Tennessee River: Sparkling Gem of the South

For over a decade photographer and pilot, Ron Lowery, has used his aerial artistry to capture the beauty and romance of the Tennessee River. Virtually living in the sky for hundreds of hours flying his open-cockpit plane, he has produced this book of stunning photographs, revealing the vibrant heartland of the South in all four seasons.

Starting at the river s humble origins in the Appalachian Mountains near Knoxville, this book follows along the river s 652 mile, fickle journey south into Alabama, then tracing it as it turns north to join the Ohio River in Kentucky.

Lowery shows how the river and its watershed known as the Tennessee Valley nourish the landscape and lives of people in seven states by providing everything from energy to recreation. From his tree-top level shots of wildlife and waterfalls to altitudes above 10,000 feet for abstracts of canyons and clouds, he shows us perspectives few have ever seen.

With its embossed copper foil cover and 144 pages of maps, rich photos and enhanced with poetic narrative, this book is truly a treasure for the South as well as all of America to embrace.