South Pittsburg, Tennessee is known for the Lodge Factory Store Museum. But you can't get to 150 years without having a few other stories to tell. Here are some of the unique stories from this charming town, beginning with the one that made it famous. Lodge Manufacturing If you are from the South, your mama … Continue reading South Pittsburg, Tennessee: The tiny town with 150 years of stories
Dayton Tennessee: The small town made famous by a trial
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 U.S. 27 the town's main strip. You will find local eateries with those unique tastes you can't find anywhere else. And of course, there's a … Continue reading Dayton Tennessee: The small town made famous by a trial
The holiday season is the perfect time to visit the Smoky Mountains
I have been vacationing in the Smoky Mountains since I was a child but I had never been during the holidays. That changed this year. I have no idea why I waited so long to see the Smokies during the most wonderful time of the year. This is the time of the year when Winterfest … Continue reading The holiday season is the perfect time to visit the Smoky Mountains
Roll that beautiful bean footage: 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 Roll that beautiful bean footage: Bush’s Visitor Center in Tennessee
The 70-year old hymnal that shaped a generation
The Red Back Hymnal is as familiar to some who were raised in small churches in the South as their Bible. For those not familiar with it, the hymnal is more of a maroon shade with “Church Hymnal” printed in gold letters. The hymnal was first printed in 1951 by Tennessee Music Printing Company in … Continue reading The 70-year old hymnal that shaped a generation