Wilhoite Mill 1902 Wheel Located along the Duck River in Marshall County was the site of three mills over the years. This wheel was part of the 1902 mill constructed on higher ground after the original was destroyed by a flood. A belt attached to the wheel transferred power from the turbines below to the mill building. A passage for the belt was trenched through the limestone and can still be seen in the area. Wilhoite was a community that was built up around the area of the mills. Today, all that remains are the building blocks of some of those buildings plus a few pieces of the mills. A trail has been built to access these places. This area is adjacent to and across the river from the main part of Henry Horton State Park along highway US31A.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #4 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 bulit this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #3 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #2 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #1 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level. This photo has been used with permission by Stonebridge family Counseling: stonebridgefamily.weebly.com/contact-us.html
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #5: Spillway side Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Paddleboat House
Reelfoot Lake in Autumn: Spicer Park Reelfoot Lake is a shallow natural lake located in the northwest portion of Tennessee. Much of it is really more of a swamp, with bayou-like ditches (some natural, some man-made) connecting more open bodies of water called basins, the largest of which is called Blue Basin. Reelfoot Lake is noted for its bald cypress trees and its nesting pairs of bald eagles. It is the site of Reelfoot Lake State Park. Reelfoot Lake was formed when the region subsided during the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811–1812. Several eyewitnesses reported that the Mississippi River flowed backward for 10–24 hours to fill the lake. The earthquakes resulted in several major changes in the landforms over a widespread area with shocks being felt as far away as Quebec. This fall color view is taken at Spicer Park in Samburg. This is on the Eastern shore of the lake in Obion County.
Reelfoot Lake in Autumn Reelfoot Lake is a shallow natural lake located in the northwest portion of Tennessee. Much of it is really more of a swamp, with bayou-like ditches (some natural, some man-made) connecting more open bodies of water called basins, the largest of which is called Blue Basin. Reelfoot Lake is noted for its bald cypress trees and its nesting pairs of bald eagles. It is the site of Reelfoot Lake State Park. Reelfoot Lake was formed when the region subsided during the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811–1812. Several eyewitnesses reported that the Mississippi River flowed backward for 10–24 hours to fill the lake. The earthquakes resulted in several major changes in the landforms over a widespread area with shocks being felt as far away as Quebec. This fall color view of Cypress trees in the lake was taken from a boat ramp near the Air Park area of the State Park.
Reelfoot Lake in Autumn Reelfoot Lake is a shallow natural lake located in the northwest portion of Tennessee. Much of it is really more of a swamp, with bayou-like ditches (some natural, some man-made) connecting more open bodies of water called basins, the largest of which is called Blue Basin. Reelfoot Lake is noted for its bald cypress trees and its nesting pairs of bald eagles. It is the site of Reelfoot Lake State Park. Reelfoot Lake was formed when the region subsided during the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811–1812. Several eyewitnesses reported that the Mississippi River flowed backward for 10–24 hours to fill the lake. The earthquakes resulted in several major changes in the landforms over a widespread area with shocks being felt as far away as Quebec. This fall color view of Cypress trees in the lake was taken from a boat ramp near the Air Park area of the State Park. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-lakes-tennessee/8/ or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-summer-lake-excursions/ 15 Amazing Lake Trips You Need To Take In Tennessee This Summer
Reelfoot Lake in Autumn: Fall Leaf This fall color view of a fallen leaf was taken near the Air Park area of Reelfoot Lake State Park.
Burgess Falls - from the end of the trail Its a 30 minute walk from your car to get to the majestic overlook to see the waterfall from above. If you ever visit the park and have the time to go to the end of the more strenuous trail, this is the vantage you get.
Chickasaw State Park in Autumn Located in West Tennessee in Chester County, Chickasaw State Park is built around Lake Placid. The lake was was built as a New Deal project and it features a footbridge which is raised for a section for paddleboats to cross under.
Marrowbone Lake Dam Built in the 1930's (I think) and it doesn't inspire much confidence. Marrowbone Lake is one of Nashville's best kept secrets, as it is maintained by the TN Wildlife resources Agency and is not a city or state park. I guess water is supposed to flow over the top of it, so the level of the lake is maintained, but is it supposed to leak like that? Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/fascinating-tn-spots/ 11 Fascinating Places In Tennessee You Can Barely Find On A Map
Bald Eagle at Reelfoot Lake There are quite a few Bald Eagles that have taken residence at this popular Tennessee state park. They also have a few at the visitor center, such as the one seen here.
Cane Creek Cascades 4 - drier than normal This is the Cane Creek Cascades at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Van Buren County, TN. Normally, there is much more water going through this. One park employee told me this is the driest she had ever seen it. This waterfall is easily accessible from the Betty Dunn Nature Center at the entrance to the park and is the one that the swinging bridge crosses over.
Cane Creek Cascades 1 - drier than normal This is the Cane Creek Cascades at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Van Buren County, TN. Normally, there is much more water going through this. One park employee told me this is the driest she had ever seen it. This waterfall is easily accessible from the Betty Dunn Nature Center at the entrance to the park and is the one that the swinging bridge crosses over. From a technical standpoint, this was the first time I was able to use my new Neutral Density filter that I bought in the winter.
Cane Creek Cascades 2 - drier than normal This is the Cane Creek Cascades at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Van Buren County, TN. Normally, there is much more water going through this. One park employee told me this is the driest she had ever seen it. This waterfall is easily accessible from the Betty Dunn Nature Center at the entrance to the park and is the one that the swinging bridge crosses over.
Fall Creek Falls spider about a minute after this picture was taken, the spider jumped on my camera lens and I freaked out because I hate spiders. (but I don't mind looking at them, I just don't want one on me.)
Autumn at Couchville Lake's Pier Couchville Lake is at Long Hunter State Park in Davidson County, TN. In 1963, Percy Priest Dam was built on the Stones River. In addition to creating Percy Priest Lake, the impoundment of the river forced water to back up through underground channels, leading to the formation of Couchville Lake, the small lake situated near the center of Long Hunter State Park. The park opened in 1978. Today, there is a nature trail that surrounds the lake. For me, the highlight of this trail is a pedestrian bridge that crosses one end of the lake. Another highlight is a fishing pier. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/healthiest-counties-tn/ These 10 Counties Have The Healthiest People In All Of Tennessee
Shelby Park Mockingbird - Nashville This Mockingbird Statue was placed at Shelby Park in honor of the park's 100th birthday in 2012. Lawrence Argent created the artwork out of black Chinese Granite and Stainless Steel. The Mockingbird is one of Tennessee's State Symbols as the official state bird.
Cane Creek Falls from the top One of the falls at Fall Creek Falls state park. It would normally not be this accessible from the top if it hadn't been so dry this summer. It's an 85 foot drop. where I am sitting right now is usually part of the falls. More pictures and info: www.myfallcreekfalls.com/canecreek.html
Autumn at Couchville Lake Couchville Lake is at Long Hunter State Park in Davidson County, TN. In 1963, Percy Priest Dam was built on the Stones River. In addition to creating Percy Priest Lake, the impoundment of the river forced water to back up through underground channels, leading to the formation of Couchville Lake, the small lake situated near the center of Long Hunter State Park. The park opened in 1978. Today, there is a nature trail that surrounds the lake. For me, the highlight of this trail is a pedestrian bridge that crosses one end of the lake (seen on the left off in the distance). Another highlight is a fishing pier. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-fall-must-visit/ You Must Visit These 10 Awesome Places In Tennessee This Fall or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/nashville/camping-near-... This Amazing Camping Spot Near Nashville Is An Absolute Must-See
Stones River Military Cemetery Plaque Located at the United States National Military Cemetery at the Stones River Battlefield in Murfreesboro, TN is this plaque. Established Jun 23rd 1865 Internments - 6139 Known - 3817 Unknown - 2322 To see all of my Stones River Battlefield pictures, Look Here.
Cades Cove: Cable Grist Mill cribbing and frozen waterwheel Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. One of the most successful -- and enduring -- grist mills in the cove was the John Cable Mill, built in 1867-68. He had to construct a series of elaborate diversions along Mill Creek and Forge Creek to get enough water power for the mill's characteristic overshot wheel. The mill, which processed logs, wheat and corn and was originally operated by millwright Daniel Ledbetter, continued to function in some fashion until the 1920s, and was still in use when the Park was formed.
Foster Falls - Marion Co. TN Foster Falls is a 60 ft. Waterfall and is part of the South Cumberland State Park in Marion Co., TN. The entrance is Located right off highway US41 between Tracy City and Jasper in the Monteagle area. MariLynn is wearing an orange shirt and is on the rocks to the right. The area is open from April to Nov and swimming in the lagoon is permitted. To see this waterfall from above Click Here Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-daytrips/ 15 Unique Tennessee Day Trips That You Absolutely Must Take 2) Foster Falls Another campground, a beautiful waterfall and wildlife that'll get your inner child way more than excited. We just solved your day trip blues. or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/camp-tn/ These 10 Amazing Camping Spots In Tennessee Are An Absolute Must See A crowd favorite, Foster Falls has a small campground that boasts grills, a parking lot, restrooms and a small fee. Or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/explore-tn/ These 10 Incredible Places In Tennessee Will Bring Out The Explorer In You
Cades Cove Mill Flume Overflow Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. One of the most successful -- and enduring -- grist mills in the cove was the John Cable Mill, built in 1867-68. He had to construct a series of elaborate diversions along Mill Creek and Forge Creek to get enough water power for the mill's characteristic overshot wheel. The mill, which processed logs, wheat and corn and was originally operated by millwright Daniel Ledbetter, continued to function in some fashion until the 1920s, and was still in use when the Park was formed. I'm not completely sure the purpose of the overflow, so here's my best guess. Most mills with a flume have an adjustable board in it to regulate water flow onto the waterwheel. Instead of that, this one allows all of the water above a certain level to plunge off the side of the flume.
Cades Cove: Cable Grist Mill Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. One of the most successful -- and enduring -- grist mills in the cove was the John Cable Mill, built in 1867-68. He had to construct a series of elaborate diversions along Mill Creek and Forge Creek to get enough water power for the mill's characteristic overshot wheel. The mill, which processed logs, wheat and corn and was originally operated by millwright Daniel Ledbetter, continued to function in some fashion until the 1920s, and was still in use when the Park was formed.
Bicentennial Mall Fountains at night During the day, the fountains at Bicentennial Mall are perfect for the kids to splash and play in. At night, the fountains light up and change color. There are 31 fountains here and each one represents one of the major rivers in the state.
Cades Cove Methodist Church and Cemetery Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. This Cades Cove congregation began modestly meeting in a log structure with a fire pit and dirt floor. It took sixty two years to get a newer more modern building in 1902. Carpenter and pastor, John D. McCampbell built this white frame structure which became the Cades Cove Methodist church. The buildings two front door design was common in the 1800’s. Generally this two front door design allowed men to enter and sit on one side of the chapel and women and children on the other. Many churches even had a divider in the middle of the chapel. However, the Cades Cove’s Methodist congregation was more relaxed and sat where they pleased. Records show the builder was simply copying the design of another church building which happened to have the two door design.
