cablecountry http://cablecountry.tricitiesblogs.com/index.php Tim Cable's "Cable Country" blog en-us 2008-05-02T18:43:00-05:00 2008-05-02T18:43:00-05:00 ExpressionEngine content@tricities.com production@tricities.com Cable Country Goes To The Big City-Part 3 http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/cable_country_goes_to_the_big_city_part_3/ We wrap up our special three part series on the tour bus with Fellowship Tours. But, the title of this series might not be as appropriate on the final leg of our journey. After stops in New York City and Philadelphia, we slow things down a bit on our way home.  We wrap up our special three part series on the tour bus with Fellowship Tours. But, the title of this series might not be as appropriate on the final leg of our journey. After stops in New York City and Philadelphia, we slow things down a bit on our way home. 

For more information about Fellowship Tours visit their website at http://www.fellowshiptourstn.com

]]> 2008-05-02T19:43:00-05:00 Cable Country Goes To The Big City-Part 2 http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/cable_country_goes_to_the_big_city_part_2/ Come along with us for part two of our special series as we finish off New York City and feel the freedom in Philadelphia.  Come along with us for part two of our special series as we finish off New York City and feel the freedom in Philadelphia. 

For more information about Fellowship Tours, visit their website at http://www.fellowshiptourstn.com or call (423) 349-2300. 

]]> 2008-04-30T18:36:00-05:00 Cable Country Goes To The Big City-Part 1 http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/cable_country_goes_to_the_big_city_part_1/ We kick off a special three part series of stories on board the Fellowship Tours tour bus. Destination: New York City, Philadelphia, The Amish Country, and Gettysburg.  We kick off a special three part series of stories on board the Fellowship Tours tour bus. Destination: New York City, Philadelphia, The Amish Country, and Gettysburg. 

For more information about Fellowship Tours, visit their website at http://www.fellowshiptourstn.com or call (423) 349-2300. You can also call them toll free at 1-800-999-3156. 

]]> 2008-04-28T20:06:00-05:00 Stories of Stills & Stoves at GSMHC http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/stories_of_stills_stoves_at_gsmhc/ Weekend before last, I spent a little time roaming around “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies”. While in Townsend, I came across a couple of legendary tales at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.  Weekend before last, I spent a little time roaming around “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies”. While in Townsend, I came across a couple of legendary tales at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. 

For more information about the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, visit their website at http://www.gsmheritagecenter.org
It’s a terrific museum to visit to explore more about the great heritage of the Smoky Mountains! 

]]> 2008-04-23T18:36:00-05:00 River Battle At Dollywood http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/river_battle_at_dollywood/ As Dollywood opens its’ 23rd season, there’s a battle raging--and it’s an all out water war! As Dollywood opens its’ 23rd season, there’s a battle raging--and it’s an all out water war!

For more about River Battle, read Joe Tennis’ story in tomorrow morning’s edition of The Bristol Herald Courier.
For more information about Dollywood, visit their website at http://www.dollywood.com
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations is also going on now through May 5th.
Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards named Dollywood the theme park of the year. 

]]> 2008-04-16T19:19:00-05:00 Linn Cove Viaduct Turns 20 http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/linn_cove_viaduct_turns_20/ Spring has sprung and the weather’s getting just right for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway! One of my favorite structures on the parkway just marked a special anniversary.  Spring has sprung and the weather’s getting just right for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway! One of my favorite structures on the parkway just marked a special anniversary. 

]]> 2008-04-09T17:35:00-05:00 Three Deuces Down http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/three_deuces_down/ The book is called, “Three Deuces Down” and it’s written by a Johnson City native who looks like he’s playing his cards right. In a 40 year journey from Kingsport Press to New York City to Gatlinburg, Keith Donnelly is a local boy who’s made good.  The book is called, “Three Deuces Down” and it’s written by a Johnson City native who looks like he’s playing his cards right. In a 40 year journey from Kingsport Press to New York City to Gatlinburg, Keith Donnelly is a local boy who’s made good. 

Keith Donnelly will have an Author book signing this Saturday, April 5th from 1-4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Johnson City.
For more information about Keith or his books, visit the website http://www.donaldyoungbloodmysteries.com

]]> 2008-04-02T17:57:00-05:00 Run, Sam, Run http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/run_sam_run/ He’s a 60-year-old Geometry Teacher in great shape! He’s a 60-year-old Geometry Teacher in great shape!

Sam’s 1,000th race will be this Saturday, March 29th for the “Take Back the Night” event at ETSU. 

]]> 2008-03-26T18:04:01-05:00 Barrel Racer Travis Harr http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/barrel_racer_travis_harr/ It’s a sport that involves an open, dirt arena, three barrels, a horse, and a rider on his fiery steed. It’s called barrel racing and I found out that we have an 18-year-old champion of the sport right here in our region.  It’s a sport that involves an open, dirt arena, three barrels, a horse, and a rider on his fiery steed. It’s called barrel racing and I found out that we have an 18-year-old champion of the sport right here in our region. 

]]> 2008-03-17T18:46:00-05:00 Secrets, Lies and Pies http://www.tricitiesblogs.com/cablecountry/secrets_lies_and_pies/ Fall Branch resident, Lisa Hall opened up a new chapter in her life.  Fall Branch resident, Lisa Hall opened up a new chapter in her life. 

For more information about Lisa Hall or her books, visit her website at lisahall-7.tripod.com or you can e-mail Lisa at hall762@comcast.net or give her a call at (423) 956-5286.
Upcoming book signings for Lisa Hall: April 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Black Rooster Gallery in Marion, Virginia. April 12 at the Fit after 50 event at the Civic Auditorium in Kingsport from 2:00 to 3:30. April 26 at the Jubilee Gallery in Rogersville starting at Noon. 

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