Tag: Tennessee
Bubble Tea Light Bulbs & Matcha Strawberry Banana Chocolate Truffle Crepes – Crepe & Creme – Cookeville, Tennessee – 12/19/2018
Absolutely back for more! Another round of Bubble Tea in Crepe & Creme’s super awesome neon light bulb cups! And…
Campfire Coffee – Jamestown, TN – 12/18/2018
Maple Spice Latte Caramel Mocha
Savory Crepes and Sweet, Sweet Boba Tea! – Crepe & Creme – Cookeville, Tennessee – 12/14/2018
Yes, indeedy. Our new favorite place that’s not TOO terribly far from the Tennessee house, and wildly AMAZING! You WILL…
Sweet Chili Shrimp and Matcha Strawberry Chocolate Banana Crepes with Taro and Thai Bubble Teas – Crepe & Creme – Cookeville, Tennessee – 11/26/2018
Another happy night at Crepe & Creme in Cookeville, Tennessee! You’ve GOT to check this fun place out! Sweet Chili…
First State Border on Our Big Trip – Moss, Tennessee into Tompkinsville, Kentucky – 05/11/2018
It’s our motto that a big cross-country venture doesn’t officially start until we’ve crossed the first State Border! And here…
Doctor Coffee and Miss Miller’s Donuts – Crossville, Tennessee – 05/11/2018
And we’re off! Our trip has begun! Oh, wait. We didn’t get very far! 30 minutes in, and we decided…
Sunset in Shelbyville – Shelbyville, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
Shelbyville is the Walking Horse Capital of Tennessee. As such, the landscape is comprised of miles and miles of pristine…
Jack Daniel’s Distillery and Visitor Center – Lynchburg, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
It doesn’t get much more Tennessee than the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Experience! The guided tour is a family friendly experience,…
Downtown Bell Buckle – Bell Buckle, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
Founded in 1852, Bell Buckle is a quintessential small Tennessee town with a thriving arts community, loads of fun shops,…
Just a Pretty Day in Tennessee – Dunlap, Tennessee – 05/08/2018
Not heavy on the description. Just a nice day. Tennessee Highway 111 Dunlap, Tennessee Between Cookeville, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
Puckett’s – Franklin, Tennessee – 05/05/2018
If you are looking for an “authentic” Tennessee dining experience, I would definitely put Puckett’s Franklin on the list! Located…
I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage Exhibit at Cookeville History Museum – Cookeville, Tennessee – 04/25/2018
Across all genres of music, black people in Tennessee have definitely laid the foundation! Our state really is the epicenter…
A Taste of Thai – Knoxville, Tennessee – 04/23/2018
We’ve all been craving Thai food for a while. Taste of Thai hit the spot incredibly well… Mmmm…
Main Event – Knoxville, Tennessee – 04/23/2018
A friendly little battle on the billiards table at Main Event Knoxville. I may not have won the battle, but…
Insomnia Cookies – Knoxville, Tennessee – 09/04/2017
A place that sells cookies until 3 in the morning? Count us in! Insomnia Cookies is THE Ultimate Midnight Snack…
Strong Alley AKA Graffiti Alley – Knoxville, Tennessee – 09/03/2017
Knoxville is a phenomenal place to check out murals and graffiti. All throughout downtown, you can find incredible hidden treasures!…
Tupelo Honey Cafe – Knoxville, Tennessee – 09/03/2017
One of our favorite go-to places for a lazy brunch in fun and funky Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee is Tupelo Honey…
Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive at the Fentress County Fire Department – Jamestown, Tennessee – 08/30/2017
The kids gathered a few carts worth of supplies to kick off the Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive at the Fentress…
Hope Fest Classic Car Show and Kids’ Games – Jamestown, Tennessee – 05/06/2016
The Fentress Hope Foundation in Jamestown, Tennessee is a charitable organization that helps right in the heart of the local…
Gem and Fossil Panning at Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground – Chattanooga, Tennessee – 04/23/2016
One of the most geologically active cave systems in the United States, Raccoon Mountain Caverns makes a great family-friendly activity…
Dancing in the Glen Miller Gardens at the Chattanooga Choo Choo – Chattanooga Tennessee – 04/22/2016
Chattanooga, Tennessee is another absolutely HOT Family-Friendly Destination! Hanging out at the Chattanooga Choo Choo is definitely one of the…
International Dinner with Our Local Homeschool Group – Jamestown, Tennessee – 04/08/2016
Every year our local homeschool group hosts an International Night, which consists of the students engaging in their choice of…
Alvin C. York Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park – 04/07/16
The Alvin C. York General Store and Home, now known as the Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park, kicks…
Lora Blevins Farmstead – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
A lovely day on the Lora Blevins Farmstead in the Bandy Creek region of the Big South Fork National River…
Blevins Cemetery – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
Blevins Cemetery is located on the Lora Blevins Farmstead in the Bandy Creek area of the Big South Fork National…
Bandy Creek Loop Trail – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
A beautiful Spring Day calls for a lovely hike in the woods! We hit up the Bandy Creek Loop in…
Playing on the Playground at Cumberland Mountain State Park – Crossville, Tennessee – 04/02/2016
After an early afternoon flying kites at Cumberland Mountain State Park’s Kite Day Event, we spent some time hanging out…
Kite Day at Cumberland Mountain State Park – Crossville, Tennessee – 04/02/2016
I don’t believe any of us are particularly GOOD at flying kites, But we sure had a blast! In all…
Building a Driftwood Fort on the Banks of the Caney Fork River – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
After a busy day Exploring Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee, we spent the rest of the afternoon…
