The
crisp blue sky is preceded by the sienna hills, the transmitting tower reaches
to the sky followed by another terret nestled in behind it. In the Valley
running beside it is a byway leading to the highway that transcends movement
along the plains, along with a calm river that once was the foundation and
center point of a bustling hub that created jobs and a population growth for
this once small frontier village, along with a mighty railroad industry, that
later introduced northern investors to manufacturer textile and Iron which
enabled this town to become one of the south leading wholesale centers. Across
the pane stands as a memento of the town inscribed” born in 1786” on a banner
hovering in just below the crescent of a sphere that is a reminder of its
people that hosted both the Union and Confederate armies of the civil war, but
retreated after the battle of Fort Sanders. It is often referred to as “Kuwanda’talun’yi by the Cherokee tribe
which were residence in the 18th century holding their own in the
French Indian War. Also called the Marble City which earned this nickname from
the Marble it extracted from the quarries on the city’s periphery, this marble
was used to construct numerous momential buildings across the country.
From the mounds of the Woodland Period situated
on the other side of this town, an individual perched on top can enjoy a more
longitude view of this exact spatial of the previous scenic area, that was
described from a Latitude perspective. The Woodland mounds were marked by the
first settlers that reached settlement in this area , and is known as the areas
more prominent prehistoric structures and
it is part of a celestial memento to visitors to a nearby University
that proudly adorns the bright color of orange being symbolic of its school
theme.
Travelers visiting this area are known to describe the
people of this town as being “moral, socialable and hospitable” this is a
direct quote from the April 1839 issue of(The Southern Literary Messenger) and
it still rings true today. Once a traveler myself to this area I find the
people to be Genuine ,honest and friendly, often greeted by smiles followed by
a pleasant hello , unlike a lot of other
areas I have lived and traveled through. This area was also described as having
aristocratic nature as the old English traditions, in the early times, a
University, ladies school and three churches lending a quaint atmosphere to a
nobleman or a woman.
This city known as an anti secession area and favored the union,
though the efforts of middle and west part of the state ultimately made this
state a Confederacy state. The Confederacy nature still holds true today in its
politics and way of life, often displaying its proud heritage of the
Confederacy.
The serenity of the mountains, valleys and winding roads
makes this place seem like home. A historic residence with everlasting scenic
views that reach to eternity and fill the mind with endless time, perhaps it’s
because of this reason , so many who appreciate fine art , culture and deep
history like calling this area home.
