Highlands in the Foothills: Smoky Mountains Scottish Festival

Maryville College plays host to the annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games every May. The home of the fighting Scots seems an appropriate venue for this event, although many of the attendants would say that pairing the words “fighting” and “Scots” is entirely redundant. The festivities commenced on Friday night at the opening gala. People…

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Available Around the Smokies

Thanks to our friends at the Black Bear Solar Institute, electric vehicle charging stations are now free at various locations across the Peaceful Side!

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Dig Into Maryville's Mouth-Watering BBQ at Full Service BBQ

When strolling through Maryville, passersby may notice a large smoker on the side of the road near downtown. That smoker belongs to Full Service BBQ, a locally-owned outdoor barbecue joint nestled in the same lot on South Washington Street that’s been around since 2007. If you’re looking for the perfect meal to pick up on…

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