Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons (1955) "Sixteen Tons," performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955, became an iconic anthem reflecting the struggles of American workers, particularly coal miners. With Ford's deep baritone, the song vividly depicts the harsh realities of labor and debt under the company store system. Originally written by Merle Travis in 1946, inspired by the coal mining hardships in Kentucky, the song resonated with Ford, whose rendition cemented its place in American music hi

Did you know Tennessee has a Model City tucked in its northeast corner? 👀Kingsport was one of America’s first professionally designed and privately funded cities, and today it’s packed with family adventures. From wolves at Bays Mountain Park 🐺 to hand-carved carousel animals 🎠 and chocolate you can actually make yourself 🍫, this trip feels like something out of a storybook.You’ll find history at Church Circle, legendary eats at Hot Dog Hut and Pal’s, a planetarium that will blow your mind,