Calling the Moon Lyrics

Lyric discussion by wildflowerfever 

Cover art for Calling the Moon lyrics by Dar Williams

I love the line

"As Tennessee wandered in moth-eaten robes"

It's such a specific image, I almost thought it was a reference to something--maybe Tennessee Williams? But I'm not sure how. Or maybe she was in Tennessee when she wrote the song and is personifying the state. Any ideas?

Song Meaning

@wildflowerfever -- My wife and I actually had the opportunity to ask Dar about that line, and she confirmed that it was indeed about Tennessee Williams.