by Department of Tourism Team Member | Dec 14, 2021 | Christmas, History, Things To Do
Amongst the beautiful scenery of Chestnut Hill, TN, lies the foundation for the famous Bush’s Best Baked Beans secret family recipe, and although the recipe would sell for a pretty penny these days, Bush Brothers & Company was not always the mega-manufacturer of...
by admin_lauren | Dec 8, 2021 | Christmas, History, Holiday Events, Home Search, Shopping, Things To Do, Vacation Rentals
Traveling during the holiday season can be exciting and also a little stressful. Whether you’re wanting a place for the whole family to get together or want a cozy Christmas getaway for two, Jefferson County, TN has a vast selection of Airbnb’s and VRBO’s to choose...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jul 10, 2021 | History, Things To Do
Those who grew up in Jefferson County, TN, are all well aware of the local treasure that is Houston’s Mineral Water. Since 1931, this drinking water has been considered the best water by locals and visitors alike. Anyone who tastes the water will tell you that...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Mar 26, 2019 | History
Frances Hodgson Burnett, born Frances Eliza Hodgson in 1849, was a prolific British-American novelist and playwright responsible for notable children’s classics The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Little Princess. Her published works began at age 18 as a...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 5, 2019 | History
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT FOR FOOD It’s late summer in 1863. The blood that was shed at Gettysburg has dried, but the repercussions of the Confederate setback in Pennsylvania could still be felt throughout the South. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia has gone...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Oct 24, 2018 | History, Things To Do, Travel
The history surrounding the Appalachian Quilt Squares among locals is rich, and volunteers have chosen the squares based upon traditional designs found on quilts within the Appalachian region. In Jefferson County, we have over 60 quilt blocks throughout the area and...
