We visited the Biltmore Village built over a hundred year ago to serve the Vanderbilt estate. Did not go to the Biltmore, delaying till spring, when 4000 tulips and all the flowers would be in bloom. I40, the route west, was closed because of a rockslide. The detour up scenic I26 took us about 100 miles out of the way.
Anxious to explore, I left the highway at Erwin and headed to Historic Jonesboro because I saw a sign Chester Inn and Storytelling Center. I did not know at the time that Jonesboro is Tennessee’s oldest town, the place of the first abolitionist writing and advocacy in 1813 and near the birthplace of Andrew Johnson. It is a very distinctive town with impressive buildings. The Eureka Hotel beckoned but they were not taking guests nor was the B n B next door. So we found a place on 11E, the American Classic with a kitchen and living room and cooked in. Tomorrow, in the daylight we will explore historic Jonesborough and hit the road for Memphis 500 miles away.
Some Main Street, Jonesborough, TN pics for your enjoyment:
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| Museum's Community Christmas Trees |
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| Storyteller Hall |
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| Presbyterian Church |
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| Eureka House |
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| Abolition Publishing House |
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| Academy Hill |
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| Chester Inn |
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| Cafe' Art |
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| Cafe' Art |
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under construction; ellen is trying to remember this leg of her retirement trip. In the mean-time we will share a few pictures to give you some idea of what she will talk about- enjoy!
We visited the Biltmore Village built over a hundred year ago to serve the Vanderbilt estate. Did not go to the Biltmore, delaying till spring, when 4000 tulips and all the flowers would be in bloom. I40, the route west, was closed because of a rockslide. The detour up scenic I26 took us about 100 miles out of the way.
