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This grand old tree in the field where the battle of Milton took place during the Civil War has seen a lot of Winters. Today it felt like you could almost see old man winter sitting right there underneath the branches, just sitting back enjoying his work.
Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7, a Gothic revival building constructed in 1823, is the oldest public building in Franklin, Tennessee. It houses Hiram Lodge No. 7, founded in 1809, and is the oldest Masonic Hall in continuous use in Tennessee. It was the location of the negotiation and signing of the Treaty of Franklin in 1830, in which the Chickasaw Indians sold their lands prior to being moved west to today's Oklahoma. Sitting president Andrew Jackson was a participant, the only time a U.S. President would journey to an Indian council for the purpose of making a treaty. The building was used as a hospital for wounded Union soldiers after the Battle of Franklin,
Franklin Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn when he laid out the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1682. It is located in the Center City area, between North 6th and 7th Streets, and between Race Street and the Vine Street Expressway.
Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a community-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization coming together to design, create and maintain a flowering pedestrian bridge across the Rocky Broad River and the walkways at both ends of the bridge for the joy and benefit of all who come our way. The bridge, completed in 1925, served as a part of the US 64/US 74-A/NC 9 highway until 2011 when a new bridge was opened to traffic. The Historic Bridge #7 was turned over to the Town of Lake Lure to allow for the creation of this unique community garden bridge, to be developed by local people to further enhance the natural beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge for generations to come.
www.lakelurefloweringbridge.org
www.facebook.com/lakelurefloweringbridge
www.romanticasheville.com/lake_lure_flowering_bridge.htm
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010 the town population was 1,192. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.
On June 2, 2016, at the age of 32, Captain Jeff Kuss tragically lost his life when his jet crashed a day before the Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna, TN. He is survived by his wife Christina, children Calvin and Sloane, parents Janet and Michael, and brother Eric.
The Town of Smyrna and its citizens are proud to honor the legacy of Marine Captain Jeff Kuss with this Blue Angel F/A-18C Hornet similar to the jet he flew. It is in place at the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial at Lee Victory Recreation Park across from the airport in Smyrna, TN. It is with great honor that the Town of Smyrna hereby pays tribute to his legacy.
For more information about Captain Kuss and the memorial, please visit the following website:
www.captjeffkussusmcmemorial.com/
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The Owls organization playing Rutherford County Police in a charity softball game for the Warlick family.
Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a community-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization coming together to design, create and maintain a flowering pedestrian bridge across the Rocky Broad River and the walkways at both ends of the bridge for the joy and benefit of all who come our way. The bridge, completed in 1925, served as a part of the US 64/US 74-A/NC 9 highway until 2011 when a new bridge was opened to traffic. The Historic Bridge #7 was turned over to the Town of Lake Lure to allow for the creation of this unique community garden bridge, to be developed by local people to further enhance the natural beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge for generations to come.
www.lakelurefloweringbridge.org
www.facebook.com/lakelurefloweringbridge
www.romanticasheville.com/lake_lure_flowering_bridge.htm
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010 the town population was 1,192. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.
Built by Dr. Daniel McPhail in 1817, this building soon became his medical office. He was a local doctor who lived in Franklin but had originally immigrated from Scotland. This office is one of the oldest buildings in all of Franklin
The first Murfreesboro courthouse was erected on the present site on the public square in 1812. Although no description of the building is available, it evidently was not very substantial, as in March, 1818, the court appointed commissioners to have it repaired or improved. In 1822, while Murfreesboro was the Capital of Tennessee, the courthouse burned. A commission was appointed by the legislature to supervise the erection of a new courthouse which was of brick and constructed at a cost of approximately $6,000. In January, 1859, a committee was appointed to investigate the necessity of building a new courthouse. After careful investigation, the committee reported that a new building was an absolute necessity and the present building (seen in part above) was constructed in 1859 at a cost of $50,000. This is the octagonal dome/clock tower crowning the cupola on the top of this version of the Rutherford County Courthouse.
