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Sunsphere goes from symbol of 1982 World’s Fair to symbol of city

October 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 11 million people visited the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., between May 1 and Oct. 31, 1982. And, one of the most enduring symbols of the Fair is the Sunsphere.

Famous Tennessee courthouse was backdrop to Scopes Monkey Trial

September 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Rhea County Courthouse was built in 1890-1891 and is today most remembered as the setting for the Scopes Monkey Trial.

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Monuments to shootings remain ‘Nooga Strong’

August 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A month after five people were killed in a terrorist attack here, a pair of monuments remain “Nooga Stong.”

Rare: 10 oddball museums so bizarre you need to see to believe

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Museums are great places to find culture and learn about the past. Yet, they can be about so much more.

Courthouse rises from ruin to stand as symbol of city

July 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown Clarksville, Tenn., has been destroyed by both a fire and a tornado. But, both times, the building has risen from ruin to stand as a symbol of the city.

Atlanta-to-Chattanooga high-speed train seems unlikely

May 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Pardon me, boy. Is that a high-speed train? Apparently, that would be a no.

Ryman Auditorium opening new restaurant in June

April 15, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Ryman Auditorium is opening a new restaurant in June on the east side of the famed theater in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

Weiss: Tennessee fortunate to have governor who ‘understands the value of tourism and the economic impact’

March 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The recently named co-chair of the Tennessee Tourism Committee says marketing The Volunteer State can be difficult given the state’s “three distinctive regions.”

Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash exhibit to open at Country Music Hall of Fame

March 26, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A nearly two-year-long exhibit focusing on a group of legendary musicians is set to open Friday at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn.

Haslam names Triplett as tourism commissioner

March 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam earlier this month appointed Kevin Triplett as commissioner of the state Department of Tourist Development.