Day: September 17, 2016

We started out today’s travels worried whether or not we would find any gas for the RV.  A pipeline leak that dumped 6,000 barrels of gas in central Alabama caused states of emergency in Alabama, Tennessee & Georgia.  Folks panicked, ran to gas stations to fill up and caused many stations to run out of gas.  Fortunately, we were able to get gas in Knoxville at a Flying J.  The average price of a gallon of gas has gone up by 10 cents or more overnight and will most likely increase.

Fortunately, we made it to Sevierville, TN and are staying at “Riverside RV Park and Resort”.  It’s a nice Resort and we are on a river front site.

We took a quick drive to Pigeon Forge to go to the “Pigeon Forge Rod Run” Car Show.  There were street rods everywhere.  Reminded us of the Adirondack National Car Show in Lake George which we attended every year for 16 years.

Stopped at “Tony Gore’s Smoky Mountain BBQ & Grill” for supper.  I had some ribs (which were delicious) and Bill had beef brisket.  Good meal!

Looking forward to exploring this area in depth.  Looks like a nice area and lots to see.  Have a good night folks …. chat later.

             YUP!!  LOVE THE TSHIRTS !!

We are on our way to Sevierville TN (near Knoxville) this morning after having a great time downtown Nashville on Broadway with my son Ray.  Ray was in the area on business and we were fortunate to connect before he flew off this morning.

The first place we stopped at was “Tootsie’s”.  It was jammed with people and there were at least two bands playing.

We then jumped into “Coyote Uglys” just for a look-see.  WOW!  It is an outpost of a festive saloon with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots. And ,,, in case you’re wondering ,,, I did NOT leave any articles of clothing there!  We didn’t even stay for a drink.

We walked over to the “Goo-Goo” factory.  Of course we had to try some!  The GooGoo Cluster is an American candy bar created in 1912 by Howell Campbell and the Standard Candy Company in Nashville, Tennessee. The disk-shaped candy bar contains marshmallow nougat, caramel, and roasted peanuts covered in milk chocolate.  YUM!!

 We stopped at “Rippy’s Bar & Grill” for supper.  The guys had ribs and I had a plate of nachos.  The designated driver (Bill) switched over to sodas. 😆

Thanks for a fun night on Broadway Ray!  Love you!