Sandi Asplund

Evening reflections at Heritage Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The historic Read House Hotel on Broad Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Robert Redden Foot Bridge located in Rome, Georgia, U.S.A., is also known locally as the “Lock Bridge." It is a preserved Central of Georgia Railway swing bridge that spans the Oostanaula River at the confluence of the Etowah and Coosa rivers. Affectionately called the “Lock Bridge,” it has become a symbol of love in Rome—couples fasten locks to the bridge to commemorate their commitment.

Beautiful sights and sounds capturing an upward view as we walked toward Rockefeller Center and Times Square in New York City, New York, U.S.A.

One of the many trains in wait for tours of the Chattanooga Valley at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Station in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Walnut Street Walking Bridge, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA - connects downtown Chattanooga to the Northshore going across the Tennessee River.

The Tipton-Fillauer, located at the intersection of First Street N.W. and Broad Street, in Cleveland, Tennessee, was built in 1890 by William Sharon Tipton, who was the founder of the Cleveland Herald. He served as editor of that paper for 30 years.

Sunset at the sunflower fields in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

Aubie Smith Farms features a massive 34-acre sunflower field with roughly 875,000 blooms located in Ooltewah, Tennessee. The blooms start early July and retire by the end of July. each year.

The Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee. is is one of Chattanooga’s most beloved public places. Built in 1890, the bridge has stood the test of time, a symbol and connection to some of Chattanooga’s most proud and more troublesome times. This was the bridge just prior to it being closed for major renovation and is set for grand opening the end of September 2026.

Exterior view of the historic Warehouse Row in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It has evolved from a Civil War fortification and turn-of-the-century warehouse hub into a premier mixed-use lifestyle center. Today, it anchors the city's Southside, housing popular retailers, offices, and restaurants.

Inside the historic Warehouse Row, located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Historic court house in Rome, George.

The New York City Metropolitan area. The bustling business area on State Street.