s/y Nine of Cups Roadside Americana - Tennessee & Arkansas August 2012 |
We knew Tennessee was going to be good for bizarre stuff to see as soon as we saw the giant guitar on the side of the highway in Bristol. |
Truck o' deer passed us on the highway. We're sure there's a good story here. |
Trenton is actually most famous for its collection of rare antique porcelain veilleuses. None of the 525 teapots in the collection are alike, and some are designed as palaces or people in unique still-life castings. The town celebrates its collection with an annual "Teapot Festival". |
Trenton, TN is known for its 31 mph speed limit signs. Evidently the town fathers could not agree on 30 vs 35 mph speed limits in town and finally in desperation, agreed upon 31 mph. |
Commercial, crowded, unappealing Pigeon Forge offered Dollywood among other unattractive attractions. Gatlinburg, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, was a travesty of casinos, tacky shops and crowded streets. It had one thing going for it though... the Museum of Salt & Pepper shakers. |
No trip to Tennessee would be complete without a quick stop at Graceland. |
Awwww...what a cute couple! We didn't stop at the Clinton House Museum in Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
Who the heck came up with the town name of Toad Suck, Arkansas and why ever would Harley use it in their store name? |