Well we got away from JI on time and had no problem cruising into Columbia, TN where NJ had a teaching gig in Spring Hill. We were joined there by Mahlon & Consuelo Stacy, friends from JI. NJ wrapped up her work and along with the Stacys we ventured out to explore the Nashville area. We visited "The Heritage" which is the home of Andrew Jackson which is in amazing shape. His granddaughter, Sara, at an early time of 1889 saw the need to preserve the property and saw to it that it was turned into a historic site and museum. Jackson is buried in the garden.
We also toured the Belle Meade plantation that was a large thoroughbred horse farm and many of the past Kentucky Derby winners were sired there. This is also a well preserved property.
Mahlon and I visited the Stones River National Park that was the scene of a major civil war battle.
For the last 3 days we have been riding out the large storm that has hit the south and we finally were able to get on the road today and are currently in Sevierville, TN moving toward Bear, DE.
