The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

Amazing taxidermy dioramas from the 1960s in a cement building meant to look like an ice cave.

The world's longest known cave system.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

A unique home built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell that also served as a military hospital.

Once a bustling cotton factory, this early 20th-century building is now home to a thriving artspace.

Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.

An ode to iconic Nashville locations.

In 1912, a broken section of the reservoir wall released millions of gallons of water and destroyed many homes downhill.

A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.

A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.

For decades these polar bears have roamed all around a Nashville neighborhood.

This church houses the “incorrupt” body of its founding Bishop.

A bronze sculpture honors the 12 black students who attended the first integrated public high school in the segregated South.

This quirky local sculpture is quite literally a fish out of water.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.