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SCantiGOP

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15. One branch of my family was from East Tenn.

Reply to AwakeAtLast (Reply #5)

Sat Jun 3, 2023, 10:49 PM

Jun 2023

I asked them if it was opposition to slavery that kept them from supporting the South.
They thought that was funny. They said everyone was too poor in that area to own slaves, and didn’t want to fight for rich planters and distant governments that they weren’t connected to.

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I'm on vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee [View all] AwakeAtLast Jun 2023 OP

Time spent in the Smokies is never wasted Bayard Jun 2023 #1

We have had a great time! AwakeAtLast Jun 2023 #2

Tennessee used to be a progressive state SCantiGOP Jun 2023 #3

We went through the local artist colony tour AwakeAtLast Jun 2023 #5

One branch of my family was from East Tenn. SCantiGOP Jun 2023 #14

One branch of my family was from East Tenn. SCantiGOP Jun 2023 #15

I was there many years ago dflprincess Jun 2023 #4

I will put that on our list for next time. AwakeAtLast Jun 2023 #6

Cherokee NC to Gatlinburg is a great drive. Did it on bicycle once. Silent Type Jun 2023 #7

We did that on Thursday! AwakeAtLast Jun 2023 #8

I've been going there/nearby since 1950s. Gatlinburg itself, got old though. Silent Type Jun 2023 #10

Sounds like you guys had a great time! Beautiful country Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #11

My grandparents went on vacation every year to Cherokee and I often went with them as 9 year MLAA Jun 2023 #12

We Were There About 5 Years Ago ChoppinBroccoli Jun 2023 #9

That is so funny! Went to Niagara and into Canada Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2023 #13

tennessee pastballs Jun 2023 #16

The last one you listened to 🌹💀🌹 JackSabbath Jun 2023 #19

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jul 2023 #22

Nashville videohead5 Jun 2023 #17

I still need to climb Lount LeConte to the top Norbert Jun 2023 #18

You are a brave soul KentuckyWoman Jun 2023 #20

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