Fri
Apr 18 2008
09:26 am
Downtown Maryville
By: Stan G

While thousands were gathering on Market Square, I drove from South Knoxville Bubbaville to Marybubbaville to hear the Carolina Chocolate Drops performance on the Maryville College campus. My third or fourth time to hear them perform. I highly recommend that folks do if they have any interest in African American string and jug band music of the 20’s and 30’s. The Chocolate Drops are not only marvelous entertainers and musicians; they are musical scholars who are collecting and performing a unique form of American Roots music.

As interesting was my walk from downtown to the campus and the discovery of a wonderful chain of parks and greenways. What a wonderful walking city. I also caught glimpses of many interesting older homes. Can’t wait to get back there when I have more time particularly after finding Springbrook Park in Alcoa late last fall.

Did not have a pen with me to write down the phone number, but I did notice there will be a tour of Maryville’s Historic Homes this Sunday, April 20 afternoon from 1:00 to 4:30. Can one of the Maryville Viewers fill us in with the details?

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bizgrrl's picture

a tour of Maryville’s

Submitted by bizgrrl on Fri, 2008/04/18 - 9:54am.

a tour of Maryville’s Historic Homes this Sunday, April 20 afternoon from 1:00 to 4:30. Can one of the Maryville Viewers fill us in with the details?

Historic College Hill Neighborhood Assoc.
Homes tour Sunday, April 20, 1 to 4:30PM
Five homes on the tour
Tickets are $10
Contact Katherine Manseill (865-981-5393) for additional information and tickets.
Refer to their web-site.

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The Chocolate Drops are not

Submitted by redmondkr on Fri, 2008/04/18 - 10:39am.

The Chocolate Drops are not only marvelous entertainers and musicians; they are musical scholars who are collecting and performing a unique form of American Roots music.

Yesterday I spotted this picture of some musicians in the back seat of an automobile in 1938. Take a look at the 'instrument of choice' that handsome young man on the right is holding.

For the non-baby boomers, it's a washboard.


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Elrod's picture

Welcome!

Submitted by Elrod on Sat, 2008/04/19 - 10:53am.

I was there too, but then again I teach at Maryville College and heavily encouraged students in my African American History and Appalachian History classes to attend the concert. It was such a gorgeous night and the crowd was very enthusiastic.

Yes, Maryville is quite beautiful, especially in the Spring. In the winter, the tree-topped atrocities and power lines tend to stand out. But once the buds come out, the city becomes a real beauty. I walk to work every day along the Greenbelt, and I get to hear the water rushing along Pistol Creek and I get to see the picturesque old Magnolia Cemetery, with its view overlooking downtown.

When the Civic Arts Center is complete in the fall of 1999, the walk between downtown and the campus will be even more beautiful.

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Thanks for the information

Submitted by Stan G on Sun, 2008/04/20 - 8:05am.

Thanks for the information and the link, Bizgrrl.

As it often happens, many weekends offer a abundance of activities and this weekend is one of them. Noticed in yesterday's KNS there is a Civil War encampment this weekend at Ramsey House. I've been interesting in visiting one since being introduced to "Confederates in the Attic" on Knox Blab.

A visit to Ramsey House is an added bonus; I have been intending to do so for years.

(link...)

StaceyDiamond's picture

Maryville

Submitted by StaceyDiamond on Mon, 2008/04/21 - 5:51pm.

Despite its Republican nature, Maryville is a pretty cool place. The greenway is great and probably under advertised. The downtown and MC have a nice atmosphere as well.

Anonymous's picture

It's Republican nature is

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2008/04/21 - 8:24pm.

It's Republican nature is more than a little out of hand these days. (link...)

You think Knox County has problems, you ain't seen nothing.

Up Goose Creek's picture

Roots

Submitted by Up Goose Creek on Mon, 2008/04/21 - 10:32pm.

I contemplated moving to Maryville a few years back because everyone seemed to idolize my great-great-great grandfather and I felt I was in need of some local roots. Plus, well it is pretty.

But then it occured to me that Sam the renegade didn't exactly get along with Maryville society in his time and I probably wouldn't fit in either.

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