Today was amazing! We went to see a castle right here in Tennessee! Floyd "Junior" Banks built the…read morecastle out in Loudon County TN called the Greenback Castle or Fortress of Faith. He dedicated this castle to the Lord and encourages everyone to come out and see it for themselves. He never charges a fee to visit, but donations are very much appreciated. He was excited to meet us and take us for a tour. He is a fascinating gentleman with some really interesting stories. He built the castle himself with donated items over the past 30 years and still works on it. Junior told us he never used a level or measuring device, God guides him. He lives in a house nearby on the many acres of property. I highly recommend touring this incredible castle (AT YOUR OWN RISK) and spending some time listening to Junior. I immediately went on Amazon and bought 2 of his books because he was so intriguing. Fortress of Faith: Art, Science, and Divine Intervention at the Greenback Castle What In Another World Is Going On At The Greenback Castle?

(Not a restaurant) If you love the bizarre and unique visit…read morethe Greenback Castle. A retired old gentleman built this "art project " over 30+ years. And loves to greet people and explain the (mostly religious) meaning of all displays. Fun, weird, unique!

Great wetland center with a lot of informative signage. Gazebo for lunch with the family or a group…read moreof kids. Safe boardwalk around wetland keeps everyone dry while on the trail.

Petsafe just opened a new dog park in Pistol Creek. Its a small walk over the bridge down the nice…read morebike path. Two separate sections and lots of shade! Very nice

The drive for us proved to be fruitful as we saw 5 bears on our first day in the national park. We…read moresaw 2 baby bear cubs in the trees, we walked on a trail and saw them. Subsequently, we drove towards the Cades Cove visitor center and saw 3 juvenile cubs crossing the road and eating grass next to the cars. Absolutely amazing. Only traffic we encountered was when everyone was stopping to see the 3 juvenile cubs by the side of the road. Other than that, we finished the loop quickly...maybe because we went late in the afternoon between 3-4pm. Lots of wild turkeys along the pastures too. Maybe saw 11-12 of them that afternoon on 6/6/2026. Also saw some deer hiding among the trees. Definitely go here to spot wildlife!!

11 mile, one way drive with jaw dropping scenery and some old homes and churches along the way. We…read moresaw some horses and deer, but unfortunately no bears. We arrived around 6am on a Saturday, and while there were other cars around, we had no problem finding parking and there were no traffic jams. We finished up around 9am. The visitor center and mill are located about halfway through the drive. It opens at 9am though, so if you get an early start like we did, it probably won't be open. Definitely get the map for $1.25 so you know what you're looking at. On Wednesdays, they close the loop to cars and it's only accessible to pedestrians and bikes.

This was a great little side trip that we had drove by and decided to stop and look around. They…read moreare only open certain days so check before you go. They have guided tours which cost ($5 for adults and $4 for kids), but worth it since you actually get some history and get to go in the different buildings. You can also just walk around and look for free, you just can't go in the buildings. Our tour guide was really informative and patient with my son who had a million questions. We plan on going back and walking around more since we only got to do the front part because of the time (we had somewhere else to be at a certain time). There is about 35 acres total. They also have a small gift shop and restrooms.

My comments are more geared to the personnel than the actual facilities. On Saturday, June 27, I…read morewatched "Disclosure Day" at Foothills Mall in the afternoon. After arriving home, I realized one on my rings was missing from my finger. Immediately I returned to ask if a ring had been found. The manager was wonderful and checked with one of the custodians. No luck- I left and returned later to check again in several areas I had been . At that point, a bit dismayed, I gave my name and contact info to the manager. She was gracious and added her own info to the note. I received a phone call from an individual at AMC on Sunday afternoon indicating a ring had been found and for me to identify the ring. I did and returned to AMC for the fourth time within 24 hours.The manager met me , placed a ring on the counter and said, " I certainly hope this is your ring!" Imagine my disbelief! After a bit, I asked where the ring was found. (assuming it was either in the theater or the restroom)The manager indicated a person had found it in the hallway of the theater I was in and took it to the front. I have no name for the person who located the ring and returned it. Whoever you are, heartfelt gratitude from me. The ring had great sentimental value as it had been my mother's. She resized it to fit my finger and gave it to me on a special date. Thank you all staff at AMC Foothills and the special individual who had integrity . All the best, Tammy M.

I wanted to share an updated review of their BigD experience at Foothills 12! This has always been…read moremy go to for the big blockbuster movies. However, as you may hear from other older reviews it's true that it use to use a 2K digital Xenon projector. However, at least this one has been upgraded to AMC Laser and is 4K Laser now. Since then, there is a noticeable improvement and it's crisp and clear. My wife and I just watched Devil Wear Prada 2 and the sound and picture quality is too notch. I can't honestly compare it to Regal's Pinnacle IMAX since the last time I went it was a Xenon IMAX and it also has been upgraded to IMAX with Laser. But you will not be disappointed if you go to the AMC Foothills 12. Even though I don't live in Maryville anymore, I still travel there fort movies for several reasons but one is definitely because of the quality.