National Cornbread Festival

I had a wonderful time attending the National Cornbread Festival this past weekend for the first time. It’s held each year in the sleepy little town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, aka the “Cornbread Capitol of the World”.  South Pittsburg is a small town located just 36 miles outside of Chattanooga towards Nashville. I remember hearing about this event back in high school, but never really had the urge to go until now. It was definitely worth the trip and I’m so glad I got to experience it. The cornbread was amazing!! The festival had such a wonderful atmosphere with all the different booths, local shops, events, food, bluegrass musicians and of course the wonderful down to earth small town southerners. 

Just be careful you cook your cornbread the right way! These people take it serious. I learned of an old city ordinance pertaining to the cooking of cornbread. The law declares: “Cornbread isn’t cornbread unless it be made correctly. Therefore, all cornbread must be hearby made in nothing other then a cast iron skillet. Those found in violation of this ordinance are to be fined one dollar.” Haha I still can’t believe that is really a city ordinance. Luckily though, I purchased my first 12 inch iron skillet a few weeks back, so I am good to go. My new skillet is what really got me excited about attending this event.  I’ve wanted one for many years, but never took the time to get one. But I just love it, and have been enjoying cooking with it and have really fallen in love with the wonderful old tradition that comes with it. 

Bluegrass Street Musicians

Me and Deputy Barney Fife

Mayberry Police Car

My Sis’s Wedding!

My Sis got married Saturday to her lovely new hubby Johnny Carr. I’m so excited for my little sis and proud of her for successfully planning her beautiful wedding day. I’m also excited about my new brother in law. The ceremony was held at the beautiful Signal Mountain Presbyterian church up on Signal Mountain. It was absolutely breathtaking and everything ran real smooth. The reception was held at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club overlooking the Tennessee River. We had so much fun. The weather cleared up and it was a beautiful night. The dinner and the band were incredible. Here are some pictures I’ve got so far. I will post better ones later. 

The Tucker Kids

The Boyz

Marcus and I

The Tucker Family with Johnny

Weekend in Hilton Head

I spent this past weekend at the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with my brother and a couple buddies. Sea Pines Resort is such a beautiful place, and I love it more and more each time I go down there. We had a great time hanging out with each other, shopping and dining out at night for incredible seafood. Friday night we made it out to the Triangle and then to Parana for a change of scene and lots of dancing with the locals. Saturday night we got to get together with a long lost Sigma Nu pledge brother from my freshmen year at Samford. He transferred colleges after freshmen year and moved to Hawaii and until the past weekend I hadn’t seen him. It was great getting to catch up with him and remember the good ol’ days of pledgeship, or rough days of pledgeship really. The weather over the weekend was mostly clear and even got quite warm during the day, little chilly at night but overall it was great for February. The warm weather made great for my run on the beach and riding around on the beach cruisers! This was my second trip down there to the Island with my buddy who has got a house on the Island. I hope we get a chance to make it down there again soon when it starts to warm up!

Hilton Head Island at Sunset

Harbour Town Lighthouse at Sea Pines Resort

Harbour Town at Sea Pines Resort

Tucker & Carr Wedding Shower in Memphis & Adventures on Beale Street

I  finally gave in and attended my first wedding shower! I know, I know.  So not manly, but I get a pass because it was for my younger sister and her fiance, Johnny. My family and Johnny had a great trip driving out to Memphis and staying at his parents house in Collierville, TN. We had  a very relaxing and fun weekend getting to meet all of his relatives and close friends.  

 Tucker and Carr Family

Kate & Johnny Opening Gifts

Beale Street 

Chris and I spent Saturday night in downtown Memphis with one of our good buddies, Bo Hughes, who lives and works in Memphis. He had a sweet condo in an old historic paper-mill building that had awesome views of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River.  We hopped on a trolley and headed to Beale Street passing through all kinds of historical hot spots along the way.  We enjoyed a great dinner at the Majestic before heading to the Flying Saucer for a local Memphis brewed beer.  After meeting up with one of Bo’s friends we headed to Beale and stopped in at a few of the most popular places. It was so not what I had expected and was not scary or dangerous like people always say.  Beale Street is a must if you are ever in the area! 

Happy New Year!

With the start of this 2009 New Year, I thought I’d take this chance to start my very own blog. Partly because I’ve had a few friends ask me to do so, but also because I think it could be a good means for me to share some thoughts and keep old friends updated on my life. So here it goes!  

As I returned home early this morning from ringing in the New Years in New York City with three of my good buddies and brother, I couldn’t help but think of all the wonderful trips, adventures and accomplishments that occurred this past year.  Below are a few of them along with a few pictures.  My new year’s resolution last year was to try and do as many new things that I possibly could. People get so wrapped up in ruts in their lives that they fail to try and experience new things. Every year I want to experience the new and exciting things that life has to offer, to test and stretch myself to become a better person. I hope to again make that resolution this year, along with of course getting back in shape and eating healthier!

I started off last year taking a solo road trip out to Colorado to see my mountains and friends at the Double RL Ranch. I left on New Year’s Eve and rang in the New Year by myself in my Tahoe crossing the great state of Texas. I spent about a week out there in the cold San Juan Mountains sleeping in my Tahoe and a couple of nights in the bunkhouse at the RRL. I remember one night I spent up in the mountains it getting down to 5 degrees.  I nearly froze my butt off, but had to be one of the best times nights ever.  This year I rang in the New Year in New York!! We had the best time ever staying at the New York Hilton, seeing the sites, and hanging out in the local pubs. But definitely didn't beat last years countdown in my Tahoe! ha 

Double RL Ranch entrance

Deer Hunting in Cuba, AL

Amelia Island for Spring Break

Deep Sea Fishing Trip in the Gulf of Mexico in May 

My sister, Kate got engaged to Johnny Carr!!!!

Received my Masters in Building Construction from Auburn University!!

Road Trip Out West with my family to celebrate my graduation. Spent most of our time in the mountains of southwest Colorado, Santa Fe, and the Grand Canyon.

Hilton Head Island, SC with the boyz

New York City to bring in the 2009 New Year with 3 great buddies and my brother!!