Thursday, January 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Union Army won a bloody conflict in the Battle of Stones River, boosting morale in the North and giving the Federals control of central Tennessee.

If you've always wanted to know what the most expensive zip codes in Tennessee are, you can learn more in Top Stories.

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TN's Most Expensive Zip Codes

A recent market report identified the most expensive zip codes in each state, with 37014 (Arrington), 37046 (College Grove), and 37215 (Nashville) ranking as Tennessee's top three.

Homebuyers in Arrington face an expected $1,329,900 for a home, with the median price at $1,700,000. College Grove ranked just behind, with an average home cost of $1,300,000.

Nashville's 37215 zip code, which includes Forest Hills and Belle Meade, averages $1,250,000 for a home purchase. The state's most expensive home sold earlier this year, Twin Rivers Farm, which includes more than 383 acres and sold for $42.5 million.

Gatlinburg Winter Activities

With many students and others on break, it may be a great time to enjoy some winter activities of the Smoky Mountains.

Ober Mountain offers a variety of options, including its aerial tramway, skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, which are fun for the whole family.

Little ones can also enjoy the snow zone, a fun section designed for building snowmen and other winter creations.

Those who want to take in some indoor activities can ice skate or ride the carousel. There's even a wildlife habitat for interactions with bobcats, river otters, and snakes.

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➤ Sevierville and its sister cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are all decked out in lights during the annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. (See Photos)

➤ Nashville: The Gaylord Opryland's Christmas events continue through Jan. 4, including its Frosty the Snowman ice sculptures, ice skating, ice tubing, and shows. (More)

➤ Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas also continues through Saturday, including nightly fireworks. (More)

➤ Memphis: The 90th birthday celebration of Elvis is coming Jan. 8-11 at Graceland, including cake, private tours of the mansion, and live music. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Take the young ones (and the young at heart) to check out the Tennessee Aquarium's new Animal Crossing exhibit based on the popular video game. (More)

➤ Clinton: The Museum of Appalachia offers amazing tours of the region's history, including cabins, animals, and a restaurant featuring local foods. (More)

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