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I love taking pictures of the Parthenon and it occurred to me that this was an angle I'd never before seen.

On a personal note, this photo has extra special meaning to me. At the time, my wife was an ICU patient at Centennial Medical Center which is seen along the left of the picture. She nearly died on Feb. 22 but the fine doctors there kept her alive. A month later, she was still in the ICU but not as critical, so I felt comfortable walking around the neighborhood and seeing some of the sights. You can learn more of the experience here:
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The Parthenon (with some of the Nashville Skyline) I love taking pictures of the Parthenon and it occurred to me that this was an angle I'd never before seen. On a personal note, this photo has extra special meaning to me. At the time, my wife was an ICU patient at Centennial Medical Center which is seen along the left of the picture. She nearly died on Feb. 22 but the fine doctors there kept her alive. A month later, she was still in the ICU but not as critical, so I felt comfortable walking around the neighborhood and seeing some of the sights. You can learn more of the experience here: www.facebook.com/MariLynnIan

When I was a kid, this was behind a fence that was always locked when I stopped by.

Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

NCStL Locomotive When I was a kid, this was behind a fence that was always locked when I stopped by. Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

Athena - a statue years in the making
Nashville's first Parthenon was built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. After the Exposition was finished, the grounds became Centennial Park and the Parthenon remained. That building lasted for a couple of decades. It was so popular that it was decided that a more permanent one would be built, and that it should resemble the original as closely as possible. From these days, the idea to have a matching Athena replica was also begun. From there, it took decades to secure enough private funding. Once enough donations had been gathered, the next step was to determine what the original looked like, since it wasn't around any more. Once that was Settled, sculptor Alan LeQuire was given the task of making the 42-foot replica, a process by itself took years. Finally a layer of gold was added to all the appropriate places to finalize the statue circa 1990.

Athena Athena - a statue years in the making Nashville's first Parthenon was built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. After the Exposition was finished, the grounds became Centennial Park and the Parthenon remained. That building lasted for a couple of decades. It was so popular that it was decided that a more permanent one would be built, and that it should resemble the original as closely as possible. From these days, the idea to have a matching Athena replica was also begun. From there, it took decades to secure enough private funding. Once enough donations had been gathered, the next step was to determine what the original looked like, since it wasn't around any more. Once that was Settled, sculptor Alan LeQuire was given the task of making the 42-foot replica, a process by itself took years. Finally a layer of gold was added to all the appropriate places to finalize the statue circa 1990.

The clamshell was a popular date spot in Centennial park for years. Apparently, it had been deemed unsafe a long time ago, and has been fenced in for as long as I can remember.

Centennial Park Clamshell, Nashville The clamshell was a popular date spot in Centennial park for years. Apparently, it had been deemed unsafe a long time ago, and has been fenced in for as long as I can remember.

This Obelisk monument is dedicated to James Robertson, the founder of Nashville in Centennial Park, as Lake Watauga is in the foreground. This is inscribed on the plaque on the obelisk:

James Robertson
Founder of Nashville
"We are the advance guard of civilization. Our way is across the Continent." Robertson-1770

Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, June 28, 1742.
Moved to North Carolina in 1750.
Came to Tennessee in 1769.
Settled Nashville in 1780.
Died in Tennessee Sept 1, 1814.
Reinterred inthe City Cemetery at Nashville, 1825 under authority of the Tennessee Legislature.

James Robertson Obelisk - Centennial Park This Obelisk monument is dedicated to James Robertson, the founder of Nashville in Centennial Park, as Lake Watauga is in the foreground. This is inscribed on the plaque on the obelisk: James Robertson Founder of Nashville "We are the advance guard of civilization. Our way is across the Continent." Robertson-1770 Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, June 28, 1742. Moved to North Carolina in 1750. Came to Tennessee in 1769. Settled Nashville in 1780. Died in Tennessee Sept 1, 1814. Reinterred inthe City Cemetery at Nashville, 1825 under authority of the Tennessee Legislature.

Parthenon at Night Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

Tenn air guard plane, Nashville, Centennial Park Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park. Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

Tennessee Air Gurad Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

The Parthenon and a bench at the John W. Thomas statue

Parthenon Front

Shadow of the Parthenon columns

Parthenon griffin A griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. One appears at each corner of the parthenon.

Parthenon Griffin There is one of these at each corner of the Parthenon. A griffin has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle

Parthenon Detail There is netting in front of the artwork so that chuncks of concrete do not fall onto anybody.

