When it comes to the ’60s in Tennessee, we’re completely in awe of these photo gems, hidden away in library archives for ages. It makes us wonder about all the stories that are hidden behind the black and whites, how many loved ones’ faces are depicted in the pretty outdoor scenes, how many sweet best friends are shown walking down city streets. Take a look at these gorgeous bits of Tennessee history – it gives us solid chills of nostalgia.
All photos were taken during the 1960s, although most exact dates have been lost to time
- A bit of camping at Harrison Bay State Park.
TSOS This looks like a sweet bit of summertime family camping.
- A filmy view of the Great Smoky Mountains.
TSOS The black and white just makes the forest look even more like a magical fairy land.
- Snow falls in Percy Warner Park.
TSOS It only takes snow to make Percy Warner look like something out of a Christmas card.
- A shot of Cove Lake State Park from oh so long ago.
TSOS Curious who decided on this angled shot…?
- A sweet snowman from once upon a time.
TSOS We can only imagine the sweet laughter of the children who made this little guy.
- A view into the Crossville wilderness.
TSOS Care for a most wonderful walk in the woods?
- The Cordell Hull Building, Nashville.
TSOS A little bit of downtown in 1960.
- Nashville, making a difference.
TSOS The time of moving and shaking.
- State capital field trip.
TSOS Couple of kids on a trip to the capital in Nashville.
- A vintage shot of Cheatham Dam back in the day.
TSOS From up here it hardly looks like anything has changed.
- Old Tennessee highways.
TSOS There’s something about those dusty winding roads that just gets to us.
- Simple blurry shot of loggers in the ’60s.
TSOS Strong, strapping Tennessee men making a solid living for their families.
- An architect’s sketch of downtown Nashville.
TSOS Doesn’t feel too different, but it’s in the tiny details that you find the sweetest nods to the once-was.
- Here’s a quick aerial shot of Gatlinburg.
TSOS Can’t see all the tourists from up here!
- Mt. Leconte, circa 1960.
TSOS Stunning.
All photographs were taken during the swingin’ sixties. Do you have any favorites from YOUR treasure troves that you’d like to share…?
TSOS
This looks like a sweet bit of summertime family camping.
The black and white just makes the forest look even more like a magical fairy land.
It only takes snow to make Percy Warner look like something out of a Christmas card.
Curious who decided on this angled shot…?
We can only imagine the sweet laughter of the children who made this little guy.
Care for a most wonderful walk in the woods?
A little bit of downtown in 1960.
The time of moving and shaking.
Couple of kids on a trip to the capital in Nashville.
From up here it hardly looks like anything has changed.
There’s something about those dusty winding roads that just gets to us.
Strong, strapping Tennessee men making a solid living for their families.
Doesn’t feel too different, but it’s in the tiny details that you find the sweetest nods to the once-was.
Can’t see all the tourists from up here!
Stunning.
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