Many couples will come to East Tennessee on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, to be married. Tennessee does not require a waiting period. In fact, in some counties you can even apply for a marriage license on line and pick up the license at
The word “grand” comes from the Latin “grandis,” meaning of large size or extent. When applied to the word parent, it’s little wonder that grandparents – be they grandma and grandpa, memaw and pepaw, or mom-mom and pop-pop – are considered a vital
I (Paul) hear a lot of good stories as the innkeeper at Whitestone Country Inn. This is one I will always remember. An elderly woman was informed by her doctor that she had stage 4 cancer and only had a few months to
[su_note note_color=”#F8F8F8″ text_color=”#666666″ radius=”0″]Our August & September Elopement Special is going on now. View the Elopement Special then get in touch with us about your wedding day.[/su_note] East Tennessee is arguably one of the most beautiful locations for a wedding or honeymoon. No matter where you look,
Winter is knocking on our door, beckoning us to slow down the frenzied pace of modern living, and to enjoy the simple beauty that surrounds us. As a getaway destination, the State of Tennessee has its obvious charms and hidden virtue, and is a convenient
The holiday season is firmly upon us in East Tennessee, and many shoppers are hurriedly searching for deals and crossing items of their extensive Christmas lists. The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year; it’s a season of magic, a time of joy,
Used car salesmen sometimes have “trust issues.” I was sitting at a traffic light by a used car lot. Nice looking cars had prices painted on the windshields that were extremely low — $500, $600, $750, etc. But on closer observation in very small letters
All too often, the holiday season is one of chaos. Between the busy bustle of holiday parties, holiday shopping, and those all-important holiday meals and traditions, it’s hard to find the time to slow down and savor the joyous spirit of the season. Holidays should
Over the last decade, the value of corporate retreats has become apparent across a wide variety of industries. For many corporations or companies that are considering a management retreat, the options are endless. Many offsite corporate retreats, reunions, and other large group gatherings have found
The month of October saw a great wave of appreciation flow out to Pastor’s worldwide and for good reason. The job of a pastor is tough stuff and it’s incredibly important. In fact, the job of a Pastor is consistently identified as one of
