Discover the Sunny Side of Life

History Takes Flight

sunnytennessee — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:55:45 +0000

Wilbur Wright once said, “There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.” And as our very own Tri-Cities Regional Airport celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year, I decided to look back in time to learn about our local history of aviation. In May […]

Sharp-Shooting on the Sunny Side

sunnytennessee — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:52:09 +0000

I’ve never been much of a “gun person.” It’s not that I dislike guns, I’ve just never needed them, much less had to depend on one for survival. But because guns have played such an important part in American History, and in particular, the history of Northeast Tennessee, I decided to give it a shot. […]

I’m moving! Come visit me at the new blog site …

sunnytennessee — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:59 +0000

I'm moving! Come visit me at the new blog site ...

Greeneville’s Antique Appraisal Fair & Show Rediscovers Regional Treasures

sunnytennessee — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:39:46 +0000

If you’ve ever seen the hit series Antiques Roadshow, you’ve probably seen it happen. An item is appraised, most likely something that the owner says has been lying around forever, and it turns out to be worth more than anyone had imagined. What many people might not realize, though, is that the great finds aren’t just seen on […]

Apple Festival isn’t just about Apples

sunnytennessee — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:55:33 +0000

Driving down Interstate 26 last weekend, my mind resonated with everything I had ever heard (or learned) about Unicoi County and the town of Erwin. Of course, there’s the incredible scenery…where you can see the ghosted peaks of the Unaka Mountain Range separating Tennessee and North Carolina. There’s the “Grand Canyon of the East,” a […]