Category: Tennessee
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Weekend Road Trip {Missouri, Illinois, & Tennessee}
My favorite way to spend a weekend is on a road trip with stops along the way. And this was one such weekend. We made a quick trip to southeast Missouri and instead of coming straight home decided to take a winding way that would allow for stops at a few places. Not only did…
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Some Favorite Places In Tennessee
Well my friends, after what feels like a long and wild ride I am happy to tell you that I graduated the other day with my masters degree. This last month has been packed full with finishing and presenting my final paper, family in town so us going to favorite Tennessee spots, being in charge…
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Between Extremes of Park & Gas Station {Tennessee}
You know those days when you find yourself going from one side of the extreme scale to the other in a short period of time? It leaves you feeling a little disoriented, off balance, and torn between anxiety and restful. This was one of those days that started off with a visit to a beautifully…
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Walking Along the Obed National River {Tennessee}
The weekend took us towards the east part of Tennessee where we went to see the Obed National Wild and Scenic River. This river is maintained by the national park system and offers visitors an incredible place to enjoy the rugged natural beauty of Tennessee. The Obed River is 45 miles long through the Cumberland…
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To The Man in Black- Johnny Cash Museum {Tennessee}
I took some of the international students to Nashville for the day and when I asked them what was at the top of their list of what they wanted to see, I got an all around call for visiting the Johnny Cash Museum. The music and legendary icon is one that has crossed time and…
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Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit at Zoolumination {Tennessee}
With the Chinese New Year we look ahead to the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity so for many this is a year of hope. In honor of the Chinese New Year, the Nashville Zoo has been putting on an incredible light festival of Chinese art and folktales that they…
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Wreaths to Honor- Stones River National Cemetery {Tennessee}
One of our favorite places to go for a walk is at the Stones River National Battlefield. It always provides a quiet and thoughtful experience as we consider the many soldiers that fought here during the American Civil War. Unlike other battlefields that have been preserved, this one has kept the natural wildness of the…
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Year in Review :: 2022
And so we come to the end of another year. This time of year is always a little tender as I take stock of the year being left behind and looking forward to the year ahead. Years ebb and flow, some great and others less so, each with lessons to learn and grateful moments to…
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Seeing the Lights at Enchant Nashville {Tennessee}
Tis the season for light displays and festive holiday delights. This time of year it seems there is no end to places trying to outdo each other with light displays and family activities. We debated between a few of them and finally decided on Enchant Nashville which is a light display presented by Hallmark Christmas…