Probably the most exciting day which the building has witnessed was July 13, 1862, when the Confederate Cavalry leader, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, recaptured the courthouse from Federal occupation and rescued several Confederate prisoners who had been sentenced to hang. Evidences of the impact of mini-balls may still be seen in some of the brick of the courthouse walls.
The significance of the courthouse that results in its listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) lies more in its site than the quality of its architecture. Murfreesboro was originally designed as a courthouse town. On a regular grid, a smaller central square was imposed to accommodate the administrative structure. This isolated island became the heart of the new town from the time of the construction of the first.courthouse. The current building, by its imposing height and great solidity, provides a very real visual focus to the older central section of Murfreesboro, as the original town planners & the designers of the current structure intended. It is as symbolic as it is functional. It dignifies & marks the town as the regional center of justice & administration. It is an integral part of the fabric of Murfreesboro and no twentieth century structure could fill the shoes of this somewhat battered nineteenth century monument on its intended nineteenth century site.
This courthouse was added to the NRHP on July 16, 1973. All the information above can be found on the original documents submitted for listing consideration found here:
npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/AssetDetail/41279b06-37d1-4c63-b1c...
This photo was taken in 2013 during my previous Project 365…please visit my album for this “REMASTERED” Project 365 as I revisit each day of 2013 for additional photos to share!!
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D5200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Beautiful barn preserved and repurposed along the way between Milton and Lascassas in eastern Rutherford County, Tennessee. She is all decked out and wrapped in a grand autumn day.
03/52 – August 25th - August 31th
We spent the weekend at Seth's parents' house in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Since I'm making it a bit of a habit in waiting until the very last minute to take my weekly self-portrait, this was taken on Sunday afternoon, like all of the rest thus far.
It rained most of the day, which was great because Western North Carolina is parched, then late in the afternoon, the sky opened up and the sun shined through the haze.
This is pretty much straight out of camera.
Edit: EXPLORED! Highest position was 381 on Thursday, November 13, 2008
Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a community-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization coming together to design, create and maintain a flowering pedestrian bridge across the Rocky Broad River and the walkways at both ends of the bridge for the joy and benefit of all who come our way. The bridge, completed in 1925, served as a part of the US 64/US 74-A/NC 9 highway until 2011 when a new bridge was opened to traffic. The Historic Bridge #7 was turned over to the Town of Lake Lure to allow for the creation of this unique community garden bridge, to be developed by local people to further enhance the natural beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge for generations to come.
www.lakelurefloweringbridge.org
www.facebook.com/lakelurefloweringbridge
www.romanticasheville.com/lake_lure_flowering_bridge.htm
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010 the town population was 1,192. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.
A combined freight and passenger house, the Smyrna Railroad Depot was originally erected in 1851, and replaced in 1873 by the structure seen here. It was a direct result of the charter granted by the State of Tennessee on December 11, 1845, to the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad to connect this area with the seaports of Charleston and New Orleans. Located in the Downtown Smyrna District, the Train Depot received a facelift in 2014 and has become a focal point in the Front Street area. New sidewalks (including memorial bricks), benches and indoor restrooms have provided new life for the old train depot. History of the town of Smyrna can be traced back to the construction of the depot with the town springing up around it over time.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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"[These were] men who had given their lives for the country ..., and now sleep beneath the green sod of our beautiful cemetery, on the immortal field of Stone's River."
