We stopped in Elgin to have the front end checked on the Honda Van and had to leave it for repairs so we ended up driving the LS Saturn an older car that got good gas mileage.
We stopped for our weekly B-12 shots and began our journey.
We took I-65 North to 840west to 40west stopping at Pilot in Knoxville to fill up with gas.
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We stopped in Lancaster Tennessee Rest Stop where we saw a display about Tennessee in the Civil War, tough men ~ an even tougher war. |
We were getting hungry so we decided to eat at Paula Deen's but it was way too much food and we both were watching our weight so we ended up eating at Long John Silvers.
I ordered a piece of Cod Fish (my favorite) and a hubby seafood platter which we shared.
We rode past the Old Mill stopping at Patriots Park which was nearby.
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Patriot Missile Patriot uses an advanced aerial interceptor missile and high-performance radar systems. Patriot was developed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, which had previously developed the Safeguard ABM system and its component Spartan and hypersonic speed Sprint missiles. The symbol for Patriot is a drawing of a Revolutionary War-era Minuteman. |
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Patriot Park City of Pigeon Forge A patriot is someone who feels strong support for their country. (See also Patriotism.) It is derived from the Hellenic (Greek) word Πατρίς (Patris), which means homeland. It is the female form of Πατέρας, which means Father |
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Liberty Bell |
The next morning we took the elevator from the fourth floor to the ground level and walked to the dining room to eat breakfast.
We then rode through Gatlinburg looking at the sites where the fire had been earlier in the year.
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We crossed the Tennessee State line into North Carolina |
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It was a bit chilly and I had left my jacket back at the hotel |
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Cabin |
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Mountain Farm Museum |
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Oconaluftee River Trail |
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Hand-stitched quilts at Oconaluftee Visitor Center |
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Inside the Oconaluftee Visitor Center We saw cultural-themed exhibits about the people that once lived in the area. |
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Our next stop was Cherokee Veterans Park where we saw markers from Indians who had served in the US Army, US Navy, US Marines, and US Air Force. |
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A bear at the Cherokee Veterans Park representing our US Flag and the American Eagle. |
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Slice of Oreo Cookie Cheese Cake |
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Whopper Jr, Onion Rings, and drink We took a different route (I-40s)back to the Inn on the River and stopped to tour the Bush Museum and Store. |
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Bush's Truck |
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3901 US-411, Dandridge, TN 37725
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A replica can of Bush's Baked Beans showing the bean's journey |
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Bush's Factory |
Where we enjoyed Applewood Apple Fritters, juice, chicken, and vegetables.
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Applewood Farm |
After enjoying a nice meal we rode back to the hotel, took a shower climbed into bed to watch some television, and fell asleep.
The next morning we dressed and rode the elevator down to the first floor and walked into the dining room for breakfast.
We checked out and headed for home.
We stopped to fill up with gas and stopped at the I-75 rest stop, where we saw a historic marker.
We ate lunch at Taco Bell in Athens and were home by 5:30PM.
My granddaughter brought over her daughter and she stayed with us until 8:30PM.
We had a great time in the mountains but were also glad to be home.