Today's Route From the Commodore Yacht Club to Nashville
The nickname Volunteer State came from the large number of Tennesseans that fought in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican American War. In the later, 2,800 volunteers were sought and 30,000 signed up!
Broadway Famous for its Bars with Live Music
Flowers on Cedar Knob
The Capital Building
In June of 1861 Tennessee votes to join the Confederate states. Eight short months later Nashville is the first state capital to be captured by Union troops.
Nellie Looking at Downtown Nashville
19 miles (8.8 miles as the crow flies) today and 2,955 miles into the journey. DBH
