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Christ, Born Again in Gatlinburg

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Early 2008 was bad for Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Long-time attraction Christus Gardens closed. The property was sold to a condo developer. Everything in the attraction — the murals, the wax dummies, the famous marble face of Jesus with-the-eyes-that-followed-you, even the name “Christus Gardens” — had been sold to an outside Christian group. Rumors had them moving [...]

Roadside News: Sept. 3, 2009

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Burt Reynolds Museum – FL | Heal me, Red Boiling Springs! – TN | Mall Averse to Bison Stampede – WY | Stoogeum Owner Needs Loud Conk on Head – PA

Roadside News: July 19, 2009

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Cronkite and Armstrong – MO, OH | Mermaids To Flirt with Sharks – SC | Moonshine Tourism – TN | Emmett’s Casket – IL

Roadside News: July 14, 2009

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

No Jackson Behemoth for Vegas – NV | The Bucket Was On My Bucket List – TN | Cider Barrel Rules – MD | Magical Monoliths Rise Again in Texas – TX

Nature Calls: Talking Trees

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

In these ecologically sensitive times, maybe we all should start listening to the trees. Unfortunately, real trees have a hard time communicating clearly with their limited vocabulary and poor diction.

Industrial Strength Sights

Friday, June 26th, 2009

A factory closing is a sad affair: breadwinners are left reeling, communities go shrinking, and the sight of an empty architectural behemoth hovering over the landscape reminds us daily of the less lovely side of capitalism.

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