1930's Parthenon Marker

Parthenon Historical Marker

Lake Watauga - Centennial Park

Lake Watauga

Old bridge at Centennial Park During the time of the Centennial Exposition, the Lake Watauga did not stop here and went on beyond the bridge. The Lake was closed off and the other side became the sunken garden. The arch bridge was an engineering challenge at the time. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-picnics/ The 12 Best Places In Tennessee To Go On An Unforgettable Picnic

Duck in Lake Watauga

Ducks and Turtles - Lake Watauga

Get all your ducks in a row. These three waterfowl were having a good day at Lake Watauga in Centennial Park.

Let this be a warning to all of you are planning on ice skating on Lake Watauga in Centennial Park. Wait for it to cool off a little more.

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A young girl and two geese at Lake Watauga

A statue was made of him because he helped to found the Centennial Exposition.

Etched on the statue's Base:

John W. Thomas
1830-1906
A Native of Nashville
Forty-eight years in the service
of the Nashville, Chattanooga &
St. Louis Railway;
President for twenty-two years.
President of the
Tennessee Centennial Exposition,
which resulted in securing
to Nashville this park.
A worthy man in all the lines of life,
An efficient man of affairs,
An upright and eminent citizen,
A Christian and a gentleman.
A friend and a brother
This memorial is erected by the employees of the
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
-1907-

John W. Thomas statue A statue was made of him because he helped to found the Centennial Exposition. Etched on the statue's Base: John W. Thomas 1830-1906 A Native of Nashville Forty-eight years in the service of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway; President for twenty-two years. President of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, which resulted in securing to Nashville this park. A worthy man in all the lines of life, An efficient man of affairs, An upright and eminent citizen, A Christian and a gentleman. A friend and a brother This memorial is erected by the employees of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway -1907-

This is on the southwest side - the left side if you look at the front of the statue.

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Etching on the John W. Thomas Statue. This is on the southwest side - the left side if you look at the front of the statue. This picture was used on my blog here: brentkmoore.blogspot.com/2008/03/green-stuff-for-st-patri...

Another etching of the John W. Thomas statue This one is on the northwest side of the statue - or the right side if you are looking at the statue

Civil War Confederate monument - Centennial Park Duty Done Honor Won 1864-1865

Civil War Confederate Monument Erected 1903

World War I monument I Gave my best to make a better world 1917 - 1918 erected 1923

Ann Robertson Cockrill home Marker

Cockrill Spring historical Marker along the West End entrance to Centennial Park

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NCStL Locomotive Marker

Figures of the NCStL Locomotive

Centennial Park NCStL Locomotive

Concrete boat hull - Centennial Park on the other side in a ladder that you can climb to the top

Marker of the Women's Building - Centennial Park

Marker of the Woman's building - Centennial Park

The Natchez trace was the famous early route from Nashville to Natchez, MS and the endpoint was here in Centennial Park

Marker - End of the Natchez Trace The Natchez trace was the famous early route from Nashville to Natchez, MS and the endpoint was here in Centennial Park

Anne Dallas Dudley historical marker located near the West End entrance of Centennial Park

Major Foster historical marker - Centennial Park

Battle of Nashville marker located in front of the Parthenon - centennial park

Marker of Fulton Arbor - Centennial Park

When I was in elementary school, the Metro Nashville Library had a summer reading program and if you read 30+ books, you's be presented a plastic gold medal here. I think I still have it somewhere.

Centennial Park bandshell When I was in elementary school, the Metro Nashville Library had a summer reading program and if you read 30+ books, you's be presented a plastic gold medal here. I think I still have it somewhere. From the marker:

ReLeaf Nashville replanted more than 6,500 shade trees in ten neighborhoods and fourteen city parks hit by tornadoes on April 16, 1998

From the marker:

ReLeaf Nashville replanted more than 6,500 shade trees in ten neighborhoods and fourteen city parks hit by tornadoes on April 16, 1998

ReLeaf Nashville Plaza From the marker: ReLeaf Nashville replanted more than 6,500 shade trees in ten neighborhoods and fourteen city parks hit by tornadoes on April 16, 1998

Centennial Park Squirrel

Squirrel

Centennial Park garden bench

Ericson Grove Tree from the marker: ERICSON GROVE Celebrating 25 years of deep roots in the community. April 29, 1993

Tree in honor of Patricia Barker from the marker: In memory of Patricia Barker 11-20-47 to 2-18-01 Donated by Nashville area Chamber of Commerce

Flagpole Hill - Centennial Park

Small totem pole, Centennial Park Located near the flagpole at the top of flagpole hill.

Centennial Park big dog park

Basset Hound, Centennial Park dog park Open for business. The nice thing about the Centennial Dog Parks is there are two areas, a small dog park and a big dog park. The other parks are all together, and if we took our Dachshund there, she'd get trampled.

