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A view of Cades Cove Methodist Church from Rich Mountain Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

The Methodists were not as numerous as Baptists in Cades Cove but there were enough to establish a church by the 1820s. The first church was a log building; it was later replaced with the one seen here in 1902. J.D. McCampbell, a blacksmith and carpenter, built this church in 115 days for $115. He also served as the minister for many years.

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...