Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
TENNEssEE,s GREAT EXPOSITION.
Commemordtes the Centennial ofaeF Founding Of
ttestase-Rict Resources ot.Ar-ts a'ldSciences
Displabed-TRe Best Routes 10 Nashville
Grand Scenery and Famous Resorts
En- Route.

only in the history of Tennessee. but of
the whole South. 1t illustrates the Won
derful transformation of the South, un-
der the powerful stimtIous of manufac-
turing industries, the consequent i'm
provement of agricultural resources, and
the development of railways. A striking
object lesson in practical economics, this
display of garnered fruits of industry
shows the effect of the magic touch of
capital and energy in the development
and enrichment ofthe South. 1t will af-
ford great practical lesson of priceless
value and prove an excellent stimulus to
futher effort.
The Tennessee Exposition is one OF the
finest ever attempted in the South. The
situation is most admirable. Nashville,
situated in the midst of charming, fer
tile country, is one of the most beautiful
and progressive cities of the South The
grounds are beautiful by nature, and
have been improved by art. The large
and handsome buildings are models OF
architectural skill, and exhibit distinctly
classic taste. Grouped within, and ar
ranged in an artistic manner, are the rich
est resources of the earth, in the raw and
finished state. costly fabrics, rare works
of art, the products of skillful handicraft,
wonderful specimens of natures cabinet,
valuable mineral wealth, and curious rel
les of bygone ages, all of which will at
ford delightful and instructive exper-
fence to visitors. Great success has at
tended the Exposition from the outset.
Nashville is a fine old city, exhibiting
all the signs of modern Improvement, and
is rich in historic memories. The grand
old State Capitol, aclassic model. crowns
an eminence overlooking the handsome
business houses and palatial homes which
grace the city The homes of two great
men, Andrew Jackson James K. Polk,
are still extant 1t is a most attractive
city of cultured and hospitable people.
There are several great educational insti-
tions, of which Vanderbilt University is
most prominent.
In order to see the South at its best
when its fertile fields and wonderful for
ests are Respondent with the beauties of
nature, visit should be made in the
summer. Sweeping swiftly along
through a beautiful country redolent
with the sweet aroma of trees, fruits and
flowers, the journey is most delightful
and the heat is not at all unpleasant
The Tennessee Centennial affords good
opportunity to see the South in all its
glory en- route. To the people of the At
lantic or Middle States there are several
famous routes, which take in the historic
places and noted health resorts. These
routes are: From New York or Boston. by
rail to Washington. or sea voyage to Old
Point Comfort, Va. Old Point at For
tress Monro Hampton
Roads, scene of naval battle between the
Monitor and Merimac, is the prince of
watering places, has fine and delicious
climate, and grand hotels like the Cham
berlein or Hygeia. Near byare Newport
News, Norfolk, seat of the Navy Yard,
and the noted Virginia Beech, which has
an excellent Climb hotel the Princess
Anne. From Norfolk, a pleasant sail
may be made up the James River ofwon-
dGIIIl IllGuiOIlGS " L iOLi
Washington, Richmond and Norfolk,
lines of the Southern Railway system
converge at Salisbury, N. c.. and from
thence the route to Nashville is via Ashe-
vile and Chattanooga. Ashvile, in the
" Land of the Sky" the most fascinating
all the year resort of the country is the
mountainous regions of North Carolina
in the Blue Ridge system. Around Ash
vile are the browning glories of creation,
lofty m ountain ranges, grand cathedral
like peaks, rich with pristine forest growth
and at its feet amid the yawning canons,
the magnificent French broad River uni
ting with lovely Swannanoa wends its
way through a veritable Garden of the
Gods. Asheville a stately little city
perched like crows eyrie high up the
mountain slopes, is the scene of numer-
Gus palatial villas, and score of high
class hotels and good boarding hou ses,
and has all modern improvements and
good spring water. The climate is su-
perb, being pure, dry and bracing, and..is
deliciously cool in July or August. a
great number of clear days, fine climate
and rare scenery are the principle charms
of Ashville, as resort. Its greatest ho-
tel is the Battery Park, one of the best
and most sumPtuously equipped resort
hotels in America. Another delightful
place near Ashville is Hot Springs, located
in charming gorge in the midst of
handsome tree-clad peak. AT this place
is fine hotel, Mountain Park Hotel,
which has excellent facilities for the en-
tertainment of guests, and the admins
teriDg of the very efficacious waters of
the famed thermal springs.
Near Ashville is Biltmore, the site of
the magnificent Biltmore Castle, erected
by George Vanderbilt at cost of 50,
600, 900, situated on an eminenc in the
midst of park of many thousand acres,
on which is an extensive experimental
farm. Not far from Biltmore Castle is
fine and famous hotel, the Kenilworth Inn,
which is one of the most select and finely
kept places in the land.
In the Land of the Sky" also, are
places like Cloudland Hotel, reached from
Johnson City, Tenn; Esseola Inn, Linn
vile, near Cranberry, N. c. and other
noted resorts, at very high altitude.
where life is rendered delightful by the
pure and salubrious mountain air.