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Open for business. The nice thing about the Centennial Dog Parks is there are two areas, a small dog park and a big dog park. The other parks are all together, and if we took our Dachshund there, she'd get trampled.

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Centennial Park Small Dog Park Open for business. The nice thing about the Centennial Dog Parks is there are two areas, a small dog park and a big dog park. The other parks are all together, and if we took our Dachshund there, she'd get trampled. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: blog.southwindapts.com/around-town/the-city-of-franklin-h...

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This painting depicts what the famous Tennessee Centennial Exposition would have looked like from above. (from A hot air balloon perhaps?) If you are not familiar with the area, this is what is now Centennial Park today, but little has remained the same.

Although we hear it still today, "Athens of the South" was a more prominent nickname for Nashville at the time, so to represent Nashville, a replica of Athen's most prominent building was constructed. The Parthenon is around today, but it is a rebuilt parthenon. Lake Watauga is still around, but is not as large now as it was then. (side note: in the 1920's park officials thought it would be a good idea to put crocodiles in the lake, but people complained when the killed all the ducks.) To the right oif the parthenon is a pyramid representing the city of Memphis.

The exposition lasted over a year and had large crowds. When it was over, the land was sold at a discounted rate to the city of Nashville, and the city's park department was created.

I've seen this image in several places, but this particular reproduction is in the new downtown Nashville Library, there there is also a birds eye view of Downtown Nashville in the 1940's.

Bird's eye view of the 1896 TN Centennial Exposition This painting depicts what the famous Tennessee Centennial Exposition would have looked like from above. (from A hot air balloon perhaps?) If you are not familiar with the area, this is what is now Centennial Park today, but little has remained the same. Although we hear it still today, "Athens of the South" was a more prominent nickname for Nashville at the time, so to represent Nashville, a replica of Athen's most prominent building was constructed. The Parthenon is around today, but it is a rebuilt parthenon. Lake Watauga is still around, but is not as large now as it was then. (side note: in the 1920's park officials thought it would be a good idea to put crocodiles in the lake, but people complained when the killed all the ducks.) To the right oif the parthenon is a pyramid representing the city of Memphis. The exposition lasted over a year and had large crowds. When it was over, the land was sold at a discounted rate to the city of Nashville, and the city's park department was created. I've seen this image in several places, but this particular reproduction is in the new downtown Nashville Library, there there is also a birds eye view of Downtown Nashville in the 1940's.

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The Nashville Early Music Ensemble performed inside of the Parthenon on 10-02-2007 with the 60 ft. tall statue of Athena as the backdrop.

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Nashville Early Music Ensemble performing in the Parthenon The Nashville Early Music Ensemble performed inside of the Parthenon on 10-02-2007 with the 60 ft. tall statue of Athena as the backdrop. For more information on this ensemble, such as upcoming performances, check their website at nashvilleearlymusic.blogspot.com/

on rare occasions, the large doors to the parthenon are opened. The statue of Athena is about 60 ft. tall

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Athena from outside the Parthenon on rare occasions, the large doors to the parthenon are opened. The statue of Athena is about 60 ft. tall Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/nashville/incredible-na... These 20 Incredible Places in Nashville Will Drop Your Jaw To The Floor

Thomas Statue at Night experimenting with low light at Centennial Park in Nashville

This may be a scene of the women's building during the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. This Mural Stretches across a long section of wall around some of the older convention rooms at Opryland hotel.

Centennial exposition mural at Opryland Hotel This may be a scene of the women's building during the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. This Mural Stretches across a long section of wall around some of the older convention rooms at Opryland hotel.

Christmas at Centennial Park #5: Bunny Lights with a squirrel in the background. These were set up in the sunken garden.

Christmas at Centennial Park #4: Flag and Tenn. Air Guard

Christmas at Centennial Park #3: Season's Greetings Seasons Greetings from Metro Par(ks) and Recreation. The parthenon is in the background

I'll drag this picture out again near July 4. There was a big light 500 feet away that was kind of distracting and I was looking for a way to block the light, when I realized I could do it.

Christmas at Centennial Park #1: Self portrait with Flag lights I'll drag this picture out again near July 4. There was a big light 500 feet away that was kind of distracting and I was looking for a way to block the light, when I realized I could do it.

The illuminated parthenon is partially visible in the background. The duck lights on the far left and the far left appear to be missing their head. The lights are supposed to look like a bobbing duck but those lights are out.

Christmas at Centennial Park #2: Duck lights and reflection The illuminated parthenon is partially visible in the background. The duck lights on the far left and the far left appear to be missing their head. The lights are supposed to look like a bobbing duck but those lights are out.

