

Museum Center at 5 Points
On my list of places to visit while “Rediscovering My Hometown” was the Museum Center at 5ive Points. The Museum was opened to the public on September 11, 1999 and has held both permanent and rotating exhibits ever since. The building is both a museum and cultural...

Downtown Walking Tour
During my time rediscovering my hometown I took the walking tour of Downtown Cleveland. The Chamber of Commerce has created a walking tour brochure guide that highlights all of the important and historic buildings in the downtown area. I have always thought that...

Greenway and Tinsley Park
Now that the weather is warm and sunny, it’s the perfect time for outdoor activities! I haven’t been in a while, so I thought my “Rediscovering My Hometown” experience would be the perfect opportunity to go to the Greenway and Tinsley Park. The Greenway is a great...

Friday Festivals
This past Friday, my family and I attended the first of the Friday Festivals. We met up with some friends around 6:30 to set up our chairs and then went to a nearby local restaurant while we waited for the band to start. The event is sponsored by WACKER Charleston and...

Red Clay Historic State Park
My first stop in rediscovering my hometown starts at Red Clay State Historic Park. Red Clay is in the southwest corner of Bradley County and stretches over 263 acres. Although I have always lived in Cleveland, I have no memory of ever visiting the park, which is why...

Nancy Ward Gravesite State Park
When looking back in history for a strong woman who made an impact in our area, look no further than Nancy Ward. She was a noteworthy woman who is buried in Polk County, Tennessee just outside of Cleveland. She was born in 1738 in Chota, a Cherokee town, which is in...

Red Clay State Historic Park
When you need a destination for the weekend that has it all, look no further than Red Clay State Historic Park. This beautiful area on the south end of Bradley County encompasses 263-acres of narrow valleys formerly used as cotton and pasture land. The rich Cherokee...

Ocoee Horseride
If you're looking for a fun day of adventure in Bradley County, look no further than Ocoee Horseride! This horse ranch is located in Charleston, Tennessee, and is sure to one of the be most enjoyable adventures for the whole family to enjoy in Southeast Tennessee....

A Walk in Fletcher Park
As I continue in my quest to rediscover my hometown, I visited a location that I had not been to regularly since my childhood. Fletcher Park was one of my favorite places to visit when I was little! My babysitter would often take me and her two Labradors to the park...

Mountain Fun
The temperature is rising and the sun is shining in southeast Tennessee, which means we are all itching to find new outdoor adventure spots to explore! This past weekend, my parents and my boyfriend Ethan joined me for a stunning visit to the Cherokee National Forest,...