Seven Natural Wonders of Tennessee (Sweetwater, Rogersville: bankruptcy, earthquake, living)

[Creekcat]

I googled for this and I didn't find any sites that named them. So how about we make a list. Some of mine, well only 2 so far.
1. The Lost Sea, in Sweetwater. A large underground lake.
2. Reelfoot Lake. Created by an earthquake that made the Mississippi River
flow backwards. Could be #1.
These are just at the top of my list, and maybe The Lost Sea wouldn't make it to the top of yours. Let's make up a list and try to go see them this summer. I'll be looking for your suggestions.

[Tinman313]

Originally Posted by Creekcat

I googled for this and I didn't find any sites that named them. So how about we make a list. Some of mine, well only 2 so far.
1. The Lost Sea, in Sweetwater. A large underground lake.
2. Reelfoot Lake. Created by an earthquake that made the Mississippi River
flow backwards. Could be #1.
These are just at the top of my list, and maybe The Lost Sea wouldn't make it to the top of yours. Let's make up a list and try to go see them this summer. I'll be looking for your suggestions.

Nashville.gov - Parks and Recreation, Parthenon

[kamoshika]

Excellent idea and I like both of your suggestions. A few others I'd nominate:

* Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which encompasses the world's richest deciduous forest. The park is estimated to contain approx. 100,000 total species (plants, insects, spiders, etc.), of which only about 10,000 have been identified (including some 1,500 species of flowering plants and more than 4,000 non-flowering varieties).

* The world's largest natural rhododendron gardens, high atop Roan Mountain.

* Fall Creek Falls, the highest single-plunge waterfall in the East. The surrounding state park has been voted the best in the Southeast by the readers of Southern Living magazine.

* The obscure-but-fascinating Ebbing & Flowing Spring near Rogersville, one of only two known springs in the world to exhibit tidal characteristics

[JoshB]

I would also say the some of the worlds most friendly people and City-Data Members. lol

[Robbied]

I just want to move to Tennessee already. I just dont want to have to wait another few years...

[jguillot]

Originally Posted by Robbied

I just want to move to Tennessee already. I just dont want to have to wait another few years...

I completely understand your feelings. I feel the same way. Like you, my wife and I already bought property in Tennessee. However, our situation is different. When we finally make the move, we will already be retired, so jobs will not be an issue. I guess you and I will have to learn to be patient.

[TnHilltopper]

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and Slickrock Wilderness Area, a unique treasure of virgin hardwood old-growth forest. This national treasure is one of only a few old-growth forest tree stands left throughout the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains that escaped the logger’s saw.

The memorial forest was named after the poet-patriot Joyce Kilmer who authored the popular poem “Trees.” Due to its remote mountainous location, a logging company’s bankruptcy and just plain good luck, these giants of the mountain forest were saved from destruction, preserving their beauty for our enjoyment as well as the generations to come.

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Some of these great elder trees are well over 100 feet tall, 20 feet around and over 400 years old. A moderate grade, looped trail of nearly 2 miles will lead into the heart of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest where you’ll encounter some of the most ancient life forms in the eastern United States.


There are so few examples of our past, let alone ancient past, that exist today. See it while it last.

[gemkeeper]

The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is really a lovely area. It is a bit off the well-traveled interstates, but isn't that the way it should be for a nature lover such as Mr. Kilmer? I hope those century old trees stand forever. We love the drive along that route from TN into N. GA.

"I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree."
"Trees" Joyce Kilmer Illustrated Poem

I memorized this poem in the 8th grade to recite in front of the class. It is a beautiful poem, but a male classmate memorized "Casey at the Bat" and got a standing ovation. Who can beat "Casey at the Bat"?

[Turkey Creek Tom]

My first place vote would be Fall Creek Falls at Spencer, Tennessee and the gigantic Rumble Room Cave located under the park. Try a picture of the falls and a picture of the Rumble Room Cave and see what you think.
2. Rock City
3. Reelfoot Lake
4. The Lost Sea
5. Great Smoky Mountains
6. Cumberland Caverns
7. The Grand Ole Opry