My motorcycle is my own personal time machine. It allows me to return to places I’ve visited in the past and reconnect with people that have earned special spots in my heart. Even when I’m headed off in a different direction and meeting new people, the memories of something once experienced, long ago, seem to be ever more deeply rooted in my heart and mind because of the … [Read more...] about Dragons and bikers and snakes, oh my!
Knoxville
Lost highway: The last ride of Hank Williams
On the evening of Dec. 31, 1952, legendary country singer Hank Williams checked into the Andrew Johnson Hotel in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. By the following day, the iconic performer would be pronounced dead at a hospital in the depths of rural West Virginia. Although there is much debated speculation and haphazard lore as to what really occurred along “Hank Williams’ Last … [Read more...] about Lost highway: The last ride of Hank Williams
Dragon Lore: Lessons from the Deals Gap Breakfast Club GP
Nothing beats a Sunday morning sipping on strong coffee while watching the best racers in the world battle it out during MotoGP. But at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort, nestled in the Smoky Mountains along the 11-mile stretch of road known as The Dragon, a different GP comes blitzing down the twisting roads on Sundays: The Deals Gap Breakfast Club GP. For a decade, this dedicated … [Read more...] about Dragon Lore: Lessons from the Deals Gap Breakfast Club GP
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail: Discover A Southern treasure
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail can step aside: there’s a new trail that’s worth the ride. Established in 2017, the Tennessee Whiskey Trail celebrates a spirit deeply ingrained in Tennessee’s culture and heritage and has led to the state now being a leader in whiskey production. With 25 different distilleries drawing more than 2 million people per year, this attraction is steadily … [Read more...] about The Tennessee Whiskey Trail: Discover A Southern treasure
Dile Brown Sr.: A life and career devoted to two wheels
He arrives in the sparkling motorcycle showroom like a beloved elder statesman, greeted warmly by employees who emerge from all corners of the Harley-Davidson dealership to welcome their founder, Dile Brown Sr. The 81-year-old returns their admiration, knowing success in the business takes more than just making sales, but building a community. With a full mane of silver hair, … [Read more...] about Dile Brown Sr.: A life and career devoted to two wheels
