Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Talk about subjects not related to music or gear. Please keep discussions civil and follow the GGF rules of conduct at all times. Political and religious topics are not allowed.

Moderators: greatmutah, GuitarBilly

Post Reply
User avatar
greatmutah
Site Moderator
Posts: 7306
Joined: Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:57 pm

Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by greatmutah »

Been here for the last week now. Did the Air BnB thing and got a nice hilltop cabin outside of Sevierville. Ain’t done much. Ventured into town a bit here and there, had some local food. Hit up Dollywood for a day which was cool. My parents drove down with us from Michigan and my sister and brother in law came up to meet us from Georgia. My dad never knows how to take a vacation when he’s home as he needs to be busy. This time he couldn’t be and he just took it in and loved it. Plus he got a TON of Grandson time to his week. My boy his been attached to his hip.

Today we drove down to the Smokey mountains park and we walked a nature trail with the kiddo. He loved it. Tomorrow we drive back up to MI. It’ll be nice to sleep in my own bed but imma miss this state. I could get used to living in a place like this.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."


GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.


NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world.
+ is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.


Metropoulos Metro-Plex
Egnater Seminar Boutikit 50 Watt Head
Orange Rockerverb 50 MK III
Fender '76 Vibrolux Reverb
Metropoulos Slant 2x12 w/ Creamback H75s
Marshall 1960A w/ Greenbacks
https://www.reverbnation.com/zerobelowphoenix
thisguy
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 687
Joined: Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:09 pm

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by thisguy »

I live in Maryville just outside of the Cades Cove side of the Smoky Mountains. It's a great place to live and people are moving here from all over the country like you wouldn't believe because of the area plus there are tons of jobs here. Glad you enjoyed it!
User avatar
primeholy
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 4650
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:02 pm
Location: Ooltewah TN

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by primeholy »

greatmutah wrote:Been here for the last week now. Did the Air BnB thing and got a nice hilltop cabin outside of Sevierville. Ain’t done much. Ventured into town a bit here and there, had some local food. Hit up Dollywood for a day which was cool. My parents drove down with us from Michigan and my sister and brother in law came up to meet us from Georgia. My dad never knows how to take a vacation when he’s home as he needs to be busy. This time he couldn’t be and he just took it in and loved it. Plus he got a TON of Grandson time to his week. My boy his been attached to his hip.

Today we drove down to the Smokey mountains park and we walked a nature trail with the kiddo. He loved it. Tomorrow we drive back up to MI. It’ll be nice to sleep in my own bed but imma miss this state. I could get used to living in a place like this.


We have season passes to Dollywood. About a month ago me and the wife stayed at a b&b just past Dollywood. Ya know the road ya turn on to get to the parking lot? Don’t turn into the parking lot, just go straight through the light, and turns into a small windy road.
https://www.berrysprings.com/
fuck
User avatar
mortatone
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 7281
Joined: Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:14 pm

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by mortatone »

Yeah man that whole southern Appalachia area is a super comfy place to be. Always great to hear about some fun traveling :cool:
User avatar
Diddlybo
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 2901
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:19 pm

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by Diddlybo »

Small world. I played a gig in Bristol last night, which I think is maybe an hour from Sevierville. Had a great crowd and met some nice people. Such a beautiful area.

It was mentioned that people are moving there from other parts. Yeah, I picked up on that when talking to the locals. Seemed like many of them weren't originally from the area. Actually, that's something I noticed in other small southern towns I've played this summer. If it's a small southern town with either mountains or lakes, you're bound to hear some east coast accents.
User avatar
linthat22
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 1761
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:58 am

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by linthat22 »

We used to live in Powell and would hike the Smokey's regularly. Glad to hear y'all had a great visit!

That drive from Michigan to Tennessee though suuuuuucks!
User avatar
Pepi
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 9530
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:56 am
Location: Corn field in Indiana

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by Pepi »

I love eastern Tennessee. Beautiful country
'The world is literally vomiting' ~~Carlos Santana
User avatar
Ostinato Rubato
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 35812
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:14 pm
Location: Fruitville, TX

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by Ostinato Rubato »

My sister lives outside of Nashville and I spent 4 days in a beautiful air bnb too. Really gorgeous state. Downtown Nashville was fun af at night too.

But alas… to many morbidly obese people for my comfort. Like seriously people. It’s beautiful outside. Go for a fucking walk.
EBMM Stingray Tobacco and Tort
Marshall 2555X Jubilee
Marshall 2536 2x12
CS Deja Vibe mkii > SupaTrem Jr. > Xotic Wah > OCD v2.0 > Fulldrive 2 mkii > TB Jailed Pitchblack > (Alter Ego x4)
User avatar
fretless
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 26940
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:15 am
Location: Why am I here, and for how long…

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by fretless »

I’m going to Graceland
“Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more”
― Nikola Tesla

“I cannot be arsed with this right now”
― MISTER NOBODY™

"Stand up for what you believe in even if you are standing alone"
― Sophie Scholl
User avatar
MacaroniSalad
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 2212
Joined: Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:18 pm
Location: London, Ontario

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by MacaroniSalad »

Just move up to the UP and bask in the glory, fella!
User avatar
greatmutah
Site Moderator
Posts: 7306
Joined: Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:57 pm

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by greatmutah »

Man! I love the UP but I think I prefer to visit Vs stay there. If I were to live anyway in northern Michigan, it would be Manistee. I love that place.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."


GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.


NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world.
+ is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.


Metropoulos Metro-Plex
Egnater Seminar Boutikit 50 Watt Head
Orange Rockerverb 50 MK III
Fender '76 Vibrolux Reverb
Metropoulos Slant 2x12 w/ Creamback H75s
Marshall 1960A w/ Greenbacks
https://www.reverbnation.com/zerobelowphoenix
User avatar
Devin
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 17765
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:43 am
Location: St. Landry Parish

Re: Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Post by Devin »

Ostinato Rubato wrote:My sister lives outside of Nashville and I spent 4 days in a beautiful air bnb too. Really gorgeous state. Downtown Nashville was fun af at night too.

But alas… to many morbidly obese people for my comfort. Like seriously people. It’s beautiful outside. Go for a fucking walk.



Absolutely zooted with lipids
Whatnow2012 wrote:try humberck piskup is bettor for metal than singlecpoil for blues


Unstrung wrote:ya it am bast


Rampage wrote:When life hands you distortion, fuck everything else.

_________________
Rigs:
Bauer-Burny-Dark Matter-Hamer-Ibanez-Starfield-Warwick
Fryette PowerStation, Peavey 5150 2x12, Peavey VTM60, Starfield VPA-1, Sound City Master Lead 50, VVT Simo-Plex, Taurus THD450
Post Reply