Bob Childress was on a mission from God. Robert Walter Childress, born in 1890 in a remote area of Southwest Virginia near Ararat, deplored what he saw in his neighbors while he was growing up, thinking them to be untamed, uneducated and violent country people. After a brief career in law enforcement, he dedicated his life’s work to conveying civility through … [Read more...] about Exploring southwest Virginia’s rock churches
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The Crooked Road: Two-wheeling and Two-Stepping Across Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Like mashed potatoes and gravy, road trips and music just belong together. Either alone is fine, but the pairing makes a memorable, comforting combination, better together than separately. But better yet, now imagine the road and the music and you on two-wheels, with a real-time, real-life musical soundtrack underscoring your ride. Welcome to Virginia’s “Crooked Road,” the … [Read more...] about The Crooked Road: Two-wheeling and Two-Stepping Across Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles
Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Smoky Mountains and surrounded by some of the best motorcycle roads in the region, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville, Tennessee, can be a great destination if you’re shopping for a new bike, a delicious lunch or ready to rock out to live music. Tonya Brown, marketing manager at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, said this … [Read more...] about Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles
