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Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 16th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the west, and Missouri to the northwest. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, with a population of 660,388. Tennessee's second largest city is Memphis, which has a population of 652,717.
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Contemporary extension of the Hunter Museum of American Art
As the birthplace of the tow truck, Chattanooga is the home of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum.[106] Another transportation icon, the passenger train, can be found at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, called TVRM by locals, which is the largest operating historic railroad in the South. Chattanooga is home to the Hunter Museum of American Art. Other notable museums include the Chattanooga History Center, the National Medal of Honor Museum, the Houston Museum, the Chattanooga African American Museum, and the Creative Discovery Museum.[107][108][109][110][111]
Arts and literature
Chattanooga has a wide range of performing arts in different venues. Chattanooga's historic Tivoli Theatre, dating from 1921 and one of the first public air-conditioned buildings in the United States, is home to the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera (CSO), which became the first merged symphony and opera company in the United States in 1985. The CSO performs under the baton of Kayoko Dan.[112] The Chattanooga Theatre Centre offers 15 productions each year in three separate theater programs: the Mainstage, the Circle Theater, and the Youth Theater.[113][114] Another popular performance venue is Memorial Auditorium.
Chattanooga hosts several writing conferences, including the Conference on Southern Literature and the Festival of Writers, both sponsored by the Arts & Education Council of Chattanooga.[115][116][117]
Attractions
Chattanooga touts many attractions, including the Tennessee Aquarium, caverns, and new waterfront attractions along and across the Tennessee River. In the downtown area is the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, housed in the renovated Terminal Station. Also downtown are the Creative Discovery Museum, a hands-on children's museum dedicated to science, art, and music; an IMAX 3D Theatre, and the newly expanded Hunter Museum of American Art. The Tennessee Riverwalk, an approximately 13-mile-long (21 km) trail running alongside the river, is another attraction for both tourists and residents alike.
Across the river from downtown is the North Shore district, roughly bounded by the Olgiati Bridge to the west and Veterans Bridge to the east. The newly renovated area draws locals and tourists to locally owned independent boutique stores and restaurants, plus attractions along the Chattanooga Riverpark system, including Coolidge Park and Renaissance Park.[118][119]
The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park is located a short distance from the downtown area.
Parks and natural scenic areas provide other attractions. The red-and-black painted See Rock City barns along highways in the Southeast are remnants of a now-classic Americana tourism campaign to attract visitors to the Rock City tourist attraction in nearby Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The mountain is also the site of Ruby Falls and Craven's House.[120] The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is a steep funicular railway that rises from the St. Elmo Historic District to the top of the mountain, where passengers can visit the National Park Service's Point Park and the Battles for Chattanooga Museum.[121] Formerly known as Confederama, the museum includes a diorama that details the Battle of Chattanooga. From the military park, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Moccasin Bend and the Chattanooga skyline from the mountain's famous point or from vantage points along the well-marked trail system.[122]
The Heritage park is a park that lies in East Brainerd. Heritage park has a bocce ball court, a playground complete with swings, and a walking pavement. The park also features an off-leash dog park which is operated by the Friends of East Brainerd, the City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department, McKamey Animal Center and the Goodwill Assistance Dog Academy.
Near Chattanooga, the Raccoon Mountain Reservoir, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, and Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden boast a number of outdoor and family fun opportunities. Other arboretums include Bonny Oaks Arboretum, Cherokee Arboretum at Audubon Acres, and Cherokee Trail Arboretum. The Ocoee River, host to a number of events at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, features rafting, kayaking, camping, and hiking. Just outside Chattanooga is the Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park. The Cumberland Trail begins in Signal Mountain, just outside Chattanooga.
Cherokee National Forest, National forest in Tennessee, United States - The Best National Forest
The Cherokee National Forest is a large National Forest created on June 14, 1920 and managed by the U.S. Forest Service and encompassing some 655,598 acres.
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TVA RACCOON MOUNTAIN HYDROELECTRIC PLANT | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Transforming the South: Federal Development in the Tennessee Valley, 1915-1960 (Making the Modern South):
The Raccoon Mountain project is TVA’s largest hydroelectric facility and is a little unique. Water is pumped to the reservoir on top of the mountain during periods of low demand and then used to generate electricity when additional power is needed. The pumped-storage plant is located in southeast Tennessee on a site that overlooks the Tennessee River downstream of Chattanooga.
