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Discover how a small gathering around a farm wagon in 1973 helped transform Tennessee’s oldest town into the Storytelling Capital of the World—and why its International Storytelling Center continues to attract visitors from around the globe. There is something wonderfully…

Meet the jaboticaba Imagine walking through a garden in Brazil and encountering a tree that looks as though someone has glued hundreds of dark purple grapes to its trunk and branches. At first glance, it might seem like an optical…

This November 1, Folks and Facts celebrates the writers who spark our imaginations, preserve our memories, and help communities tell their stories. This November 1, Folks and Facts celebrates the writers who spark our imaginations, preserve our memories, and help…

Halloween is often associated with ghosts, costumes, and trick-or-treating. But the holiday developed over many centuries, blending seasonal customs, Christian observances, immigrant traditions, and modern American culture. That history also helps explain why some churches host children’s events around Halloween—even…

Martial arts can offer children valuable skills and a sense of achievement. But when training becomes fighting, how much risk should families accept? A child steps onto the mat, bows to an instructor, and begins learning a new skill. For…

FOLKS AND FACTS Build a Little Shelter, Discover a Wilder Backyard A free woodworking booklet offers practical projects for anyone who enjoys making things—and watching wildlife enjoy them. Featured Content A squirrel peeking out of a wooden den. A chickadee…

A snack offered for a photograph can teach a dangerous lesson—and leave the bear facing the consequences. Seeing a black bear is one of the most memorable experiences a visitor can have in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But when someone offers that…

Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s production brings together strong acting, impressive voices, and choreography that makes every inch of the stage count. An invitation from a friend brought me to Newsies. The talent onstage gave me a reason to write about it.…

From native wildlife and interactive exhibits to the natural history of the Appalachian Mountains, Bristol’s Steele Creek Park Nature Center offers visitors a fascinating journey through the world around them. Tour with Jeremy Stout BRISTOL, Tenn. For generations, Steele Creek…

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