Into the 50's, Harvey's Department store used to have a spectacular nativity scene here. I wish I could have seen it.

Christmas at Centennial Park #6: Red and Green Parthenon Into the 50's, Harvey's Department store used to have a spectacular nativity scene here. I wish I could have seen it.

Christmas at Centennial Park #7: Abstract I don't do pure artisitc shots often, but I had fun with it.

With the Red and Green illuminated Parthenon in the background, there is an area that has several Christmas Trees all decorated with lights of a single color. The white tree is the largest. The closest tree in this picture actually has yellow lights, while the other tree has more of a cranberry color. (There are also green, red and blue trees)

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Christmas at Centennial Park #8: Parthenon and 2 trees With the Red and Green illuminated Parthenon in the background, there is an area that has several Christmas Trees all decorated with lights of a single color. The white tree is the largest. The closest tree in this picture actually has yellow lights, while the other tree has more of a cranberry color. (There are also green, red and blue trees) Hello to anyone who found this here: nashvillest.com/2010/11/19/bright-early-timberrrrrrrrrrr-... Bright & Early: Timberrrrrrrrrrr Edition

Christmas at Centennial Park #9 U.S. Flag lights. This is one of their Christmas decorations, but I'll reuse this photo for Independence Day!

For Christmas, the Parthenon is illuminated with red and green lights, which is seen here reflecting into Lake Watauga. This picture is a 6 second exposure. During this time, two ducks were swimming in the water, one remaining still and the other swimming.

Christmas at Centennial Park #10: Red and Green Parthenon & reflection For Christmas, the Parthenon is illuminated with red and green lights, which is seen here reflecting into Lake Watauga. This picture is a 6 second exposure. During this time, two ducks were swimming in the water, one remaining still and the other swimming.

On April 18, 2008, the Nashville Early Music Ensemble played inside the Parthenon with the 60 foot statue of Athena as the backdrop.

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Nashville Early Music Ensemble plays in the Parthenon On April 18, 2008, the Nashville Early Music Ensemble played inside the Parthenon with the 60 foot statue of Athena as the backdrop. for more information about the Nashville Early Music Ensemble, please check their website at nashvilleEarlyMusic.blogspot.com/

Athena's Snake and sheild inside Part of the 60 foot Athena Statue in the Parthenon at Nashville's Centennial Park

Part of the 42 foot Athena statue inside the replica Parthenon at Nashville's Centennial Park

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Athena's Medusa shield Part of the 42 foot Athena statue inside the replica Parthenon at Nashville's Centennial Park Hello to anyone who found this here: tea.empresschic.com/2014/11/i-carry-your-heart/

Biggest toes in Nashville This is the foot of the Athena Statue inside the Parthenon in Nashville's Centennial Park.

Athena from below and right

Athena and her Medusa shield

Upper view of Athena from Left

Closeup of Athena's head

Athena's Nike Athena is holding Nike in her Right hand. Nike is about as tall as a real person. Notice the snake bracelet.

This is slightly different from the other version as the camera is closer to the statue and looking up. The ceiling lights are more visible, and are either an enhancement or a distraction, depending on your preference

Athena full view (alternate) This is slightly different from the other version as the camera is closer to the statue and looking up. The ceiling lights are more visible, and are either an enhancement or a distraction, depending on your preference

Pink tulip Centennial Park sunken garden

Inside Nashville's Parthenon is this smaller replica of Greek Mythology figures that adorns the top of one of the sides

Parthenon detail replica Inside Nashville's Parthenon is this smaller replica of Greek Mythology figures that adorns the top of one of the sides

some of the "ruins" from the original castings of the Parthenon in Centennial Park. These ruins now are on the inside of the Parthenon.

Nashville Parthenon "Ruins" some of the "ruins" from the original castings of the Parthenon in Centennial Park. These ruins now are on the inside of the Parthenon.

I like waterfowl, but I'm not good at identifying them. :( I'm not sure I had seen a black and white one like this one before. Lake Watauga, Centennial Park, Nashville, TN

A duck I saw at Centennial Park I like waterfowl, but I'm not good at identifying them. :( I'm not sure I had seen a black and white one like this one before. Lake Watauga, Centennial Park, Nashville, TN

This is the NC&StL train that has been on display for many years at Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. This train is here to commemorate the 107 years of service by the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway. When I was a child, instead of a protective shed, was surrounded by a chain-link fence, which never seemed to be open when I was there. If it was unlocked, guests could walk up stairs and go inside.

Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

NC&StL Train, Centennial Park, Nashville This is the NC&StL train that has been on display for many years at Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. This train is here to commemorate the 107 years of service by the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway. When I was a child, instead of a protective shed, was surrounded by a chain-link fence, which never seemed to be open when I was there. If it was unlocked, guests could walk up stairs and go inside. Note: This has been moved and is no longer at Centennial Park.

Trains! Tennessee in G is an exhbit at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville, TN running now through Dec. 2011.

The Trains! exhibit is a unique blending of model trains and some of Tennessee's most iconic locations. The Garden Train exhibit was designed by Paul Busse of Applied Imagination of Alexandria, KY.

Each of the buildings was designed using nature itself, such as sticks, twigs, tree bark, etc... The landscaping consists of over 2,500 tiny trees, shrubs and plants of over 250 varieties. There were seven different model trains running, a Southern Crescent passenger train, a Southern coal train, Chessie freight, Tweetsie Railroad, V&T RR, Thomas the Tank Engine and the Ladybug!

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Cheekwood: Trains! 5 Parthenon and Chessie Trains! Tennessee in G is an exhbit at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville, TN running now through Dec. 2011. The Trains! exhibit is a unique blending of model trains and some of Tennessee's most iconic locations. The Garden Train exhibit was designed by Paul Busse of Applied Imagination of Alexandria, KY. Each of the buildings was designed using nature itself, such as sticks, twigs, tree bark, etc... The landscaping consists of over 2,500 tiny trees, shrubs and plants of over 250 varieties. There were seven different model trains running, a Southern Crescent passenger train, a Southern coal train, Chessie freight, Tweetsie Railroad, V&T RR, Thomas the Tank Engine and the Ladybug! I have a good sampling of the exhibit uploaded on flickr, but you can see all the photos on my website here: seemidtn.com/gallery3/index.php?album=nashville/cheekwood...

Located at Centennial Park by the lake, this 1904 marker commemorates those responsible for making the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897 a success.

Tennessee Centennial Marker Located at Centennial Park by the lake, this 1904 marker commemorates those responsible for making the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897 a success.

The Parthenon

The Parthenon in Spring

I don't know how many times I've been to Centennial Park over the years, but I had missed this all those times until this year - but it's been there this whole time.

According to the Nashville Historical Commission marker #15 erected in 1969:
These wheels used by the Confederacy to grind gunpowder at Augusta, Ga. in 1863-1864 were made in Woolwich, England and shipped on the blockade runner "Spray," via Mobile. After the war Gen. Miles purchased them for use at Sycamore Powder Mills, Cheatham County. They were exhibited at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897.

Power-Grinding Wheels - Centennial Park - Nashville I don't know how many times I've been to Centennial Park over the years, but I had missed this all those times until this year - but it's been there this whole time. According to the Nashville Historical Commission marker #15 erected in 1969: These wheels used by the Confederacy to grind gunpowder at Augusta, Ga. in 1863-1864 were made in Woolwich, England and shipped on the blockade runner "Spray," via Mobile. After the war Gen. Miles purchased them for use at Sycamore Powder Mills, Cheatham County. They were exhibited at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897.

Located at Centennial Park, this is one of three of the bas relief etchings on the 1907 John W. Thomas statue in front of the Parthenon. The man in the relief is holding the famous "The General" steam train from the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. John W. Thomas was the President of NCStL as well as President of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Railroad Bas-Relief Etching on John W. Thomas statue Located at Centennial Park, this is one of three of the bas relief etchings on the 1907 John W. Thomas statue in front of the Parthenon. The man in the relief is holding the famous "The General" steam train from the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. John W. Thomas was the President of NCStL as well as President of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Ski is Double Cola's version of Mountain Dew, although they would call it Lemon Orange Citrus Soda flavored. The original Ski is in the middle. Tropical Ski is in blue on the left with a pineapple mango flavor. Strawberry Lemonade is pink on the right. They also have a Cherry Ski flavor (not pictured).

Double Cola is headquartered in Chattanooga. For some reason, it seems to be most popular in southern middle Kentucky as I found these at an Amish market near Mammoth Cave. This picture was taken in front of the Parthenon at Centennial Park in Nashville.

Three Flavors of Ski Ski is Double Cola's version of Mountain Dew, although they would call it Lemon Orange Citrus Soda flavored. The original Ski is in the middle. Tropical Ski is in blue on the left with a pineapple mango flavor. Strawberry Lemonade is pink on the right. They also have a Cherry Ski flavor (not pictured). Double Cola is headquartered in Chattanooga. For some reason, it seems to be most popular in southern middle Kentucky as I found these at an Amish market near Mammoth Cave. This picture was taken in front of the Parthenon at Centennial Park in Nashville.