The Old Mill by tennesseecowgirl
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Description
This was taken in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
History:
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.
One of The Old Mill's most distinctive features is the giant water wheel that harnesses the flow of the Little Pigeon River. Inside the structure, an antiquated yet reliable system of shafts, belts, and pulleys still gets the job done, working to turn the 4600-pound stones and grain elevators.
Weighing one ton each, the massive flint granite stones, called French Buhrs, are only the second set ever used in The Old Mill's 175-year history. When they're in action, the stones convert grain into about 1000 pounds of product each day, six days a week. Resident millers then hand-fill, weigh and tie each bag of stone ground grain.
Products ground at The Old Mill are used in many of the dishes at the Old Mill Restaurant including biscuits, corn bread, pancakes, hush puppies, muffins and grits. We also use our own grains for the homemade artisan style breads that are prepared each day at The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille.
The area's heritage is also being preserved through a variety of crafts that are practiced at the nearby shops of the Old Mill Square. Our Pigeon River Pottery has been home to pottery making for over forty years, and the best of time-tested recipes are prepared by our confectioners (with decades of experience among them) in the Old Mill Candy Kitchen. The entire Square is a working tribute to the Smokies' pioneer days.
Today, The Old Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and just as in the 19th century, it's still one of the most popular places in the Smokies and one of the most photographed mills in the country.
My daughter Jenna and her boyfriend Chris, are driving up tonight from Georgia, he just got back a bit ago from Haiti he is in the Air Force and his troop was sent there to give aid to the people there, I am looking forward to seeing them both and spending mothers day with them, I hope you all have a great mothers day and weekend.
And thanks to you all for your comments to Raskel's photo she is all smiles now.. lol
Raskel
Raskel
Comments (121)
bangonthedrums
awwww sweetie, thank you - it's beautiful!! ...and you already know how i love this one - instant favorite! thank you for sharing yourself and your art with me sweetie - our creative exchanges are among my most-cherished! oh, and you're soooooooooo gonna kick bootie at the upcoming show, i just know it! many xoxo!
tennesseecowgirl
Thanks Michael, good timing I had just seen you come on line as I posted this.. Glad you like it. hugs
dochtersions
What an amazing place, mill and photo. Outstanding one!!!
FriedaFelicia
Such a lovely scene. Love the bold colours! Wonderful.
aureagle
Oh the water is so blue!!! V. beautiful shot!!! :)
Artlan59
Awesome capture and presentation. Love everything about this.
eekdog
supreme photo lynell, love the vivid colors.
YARDOBE
...very nice....good luck...
Gisela Online Now!
Beautiful photo.
cosmoz
I predict this a winner! quite beautiful, lots of charm to the old mill(?) Love the reflections
bentchick
Good luck at the show! This is very beautiful and I'm sure it's going to be a hit!
capelito
Wonderful place. Great shot!
cricke49
excellent capture and story hope u do good in ur contest with this one looks to be a sure winner!:)*5
alessimarco
Excellent capture and postwork! Good luck in the contest!!!
brycek
Beautiful capture and Good Luck!!
Faemike55
Very stunning photo! the light and reflection is beautiful! Best of luck to you on the competition Happy Mother's Day
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!!!!!!
unstart
A spectacularly composed shot..best of luck with it!!!!!
flavia49
fabulous image!!
jayfar
Good luck and I hope you win, this shot is very lovely.
willpee
A beautiful photo that will win the show. The history that goes a long with it is great and I think it is fantastic that the mill still operates. Good luck my friend !!! And Happy Mommy's Day !!!!!
GBCalls
Super result! Good luck
aksirp
wonderful old mill, great colors and refections in the water!
jmb007
tu a toutes tes chances,superbe photo!!
lucindawind
wow very beautiful !
flora-crassella
WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flint_Hawk
This is a stunning photo & very interesting history! Good luck at the show! Have a great Mother's Day!
SoulEatar
I think this is an outstanding photo - and I want you to do well in the competition - The softening/blur on the flowers is important here - I would like to know what you did for the effect - Now it may be just as you like but I feel the balance is not what it should be - there are many tools that I think may help this - feel free to sent a messeage if you like - we could share some info - or if you think I should keep my mouth shut say that - it's OK - I do enjoy your work ! Take Care :)
annie5
I like this old mill..superb reflection and photo! Great capture and good luck :)
Carlazzo
Wonderful shot with outstanding colors.