Finally Tennessee Bound Because Friday the 13th seemed like the perfect day to continue our eastward trek! 🙄 But we were determined to be Tennessee bound! Of course, we had no idea that it was, in fact, Friday the 13th 👻 We decided that since we are not pressed for time in our travels, we …
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Eastman Chemical Hand Holding Molecules Johnson City, Tennessee I’m a science nerd, so this was a must stop! A hand holding molecules, and a random set of molecules!
Kingsport / Johnson City: Big Food, Bigger Vibes There seems to be a thing in this part of Tennessee… Restaurants with seriously oversized everything, so many roadside attractions in East Tennessee. Burgers. Beverages. Bovine. And yes—buffet guardians in questionable weatherwear At first, we thought these were random roadside one-offs. But after we passed the first …
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A Slam Dunk of a Roadside Attraction in Knoxville, TN 📍 Location: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is home to a truly massive basketball,The World’s Largest Basketball (to be exact) and no, we’re not exaggerating. Suspended atop the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, this fiberglass giant looms over the city like a …
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Bigger, Bolder, and Slightly More Dangerous Than Expected Knoxville is home to a lot of quirky gems, but the World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube might just take the prize for most unexpectedly interactive art piece (more on that in a second). Nestled inside the Knoxville Convention Center, this colorful colossus isn’t the only show in town—turns …
Updated October 2025. Exploring Knoxville from Above: A Unique Perspective In the heart of World’s Fair Park, the Sunsphere Knoxville stands as one of Tennessee’s most unique landmarks—and right now, it’s offering something spectacular. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, its golden glass panels gleam in the sunlight, but in mid-October? The real show is …
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Double the Drama: Why the Grand Ole Opry Guitar Statues Were a Must-Stop The Grand Ole Opry guitar statue isn’t just one landmark — it’s two, and they’re both worth the hype. Nashville gave us a classic red-and-white guitar and a wildly photogenic orange floral design, both towering outside the Opry House like they’re waiting …
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Billy Tripp’s Mindfield Brownsville TN Brownsville, Tennessee We only had an overnight nearby, so this was a quick walk‑around stop — no deep dive, no owner chat. The gates were closed when we rolled up, which meant we had to take in Billy Tripp’s Mindfield Brownsville TN from the outside. Even so, it’s impossible to …
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🪞 Dripping Bird in Nashville’s Shelby Park Tucked beside Sevier Lake, the Reflection sculpture is one of Nashville’s most quietly surreal public art pieces. Designed by artist Lawrence Argent in 2012, this mirrored mockingbird appears to melt into its pedestal—part bird, part puddle, and entirely photo-worthy. 📍 Where to Find the Reflection Sculpture in Nashville …
Sometimes the best road trip stops aren’t the ones you plan — they’re the ones that show up in a spreadsheet as “80-ton Chinese Gate” and make you pause long enough to say, “Wait… what?” That’s how we ended up at the H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden in Little Rock, Arkansas. I had it …
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