Johnson City, Tennessee

...walkin' to the south out of Roanoke,

I caught a trucker out of Philly had a nice long toke.

But he's a heading west to the Cumberland gap,

From Johnson City, Tennessee.

Now I gotta get a move on before the sun,

I hear my baby calling my name and I know that she's the only one.

And If I die in Raleigh at least I will die free...

-Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show


Well, sadly, this post concludes my trip to Tennessee this past weekend. I already can't wait to go back!

the A.T.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the The A.T., is a 2,174 mile (3500 km) marked hiking and camping trail in the eastern United States, extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. Along the way, the trail also passes through the states of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

The A.T. atop of Unaka Mountain. You can tell this is the Appalachian Trial because it is indicated by the white trail markers.

old barn

Barn off of Jim Elliot Road located in the outskirts of Johnson City, TN

Unaka Mountain

This is another photo I shot from Emmanuel School of Religion. In the distance stands Unaka Mountain.

Milligan College

Pictured above is the college I recently graduated from. I shot this photo from the campus of Emmanuel School of Religion because of the fantastic view. It's almost like Emmanuel is watching over us. Through the good times and the bad, Milligan will always hold a very special place within me. I am definitely proud to be an alumni of this prestigious institution.

Williams-Taylor House

The Edmund Williams family, pioneers of the area, owned the original log cabin at this site. Owner, Joshua Williams (1808-1895) enlarged the house and in 1866 gave land to Buffalo Institute, now Milligan College. It was established by Col. G.W. Baker who died here in 1905. In 1908, the house was purchased by former congressman Alfred A. Taylor (1848-1931), known for "Tennessee's War of the Roses" and governor from 1921 to 1923. It was the long-term home of U.S. District Judge Robert L. Taylor (1899-1987), who in 1956 ordered the racial desegregation of Clinton High School. -Tennessee Historical Commission

For more information about Milligan College visit www.milligan.edu

 

Milligan College, TN

far more

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. -John Muir

Over 100 years ago, naturalist John Muir founded the Sierra Club to help preserve the pristine beauty of the Sierra Nevada. Since then, we've been instrumental in creating dozens of national parks, saving hundreds of species from extinction, and safeguarding over 160 million acres of wilderness and 8,000 miles of wild and scenic rivers. Help us continue this proud tradition. -Sierra Club (founded 1892)

Unaka Mountain Overlook, Tennessee

unfinished work

Conservation is a cause that has no end. There is no point at which we say, 'Our work is finished.'  -Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson enjoyed a successful career as a government biologist and writer, penning essays on marine life that are still relevant. But, she is best remembered as a reluctant activist and the author of Silent Spring-the landmark book that exposed the ecological and health hazards of DDT. A New York Times best-seller, Silent Spring reached millions and helped shape the environmental movement as we know it today.

Photo shot from Unaka Mountain out towards the east with Roan Mountain in the distance.

simplify

Live simply so others might simply live.  -Elizabeth Seaton

Cabin on Unaka Mountain; Tennessee

the quilt trail

I just love covered bridges. This particular bridge is located in Unicoi, TN going towards Erwin on the back roads. Here in Northeast Tennessee there's a little trail called "The Quilt Trail." It really is interesting to stumble across this neat tradition. Here's a map for all "Quilt Trail" locations. Click

www.appalachianrcd.org/quilttrail/quiltmap.htm