Friends and family been promising to visit you here in The Volunteer State?
This summer brings one of the best excuses to make that journey and discover all Tennessee offers.
Monday, August 21 a good swath of the state will be directly in the path of one of the most anticipated of all celestial events: a total eclipse of the sun!
For almost three minutes early that afternoon the sun will be transformed into a black sphere, surrounded by its dramatic, blazing corona. For young and old, observer and photographer, it’s an opportunity to experience what is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event, right here at home
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| The path of the total eclipse through Tennessee |
Total solar eclipses are so rare in any part of the world that people plan and communities promote vacations and tours around them. Nashville, the largest American city in the path of full totality, has already taken that lead, billing itself as the Music City Total Eclipse on its tourism website, complete with a countdown clock. Tennessee’s celebrated state parks are also talking it up, with a page devoted to the eclipse, including duration for observers in each park.
Wherever you live, you can also find out when and how long the eclipse will be visible in your area on sites like The Great American Eclipse and Eclipse2017.or
So here’s your opportunity: Get those invitations out now.
And, start praying for blue skies next August 21.
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