I had an occasion to be in Pulaski, Tenn., today and was looking for a place to enjoy an afternoon cup of coffee. Traveling down a street near the town square I saw a sign for a cafe and bakery and quickly circled around to stop in.
The Common Ground Cafe and Bakery was open. It's home is a beautiful 100-year-old house.
Since it was such a gorgeous autumn day, I decided to sit on the front porch and enjoy my beverage.
When I went inside to pay, I noticed they sell their own made-on-the premises breads -- french, olive-rosemary, Parmesan-jalapeno and several sweet breads such as banana nut:
They also offer for sale a brand of tea I was not familiar with: Yerba Mate. Since I'm always game to try a new one, I asked the nice lady behind the cash register for a recommendation and she kindly offered a sample of each to take home and try before I buy. Wow, not every day you get such an offer!
I left with my six packets or tea and a loaf of bread and noticed that someone has a very green thumb (this is Sweet Potato Vine):
An ancient vehicle was parked in the cafe's parking lot. Wow, been a long time since I've seen one like this!
Driving back through the town's courthouse square, I managed to shoot a few pictures. The one below is the courthouse:
I have a new app on my iPhone that takes a panoramic view. Here's my debut photo (the sign was in my way; makes it look like two pictures unfortunately; I'm learning!):
Not sure is "National" is an old theater or retail shop. Beside it is Reeves drugstore.
I particularly liked the "Spitting on Sidewalks Prohibited" sign.
The town is Pulaski is a neat little place. Have you been to any interesting places lately?
Pulaski looks like a charming old town, and I love the yellow house where you found the cafe and bakery. The breads and teas all look rather special. Is it a "tourist" town? We always enjoy those special little places.
ReplyDeleteNo, not a tourist town. Really small town, pop. only about 8.000. Very old town founded in 1809. It is (infamously)known as the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan in 1865 but has come a long way since then. The town has a wonderfully old-fashioned feel about it.
DeleteYou've made me feel as if I'd visited Pulaski with you! Cool pictures.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of Yerba Mate, but never tried it. Sniffed it, though. My husband's grandmother was married to a Ship's Captain, and he used to smuggle it back to Seattle from Brazil. I was told it used to be considered a drug(?), and was illegal. (Probably 50 years ago.) But then, I am pretty gullible.
That tale may very well be true. Much of the tea is grown and harvested in Brazil Don't know for sure about the drug or illegal issues.
DeleteWhat a fun place! I lived in TN for a few years and don't recall hearing Pulaski! Wish I had. I love your new iphone with panormic capabilities. I have not been to any place interesting lately...and sadly...but I am not complaining. : )
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Sanda!
It's way south in Tenn., just above the Ala. state line, about 60 miles (est.) south of Nashville. And I look forward to experimenting with the panoramic view photos. I love staying around home too!
DeleteI always enjoy the little old fashioned towns we come across. Or even the "old town" sections of some of the bigger places. Looks like you picked a great spot to stop for tea.
ReplyDeleteDarla
It was a neat place for a cuppa. Their food looked delicious and I want to go back for lunch one day. Love restaurants in older houses.
ReplyDeleteDelightful town,we are seeing many of your towns,and local people being interviewed on tv by our UK reporters due to your elections.
ReplyDeleteThe last place we visited was Herefordford cathedral which was built in 1107 some parts still standing,it houses the Mappa Mundi (13th century map of the world) and the composer Elgar performed his first piece of music there.We were there to listen to his music sang by the cathedral choir. Ida
I will be so glad when the elections are finally over!
DeleteWhat a delightful visit that surely was to Herefordford cathedral. Must have been very special listening to that music in that ancient place.