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The Final Resting Place of Johnny and June Carter Cash
“Today, they rest side by side at Hendersonville Memorial Gardens in Hendersonville” Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, one of country music’s most legendary couples, passed away just four months apart in 2003. Their love story, both on and off the stage, remains one of the most cherished in music history. Today, they rest side…
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The Legacy of Johnny & June: A Look at Their Tennessee Homestead
“In 2007, during renovations, the home was destroyed by a fire.” Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were key figures in country music and part of the Old Nashville era. Their love story was highlighted in the 2005 film Walk the Line, named after Johnny’s song, I Walk the Line. In 1968, Johnny and June…
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Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN
“Alcatraz East Crime Museum is an exciting stop for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking for a break from the usual tourist attractions.” If you’re looking for a unique and immersive experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the Alcatraz East Crime Museum is a must-visit. This fascinating attraction gives visitors a glimpse into the…
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Moai Statues in Tullahoma
“Smith originally began making smaller Moai as garden decorations, but the project gradually expanded into full-scale statues as interest grew.” Tullahoma, Tennessee, is home to a unique collection of Moai statue replicas created by local artist and sculptor Steve Smith, inspired by the famous figures of Easter Island. Located near the L&N Railroad tracks, the…
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The Lorraine Motel and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“On the evening of April 4, Dr. King stepped onto the balcony outside his room at approximately 6:01 p.m.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The motel was located on Mulberry Street and was a Black owned business that provided lodging for Black…
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Gone: The Old Spaghetti Factory
“On Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, a vehicle bomb detonated” The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, was a popular restaurant and city landmark located on Second Avenue in the heart of the Lower Broadway entertainment district, known for its unique interior featuring a historic streetcar with seating inside, classic Italian‑American menu items such…
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Broadway Nashville in Black and White
“Honky Tonk Highway” Broadway is synonymous with live music. The neon-lit stretch, often referred to as “Honky Tonk Highway,” is home to a plethora of bars and clubs where you can hear live music any time of day. Iconic venues like Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, and Legends Corner have hosted countless aspiring musicians,…
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One of the darkest days of country music
“It’s known as one of the darkest days of country music.” On March 5, 1963, country music performers Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins were killed in a private airplane crash near Camden, Tennessee. Also killed was the pilot, Randy Hughes, who was Patsy Cline’s manager and Cowboy Copas’s son in law. The group…
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Parthenon: Nashville’s Athens
“The Parthenon was originally constructed in 1895 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, a World’s Fair” In Nashville, Tennessee, far from the marble hills of Athens, stands a life-size replica of the Parthenon. It sounds like a myth or a prank, but it’s very real, and it has been part of the city for well over…
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Secret City, Oak Ridge
“Little Boy had a blast yield of 15 KiloTons of TNT. This gave it a blast radius of 1 mile.” One August 6, 1945 the US Army Air Forces dropped the uranium-fueled Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima in the first of only two atomic bombings of a population in history. Instantly killing 80,000 people…
