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Last night, my house was filled with teenagers and I found myself without a blanket when I went to bed. This was perfectly okay with me -- at least un...

We loved so much about Owensboro when we spent a weekend there recently, but Gramps Coffee & Donuts was so special, I think it deserves its own post!...

This morning, I drove my daughter to school for the very last time. As we headed off down the road, I started singing softly, The ants go marching one...

When we visit Holiday World in Indiana, we love staying in nearby Owensboro, KY -- We turn the experience into an action-packed weekend getaway! This...

We make the drive to Holiday World every summer without fail! Here’s why we love it so much. #nashville #holidayworld #visitindiana #themepark #waterp...

You’ll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about one of our nation’s most controversial presidents at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. Here are a few sec...

We’re lucky to have a very delightful teen boy as our last of four Ferrier children. Watching him hit teen milestones is a joy and @parentandteen has...

Think you know all there is to know about Franklin, Tennessee? Think again. A new downtown hotel has changed the tourism game here, whether you live n...

The one thing I asked to do with my teens this fall was a corn maze. Of course, no one wanted to go today when it was time to leave. And of course THE...

18 water crossings. Six miles. 1 gorgeous waterfall. One amazing limestone cliff formation. One spectacular view. Window Cliffs is an adventure-filled...

I was born and raised at the foot of the North Georgia mountains and I still can’t get enough of them. This area is filled with quirky little mountain...

I came across this photo from one of our visits to Gulf Shores and find myself craving the beach today. We're headed to the California shore soon, but...

Experiencing Gatlinburg is a rite of passage for every American traveler. Snuggled up against the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to enter Gatlin...

Drive a few hours north from Nashville and you’ll encounter a delightful surprise nestled in the hills of southern Indiana: two turn-of-the-century gr...

Whitewater rafting, haunted houses, hiking, arts and crafts, perfect pancakes, aerial trams, alpine slides, fried donuts, mini-golf, an aquarium, and...

As Nashville gets more and more crowded, we find ourselves gravitating to Franklin in the summertime, where parking is plentiful and lines are few. Yo...

Happy birthday to @katrinaferrierart! You are super smart, creative, sharp-witted, and always fun to be around, and I feel so lucky to be your stepmom...

Here's yet another thing that makes the #Nashville area truly unique -- It's one of the only places on earth that's home to a desert-like ecosystem kn...

Birmingham has captured our hearts and I made a detailed list of reasons why on my blog today. It includes all our favorite restaurants, shops, hiking...

One of the Nashville/Franklin area's greatest assets has to be the Natchez Trace Parkway. The 450-mile, two-lane road is a linear national park unspoi...

I’m fully vaccinated now (!!) and one of the first places I want to go is @visitclarksvilletn. I have really missed our daytrips to this amazing city...

For much of the year, Burch Reserve is just a convenient place where I can get in a 3-mile hike— But right now, it’s glorious. The meadow is lush and...

My daughter and I went to an antique store yesterday and came across a large bin full of arrowheads from, according to the sign, 'a local dig.' I've a...

Now’s the time to head to Machine Falls- It’s just an hour and a half from Nashville and definitely worth the trip. In addition to one very impressive...

I’m often asked for vacation ideas that are new and different -- and I always suggest French Lick Resort. A scenic three-hour drive from Nashville, th...

The record rains we got in Nashville last month have produced a bumper crop of flowers this spring. Get yourself to @cheekwood this season if at all p...

What do people in Nashville do when they need to get away from it all? They roll down the car windows and take a long drive through Williamson County....

Tennessee. I can’t quit you. ...#madeintn #bna #visitfranklintn #girlswhowander #getoutside #exploremore #tennessee #theonlytennisee #nashville #nashv...

Nothing sets the tone for a Broadway musical like a captivating opening number. And if the same holds true for beach towns, then Jekyll Island may ver...

Wondering what I’m looking at in this photo? No? That’s okay. What happened right after it was taken was completely bizarre and maybe a little bit sc...

Happy holidays!

Now more than ever as we prepare for what's looking like a really grim winter, I'm clinging to any shreds of beauty I can find in the world. Autumn le...

In the tiny village of Frelighsburg, Quebec last fall, we came across this delightful twist on the Little Free Library -- It was a boîte à poésie -- a...