Cades Cove Methodist Church Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. This Cades Cove congregation began modestly meeting in a log structure with a fire pit and dirt floor. It took sixty two years to get a newer more modern building in 1902. Carpenter and pastor, John D. McCampbell built this white frame structure which became the Cades Cove Methodist church. The buildings two front door design was common in the 1800’s. Generally this two front door design allowed men to enter and sit on one side of the chapel and women and children on the other. Many churches even had a divider in the middle of the chapel. However, the Cades Cove’s Methodist congregation was more relaxed and sat where they pleased. Records show the builder was simply copying the design of another church building which happened to have the two door design.
Cades Cove replica Blacksmith Shop Located near the Cable Mill, the National Park Service constructed this blacksmith shop. Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace.
Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. The Baptist denomination came to Cades Cove in 1825. Several years later that congregation split into the Primitive Baptist Church and this Missionary Baptist Church. (the sign on the side of the building says they were founded in 1839.) They met together at first in homes in 1841. They stopped meeting during the Civil War. They grew large enough to need a building, which was completed in 1894. As they continued to grow, they needed a bigger building and this one was completed in 1915.
Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church (Front View) Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. The Baptist denomination came to Cades Cove in 1825. Several years later that congregation split into the Primitive Baptist Church and this Missionary Baptist Church. (the sign on the side of the building says they were founded in 1839.) They met together at first in homes in 1841. They stopped meeting during the Civil War. They grew large enough to need a building, which was completed in 1894. As they continued to grow, they needed a bigger building and this one was completed in 1915.
Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church Interior Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. The Baptist denomination came to Cades Cove in 1825. Several years later that congregation split into the Primitive Baptist Church and this Missionary Baptist Church. (the sign on the side of the building says they were founded in 1839.) They met together at first in homes in 1841. They stopped meeting during the Civil War. They grew large enough to need a building, which was completed in 1894. As they continued to grow, they needed a bigger building and this one was completed in 1915.
Bledsoe Creek State Park entrance sign Sumner County, TN
Bicentennial Mall Fountains at night During the day, the fountains at Bicentennial Mall are perfect for the kids to splash and play in. At night, the fountains light up and change color. There are 31 fountains here and each one represents one of the major rivers in the state. The Bicentennial Mall CSX railroad bridge is in the background.
at Rock Island State Park I forgot what this was, maybe a spring house. It is just across the street from the abandoned textile factory at the Tennessee State Park. I should have gotten a longer look at the place.
A Tennessee Swimming Hole This hidden-in-the-woods place is "Blue Hole" it is upstream from Greeter Falls in its segment of the South Cumberland State Park. It's located near the town of Altamont, TN in Grundy County just off of highway TN 56. The trail to get here is about .6 miles from the parking area. My wife and I were tempted to stay the whole day. This picture was used here: healthcareroom.com/blog/2007/01/moderation-and-lower-heal... and here: www.facebook.com/tennesseeonly/photos/a.790997117659480.1... and here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-swimming-holes/ 10 Tennessee Swimming Holes You Can’t Miss This Summer
Cades Cove Cable Mill Smokehouse Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill. cadescove.net/smokehouse/
Cades Cove Cable Mill Smokehouse Inside Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill. cadescove.net/smokehouse/
Becky Cable House & fence - Cades Cove Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill. Leason Gregg purchased land from John Cable and built this house in 1879 with lumber from Cable Mill. It is believed to be the first all-frame house in the Cove. Originally located south of its present location on Forge Creek Road, it was used as a store and later as a residence and boarding house, known as Aunt Becky's House. Rooms in the middle and on the right was original to the building when it was used as a store. Then, a room to the left, a kitchen, the upstairs and a porch were added when it became a residence. The house never had indoor plumbing and heat was generated from the fireplace. Rebecca Cable, better known as 'Aunt Becky' to the Cove community, was born on Dec. 7, 1844 in Carter County, TN. One of nine children, she moved with her family to Cades Cove in 1868. She bought this house in 1887 with her brother Dan and lived here until her death in 1940 at the age of 96. Never married, she owned over 600 acres in the Cove and kept busy spinning, weaving, knitting, farming, tending store, taking in family boarders, and caring for her brother's children after he became ill.
Becky Cable House Fireplace & Stove - Cades Cove Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill. Leason Gregg purchased land from John Cable and built this house in 1879 with lumber from Cable Mill. It is believed to be the first all-frame house in the Cove. Originally located south of its present location on Forge Creek Road, it was used as a store and later as a residence and boarding house, known as Aunt Becky's House. Rooms in the middle and on the right was original to the building when it was used as a store. Then, a room to the left, a kitchen, the upstairs and a porch were added when it became a residence. The house never had indoor plumbing and heat was generated from the fireplace. Rebecca Cable, better known as 'Aunt Becky' to the Cove community, was born on Dec. 7, 1844 in Carter County, TN. One of nine children, she moved with her family to Cades Cove in 1868. She bought this house in 1887 with her brother Dan and lived here until her death in 1940 at the age of 96. Never married, she owned over 600 acres in the Cove and kept busy spinning, weaving, knitting, farming, tending store, taking in family boarders, and caring for her brother's children after he became ill.
Becky Cable House - Cades Cove Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill. Leason Gregg purchased land from John Cable and built this house in 1879 with lumber from Cable Mill. It is believed to be the first all-frame house in the Cove. Originally located south of its present location on Forge Creek Road, it was used as a store and later as a residence and boarding house, known as Aunt Becky's House. Rooms in the middle and on the right was original to the building when it was used as a store. Then, a room to the left, a kitchen, the upstairs and a porch were added when it became a residence. The house never had indoor plumbing and heat was generated from the fireplace. Rebecca Cable, better known as 'Aunt Becky' to the Cove community, was born on Dec. 7, 1844 in Carter County, TN. One of nine children, she moved with her family to Cades Cove in 1868. She bought this house in 1887 with her brother Dan and lived here until her death in 1940 at the age of 96. Never married, she owned over 600 acres in the Cove and kept busy spinning, weaving, knitting, farming, tending store, taking in family boarders, and caring for her brother's children after he became ill.
upper part of Big Falls - Old Stone Fork Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. a little upstream of the Main section of Big Falls is the first drop of 7 feet in a section of river 90 feet wide.
Blue Hole Falls #3 Old Stone Fork Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. Duck River tumbles about 25 feet in a series of cataracts that are about 170 feet wide. It's great as there are drops everywhere , but it didn't seem possible to capture them all in one frame.
Blue Hole Falls #2 Old Stone Fork Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. Duck River tumbles about 25 feet in a series of cataracts that are about 170 feet wide. It's great as there are drops everywhere , but it didn't seem possible to capture them all in one frame.
Blue Hole Falls #1 Old Stone Fork Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. Here, the Duck River tumbles about 25 feet in a series of cataracts that are about 170 feet wide. It's great as there are drops everywhere , but it didn't seem possible to capture them all in one frame.
Big Falls closeup - Old Stone Fork Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. This is a full zoom at nearly eye-level of a 7 foot drop section of big falls.
Big Falls - Old Stone Fort Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. Big Falls is the tallest waterfall with a drop of 30 feet. It's easy to perch on a rock right next to the falls but is not easy to get below in a way to look up at the falls.
Homestead museum & water tower Around Crossville, TN, everything is made of the Crab Orchard sandstone. Near the entrance to Cumberland Mountain State Park is the Homestaed Museum, which was built as a water tower by the CCC in the New Deal era. Located at the intersection of US127 and TN68
Hungry snail Snail munching on some greenery. seen at Rock Island state park, TN
a portion of Great Falls at Rock Island State Park in Tennessee
Alternate view of Montgomery Bell Tunnel There is a short walkway to the intake side of the tunnel. From there' I have zoomed ina good ways so most all we can see is water and rock outside the tunnel. (You can barely see some of the rapids. To return to the main page for my Harpeth Tunnel index, CLICK HERE. Photo was used here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/unique-tn-water-tunnel/ Most People Have No Idea This Unique Tunnel In Tennessee Exists…And It’s Truly Enchanting
Extreme Closeup view of Montgomery Bell Tunnel you can see a lady looking at the tunnel from the other side. To return to the main page for my Harpeth Tunnel index, CLICK HERE. Photo was used here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/unique-tn-water-tunnel/ Most People Have No Idea This Unique Tunnel In Tennessee Exists…And It’s Truly Enchanting
Alternate view of Montgomery Bell Tunnel This angle is probably the most common angle to view the Harpeth Narrows Tunnel. When you finish the 10 minute trail from the parking lot, you end up here. To return to the main page for my Harpeth Tunnel index, CLICK HERE.
Alternate view of Montgomery Bell Tunnel Closer to the limestone. To return to the main page for my Harpeth Tunnel index, CLICK HERE. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/284472746/ Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/12-hidden-gems-you-had-... 12 Hidden Spots In Tennessee That Will Blow You Away Or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/unique-tn-water-tunnel/ Most People Have No Idea This Unique Tunnel In Tennessee Exists…And It’s Truly Enchanting
Harpeth Narrows Mill diagram To return to the main page for my Harpeth Tunnel index, CLICK HERE.
Bicentennial Mall Bell Towers before dusk at the Tennessee State Park
Burial site of Gov. Henry Horton Henry Hollis Horton was the 36th Governor of Tennessee from 1927 to 1933. He was elevated to that position after the death of Gov. Austin Peay, and then was elected to two more terms. After his death in 1934, he was buried in his family cemetery on his farm in Wilhoite, TN. In 1961, this farm in Marshall County was purchased by the state and is now Henry Horton State Park. This grave and small cemetery is easily visible from highway US31A. A couple of years ago, an associate challenged me to find all of the Tennessee Governor's burial sites. This is #12 in my quest, so I am finally taking it seriously. My list: 1) John Sevier 3) Willie Blount 9) James K Polk 13) William Trousdale 15) Andrew Johnson 17) William G. Brownlow 22) Alvin Hawkins 23) William B Bate 25) John P. Buchanan 35) Austin Peay 36) Henry Horton 44) Ray Blanton. See all of them here.
Cantilevered Barn - Cades Cove Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill.
Twin Falls 2 Rock Island was already a scenic location, and home to the Great Falls when a dam was added to the Caney Fork River in 1916. Although the waterfall you see here is not man-made, it is the direct result of human action, and is nature's response. The creation of the Great Falls Dam, caused the Caney Fork and nearby Collins River to rise. This unexpectadly caused water from the Collins River to dig through the rock (perhaps helped by caves that were already there) to form this waterfall. This "leak" now turns into a 65-to-80 foot segmented cataract. There were early attempts by engineers to plug the hole, but then leaks developed elsewhere. Then, the engineers decided to leave it as is, but still monitor the area to make sure the hill won't collapse. Rock Island was opened as a Tennessee State Park in 1969, and this area is easily accessible by car. (However, the sign pointing to the area seems to be missing often.)
