Category Archives: East Tennessee

DSLR Video – The Royal Hounds “I’m In Love With a Zombie”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Les Jones

I’ve been radically changing up my videos. I ditched the tripod in favor of a video monopod. Now I’m moving around, which makes the videos much more interesting. Now that I’ve got the audio and video under control I’ve jumped … Continue reading →

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Ice Storm Here in Knoxville. What Would Bear Grylls Do?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Les Jones

But hey, at least we got a cool name for our ice storm: KHHAAAAANN!

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Don’t Run in the Mirror Maze

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Les Jones

For real. Took the kids to MagicQuest this weekend. We had already done the quest, so this time we did the Pirate Golf and the Mirror Maze. The Mirror Maze is really well done. It psyched me out over and … Continue reading →

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Conservation wins in Tennessee

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Les Jones

I have some issues with the environmental movement, but I’m all for conservation of wildlife habitat and natural beauty. Score two points for the good guys. Refuge renewal: 68 acres of critical habitat added to Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge – That … Continue reading →

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Giving politicians a bad name

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Les Jones

In Tennessee, this guy just got won election a few weeks ago: A decade before calling himself “a consistent supporter of pro-life values,” Tennessee physician and Republican U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais supported his ex-wife’s decision to get two abortions before … Continue reading →

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Big Article on Knoxville Tiki Blogger Swanky

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Les Jones

MetroPulse – Knoxville’s Tiki Torchbearer: Tim “Swanky” Glazner – Welcome to the Hapa Haole Hideaway—the best bar in town you’ve probably never been to. It’s just one part of Swanky’s dream to make America fall in love with tiki again. … Continue reading →

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Prince’s Hot Chicken in Nashville

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Les Jones

I took a pal’s advice and tried Prince’s hot chicken on the Nashville trip. Good stuff. It’s coated in cayenne pepper and lard, breaded, fried, and served on a slice of white bread with hamburger pickles. We had the mild … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Nashville with kids?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Les Jones

AKA, Things to Do in Nashville When You’re Wed We’re taking the kids to Nashville. What are some fun things to do in Nashville with a 6 and 8 year old? We’re interested in regular kid type stuff, museums, and … Continue reading →

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Asheville Hippies vs. Broad Ripple Hippies. Asheville Hippies Represent.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Les Jones

Took the family to Biltmore House for Father’s Day. Our friend Terri suggested Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company on Merrimon, which is a movie house and brewery that’s kid friendly with games for the little ones. The waitress saved the … Continue reading →

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Yesterday on the Chattanooga Goofy Trip

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Les Jones

Playing Bells at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga A good time was had by all. Sugar’s BBQ has a new location downtown on Broad. The food is better than ever and the new restaurant is great. Definitely get the ribs. They’re … Continue reading →

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I barely managed 3 kids with 1 woman in 8 years. What a slacker I am.

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Les Jones

Knoxville man has 30 kids with 11 women in 14 years: A man who has fathered 30 children by 11 different women is asking the courts to give him a break from paying child-support. Desmond Hatchett, 33, of Knoxville, Tennessee, … Continue reading →

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The Stacey Campfield File

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Les Jones

Following up on last week’s post, here’s a stroll down memory lane and a couple of relevant links about Knox County’s gay-bashing, never-married state Senator. The Bistro wasn’t the first place where Campfield had been shown the back door. State … Continue reading →

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Local Restauranteur Stands up to Local Idiot Politician Stacey Campfield

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Les Jones

Two days ago a local restaurant, the Bistro at the Bijou, manager Martha Boggs denied service to Stacey Campfield, Knox County’s representative to the state senate. Boggs was disgusted over Campfield’s homophobic behavior. What kind of behavior? He’s trying to … Continue reading →

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Montvale Springs Photos

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Les Jones

From McClung Museum. Hat tip to Katie Dumont King. Previously: Dude Cooper’s grocery store is for sale More About the Camp Montvale Final Reunion Camp Montvale Closing Alleghany Falls and Alleghany Springs Hotel in Maryville (Blount County), Tennessee

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Last-minute Christmas Gifts Made in Tennessee

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Les Jones

Rex Hammock’s impressive list.

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