TENNESSEE: Quiet Towns In A Rarely Seen Corner Of The State
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My Aunt own a restaurant on the very street that you were on. Lindell Street. She was divorced and a hard working lady. She would get up before daybreak and head on down to the restaurant to start cooking for the day.
I would sleep in and when I woke up, I would walk to the restaurant.
They had just opened a new dollar store, two doors down and when the girls, that worked there had their break, they would come to the restaurant, one by one, to meet Ms. Lane’s nephew.
That was my Summer of 42! I will never forget the good people that I met and enjoyed as a young man of 18.
I Loved Martin, Tennessee!
Thanks again Joe!
Date: 2024-01-28
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timothygarland8380
Paris Tennessee Court house site of the 1973 movie Walking Tall, Sheriff Bueford Pusser true story about the 6ft6 250 pound crime fighting sheriff of McNairy County, Youngest sheriff in Tennessee history
Sheriff Pusser fought against the Dixie mafia very organized crime syndicate located along the Tennessee Mississippi state line.
Operating rackets of extortion bootlegging illegal gambling and Motel Prostitution run by Louise Hathcock described to be as vicious as AL Capone and just as dangerous she was killed inside the office of her Motel In a shootout with sheriff Pusser who later lost his wife by the same organization.
This true story movie in 1973 budget for five hundred thousand did over forty million at box office.
Remake in 2004 Walking Tall this staring Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
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Paris Tennessee Court house site of the 1973 movie Walking Tall, Sheriff Bueford Pusser true story about the 6ft6 250 pound crime fighting sheriff of McNairy County, Youngest sheriff in Tennessee history
Sheriff Pusser fought against the Dixie mafia very organized crime syndicate located along the Tennessee Mississippi state line.
Operating rackets of extortion bootlegging illegal gambling and Motel Prostitution run by Louise Hathcock described to be as vicious as AL Capone and just as dangerous she was killed inside the office of her Motel In a shootout with sheriff Pusser who later lost his wife by the same organization.
This true story movie in 1973 budget for five hundred thousand did over forty million at box office.
Remake in 2004 Walking Tall this staring Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
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rikspector
Joe,
Your comments are so quiet and respectful.
I really enjoy the replies by people who lived in the towns or had family there.
Statistics don't paint a realistic picture of these people and there everyday lives.
These area more typical of America, they represent reality for better or worse, but
are what made us what we are today.
When I see those Confederate grave yards or monuments, I don't hate on them, they were
part of us and many, not all but many, wanted a better country.
Not all Germans who fought in WW2 were anti--Semitic and not all Confederate soldiers believed in slavery.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
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Joe,
Your comments are so quiet and respectful.
I really enjoy the replies by people who lived in the towns or had family there.
Statistics don't paint a realistic picture of these people and there everyday lives.
These area more typical of America, they represent reality for better or worse, but
are what made us what we are today.
When I see those Confederate grave yards or monuments, I don't hate on them, they were
part of us and many, not all but many, wanted a better country.
Not all Germans who fought in WW2 were anti--Semitic and not all Confederate soldiers believed in slavery.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
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melissabowers8505
I live in and grew up in mckenzie. It's hard to find housing, and there's nothing here unless you're a college student or retired. Dr's are in other towns as well as most shopping and towns roll up just after dark. We love our rebels, and they just had a game for state. The caboose is used as a consession stand in the summer for the splash pad behind it. The mckenzie bank you found is now our library. The park with the gazebo honors our veterans with all the plaques everywhere, and the theater is still in operation. the cardboard guy was the man who owned the theater. Thank-you for visiting us.
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I live in and grew up in mckenzie. It's hard to find housing, and there's nothing here unless you're a college student or retired. Dr's are in other towns as well as most shopping and towns roll up just after dark. We love our rebels, and they just had a game for state. The caboose is used as a consession stand in the summer for the splash pad behind it. The mckenzie bank you found is now our library. The park with the gazebo honors our veterans with all the plaques everywhere, and the theater is still in operation. the cardboard guy was the man who owned the theater. Thank-you for visiting us.
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billstill1794
Yet another Paris! They have a very cool Eiffel Tower replica! McKenzie. Looks like a fire-damaged building in town 12: 53. Also damaged the building to the left with the fake facade, now a mural. . otherwise - that must be the place! . Martin: Looks quaint & normal. Union City typical also - gawd, X'mas music SOS - after 70-some years it gets old! - love it when it stops after New Years! Police must be bored there - maybe too many for that town. It seems Nicole seldom travels through the day with you anymore but she's there come dinnertime! No dinner that night Hope she's OK!
