by Mike Steely | May 26, 2020 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Scattered here and there in central Appalachia are places that almost defy description. Odd, unusual places that seem totally out of place and just too weird to be where they are. Yet these unique places do, indeed, exist and are worth a trip just to...
by Mike Steely | May 17, 2020 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely My family and I have been fairly isolated for the past several weeks. The longer we stay cocooned, except for outings for prescription refills and food—which is seldom, the more interesting life becomes. We have worked on yard and home projects as we’ve...
by Mike Steely | May 4, 2020 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Whether you’re still cocooning at home or venturing out there are some very interesting places nearby that you can take the family to walk around without being in a crowd. Every town and community in East Tennessee is unique, fun and educational....
by Mike Steely | Apr 19, 2020 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely We have been asked to keep our distance, wear our masks, and basically stay at home for safety these days. But there are some places we can drive to without encountering other people or endangering ourselves or others. A family day outing to nearby...
by Mike Steely | Mar 9, 2020 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Cookeville is a popular stop for travelers headed west on I-40 with its many restaurants and hotels on the interstate as well as a lively downtown. If you are a fan of odd attractions, then Cookeville has more than a few for you to visit. Seeing...
