Flat Laila visits her friend in Tennessee and they go on a tour of Nashville. They visit the Parthenon, an exact replica of the original, and see the large statue of Athena inside. They also ride bikes to the Farmer's Market for lunch. Later, they see the state flag and fountain at the Bicentennial Mall and the State Capitol building. They return to Paris, Tennessee, known for its annual World's Biggest Fish Fry festival. Finally, Flat Laila helps out at her friend's school before returning home to get rest, as she has a trip to Michigan the next day.

1. FLAT LAILA VISITS TENNESSEE
A Big Little Aventure

2. Flat Laila! What are you doing here!? I
was not expecting you! Did you have a
good trip? Welcome to Tennessee!

3. Here’s my home in Henry County
Tennessee. I am so glad you are here!

4. Let’s start in Nashville, TN for a tour.
GREAT idea to rent one of the City
Bikes, Laila! I like the way you think!

5. First, let’s visit the Parthenon.

6. You’re right, Laila! It is huge! It is an exact replica
of the one in Ancient Greece, but it is right here
in Nashville, Tennessee. Inside, there is a 40’
statue of Athena, Greek Goddess of wisdom,
courage, and justice. She’s a big one!

7. What a great idea to ride to the
Farmer’s Market for lunch. We can
also shop for some healthy fruits and
vegetables. You are a very smart little
lady!

8. Those are some spicy looking tacos.
Are you sure you can eat that? Watch
out! Don’t step in the refried beans! 

9. Oh my goodness, Flat Laila! You are
being so corny! That looks like fun!

10. Off to the Bicentennial Mall to see our
Tennessee State Flag!

11. And the fountain! Too bad you did not
bring your bathing suit. Tennessee kids
love to play in that fountain!

12. Here’s our State Capitol. I wish we had
time to go in it for a tour today.

13. Let’s return the bikes and head home.
Buckle up! Safety first! ALWAYS!

14. You’re right, Flat Laila, that building does look
like Batman. In fact, that’s what people call it all
over the state!  This is downtown Nashville
and lower Broadway. Many country music stars
got their first jobs here and still visit.

15. That did not take long. Paris, TN. Home
of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry.

16. Every year, for one week, the town celebrates by
cooking 5 tons of catfish to feed thousands of visitors.
There’s also a parade, a rodeo, a fishing tournament,
several dances, and even catfish races! (The race winning fish is
famous for the week and his or her picture is on the front page of the newspaper.
Whoa!)

17. Paris has a nice historic downtown. There’s
another fountain! Gosh, I wish you had
your bathing suit!

18. Paris, TN also has its very own Eiffel Tower. Built
1/22 to scale of the real tower in Paris, France.
You’re right, Flat Laila! That is neat and would be
fun to climb. Some of my students have done
that! Speaking of students, let’s visit my class!

19. My Henry County High School students always love
guests. Thanks for helping them turn the pages on their
book today, Flat Laila! Reading is so important. Reading
is also fun! Read! Read! Read! Reading a book can take
you everywhere without ever leaving your home.

20. Thanks for helping me take attendance too, Flat Laila!
Being a teacher is hard but rewarding work! Where are
all my students? Probably in the fountain!  We had
better wrap this day up. You have a big trip tomorrow!

21. Goodnight Flat Laila! I loved having you here! Sweet Dreams!
Get some good sleep. It is off to Michigan for you tomorrow!
Next time, bring REAL Laila back with you. I cannot get over
how you two look so much alike!