Tag Archives: Tennessee

The Family Reunion

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Sheila Moss

My family used to have reunions here in Tennessee. My mother is from a large family and every other year they came from all over the U.S. to get together. Now some people have told me that if their whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Adams Family, Ancestors, Anecdotes, Decendants, Extended family, Family Feud, Family Roots, Family Tree, Genealogy, history, Relatives, reunion, Tennessee | 10 Comments

Junk Cars & Tall Grass

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I couldn’t believe what I saw in the paper! Our local lawmakers, in their unfailing wisdom, passed a law against parking cars on residential lawns. What is the world is wrong with these council members? Do they not know this … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged complaints, Frustrations, Junk cars, parody, Rednecks, Rusty cars, satire, Shade tree mechanics, Southern traditions, Tall Grass, Tennessee, Weird laws | 9 Comments

Ery Ya Ready fer Sum Football?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Many years ago, Nashville opened a new football stadium and became a major league city with a REAL football team and a REAL stadium. My son, gave his pre-purchased ticket to me saying that a pre-season game wasn’t worth worrying about, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Sports | Tagged Are you ready?, Cheerleaders, Coliseum, Fireworks, Football, Football fans, Football stadiums, Major league football, Show biz, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Well staged show | 3 Comments

Opry at the Ryman

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Well, I did it again. I went to the Grand Ole Opry. Just shut up about it – this is Nashville, after all. Cheapest entertainment in town – they really give your money’s worth with a long continuous show. Ticket … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Country music, Country Music fans, Grand Ole Opry, Live performances, Mother Church, Musicians, Nashville, Performers, Records, Ryman Auditorium, Singers, Tennessee | 2 Comments

A Yankee in Nashville

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

A fellow humorist and writer always looking for a easy pun, made an interesting comment the other day: We would love to go visit my niece in Nashville, but I’m afraid we probably wouldn’t all fit in her apartment and we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Southern Humor, Travel | Tagged 2nd Street Nashville, Country music, Grand Ol' Opry, mobile homes, Nashville, Opryland Hotel, Tennessee, Titans' Stadium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Tourism, trailers, Wild Horse Saloon | 2 Comments

Dollywood Dolly

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Hooray for Dollywood! Okay, I got that out of the way. Just had to say it. I did it, went to the Mecca of Tennessee tourism, the redneck Disney World, Dollywood, number two tourist attraction in the state in be-u-ti-ful … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Southern Humor, Travel | Tagged Disney World, Dixie Stampede, Dolly Parton, Dollywood, Family entertainment, Family shows, Rollercoasters, Sevierville TN, Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee, Themeparks, Tourish attractions | 2 Comments

Who Am I?

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Years ago, my mother, growing older and, I suppose, becoming more aware of her own mortality, decided to write a “book” of her memories about childhood and growing up in rural Tennessee. She made copies of her completed manuscript and gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Decendants, Family History, Genealogy, Memoir, Records, Roots, State Archives, Stories, Tennessee, Who am I? | 8 Comments

The Truth About Tennessee

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I have decided to let the rest of the world in on a secret that they have always suspected anyhow. It is the truth about Tennessee. The truth is we are all rednecks here. Some claim the name comes from … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Cornbread, Country music, Hillbillies, Hound dogs, Junk cars, Moonshine, Outhouses, Pickup trucks, Rednecks, Shotguns, Southern, Tennessee, Turnip greens | 6 Comments

Elvis Land

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Yes, it’s all true. In Tennessee we do worship Elvis. Everyone in Tennessee knows all the words to “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Hound Dog” by heart. It is well-established that nearly everyone in Tennessee has natural musical talent, and can play … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged 50's, Black velvet painting, Blue Suede Shoes, Elvis, Graceland, King of Rock & Roll, Memphis, Music, Presley, Sideburns, Super Star, Tennessee | Leave a comment

The Grand Ole Opry

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Nothing is more associated with Tennessee than country music, and nothing is more associated with country music than the Grand Ole Opry. Many southerners grew up on a steady diet of country music and love it. Others have an attitude … Continue reading →