As I mentioned previously, we took a little “leaf peeping” road trip last week. And on the way back home, we decided to stop at Benton’s to get a fresh supply of smoked bacon. We got to a highway crossroads and couldn’t remember whether we were supposed to turn left or right to get to the store. We took a gamble and turned left.
After about five miles, we realized that we went the wrong way, so a U-turn was in order. But the mistake was actually a lucky break. Otherwise, we would have missed seeing this beautiful “Rock City” barn!
Barns like this are becoming Americana relics of an earlier time. Since 1935, they have been advertising the Rock City tourist destination located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. There are less than 100 that now remain along our country roads. More about the barn history can be found HERE.
I remember when we use to travel to my dads reunions in Ohio I would love seeing the big barns with advertising on the roofs.
ReplyDeleteit will be sad to see that pass .
Great photo.
I love old barns like this! We have two close to our home that are falling apart. There is a 'move' to raise funds to save them but I'm afraid there are not enough people who care about them anymore! Thank you for sharing this beautiful barn with us.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
I'm glad you took a wrong turn and had your camera with you! What a beautiful photo of this old barn and it's advertising. Have a blessed weekend. Pam
ReplyDeleteSerendipity strikes again! A very happy mistake indeed. The barn is nestled in so cozily and what great graphics...history? I'll go check out more.
ReplyDeleteThat was very interesting!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome 'stumble-upon'. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photo! I love barns like that. Our son attended Covenant College at Lookout Mountain, GA (or TN). It is a beautiful area. So glad you turned the wrong way!
ReplyDeleteThat barn is still in great shape!
ReplyDeleteI remember the days when barns were used for advertising.
What a find. I didn't think that any of those barns existed anymore. I'd be outta my mind to find one.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo and editing Donna. There are no wrong turns when taking the scenic route.. it turned out to be the bestest way :)
ReplyDeletewhat fun!
ReplyDeleteOMG Donna! I am so glad you found that barn and posted it. I have had many camping trips to the Smokies in my younger years and remember those barn roofs so well! It's part of our era. Like the narrow dirt road from Cades Cove to Townsend with all the little cabins along the way. I wonder what the folks our age 50 years from now will find nostalgic?
ReplyDeleteYou made a wrong turn but ended up in the right place for a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteHi There, I love seeing those old "See Rock City" barns. There's one not far from us that we pass sometimes...
ReplyDeleteHope you have had a good week. We've been visiting friends in KY --and had a great time (other than the fact that it was cloudy and very COLD).... We're home now and have the heat on PLUS a big roaring fire in the fireplace... Brrrrrrrr...
Hugs,
Betsy
Oh, this is one of those instances when taking a wrong turn was a good thing! I have been known to take many a wrong turn in my day...but I just console myself with the thought that it is "the scenic route" that I have chosen. ;)
ReplyDeleteI do love a red barn!
a lucky mistake for sure. The barn and the advertisement both look like they are well maintained. It's a shame you don't see more of that any more
ReplyDeleteA timely topic Donna. The Women's Institute of the town south of us are producing annual calendars featuring barns of the area. This is year two, and by the completion in year five, 60 barns will have been documented and shared. A nice idea.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Now that would be fun to run into! Brings back childhood memories...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Do you happen to know what road you found this on?
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's on the east side of U.S. 411, a couple of miles south of Madisonville, TN.
DeleteWe always loved looking for these on our road trips south. We used to travel all over the US each Summer with the kids when they were small - we lived in New England then and drove across country to Calif. and back several times. Lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteHugs - Mary