There's a Lot to Love about Bonnie Kate in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Welcome!

Greg and I had driven past Bonnie Kate in Elizabethton, Tennessee several times before we found some extra time to stop by a few days ago, and we're glad we did!  What is Bonnie Kate?  It's a cafe, a pub, and a theater, all in one building!

Dining outside is available if one is so inclined.

We were there for lunch which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Greg had a cheeseburger and French fries, and I had chicken salad with fresh fruit.

One thing we really love about the Bonnie Kate cafe is that they try to use farm-fresh local organic produce.

They also have homemade desserts.  Yum!

As an added bonus, the staff is friendly and helpful.  Pictured in the foreground is Whitney.

Interesting facts about Bonnie Kate:
-Bonnie Kate was established in 1926.
-They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
-It is ranked number one out of 62 restaurants in Elizabethton by TripAdvisor.
-It received the Certificate of Excellence for 2014.

The theater is being renovated.  (Donations can be made online or in person.) It is really beneficial to the community as, in addition to concerts, it is also available for recitals, meetings, dinners, reunions, parties, etc.

We'll have to go back another time to take in one of their live shows.

Show times and other info about the cafe, pub, and theater are on several related websites.  See F.Y.I. below for details.

F.Y.I.
Bonnie Kate (Cafe, Pub, and Theater)
115 South Sycamore St.
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 297-1054 (cafe)
(423)543-1933 (theater)
www.thebonniekate.com

Positive thought: "Be in love with your life.  Every minute of it." -Jack Kerouac
Thanks for visiting!  Until next Sunday, Becky

The Doe River Inn Bed and Breakfast

I have a special place to share with you today, The Doe River Inn Bed and Breakfast in Elizabethton, Tennessee. 

                                          
Greg and I love B & B's, because they are like a home away for home, and the Doe River Inn is no exception.  You feel welcome from the moment you step foot into the lovely old Victorian house which was build in 1894.  "This site was used by the early settlers to ford the river.  The crossing was made by wagons and men on horseback, thus earning the name of  'The Crossover.' "  (taken from the Doe River Inn brochure)

I have pictures to share with you which I took to record our visit.

The inn has beautiful décor throughout.

Our bedroom-

Not only did we have a bedroom, but we also had the whole downstairs which included a kitchen (which we shared with the upstairs visitors), a sunroom with TV, a living room, and a bathroom.

After a peaceful night of rest, Greg and I had breakfast.

                                            We ate our breakfast on fine china.

After we ate, Greg and I enjoyed exploring outside the old house which is located on the bank of the Doe River.

We enjoyed our stay so much at this reasonably priced inn that we decided to return next month.  We're looking forward to this already homey place being even more inviting when the old Victorian will be dressed in its Christmas finery.  (The inn has previously been on the Christmas tour of homes in Elizabethton.)

                  Our Personable Hosts, Innkeepers, Frank and Mary Shepherd

F. Y. I.
The Doe River Inn Bed and Breakfast
217 Academy Street
Elizabethton, Tennessee
423-292-2848
www.doeriverinn.com

Positive thought: Try something new.  You might just love it!
Thanks for visiting!  Until next Sunday, Becky