Learned a lot about Knoxville, Tennessee in this video! Been there once but not downtown or on the trails. Even learned the real lyrics to Rocky top…. except for the last word of the song. How dare you just walk out the door and leave us wondering LOL. Still watching all your videos in Kingsport, TN. 👍
You are a real sports fan I love it hahaha. Thank you for the review. Kind of an odd set of trails but if I'm ever in Knoxville seems like the riverwalk would be cool!
Regarding the memories of eating out as a child has everything to do with your loss of sensitivity of your taste buds. I recall the same foods that used to be so tasty, now just don't have the same impact as before.
@@joyfultrails I recall vividly the first time I ate raw onions inside a BK burger. It was such a strong taste that I hated it. I was about 11. Later on as an adult I devoured Whoppers with no problem and actually enjoyed the taste.Also you find yourself adding more seasonings cause foods taste more bland as you age.
Shoney's got its start in good old Charleston, WVa just like me. I was born there in 1961. Shoney's started in 1947. I remember eating there with my family too. The burgers had a special sauce in those days. Today our Shoney's is open late into the night to attract after hours customers. People still enjoy the breakfast buffet. I haven't had a hot fudge cake in years. I hope yours was good.
Your filming / editing and music choices are so great. Are you a professional ? I like your brief background info about the area you’re discussing. Also your humor is hysterical. Very refreshing uplifting . You inspire me to want to get on the trail. Keep up the good work.
Looks like an interesting place for certain. So I have a couple of questions, when you travel, how do you keep your bike safe when in a restaurant or in the hotel and secondly, what kind of bike do you enjoy riding?
These look like good questions for the responding to comments segment on a future video… 😬 as for restaurants, I just try to sit where I can keep an eye on the car. Sometimes, if you back your car into a parking place, you can sort of pin the bike up against a wall. And sometimes I have actually used my combination lock to link the bike up to the bike carrier. That way if somebody tried to steal it, it would really be a hassle and they would probably give up and move on. As for hotels… I’ve started calling ahead now and getting a verbal commitment from them that it’s OK for me to keep the bike in my room. I would never consider leaving it outside overnight. It’s a Townie men’s 7-D step-over. And I love it!
Good one. I was at that world’s fair back then. I was raised in Bristol Tennessee and been to many games at Neyland and matter of fact my first game my dad took me to see them play Alabama and there was wooden bleachers in the end zone. Yep I am that old 😂. You are 30 minutes from Clemson, I am 2 miles from Death Valley 😏. You play some great music with your vlogs. Always well done and a great sense f humor makes them always enjoyable. We have only done Swamp Rabbit and Doodle. If you had one trail that is as good as Swamp Rabbit what would you suggest. Thanks again.
Thanks for the encouragement. I’ve never actually been to a game at Neyland. My son is wanting us to go see them play Alabama there one year. College football games have gotten so expensive. You have to pick and choose your spots carefully. At least I do! A good trail to me that is similar to the swamp rabbit trail would be the thermal belt rail trail in Forest City North Carolina and also the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in downtown Charlotte. Of course, Virginia Creeper is in a league of its own but it’s an unpaved nature trail.
Thanks! I’m gonna be honest with you… I’m not a tech head. I’m more about the creative aspect of shot composition than I am about specs and technical settings. So when I got that camera, I just watched RUclips videos and set it up like whatever guys were recommending on RUclips … but mostly I just run it in auto. Because I only use it in daylight and usually in good weather so I don’t have to worry about changing it for low light situations. I think I shoot in 5.7 K/30 frames per second.
@joyfultrails I've seen the "rumors" and I'm curious to get some facts. Which of course also means price. Have you always had that eye for composition or did you learn it?
After watching your (Murvul), Maryville Greenway trail video, I decided to check out the Knoxville one. Again, great job! You know, with "Open Carry" here, you were talking a chance riding around Knoxville with an Alabama hoody on, Ha! Keep 'em coming.
Interestingly, the New York Times writer who called Knoxville “a scruffy little city” also visited in the winter. Most places in this part of the country don’t put on their best face without foliage or green grass. I think that’s why Knoxville started the Dogwood Arts Festival, a springtime celebration with driving trails that show off the less scruffy places in a beautiful time of year.
Thanks! It really is a nice place to visit. And there are several trails in the immediate Knoxville area as well as surrounding the town, on the outskirts.
Nice video. I think all that stuff is new since I lived in Knoxville in 1990. There's another greenway that runs 2 miles west of downtown starting at Tyson Park that I used to use every day. PS. I live near Clemson too. At least we both have orange, lol. But I like Alabama whenever they're not playing my Vols. 🙂
Hey Scott! Another great video and thanks for featuring our city. Enjoy your quirky sense of humor, and we won't hold it against you for being a Bama fan as long as you don't mention Lane Kiffin. Come on back sometime and we can sing Rocky Top as a duo.
Great video. Back in May of 2019, I was on a road trip to Texas and rode trails on the way. Sadly I was behind schedule and skipped Knoxville, what a fool I was.
