Winter 2024/2025

Recipe: Granny’s Chocolate Gravy
Sweet, warm, and full of childhood memories — this chocolate gravy recipe was one of my granny’s specialty. Learn how to make this uniquely Southern dish from scratch and bring a little Tennessee tradition to your weekend breakfast.

New Music: Jeff Hulett’s “Little Windows”
Memphis music mainstay Jeff Hulett returns with Little Windows, a stripped-down folk-rock album full of warmth, wit, and introspection. From heartfelt tributes to quirky tales, this new record from Hulett and the Hand Me Downs reveals a storyteller with range and soul.

Sewanee: Plateau Paradise
Perched atop the Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is a Tennessee paradise where the arts, outdoor adventure, and scholarly spirit meet. Whether you’re hiking bluff trails, soaking up carillon bells at Christmas, or enjoying local eats at Shenanigans, Sewanee offers a soulful escape you won’t forget.

Hagy’s, History, and Hushpuppies
Tucked beside the Tennessee River near Shiloh National Military Park, Hagy’s Catfish Hotel is a timeless Tennessee dining experience. From whole fried catfish to hushpuppies, generations have savored its legendary flavors and warm hospitality on a gravel lot that ends at the river’s edge.

Comfort Food for All!
Craving comfort food? We’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a chocolate-loaded Freak Shake in Martin, a sauce burger and Peachy Tea in the Tri-Cities, or a sweet slice of Tennessee baking history in Tracy City, these spots serve flavor and nostalgia in equal measure.

Celebrate the Great Indoors
Chilly outside? No problem. From high-energy bowling at Kings in Franklin, to the expansive Discovery Park of America in Union City, to an immersive undersea adventure at XPERIA in Sevierville, here are three perfect ways to celebrate the great indoors this winter in Tennessee.

Three Great Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Tennessee
From one of Tennessee’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Erin to downtown parades in Knoxville and goat-raising revelry on Beale Street in Memphis, these three cities go all-out for the holiday with a blend of tradition, pageantry, and fun.

Ring In a Tennessee New Year
Tennessee knows how to throw a New Year’s Eve party. Whether it’s fireworks and live music in Knoxville, a nationally televised concert in Nashville, or Beale Street’s disco ball drop in Memphis, here are three unforgettable ways to ring in 2025.

Christmas in the Smokies
The Smoky Mountains were made for Christmas. From millions of twinkling lights in Gatlinburg to cozy shopping in Pigeon Forge and snowy thrills at Ober Mountain, here are the best ways to celebrate the season in East Tennessee.

Bedford County: Whiskey, MoonPies, & Walking Horses
Bedford County is pure Tennessee — famous for high-stepping horses, historic whiskey, and the world’s biggest MoonPie. Discover what makes Shelbyville, Bell Buckle, and Wartrace special in this second installment of our county-by-county series.

Tenn-e-secrets: Tombs of the Capitol
The Tennessee State Capitol is more than a seat of power — it’s also a tomb. Learn the strange stories of those buried in its walls and the secrets that rest beneath the halls of government.

Gift Tennessee
Running out of gift ideas? Discover three standout presents made right here in Tennessee — including retro Memphis apparel, bold bike gloves, and heirloom-quality leather goods. Local, stylish, and full of state pride.

Letter from the Editor
From catfish dinners to mountain drives, State & Beale has already sparked new Tennessee adventures. Editor Toby Sells reflects on the magazine’s launch, early lessons, and big dreams for what’s next.