Roadside Wonders

The Original Pal’s Sudden Service Kingsport, Tennessee submitted by “RedFXRP” (Toni) Toni sent in a picture of the original Pal’s. Click the Pal’s link in the post below and visit their timeline page — you’ll read some pretty interesting stuff (including an early McDonald’s “connection”) update: Toni shares another Pal’s photo — this one...

Topiary Dragon Mailbox (near) Tellico Plains, Tennessee submitted by “GinaML” (Gina) Gina says: Went to Deals Gap, The Tail of The Dragon  awhile back. Found this Topiary Dragon at the intersections of Rt 360 & 165, in Tennessee, enroute to ride the Cherohala Skyway. It’s a mailbox and it was made by a guy who apparently is pretty big in the topiary world. Check out his website. You...

3-D Carved Sign Mt. Olive Church of God Cleveland, Tennessee submitted by “Brooke” Brooke sends us this undeniably strange, but cute, sign that adorns the Mt. Olive Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee. wendyvee says:  I love his 3-D hands! Will I suffer an afterlife of torment if I make a wisecrack about this looking like the Burger King? Tags: Brooke, Tennessee

Colossal Ice Cream Cone Mr. T’s Pizza Chattanooga, Tennessee submitted by “wendyvee”   I spotted this giant cone across the street from the Lookout Mountain Incline in Chattanooga, Tennessee. BTW, If you’re ever in the Chatt area — Mr.T’s has excellent pizza delivery service! Tags: food, ice cream, Tennessee, wendyvee