Hiking, History, and Fall Foliage on the Cumberland Plateau

With the whispers of fall upon us soon tourists will flock to Cumberland County for breathtaking fall views, waterfalls, and popular hiking trails. While we all know and drive past these spots on a daily basis, what many might not know is their history, their value to our town’s humble beginnings. 

Retirement & Tourism Paradise in an Unlikely Place: The Golf Capital of Tennessee

Lake Tansi golf course features a landing strip. Renegade’s peak slope was 3,700 feet. The Chamber of Commerce forms in 1968.
The humble beginnings of the “Golf Capital of Tennessee.”

27 Inspirational Quotes about Success by Women

As a way to celebrate Women’s History Month, we compiled some of the best inspirational quotes about success – spoken by powerful women throughout history.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17th, which is thought to be the day that Saint Patrick died (5th century). People all over the world from many different backgrounds celebrate this holiday, but the Irish have observed it as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years! 

History of Cumberland County Schools

A brief history of Cumberland County Schools in Tennessee. Beginning in the 1800s through today.

Cumberland County Playhouse

The Cumberland County Playhouse is a culture that is completely unique to our town. Its Christmas traditions are some that many of us will never forget, but what is even more interesting is that the playhouse’s beginnings were completely unplanned.

The Last Chickamauga Cherokee Chief & the Cumberland Plateau

The Last Chickamauga Cherokee Chief’s role in signing a treaty giving the Scot-Irish settlers the rights to Cherokee hunting land and how it lead to the chiefs infamous assassination.