Snow Capped Beauty & Good Neighbors in Chuckey, Tennessee

These pictures were taken around Chuckey, Tennessee after a light dusting of snowfall. Be sure to click on them to enlarge them. Wish you were there!


The people here are so friendly that while I was pulled off to the side of the road to take a few of these, a gentleman and his wife stopped to see if I needed help as they thought I had experienced car trouble. I hadn't, just shutterbugging, but I'm still amazed at the hospitality and friendliness of the people here. This is not uncommon in Tennessee as people are always quick to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. It's so nice to live in a place where people know how to love their neighbor. Tennessee, I hope you never change.

Margarette Falls Trail - Greene County

Margarette Falls Trail - Greene County, Tennessee

Margarette Falls Trail (aka Marguerite Falls) is located off Shelton Mission Road in the Bullen Hollow section of the Cherokee National Forest. The trail that leads to the magnificent 60-foot falls starts out on a wide graveled road with a gentle grade for about 1/2 mile. The trail splits to the left from Phillips Hollow Trail. It becomes a little more rocky and requires passing over the stream in four locations. There are several smaller falls seen along the way to the grand upper fall. The rocks and leaves can be slippery, so please use caution. This portion of the trail can be strenuous for the novice hiker and young children but the falls are well worth the climb. From the parking lot, Margarette Falls is approximately 1.2 miles with the last .7 being slower pace due to the terrain.

The first portion of the trail.

The trail follows the creek along the way.

Several smaller falls are seen along the way.

Before you reach the 60-foot fall, look up and you will see the towering rock that forms the deep hollow which stands on each side of this beautiful creek and its multiple falls.

The Walking & Biking Trail in Greeneville, TN

After much searching, I have yet to find the official name for this path. Yet I wanted to highlight it here on my blog for those of you who enjoy a scenic walk. Greeneville's walking path starts at Doak Elementary School at 70 West Street and continues along the Tusculum College campus and around the Tusculum Baseball Stadium. I have been told it's approximately 5 miles long yet I have not verified that information. It crosses Hwy 107 by footbridge and continues along some of the area's nicest neighborhoods. Some beautiful scenery is seen from the trail and it is all paved, providing a solid surface for biking, walking, or jogging. Bikes, but not pets, are welcomed on the path. Recent pictures of the Greeneville/Tusculum Walking Path are below.

Shortly after publishing this entry, I was contacted by a gentleman who graciously informed me that this trail is officially named the Tusculum Linear Park Trail and is approximately 4 miles long.

Thank you, Brian.

Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN

Roan Mountain State Park contains over 2000 acres of the Appalachian forest. The mountain is 6,285 feet and the park's elevation ranges from 3000 to approximately 3700 feet. The forests of Roan Mountain are abundant with beauty and several varieties of plant life. The most popular and abundant of these are the Rhododendrons which are displayed throughout the gardens of the State Park. The Appalachian Trail which is located at Carver's Gap, is about 8 miles from the park. RV and tent camping are available and the area provides recreational activities such as hiking trails long creeks and ridges, trout fishing, tennis, swimming, history and educational tours provided by rangers and naturalists, and mountain music concerts.

More information can be found at http://www.roanmountain.com/

Round Knob - Cherokee National Forest

Round Knob summit is located in the Cherokee National Forest and provides beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains. Located in Greene County, TN, Round Knob highest peak is 3,258 feet (993.04 meters) above sea level. Round Knob is located at latitude - longitude coordinates of N 36.067049 and W -82.684867.

For detailed hiking information about Round Knob, view the topographic map and the Greystone USGS quad located here:

http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?fid=26847

Nearby trails include the Appalachian Trail: Allen Gap to Devil Fork Gap, Hurricane Gap, Viking Mountain and the Appalachian Trail: Tanyard Gap to Allen Gap.

Kinser Park, Greeneville, TN

Kinser Park, established in 1974, is a 286 acre park leased to Greene County and the Town of Greeneville, TN. Below are pictures of the features Kinser Park offers.

Entrance to park.

Swimming pool and bathhouse

There is access to Davy Crockett Lake on the Nolichuckey River from the Park

Putt Putt course

Campground

Water slide

Picnic Shelters

Kinser Park Golf Course - Regulation 9-hole

Kinser Park also has baseball and softball fields, nature trails, playgrounds, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court and horseshoe pits.

Greeneville, TN Parks - Hardin Park

James N. Hardin Memorial Park

in Greeneville, TN.

A great park for sports and recreation.

2 playgrounds

5 ballfields

Nice basketball court Skate board park area

Swimming pool and bathhouse

6 Pavilions

Hardin Park is located at 602 Crescent Drive, Greeneville, TN.