Waterfall Scrambling at Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
There are so many waterfalls to explore in Rock Island State Park! And one is even more beautiful than the…
Silly Sibling Fun at Falls City Cotton Mill – Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
My little monkeys… They almost got the See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Monkeys down pat! Sometimes…
The Path to Spring Castle at Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
In the heart of Rock Island State Park, Spring Castle is a quaint little late 19th century-era structure, that remains…
A Day Exploring Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
We’ve been working our way through the beautiful units of the Tennessee State Park System. Today’s adventures took us climbing,…
Easter Egg Hunt! – Jamestown, Tennessee- 03/27/2016
One of our most valued traditions… Easter Egg Hunting! With over 400 chocolate-filled eggs hidden on 4 acres of land,…
Some Bunny Says Happy Easter! From Our Family to Yours! – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/27/2016
Let the Easter Fun begin! Build-a-Bears! LEGO Minecraft! NERF Guns! Eeboo Games! Bubbles! And a whole lot of chocolate goodness!…
Checking Out the New Playground at Pickett State Park – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/12/2016
Tennessee is full of beautiful State Parks, and so many of them are very close to us. Pickett CCC Memorial…
Heart of the City Playground – Cookeville, Tennessee – 02/04/2016
One of our favorite day trips is heading to Cookeville, Tennessee to check out The Heart of the City Playground…
Babies in National Parks – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 03/19/2015
While Trillian was working with Ranger Mary on her Scavenger Hunt Activity, Ribby decided to do a little Deep Woods…
A National Park Scavenger Hunt – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Bandy Creek Visitor Center – Oneida, Tennessee – 03/19/2015
After a morning of Owl Pellet Dissection, we still hadn’t had enough National Park fun! Ranger Mary gave Trillian a…
Owls in the Big South Fork – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Bandy Creek Visitor Center – Oneida, Tennessee – 03/19/2015
Ranger Mary with the Big South Fork NRRA in the Jamestown / Oneida, Tennessee districts is SUCH a valuable asset…
You Otter Be in the Big South Fork! – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Crossville Visitor Center – Crossville, Tennessee – 03/14/2015
Throughout Cumberland County, and the city of Crossville, Tennessee, you can “hunt for otters” by being on the lookout for…
American Eagle Foundation: Birds of Prey Event – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Crossville Visitor Center – Crossville, Tennessee – 03/14/2015
The American Eagle Foundation out of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is an education, advocacy, and support group that works tirelessly to…
Brilliantly Autumn Scenic Route! – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Townsend, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
Fall is in the air! Gorgeous fall colors all around! Even a drive through the winding roads of the Smokies…
Autumn in Cades Cove – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Townsend, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an intriguing human history that has left its mark on the beautiful land….
Little River Trail at Elkmont – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
Such a lovely Fall Day for a hike along the Little River at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National…
Just Horsin’ Around – Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area – Jamestown, Tennessee – 07/14/2011
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area sees a lot of equestrian-based traffic! There are miles upon miles…
Log Cabin in the Snow – Jamestown, Tennessee – 01/10/2011
Another day of snow… A little log cabin keeping us warm in the midst of the winter whiteness that envelopes…
An Absolutely GORGEOUS Morning Walk in the Snow! – Jamestown, Tennessee – 01/10/2011
Getting out in the morning… When the peace of the fallen snow is mostly untouched… The faint warmth of the…
Just a Lil Snow – Jamestown, Tennessee – 01/05/2011
The good thing about only getting a little bit of snow, is that it is still very pretty, but it…
Starting the New Year with a Whipped Cream Fight – Jamestown, Tennessee – 01/01/2011
I mean, hey, what better way to celebrate a New Year than by smearing each other with yummy whipped cream!…
Hobbies: Scrapbooking – Jamestown, Tennessee – 01/01/2011
I love scrapbooking! Every New Year, we try to spend time thinking about all our hobbies and interests on which…
Children’s Museum of Memphis – Memphis, Tennessee – 05/29/2010
From a giant FedEx airplane cockpit, to eating chocolate covered bugs with the Terminix crew, you’re bound to find lots…
Chuck E. Cheese – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
Chuck E. Cheese! Where a kid can be a kid! And where a family can go to kill some time…
Random Downtown Knoxville – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
After a morning at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, an afternoon learning about local history and paying our respects at Old…
Knoxville National Cemetery – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
Forever humbled in gratitude for those that served, we pay our respects. To the Unknown U.S. Soldiers, your sacrifice was…
Old Gray Cemetery – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
You can learn a lot about the local history of a certain area by visiting a cemetery. Local leaders, authors,…
Knoxville Children’s Theatre Presents The Hobbit – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
The Knoxville Children’s Theatre is a fantastic theatre group bringing plays TO kids BY kids. It’s a great resource in…
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