There’s something eerie and strangely gorgeous about an abandoned place. It twinges with the memory of the past, the question of what once was, an homage to the past. A sweet nod to what once was. We’ve found some amazing places throughout the state that sing of what once was – you’ll fall in love.

  1. The epic abandoned railroad trestle.

Brent Moore - Flickr Brent Moore found this stunning shot in Cheatham County.

  1. This old house.

Pat Henson - Flickr We’re sure there’s some kind of story behind it, don’t you think?

  1. Alone.

Dread Pirate Jeff - Flickr We’re feeling a chill…

  1. The porch no one wants to sit on.

Samantha Carlson - Flickr At least anymore - who knows who used to pass the days here?

  1. Shivering, now.

Samantha Carlson - Flickr The contrast between the dark wood and white door is a bit intense, don’t you think?

  1. Once upon a time…

Elias Schewel - Flickr Someone lived here other than ghosts.

  1. Gettin’ artsy in the Tennessee State Prison.

Thomas Hawk - Flickr A crazy spot for photographers, for sure.

  1. The once-upon-a-time homestead.

Edwin House - Flickr This must’ve been cozy once!

  1. An abandoned factory in Chattanooga.

David Brossard - Flickr It’s always a bit weird to see something so obviously empty in the throes of a big city.

  1. This honestly just looks like the setting of a horror film.

Kevin O’Mara - Flickr Nothing good happens in a strangely lit house, you know.

  1. You can’t see this abandoned house anymore…

Chris Wiegand - Flickr Chris Wiegand found that the structure has been replaced by a gas station.

  1. This abandoned Knoxville factory is all sorts of creepy.

Ryan Thomas - Flickr Don’t go in the water…

These scary historical spots are awesome to check out, too!

Brent Moore - Flickr

Brent Moore found this stunning shot in Cheatham County.

Pat Henson - Flickr

We’re sure there’s some kind of story behind it, don’t you think?

Dread Pirate Jeff - Flickr

We’re feeling a chill…

Samantha Carlson - Flickr

At least anymore - who knows who used to pass the days here?

Samantha Carlson - Flickr

The contrast between the dark wood and white door is a bit intense, don’t you think?

Elias Schewel - Flickr

Someone lived here other than ghosts.

Thomas Hawk - Flickr

A crazy spot for photographers, for sure.

Edwin House - Flickr

This must’ve been cozy once!

David Brossard - Flickr

It’s always a bit weird to see something so obviously empty in the throes of a big city.

Kevin O’Mara - Flickr

Nothing good happens in a strangely lit house, you know.

Chris Wiegand - Flickr

Chris Wiegand found that the structure has been replaced by a gas station.

Ryan Thomas - Flickr

Don’t go in the water…

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