Twin Falls 3 - Closeup Rock Island was already a scenic location, and home to the Great Falls when a dam was added to the Caney Fork River in 1916. Although the waterfall you see here is not man-made, it is the direct result of human action, and is nature's response. The creation of the Great Falls Dam, caused the Caney Fork and nearby Collins River to rise. This unexpectedly caused water from the Collins River to dig through the rock (perhaps helped by caves that were already there) to form this waterfall. This "leak" now turns into a 65-to-80 foot segmented cataract. There were early attempts by engineers to plug the hole, but then leaks developed elsewhere. Then, the engineers decided to leave it as is, but still monitor the area to make sure the hill won't collapse. Rock Island was opened as a Tennessee State Park in 1969, and this area is easily accessible by car. (However, the sign pointing to the area seems to be missing often.)
Twin Falls 1 Rock Island was already a scenic location, and home to the Great Falls when a dam was added to the Caney Fork River in 1916. Although the waterfall you see here is not man-made, it is the direct result of human action, and is nature's response. The creation of the Great Falls Dam, caused the Caney Fork and nearby Collins River to rise. This unexpectadly caused water from the Collins River to dig through the rock (perhaps helped by cavs that were already there) to form this waterfall. This "leak" now turns into a 65-to-80 foot segmented cataract. There were early attempts by engineers to plug the hole, but then leaks developed elsewhere. Then, the engineers decided to leave it as is, but still monitor the area to make sure the hill won't collapse. Rock Island was opened as a Tennessee State Park in 1969, and this area is easily accessible by car. (However, the sign pointing to the area seems to be missing often.)
Cades Cove Cable Mill Corn Crib and Gear Shed Cades Cove at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular destination in the United States most visited national park. The isolated valley was the home to many early settlers and today several of those sites are well preserved. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sight-see the wildlife, scenic beauty and historic district structures on the National Register of Historic Places at a leisurely pace. Several historic structures from the cove have been relocated and are now near the Cable Mill.
Walterhill, TN dam I wonder how many times I've driven past this and not realized it was here, right off of US231 north of Murfreesboro. The area is listed as Walter Hill Day Use Park. I just learned there's a designated State Natural Area close to here, because there's a rare plant that only grows here called the Stones River Bladderpod.
Fields-Brewer Cabin This log house is now located at Chickasaw State Park in Chester Co., TN. Here is the text of the sign: Originally built in the Roby community in 1876 by A.B. Fields and his wife Clearandie Stanfill Fields. Ownership was passed down to their daughter Lessie Fields Woods and then to her daughter Ruby Nell Woods Brewer. During the Bi-Centennial Celebration in 1976, the cabin was moved from Roby to the farm of Ruby Nell and Max Brewer in the Jacks Creek area. After the death of Max Brewer, Mrs. Ruby Nell and her two daughters, Joy and Gina, decided to donate the cabin to the Chickasaw State Park. In 1998 the cabin was disassembled and moved to this location. Parts of the original cabin could not be used because of decay, so logs were custom cut from local logs to restore the cabin. Cost of the restoration was shared by the "Friends of Chickasaw" support group and by Chickasaw State Park. Our goal is to offer this as a memorial to the memory of Max Brewer and the early settlers of the Chester County area.
Muscovy Duck The Muscovy Duck is more prominently found in areas south of the United States, but plenty of them have found their way into Tennessee. I think of them as the ducks with the superhero mask. This one was seen at Gateway Island city park in Murfreesboro.
Alvin C York Dam Tennessean and hero Alvin C. York was one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. On Oct. 8, 1918, while leading a small patrol through the Argonne Forest in France, Sgt. York had the assignment to eliminate a flank of opposition machine gun fire that was halting his regiment's advancement. York found himself alone facing a German machine gun unit and he took them on with only a rifle and a pistol. The fight ended with over 20 German soldiers dead and another 132 soldiers surrendering along with their four officers and 35 machine guns. For his efforts he was awarded a dozen medals including the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the War, he returned to his family farm in Pall Mall, nestled in the Tennessee Mountains. York never sought to capitalize on his fame, and instead led a quiet life. York's Family farm, grist mill, and burial site are now maintained by Tennessee as a State Historic Park. The Grist Mill and dam were built on the Wolf River and operated by York until his death in 1964. Since then, the farm has been designated a National Historic Landmark District and has been listed on teh National Register of Historic Places.
Alvin C York Gristmill & Dam Tennessean and hero Alvin C. York was one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. On Oct. 8, 1918, while leading a small patrol through the Argonne Forest in France, Sgt. York had the assignment to eliminate a flank of opposition machine gun fire that was halting his regiment's advancement. York found himself alone facing a German machine gun unit and he took them on with only a rifle and a pistol. The fight ended with over 20 German soldiers dead and another 132 soldiers surrendering along with their four officers and 35 machine guns. For his efforts he was awarded a dozen medals including the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the War, he returned to his family farm in Pall Mall, nestled in the Tennessee Mountains. York never looked to capitalize on his fame, and instead led a quiet life. York's Family farm, grist mill, and burial site are now maintained by Tennessee as a State Historic Park. The Grist Mill and dam were built on the Wolf River and operated by York until his death in 1964. Since then, the farm has been designated a National Historic Landmark District and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Alvin C York Gristmill Tennessean and hero Alvin C. York was one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. On Oct. 8, 1918, while leading a small patrol through the Argonne Forest in France, Sgt. York had the assignment to eliminate a flank of opposition machine gun fire that was halting his regiment's advancement. York found himself alone facing a German machine gun unit and he took them on with only a rifle and a pistol. The fight ended with over 20 German soldiers dead and another 132 soldiers surrendering along with their four officers and 35 machine guns. For his efforts he was awarded a dozen medals including the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the War, he returned to his family farm in Pall Mall, nestled in the Tennessee Mountains. York never sought to capitalize on his fame, and instead led a quiet life. York's Family farm, grist mill, and burial site are now maintained by Tennessee as a State Historic Park. The Grist Mill and dam were built on the Wolf River and operated by York until his death in 1964. Since then, the farm has been designated a National Historic Landmark District and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sgt. Alvin C. York's burial place Tennessean and hero Alvin C. York was one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. On Oct. 8, 1918, while leading a small patrol through the Argonne Forest in France, Sgt. York had the assignment to eliminate a flank of opposition machine gun fire that was halting his regiment's advancement. York found himself alone facing a German machine gun unit and he took them on with only a rifle and a pistol. The fight ended with over 20 German soldiers dead and another 132 soldiers surrendering along with their four officers and 35 machine guns. For his efforts he was awarded a dozen medals including the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the War, he returned to his family farm in Pall Mall, nestled in the Tennessee Mountains. York never sought to capitalize on his fame, and instead led a quiet life. York's Family farm, grist mill, and burial site are now maintained by Tennessee as a State Historic Park. The Cemetery, known as Wolf River Cemetery was established in the early 1800's. The Valley's first settler and ancestor of Sgt. York, Conrad Pile, is also buried in this cemetery in an unusual above-ground grave. Sgt. York died on Sept. 2, 1964. The cemetery is accessible from the rest of the farm by a 10 minute drive or a shorter walk that includes a new pedestrian bridge over Wolf Creek. The drive also passes a Sulfur Spring which was very pungent.
Sgt. Alvin C. York's burial place Tennessean and hero Alvin C. York was one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. On Oct. 8, 1918, while leading a small patrol through the Argonne Forest in France, Sgt. York had the assignment to eliminate a flank of opposition machine gun fire that was halting his regiment's advancement. York found himself alone facing a German machine gun unit and he took them on with only a rifle and a pistol. The fight ended with over 20 German soldiers dead and another 132 soldiers surrendering along with their four officers and 35 machine guns. For his efforts he was awarded a dozen medals including the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the War, he returned to his family farm in Pall Mall, nestled in the Tennessee Mountains. York never sought to capitalize on his fame, and instead led a quiet life. York's Family farm, grist mill, and burial site are now maintained by Tennessee as a State Historic Park. The Cemetery, known as Wolf River Cemetery was established in the early 1800's. The Valley's first settler and ancestor of Sgt. York, Conrad Pile, is also buried in this cemetery in an unusual above-ground grave. Sgt. York died on Sept. 2, 1964. The cemetery is accessible from the rest of the farm by a 10 minute drive or a shorter walk that includes a new pedestrian bridge over Wolf Creek. The drive also passes a Sulfur Spring which was very pungent. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-decisions/
Tennessee Zero Milestone When you're on the highway and it says that Nashville is 37 miles away, it means you are 37 miles from this marker, which notes, "Distances on state highways measured from this point." TDOT placed this marker at Bicentennial Mall State Park when it opened in 1996. The original Zero Milestone was placed om May 12, 1924 at the corner of Union Street and Sixth Ave. in Downtown. Later it was relocated in front of the highway department's new building on Charlotte Ave. Later, a new TDOT building was built and this multi-ton stone was misplaced. The new zero milestone seen here was added to the park after an extensive search for the original yielded no results.
Albino Deer Seen inside the Montgomery Bell State Park welcome center.
Lake Woodhaven Spillway Dam Located inside Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson County, TN. The Dam was built by the New Deal era Civilian Conservation Corps on Four Mile Creek in the 1930's
Birthplace of a Denomination 3: McAdow marker The Cumberland Presbyterian denomination started here in 1810 and the site of the Samuel McAdow cabin. Text of this monument: This monument was erected by the Tenn. Synod May 30, 1942. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized Feb. 4, 1810 by Samuel King, Finis Ewing, Samuwl McAdow
Birthplace of a Denomination 1: Birthplace Shrine Chapel The Cumberland Presbyterian denomination was organized in Dickson County, TN on Feb. 4, 1810 at this location, which was the home of Samuel McAdow. This land was purchased by the Charlotte Presbytery in 1856. A few years later, a small wooden chapel was built here, and a small congregation was established here for a few decades. Then, the state purchased all of the adjoining land in the area to build Montgomery Bell State Park. While the surrounding area was developed, the state allowed for this land to be kept as a Birthplace Shrine in 1953. In 1956, a replica of the McAdow cabin was built. In 1960, to celebrate the sesquicentennial the Birthplace Shrine Chapel was built. This photo now appears in print as part of the TN Trails and Byways brochure "Screaming Eagle Trail" which you can see here: www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/9522319352/
Birthplace of a Denomination 2: replica McAdow Cabin The Cumberland Presbyterian denomination was organized in Dickson County, TN on Feb. 4, 1810 at this location, which was the home of Samuel McAdow. This land was purchased by the Charlotte Presbytery in 1856. A few years later, a small wooden chapel was built here, and a small congregation was established here for a few decades. Then, the state purchased all of the adjoining land in the area to build Montgomery Bell State Park. While the surrounding area was developed, the state allowed for this land to be kept as a Birthplace Shrine in 1953. In 1956, a replica of the McAdow cabin was built. In 1960, to celebrate the sesquicentennial the Birthplace Shrine Chapel was built.
