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 …
Exploring Knoxville from Above: A Unique Perspective In the heart of World’s Fair Park, the Sunsphere in Knoxville stands as one of Tennessee’s most unique landmarks. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, its golden glass panels gleam in the sunlight, making it a striking presence in the city skyline. For just $5 per person, visitors …
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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🧠 Human Dissection Monument — Little Rock, AR Part of a Mystery GPS Tour. I built it. Zach just makes the turns. So I do these Mystery GPS Tours for Zach. I put together a list of things we want to see and things we need to do in whatever town we’re in. Could be …
Holidays The Holidays are meant to be spent with family. Circumstances didn’t allow us to be close to my kids, and spending the holidays with Zach’s family meant a lot to him! So we left Oklahoma and made the trek to Arkansas! It was about 300 miles, our one day drive maximum!! Decorating for the …
The Hashbrown Casserole Situation Somewhere along our travels, we stopped at a Cracker Barrel. For breakfast. And all Zach could talk about was getting the Hashbrown casserole. Didn’t care what else was on there, that is what he wanted! Ultimately creating the Hashbrown Casserole Situation 😁 The restaurant wasn’t overly busy, about normal for …
A Tulsa Gem Inside Hunter Park Benjamin’s Biscuit Acres Dog Park is hands down one of the best dog parks we’ve hit in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Located inside Hunter Park, this place has everything your four-legged crew could want. The Basics You Need to Know Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (Closed Mondays – bummer!) …