Comments on: Greetings from Tennessee

By: DLS

DLS — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:43:48 +0000

If you think Tennessee is a desireable retirement spot now, just wait twenty years.

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:30:02 +0000

BTW, during my trip to the deep south, I spoke to a few folks about politics— and found no one who would admit that they were planning on voting the Obama-Biden ticket.

Many blamed the economic situation squarely on Clinton—- as though nothing had happened to bring it on since. Some brought up Obama'a “terrorist” connection and past associations with corrupt figures without knowing any details about either issue.

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:25:52 +0000

I will say that it was very frustrating to see all of this natural beauty from the road yesterday, and have to keep driving through without stopping to investigate further.

I did go to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville about 30 years ago, but that hardly counts!

By: pacatrue

pacatrue — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:56:05 +0000

Go Titans! Go 'Dores!

That is all.

By: jchem

jchem — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:00:47 +0000

I hiked along 30 or so miles of the Appalachian Trail in Eastern Tennessee. A great place it is. I was a bit spooked going into Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge with the mobs of tourists that frequent the area. However, I did see a shirt in a shop window that said “Keep hiking…I hear banjo music”. If ETSU ever has a faculty opening when I'm ready to move on, I'm there.

By: Mike_P

Mike_P — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:45:23 +0000

I've mentioned here before I spent a number of years living outside Johnson City, and I'll second your description of the state's natural beauty. But that damn red clay! I used to get covered in it playing, and I'm not so sure my mother thought it was beautiful! I also spent some time living at the western end of the state, and it was completely different geographically and culturally. In any case, I have fond memories of my time in Tennessee.

By: lotusflwr

lotusflwr — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:15:37 +0000

Thanks for the background info on Tennessee! I had no idea that the state had such diverse and distinct regions, but it makes a lot of sense. I've driven through TN but never stopped for a visit, although lately I've been thinking about vacationing there. Goodness knows we neighbors in Virginia have a large and varied range of flora, fauna, people & politics depending on where you are, so it's very interesting to hear how TN has the same thing going on and even is based off of those geographical & societal boundaries.

Just goes to show you how fascinating this country is where every state is different but we're all in stacked up & beside each other as one nation. So thanks again for shedding some light on TN and howdy to you from a faraway SE Virginia neighbor!

By: RememberNovember

RememberNovember — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:03:57 +0000

Thanks for the brief pictorial of Tenn. I confess I don't really know much about her shy of the music capitals-Memphis and Nashville.

By: PattonGuy

PattonGuy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:34:31 +0000

Aaggh! I know someone who goes to Belmont, and she has at least a passing interest in politics. Who knows, I might see her asking a question tonight. I'm waiting for a debate bigger than the local House candidates debating to come to Milledgeville.

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:16:20 +0000

Hey Elrod- I just drove through eastern Tennessee yesterday on the way back from a funeral in Huntsville Alabama- If I'd known the debate was going to be there tonight- I would have tried to get in to see it live.

You have a beautiful state- especially this time of year.
Regards,
Kim