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A visit to Sewanee Natural Bridge

Kelly Kazek

On a recent trip to Sewanee, Tennessee (more on the University of the South later), Sweetums and I detoured to the Sewanee Natural Bridge.  It is located not far from the campus in South Cumberland State Park in Monteagle. The 25-foot high sandstone formation spans 50 feet. With no guardrails, it was nerve-wracking watching other… Continue reading A visit to Sewanee Natural Bridge

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Art Deco theater sparkles in downtown Winchester, Tenn.

Kelly Kazek

Sweetums and I made a brief stop in Winchester, Tennessee, on a recent Sunday drive. I had no idea it had such a quaint courthouse square. What I really loved was the historic theater, which is still showing movies. The town is named for James Winchester, who fought in the American Revolution and the War… Continue reading Art Deco theater sparkles in downtown Winchester, Tenn.

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Legend says this historic Tennessee home had hidden passages for Al Capone

Kelly Kazek

Sweetums and I took a Sunday drive to Monteagle, Tennessee, and we were surprised to find there was an Al Capone connection. According to legend, Capone either financed or built the 1930 home called RyeMabee, also known as Castlewood, which now houses High Point restaurant. The three-story Tudor-revival house was impressive; it is built of… Continue reading Legend says this historic Tennessee home had hidden passages for Al Capone

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The fate of historic Devil’s Elbow on Route 66

Kelly Kazek

While on our honeymoon (nearly two years ago now), Sweetums and I were fascinated by a place called Devil’s Elbow, Missouri. We were drawn to the odd name, of course, so we went a little off the beaten path to see what it was all about. Devil’s Elbow is a community situated on the 1926… Continue reading The fate of historic Devil’s Elbow on Route 66