Tag Archives: Tennessee

James K. Polk Motel, Columbia, Tennessee

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This image is of the exterior of another motel, this time the James K. Polk, named after the U.S. President from the first half of the 19th Century.

Pub. by ReClo, Box 306, Goodlettsville, Tenn.


The description states:
JAMES K. POLK MOTEL
COLUMBIA, TENN.
HIGHWAY NO 31
For Reservations Phone EV- 8-4913
50 Units — Tile and Bath Showers
Simmons Furniture — Electric Heat
Air Conditioned — Beautyrest Mattress
Restaurant — T.V. and Telephones
Swimming Pool — Putt Putt Golf Course
–This establishment had the unusual amenity of a miniature golf course as noted in the description. It was still in business in 2011, but has since closed.
The cars in the image indicate this card is from the 1950s.

Parkview Motel, Nashville, Tennessee

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This image is a view inside a typical room of the Parkview Motel just a few miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. Of particular note is the TV in the background which is on wheels, and is apparently turned on. The lamp on top of it would have to be off to watch programming, though.

Genuine Natural Color Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, N.Y.


The description states:
PARKVIEW MOTEL and RESTAURANT
“South’s Finest”        Phone CO-2-9196
On U. S. Hiways 41 and 31W – 3 Miles North of Nashville, Tenn. Make One Stop. Fine Southern Cooking, Living Room, 21-inch TV in every Room Free. Air Conditioned, Wall to Wall Carpet, Electric Heat and Two Full Sized Beds in every Unit. Most Reasonable Prices. This Deluxe Family unit for $8.00. 2 – 3 or 4 Persons.
–The odd capitalization is present in the original text. It appears the motel is no longer in business.
This card was used and is dated 17 June 1961.

Lake Scene, Paris Tennessee

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This image shows a pair of men canoeing across a lake near the city of Paris, Tennessee. The names of European cities are often reused in states throughout the United States.

Photo by Glen Devery


The description states:
Across the lake’s surface with a smooth flight.
With luck there’ll be fish in the fry pan tonight.
–This lake may be Kentucky Lake, a dammed portion of the Tennessee River to the east of Paris, Tennessee.
This card was used and is dated 8 April 1963.

Charlies Bunion, Great Smoky Mountains Park, Tennessee

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This is an image of the large rock outcrop called Charlies Bunion. The rock is just below the summit of a mountain along the Appalachian Trail.

Photographed in Natural Color by Walter Cline


The description states:
CHARLIES BUNION
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This spectacular point on the Appalachian Trail is located about 6 miles from Newfound Gap and has become a very popular hike. This area is located in the most rugged scenery in the Smokies.
–This particular mountain top is on the border between Tennessee and North Carolina.
This card was used and is dated 15 September 1971.
 

Mountain Highway Scene, Tennessee

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This image is an artists recreation of a black and white photo, showing cars traveling along a highway in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Published by Standard Souvenirs and Novelties, Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.


There is no description on the back of this card.
The card shows automobiles characteristic of the 1940s in the United States, although the card was used and is dated 10 August 1951

Roadside Rhododendrons, Tennessee

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This image shows a scenic section of Tennessee highway featuring wild Rhododendrons growing alongside the road.

Published by Tennessee Tricolor Inc., Gatlinburg, Tenn.


The description states:
RHODODENDRON
The colorful flower of the Smokies, rhododendron gives a vivid hue to the rugged mountain scenery.
— Rhododendrons are a shrub flower and grow commonly throughout the Southeastern United States.
This card was used and is dated 19 June 1961.

Chimney Tops, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee

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This image shows, in the background, the mountain known as the Chimney Tops, one of the most recognizable features of the Great Smoky Mountains Range.

Photographed in natural color by Walter Cline


The description states:
GS-18
THE CHIMNEY TOPS AND U. S. 441, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. U. S. 441 is the Transmountain Highway through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This highway follows the Little Pigeon River on the Tennessee side and the Chimney Tops are the rugged peaks that dominate the view for several miles.
–This card was used and is dated 12 August 1955.

Cannon on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

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This is an image of an American Civil War era cannon situated on the edge of Lookout Mountain overlooking the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee on the far side of the river below.

Curteichcolor Reproduction from Kodachrome or Ektachrome Original


The description states simply:
CANNON ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE
–The cannon is a reminder of the Civil War era Battle of Lookout Mountain, fought here in 1863.
The card was used and is dated 21 June 1961.

Fort Nashborough, Tennessee

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This is an image of Fort Nashborough, a stockade fort which would be the focal point of settlers who would found Nashville, Tennessee.

Color Photo by R. E. Calonge


The description states:
FORT NASHBOROUGH
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of Fort Nashborough is a faithful reproduction of the original log fort build in 1780 on the banks of the Cumberland River. Built on the same site, the block houses and stockade appear as they did in the day when the Fort withstood the savage attacks of the Cherokees and Creeks.
–The purpose of the fort was to defend the encroaching European settlers against attacks by the Cherokee indian tribes which were resisting settlement in the area.
The current structures were built in the 1960s, but have become decrepit and are slated for demolition and reconstruction in 2017.
This postcard was used and is dated 21 July 1971.

Jackson Motel, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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This card shows an aerial view of the Jackson Motel, an establishment named for Andrew Jackson in the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Hannau Color Productions, 605 Lincoln Road., Miami Beach, Fla.


The description states:
JACKSON MOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Intersection U. S. Hi-ways 41, 70-S & 231 in city limits. Accommodations for 200 guests. Swimming Pool, Air Conditioned, Electric Heat, Circulating Ice Water and Telephones. Beautyrest  Mattresses. Nice Restaurant serving good food from 6:00 A. M. until 9:00 P. M. TV Lounge, Gift Shop, Shuffleboard, and large Convention Room. Phone TW3-5290. Fountain Service till 10:30 P.M.
“The Waldorf of Motels”
–There is still an establishment in Murfreesboro by the same name, but it is not the same buildings, so it is probably a new business with a similar name.
This postcard is unusual because of its extra long format with images rotated 90 degrees to fit on the postcard. Click on the image to see the card full size. This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.