Nestled in the beauty of the mountains along the Cumberland Plateau you will find Pall Mall Tennessee. The ride along U.S. 127 is very relaxing. On this fall day it was simply beautiful. I honestly didn’t mind the clouds or cool temperatures. Even the mist and light rain set the mood for this journey. I can’t help but remember days such as this from my youth. I loved when the weather was like it is on this day. You see these conditions were perfect for coon hunting. Oh how I loved traipsing through the woods behind those Bluetick coon hounds.
Pall Mall is the home of World War One hero Alvin C. York. The York home sits along U.S. 127. The home is open for visitors on a daily basis. You can see the Minneapolis Moline tractor that York used on his farm. This tractor has been restored and sits under a shed beside the barn. In addition to the restored tractor there is also a Tank and a replica of the Statue of Liberty on display at the farm.
Across U.S. 127 from the York home is an old grist mill. Though no longer in operation, it’s easy to visualize what it must have been like here at this once busy milling operation. You can see the small dam and the valve that allowed the water to flow under the building to create the hydro power for the milling operation.
I hope you can take the time to venture out on the back roads of our wonderful country to see the sights or a simpler time and way of life. I find it very therapeutic to enjoy life at a slower pace. Amazing isn’t it? We can learn many lessons from the views into the past.
Ride Safe,
Ronman
9 Comments
Well you’ve made me jealous. I love alvin york. Seargent york is one of my all time fav movies. I always dreamed of owning “bottom land” lol. Beautiful pics! Glad to see you’re feelin better and enjoying the fall. Take care and call me once in awhile. Nanna and pap pap send their love. Lol
Looks like a nice take. Love to go there someday.
Sergeant York is a great movie! I’ve seen it several times, though I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I still don’t know what the hell a piece of “bottom land” is, LOL!
Bottom land is the flat land along a river or creek. It’s usually very fertile soil. Guess I’ll do my best to get you Mass Holes cultured. hahahhaaha
Sgt. York has a great story. I love places like this.
O.K. What is a Mass Hole?????????
Great post! Looks like it was an awesome day!
Love Buzzard: A Mass Hole is someone who lives in Massachusetts and is dumb enough to stay there! LOL! I’m a recovering Mass Hole.
Thanks Ann !!!
Nice to see Tennessee again through the eyes of the one, the only, the Ronman. I’m up here in the upper left(Seattle) and I don’t want to hear any of you good old folks whining about the cold and rain. Why, it just puts a tear in my eye…NOT! Love ya all – ride safe and visit. Oh yea, Ronman, you’re missin’a red state called Washington on your map. Hope you’re planning to rectify that situation. Sandy has a Salmon Omlett waiting for you.
Hi ronman, just found your site. Love it since I am now living and loving tennessee. Very education and excellent ideal. Annette