Clifton Marina, Clifton, Tennessee

Some of the shale rock along the banks of the river.

An interesting sign for a marina that we passed along the way

Many houses along the river bank seemed to be built on a very high foundation, with the living quarters in the top, we assume for flooding.

Travelled from Cuba Landing to Clifton today, a distance of 49 miles. Thought we would leave around 8 this morning, but the temperature was in the 30's, and the river was foggy, only cleared around 9. Had a beautiful trip to Clifton. Was about to say downriver, but in fact, on the Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers, we are travelling upstream, even though we are heading south. Kentucky lake proper ended just after we left Cuba Landing, so we were travelling on the Tennessee River itself. Met only one tow today, the river is very quiet except for fishermen. The shores of the river are  mostly gray limestone and shale ledges, with trees on top. Clifton was at one time a major port, but now is just a small town. Our book says that in 1843, a vote was held to determine the capital of Tennessee, and Clifton lost by only one vote. It was also the home of T.S. Stribling, who wrote many novels and short stories, and whose book, "The Store" won a Pulitzer prize in 1933.
We went for a walk into town; needed warm jackets to travel this morning, by this afternoon we were in shorts and T-shirts. Nice to have the sun. Tonight, we met another couple who just started the loop from Wisconsin, and Art and Kathy on Fortuity came in late this afternoon. We all got together for snacks this, then we joined Nancy and Eddie for dinner.