Beautiful sights of East Tennessee

I’m not originally from this area. I am a native of Philadelphia, Pa. While Philly has it’s own unique beauty (if you like city life), having spent most of my life there, I longed for something else. I wanted a more laid back lifestyle. One that allowed me to appreciate nature and life to the fullest. For the most part, I have found that here in the Great Smoky Mountains region of Tennessee. From the simplicity of a cantilever barn to the beauty of a rustic, old covered bridge, I have been able to really enjoy my life here.

If you’re anything like I was, you’re probably sitting there wondering what in the world a ‘cantilever’ barn is. Cantilever barns (see image on right) are 19th century vernacular farm structures found principally in two East Tennessee counties, Sevier and Blount. Their characteristic feature is an overhang, or cantilever, which supports a large second-story loft atop one or more log cribs on the base story. This particular cantilever barn can be found along the 11 mile Cades Cove Auto Tour.

When I say that I’ve been able to really enjoy my life here, I mean it. This region of the United States is one of the most beautiful areas that I’ve ever had the pleasure of living in. I’m like a kid in a candy shop, with all of the new sites to see and activities to experience! Since being here, my hubby has gotten me into hiking (which I never thought I would enjoy), but I do. I”m never without my camera, because it seems that there’s always something interesting to shoot.

I’ll be posting alot of pics here and on my other site Deb Did It, so be sure to visit both sites often.