Flynn’s Lick Church To Be Considered To Historic Register
The Flynn’s Lick Methodist Church building is up for consideration to be added to the National Register of Historic Places later this month. The church located off of Granville Highway was founded in 1804 by a Methodist Preacher named Lorenzo Dow. Wes Ragland spent the first twenty years of his life attending the church from […]
Ralph’s Donuts Added To Historical Register Of Places
The National Park Service has officially added Ralph’s Donuts to the National Register of Historic Places. Ralph’s Donuts opened in 1962 and is the oldest donut shop in Cookeville. Owner John MacDonald said Ralph’s Donuts being added to the registry is an exciting honor. “It’s quite an accomplishment for a small business to stay open […]
Twinton Fire Lookout Tower Officially Registered As National Historic Place
The Tennessee Historical Society announced Friday that Overton County’s Twinton Fire lookout Tower is officially registered to the National Register of Historic Places These include a WWII-era aircraft hangar, an African-American cemetery, a foundry complex, apartment complex, and three fire lookout towers. Six other locations in Tennessee were also added. The National Register of Historic […]
Overton Co. Fire Tower Nominated to National Register of Historic Places
Overton County’s Twinton Fire Lookout Tower was unanimously voted to the National Register of Historic Places last week. The nomination delayed by the Tennessee State Review Board earlier this year citing a need for more historical significance. Historic Preservation Specialist Rebecca Schmitt said they added additional information about the tower serving a crucial role in […]