Fort Loudoun State Park From Wikipedia: Fort Loudoun was a British colonial-era fort located in what is now Monroe County, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1756 and 1757 to help garner Cherokee support for the British at the outset of the Seven Years' War, the fort was one of the first significant British outposts west of the Appalachian Mountains. The fort was designed by John William G. De Brahm, its construction was supervised by Captain Raymond Demeré, and its garrison was commanded by Demeré's brother, Paul Demeré. It was named for the Earl of Loudoun, the commander of British forces in North America at the time. Relations between the garrison of Fort Loudoun and the local Cherokee inhabitants were initially cordial, but soured in 1758 due to hostilities between Cherokee fighters and European settlers in Virginia and South Carolina. After the massacre of several Cherokee chiefs who were being held hostage at Fort Prince George, the Cherokee laid siege to Fort Loudoun in March 1760. The fort's garrison held out for several months, but diminishing supplies forced its surrender in August 1760. Hostile Cherokees attacked the fort's garrison as it marched back to South Carolina, killing more than two dozen and taking most of the survivors prisoner. The fall of Fort Loudoun led to an invasion of Cherokee territory by General James Grant and an important peace expedition to the Overhill country by Henry Timberlake. The fort was reconstructed in the 20th century based on the detailed descriptions of its design by De Brahm and Demeré, and excavations conducted by the Works Progress Administration, the Fort Loudoun Association, and the Tennessee Division of Archaeology. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and is now the focus of Fort Loudoun State Park.
Fort Loudon 1917 Marker About 150 years after Fort Loudoun was no longer in use, its history was largely forgotten. In 1917, the Tennessee Chapter of the Society of Colonial Dames placed this marker here when very little else of the site was discernable. The placement of this marker is one of the contributing factors to this historic site being rebuilt by the WPA and to be operated as a state park today.
Tellico Blockhouse site From Wikipedia: The Tellico Blockhouse was an early American outpost located along the Little Tennessee River in Vonore, Monroe County, Tennessee. Completed in 1794, the blockhouse operated until 1807 with the purpose of keeping the peace between nearby Overhill Cherokee towns and early Euro-American settlers in the area in the wake of the Cherokee–American wars. The Tellico Blockhouse was the site where several treaties were negotiated in which the Cherokee were induced to cede large portions of land in Tennessee and Georgia. During this period, the blockhouse was the site of official liaisons between the United States government and the Cherokee. The Tellico Blockhouse site is located at the junction of Nine Mile Creek and the Little Tennessee River (now Tellico Lake), just off U.S. Route 411 between Maryville and Vonore. Fort Loudoun was located just across the river to the west, but was in ruins by the time the blockhouse was built. For much more history: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tellico_Blockhouse
Dunbar Cave Bandshell Dunbar Cave is a scenic State Natural Area in the middle of a residential area in Clarksville, but a hundred years ago it was a rural tourist destination. At one time, a resort hotel operated here. More significantly, the opening of the cave became a popular party spot for big bands in the 1930's and 40's. (So popular, that Roy Acuff bought the area in 1948). Caves tend to maintain a nice cool temperature, and having lots of people hang out by the entrance would be a cool place on a hot summer evening, plus the rock formations around the entrance make for a nice bandshell. The springs from the cave were dammed to make the picturesque Swan Lake. The typical picture of the area shows the triple arches of the white concrete. As soon as I got here, I went down there, and there was nothing there. It looks like it should be an entrance, but it isn't. Instead, it's purpose from the big band era was to hold up the concrete dance floor. The reason the arched area was made accessible was so you could walk the nature trail along to the other side of the lake. The actual entrance is of course above the arches. Today, Dunbar Cave is owned by the state and operated by the State Park service. As of right now (July 2010), the actual cave itself is closed while researchers study the white nose syndrome which has been plaguing bats in many caves around the country. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/nashville/nashville-caves/ These Caves Near Nashville Are Like Entering Another World
Dunbar Cave Lake (Inside the arch) Dunbar Cave is a scenic State Natural Area in the middle of a residential area in Clarksville, but a hundred years ago it was a rural tourist destination. At one time, a resort hotel operated here. More significantly, the opening of the cave became a popular party spot for big bands in the 1930's and 40's. (So popular, that Roy Acuff bought the area in 1948). Caves tend to maintain a nice cool temperature, and having lots of people hang out by the entrance would be a cool place on a hot summer evening, plus the rock formations around the entrance make for a nice bandshell. The springs from the cave were dammed to make the picturesque Swan Lake. The typical picture of the area shows the triple arches of the white concrete. As soon as I got here, I went down there, and there was nothing there. It looks like it should be an entrance, but it isn't. Instead, it's purpose from the big band era was to hold up the concrete dance floor. The reason the arched area was made accessible was so you could walk the nature trail along to the other side of the lake. The actual entrance is of course above the arches. Today, Dunbar Cave is owned by the state and operated by the State Park service. As of right now (July 2010), the actual cave itself is closed while researchers study the white nose syndrome which has been plaguing bats in many caves around the country.
Dunbar Cave Dunbar Cave is a scenic State Natural Area in the middle of a residential area in Clarksville, but a hundred years ago it was a rural tourist destination. At one time, a resort hotel operated here. More significantly, the opening of the cave became a popular party spot for big bands in the 1930's and 40's. (So popular, that Roy Acuff bought the area in 1948). Caves tend to maintain a nice cool temperature, and having lots of people hang out by the entrance would be a cool place on a hot summer evening, plus the rock formations around the entrance make for a nice bandshell. The springs from the cave were dammed to make the picturesque Swan Lake. The typical picture of the area shows the triple arches of the white concrete. As soon as I got here, I went down there, and there was nothing there. It looks like it should be an entrance, but it isn't. Instead, it's purpose from the big band era was to hold up the concrete dance floor. The reason the arched area was made accessible was so you could walk the nature trail along to the other side of the lake. The actual entrance is of course above the arches. Today, Dunbar Cave is owned by the state and operated by the State Park service. As of right now (July 2010), the actual cave itself is closed while researchers study the white nose syndrome which has been plaguing bats in many caves around the country.
Dunbar Cave Vintage Concession Stand Dunbar Cave is a scenic State Natural Area in the middle of a residential area in Clarksville, but a hundred years ago it was a rural tourist destination. At one time, a resort hotel operated here. More significantly, the opening of the cave became a popular party spot for big bands in the 1930's and 40's. (So popular, that Roy Acuff bought the area in 1948). Caves tend to maintain a nice cool temperature, and having lots of people hang out by the entrance would be a cool place on a hot summer evening, plus the rock formations around the entrance make for a nice bandshell. The springs from the cave were dammed to make the picturesque Swan Lake. The typical picture of the area shows the triple arches of the white concrete. As soon as I got here, I went down there, and there was nothing there. It looks like it should be an entrance, but it isn't. Instead, it's purpose from the big band era was to hold up the concrete dance floor. The reason the arched area was made accessible was so you could walk the nature trail along to the other side of the lake. The actual entrance is of course above the arches. Today, Dunbar Cave is owned by the state and operated by the State Park service. As of right now (July 2010), the actual cave itself is closed while researchers study the white nose syndrome which has been plaguing bats in many caves around the country.
Dunbar Cave Arches Dunbar Cave is a scenic State Natural Area in the middle of a residential area in Clarksville, but a hundred years ago it was a rural tourist destination. At one time, a resort hotel operated here. More significantly, the opening of the cave became a popular party spot for big bands in the 1930's and 40's. (So popular, that Roy Acuff bought the area in 1948). Caves tend to maintain a nice cool temperature, and having lots of people hang out by the entrance would be a cool place on a hot summer evening, plus the rock formations around the entrance make for a nice bandshell. The springs from the cave were dammed to make the picturesque Swan Lake. The typical picture of the area shows the triple arches of the white concrete. As soon as I got here, I went down there, and there was nothing there. It looks like it should be an entrance, but it isn't. Instead, it's purpose from the big band era was to hold up the concrete dance floor. The reason the arched area was made accessible was so you could walk the nature trail along to the other side of the lake. The actual entrance is of course above the arches. Today, Dunbar Cave is owned by the state and operated by the State Park service. As of right now (July 2010), the actual cave itself is closed while researchers study the white nose syndrome which has been plaguing bats in many caves around the country.
TN/VA/KY Tri-point: Virginia Marker This photo was taken at the spot where the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky meet. Originally when this spot was first marked, there was a stone marker with simple K, V & T written on the sides. However, several years ago, a U.S. Geologic Survey Benchmark was placed at the spot. It is covered by a gazebo with concrete state lines extending about 20 feet in each direction. Also, each state has a blue marker covering key facts. Getting here is a moderate walk. There are multiple trail heads leading into the Saddle of the Cumberland Gap, such as the Wilderness Road Trail Head parking lot on the KY road to the Pinnacle overlook, or by the Furnace trail head by the city of Cumberland Gap. Either way is a little over half a mile to get to the Gap. From there, it's a separate trail to the tri-state point, also a little over half a mile. This one gets steeper the closer you get. My wife and I don't hike very often, so we spent about two hours making the round trip, but also enjoying the top. Historically, the border between Virginia and North Carolina (Before Tennessee was a state) was surveyed in 1779 by Dr. Thomas Walker and Col. Richard Henderson. However, the spot was changed following some controversy and then compromise between the states. This actual spot on Tri-State Peak wasn't actually formalized until a Supreme Court decision in 1903.
TN/VA/KY Tri-point: US Coast & Geodetic Survey Benchmark This photo was taken at the spot where the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky meet. Originally when this spot was first marked, there was a stone marker with simple K, V & T written on the sides. However, several years ago, a U.S. Geologic Survey Benchmark was placed at the spot. It is covered by a gazebo with concrete state lines extending about 20 feet in each direction. Also, each state has a blue marker covering key facts. Getting here is a moderate walk. There are multiple trail heads leading into the Saddle of the Cumberland Gap, such as the Wilderness Road Trail Head parking lot on the KY road to the Pinnacle overlook, or by the Furnace trail head by the city of Cumberland Gap. Either way is a little over half a mile to get to the Gap. From there, it's a separate trail to the tri-state point, also a little over half a mile. This one gets steeper the closer you get. My wife and I don't hike very often, so we spent about two hours making the round trip, but also enjoying the top. Historically, the border between Virginia and North Carolina (Before Tennessee was a state) was surveyed in 1779 by Dr. Thomas Walker and Col. Richard Henderson. However, the spot was changed following some controversy and then compromise between the states. This actual spot on Tri-State Peak wasn't actually formalized until a Supreme Court decision in 1903.
