Unusual is an interesting word. To folks in New York City, a tiny, tight-knit community may seem a little strange amongst the skyscrapers and hustle and bustle. To Californians, tornado warnings may chill them straight to the bone, whereas Tennesseans are a little rough around the edges when it comes to snow. The idea of something "unusual" is an interesting concept, an idea worth exploring, and here are our thoughts on what denotes a true Tennessee experience. Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
8. Experiencing the firefly dance in the summertime!
There's nothing more jaw-droppingly beautiful than the synchronized dance of the fireflies during an east Tennessee summer. It's downright unbelievable!
7. Any weather phenomenon...
From the heartbreak of the Nashville flood to power outages and tornado warnings, there's nothing that will tie Tennessee together faster than the need to stand together against Mother Nature.
6. Have you ever made your way through the haunted Bell Witch Cave...?
It's an eerie experience in Adams, Tennessee, one that binds friends and strangers alike. Known for its poltergeist haunting that resulted in an off-kilter family death, you now can visit for a tour of the cave and remaining farm.
5. Ice ice, baby!
There's nothing that will get Tennesseans together like a snowstorm. You'll find all sorts of kindly folks helping out in your neighborhood and working hard to shelter the homeless in rough weather.
4. Tiny communities make for a tight knit bond.
Make your home in a small town and you've just found your adopted family.
3. Finding yourself stuck on a back road.
Get ready to make best friends with your car mates! It might sound annoying, but when you're driving through such stunning countryside it's hard not to be happy.
2. Getting stuck in festival traffic.
From Bonnaroo to the CMA's, getting stuck in music festival traffic is bound to make best friends out of anyone.
1. Spend a simple day in Tennessee nature and fall in love with your home state all over again.
Is there anything that ties you tighter to your homeland than a beautiful day spent in the natural quiet? We love our state, and we fall in love again and again.
If you'd like to invest in another quirky experience, you should take a trip to these little known ancient ruins in Tennessee. It's a history lesson in itself!
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