In the early 1800's, a water-powered gristmill on the banks of the Little Pigeon River became one of the main hubs of activity in the small mountain community of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In those days, the mill faithfully produced the meals and flours that were crucial for the day-to-day existence of the Smokies' early settlers. In fact, The Old Mill even furnished electricity for the town until 1935. READ MORE
The Old Mill Restaurant…
“You simply haven't experienced true Southern cuisine until you've sat down to an old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, or dinner at The Old Mill Restaurant. Located adjacent to our historic Old Mill, this dining spot has earned us a reputation as one of the top restaurants in the Smokies.” READ MORE..Joe Todd says, “This is a must stop.”
This is a destination I would love to visit!
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Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
Once you guys started venturing out of Tennessee, you just didn't stop, eh? I enjoyed the photos. My ancestors were Eat Tennesseans in the not too distant past.
ReplyDeleteI would love to eat at that Old Mill Restaurant! Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeletewe have been there several times when visiting Dolly. gorgeous mill. love it!! great pics. ( :
ReplyDeletewe have been in hunt for mills around these parts lately. such fun.
enjoy your sunday.
Nice pics, I really like old buildlings and such restored and repurposed.
ReplyDeleteNice pigeon mill - I didn't even know you could make bread out of pigeons :)
ReplyDeleteI was there a few times as a child. I would love to see it again now when I am older and would appreciate it much more. Great history and pictures Joe.
ReplyDeleteWe ate there! How was the traffic? It must have been late summer when we stayed in Pigeon Forge and the traffic was incredible between there and Gatlinburg.
ReplyDelete"Once you guys started venturing out of Tennessee, you just didn't stop, eh?"
ReplyDeleteI meant Ohio.
So few of these remain! Very cool!
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