Tennessee, Mississippi & Louisiana..Any recommendations ?

golddustboy71 · #1 08-30-2005, 11:34 AM

Firstly may I say to any Deep South living ledgies how saddened but hopefull I am for you at this time.

...Im from London UK and next week am about to take a road trip from Knoxville via Nashville - Memphis, down through Mississippi and ending up god willing in New Orleans ( a place ive dreamed of going for years!!). Obviously we might have to change our route if things are too bad but I wanted to know if anyone had any tips, recomendations or must sees in any of these these areas??

markolas · #2 08-30-2005, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by golddustboy71

Firstly may I say to any Deep South living ledgies how saddened but hopefull I am for you at this time.

...Im from London UK and next week am about to take a road trip from Knoxville via Nashville - Memphis, down through Mississippi and ending up god willing in New Orleans ( a place ive dreamed of going for years!!). Obviously we might have to change our route if things are too bad but I wanted to know if anyone had any tips, recomendations or must sees in any of these these areas??

I'm almost certain you won't be able to get to New Orleans. Parts of the city are under 20 feet of water, and probably will be for weeks.

If you're in Tennessee, you should see the Grand Ole Opry! Oh, and Dollywood! Umm...I dunno much more about Tennessee.

DavidMn · #3 08-30-2005, 11:39 AM

You definitely need to see the Great Smoky Mountains national park. I know you go south out of Knoxville past Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and then the drive is incredible!!! When you get into North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is also a beautiful drive. Find a map, and you're good to go!!!

**mylittledemon** · #4 08-30-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by golddustboy71

Firstly may I say to any Deep South living ledgies how saddened but hopefull I am for you at this time.

...Im from London UK and next week am about to take a road trip from Knoxville via Nashville - Memphis, down through Mississippi and ending up god willing in New Orleans ( a place ive dreamed of going for years!!). Obviously we might have to change our route if things are too bad but I wanted to know if anyone had any tips, recomendations or must sees in any of these these areas??

I have lived in all of those states so.......

1) Tennessee is beautiful, but mostly eastern TN. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pigeon Forge, all of that stuff. Stay on the east side of the state. Nashville has a cool vibe and a good music scene though.

2) I like the Biloxi area of MS best. I also lived in Pascagoula, which is a bit of a rat hole, but it's not far from the beach.

3) I lived in Baton Rouge with my grandfather in Lousiana, and I loved going to New Orleans. Unfortunately, it's under water right now so that's a no-go.

DavidMn · #5 08-30-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

I have lived in all of those states so.......

1) Tennessee is beautiful, but mostly eastern TN. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pigeon Forge, all of that stuff. Stay on the east side of the state. Nashville has a cool vibe and a good music scene though.

2) I like the Biloxi area of MS best. I also lived in Pascagoula, which is a bit of a rat hole, but it's not far from the beach.
Say Pascagoula 10 times fast.

3) I lived in Baton Rouge with my grandfather in Lousiana, and I loved going to New Orleans. Unfortunately, it's under water right now so that's a no-go.

Say Pascagoula 10 times fast.

wondergirl9847 · #6 08-30-2005, 12:40 PM

Gatlinburg is a very fun, touristy town, and it's GORGEOUS!! The drive alone is spectacular. Last time we went, we stayed at the Gatlinburg Inn, great historical place. Ride the chairlift and the alpine slide at Ober Gatlinburg...that's fun. Go up in the tower to get a good view of the city and mountains. One of my favorite cities.

Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is amazingly gorgeous too. Asheville, North Carolina is beautiful. We toured the Biltmore Estate a few years ago and had a great time.

I would advise against New Orleans too...it's a mess. I hope you can go when it gets cleaned up sometime, but now....not good.

skcin · #7 08-30-2005, 01:12 PM

There's this cool place near Knoxville called The Lost Sea. It's one of the largest underground lakes in the world - you take a tour in the enormous cave & take a boat ride on the lake. Very cool if you're into nature & rocks & stuff (I am.)

JazmenFlowers · #8 08-30-2005, 01:19 PM

I live in Jackson MS and this is the first time I've been able to get online and really all of MS is a mess. Traffic is god awful and there is lots of devastation. Memphis is a great town and lots to do there, but like everyone has said stay away from NOLA.

strandinthewind · #9 08-30-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I live in Jackson MS and this is the first time I've been able to get online and really all of MS is a mess. Traffic is god awful and there is lots of devastation. Memphis is a great town and lots to do there, but like everyone has said stay away from NOLA.

I was wondering how you were. Jackson is pretty far North, but I am sure you all got hellacious winds, etc.

DavidMn · #10 08-30-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I live in Jackson MS and this is the first time I've been able to get online and really all of MS is a mess. Traffic is god awful and there is lots of devastation. Memphis is a great town and lots to do there, but like everyone has said stay away from NOLA.

Hope everything with where you live is till in pretty good shape.

reebokandlace · #11 08-30-2005, 01:39 PM

Definitely check out Ober Gatlinburg, TN !! When you get to the top you can take a tour through bat caves (scary, but fun)...They also have a small loge ride (halfway) down the hill...Dollywood is fun, I liked the Bald Eagle exhibit that they have. The scenary is breath-taking in Gatlinburg and there are a lot of good places to eat!!

DavidMn · #12 08-30-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by reebokandlace

Definitely check out Ober Gatlinburg, TN !! When you get to the top you can take a tour through bat caves (scary, but fun)...They also have a small loge ride (halfway) down the hill...Dollywood is fun, I liked the Bald Eagle exhibit that they have. The scenary is breath-taking in Gatlinburg and there are a lot of good places to eat!!

Pigeon Forge is very touristy though. but still beautiful, if that makes sense

wondergirl9847 · #13 08-30-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

There's this cool place near Knoxville called The Lost Sea. It's one of the largest underground lakes in the world - you take a tour in the enormous cave & take a boat ride on the lake. Very cool if you're into nature & rocks & stuff (I am.)

We went there a long time ago, it was really cool. We also toured Mammoth Cave in Kentucky...if you don't like walking...don't go there. LOL

JazmenFlowers · #14 08-30-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I was wondering how you were. Jackson is pretty far North, but I am sure you all got hellacious winds, etc.

thanks for thinking about me. we are pretty far north which is why it is so amazing that we have as much damage as we do. lots of down trees and torn up houses and 97% I believe without power - I'm very luck and thankful I haven't lost power. it's just so sad and hearing about NOLA makes me even more sad

strandinthewind · #15 08-30-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

thanks for thinking about me. we are pretty far north which is why it is so amazing that we have as much damage as we do. lots of down trees and torn up houses and 97% I believe without power - I'm very luck and thankful I haven't lost power. it's just so sad and hearing about NOLA makes me even more sad

Weren't you up for a job there? Does this effect those plans?