“Come all you rounders if you want to hear
A story ’bout a brave engineer,
Casey Jones was the rounder’s name
“Twas on the Illinois Central that he won his fame…”
“…Casey’s body lies buried in Jackson, Tennessee
Close beside the tracks of the old I.C.
May his spirit live forever throughout the land
As the greatest of all heroes of a railroad [...]
Perhaps one of Tennessee’s most visited places is the mountain town of Gatlinburg. Located convenient to the Great Smokey National Park, Gatlinburg has accommodations for up to 40,000 guests, despite being a town with a population of around 3,500. And, with its quaint shops, quiet bed and breakfasts, great restaurants and ski lodges there are plenty [...]
Tennessee tourism has a variety of offerings ranging from the excitement and energy of big cities like Memphis, Nashville or Knoxville and the peace and beauty of the mountains and valleys. But if you prefer the small towns that make America great, then here a couple of the best of Tennessee tourism.
Crossville- Located 75 mile from [...]