Thursday, March 05, 2009

kick it

Something in the News Feed on Facebook intrigued me last week. One of my acquaintances posted a note titled "Memphis Bucket List" containing items such as "been to Graceland" and "met Justin Timberlake." There were also dozens of things that would only make sense to a Memphis resident. Technically, it is a meme for other Memphians to mark off their own accomplishments.

It got me started writing my own Knoxville Bucket List. It's not groundbreaking or anything, it's just for fun. All of the 25 items listed so far are things I've already done. I deliberately kept the focus on Knoxville, although it certainly would be worth writing an East Tennessee Bucket List too. Also, I have only listed things that could still be accomplished in the future. In other words, I left off "met Cas Walker," even though I think it would have been interesting to have met the man. I invite you to add to the list via the comments section and to help me think of the things I haven't done yet. If you want to turn it into a meme, copy and paste the list into your own blog or Facebook note and put an X next to the things you've done.

my Knoxville Bucket List
Okay, your turn!

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6 Comments:

Anonymous Taylor C. said...

I've done quite a few of those things, even the Tina Wesson and David Keith tasks. Those encounters were pure luck. David Keith was on my flight to Atlanta, and Tina was just shopping in Best Buy. This was during her Survivor season also, so that made it even cooler.

3/05/2009  
Anonymous Taylor C. said...

Came up with my own 25 List East Tennesse/ Knoxville Style:

-been to the Fantasy of Trees
-ride the Ober Gatlinburg tram
-drive on the Foothills Parkway during the fall
-ice skate on Market Square
-been to Dollywood
-go through the World's Fair Park fountain
-been to the Chocolate Factory for Chocolate Covered Strawberries
-been to Alcoa's Freedomfest (cancelled this year)
-been to the American Museum of Science & Energy
-go down the Parkway in Pigeon Forge (and get stuck in traffic)
-been to a Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performance
-been to the Foothills Fall Festival
-been to a local high school rivalry football game
-seen an IMAX film at the Pinnacle
-been to the Museum of Appalachia
-walk down "The Strip" on a UT game day
-ben able to not pay more than $10 to park for a UT Game
-play mini-golf in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
-eaten at Big Ed's Pizza
-been to an event at The Foundry
-eaten at the Ye Olde Steak House
-been to Tanger Outlet Stores in Sevierville
-been to a party at Zuma Fun Center (formerly Celebration Station)
-puchased candy from Mast General Store
-eaten a burger from Long's

I hope there aren't any repeats from your list!

3/05/2009  
Blogger Frank Murphy said...

What a great list Taylor! I share a few of your experiences. I have also:

-been to the Fantasy of Trees
-been to Dollywood
-been to the Chocolate Factory
-been to the American Museum of Science & Energy
-go down the Parkway in Pigeon Forge (and get stuck in traffic)
-been to a Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performance
-been to a local high school rivalry football game
-seen an IMAX film at the Pinnacle
-eaten at Big Ed's Pizza
-been to an event at The Foundry
-been to Tanger Outlet Stores in Sevierville
-been to a party at Zuma Fun Center
-purchased candy from Mast General Store
-eaten at Long's

3/05/2009  
Blogger Somethings Gotta Give said...

Hey Frank! Thanks for the Tennessee Valley Fair shout out...... hope things are going well. -Kim

3/06/2009  
Anonymous Sean said...

Good Post Frank! Here's mine. I tried to keep from repeating any of the others.

-hiked to the top of House Mountain
-attended a Blue Plate Special at WDVX
-seen a movie at the Tennessee Theater
-bought a CD from the Disc Exchange
-attended Happy Hollerplaooza
-Spent a New Year's Eve on Market Square
-seen the Red Pandas at the Knoxville Zoo.
-ate lunch at Big Fatty's
-ate lunch at Garret's Downtown Deli
-had Spaghetti at Louis'
-attended a cupcake tasting at Magpies
-watched the WIVK Christmas Parade
-ate a hot doughnut (or 2!) from Krispy Kreme
-participated in the Relay for Life at World's Fair Park
-attended a taping of Tennessee Shines at the Bijou Theater
-attended a show at the Laurel Theater
-been to the East Tennessee History Center
-attended Greek Fest
-attended the Southern Appalachian International Film Festival
-attended the Knoxville Opera's Rossini Festival
-attended the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Pellissippi State
-Seen Pat Head Summit at the Fresh Market in Bearden
-Took a train ride on the Three Rivers Rambler
-competed in Knoxville's Krystal Square Off at the Tennessee Valley Fair against Crazy Legs Conti and Eater X (I lost, but I ate 15 in 8 minutes and got a t-shirt)
-had a heart operation at Park West Medical Center!

3/08/2009  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just a few off the top of my head...
- ice skating in Market Square
- played Cornhole beside UT stadium
- Eaten Menchie's frozen yogurt
- cupcake from Cities Cupcake
- Watched fireworks from a boat on the lake

8/30/2009  

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