"Barn in Cades Cove"

Dan Lawson barn in Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"My Mother ..... My Grandmother"

To My Mother.....My Grandmother......
It's been 2 years since you left and went to Heaven! I miss you so much and love you now more than ever. Some times I still cry cause I miss you, but most of the time I just look up to the sky and smile cause I know you are where you lived your life to be. God has been good to me and He don't let me hurt too much, and when I do, he just picks me up and and helps me on my way. Knowing and believing in God is one thing you gave me that will live forever! I love you Granny, now and forever!

"Coyote in the Cove"

Here's a coyote I spotted stalking something in a field this past Saturday in Cades Cove. This is the first time I have seen a coyote in the Smokies!

"Full Moon in Bristol"

There's a full moon glowing in the twin cities tonight! Shining down on Bristol, Va./Tn.

"Hickory Tree Bridge"

Old abandoned bridge across South Holston River in Hickory Tree, a community in Sullivan Co., Tn.

"Huckleberry Hideaway"

Home for the weekend! Nice getaway for some family time!

"Pardners BBQ"

Yeah! I like to eat! Pardners BBQ, Piney Flats, Tn.

"Black Squirrel"

After about 10-15 minutes of jumping from tree to tree being chased by a gray squirrel, this "black" squirrel finally gives him the slip and finds a limb high up in a tree to soak in his surroundings and catch his breath. This is a first for me, a black squirrel at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tn.

"Wednesday Special"

Spaghetti and salad! All day special every Wednesday at Bella's Pizza.

"Southbound I-81"

This is my view coming home from work today! Southbound on Interstate 81 at 70+ mph....an iPhone moment!

"Sunset Thru the Trees"

Sun setting thru the trees as seen from the sidewalk in front of the old Sullins College campus.

"Bemberg"

An old abandoned textile mill in Elizabethton, Tn. A landmark of sorts, soon to be torn down. 

For a little history on this facility, click here 

"Hilltop Manor"

A stately old home sitting on a hill on Depot St. in Jonesborough, Tn.

"57 Bell Aire O"

A cross between a 1957 Chevy and a Camaro, riding down State St. in last years Veteran's Day Parade!

"Thursday Special"

Lasagna and salad! All day special every Thursday at Bella's Pizza.

"Challenger"

 

"Challenger", probably the most photographed bald eagle ever, and his handler Robert outside his "condo" at the American Eagle Foundation in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

A short history of Challenger! 

"Steppin' Back"

The sign says it all! One of Jonesborough's newest businesses.

Price range: $3 - $7

Cuisines: American

Description: Located directly across the street from the Washington County, Tennessee, Courthouse you will find the Jonesborough General Store and Eatery. Established in 2012, we occupy a building erected in 1871. The Store features many products made by local artisans and craftsmen.The Eatery has sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and homemade style soup made on premises. Enjoy our 50's style soda fountain where we can make your favorite milkshake or ice cream as long as it's chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. We also have an old cooler filled with frosty, cold bottled sodas.

"Fog On the Weirs"

Fog rises from the river as the cold water released from the bottom of South Holston Lake reacts with the warm summer air this past June at the weir dams. Osceola Island Recreation Area, Sullivan County, Tn.

"Into the Sun"

Sun shining thru trees at The Homeplace Mountain and Farm Museum in Gate City, Va.

"Final Resting Place"

An old wagon laid to rest! It seems it has pretty much returned to that from which it came.....

"Head On Shot"

Southbound on I-81 heading to Bristol, Va. An iPHone moment, @ 70+ mph through a dirty windshield!

"Blue Circle"

Long time Bristol icon still lights up the night sky in Bristol, Tn.

The Blue Circle hamburger chain was founded by Homer Longmire in 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The chain eventually grew to over 30 locations. The motto of the chain was “A happy place for hungry people.” and the house specialty was a grilled burger, diced onions and mustard on a steamed bun. Breakfast was also served along with french fries, chili, onion rings, pork barbecue, as well as baked goods from the Blue Circle bakery.

Most locations had both walk-in service and drive-in with telephone order service available. The chain also had a company laundry for employee uniforms and eventually operated B/C Supply – a subsidiary company for the storage and distribution of nonperishable items.

Once Blue Circle was established, franchises were sold in middle Tennessee and as far away as Alabama and Virginia.

The Longmire family sold the chain in 1966 to Wometco of Miami, FL and a new image emerged. Soon after, new restaurants were opened in South Carolina, but the chain's reputation faltered, buildings fell into disrepair, competition grew, and Wometco sold out to the Enroc Company of Milwaukee, WI in 1974. By 1975, with only 17 restaurants remaining, the company filed for bankruptcy. An auction was held in September of that year and everything was liquidated. As of 2008, only one Blue Circle remains in Bristol, Tennessee at 333 Bluff City Highway. The restaurant opened in 1964 and still has the original sign out front. 

information above copied from the following link.....(click here)

"Painted Sky"

As the sun goes out of sight it paints a beautiful sky over Bristol, Tn. this evening. Taken off Hwy. 394 between Bluff City and Blountville.

"Shine Down"

 

Looking across the my front yard at the sun going down through my neighbors tree this afternoon!

"Weir Dams"

The weir dams at Osceola Island on South Holston River in Sullivan Co., Tn.

"South Holston Weir Dams"

Looking at the weir dams just below South Holston Dam on South Holston River early this morning! About 6 inches of snow on the trail around Osceola Island which is where this picture was taken.

"What You Lookin At?"

A calf staring me down through a barb wire fence today in Sullivan Co., Tn.

"Jonesborough Sunset"

Sunset over East Tennessee! Taken at one of my favorite spots, in Jonesborough, Tn.