
Tennessee Valley Uncharted
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Episodes
S5 E1 - Graingers Farm to Table
May 21, 201927minErick learns what it's like to be a farmer. He fights his way through the Grainger County Tomato Festival before heading off to explore a few wild islands on nearby Cherokee Lake. Erick earns his keep picking heirloom vegetables in the gardens at Blackberry Farms before cooking up more than just conversation with Executive Chef Sarah Steffan.Available to buyS5 E2 - Cruising the Delta Blues
May 28, 201927minErick explores how the Delta is more than a region, it's a symbol of change. He causes quite a stir at the Grammy Museum in Cleveland before heading over to Backdraft, to fill up on food, as well as stories on local families. The next day, Erick forms fine art at McCarty's Pottery, before helping the students at Houston High School fine tune their solar powered sensation, the Sundancer.Available to buyS5 E3 - Smoky Mountain High
June 4, 201927minAerial hears the call of the mountains. She hits the trails with an unlikely set of companions, the helpful herd at Smoky Mountain Llama Treks. From there, Aerial explores heritage crafts at Arrowmont and visits Fontanan Dam to explore the facilities for hikers on the Appalachian Trial. Finally, Aerial takes to the sky at the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival in Townsend, TN.Available to buyS5 E4 - Memphis Grit, Grind, and Games
May 22, 201927minErick learns what it means to be a Memphian. He starts at The Dixon, joined by Michaela Dockery. After working up a sweat, they head to nearby City Silo for conversation about conquering challenges. Next, Erick gets into it with sportswriter Geoff Calkins and digs into some conversation about the Grizzlies before cruising through the Crosstown Concourse and the Guesthouse at Graceland.Available to buyS5 E5 - Balance in Bama
June 18, 201927minAerial sets out to answer this: what exactly is the secret to a happy life? She begins at the Unclaimed Baggage Center, where unusual items can have the most insightful stories. Then, she heads to Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve and enjoys time at Payne's Sandwich Shop and Guntersville before setting sail on with North Alabama Sailing Marina. Last, she visits Pisgah Gorge with a local photographer.Available to buyS5 E6 - Laying It on the Line (for Bristol)
June 25, 201927minErick learns what it means to lay it all on the line for the things that matter. First, he stops by the famous Bristol Motor Speedway to find out exactly what goes into the track. Next, he joins a training session with TVA linemen and learns about the effort it takes to keep electricity running. Afterward, he flyfishes on the South Holston, heads to Osceola Island and learns about Weir dam.Available to buyS5 E7 - Dragons and Sabertooths in Nashville, Oh My
May 22, 201927minAerial kicks off her exploration of Nashville with the Dragon Boat Festival, where she not only learns about the festival's history and even gets to participate in the race. Next she spends some time with the Predators, heads to Tims Ford with an Endangered Species Specialist and visits the Ryman Auditorium, where she meets up with Ketch Secor and discovers what makes it so special.Available to buyS5 E8 - Bowling Green's Caves, Cars, and Cold Brews
July 16, 201927minErick learns how Bowling Green, Kentucky stands the test of time and offers adventure in all different forms. He kicks off this trip by stopping into Brew Holler Blue Supplies, where they put their own spin on craft beers. Erick then ventures out to Lost River Cave, Kentucky Lake, and the National Corvette Museum.Available to buyS5 E9 - Climbing Through Carolina
July 16, 201927minErick takes on challenges in North Carolina. First, he tests his agility on the ropes at High Gravity Adventures. He then swings over to F.A.R.M. Café, an organization where people volunteer to make food for those in need. Afterward, Erick visits the original Mast General in Valle Crucis before highlining in the Linville Wilderness. Last is a trip to Chatuge Lake for the Bassmaster Tournament.This video is currently unavailableS5 E10 - Mississippi Melodies
July 23, 201927minAerial heads down to Clarksdale, Mississippi. Her first stop is the Devil's Crossroads. Then, it's all music and dancing at the Deep Blues Festival with stops at Ground Zero Blues Club, New Roxy, Deak's Mississippi Saxophones and Blues Emporium. Finally, Aerial relives her student days at Quitman County Middle School, where she helps collect samples for a TVA Water Monitoring Program.Available to buyS5 E11 - Off to the Chattanooga Races
July 30, 201927minAerial digs into Chattanooga's many quirks. She first gets a tour of the city on a segway. She then takes a 26 story elevator down to Ruby Falls to take in the sights. After that she tours Rock City, has a one on one conversation with Stephanie Weldon, an IRONMAN athlete, stops at Hales Bar Dam and rides up Lookout Mountain on the Incline Railway.Available to buyS5 E12 - Digging into Scruffy City
August 6, 201927minAerial sets out to discover what scruffy really means to the people of Knoxville. She starts by mountain biking with a couple of champion biker. Next she heads to TVA's Norris Engineering Lab, refuels with East TN Tours, and visits the iconic Tennessee Theatre. To wrap up her trip, she joins a group of Girls Scouts on a Haunted Ghost Tour and tries her hand at hunting for the paranormal.Available to buyS5 E13 - Taking Georgia's Slow Lane
May 22, 201927minErick makes a trip to Georgia to see what its northern region has to offer. First he visits Helen and takes part in Helen's Oktoberfest. Then, it's off to Dahlonega to wander the vineyards of Frogtown Cellars. Next, is a kayaking adventure on the Toccoa with TVA's Amy Blankenship before visiting Consolidated Gold Mine. Last is a stop at Mercier Orchards.Available to buy