Memories of Marion

Firechief John Milton Humble 1934
In this October 1934 image, South Pittsburg Firechief John Milton Humble along with other members of the fire department pose on their new fire… Login to continue reading Login…

Hales Bar Dam 1950s
This is a 1950s chrome view of Hales Bar Dam from the west bank of the river. In 1933, R. J. Hoge Sr.… Login to continue reading Login…

U.S. Highway 41 1920s-1930s
This image of U.S. Highway 41 as it snakes through the head of Battle Creek toward Monteagle likely dates from the late 1920s/early 1930s.… Login to continue reading Login…

Brendalene Motel 1950s
Located five miles east of Jasper next to Nickajack Lake, the Brendalene Motel is believed to be the first motel in Jasper to have… Login to continue reading Login…

Aycock Hosiery Mill 1908
This is an artist rendition of the Aycock Hosiery Mill at South Pittsburg in 1908. Constructed in 1905 and located on Railroad Avenue next… Login to continue reading Login…

Kate’s BBQ 1952
Kate’s Bar-B-Q was in operation at the Dixie Lee Junction in Kimball for decades. This postcard dates from 1952 and six people are… Login to continue reading Login…

Cedar Avenue 1940
Looking north, this image shows the left side of Cedar Avenue in South Pittsburg around 1940. The Coca-Cola truck is parked in front… Login to continue reading Login…

NC & StL Railroad Depot 1957
For three-quarter of a century the NC & StL Railroad Depot at Sewanee served Marion Countians as they traveled throughout Tennessee and the United… Login to continue reading Login…

The Lankester Hotel 1937
The Lankester Hotel opened in 1900 on the square in Jasper. It was owned by Mr. J. G. Lancaster, “a retired traveling man… Login to continue reading Login…

Pine Crest Motel and Restaurant
This is one of numerous postcards known to exist of the Pine Crest Motel and Restaurant at Kimball. The motel and restaurant was built… Login to continue reading Login…
