Pine Bluff today, taken from a boat.
Pine Bluff, Tennessee
John Wayne, the Hollywood legend who starred in dozens of films, is directly tied to Pine Bluff, Tennessee. The story is quite amazing, but first, we need a quick overview…
Aerial view of Model, Tennessee looking south along Tennessee Highway 49.
Model, Tennessee Historical Photos
We were looking through some old archived files of Land Between The Lakes and came across four photos of Model, Tennessee, which was a community located along Tennessee Highway 49…
Dr. Scarborough's office, as seen in 2020.
This Old Building in Land Between The Lakes was a Doctor’s Office
We’ve all been to the doctor at some point in our lives. Being in the 21st Century, we are accustomed to all the fancy technology, modern-day medicine and all the headaches that come with paying for it.
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The Great Western Iron Furnace in Land Between The Lakes
Great Western Iron Furnace
The remains of this limestone slab furnace are all that is left of The Great Western Iron Works. Great Western opened in 1855 and in a 34-week period produced 1,350 tons of iron. The production of high-quality iron required twenty bushels of charcoal, 800 pounds of ore, and 80 pounds of limestone.