The statue mysteriously lost its head and left hand.

North Carolina's finest examples of Native American pictographs have survived for 5,000 years.

A delightful park featuring homemade scale replicas of dinosaurs, tucked away in the Tennessee mountains.

With roots dating back to 1942, this retro diner was where Hank Williams is said to have uttered his last words.

One street divides a single town that stands in two U.S. states.

A visionary oral narration project brought new life to Jonesborough.

A cannonball from Union forces battling John Hunt Morgan made this church a permanent home.

This bottle-shaped monument pays tribute to the Appalachian drink that changed the pace of human life.

John Hendrix predicted the creation of the "Secret City" built as part of the Manhattan Project.

The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.

This hotel was used during the Manhattan Project to house official visitors.

A bronze sculpture honors the 12 black students who attended the first integrated public high school in the segregated South.

A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

One man’s religious convictions led him to build this stone castle meant to withstand an apocalypse.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

Labor provided by Great Depression-era programs restored these 25,000 acres in Tennessee.

These early tent-shaped grave coverings are unique to Appalachia.

Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”

This award-winning men's bathroom was just too beautiful to not allow women to see.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

This alleyway was named to honor the memory of a beloved local dog.