Because of the morning fog, we waited several
hours before going to Cumberland Gap.
The visitor center is a must. There are two
videos that inform you on all the history,
how Daniel Boone opened the West and the
sons he lost there.
It is a four mile long winding road up
the mountain to the Pinnacle Overlook.
As you can see, the fog didn't lift.
Standing in Virginia and Kentucky.
This was our view from the Pinnacle.
On our way back down
we saw another deer.
Driving through Knoxville we could see
the Sunsphere Tower that was built
for the 1982 World's Fair. It was raining so we
took out our umbrella and walked around town.
Onto Cades Cove in the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
You can see why they call these the Smoky Mountains.
It is an eleven mile loop you drive around to see
many cabins and buildings from the early 1800's.
This wild turkey had his eye on us.
Henry Whitehead's place.
John Oliver's cabin is the oldest log home.
Along the highway from Knoxville to Nashville
you can see that the vines cover everything!
It is a real problem in this area of the U.S.
Marathon Automobiles Building in Nashville
We love watching the show and some of their
Marathon Automobiles Building in Nashville
We love watching the show and some of their
is seen day or night from rooftop to street level.
It is a favorite place for bachelorette parties
on fire trucks and open topped party busses.
We were definitely out of place since we didn't have
on our cut off jean shorts and cowboy boots!
Hearing all the different bands playing in the bars and
restaurants through their open windows
as you walk around was cool.
Found some delicious peaches at the Farmers Market
and had some great BBQ before going to
Zanies Comedy Club.
We were definitely some of the oldest people
in the crowd which didn't make a difference
because we laughed all night. So fun!