Even though you didn't sing or play the song, dangit, it's still stuck in my head. Odd lyrics, though lol. Gotta play Tiger Rag a few times to get it cleaned from the brain. Go TIgers!
I had never heard the words until now. What a weird song! And the second verse is all about corn whiskey and moonshine. And that’s their football team’s fight song! You can’t make this stuff up. 😂
Was really, really enjoying your video until you spoiled it with a political caption calling the UT Student Centrr”Woke Indoctrination Center”. Really? You had to go there? What was the point of making your video so divisive when it was so positive?
That’s what I call pretty much all colleges and universities. Yes, even Alabama. Because that’s what they are. They’ve been completely taken over by leftists. Even a liberal like Bill Maher says that “there is a rot in America, and it’s coming from academia.” Now there are a few here and there - such as Liberty University in Virginia and Hillsdale College, to name a couple - that aren’t that way. So if I’m ever gonna mention a college I always go on their website to confirm and usually within two or three clicks I can find the craziest woke nonsense you ever heard … I don’t even have to go digging for it. They proudly put it out on the web for all to see. I hope my opinion of today’s “higher ed” doesn’t kill your enjoyment of the videos.
I remember visiting the World’s Fair in Knoxville. Nice trail. Love Rocky Top. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Learned a lot about Knoxville, Tennessee in this video! Been there once but not downtown or on the trails. Even learned the real lyrics to Rocky top…. except for the last word of the song. How dare you just walk out the door and leave us wondering LOL. Still watching all your videos in Kingsport, TN. 👍
Ha! Good ole Rocky Top… 😂
Yes it is great fun, like to do it again
I've been to ride trails in Knoxville twice. It's a good time.
Looks like an amazing trail. We plan on doing this trail in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much for sharing!
Cool! You will have a blast.
You are a real sports fan I love it hahaha. Thank you for the review. Kind of an odd set of trails but if I'm ever in Knoxville seems like the riverwalk would be cool!
Yes! If you’re ever in Knox-Vegas, definitely try to ride the downtown Trails. 😊
Regarding the memories of eating out as a child has everything to do with your loss of sensitivity of your taste buds. I recall the same foods that used to be so tasty, now just don't have the same impact as before.
You may be onto something there… makes sense.
@@joyfultrails I recall vividly the first time I ate raw onions inside a BK burger. It was such a strong taste that I hated it. I was about 11. Later on as an adult I devoured Whoppers with no problem and actually enjoyed the taste.Also you find yourself adding more seasonings cause foods taste more bland as you age.
Shoney's got its start in good old Charleston, WVa just like me. I was born there in 1961. Shoney's started in 1947. I remember eating there with my family too. The burgers had a special sauce in those days. Today our Shoney's is open late into the night to attract after hours customers. People still enjoy the breakfast buffet. I haven't had a hot fudge cake in years. I hope yours was good.
Your filming / editing and music choices are so great. Are you a professional ? I like your brief background info about the area you’re discussing. Also your humor is hysterical. Very refreshing uplifting . You inspire me to want to get on the trail. Keep up the good work.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching. 🙂
Looks like an interesting place for certain.
So I have a couple of questions, when you travel, how do you keep your bike safe when in a restaurant or in the hotel and secondly, what kind of bike do you enjoy riding?
These look like good questions for the responding to comments segment on a future video… 😬 as for restaurants, I just try to sit where I can keep an eye on the car. Sometimes, if you back your car into a parking place, you can sort of pin the bike up against a wall. And sometimes I have actually used my combination lock to link the bike up to the bike carrier. That way if somebody tried to steal it, it would really be a hassle and they would probably give up and move on. As for hotels… I’ve started calling ahead now and getting a verbal commitment from them that it’s OK for me to keep the bike in my room. I would never consider leaving it outside overnight. It’s a Townie men’s 7-D step-over. And I love it!
Good one. I was at that world’s fair back then. I was raised in Bristol Tennessee and been to many games at Neyland and matter of fact my first game my dad took me to see them play Alabama and there was wooden bleachers in the end zone. Yep I am that old 😂. You are 30 minutes from Clemson, I am 2 miles from Death Valley 😏. You play some great music with your vlogs. Always well done and a great sense f humor makes them always enjoyable. We have only done Swamp Rabbit and Doodle. If you had one trail that is as good as Swamp Rabbit what would you suggest. Thanks again.
Thanks for the encouragement. I’ve never actually been to a game at Neyland. My son is wanting us to go see them play Alabama there one year. College football games have gotten so expensive. You have to pick and choose your spots carefully. At least I do! A good trail to me that is similar to the swamp rabbit trail would be the thermal belt rail trail in Forest City North Carolina and also the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in downtown Charlotte. Of course, Virginia Creeper is in a league of its own but it’s an unpaved nature trail.
And another absolutely gorgeous video. You have an amazing eye for composing your shots. What settings are you running on your X3?
