As we left Arkansas and crossed the Mississippi River at Memphis it was appropriate that we were listening to the Elvis station, Channel 19, on our Sirius Radio.
From elevation 337 feet in the Mississippi Delta we climbed some gentle hills to Nashville's 597 foot elevation. We were surprised how much cotton is grown in western Tennessee. There were many large fields yet to be harvested.
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| Memphis skyline and the Mighty Mississippi River |
As we have crossed these last three states, the only real autumnal color we have seen in the bright reds of the sumac. That has been a disappointment. We surmise it is because it has just not gotten cold enough yet to send the message to the trees. As we crossed into central Tennessee we at least did see a few oaks that appear to be trying to change color. In general though most trees remain very green or have turned brown. What do prognosticators say a wet summer predicts for Fall color?
We will be home tomorrow afternoon, two days earlier than originally planned but health problems have necessitated David making a doctor appointment Thursday afternoon. And at our ages, we're ready to be home again.
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| Welcome to Tennessee!!!! |
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