County Park in Harriman park running, walking, and sitting on the bench watching the ducks in the water and the kids on the playgound. I love the park – the water, the walking trail, the swimming area and splash pad, the disc golf course, the wildlife, theRead More A Day in the Park
I have enjoyed wandering in some of the quaint shops around downtown Kingston recently. Though there are several more shops I plan to feature on the blog, I decided to start with these three as I was just in them this week. So stay tuned for shopping Part II… Smokey Mtn Mercantile (Click here toRead More Shopping Around Town: Part I
Whether you’re looking to just get 9 holes in or play a full round of 18, Southwest Point Golf Course in Kingston is a gorgeous course right on the river. Not only is the course scenic and peaceful, the owner (Sydney Beard) and staff are friendly and helpful. My husband, Daniel, played 9 holes withRead More A Round of Golf at Southwest Point Golf Course