TN/VA/KY Tri-point: Tennessee Marker This photo was taken at the spot where the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky meet. Originally when this spot was first marked, there was a stone marker with simple K, V & T written on the sides. However, several years ago, a U.S. Geologic Survey Benchmark was placed at the spot. It is covered by a gazebo with concrete state lines extending about 20 feet in each direction. Also, each state has a blue marker covering key facts. Getting here is a moderate walk. There are multiple trail heads leading into the Saddle of the Cumberland Gap, such as the Wilderness Road Trail Head parking lot on the KY road to the Pinnacle overlook, or by the Furnace trail head by the city of Cumberland Gap. Either way is a little over half a mile to get to the Gap. From there, it's a separate trail to the tri-state point, also a little over half a mile. This one gets steeper the closer you get. My wife and I don't hike very often, so we spent about two hours making the round trip, but also enjoying the top. Historically, the border between Virginia and North Carolina (Before Tennessee was a state) was surveyed in 1779 by Dr. Thomas Walker and Col. Richard Henderson. However, the spot was changed following some controversy and then compromise between the states. This actual spot on Tri-State Peak wasn't actually formalized until a Supreme Court decision in 1903.
TN/VA/KY Tri-point: Tennessee Corner This photo was taken at the spot where the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky meet. Originally when this spot was first marked, there was a stone marker with simple K, V & T written on the sides. However, several years ago, a U.S. Geologic Survey Benchmark was placed at the spot. It is covered by a gazebo with concrete state lines extending about 20 feet in each direction. Also, each state has a blue marker covering key facts. Getting here is a moderate walk. There are multiple trail heads leading into the Saddle of the Cumberland Gap, such as the Wilderness Road Trail Head parking lot on the KY road to the Pinnacle overlook, or by the Furnace trail head by the city of Cumberland Gap. Either way is a little over half a mile to get to the Gap. From there, it's a separate trail to the tri-state point, also a little over half a mile. This one gets steeper the closer you get. My wife and I don't hike very often, so we spent about two hours making the round trip, but also enjoying the top. Historically, the border between Virginia and North Carolina (Before Tennessee was a state) was surveyed in 1779 by Dr. Thomas Walker and Col. Richard Henderson. However, the spot was changed following some controversy and then compromise between the states. This actual spot on Tri-State Peak wasn't actually formalized until a Supreme Court decision in 1903.
TN/VA/KY Tri-point: Virginia Corner This photo was taken at the spot where the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky meet. Originally when this spot was first marked, there was a stone marker with simple K, V & T written on the sides. However, several years ago, a U.S. Geologic Survey Benchmark was placed at the spot. It is covered by a gazebo with concrete state lines extending about 20 feet in each direction. Also, each state has a blue marker covering key facts. Getting here is a moderate walk. There are multiple trail heads leading into the Saddle of the Cumberland Gap, such as the Wilderness Road Trail Head parking lot on the KY road to the Pinnacle overlook, or by the Furnace trail head by the city of Cumberland Gap. Either way is a little over half a mile to get to the Gap. From there, it's a separate trail to the tri-state point, also a little over half a mile. This one gets steeper the closer you get. My wife and I don't hike very often, so we spent about two hours making the round trip, but also enjoying the top. Historically, the border between Virginia and North Carolina (Before Tennessee was a state) was surveyed in 1779 by Dr. Thomas Walker and Col. Richard Henderson. However, the spot was changed following some controversy and then compromise between the states. This actual spot on Tri-State Peak wasn't actually formalized until a Supreme Court decision in 1903.
TN/VA/KY Tri-point: Kentucky Marker This photo was taken at the spot where the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky meet. Originally when this spot was first marked, there was a stone marker with simple K, V & T written on the sides. However, several years ago, a U.S. Geologic Survey Benchmark was placed at the spot. It is covered by a gazebo with concrete state lines extending about 20 feet in each direction. Also, each state has a blue marker covering key facts. Getting here is a moderate walk. There are multiple trail heads leading into the Saddle of the Cumberland Gap, such as the Wilderness Road Trail Head parking lot on the KY road to the Pinnacle overlook, or by the Furnace trail head by the city of Cumberland Gap. Either way is a little over half a mile to get to the Gap. From there, it's a separate trail to the tri-state point, also a little over half a mile. This one gets steeper the closer you get. My wife and I don't hike very often, so we spent about two hours making the round trip, but also enjoying the top. Historically, the border between Virginia and North Carolina (Before Tennessee was a state) was surveyed in 1779 by Dr. Thomas Walker and Col. Richard Henderson. However, the spot was changed following some controversy and then compromise between the states. This actual spot on Tri-State Peak wasn't actually formalized until a Supreme Court decision in 1903.
Motch Falls See a video of this waterfall here: youtu.be/4jQeLi6wRe0 Here is a 50 foot waterfall in East Tennessee which is easy to walk to, but you have to drive into the middle of nowhere to find it. I started in Middlesboro, KY and drove highway 186 west from town. After it crosses the Tennessee border, it becomes highway TN132. About two to three miles south of the state line, you'll be able to see the waterfall on the east side of the road and there will be a gravel parking pull-off. GPS Coordinates: 36.574095,-83.805687
Civilian Conservation Corps Marker - Forrest State Parker This is the Civilian Conservation Corps monument for Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. It is located at the parking area for the Pilot Knob Forrest Monument and Folk Life Museum. The text is hard to read in this format, but seems to be generic to all CCC projects in TN. It was dedicated by CCC Alumni in 1990.
Eva Station Railroad Trail - Mail Post In 1867, NCStL railroad built a bridge to connect the towns of Eva to Johnsonville across the Tennessee River. After the construction of Kentucky Dam (which caused this section of the Tennessee River to also be Kentucky Lake), the water level was higher and wider. The rail line was then owned by L&N and in 1945 they abandoned this bridge and built a new bridge by New Johnsonville to parallel the US70 bridge. Today, this park is an area known as Eva Beach and is under the oversight of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. A short interpretive path has been created along the old railroad bed. The path features an old mail post, signal lights, and ends with a segment or railroad bridge. From this spot, several portions of the old bridge are visible where earthworks were built to raise the track. I also recommend the scenic overlook at NBF park to view the entire area of the river and see multiple segments.
Eva Station Railroad Trail In 1867, NCStL railroad built a bridge to connect the towns of Eva to Johnsonville across the Tennessee River. After the construction of Kentucky Dam (which caused this section of the Tennessee River to also be Kentucky Lake), the water level was higher and wider. The rail line was then owned by L&N and in 1945 they abandoned this bridge and built a new bridge by New Johnsonville to parallel the US70 bridge. Today, this park is an area known as Eva Beach and is under the oversight of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. A short interpretive path has been created along the old railroad bed. The path features an old mail post, signal lights, and ends with a segment or railroad bridge. From this spot, several portions of the old bridge are visible where earthworks were built to raise the track. I also recommend the scenic overlook at NBF park to view the entire area of the river and see multiple segments.
Eva Station Railroad Trail - Signal Lights In 1867, NCStL railroad built a bridge to connect the towns of Eva to Johnsonville across the Tennessee River. After the construction of Kentucky Dam (which caused this section of the Tennessee River to also be Kentucky Lake), the water level was higher and wider. The rail line was then owned by L&N and in 1945 they abandoned this bridge and built a new bridge by New Johnsonville to parallel the US70 bridge. Today, this park is an area known as Eva Beach and is under the oversight of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. A short interpretive path has been created along the old railroad bed. The path features an old mail post, signal lights, and ends with a segment or railroad bridge. From this spot, several portions of the old bridge are visible where earthworks were built to raise the track. I also recommend the scenic overlook at NBF park to view the entire area of the river and see multiple segments.
Sewanee Natural Bridge From Wikipedia: Sewanee Natural Bridge in Franklin County, Tennessee, is a 25 feet (8 m) high natural sandstone arch with a span of 50 feet (15 m). It is essentially a giant sinkhole partially eroded to form a large stone bridge. A wet weather spring located behind the bridge in a rock cave probably contributed to the erosion forming the arch. It is called the Sewanee Natural Bridge as it was once owned by the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. It is a 3 acre (12,000 m²) designated state natural area. Today, the Area is considered part of the South Cumberland State Park. You can't get to the bottom if you are afraid of heights as you have to walk over the bridge, which is about 3 ft. wide, to get to the other side where you can scale down it. To get here, you'd follow the signs iff highway TN56.
Sewanee Natural Bridge From Wikipedia: Sewanee Natural Bridge in Franklin County, Tennessee, is a 25 feet (8 m) high natural sandstone arch with a span of 50 feet (15 m). It is essentially a giant sinkhole partially eroded to form a large stone bridge. A wet weather spring located behind the bridge in a rock cave probably contributed to the erosion forming the arch. It is called the Sewanee Natural Bridge as it was once owned by the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. It is a 3 acre (12,000 m²) designated state natural area. Today, the Area is considered part of the South Cumberland State Park. You can't get to the bottom if you are afraid of heights as you have to walk over the bridge, which is about 3 ft. wide, to get to the other side where you can scale down it. To get here, you'd follow the signs off highway TN56. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/world-wonders-tn/ 7 Wonders Of The World That Are Actually Right Here In Tennessee or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/odd-geological-wonder/ One Of The Oddest Geological Wonders Is Located Right Here In Tennessee or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/best-day-trips-tn/ The 16 Very Best Day Trips You Can Possibly Take In Tennessee or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/incredible-natural-attr... The 12 Most Incredible Natural Attractions In Tennessee That Everyone Should Visit or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/natural-attractions-tn/ The 11 Most Incredible Natural Attractions In Tennessee That Everyone Should Visit
Travis Hollow Bridge at Tims Ford State Park in Autumn Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. Travis Hollow Bridge is part of one of the park's trails and crosses a portion of the lake.
Bear Trace at Tim's Ford Bear Trace is a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course at Tim's Ford State Park. The entrance is guarded by this chainsaw carved Grizzly Bear.
Barred Owl - Tim's Ford State Park Tim Ford State Park in Tennessee has a small aviary next to the visitor's center. According to their sign: The barred owl can be identified by its dark eyes, the barred pattern on its throat and streaks on its belly. Their feathers make it possible to fly almost silently as they hunt their prey of rodents, birds, reptiles and large insects.
Fall Leaves at Tims Ford Lake 4 Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. This photo was taken a year ago when peak fall leaves lasted a little later than normal.
Fall Leaves at Tims Ford Lake 3 Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. This photo was taken a year ago when peak fall leaves lasted a little later than normal.
Fall Leaves at Tims Ford Lake 2 Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. This photo was taken a year ago when peak fall leaves lasted a little later than normal.
Fall Leaves at Tims Ford Lake 1 Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. This photo was taken a year ago when peak fall leaves lasted a little later than normal.
Old Betsy (Musseling Boat) - Pilot Knob, TN The Pilot Knob Interpretive Center and Nathan B. Forrest State Park in Tennessee has a display on those who made a living gathering mussels in nearby rivers. According to the boat's description in the museum: Betsy was one of the most unique boats ever to be seen on the Tennessee River. Built by Dave Stafford and Charlie Doyle, Betsy is probably the biggest brail boat ever built for the river. To compensate for the large size of the boat, T.J. Whitfield, the boat's designer and owner, has ordered cross ribs for greater stability. On October 9, 1966, T.J. took Betsy on her maiden voyage down river to Eagle Creek. Betsy's winch and brail spreaders were made from T.J.'s old farm equipment. This is characteristic of river life. In building his spreaders and winch, T.J. adapted his farming knowledge to meet his needs on the river. Unlike most musselers, T.J. musseled daily. When he had a load, he lit fires under his cook-out vat near his house and cooked out the meat. In 1974, T.J. moved Betsy to the Cumberland River. Being away from home made it necessary for T.J. to outfit Betsy for river living. He built a bunk house and added windows so he could see the river bank. He built the shanty wide enough to make room for a collapsible army cot. Shelves held a Coleman stove, cooking utensils and food. With these essentials, T.J. was ready to live on the river. Betsy may not have had a refrigerator or air conditioner, but now Betsy was his dream boat. For sixteen years, Betsy floated the river...an extraordinarily long time for a wooden boat. The water-worn bottom and mud-stained deck symbolize the work of a man who sought not to conquer the river but only to work with it. Betsy stands as a reminder of the spirit, determination and adaptability of river folk.