When Chaplain William Earnshaw, the first Superintendent of Stones River National Cemetery, wrote these words, he and the 111th United States Colored Infantry were nearing the end of nearly a year of locating and reburying Union soldiers from the battlefield, Murfreesboro, and the surrounding area. They began the work in October 1865. Today, more than 6,100 Union soldiers are buried in Stones River National Cemetery. Of these, 2,562 are unknown. Nearly 1,000 veterans, and some family members, who served in the century since the Civil War are also interred there. Although the cemetery is often thought of as a separate entity, it was consolidated with Stones River National Battlefield by an Act of Congress in 1927 and is administered by the National Park Service. The National Cemetery is also included in the Stones River National Battlefield listing on the National Register of Historic Places as of October 15, 1966. More information about the battlefield and cemetery can be found at the following sites:
npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/AssetDetail?assetID=b58b0f4e-70a8-...
www.nps.gov/stri/learn/photosmultimedia/stones-river-nati...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the link below:
This house is on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property to the East Main Street Historic District in Murfreesboro, TN. Here is a description of this house from the brochure entitled "Explore Historic Murfreesboro - A Walking Tour"
511 East Main Street
The Second Empire style is characterized by the Mansard roof, central tower, two-story bay windows, and metal cresting along the roof line. Built to reflect a combination of wealth and fashion, the Collier-Crichlow House was designed by Nashville architect W. C. Smith and built by local carpenter H. C. Jackson. The first owner, Ingram Collier, was a successful businessman and the mayor of Murfreesboro in 1872 and 1873. The Collier-Crichlow House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places independently in addition to being part of the historic district.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF48dzBro7I
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Although not the typical barn with the See Rock City slogan on it, this silo faintly bears the "See Rock City" painting and "Take U.S. 41" as directions for passer-byer's to see. This silo is located on Highway 231 just North of U.S. 41. Originally painted by Clark Byers, just as the barns were, I suspect that this silo fell victim to the highway beautification movement of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency and legislation nicknamed the “Ladybird Act”. Unfortunately, this idea thought roadside signs were more of an eyesore than an icon and many of Rock City’s rooftop (or silo) messages had to be removed or painted over. Thankfully, this one has re-emerged over time and continues to be visible.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Image created from multiple exposures blended together in Photoshop layers using the "Lighten" blend mode. All exposures were taken with a single Einstein strobe with a 22" beauty dish attached to a boom arm.
Who ever thought that a man’s apple truck would ever become a center of Rutherford County folklore?
Well, it happened and for years there was a lot of talk about “Mr. Ledbetter, the apple farmer whose 1917 Reo Truck was at the bottom, stuck in the mud, of Lake Lure. Some people weren’t sure, others were positive that the truck was still there. Now Lake Lure has a surface area of 717 acres and its’ elevation is 911 feet! It is cuddled by some beautiful mountains. Mrs. Elizabeth Morse is credited with naming Lake Lure. She was the wife of Dr. Luciuis B. Morse who in 1902 together with his brothers Hiram and Asahel purchased 64k acres around Chimney Rock for the sum of $500. They later acquired 8,000 more acres. It was all about the healthful environment. By 1910 the town population was a mere 1,192.
An apple farmer, Barzellie Ledbetter had six sons, Charles, Carl, Sidney, Claude, Marvin and Billy, who two or three times a week would haul apples to Hendersonville. In 1917 he bought a Reo Truck to do the hauling. Being there wasn’t much transportation in the community, Mr. Ledbetter would also lend a hand delivering ice, groceries and other produce throughout the mountains. When anyone died he would take the time and go to Rutherfordton and bring back a casket.
When it was decided to build the lake, the Ledbetter’s homeplace was bought out. A man thought he might buy the Reo Truck and Mr. Ledbetter let him take it and try it out. After the family had moved, the man brought the truck back and was undecided about purchasing the truck. The good old apple truck was parked on the road near the old Ledbetter homestead. When the man didn’t buy the truck the road was already under water and it was a difficult task to move the beloved apple truck. Mr. Ledbetter thought it was too much work to move it and “just left it there and let them flood over it.”
