Lived up there for 10 yrs (Cookeville). Got a lot of good friends up there. My brother lives in Athens. Beautiful country in the middle and eastern areas. Can’t stand that puke orange school in Knoxville though
| FTBL Say! Good thing About Tennessee
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In spite of all the hate we have for the Viles there are several good things in Tennessee. Here's one of my favorites: The Tennessee Whiskey Trail
TerryP
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Which has the starker contrast between the people and the area/land? East TN vs west TN or N Alabama vs S Alabama?
I'd say East TN vs West TN. What do you think?
TerryP
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That's what I was thinking. The state is almost three states in one, maybe four. Climate, altitude, etc. differ so much from one side to the other. You'd think Chattanooga and Memphis were in two different countries if you didn't know better.
Jack Daniels is a friend of mine. Moon pies are made there. The chu chu in Chattanooga is a fun place to go, as is Rock City.
im4uainva
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Yes, Sir...the Three Stars in the State flag represent the 'Three States of Tennessee'. I learned this while living, and working at the Nashville Airport on three different occasions, and twice at the Memphis Airport. I was able to experience the horror of watching Bama lose to Memphis State in '87. And all of my non Bama friends at the Airport made sure to remind me of it, for YEARS! Nashville area is beautiful, but way too crowded for me. Memphis is way too crowded, and not too beautiful. That's the best I can come up with.
ROLL TIDE!
50+yeartidefan
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i think.....Tennessee.....is definitely 3 states in one.... east and west....no similarities... even 2 stupid time zones....breaks in near mid state....central starts on top of plateau ....instead of boundary between tn n nc
50+yeartidefan
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I havent quite figured this one out! Lol
50+yeartidefan
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@50+yeartidefan you are getting old and forgetful for what it was like before we ran off 13 in a row. May need some meds.
o...i lived here during that ( but also the 8 wins in a row for bama).... plus a probation....or 2....and having grandaughter name great granson ...Peyton...
No they aren't very nice about all that either
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TerryP
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I was living in Memphis at that time...paid $5 to park in media parking that day. It was the only bright spot (well, Margarita's at Molly's in midtown was always a good memory.)
I did not know that about the three stars! Nice!
I used to have to travel to MEM for business and I just really don't like anything about it. On the other hand, I like Nashville and East of there. Love the Smokys and the Blue Ridge Mtns. Beautiful country!
Still thinking about this!
Elvis and Memphis BBQ. There is a BBQ restaurant there that when you exit has Elvis's voice saying "thank you very much"
Home of Lovelace Cafe and Monell's. Good eating both places!
Also, and I'm ashamed I didn't mention this already, birthplace and home to Dolly Parton. If you don't like Dolly Parton, leave this place.
Bobby Q's in Cookeville, Jenkins Deli in Cleveland, Ham N Goodys in Knoxville, and The Little Dutch in Morristown.
And yes, I take a little bit of Tennessee into most Bama home games with me. It cuts the taste of my Coke Zero.
And yes, I take a little bit of Tennessee into most Bama home games with me. It cuts the taste of my Coke Zero.
