Posted in Tennessee
December 19, 2016
20 Then And Now Photos That Will Forever Change The Way You See Tennessee
There’s something beautiful about a peek into the past – a moment spent wondering about what once was, the people who were once here, the lives lived before we ever touched our great state. With each of these photos, you’ll see a bit of the past, and link it tight to the present. Get ready to be wowed.

The photo is thought to have been taken around 1904 or 1905.

There are a significant lack of horses...

This photograph was taken between 1915-1925.

Sprawling neighborhoods made way for a larger industrial and business fostering environment.

This is how Knoxville appeared in 1911.

We're proud that Knoxville has maintained quite a bit of historical integrity.

This is how Memphis appeared in 1967.

Maybe just a few?

Taken in 1940.

This photograph was taken in 2012.

There is no documented date on this photograph.

The First United Methodist Church of Cleveland is now the New Life Bible College.

This photograph is undated.

Not much has truly changed, don't you think?

It was constructed in 1797 by Knoxville's first builder, Thomas Hope, however it was for Francis Alexander Ramsey.

It no longer has the porch, but quite a bit of the structure has been restored.

This particular photograph was taken in 1949.

This is the kind of historic spot that doesn't change TOO too much. Thankfully, it's protected by the state.

Hiking back in the 1940s was much different than the ease of hiking today - a lack of REIs makes this photograph even more precious.

It's such a funny thing to see how nature changes in such small, effective ways over time. It's a slow grow, isn't it?
Pretty amazing, amiright? Tennessee is a pretty wonderful place. Take a moment to reflect on how lucky we all are during a beautiful wintry drive – this is the most scenic route you can take in all of Tennessee.