Posted on 05/23/2018 6:14:24 PM PDT by Michael.SF.
Vacationing this coming week in Tennessee and have never been there. Looking for some ideas from fellow Freeper travelers, including insights, new places, off the beaten path places, places locals go to and places to avoid. (see below)
I have seen plenty of gorgeous mountain girls. In fact the prettiest girl I have ever seen was just over the line in North Carolina.
Trouble it those mountain boys don’t like anyone messing with them.
Seems I recall you have fairly adventurous musical tastes from the weekly Canteen threads. If so, you might find it worth the drive into beautiful but wacky Asheville to tour the Moog headquarters and factory downtown. They have a sound lab and bring in national acts who use their analog synths and theremins. Might as well hit the Biltmore House on the way, admission has gotten sort of pricey but well worth it, once. Asheville is a sort of world unto itself, a lot of literary history, Roaring 20’s architecture from Beaux-arts through Art Nouveau and Craftsman to Art Deco. Gargoyles, the place is infested with them.
Didn’t say they weren’t gorgeous, just that “belle” doesn’t really describe them.
Ping.
Sounds good—we did that itinerary 20 years ago—don’t miss the great barbecue restaurants in Gatlinburg,
Oak Ridge is not too far from Gatlinburg. Definitely worth the side trip.
https://www.ornl.gov/content/come-see-us
I’m old enough to remember when Nashville’s Pancake Pantry was being picketed in the late 60s because they didn’t serve filthy hippies.
+1
I might also say Grand ole opry.
I’ve actually never been there. But Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Just throwing out a recommendation.
See Rock City at Lookout Mountain. Chattanooga. Way cool for the kids.
Your Nashville line up is very good!
The Cash Museum is a bit small but interesting.....especially if you’re a fan.
Country Music Hall of Fame is BIG and excellent!
Gatlinburg is very commercial.....but Pigeon Forge is nice......
.....I’m not a fan of Dolly Parton but a relative took me to Dollywood and it’s really different and cute!......
The mountain vistas and waterfalls in the area are spectacular
You are correct. They are different and both have their charms.
While waiting for my partner to show up, a little country girl showed up at the tennis courts. They were technically for the guests but no one cared if the locals played on them too.
This little girl was maybe 12 years old and skinny but she had a perfect face. I was playing at about an average college team level. I was surprised what a good match she gave me.
I didn’t notice vagrants, but agree Puckett’s is a great place to eat lunch!......and it’s walking distance to the Cash Museum, Ryman And CMHF
Cumberland Caverns is a must.
Belle Meade in Nashville.
Head north for a quick day trip to the Hidden Lakes Cavern and 15 minutes over from there to the Corvette Museum.
Sounds beautiful!!
... and check with the Park Service, you might be there close enough to the right time to see the synchronous fireflies up at Elkmont.
That is very helpful, actually, and the kind of little tidbits that are needed.
I still think that 'The Sun Sessions' is some of Elvis best work and it is a must see, for me. To be honest, I figured about an hour was enough. I guess I overestimated.
If you love music you’re going to the right area.....
....I think most Appalachian children are given a cradle and an instrument at birth....
Some of the prettiest, soul searing music comes from these parts....
....we’ll be heading there soon, can’t wait
Lots of bluegrass, my favorite....
....lots of Civil War history and monuments
If you stay a bit in the Chattanooga/Georgia line area you could visit the Chickamauga Battlefield.....or Lookout Mountain ( battle above the clouds)
The Museum of Appalachia. They have a web page at:
http://www.museumofappalachia.org/
I stop by every time I go through Tennessee.
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