The Ledbetter boys often talked about going back and find the apple truck now axle-deep in mud under 55 feet of water! Finally Charles Ledbetter, living in Shelby, decided to “give it a try!” He wanted to bring up his daddy’s 1917 Reo apple truck and restore it. With the help of the Shelby Skin Divers Club and a magnet, he found his dad’s truck! Finally, the truck was attached to a raft, raised and with the aid of two boats the Reo was floated down the lake a mile and a half and pulled out and up on land! It wasn’t much to look at but the second phase began. With determination and dedicated, the Ledbetter’s restored the truck to “like new condition”. With it’s 27.4 horsepower engine the famous “Apple Truck Of Lake Lure” hit the road. It was truly an amazing achievement. Where is the truck now? It has been loaned and displayed at the Bennett Classic Museum in Forest City. You can visit and check out this marvel of the past and Lake Lure!
(source: rutherfordweekly.com/after-45-years-under-water-the-fable...)
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Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is excited to announce the 12th Annual Benefit Car, Truck, Tractor and Trade Show set for Saturday, June 4, 2016, on the Henderson County Campus. This year’s show is hosted by SkillsUSA Students and Great Smokey Mountain Region of AACA and is featuring Corbitt Trucks and Tractors. The show is open to all modes of transportation, including 2-, 3-, 4- or 18-wheelers. The day will include door prizes and special awards that are chosen and presented by SkillsUSA Students. Automotive instructional labs will be open for tours. All proceeds from the car show will benefit automotive students in SkillsUSA competitions. (www.blueridge.edu/news/twelfth-annual-car-show-set-june-4)
Located on Highway 41 heading south between Murfreesboro and Beechgrove, Tennessee...this barn reads "See Beautiful Rock City" but is partially obscured by trees and is severely faded. I was able to pull off to the side of the road and get out to get a decent shot while not crossing the fence into someone's property. However, speaking of someone's property...I'd like to find a few of these folks and find out why they don't keep these great old barns up just a little better. I'd even help cut down the trees and/or clean-up around them so they are visible to travelers to admire. Just a little personal soapbox...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Another beautiful sunset on the Jones Family Farm.
I love this tree. Sadly, in a year or so, the highway is going to cut straight through the farm and they are going to take out this beauty of a tree. I will be heartbroken. I might just have to tie myself to it in protest.
Edit: EXPLORED! Highest position thus far – 8 on Sunday, February 27, 2011.
Car Show Facebook Event:
www.facebook.com/hotnightscoolrides
Please have a look at this YouTube video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF48dzBro7I
Please have a look at my automotive photography album: www.flickr.com/photos/kenlane/albums/72157634353498642
Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a community-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization coming together to design, create and maintain a flowering pedestrian bridge across the Rocky Broad River and the walkways at both ends of the bridge for the joy and benefit of all who come our way. The bridge, completed in 1925, served as a part of the US 64/US 74-A/NC 9 highway until 2011 when a new bridge was opened to traffic. The Historic Bridge #7 was turned over to the Town of Lake Lure to allow for the creation of this unique community garden bridge, to be developed by local people to further enhance the natural beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge for generations to come.
www.lakelurefloweringbridge.org
www.facebook.com/lakelurefloweringbridge
www.romanticasheville.com/lake_lure_flowering_bridge.htm
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010 the town population was 1,192. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.
HDR image from Murfreesboro Tennessee Old Barn and Rutherford County Courthouse. Tone Mapped using Photomatix Pro HDR software.
Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a community-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization coming together to design, create and maintain a flowering pedestrian bridge across the Rocky Broad River and the walkways at both ends of the bridge for the joy and benefit of all who come our way. The bridge, completed in 1925, served as a part of the US 64/US 74-A/NC 9 highway until 2011 when a new bridge was opened to traffic. The Historic Bridge #7 was turned over to the Town of Lake Lure to allow for the creation of this unique community garden bridge, to be developed by local people to further enhance the natural beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge for generations to come.
www.lakelurefloweringbridge.org
www.facebook.com/lakelurefloweringbridge
www.romanticasheville.com/lake_lure_flowering_bridge.htm
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010 the town population was 1,192. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.