This past weekend Jamie and I attended the 2018 PickTN Conference in Chattanooga, TN. Being busy newbie farmers leaves us little time for couple getaway weekends, so we made the most of it and found some interesting places to stop along the way.

The first place we found was Mooney’s Emporium in Monteagle, TN. The billboard mentioned a yarn shop. I’m a fiberphile, and I needed a hit. Mooney’s didn’t disappoint. There were lovely skeins to admire and pet. Jamie even seemed entertained and let me tell him all about all the different kinds, brands, and colors.

After the Thursday sessions were over we found a great restaurant downtown. It was about a half mile from the hotel and the temperature was around 70 degrees, so we walked, and even ended up eating outside—a special treat for February in the Tennessee mountains. The restaurant was Urban Stack and it was gourmet burgers. There were several different and unique options. It was delicious.

My favorite place of all was one we found on the way home—The Mountain Goat Market, also in Monteagle, TN. Friendly service, colorful and quirky décor, and interesting gift items for purchase. They had pizza, salads, and sandwiches, and many, many desserts to choose from I would recommend some items, but everything we ate was incredible. You really can’t go wrong in ordering. If you’re in or passing through the area, it’s well worth the stop.

We had a great time together and at the conference, but it’s always so nice to come home. I think the animals missed us more than the kids, but it was a close call. Either way it’s good to be home.