Here are the stories of two fascinating political utopias from Tennessee’s history, both inspired and created by famous writers with their own ideas of Utopia: the Rugby Colony and the Ruskin Collective.

This is the second installment on Utopias in Tennessee, past and present, this time on Black Utopias. We'll explore the fascinating histories of African Americans in Tennessee who sought a promised land where they could have freedom, their own properties, businesses, schools and churches, and live safely away from violent racism. Here are the stories of three Black Utopias in Tennessee with very different beginnings and outcomes: Free Hill(s), Nashoba and Promise Land.

Tennessee has a fascinating history of Utopian Societies, past and present.  In this beautiful part of the world many dreams have been thought possible, but often scandal and tragedy led to their demise.  Let’s explore what some of these utopias were about, why some ultimately fell apart, and why a few still survive to this day.

Sacred Sites of Tennessee has been around more than two years now. Here is a list of the most popular posts that have been read, not only in Tennessee but across the nation and around the world! 

Tucked away in a meandering bend of the Harpeth River you might not realize that an ancient Native American mound center hides in plain site

If you’re interested in Black military history, Civil War History, and the story of the US Colored Troops, don't miss Mt Olive Cemetery!

The story of the Trail of Tears is a heartbreaking tale of greed, betrayal and tragedy, and Red Clay State Park is where it all began.

The people who founded, created and built Jackson, TN are reflected in three historic cemeteries. 

The Parthenon of Nashville is the only full-sized replica of the Greek Parthenon in the western hemisphere, and its statue of Athena is the

Early European settlers looked at Old Stone Fort and wondered who built it. Bucaneers? Vikings? DeSoto? The answer is just as fascinating.

Where to find prayer candles and cool t-shirts

When you think of beautiful, serene and historic cemeteries with so much going for them, it’s hard to do any better than Elmwood Cemetery!

The Wat Lao Buddharam Temple and Mausoleum is a beautiful centerpiece of the Laotian community of Murfreesboro.

Dark Sky Parks in Tennessee are the best way to see the cosmos in its true wonder. INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK IS APRIL 2-8,...

900 Broadway, Nashville 37203 Christcathedral.org (615) 255-7729 Tours are given on Saturdays from 10a to 12p, Sundays after 8:30a and...

460 Ozier Road Pinson, TN 38366 731-988-5614  tnstateparks.com/parks/pinson-mounds Trails and Shelters open 7am to Sunset. Museum and...

328 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville 37219 (615) 256-1704 https//stmarysdowntown.org/ The church is open weekdays (Tues – Friday) from...

527 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 356-7207 www.ganeshatemple.org Public tours take place on the second Saturday of every...

700 Russell St., Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 730-7267 mail@edgefieldnashville.org Tucked away in one of the most picturesque and historic...

It's October, and for a lot of people that means an annual trip to a cool, maybe spooky cemetery. Here in Tennessee there are great ones...