Sulfur Fork Bridge - Port Royal, TN Port Royal State Historic Park is important as a stop for the early days of travel in Tennessee. This bridge in the park was built in 1887 to accommodate an old route of the Clarksville-Springfield Highway across Sulfur Fork Creek. Today, the bridge is only available to pedestrian traffic. The bridge is a Pratt through truss design and made by the Converse Bridge Co. The main span is 114 ft. long and 14.5 ft. wide. The entire bridge is 231 ft. long. This creek is also a border between counties, so I am standing in Montgomery County and the other side is in Robertson County. 2020 Update: This bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. See article: www.mainstreetclarksville.com/news/sulphur-fork-bridge-ea... Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/port-royal-state-histor... This Entire Town In Tennessee Was Turned Into A State Park You Can’t Pass Up
Geographic Center of Tennessee monument (2024) This is my third visit to this monument, located in a small park along old Lascassas Pk. (old TN96) in Murfreesboro. With my first visit in 2008, the plaque on the marker was stolen. Upon my 2nd visit in 2014, there was a new plaque with a prominent brass Tennessee with this text: This marker is erected at a point designated as the Geographical Center of the state of Tennessee. Erected in 1978 by the Rutherford County Historical Society. It memorializes the 200th year of American Independence. This area has been under the jurisdiction of England, Mero district of N. Carolina, Davidson County, State of Franklin, Territory South of the River Ohio & the State of Tennessee That plaque must have been stolen again as new plaque was placed ca. 2012. This one is less visually interesting but contains more text: The Tennessee Constitutional Convention in 1834 considered where the permanent seat of state government should be located. A delegate from Williamson County argued that for reasons of equity and convenience, the state capital should be as near the geographic center of the state as could be achieved. The Secretary of State was directed to determine the center point. On Friday, May 30, the Secretary employed University of Nashville mathematics professor James Hamilton to make the determination. On Monday, June 2, Hamilton reported that the geographic center of the state "is one mile and a half east of Murfreesborough." The 1834 Convention did not settle on a site, but specified that the 1843 General Assembly "shall within the first week after commencement of the session, designate and fix the Seat of Government." Relying on the Hamilton report, Rutherford/Murfreesborough promoters and supporters identified an accessible and available large flat rock two miles northeast of Murfreesborough as the central location for the state capitol. Building corners were staked on the large, exposed bedrock. The 1843 Tennessee General Assembly, however, chose Nashville for the permanent Seat of Government. Now, an abandoned quarry, the rock that was to be the state capitol is approximately 200 yards due east of this marker.
For the Permanent Enjoyment of the People This site, was dedicated by FDR to open the Smokey Mountains National Park. When driving Newfound Gap road from Gatlinburg, TN to Cherokee, NC, this popular spot is at the top, and on the state line.
Battle of Johnsonville Monument This monument is located near Pilot Knob in Benton County at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park while overlooking the Tennessee River. Text: Commemorating the capture of Federal gunboats by Forrest's cavalry in the Johnsonville Expedition November 4, 1864. "Faith is the duty of the hour." N.B. Forrest, Major-General to Lieutenant-General Richard Taylor, November 12, 1864. Erected 1930 by Monument and Memorial Commission, Division of History, State of Tennessee.
A Century of TDOT - Bicentennial Mall This marker is at the western end of Bicentennial Mall, not far from the Carillon towers. The TDOT Zero Mile Marker is on the eastern side. A Century of Transportation in Tennessee 1915 - Department of Highways 2015 - Department of Transportation "Preserving our past, maintaining our present and moving Tennessee into the future." 95,523 Highway Miles - 1,104 Interstate Miles - 19,740 Bridges - 79 Airports - 24 Railroads - 28 Transit Systems To Centrer of Capital Cupola:3096.07 Feet Time Capsule Below: Open July 1, 2115
Jackson Cave (observation deck view) - Cedars of Lebanon State Park Jackson Cave is at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Wilson County, TN. At 1500 feet long, it is the most prominent Karst formation in a park full of caves and Sinkholes. There is an observation deck which provides a convenient and easily accessible view behind the park's Nature Center. Or, you can get a closer view by descending a staircase of stones. To go in, you need to get the park's permission first.
Jackson Cave (ground level view) - Cedars of Lebanon State Park Jackson Cave is at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Wilson County, TN. At 1500 feet long, it is the most prominent Karst formation in a park full of caves and Sinkholes. There is an observation deck which provides a convenient and easily accessible view behind the park's Nature Center. Or, you can get a closer view by descending a staircase of stones. To go in, you need to get the park's permission first.
Radnor Lake on both sides of the road When I was a child, I didn't appreciate Radnor Lake as much as I should have. My parents would sometimes find an excuse to drive us down Otter Creek Road. I spent the whole time worried my safe-driving dad would accidentally swerve into the lake. Once I could drive, I never drove down this stretch of Otter Creek Road. Nobody can as it's now closed to cars. I'm guessing it's been that way for three decades. Road maintenance has been quite problematic for the road quite close to the water. Plus, it's better to enjoy the sights and sounds by foot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radnor_Lake_State_Natural_Area Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. Otter Creek Road runs through the middle of the park and is now closed to traffic. Visitors to Radnor Lake enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee, including river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote and the white-tailed deer. Radnor Lake was created by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in 1914, and was initially used for watering steam locomotives and supplying the watering pens for shipped livestock. Afterwards, it became a local sportsman's club for L & N executives and guests. Efforts to preserve the Radnor Lake area began in 1923 when the executive vice president of L&N Railroad declared the site a "Wildlife Sanctuary" at the request of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. Executives with the railroad and their friends (The Sportsman's Club) used the sanctuary for fishing, but a reverence for the beauty of the area was present even then among L&N families and neighbors who lived in the surrounding hills. In 1962, the property was sold to be developed but initial work proved to be problematic and public pressure influenced the state to purchase the property in 1973 and create the State's first Natural Area.
Radnor Lake and a Wildlife Viewing Platform When I was a child, I didn't appreciate Radnor Lake as much as I should have. My parents would sometimes find an excuse to drive us down Otter Creek Road. I spent the whole time worried my safe-driving dad would accidentally swerve into the lake. Once I could drive, I never drove down this stretch of Otter Creek Road. Nobody can as it's now closed to cars. I'm guessing it's been that way for three decades. Road maintenance has been quite problematic for the road quite close to the water. Plus, it's better to enjoy the sights and sounds by foot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radnor_Lake_State_Natural_Area Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. Otter Creek Road runs through the middle of the park and is now closed to traffic. Visitors to Radnor Lake enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee, including river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote and the white-tailed deer. Radnor Lake was created by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in 1914, and was initially used for watering steam locomotives and supplying the watering pens for shipped livestock. Afterwards, it became a local sportsman's club for L & N executives and guests. Efforts to preserve the Radnor Lake area began in 1923 when the executive vice president of L&N Railroad declared the site a "Wildlife Sanctuary" at the request of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. Executives with the railroad and their friends (The Sportsman's Club) used the sanctuary for fishing, but a reverence for the beauty of the area was present even then among L&N families and neighbors who lived in the surrounding hills. In 1962, the property was sold to be developed but initial work proved to be problematic and public pressure influenced the state to purchase the property in 1973 and create the State's first Natural Area.
Radnor Lake and the colorblind viewer When I was a child, I didn't appreciate Radnor Lake as much as I should have. My parents would sometimes find an excuse to drive us down Otter Creek Road. I spent the whole time worried my safe-driving dad would accidentally swerve into the lake. Once I could drive, I never drove down this stretch of Otter Creek Road. Nobody can as it's now closed to cars. I'm guessing it's been that way for three decades. Road maintenance has been quite problematic for the road quite close to the water. Plus, it's better to enjoy the sights and sounds by foot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radnor_Lake_State_Natural_Area Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. Otter Creek Road runs through the middle of the park and is now closed to traffic. Visitors to Radnor Lake enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee, including river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote and the white-tailed deer. Radnor Lake was created by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in 1914, and was initially used for watering steam locomotives and supplying the watering pens for shipped livestock. Afterwards, it became a local sportsman's club for L & N executives and guests. Efforts to preserve the Radnor Lake area began in 1923 when the executive vice president of L&N Railroad declared the site a "Wildlife Sanctuary" at the request of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. Executives with the railroad and their friends (The Sportsman's Club) used the sanctuary for fishing, but a reverence for the beauty of the area was present even then among L&N families and neighbors who lived in the surrounding hills. In 1962, the property was sold to be developed but initial work proved to be problematic and public pressure influenced the state to purchase the property in 1973 and create the State's first Natural Area.
Radnor Lake and Fall Color When I was a child, I didn't appreciate Radnor Lake as much as I should have. My parents would sometimes find an excuse to drive us down Otter Creek Road. I spent the whole time worried my safe-driving dad would accidentally swerve into the lake. Once I could drive, I never drove down this stretch of Otter Creek Road. Nobody can as it's now closed to cars. I'm guessing it's been that way for three decades. Road maintenance has been quite problematic for the road quite close to the water. Plus, it's better to enjoy the sights and sounds by foot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radnor_Lake_State_Natural_Area Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. Otter Creek Road runs through the middle of the park and is now closed to traffic. Visitors to Radnor Lake enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee, including river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote and the white-tailed deer. Radnor Lake was created by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in 1914, and was initially used for watering steam locomotives and supplying the watering pens for shipped livestock. Afterwards, it became a local sportsman's club for L & N executives and guests. Efforts to preserve the Radnor Lake area began in 1923 when the executive vice president of L&N Railroad declared the site a "Wildlife Sanctuary" at the request of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. Executives with the railroad and their friends (The Sportsman's Club) used the sanctuary for fishing, but a reverence for the beauty of the area was present even then among L&N families and neighbors who lived in the surrounding hills. In 1962, the property was sold to be developed but initial work proved to be problematic and public pressure influenced the state to purchase the property in 1973 and create the State's first Natural Area.
