Cumberland Gap, Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Nashville, Tennessee

 

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.

John P. Cable Grist Mill

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

now houses many business.

Of course, we had to check out 

Antique Archaeology.

We love watching the show and some of their

"finds" were on display.

Broadway Street is where all the wildlife 

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!