Thanks! I’m gonna be honest with you… I’m not a tech head. I’m more about the creative aspect of shot composition than I am about specs and technical settings. So when I got that camera, I just watched RUclips videos and set it up like whatever guys were recommending on RUclips … but mostly I just run it in auto. Because I only use it in daylight and usually in good weather so I don’t have to worry about changing it for low light situations. I think I shoot in 5.7 K/30 frames per second.
Rumor has it that the X4 is coming out this week!!! My money’s gonna start burning a hole in my pocket!
@joyfultrails I've seen the "rumors" and I'm curious to get some facts. Which of course also means price.
Have you always had that eye for composition or did you learn it?
Another good video!
Thanks, man. There was a lot of orange everywhere I looked… But I managed somehow… 😂
@@joyfultrails 😂😂👍🏼
When a sign says that the stream fails bacteriological standards one wonders whose been making deposits there.
😂
After watching your (Murvul), Maryville Greenway trail video, I decided to check out the Knoxville one. Again, great job! You know, with "Open Carry" here, you were talking a chance riding around Knoxville with an Alabama hoody on, Ha! Keep 'em coming.
Wow...GREAT point...I did not consider that! Ha!
Interestingly, the New York Times writer who called Knoxville “a scruffy little city” also visited in the winter. Most places in this part of the country don’t put on their best face without foliage or green grass. I think that’s why Knoxville started the Dogwood Arts Festival, a springtime celebration with driving trails that show off the less scruffy places in a beautiful time of year.
I need to visit again in Springtime or Fall!
You did a beautiful job of artistically capturing the beauty of this trail and history of Knoxville. Makes me want to ride there!
Thanks! It really is a nice place to visit. And there are several trails in the immediate Knoxville area as well as surrounding the town, on the outskirts.
Nice video. I think all that stuff is new since I lived in Knoxville in 1990. There's another greenway that runs 2 miles west of downtown starting at Tyson Park that I used to use every day.
PS. I live near Clemson too. At least we both have orange, lol. But I like Alabama whenever they're not playing my Vols. 🙂
SEC! SEC! 😬 Thanks for watching…
Hey Scott! Another great video and thanks for featuring our city. Enjoy your quirky sense of humor, and we won't hold it against you for being a Bama fan as long as you don't mention Lane Kiffin. Come on back sometime and we can sing Rocky Top as a duo.
Ha! I actually have a soft spot in my heart for Lane, believe it or not. I'm not sure why...! I do enjoy riding in Knoxville. Lots of good options!
Ok, that was pretty funny!
I saw that, syrup on your sausage! I learned that from my dad with slab of Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp on the side. Still do it today 60 yrs. later.
Yep!
What would you say is the ballpark total mileage if you ride all those trails? Great video.
Oooo… I’m really not sure. Let me check with Jerry from a Knoxville cycling group. We’re friends on Facebook and I’m sure he would know…
Have you tried Waccamaw neck Greenway Murrell Inlet or Potomac bike trail Washington DC?
Not yet! But those are good ones to add to my list. The list keeps growing!
@@joyfultrails we love your videos.
Great video. Back in May of 2019, I was on a road trip to Texas and rode trails on the way. Sadly I was behind schedule and skipped Knoxville, what a fool I was.
Wow...a LONG road trip, riding trails along the way. That sounds like a GREAT idea!
Even though you didn't sing or play the song, dangit, it's still stuck in my head. Odd lyrics, though lol. Gotta play Tiger Rag a few times to get it cleaned from the brain. Go TIgers!
I had never heard the words until now. What a weird song! And the second verse is all about corn whiskey and moonshine. And that’s their football team’s fight song! You can’t make this stuff up. 😂
Beautiful view of the bridges in Knoxville! But the 360-camera views of the trail ride are very distorted.
Come to Charlotte!
Nice! 🚲👍
Thanks! 👍
U.T. tore down the nice oid student center and replaced it with the antiseptic center.
Can do without the Woke Indoctrination Center about U.T.
I wish it wasn’t. But they all are. Even Alabama…
@@joyfultrails Anti-woke=bigot.
Correct, UT academically woke. So sad.
@@ecdriver6595 Yeah, they pretty much all are these days. 👎
Was really, really enjoying your video until you spoiled it with a political caption calling the UT Student Centrr”Woke Indoctrination Center”. Really? You had to go there? What was the point of making your video so divisive when it was so positive?
That’s what I call pretty much all colleges and universities. Yes, even Alabama. Because that’s what they are. They’ve been completely taken over by leftists. Even a liberal like Bill Maher says that “there is a rot in America, and it’s coming from academia.” Now there are a few here and there - such as Liberty University in Virginia and Hillsdale College, to name a couple - that aren’t that way. So if I’m ever gonna mention a college I always go on their website to confirm and usually within two or three clicks I can find the craziest woke nonsense you ever heard … I don’t even have to go digging for it. They proudly put it out on the web for all to see. I hope my opinion of today’s “higher ed” doesn’t kill your enjoyment of the videos.