Still basking in the memories of our dreamy weekend walk at @elachee_nature_science_center in my hometown of Gainesville, GA. Eight miles of hilly tra...

This just might be the best weekend we’ve had all year. We stocked up on all our favorite foods from Trader Joe’s and headed to a historic cottage in...

How wonderful to know that even in the midst of pandemics and protests, chaotic presidential debates and mean people on social media, stress and viole...

We already had three girls when my obstetrician told me I was having a boy. I immediately burst into tears, not because I was upset, but because I was...

Get your bikes ready! In just a few weeks, the Clarksville greenway will be one of the best places in Middle Tennessee to see the autumn leaves in all...

Franklin, TN is so filled with gracious Southern charm that even the ghosts are friendly! .I worked on a story today for @visitfranklin about the wide...

I could tell you about the rocky, muddy trail that slowed us down, the piles of horse dung we had to step around, the many tiny rocks in my shoes, the...

It was kindergarten picture day and there was one big problem: the photographer was rocking a massive mustache. It looked like a gigantic fuzzy caterp...

Walking four miles each day is more than a workout — It’s a meditation. One thing regular hiking has done for me is provide a daily reminder that we a...

For years, @cheekwood felt like our backyard -- the best backyard ever. I took the kids there a few times a week; it was never crowded and we knew eve...

“Unexpected intrusions of beauty. This is what life is.”-Saul Bellow.Dealing with the usual heavy load we’re all shouldering right now, but I got a go...

YOU GUYS. It’s coming! Fall is really, really coming! .I’m starting to feel a hint of coolness in the morning breeze and the summer leaves are looking...

Many decades ago, couples jitterbugged on this dance floor every Friday night while a big band played nearby. Today, it’s part of a hiking trail that...

We headed downtown yesterday at sunset to see something miraculous -- 150,000 purple martins have roosted at the Schermorhorn Symphony Center for the...

This morning, I walked on a lakeside trail within a beautiful park that's generally packed with Nashvillians out for some exercise. Before COVID, so m...

The silver lining of a difficult year is that tiny pleasures become magnified. Riding sturdy bikes on a path through a sunset marsh was more than a va...

I’m walking 4 miles a day right now because #pandemicgoals so just... prepare yourselves....#turtle #optoutside #findyourpark #getoutside #exploremore...

I make so many mistakes as a parent, it’s not even funny — but today, I watched my 15-year-old daughter spend her day off from school picking up debri...

I spent the first 20 years of my adult life worried about how I’d handle calamity and tragedy when it eventually came my way. Little did I know that w...

I have a new zoom photo lens and I love that it’s making me look at the landscape in a totally new way. I’m learning now to seek out the small things...

We couldn’t stop hitting the trails this Christmas holiday- the weather, at right around 65 degrees and sunny every day, has never been better. Bowie...

Just like that, all the leaves are brown and the sky is gray and I’m having a hard time convincing myself that THIS REALLY HAPPENED....#autumncolors #...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I’m excited to be working with @visitfranklintn to show you why I spend pretty much all my free time in...

We’ve come to love Clarksville. Every time we visit, we discover more — from a Harry Potter-themed coffeeshop to a stunning greenway to a cave with pr...

An abandoned barn is just one of the surprises you’ll find on Clarksville, TN’s Rotary Park trails. Check out my Instagram Stories to see all we’ve be...

It’s the perfect fall weekend to #visitclarksvilletn! Check out my Instagram Stories to see all we’ve found to do in this vibrant city on the Cumberla...

In a time of chaos and unrest, the reliability of the changing seasons is incredibly comforting to me. I’m reveling in fall this year. How about you?...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. ...#optoutside #findyourpark #madeintn #nashvilleexplorersclub #theonlytennisee #hikelife #nashvillegram #ou...

There’s no more beautiful place than Chattanooga in the fall, and no better time than now to plan a weekend getaway there! Check out my latest list of...

This was my favorite part of our Backstage Pass tour at the @tennesseeaquarium over the weekend — we got an up-close look at a fish feeding frenzy! It...

I’ve traveled to Quebec three times now and with each visit, I fall a little more in love. Cities filled with history and culture. Charming villages....

