What Tennessee’s Major Cities Looked Like In 1935 May Shock You. Crossville Especially.
There’s something fascinating about a ream of photos from long ago – especially if they’re taken in places that you know and love. We’ve found a couple of shots from across Tennessee in 1935, documenting the lives of Tennesseans long before we could record their actual stories. Most of these lives have run their course, leaving only a black and white behind. What a strange, wonderful thing.
These women here are attending a religious meeting, waiting for it to start.
The men follow the women, dressed in their suits and ready to hear something new.
Farmers are gathering here in Camden, Tennessee.
The ladies, waiting in the shade.
These photos of Crossville before it was the place YOU know are so interesting!
Doesn't quite look the same, does it?
A medicine show caused crowds to gather in the square in Huntington.
A happy older man from 1935 Huntington.
If you couldn't tell this is a shot of Memphis' great Mississippi, we'd be a little weirded out. To be honest.
A quick smoke before gettin' back to it on the river.
The square looks a tad bit different today. Just a little.
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This haunting photo taken in Murfreesboro gives us such a glimpse into our shared Tennessee past.
What are your thoughts on this ream of the once was? It’s a strange thing, for sure. Tell your Tennessee stories below!
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