From ham to honey, chocolate to cheese, and whiskey to wine, the tastes of Tennessee are much more than its iconic GooGoo Cluster candies, Moon Pie treats, and savory barbecue. Hidden throughout the rolling hills and fertile valleys of the Tennessee River and in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains are Southern food gems that are worth planning a road trip around. A gourmet meander through East Tennessee from Chattanooga to Philadelphia and points in between, with plenty of delicious stops along the way, is packed with flavor and the sort of soul you can only find in handmade products.

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Published by Budget Travel on October 6, 2017: Written by Mary Ann Anderson