Radnor Lake and Otter Creek Road When I was a child, I didn't appreciate Radnor Lake as much as I should have. My parents would sometimes find an excuse to drive us down Otter Creek Road. I spent the whole time worried my safe-driving dad would accidentally swerve into the lake. Once I could drive, I never drove down this stretch of Otter Creek Road. Nobody can as it's now closed to cars. I'm guessing it's been that way for three decades. Road maintenance has been quite problematic for the road quite close to the water. Plus, it's better to enjoy the sights and sounds by foot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radnor_Lake_State_Natural_Area Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. Otter Creek Road runs through the middle of the park and is now closed to traffic. Visitors to Radnor Lake enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee, including river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote and the white-tailed deer. Radnor Lake was created by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in 1914, and was initially used for watering steam locomotives and supplying the watering pens for shipped livestock. Afterwards, it became a local sportsman's club for L & N executives and guests. Efforts to preserve the Radnor Lake area began in 1923 when the executive vice president of L&N Railroad declared the site a "Wildlife Sanctuary" at the request of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. Executives with the railroad and their friends (The Sportsman's Club) used the sanctuary for fishing, but a reverence for the beauty of the area was present even then among L&N families and neighbors who lived in the surrounding hills. In 1962, the property was sold to be developed but initial work proved to be problematic and public pressure influenced the state to purchase the property in 1973 and create the State's first Natural Area.
Radnor Lake has No Fishing When I was a child, I didn't appreciate Radnor Lake as much as I should have. My parents would sometimes find an excuse to drive us down Otter Creek Road. I spent the whole time worried my safe-driving dad would accidentally swerve into the lake. Once I could drive, I never drove down this stretch of Otter Creek Road. Nobody can as it's now closed to cars. I'm guessing it's been that way for three decades. Road maintenance has been quite problematic for the road quite close to the water. Plus, it's better to enjoy the sights and sounds by foot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radnor_Lake_State_Natural_Area Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. Otter Creek Road runs through the middle of the park and is now closed to traffic. Visitors to Radnor Lake enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee, including river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote and the white-tailed deer. Radnor Lake was created by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in 1914, and was initially used for watering steam locomotives and supplying the watering pens for shipped livestock. Afterwards, it became a local sportsman's club for L & N executives and guests. Efforts to preserve the Radnor Lake area began in 1923 when the executive vice president of L&N Railroad declared the site a "Wildlife Sanctuary" at the request of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. Executives with the railroad and their friends (The Sportsman's Club) used the sanctuary for fishing, but a reverence for the beauty of the area was present even then among L&N families and neighbors who lived in the surrounding hills. In 1962, the property was sold to be developed but initial work proved to be problematic and public pressure influenced the state to purchase the property in 1973 and create the State's first Natural Area.
Davy Crockett Memorial Located in the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park near Limestone, TN. The main part of the monument is in the center. It was placed there by the Davy Crockett Historical Society in 1890. Then, the monument was replaced at the Davy Crockett Celebration in Aug, 1965 by the Limestone Ruritan Club. The front of the monument reads: Davy Crockett Pioneer Patriot Soldier Trapper Explorer State Legislator Congressman Martyred at the Alamo 1786-1836 Encircling the Memorial are four curved stone wall segments. Embedded in the walls is a stone from each of the lower 48 states, with the name of the state carved onto it. For instance, Tennessee is the largest one in the middle of the bottom row.
Port Royal Masonic Lodge built in 1859, this became the main building in the historic Tennessee town of Port Royal, In addition to being the Masonic lodge, this was a general store, Doctor's office and Post office. Here is a picture of the building taken in 1899: www.sitemason.com/files/fgntOo/portroyallodgeold.JPG Today, what's left of Port Royal has been designated a state historic area, under the oversight of the Tennessee State Parks. This building today is the park's headquarters. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/port-royal-state-histor... This Entire Town In Tennessee Was Turned Into A State Park You Can’t Pass Up
Greeter Falls Part of the South Cumberland State Park in Grundy County. I went at a time where it was drier than normal.
Bridge Pier remains - Port Royal, TN Port Royal is a Tennessee state park, mostly in Montgomery County remembering many of the states earliest settlers who lived here and various forms of transportation through the area. For many years, the main remaining sight here was an old wooden covered bridge. Built in 1903, the original alignment of Port Royal Road crossed the Red River here. The bridge was in use until 1955 when a more modern bridge was built. Then, in 1972 the bridge partially collapsed. Then, it was rebuilt in 1977. Next in 1998, a tornado destroyed most of the bridge and only a segment of it remained. I don't know if the huge May 2010 flood collapsed the rest of it or if it happened before then, but the flood did enough damage in the area that it would have. (This photo was taken about a month after that.) Older photos can be seen here: bridgehunter.com/tn/montgomery/port-royal-covered/
Flowers at Davy Crockett Birthplace At the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park in Tennessee is a replica log cabin of the house where Crockett was born. Outside of the cabin is a small garden, and these flowers have outgrown the fence.
Davy Crockett replica birthplace cabin This log cabin was built in 1986 at the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park near Limestone, TN as a replica of where he was born. There is a rock marker signifying the spot just in front of the house. Update: This replica will be replaced with another replica: www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/crockett-cabin-rea... UPDATE: This cabin was destroyed by Hurricane Helene flooding. Source: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1096835198677909&set=pcb....
2nd Minnesota Monument, Delong Reservation, Missionary Ridge Significant fighting occured along Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga during the Civil War. If you drive atop the ridge, along Crest Rd., there are monuments all along either side of the street, but there are only parking spaces for a couple of them. Closer to the northern side of the ridge is Delong Reservation. From the small parking area, a dusty path leads to a couple of cannons and a monument to pay tribute to the Minnesota troops who stormed up the side of the ridge on that Novemer day in 1863. One difference between then and now is the presence of trees which weren't around then and today block the view of downtown Chattanooga. Over the past year, this park, which is part of the Chickamauga Battlefield and under the oversight of the National Park Service, has been in the news as the city tries to expand the park's property. Minnesota erected this monument in 1893 and above that on the front is a metal state seal
Scott Fitzhugh Bridge - Paris Landing, TN The Scott Fitzhugh Bridge was built in 1927 to cross the Tennessee River (aka Kentucky Lake) at Paris Landing. when the bridge became Structurally Deficient, it was replaced in 1992 by the Ned McWherter Bridge. Thankfully, TDOT didn't feel the need to totally demolish the main span and it was converted to this pavilion at Paris Landing with the river in the background. When this bridge was in use, it carried highway US79 (TN76) over the river and connected Henry and Stewart County. It was a Warren (Camelback) Through truss with a total length of 4,734 ft. You can see some vintage photos HERE at the Library of Congress website for the Historic American Engineering Record. Scott Fitzhugh was a former state Speaker of the House from Paris and the old road sign with his name was preserved along with this span.
Scott Fitzhugh Bridge - Paris Landing, TN The Scott Fitzhugh Bridge was built in 1927 to cross the Tennessee River (aka Kentucky Lake) at Paris Landing. when the bridge became Structurally Deficient, it was replaced in 1992 by the Ned McWherter Bridge. Thankfully, TDOT didn't feel the need to totally demolish the main span and it was converted to this pavillion at Paris Landing with the river in the background. When this bridge was in use, it carried highway US79 (TN76) over the river and connected Henry and Stewart County. It was a Warren (Camelback) Through truss with a total length of 4,734 ft. You can see some vintage photos HERE at the Library of Congress website for the Historic American Engineering Record. Scott Fitzhugh was a former state Speaker of the House from Paris and the old road sign with his name was preserved along with this span. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-treasures/ Most People Don’t Know These 10 Treasures Are Hiding In Tennessee
Blue Hole Falls (2012, Widest Angle) - Old Stone Fort Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. Here, the Duck River tumbles about 25 feet in a series of cataracts that are about 170 feet wide.
Blue Hole Falls (2012) - Old Stone Fork Park Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is an American Indian ceremonial site estimated to be 2000 years old. The site is situated between two forks of the Duck River and both forks have several waterfalls. The two waterfalls on the northern fork are easily accessible and are magnificent. Here, the Duck River tumbles about 25 feet in a series of cataracts that are about 170 feet wide.
Old Stone Fort Bridge - Manchester, TN This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Duck River at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, TN and is used to connect the campground to the main road. The one land bridge with a wooden driving surface was built in 1906 and crossed the Elk River at Dabbs Ford (Which as far as I can tell was about 20 miles away to the southeast). The bridge was relocated here in 1971 and rehabilitated in 2009. My favorite feature is the etched pattern at the top, as you don't see that too often around here.
Old Stone Fort Bridge - Manchester, TN This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Duck River at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, TN and is used to connect the campground to the main road. The one land bridge with a wooden driving surface was built in 1906 and crossed the Elk River at Dabbs Ford (Which as far as I can tell was about 20 miles away to the southeast). The bridge was relocated here in 1971 and rehabilitated in 2009. My favorite feature is the etched pattern at the top, as you don't see that too often around here. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/historic-park-tn/
David Crockett State Park entrance sign Not to be confused with Davy Crockett Birthplace state park in East Tennessee, David Crockett State Park is in Lawrenceburg, TN. In 1817, Crockett moved to Lawrenceburg. Along the banks of Shoal Creek, he established a powder mill, a gristmill and a distillery. A flood in September 1821 washed away all three of these businesses and Crockett decided to move out west. Today, that land along Shoal Creek is the State Park with the entrance along US64. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/covered-bridge-trail-tn/ The Enchanting Covered Bridge Hike In Tennessee That’s Perfect For An Autumn Day
The Remains of the Lawrence County Courthouse Clock Tower This is what's left of the Lawrence County Courthouse clock tower. This courthouse was built in 1905 and was located in the Lawrenceburg town square. When needed repairs were beyond feasibility to replace, a new courthouse was built in 1974. To see what this courthouse used to look like, there is a mural downtown with a picture of it. Also, except for the color, it looks virtually identical to the clock tower for the 1905 Cumberland County Courthouse in Crossville. The numbers are made out of wood, which I would have never guessed. Also, the light fixture on the left pointing down towards the clock is still there. Today, as you can see, it's lying in a field in the middle of nowhere. Perhaps it's been here for the nearly four decades since the courthouse was torn down. It's located inside David Crockett State Park. (Actually, it's in a spot that's supposed to be off limits to everyone but park staff.)
Waterloo Falls Waterloo Falls is a 35 foot drop along the 100 foot wide Spring Creek. This creek runs along the border between Putnam and Overton Counties. This waterfall is not part of a state park, however, there is an unsigned turnoff along the road, and at the end of the gravel turnoff is some parking spaces. From there is a short path just a few hundred feet along the side of the water right along the side of the falls and perhaps evidence of an old mill. The path doesn't go much further than this, so you're looking at it from an angle. (I suppose you could be a little adventurous and do some climbing, but I didn't. Technical Stuff: I was using two ND 0.6 Filters along with ISO100 and the smallest aperture the lens would allow, f/22. I did not have a tripod, and there wouldn't have been anywhere to put one, but there was a nice tree that I held the camera against.
