Colder weather can destroy an above-ground pool if you don't prepare it properly. Freezing temperatures cause water to expand, potentially cracking pipes, damaging filters, and tearing pool liners.

Discover the wide range of fish and freshwater creatures that call the Tennessee River and its surrounding valley home.

Looking for a cozy escape into the rolling hills of Appalachia when the cold weather hits? Tennessee is a prime location to drop off the map for stunning fall foliage views and a nature-driven respite ...

Once luxurious, now almost forgotten — discover the haunting stories behind America's most fascinating abandoned resorts and what remains today.

Weekend getaways work best when you find the perfect spot near water. Big Ridge State Park hugs Norris Lake like nature’s own resort. This massive lake sparkles in the sunlight and stretches beyond ...

Savage Gulf State Natural Area in Beersheba Springs is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally stumbled through a portal into some fantasy novel landscape. It’s 19,000 acres of ...

National forecasters expect a weak La Niña to continue this winter. Here's what that could mean for Tennessee.

NOAA's winter forecast predicts a warmer-than-average temperatures for much of Tennessee. While Tennessee is still easing into fall with gradually cooling temperatures, winter is just around the ...

The average first frost of the year in Knoxville is Oct. 24. The Old' Farmer's Almanac predicts a mild, dry winter for East Tennessee. Winter is not as far off as you might think. The trees in East ...

Check out the surprising diversity of life living in the arid climate of Joshua Tree National Park. How many will you see?