We departed Goose Pond Marina & Resort this morning a little after 8:00 PM in the fog.  We traveled 53 miles up the Tennessee River today.  The past couple nights we have passed up anchorages in deference to marinas because it's been hot and humid and we want to sleep with the air conditioning on.

We locked through the Knickajack Lock, the last lock before Chattanooga.  Another five miles and we arrived at Hales Bar Marina & Resort in Guild, TN.  Hales is quite a large resort with an expansive marina. There are cabins on the mountain and floating cabins, mini golf, a pool, golf course and on-site restaurant, as well.   We understand it is currently in transition with a new owner.  Dock rent is $1 per foot which has been commensurate with other marinas in the river system.  They're very hospitable and friendly here.

Our friends, Lane & Joyce from Makin' Memories are here also and we had dinner together this evening at Shells On The River Restaurant.  We were a little dubious about the restaurant which is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday because it is not much to look at both inside and out.  We were pleasantly surprised with our meals and service.  Our waitress was friendly and efficient.  Lane and Joyce ordered catfish dinners and Ralph and I shared a 14 oz. rib eye steak and ordered additional sides of a baked potato and salad for me.  Our steak was absolutely delicious.  I don't know how it was seasoned, but it was excellent and Lane and Joyce ate every scrumptious bite of their catfish dinners, as well.  We wish them much success.

After dinner, Lane and Joyce came to our boat for ice cream and cookies and we had much lively conversation about everything.  It was so nice to share an evening with them again.

No "foodie fotos" today:

Shells On The River Restaurant -- not much to look at inside or out but the food was excellent and so was the service.

I like this view behind the boat

Entering Knickajack Lock

Lock doors closed behind us

This is the old dam -- it is said to be haunted and was featured on a paranormal tv program recently

Approaching Hales Bar Marina & Resort

These are 1, 2 & 3 bedroom floating cabins for rent -- they're quire popular on the Tennessee River

Leaving Goose Pond Marina in the fog this morning

The changing landscape

John Snodgrass Bridge