The Derosia Team

It's summer time! Are the kids driving you crazy? Need a quick getaway? Check out this blog for some family friendly, weekend getaways close to East TN.  Chatanooga, TN: Kids and even grownups would love to stay in one of the restored train cars at the Chatanooga Choo Choo Hotel. For even more fun, kids can take a ride on the Chatanooga Choo Choo Trolley. Enjoy walking the gardens or taking a dip in the pool. They have on site restaurants offering a breakfast buffet and delicious quick meals. You wouldn't even have to leave the property! Looking for more fun for the weekend? Check out the Aquarium, Rock City, Imax Theater, and Children's Museum! Abingdon, VA: Want to immerse your kids in history? Downtown Abingdon is a Virginia Historic Landmark. Visit Abingdon Muster Grounds is an epicenter for Colonial Backcountry History from the American Revolutionary Period. Visit the Old Mollie Steam Engine on the Virginia Creeper trail. This same type of engine...

It's August and for Sevier County residents that means one thing....It's Back to School time for all the kiddos! Check this blog post out for tips on how to make the last few weeks of summer meaningful for your children, how to combat boredom, and some awesome deals in the area as you get ready to embark on yet another school year.  10 activities...No Parent's Allowed! 1. Wash the car 2. Make a picnic lunch, but only pack items that start with the letter P 3. Make a wind chime from recycled items 4. Create a fairy garden...for an added twist make it for zombies 5. Create a back yard zip line for action figures or barbies 6. Use old newspapers to create anonymous notes 7. Paint rocks and add googly eyes to represent members of the family 8. Cover the slip n slide in shaving cream 9. Using old boxes, build a giant robot  10. Wear parent approved old clothes and see who can create the largest grass stains 10 activities..Family Involvemen...