by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Aug 31, 2022 | Tennessee, Travel
The Hughes family have worked 600 acres atop the Cumberland Plateau on a beautiful spread known as Flat Top Mountain Farm since 1820. The current head of the family Terry Hughes said, “My fourth great grandpa is buried in our cemetery.”
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Aug 9, 2022 | Travel
Walking in Elvis’ footsteps was haunting and humbling. The King came from hardscrabble beginnings to become music’s biggest influence and a world-wide star in the short span of 42 years. His work and his fame are immortal. ...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Aug 9, 2022 | Travel
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by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Jun 30, 2022 | Events, Tennessee
East Ridge, TN is a suburb of Chattanooga and the new CHI Memorial Stadium was built right on the border. The Red Wolves play in the USL, which is one step below Major League Soccer in the pecking order. New digs, a pre-game beer festival supporting local brewers and...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Jun 22, 2022 | Events, Tennessee
The 28th annual RC Cola-MoonPie Festival 2022 was June 18th in Bell Buckle, TN. The pastoral settlement blossomed in 1852 when the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad came through. The tiny village of around 650 residents is famous for its antiques, country cooking,...