The plant works like a large storage battery: during periods of low demand, water is pumped from Nickajack Reservoir at the base of the mountain to the reservoir built at the top. It takes 28 hours to fill the upper reservoir. When demand is high, water is released from a tunnel that is drilled through the center of the mountain; the falling water drives the generators in the underground the power plant.
For more information about TVA dams, visit tva.gov.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power distributors serving more than 9 million people in parts of seven southeastern states.
The area around Raccoon Mountain is a state-designated Wildlife Observation Area. The mountaintop is home to whitetail deer, woodchucks, gray foxes and, of course, raccoons. The most compelling wildlife attraction of the area is a large wintering population of bald eagles, which can be sighted from the overlook as they hunt in the waters at the base of Raccoon Mountain.
Raccoon Mountain has over 28 miles of trails with about 6 miles being considered easy and the rest being moderate to difficult. Even though all trails are open for foot traffic, they are most often used by mountain bikers. You will occasionally see a trail runner. The trails were constructed and are maintained by TVA's partner, Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA).
There are fantastic views from Raccoon Mountain and depending on which side you are on will determine what you see – it could be downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee River gorge or Lookout Mountain.
The Raccoon Mountain Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from April through October, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March except for major holidays and in times of severe weather. Staffed by TVA retirees, the visitor center features maps, videos and displays explaining Raccoon Mountain, TVA's history and its activities today.
How to Get There
From Chattanooga: Take I-24 towards Nashville to exit 175 (Browns Ferry Road). Turn right on Browns Ferry Road; then left on Elder Mountain Road. Go about 1.8 miles and turn left on TVA Access Road; continue about 1.5 miles to the visitor center.
Fees
Visitor centers, trails, boat ramps, and canoe access points operated by TVA are provided to the public with no fee
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Fort Nashborough - Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Fort Nashborough Nashville
Partially reconstructed fort that dates back to 1779.
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Travel blogs from Fort Nashborough:
- ... I walked to the riverfront to see Fort Nashborough, a smaller replica of the original settlement ...
- ... Pretty grey day, but managed to take in the State Capitol building and the buildings around it, wandered to Fort Nashborough on the Cumberland River, and even avoided any contact with the religious factions here (Lutherens, Methodists, Presbyterians ...
- ... It was here we found Fort Nashborough which was the original fort of the settlers of Nashville, all very interesting ...
- ... The river Cumberland runs through the town and there is a small scale mock up of Fort Nashborough which ain't anything special ...
- ... Fort Nashborough at the north end of Riverfront Park, overlooking the Cumberland River, is a reconstruction of the original settlement of Nashville ...
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- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Fort Nashborough by Cobra1899 from a blog titled The Nashville Tour!
- Fort Nashborough by Traci1970 from a blog titled Day 6
Ginnie Springs, FL
Ginnie Springs is a great day trip or weekend trip out of Orlando Florida, that you don't want to miss! Kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, tubing, camping, fishing, whatever outdoor activity you are into, they have it! Full story on the blog ChasingWildgusts.com
Moving to Montana - A United States Road Trip
After getting a job with the US Forest Service, Kevin and I packed up our life in Atlanta, Georgia and made the move out to Bozeman, Montana. This video is a summary of the road trip across the United States from Georgia to Montana with stops at Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Devil's Tower.
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Green Haven Creek B&B
Fayetteville, TN B&B 1890's Restored Farm on 18 acres. Eco-Elegant
Travelodge - Cleveland in Cleveland TN
Prices: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelodge - Cleveland 156 James Asbury Drive Cleveland TN 37312 Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, this motel is 20.3 miles from Red Clay State Historic Park and Lake Ocoee is 30 minutes’ drive away. The hotel serves a daily continental breakfast with waffles, bagels and donuts. A microwave and refrigerator are included in each room at Travelodge Cleveland. A cable TV is also included. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Free WiFi can be accessed throughout the property and there is parking for trucks and other larger vehicles. Guests can enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool. Lee University is 10 minutes’ drive away. Fishing, hiking and other activities at Harrison Bay State Park are available 29 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Mysterious Ruins in Cherokee National Forest
While exploring in Cherokee National Forest I found these ruins but not sure what was here previously. It may have been part of an old bridge or some kind of platform. They could also be connected with the Tennessee Valley Authority. I saw foundations nearby and supports that may have been connected to this. If you have information on this area please feel free let me know. This was located within the Hiwassee River Zone.