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Tennessee what to do and what to see? (total Vanity)
Free Republic ^ | May 23, 2018 | Michael.sf

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)


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
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To: RegulatorCountry

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.


41 posted on 05/23/2018 7:00:54 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: Michael.SF.

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.


42 posted on 05/23/2018 7:01:19 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: yarddog

Didn’t say they weren’t gorgeous, just that “belle” doesn’t really describe them.


43 posted on 05/23/2018 7:02:16 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Ping.


44 posted on 05/23/2018 7:04:38 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: Michael.SF.

Sounds good—we did that itinerary 20 years ago—don’t miss the great barbecue restaurants in Gatlinburg,


45 posted on 05/23/2018 7:05:13 PM PDT by miserare ( Hillary--you lost! Get over it!!)
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To: Michael.SF.

Oak Ridge is not too far from Gatlinburg. Definitely worth the side trip.
https://www.ornl.gov/content/come-see-us


46 posted on 05/23/2018 7:06:26 PM PDT by ocendot
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To: Old Yeller

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.


47 posted on 05/23/2018 7:06:50 PM PDT by Monterrosa-24
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To: urbanpovertylawcenter

+1

I might also say Grand ole opry.


48 posted on 05/23/2018 7:07:17 PM PDT by wgmalabama (The government murdered Robert LaVoy Finicum - what makes you think you are not next?)
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To: Michael.SF.

I’ve actually never been there. But Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Just throwing out a recommendation.


49 posted on 05/23/2018 7:07:36 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Democracy: The cliff's edge of Marxism)
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To: PAR35

See Rock City at Lookout Mountain. Chattanooga. Way cool for the kids.


50 posted on 05/23/2018 7:09:34 PM PDT by Trumpet 1 (US Constitution is my guide.)
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To: Michael.SF.

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


51 posted on 05/23/2018 7:10:14 PM PDT by Guenevere (The wrath of God has come upon them at last.....)
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To: RegulatorCountry

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.


52 posted on 05/23/2018 7:11:03 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: JerryBlackwell

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


53 posted on 05/23/2018 7:14:01 PM PDT by Guenevere (The wrath of God has come upon them at last.....)
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To: DIRTYSECRET
Present and accounted foah, suh! 😀
54 posted on 05/23/2018 7:18:58 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Michael.SF.

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.


55 posted on 05/23/2018 7:19:59 PM PDT by TheWriterTX (Trust not in earthly princes....)
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To: abb

Sounds beautiful!!


56 posted on 05/23/2018 7:22:24 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Michael.SF.

... and check with the Park Service, you might be there close enough to the right time to see the synchronous fireflies up at Elkmont.


57 posted on 05/23/2018 7:25:16 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: vetvetdoug
Sun Studio takes about ten minutes

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.

58 posted on 05/23/2018 7:25:44 PM PDT by Michael.SF. (California: drive illegally, you lose your license, here illegally, they give you one.)
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To: Michael.SF.

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)


59 posted on 05/23/2018 7:27:33 PM PDT by Guenevere (The wrath of God has come upon them at last.....)
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To: Michael.SF.

The Museum of Appalachia. They have a web page at:

http://www.museumofappalachia.org/

I stop by every time I go through Tennessee.


60 posted on 05/23/2018 7:28:25 PM PDT by etcb
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