Believe it or not, we met at a freshwater mussel conference. We had known of each other through work and briefly met at previous work meetings but things really sparked dancing to bluegrass and talking of freshwater mussel conservation in the misty chalets high above Gunterville Lake, AL in March of 2015. Andrew had recently moved to Knoxville TN from Alabama only two hours away from Asheville. A relationship actually seemed possible! Our first official date was the Rhythm and Blooms Festival in Knoxville. It was full of great music and some of Rachael's nearest and dearest girlfriends. We quickly bonded over similar musical taste and a love for hiking and the outdoors. Five years later, we are still in love and excited to take our relationship to the next step. Matrimony!