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Meriwether Lewis Monument and Burial Site
“The lady of the house heard two gunshots go off in the middle of the night and found Meriwether dead the next morning.” Meriwether Lewis is most famous for his expeditions with William Clark that mapped the United States from the Louisiana purchase to the Pacific Ocean. Meriwether’s death is shroud in mystery. In the…
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The Beetle That Carried Evil: Ted Bundy’s Volkswagen and Its Afterlife
“His car aided him in killing spree.” Herbie would be mortified to know that a Volkswagen Beetle was used as a tool by one of the most horrific and disgusting douche canoes that ever lived. Ted Bundy is a known murder and necrophilia of the 1970’s. He was sentenced to death and killed for his…
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Doe Covered Bridge
“It features a “traditional wooden truss design” The Doe Covered Bridge, also known as the Elizabethton Covered Bridge, was constructed in 1882 by Sanford Gribble, a locally known bridge builder. It spans 134 feet over the Doe River in downtown Elizabethton, Tennessee, and remains one of the few 19th-century covered bridges still standing in the…
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5 Haunted Tennessee Locations you can actually Visit
“If you are lucky on the day you travel, there will be a former inmate” 1. The Bell Witch Cave Located out in Adams Tennessee, the Bell Witch cave is said to be haunted by a Witch that tormented the Bell family back in the 1800’s. I am going to give this a 5 for…
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Rivers of Tennessee Fountain
“This captivating water feature is a collection of 31 geyser-like fountains commemorating the state’s major lakes, rivers, and tributaries” In 2000, I visited Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall with Tessa. The park, located in the shadow of the State Capitol, was built to commemorate Tennessee’s Bicentennial Celebration on June 1, 1996, and covers 11 acres in…
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Tent Graves of Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Tennessee
“Tent graves are a distinctive type of grave marker found primarily in the southeastern United States” In the countryside of Tennessee, Mt. Gilead Cemetery is a hidden gem with a unique historical feature: tent graves. These fascinating structures, steeped in history and mystery, offer a glimpse into the past and the cultural heritage of the…
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Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
“Gates to Hell” Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary is a former maximum security prison in Petros Tennessee. Often referred to as the “Gates to Hell” and “The end of the line”. This prison is famous for a few reasons. It was Tennessee’s longest operating prison when it closed (it was in need of an update…
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Geographic Center of Tennessee
“A math professor named James Hamilton calculated the geographic center” If you are looking for a quick and unusual stop in Tennessee this summer, visit the geographic center of the state in Murfreesboro. A small stone obelisk marks the exact center point of Tennessee and gives visitors an easy photo opportunity with a bit of…
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Center Point Barbecue
“The restaurant’s menu boasts a variety of smoked meats, including their renowned pulled pork, brisket, turkey, chicken, ham, and smoked bologna” Center Point Barbecue in Hendersonville, Tennessee, has been delighting patrons since the mid-1950s. This family-run establishment has built a reputation for authentic Southern barbecue, drawing both locals and visitors alike. The restaurant’s menu…
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Tennessee Titans open Practice
“It’s a great chance to see NFL players up close, soak in football season excitement, and grab some fun fan photos.” The Tennessee Titans’ open practice of 2024 was an exciting opportunity for fans to get an up-close look at the team as they prepared for the upcoming season. Held at Nissan Stadium. Fans had…
