Bijou Blues Purple but at the right time

but at the right time of day and with a gorgeous sky

I love how the Smokies are a (snowy) world unto themselves

This was definitely a trail that required TWO hiking sticks (so as not to careen down a sheer rock face into the water)

and I’m happy with its jewel tones and richness

Bijou Blues Purple but at the right timeThe Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee offers a rich history that dates back over two centuries when the parcel upon which it sits was granted to Revolutionary War general James White. First a hotel and later a performance venue, its story is inextricably linked with the growth of Knoxville. Today, the theater offers a wonderful space for enjoying live performances. I caught this moment along Gay Street in Knoxville during a rainy winter