Hubby and I rode north along the 101 highway and took Highway 64 east in Lexington.
We turned left onto Alabama County Road 89 which took us into Tennessee.
In Tennessee, we followed County Road 98 also called Rabbit Trail Road.
We turned left at Bonnertown Deli, Gas Station, and Lottery Store onto Appleton Road.
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| Bonnertown Deli, Gas Station, and Lottery Store |
We stopped at the Big Red Store (closed except for 4 days a year) to take pictures.
This is where we saw a historic marker telling about the Confederate leader Forrest and his troops that camped along Sugar Creek in Giles County preparing for a Federal attack.
We continued on Appleton Road which dead-ended at Sugar Creek.
We took Blooming Grove Road, a narrow two-lane, rough, snake road for several miles. Along the way, we passed the Appleton Church of Christ, goats, turkeys, horses, cows, and a flock of vultures.
Once again we encountered Sugar Creek where we saw a family with two little boys wearing life jackets and two girls swimming.
They scurried out of the creek as we proceeded to cross.
The cross-over was concreted with water flowing over the top.
Nestled on top of a hill across Sugar Creek stood Mount Zion Cemetery, and Church with Sugar Creek flowing from two sides.
We continued along Blooming Grover Road where we saw fields of Corn, Black-eyed Susan, and a barn full of hay.
We saw a John Deer Mail Box at 8125 waiting for the mail carrier.
We stopped in front of a white wooden farmhouse that had a red tin roof, in the front yard was a row of pink Lilies in full bloom.
After many turns and twists, we arrived at Minor Hill Highway.
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| Narrow Roads |
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| Farm House |
The Yellow Deli with a beautiful garden caught my eye so we decided to stop for lunch.
I took pictures of the garden as we approached the entrance.
We were greeted by the owner and told the upstairs was closed.
The owner said you are welcome to go upstairs and look around while you are waiting for your food.
I ordered the Cranberry Cashew Salad with Mixed greens, cashews, craisins, Havarti cheese, peppers, and tomatoes with house dressing and cranberry bread.
Hubby ordered Deli Rose Roast Beef Sandwich with Pepper Jack Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Mayo, Mustard, and special sauce on an onion roll served with chips and a pickle.
We finished the meal with Carrot Cake topped with Cream Cheese icing topped with nuts.
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| Cranberry Cashew Salad |
The Inside of the Deli was as beautiful as the outside. Murals dotted the walls, and Common Sense Soaps and Body Care lined the entranceway Way, leading to the hosted area, cashier, and bar.
Plants were everywhere including the window seals, and the windows were dressed in tied-back yellow and white check curtains.
Half-bushel baskets were used as light fixtures.
Wooden Tables, iron back chairs, and wooden booths were throughout the lower and top levels of the deli.
The top level had an enclosed garden where you could enjoy dining outside.
This beautiful building was built around 1900 called the HGH Gladish Heritage House.
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| Inside The Yellow Deli |
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| Inside The Yellow Deli |
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| Outside the Yellow Deli |
We rode to the Trail of Tears Interruptive Center the museum was closed
We walked around outside looking at the markers, benches, statues, dog fountains, and beautiful plants.
We stopped at Home Depot for a few items.
We ran into a patch of rain traveling home.
The days' adventure included traveling on narrow, winding back roads, with one a dead end.
Traveling across water-covered roadways along Sugar Creek and people enjoying a swim.
Enjoyed lunch at The Yellow Deli and Gardens and a stop at the Trail of Tears Interruptive Center.
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| Sugar Creek |
