Some crazy things have happened to us on our journeys through the South. But I don't think there is anything as crazy as what happened to us on the way to Carrabelle, Florida one December night. I resisted the urge to start this story with "it was a dark night." But it was. Steve and … Continue reading The bears of Carrabelle, Florida
How monkeys made a small Tennessee town famous
Dayton, Tennessee appears to be the typical small Southern town. You will find a cute downtown area mixed with old and new businesses. A Walmart and other national retailers line the town's main strip, U.S. 27. You will find local eateries with those unique tastes you can't find anywhere else. Downtown Dayton, Tennessee And of … Continue reading How monkeys made a small Tennessee town famous
From the race track to the interstate, the Savoy Museum celebrates what gets us there
Since the automobile’s invention in 1886 by Carl Benz, motorized vehicles have captured the world’s attention. They can be a status symbol, a source of nostalgia and a peek into the future. Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville captures all of these in a revolving series of exhibits that showcase all things that go “zoom, zoom.” … Continue reading From the race track to the interstate, the Savoy Museum celebrates what gets us there
Southern Places: Bush’s Visitor Center in Tennessee
I have been visiting the Great Smoky Mountains since I was a child. A few years ago I saw a Facebook posting about Bush's Visitor Center. It is a bit of a drive from the strip in Pigeon Forge but I had to go. I love history and learning and Bush’s Visitor Center did not … Continue reading Southern Places: Bush’s Visitor Center in Tennessee