The Things We Actually Use Our Instant Pot For
I wasn’t sold on the Instant Pot at first. But potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and rice without another damn boil-over? Fine. It earned its space.
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Tennessee Bound: Discovering Roadside Attractions from Little Rock to Knoxville
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 đź‘» We decided that since we are not pressed for time in our travels, we…
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Hand Holding Molecules: Eastman Chemical’s Science Sculpture in Johnson City
I’m a science nerd, so when I spotted the Hand Holding Molecules sculpture in Johnson City, Tennessee on our route through East Tennessee, we were absolutely stopping. No question. This sculpture sits outside Eastman Chemical Company’s headquarters in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a massive hand gripping a cluster of…
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Roadside Attractions in East Tennessee – Big Food
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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World’s Largest Basketball – Knoxville’s Giant Landmark
A Slam Dunk of a Roadside Attraction in Knoxville, TN đź“Ť Location: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is home to the World’s Largest Basketball, and no — we’re not exaggerating. Suspended atop the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, this fiberglass giant looms over the city like a perfect free throw frozen in…
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World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube
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 came with something I wasn’t expecting: consequences. It’s tucked inside the Knoxville Convention Center, along with a surprising collection of public art. But let’s be honest. I’m an ’80s kid. I…
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The Sunsphere Knoxville – Tennessee History & Views
Updated October 2025. Exploring Knoxville from Above: A Unique Perspective đź“Ť Location: World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 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,…
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Grand Ole Opry Guitar Statues: A Supersized Photo Stop
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 | Art Towering Over Brownsville
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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Reflection Sculpture Nashville: The Melting Bird in Shelby Park
🪞 Dripping Bird in Nashville’s Shelby Park There’s a mirrored bird in Nashville that looks like it’s melting into the ground, and somehow that’s exactly what the Reflection sculpture in Nashville is supposed to do. It’s called Reflection, and the dripping effect is intentional—even if your first thought is that something went very wrong. It’s…
