Introductions - tell us about yourself!

I find that open atheism is hard to find in my neck of the woods. Introduce yourself and tell us something funny about your experience...

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Moore on July 31, 2008 at 10:02pm
G'day all,

As you can tell from my greeting, I am Australian. However, I did live in TN for a year ('90-'91) as a high school exchange student, so consider myself at least a little bit of a Vol. I lived just outside of Athens and went to school at McMinn County HS. Been back to visit a few times, and hopefully will be back over there over the xmas/new year period (finances willing). Hope you don't mind me being a bit of a foreign interloper joining the group :^Þ but I'd like to make connections with fellow atheists in TN.

A bit more about me... I live in Melbourne, AU, and am studying for my BA, majoring in Archaeology & Palaeoanthropology, with minor studies in History (ancient and modern) and Philosophy. Only have two semesters to go and I'll be finished (Yay!). Live alone, except for my sister's dog, Suntar, whom I purloined last year while she was over in the US as an exchange student.

Well, I'll leave it there.

Cheers!
Permalink Reply by Brad Feaker on August 1, 2008 at 10:58am
An Aussie and a Vol fan! Where did you live in TN?
Permalink Reply by Stephen Moore on August 1, 2008 at 11:14pm
I lived just outside of Athens, which is in East TN. It's just off Intestate 75, about halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Permalink Reply by Louis on February 2, 2009 at 10:40pm
Hi, I'm originally from Memphis, and will be moving back there soon. I didn't think there would be anyone other than myself proclaiming atheist in such a religiously drowned area.
Permalink Reply by Brad Feaker on September 19, 2008 at 11:58am
I am surrounded by the fundies too...Welcome.
Permalink Reply by Justin Miller on September 4, 2008 at 10:22pm
My name is Justin and I live in Washington County. I'm 21 and am currently in college. I've been looking for like minded people around here to talk to.
Permalink Reply by Brad Feaker on September 19, 2008 at 11:58am
Hey Justin - sorry for the late welcome but I have been swamped at work and busy with my kids after. Welcome...
Permalink Reply by Trish on September 28, 2008 at 1:03am
Hi, I'm Trish. I'm in the middle of Smithville. Moved here from Florida a little over two years ago and I really love the land and the weather. I have a little story to share but it's late this evening. Just wanted to stop in and say hello.
Permalink Reply by Jonathan on October 5, 2008 at 10:08pm
Hi, all. My name is Jonathan, I am a Winchester, TN native, lived in Huntsville for few years while going to UAH and moved back here about 2 years ago. Check my page for more info. I am seeking others that share similar ideas.
Permalink Reply by A. on December 28, 2008 at 12:45pm
Hiya,

Though a lifelong Memphian, I've had precious few encounters with the overtly religious. Having been sequestered in the Anthropology dept at my university for the past several years helps. Anyway, I haven't noticed anyone else here representing M-Town, so I'll fill that role.
Permalink Reply by Brad Feaker on March 14, 2009 at 11:10am
A,

I live in Collierville - come join us at our monthly MeetUp...link here

Welcome and apologies for taking so long to respond!
Permalink Reply by Brad Feaker on March 14, 2009 at 11:12am
Welcome! I have been through Cookeville many times on the way to Knoxville. That is a very nice part of the state. Good to have you here!

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