Remains of the 1846 Wilhoite Mill The remains of the original penstock piers can still be seen along the bank of the Duck River in Marshall County. Here, water was diverted to turn two turbines. The mill was rated at 60 barrels of flour and 150 bushels of corn per day. The Mill and a nearby bridge were destroyed by a flood of March 28, 1902, but a newer mill was built higher up along the bank, and some of those remains also survive today. After the Civil War, a small community sprung up around the mill, which indluded a general store, a blacksmith, a post office and some housing. Today, little remains of the Wilhoite community other that what is left of the two mills. This can be seen as part of the Wilhoite Mill trail at Henry Horton State Park, and is across the duck river from most of the rest of this park. The entrance to the parking area can be seen along US31A.
Parks Covered Bridge - Trimble, TN Obion County farmer Emerson E. Parks built this bridge, the Parks or Trimble Covered Bridge, in 1904 to span a drainage ditch dividing two of his fields on his farm. Although the bridge’s original purpose was agricultural, local traffic also used it until 1928, when the state built a state route with a modern bridge nearby. The bridge remained in use on Trimble's farm until 1997. At that time, due to erosion at the original site that had endangered the historic bridge, the community salvaged as much material as possible and rebuilt the bridge in a city park in Trimble, which resulted in the bridge being delisted from the National Register of Historic Places. This is what it looked like in 1993: bridgehunter.com/photos/24/68/246838-L.jpg The wooden bridge is 59 ft. long, 11.4 feet wide, and has 10 ft. of vertical clearance. A gable roof originally covered the bridge, but a tornado destroyed the original roof in 1914. After the tornado, Parks replaced the gable roof with a flat shed roof. It is one of a small number of Covered bridges in Tennessee. There are also ones in Elizabethton, Sevierville, Lawrenceburg, Red Boiling Springs and Greene County. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-covered-bridges/ These 7 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Tennessee Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time
Sequatchie Cave Sequatchie Cave State Natural Area is located in the town of Sequatchie, TN in Marion County. The calf-deep pure waters of Owen Spring Branch flow out of the mouth of the cave. When the water levels are low, people have explored about a mile into the cave. There are also a couple of endangered species that live here, the Caddisfly and the Royal Snail. The City of Sequatchie was developed because it is close to the waters here. In the 1850's, the landowners gave the land to the city. In the late 1920's (I think) the area was opened as a roadside park complete with a couple of concrete picnic tables and large boulders around the drive. (The driveway to the park is along Valley View Highway which I believe was an original segment of the Dixie Highway in the area.) While the park is still maintained today by the county Highway Department, it is also listed as a State Natural Area. On the day of my visit in the Winter of 2013, there was a posted sign that the entering the cave was off limits as all state owned caves are closed indefinately as researchers study the White nose Syndrome of bats.
Sequatchie Cave Sequatchie Cave State Natural Area is located in the town of Sequatchie, TN in Marion County. The calf-deep pure waters of Owen Spring Branch flow out of the mouth of the cave. When the water levels are low, people have explored about a mile into the cave. There are also a couple of endangered species that live here, the Caddisfly and the Royal Snail. The City of Sequatchie was developed because it is close to the waters here. In the 1850's, the landowners gave the land to the city. In the late 1920's (I think) the area was opened as a roadside park complete with a couple of concrete picnic tables and large boulders around the drive. (The driveway to the park is along Valley View Highway which I believe was an original segment of the Dixie Highway in the area.) While the park is still maintained today by the county Highway Department, it is also listed as a State Natural Area. On the day of my visit in the Winter of 2013, there was a posted sign that the entering the cave was off limits as all state owned caves are closed indefinitely as researchers study the White nose Syndrome of bats. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-daytrips/ 15 Unique Tennessee Day Trips That You Absolutely Must Take 3) Find a Cave Pick a cave, any cave. Did you know that Tennessee has more than 3800?! It's time to spend the day spelunking, if you ask us. or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/magical-place-in-tennes... The Place In Tennessee That Makes You Feel Like You’ve Stepped Through A Magical Wardrobe
Great Falls Dam Bridge - Rock Island, TN Great Falls Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Caney Fork, straddling the county line between White County and Warren County. It is the only dam outside the Tennessee River watershed owned and operated by TVA. The dam impounds the Great Falls Lake, and its tailwaters feed into Center Hill Lake. The completion of Great Falls Dam in 1917 was an engineering triumph, marking the first successful attempt to impound the volatile and flood-prone Caney Fork. The dam is also notable for its design, utilizing a mostly underground conduit to carry water from the reservoir via a tributary to the Power House 0.75 miles (1.21 km) downstream from the dam. The dam and its tailwaters are surrounded by Rock Island State Park. The bridge was first built in 1925. The first time I ever saw it was in 2004. It was still open then but closed soon afterward. It was the first wood surface bridge I ever drove over, and boy was I nervous! At the time, the bridge was also one way, but I'm not sure if it was always like that. Today, the dam and bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1994, this dam and bridge was a filming location for the movie "The Specialist" starring Sylvester Stallone and James Woods. It is featured prominently in the opening scene of the movie as the their two characters are supposed to blow up the bridge while a Colombian drug lord is driving over it. I guess the movie producers felt it looked like something from a third world nation! Someone has uploaded this segment of the film to youtube in case you're interested, but keep in mind it's from an R-Rated movie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0i5atnJc4
Falls City Cotton Mill - Rock Island, TN This abandoned mill is located inside of Rock Island State Park along highway TN287 right near the parking lot to view the great falls. Here's the story according to the historical marker: Falls City Cotton Mill was built in 1892 by Asa Faulkner and several partners. It was the only textile mill in Warren County prior to 1930. The mill was in operation until the great flood of 1902, which destroyed many of the mills in the region. Situated on the bluff above the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River, the structure survived but was forced to close due to the loss of the turbine that washed away. The Mill was operated by a flume, turbine, ropes, and pulleys powered by water diverted from the falls. The operation included the manufacture of cotton, wood products, and was well known for its heavy cotton sheeting. Mr. Faulkner, wanting to help those most in need, hired and housed some 300 workers, predominantly widows and children. This created a booming "city" that included a blacksmith, post office, farm, market, and store of company products.
Falls City Cotton Mill - Rock Island, TN This view of the Mill is taken from inside the springhouse. This was taken several years ago. Today, there is a fence in front of the entrance to the springhouse and this vantage point is not available. This abandoned mill is located inside of Rock Island State Park along highway TN287 right near the parking lot to view the great falls. Here's the story according to the historical marker: Falls City Cotton Mill was built in 1892 by Asa Faulkner and several partners. It was the only textile mill in Warren County prior to 1930. The mill was in operation until the great flood of 1902, which destroyed many of the mills in the region. Situated on the bluff above the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River, the structure survived but was forced to close due to the loss of the turbine that washed away. The Mill was operated by a flume, turbine, ropes, and pulleys powered by water diverted from the falls. The operation included the manufacture of cotton, wood products, and was well known for its heavy cotton sheeting. Mr. Faulkner, wanting to help those most in need, hired and housed some 300 workers, predominantly widows and children. This created a booming "city" that included a blacksmith, post office, farm, market, and store of company products.
Lone Rock Coke Ovens The Tennessee Coal and Iron Company in 1883 built 120 coke ovens to help supply its growing iron works. The company contracted with the state, and convicts worked the ovens until 1896. The coke was sent to be used by the steel industry around South Pittsburg, TN. On August 13, 1892, Tracy City miners, who opposed the use of convict labor, burned the stockades and put the convicts on a train and sent them back to Nashville. (This had also been done a year earlier in Anderson County, TN.) These Coke ovens are viewable near Tracy City at Grundy Lake, which is part of the South Cumberland State Park. Today it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Grundy Lakes Historic District.
Big Rock & Scenic Overlook - Sewanee, TN In the earliest days of cross country automobile travel, there weren't as many places to pull over and rest, so the early highway departments would add scenic stops with several parking spaces and concrete picnic tables. This would be even more important for the winding drive up a mountain, especially if it was a new or scary experience. One of the earliest routes to ascend the Cumberland Plateau in the Monteagle area connected Sewanee at the top to Cowan down below. As the members of the Dixie Highway Association were looking for the best route to cross the plateau, they decided to reuse this early road, making improvements along the incline. A more detailed description of this spot comes from the TDOT book Tennessee's Survey Report for Historic Highway Bridges on Page 125: During the 1920s and 1930s, there was a growing interest nationally in scenic beautification projects along highways. These often included turnouts, or pull-offs, sometimes with small parks or picnic areas. If an impressive view existed, the turnout was called a scenic overlook. During the 1930s, beginning in 1934 in Tennessee, federal relief programs funded “Roadside Development,” “Landscaping,” and “Beautification” projects resulting in landscaping projects and a variety of roadside parks, pull-offs or turnouts, and overlooks. An example is the scenic overlook on the steep western side of Monteagle Mountain. In 1918 Franklin County issued a $300,000 bond issue for road improvements which included a joint project with the state in 1919 to improve a ten mile stretch of the Dixie Highway through the county that contained this pull-off. It is unknown if the original pull-off, which contained a sweeping 400 foot stone wall flanking a massive boulder, pre-dates the 1919 project or if it was built (or enhanced) as part of the project. In 1936 the state spent $11,190 as a National Recovery Highway Project to landscape 5.4 miles of the Cowan to Sewanee section of State Route 15 (the Dixie Highway). The 1936 project, whose plans show the location of the original stone wall, removed the older wall and erected a new wall of rubble masonry 1400 feet long, cut steps into the boulder (7” rise, 12” tread, and 30” width), and paved the parking area with macadam stone. The state also built over 900 discontiguous feet of rubble masonry walls and planted over 2100 trees and shrubbery “grouped in as natural arrangements as possible” on the project. While the road was originally part of the Dixie Highway, and then state route TN15, eventually it became US41A/US64. (It is not US64 anymore as that route now meets I-24 and ascends Monteagle that way.) This area is right along the western edge of the Domain of the University of the South. The stone masonry that extends from the left of the boulder eventually meets up with the highway marking the western entrance of the University of the South. When you climb up the steps, you see the surface of the boulder is covered with graffiti covering graffiti. My personal favorite was "Don't fall of and die!!!" (Things dating back to the Thirties don't always have guardrails.) Even still, in the 10 minutes I was here, multiple carloads of young and old passengers stopped for family portraits.
Roan Mountain State Park Visitors Center Located in Carter County along the Doe River is the Visitors Center for Roan Mountain State Park. (the center is not actually on the mountain.) The parking area is along highway TN143 and connects via the pedestrian bridge seen in the middle. Also seen here is an old mill and a wagon wheel. Also, the Peg Leg Iron Ore Mine is just a short walk from here along a trail.
Tennessee Lake sunset Sunset behind the trees at Bledsoe Creek state park in Tennessee Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-scenery/ These 15 Mind-Blowing Sceneries Totally Define Tennessee
Burgess Falls State Park, Tennessee Once providing the power for the city of Cookeville, This is the largest of three waterfalls along the Falling Water River along the Highland Rim.
Middle Falls at Burgess Falls State Park, TN This is the second of three waterfalls along the Falling Water River at Burgess Falls State Park. Located just minutes south of Cookeville, Tennessee
