the wandering chick

I spent a week in Tennessee leaf-peeping. The leaves were not at peak yet, but still pretty darn impressive. Being from south Texas where we don't have much of a fall season, I was happy.

My base was in Crossville, in eastern Tennessee, between Nashville and Knoxville, so most of the shots on this page were taken in that area. I did day trips to the north, the south and farther east.

I'm convinced there is no part of Tennessee that is not worth visiting.

...Here and there in Tennessee
stream and fall trees
stream and fall trees
A stream in Spring City, south of Crossville on Highway 68
stream and fall trees
dam
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dam
Watts Bar Dam and Lake is located off Highway 68 south of Crossville. It is a hydroelectric dam providing electricity to more than one million people in the Tennessee Valley and is one of nine dams on the Tennessee River. The reservoir created by the dam offers flooding relief to Chattanooga 60 miles south. The lake is an excellent source for all boating activities.
backroad tree-lined
dam
A backroad off Highway 298 northwest of Crossville
stream
stream
trees in fall colors
fence and dirt road
The Obed Wild and Scenic River is well named. It cuts through the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, vast with seemingly few roads. I, having approached the park from Highway 62 ended up at the Lilly Bluff access point. From there I drove several miles to get out of the park, not having seen any other access points. With that said, according to online research, the park offers endless outdoor wildnerness activities from rafting to rock-climbing. The part I did see was gorgeous, and I have no doubt it's a rugged and scenic area to explore. Just wish I had done better pre-planning so that I could have experienced more of its beauty.
The river as seen from the Lilly Bluff access point.
pond and autumn trees
pond and autumn trees
pond and autumn trees
Along Highway 298, locally named Genesis Road
fog in trees
fog in trees
fog in trees
fog in trees
lake and marina
Along Highway 68 south of Crossville
lake and marina
The Dartmoor Lake, marina and beach, Fairfield Glade Resort
pond and autumn trees
pond and autumn trees
At Fairfield Glade, a time-share resort in Crossville
pond and autumn trees
white church
Haleys Grove Baptist Church, Crab Orchard, Tennessee
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