Fall at ETSU

When I worked for the Tennessee Department of Education from 2000-2004, one of my biggest regrets is that I did not take enough pictures of my travels, or write down the stories and connections that might snapshot wonderful Tennesee moments. Now that I've rejoined TDE- traveling as much as I did before....- I've been given a second chance.  So, here are those random pics, thoughts, and connections.

ETSU Music Department is alive and well everywhere on campus. It is not unusual to walk through campus and see the many students carrying their instruments on their backs or in their hands. One of the most wonderful parts of the campus is to see those many skilled musicians playing solo or practicing together. These young men let me film their practice this evening. ETSU should brag about their music program

TTrekking my way across campus to meet Dean Hal Knight, the sites and smells of fall were everywhere. The bright warmth of the sun on a fall horizon is something to experience with the multicolors of fall trees. Included here are a couple of the shots I was able to take post meeting late afternoon. Although the Reece Museum is currently being renovated, there is much to see throughout the campus. ETSU Arts on Campus has a listing of events and information on some of the art found throughout the campus.

 

Downtown Jonesborough

Downtown Jonesborough, TN
Photo- September 2012

As the Social Studies Consultant for the Tennessee Department of Education from 2000-2004, I made great efforts to make sure that First Tennessee was well represented throughout the Social Studies Framework and thus to all K-12 Tennesseans. I simply fell in love with the mountains, its inhabitants, and its history.

Walking around Jonesborough, I hear echos from the past and can almost feel its historical beauty. Jonesborough is the oldest town in Tennessee, established in 1779, a full established seventeen years before Tennessee was granted statehood. Granted by the General Assembly of North Carolina as the county seat of Washington County, the town was named after a North Carolina legislator Willie Jones. Jones supported westward expansion. At Charles Robertson's home, John Carter, Andrew Greer, William Cobb, Jacob Womack, George Russell, John Sevier and James Stuart developed the plan and location of  Jonesborough's courthouse. As seen in the distant left in this photo- simply gorgeous.

Jonesborough in the Fall

In the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Northeast Tennessee is such a beautiful place to live and visit, and when you add this awesome natural beauty to our architectural and cultural heritage, it is easy to see why those of us that live in Jonesborough feel we are blessed to be a part of this community.- quote by Mayor Kelly Wolfe- couldn't agree more.

I see art everywhere in Jonesborough- including the inhabitants. I was lapped by a very tall man and his very tall dogs on my evening walk.