Welcome to Athens, Tennessee – a slice of small-town paradise nestled in the rolling hills of East Tennessee that might just be the retirement haven you never knew you needed. Athens isn’t trying to ...

Tennessee’s once-quiet mountain towns now face booming tourism, rising prices, and lost small-town charm—locals say these ...

Tennessee’s second-oldest town wears its rich history like a comfortable old sweater. The Hale Springs Inn, beautifully restored, continues its tradition of hospitality begun in the early 1800s. Local ...

Planning an trip into the Great Smoky Mountains? These gateway towns offer thrills, frills, and stunning views - just a short ...

The Smokies seem to rise each morning on a cloud of biscuit steam. In Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, I ...

There's something about living in a small town, whether it's the sense of community, the lack of crowded spaces, more options for outdoor fun, lower crime rates, or just a less hectic daily pace. Now ...

One colorful Massachusetts town is in the top 10 for best town small towns in the country. Country Living released its list of the 10 best small towns in the country for 2025, looking for "out of the ...

While it may not always feel like it, America is, at its core, "a nation of small towns." According to data from the U.S Census Bureau, over 200 million Americans live in incorporated places instead ...