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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
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 Posted - Mar 16 2010 : 9:00:46 PM
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We're leaving this Sunday for a week in Tennessee. Neither my husband nor I have ever been there and we are just going to wander around....any good ideas on what to see I'd like to visit a civil war battle field and of course the mountains! Thanks for any ideas!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 06:26:36 AM
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Oh Debbie! You have got to come to Chattanooga then. There is Lookout Mt. with Point Park and great little museums. Also right over in Ga. is the Chickamauga Battlefield. Right near me! And the Incline and Ruby Falls. There's no way I would EVER go down in there. But I hear it's beautiful. And of course the Tn. Aquarium. Hunter Museum. So much to do in Chatt. and the surrounding areas. And it's the most beautiful place to visit. And you could come visit me! That would be the best thing to do! Anyway, I hope you come on down this way.
If you need any more info, just email me. I'd be glad to help. I hope you have a great trip where ever you go. Tn. is a beautiful state.
Kris
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 08:41:23 AM
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Kristin,
Thanks so much for the information. I'm going to "google" all the spots you mentioned and if I have any questions I'll send you an email! I wish we had the time to visit you but my husband has an agenda...he's looking for a place to retire to and it has to be in the sticks and possibly near Nashville where his cousins live so we are really going to be on the "roll" while there. Thanks again and I'll let you know how things go when we get back!
I'm so excited...I have never been on a vacation south before!!!
Debbie
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 09:32:01 AM
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Chatttanooga is one of my favorite places. They have a dynamite riverfront area, art museum,great restaurants.
There is a fantastic independent bokstore there right near the riverfront.
And there is fantastic Lookout Mountain and Rock City for some kitschy fun.
Ooh, yeah, and Ruby Falls , too
I love that place and we go down there whenever we can get a few days away.
Have fun
Michele
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 7:19:26 PM
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Hi Debbie,
I absolutely love TN. Its the perfect place for us. We have been here about two years. We are located about 45 minutes outside of Nashville (backroads the whole way)in a small town out in the country with no traffic light. Where we are is very peaceful, lots of wildlife, and most definitely the best neighbors I could ask for. Its nice being so close to Nashville; a short drive to see museums, historical siights, fabulous restaurants, and lots of country music. One of my favorite larger towns is Franklin. It has a wonderful downtown with lots of festivals and craftshows during the warmer months, shopping and dining. It seems that Tenneesee is known for its smaller, quaint towns like Leipers Fork near Franklin, and Bell Buckle near Shelbyville.
When my husband and I were trying to find our bearings around TN, we had the best time driving through all the small towns. I hope you enjoy your drive as much as we did.
(FYI)On Nashville Public Television, is a show called Tennessee Crossroads. You might be able find some of the shows online, but anyhow this show focuses on TN businesses and entrepeurers, showing lots of towns, museums etc.
Debbie, please feel free to email me if you like. The Ryman auditorium (Grand Ole Opry) is a must see, in my opinion, in downtown Nashville. Enjoy your time in TN!!!
~Kerry Anne
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 8:35:46 PM
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I love going to the Smokey Mountains and Pigeon Ford, Dolly World, etc... It's a fun time, especially if you have children.
Marly
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 8:50:29 PM
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oh, you must make it to east Tennessee and come see the beautiful Smoky Mountains and the National Park...and of course, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville...I'm 5 miles from all of it. :0) It's a wonderful place to live!
Stephanie
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 8:59:41 PM
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The car was serviced today, arrangements made for the pets, helped my Mom, who's 92, so I think we're ready to go!!! I received a Tennessee tourism magazine and have been studying that but all your suggestions are what have been really helpful. Thanks so much!
Debbie
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 07:21:34 AM
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Debbie, when are ya'll leaving? I hope you have a great time. And get some good ideas for a place to move to. And drive careful out there!
Kris
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 08:26:41 AM
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We'all (just practicing the lingo!) are leaving on Sunday morning but my husband is done working this afternoon so it may be sooner. The weather around here has been really nice (for March) for the last week and today is cold and windy and snow is predicted so we are anxious!!! We are going almost straight south and one of our first stops is Parker's Crossing. We also are going to look at a cabin that's for sale just south of there and then after that it's just roaming. We have an 85th birthday party (my husband's aunt) in Nashville on the 27th. His cousin's (The Mears Brothers - have been singing in the area for years) also live there and he hasn't seen them since they were kids and a bunch of other relatives will be there so should be fun. We'll be saving Nashville for that weekend. Anyway..thanks again and I'll let you know how things go when we return.
Debbie
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 09:22:03 AM
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I love Tn. The Smoky Mts. are the best and the food there is great. They have a lot of craft shops, hiking, old farm's that you can explore and then just to see the Mtns is wonderful. You will have a great trip. The weather should be nice for you as well. Hope you have fun.
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bdhughes77
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Debbie
Menomonie
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 07:42:21 AM
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We've been in Nashville for a few days...the birthday party is this afternoon and we're going to The Hermitage this morning. Everything's gone great. Nicest people in the world!!! Beautifull scenery! We didn't hit too many tourists spots mainly just looking at the terrain! Getting homesick, tho! Dorothy was right...there's not place like home!
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 1:55:42 PM
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I love the Smokie Mountains, too, and Sevierville, and Franklin, and Jonesboro. It is one of the most beautilf state there is. You are probably on the road now, but let us know how you liked your vacation!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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