Early inns and taverns of east Tennessee: A photoessay by Jane Gray Buchanan (1996-08-02)

The tavern of the period, roughly 1780 through 1860, was far from being the corner bar of today. It was, more often than not, the center of community life, serving as post office, polling place, and occasionally as church or courthouse. A general store was frequently operated in connection with its other functions.

In words and pictures, this book documents nineteen extant early inns and taverns of East Tennessee. The author/photographer provides concise descriptions of each structure, including its often fascinating history. The book s most captivating feature, however, is its array of beautiful black and white images of both exterior and interior views.