I was driving through north Cobb County and ran across this beautiful building. It is in a random spot with nothing else large around it. I could not think of why there would be anything of this caliber in the area. Then I remembered that I grew up near here several decades ago and surely there are more people living in this part of the county now. By the time I made it to this shot, I could hardly feel my fingers.
I spent a couple of evenings around the Market Square area of Knoxville. The first evening, I barely made it out of Market Square proper and not at all along Gay Street. This shot is of the Regal cinema on Gay Street. The traffic was so bad that it took forever to get this shot with out cars driving along the street. I guess I could have waited until about 2 in the morning, but I’m not sure it would have been any slower then.
The Booth Museum is a unique museum. It is the only Western museum in the Southeastern United States. This is the main entrance as seen from the second story of the museum. I was rather impressed with the amount of artwork that the museum housed. According to it’s website, the museum is the second largest art museum in Georgia. From the statues to the paintings, nearly every aspect of western life is depicted. When you get a chance, it is well worth the visit.
Designed and built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere remains an iconic landmark in Knoxville, Tennessee. So, of course, I had to make a trip to visit. The World’s Fair park was impressive, but not so much the Sunsphere. It was neat to get to go to the observation deck and watch the city. I wanted to get some skyline shots from the observation deck at night, but the reflections from the lights inside the deck prevented that. So, I settled for a few shots from outside.
When I was in high school and for a short time in college, I was a member of the theater programs. In fact, I toyed with the idea of majoring in theater in college. That did not last when I transferred colleges to one that did not offer that as a degree. I am still a student of theater though and get that same thrill when I see a theater. This little theater is located in Etowah, Tennessee. I am surprised that they have one at all. Let alone an active one.
I ran into this restaurant along Gay Street in Knoxville. I could not pass up the contrasting blues and orange. I stood here for a while to get a shot without people in it. This was one busy sidewalk and restaurant.
I drive through the Salacoa Valley on a regular basis and see this building. I thought many times of stopping for a few shots, but never did. That was until I got this shot. The store is not open anymore, but it is maintained as you see it. I miss seeing old country stores like this.
After spending several evenings in downtown Knoxville, I can say that one of my favorite areas is Market Square. The first night I ventured out to Market Square, it was still warm enough to have plenty of people. It was far enough into November to have Christmas light being placed. This is a little alley way off Market Square. I was able to dodge people long enough to take a photo or two. If you happen to be in Market Square, stop by Cafe4. The day we stopped, they had a special on their hamburgers. Some of the best I’ve had.
The other night, I was catching up with several other people that I was out taking photos with. They were all stopped right about where this photo is shot from. I was so impressed with the shot that I had to get one also. It was the middle of the week and the lights were on at Neyland Stadium. We never found out why they were on, there was no one there. However, we did happen upon a fireworks show that took place on the other side of the stadium.
Several days ago, I had the pleasure of making a trip to Neyland Stadium at the University of Tennessee. Afterward, of course, I had to go exploring. I had the idea of taking some photos from the observation deck of the Sunsphere. Good idea until I made it to the observation deck. It was night and the inside glass is tinted gold and very reflective. However, on the walk, I went by Ayers Hall that sits atop “The Hill” at the University of Tennessee.
