Tennessee
Sep 10, 2010 - Nov 2, 2010
(state #9)
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The Mississippi River, TN
The Pyramid Building in MemphisChristine and Margaret from the Blue Suede Brigade. If you are visiting Memphis, you can rely on the Blue Suede Brigade for help!City of Memphis Division of Fire Services 9/11 Tribute and Memorial. Our Hearts remember with enormous pride and gratitude the brave servants that have given their lives...More of the 9/11 Tribute and Memorial Ceremonies.In honor of Fire Fighter, William Schwartz, who's life long collection of toys and fire collectibles was donated to the Memphis Fire Museum. He served with the E. H. Stokes Fire Company for 60 years.
MEMPHIS
She picks up her 12th pair of shoes in Memphis, generously donated by
Pat and Suzanne Sullivan, with whom she stayed in Vian, OK, back in August.
She's logged more than 3257 miles!
Some of the many signs on Beale Street
Ewing & Jane Carruthers, took me to Calvary Episcopal Church, fed me lunch and shuttled me to and from my route.
A lovely couple!
Jon, MJ, Camille. Kaitlynn, Cassaundra and Sam walking with me in MemphisJon signing up to join the registry online following our walk in Memphis. Cassaundra and Sam signing up online to join the registry.
Folks walking with me, then joining the registry!!
Ryan, Adrienne and Bill at Arlington Fire Department in Shelby County, TN...signing up to join the Be The Match Registry. They are helping me out with my housing for two days!Bill, Brad, Ryan (back) Adrienne and Stefanie Arlington Fire Department. My thanks to you all!Assistantt Fire Chief Jim McMillen, Fire Chief Dennis Rutledge, Chaplin Phil Newberry and Greg Hauss.Adrienne, Tyler, Jennifer and Dr. Leath. Adrienne arranged for me to see Dr. Leath, Chiropractic Physician and have an adjustment. My body is healthy and fine, even carrying my pack!Having dinner at Vinegar Jim's in Arlington with Arlington Fire Dept...Jody, Erik, Ben, Jason, Jeremy and Tiny. Wonderful food, great company.
Arlington Sep 14-16
Lee, Wade and Scott from the Brownsville Fire Dept. They just gave me breakfast and I am on my way.Former Mayor of Brownsville, TN Webb F. Banks9/19 - Dave Kirk from ABC 7 Eyewitness News in Jackson, TN just finished an interview. I am grateful ABC is helping the JBF get the word out about how easy it is to join the registry.
Brownsville & Jackson  Sep 17-19
John & Wyley in McLemoresville. John recognized me from the Jackson Sun newspaper article.Milan to Huntington....this green snake was so long, I couldn't get all of him in my picture!I came across this guy near my hotel in Huntington while on a night walk. Isn't he beautiful?
I've been spotted......
.....and I'm spotting interesting things!
Country Corner Restaurant in Bruceton. Kimberly Speer, waitress and Betty Bradford, owner. Betty very kindly shared lunch with me and it was delicious. Be sure to stop by for some good eats!Camden to Waverly, The Tennessee RiverCamden to Waverly....I'm not always on paved roads!Luke from Dianna's Sweet Shoppe shared dinner in Nashville, on my "unexpected trip to Nashville, 9/25". Delicious!Waverly to DicksonI met Pastor Ruttlen and his wife, Cecilia, while at lunch with Angie Scott and Mickey Freeman in Dickson. Pastor Ruttlen and Mickey sang like angels.
Bruceton to Dickson  Sep 23-28
Hutch, Frieda, Liz, Ginger & Brother Kim (United Methodist Church of Pegram) cleaning up after their weekly Wednesday evening supper.
Pegram  Sep 29th
Tennessee State CapitolGrand Ole Opry, Ryman AuditoriumHonky Tonk Heroes
Nashville  Sep 30th
Fall is in the air!!
Mike, at the Annual Saturn Drive Baptist Church Fish Fry. Delicious! Lorenda Patterson, one of my twitter followers, invited me.I am chatting with Martha and Sam at the Fish Fry. They've been married for 63 years. Sam celebrated his 87th birthday on Sept 30th. They are really fun!Lorenda with me at the Fish Fry.Jerry, from the REI in Brentwood, personally helped me out with a pack cover. It'll be keeping my things and me dry this winter.Aaron, Amanda and Michelle from the Waffle House in Lebanon. They shared a delicious pecan waffle and stuffed hashbrowns with me for dinner. Thanks!Bud, Lois and Tyler offered me a drink and a rest on their front porch. We've had a good time visitin' in the rocking chairs. Rome
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Marrow Donor Drive at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Clinic
October 5th
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Lebanon to CarthageCordell Hull Bridge walking into CarthageCaney Fork River, Carthage to CookevilleCarthage to CookevilleStormi Sky and Randy (holding Harley). I met them on Ashville Hwy. I've rested and had some sweet tea with them. Lovely people! (Just before Baxter)
Lebanon to Carthage...
David, Stephen & Deborah Weaver.
My hosts in the Carthage area
As I walked by this gazebo it looked so inviting and pretty I stopped and sat in it, took pictures, etc............I was watching two ladies picking up walnuts and after about 10 minutes I wondered over and asked them what the name of the park was....... ........They laughed and one of them said, "This is our yard." Imagine having a yard that looks like this!
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Light The Night Walk in Nashville
Oct 7, 2010
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.....heading towards Cookeville
10/12 - Cookeville to MontereyFrom the back deck at The Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast at Bee Rock, MontereyThat's me enjoying the beautiful view from the Garden Inn B & B.
I'm loving the Fall colors!!
KingstonRockwood Fire Fighters. They helped me out with rides to and from my route and they advanced my backpack to Kingston.My campsite in Kingston 10/16Carolyn Critcher & Barnabas, my host in KnoxvilleDanielle and Walter stopped to visit with me along the road after seeing me on WBIR!Kimberly, Breia and Jessica from the Women's Coordinating Council at UT are planning a bone marrow drive after meeting me.
Kingston  Oct 16th &
into Knoxville Oct 19th
October 19th
My ONE YEAR anniversary!
Puleo's Grille provided my one year anniversary meal, Fried Green Tomatoes with Cheese Corn Grits.  It was scrumptious!  Executive Chef, Steve Puleo and General Manager, Mike Hall, made sure it was a memorable experience.  Carolyn Critcher joined me for dinner.  It made my one year anniversary on the road very special.
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Light The Night Walk & Drive in Knoxville
October 21, 2010
Owners of Poor Boys Market and Deli on Hwy 11 walking to Jefferson City. They gave me food to help me along my way, very generous folks.Will, Jim, Eric, Matt & Chris from the Jefferson City Fire Department my hosts tonight. They served a great dinner oven-roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and corn bread. Just as they were ready to eat they got a call. Isn't that the way it always goes...Jefferson City to MorristownMorristown fire fighters. They have been helping me out for two days with rides and supplies. They reached out to help me without hesitation.
Jefferson City to  Morristown
MOrristown to RogersvilleI met Jimmy, Derrik, Blue, Scott and Baer on the road this morning. They said when they got back to the hotel they'd all order their cheek swab kits from the Be The Match Registry.What a beautiful sky!Rogersville
Morristown to Rogersville
A rainy day on the way to Church HillMore beautiful colors between Church Hill and KingstonFrom Kingston to Bristol....I'm on my last leg of Tennessee now.
Rogersville - Church Hill - Kingsport
Jada, in her
Halloween Costume
3700 miles!!
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Birthday lunch with Linda Hilton, CAMP, Johnson CityTrying on winter boots in Johnson City.The Grand Guitar in Bristol
November 1st..........my birthday!!!
Thank you for all the cards, emails, tweets,
phone calls, etc., etc!!!
It was a wonderful birthday!
Tennessee was wonderful.  I am looking forward now to Virginia, where I know a new pair of boots awaits me, #13!
McLemoresville, Sep 23rd.....
only 1000 more miles to New York!!!