Is there any cooler corner in the South? Elvis is everywhere in Tupelo, but this charming Mississippi town has lots more to offer than The King’s birt...

School may be starting (and this summer seriously flew by faster than ever before), but my heart is still in @visitalbeaches. ️ I’m going to miss the...

On the blog today: EVERYTHING you need to know about traveling to Nassau Paradise Island with kids! We had an amazing time here last month and I’m alr...

Today, I’m grateful for this summer’s cooler than normal days, which have made hikes like this one possible at a time of year when I’m usually in a po...

An hour and a half from Nashville in the tiny town of Red Boiling Springs, you’ll find the Thomas House Hotel, one of the most haunted places in the U...

We had a blast exploring @visitbtown over the weekend. Check out the Bloomington tab in my Stories to see all this eclectic college town has to offer!...

We just returned from @historicrugby - one of my absolute favorite places in Tennessee. Check out my Stories to see why we keep coming back to this lo...

This seriously has to be the most beautiful water park in the world. ...#instaparadise #atlantisbahamas #itsbetterinthebahamas #nassaubahamas #paradis...

Part of the fun of staying at @bahamarresorts is taking the ferry to this private beach on Balmoral Island and going snorkeling. My son spent hours he...

I’ve been to lots of Caribbean destinations over the last few years and @nassauparadiseisland officially has my heart. Gorgeous beaches, crystal clear...

We’ve only been in @nassauparadiseisland a couple of hours and he’s already smitten. This is a day we’ll never forget....#nassaubahamas #instaparadise...

What a day whitewater rafting on the Cumberland River in Kentucky! Can’t recommend @sheltoweetraceadventureresort enough for families trying whitewate...

I can’t imagine a better father than Dennis Ferrier. He has devoted his life to his family and it shows every single day. Happy Father’s Day, Dennis!...

If you’re visiting @mytupelo, get ready for an audience with The King! Elvis Presley grew up here and his influence is literally everywhere you turn....

I’m so grateful for this girl. She’s sweet 15 and still very much her own person — She will never follow the herd. She made it through her first year...

Starting off a very busy summer of travel in sweet southern @mytupelo. Follow my Instagram stories to see all we discover here. Spoiler alert: These f...

We’ve always wanted to take the #NatchezTraceParkway from our home in Nashville to a vacation destination and this summer, we’re making it happen! Hea...

We made the hike to Savage Falls today! A two hour drive from Nashville, this waterfall is an easy kid and dog-friendly hike that’s 3 miles out and ba...

We’re taking the #NatchezTraceParkway all the way to @mytupelo next week — This is a bucket list trip for me, since I live right beside the Trace and...

Summer’s here! Now what? I’ve got 65 of our favorite things to do with kids in Nashville on my blog today and I’m betting this list will get you excit...

This kid and I are headed back to the Caribbean next month and we can’t wait- It will be his first trip to the Bahamas and his fifth Caribbean island....

This bridge on the Harpeth River Greenway is one of my absolute favorite places to get a photo in #Nashville. ...#greenway #bna #nashvilleexplorersc...

We’ve decided to head to @visitalbeaches again this summer and I can’t wait! Love Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Where should we go while we’re there?...

On the blog today is my family’s favorite strawberry bread recipe, finally ready for the public after several strawberry seasons of trial and error!...

What a show! I think my new dream job is to be one of Lizzo’s backup dancers. ...#lizzo #nashville #canneryballroom #bna #concert #lizzobeeating #lizz...

Are you in a date night slump? Consider a day trip date or weekend getaway to @visitrutherfordtn! Just a short drive away from Nashville, you’ll find...

Looking up at these trees felt like watching two giants in conversation! The Mossy Ridge trail is the best (and longest!) in Nashville’s Warner Park a...

Just an hour from #Nashville, @visitclarksvilletn has stolen our hearts! We spent a weekend here and couldn’t believe all this city has to offer, from...

@lordhuron brought the house down at @theryman last night! ...#bna #nashvillegram #instanashville #nashvilleexplorersclub #madeintn #rymanauditorium...

Barfield Crescent Park in @visitrutherfordtn has miles of trails that wind through stone formations and deep forest, up to scenic overlooks, and along...