Filled with friendly locals and overloaded with charm, small towns make the perfect getaway for those looking for a change of pace, a place to ditch city life for just a bit. And during the pandemic, they've become popular with travelers looking for a way to escape.

Just thinking about travel has been shown to make people happier.

The coronavirus made 2020 a tough year for tourism, forcing travelers to cancel planned vacations and attractions to close their doors to visitors.

Christi and Chris Perry looked for years for just the right house. Unable to find what they were looking for, they then switched their search to the perfect piece of property.

Brave souls plunged into icy waters at Finley Stadium, earning bragging rights while helping raise money for Special Olympics Tennessee, which has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Guests tapped into more than 20 beers while exploring this enchanting beer fest. Hosted at The Signal, it featured pseudo shopfronts, photo ops, wizardly vendors and plenty of food.

The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce hosted a gala and "mask-erade" complete with a live auction and the group's annual awards ceremony.