Fanny packs and chicken!

Day 1: Driving Practice
Short notice change of work plans meant Marc was able to join on the first leg of the trip. We jumped in the car and were off to Tennessee.  We missed our first state boarder photo of North Carolina- but we justified it because we have been there before. We arrived in Maryville,TN where we attended a rehearsal dinner, and low country boil hosted by the groom's parents. It was AWESOME. We sampled some local brews and live music at Smokey Mountain Brewery before we wished the bride and groom farewell before the big day. 




Day 2: Poolside wedding day prep
We spent the day with Clemson friends lounging by the pool and trying to stay cool before Bekah and Caleb's wedding.  The day was wonderful, gorgeous details, and a perfect setting for the bride and groom.  The heat wasn't a problem since we had about 15 athletic trainers on stand by.  We may not have been outfitted in traditional khakis and sneakers but we are always prepared. Mine as well be boy scouts. 




Day 3: Sanders Cafe 
I thought my days of eating boxed chicken for breakfast were over once I turned 25 but I stand corrected. Today we left TN and crossed the state line into Kentucky - home of bourbon, fried chicken and Asian tourists. Corbin, Ky is where Colonel Sanders  started what we know today as KFC. Originally he was owner of a gas station, small hotel and changed his business with the times and started feeding the tourists that were flocking South.  Thank goodness he did.  We enjoyed the original fried chicken and fixins' in Sanders Cafe dining room for brunch today. It was a small crowd this morning, but we were intrigued by the other tourists, who seem to be living the American dream of fanny packs, Harley's, and fried chicken. Did I mention they were Asian? The dining area has a replica of a hotel room, original cash register and other memorabilia about the history of KFC. 




Our driver doesn't have any additional comments at this time. Although be seems confused by the navigation system and why our arrow is floating across the countryside and not on a road. Oh yea, hold your horses (they are fast in KY) pictures to come because the iPad isn't blogger friendly at this time.