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Yet another Paris! They have a very cool Eiffel Tower replica! McKenzie. Looks like a fire-damaged building in town 12: 53. Also damaged the building to the left with the fake facade, now a mural. . otherwise - that must be the place! . Martin: Looks quaint & normal. Union City typical also - gawd, X'mas music SOS - after 70-some years it gets old! - love it when it stops after New Years! Police must be bored there - maybe too many for that town. It seems Nicole seldom travels through the day with you anymore but she's there come dinnertime! No dinner that night Hope she's OK!
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45AMT
I had a former friend who lived in Martin TN we met online I had never been to Martin. We were friends for about 5 years. Then one day I realized I hadn't heard from him for awhile. Later I learned he stole a car and got into a high speed chase with the cops (Weakley county sheriff I believe) crashed and went to prison. I guess you never really know what some people are capable of. Thanks for the tour. I've never seen this part of TN.
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I had a former friend who lived in Martin TN we met online I had never been to Martin. We were friends for about 5 years. Then one day I realized I hadn't heard from him for awhile. Later I learned he stole a car and got into a high speed chase with the cops (Weakley county sheriff I believe) crashed and went to prison. I guess you never really know what some people are capable of. Thanks for the tour. I've never seen this part of TN.
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jimrobertson5931
I live in Paris, Ontario, named as such because of Plaster of Paris mining which was located near the town. The mining ceased production many decades ago. The town itself dates back to the mid 1800s. It was the location of the first long distance telephone call between Alexander Graham Bells lab in Brantford, Ontario and the telegraph centre in Paris, Ontario.
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I live in Paris, Ontario, named as such because of Plaster of Paris mining which was located near the town. The mining ceased production many decades ago. The town itself dates back to the mid 1800s. It was the location of the first long distance telephone call between Alexander Graham Bells lab in Brantford, Ontario and the telegraph centre in Paris, Ontario.
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mkr4922
Just got back from Camden Tennessee visiting my wife’s kin. Always ready to go visit Tennessee. Played golf at Paris Landing in Paris, Tennessee. It can’t get any better then this area. My wife and I got married in 1977 in her grandmother’s front room by her uncle who was a preacher(God rest his soul) in Bruceton, Tenn.
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Just got back from Camden Tennessee visiting my wife’s kin. Always ready to go visit Tennessee. Played golf at Paris Landing in Paris, Tennessee. It can’t get any better then this area. My wife and I got married in 1977 in her grandmother’s front room by her uncle who was a preacher(God rest his soul) in Bruceton, Tenn.
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bobkent007
Love the videos, as a person that has not been to the US its good to around. Can I ask, do you always arrive early or at a very quite time Just that there hardly ever seems to be anyone at the main town centers or in fact anywhere. In the UK most towns are always busy with people walking around shopping etc.
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Love the videos, as a person that has not been to the US its good to around. Can I ask, do you always arrive early or at a very quite time Just that there hardly ever seems to be anyone at the main town centers or in fact anywhere. In the UK most towns are always busy with people walking around shopping etc.
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ejslos
I’ve been watching your videos forever, and to my surprise, today I saw you visited my tiny hometown in the corner of TN. So cool to see your journey and all the places you go. Thanks for showing everything - regardless of size! Keep up the awesome and super interesting content.
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I’ve been watching your videos forever, and to my surprise, today I saw you visited my tiny hometown in the corner of TN. So cool to see your journey and all the places you go. Thanks for showing everything - regardless of size! Keep up the awesome and super interesting content.
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jessicahawks3223
Downtown is where the polic station is and you were right by the station. Its not a horrible town in union city. Please come back and visit again and i would love to show you around and give you a glimpse of the local life honestly.
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Downtown is where the polic station is and you were right by the station. Its not a horrible town in union city. Please come back and visit again and i would love to show you around and give you a glimpse of the local life honestly.
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vannjunkin8041
Those poor souls you know there were mother's weeping wondering what happened to their children. . I bet the majority of them were not slave owning families. Corporations in the South were plantations. And they ran the government
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Those poor souls you know there were mother's weeping wondering what happened to their children. . I bet the majority of them were not slave owning families. Corporations in the South were plantations. And they ran the government
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usa-by-car
My husband’s aunt lives in Paris, TN. Beautiful courthouse! I love murals that tell the story of the town. I enjoyed seeing these nice towns. Lots of nice homes, especially the White House in Martin, and great downtowns.
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My husband’s aunt lives in Paris, TN. Beautiful courthouse! I love murals that tell the story of the town. I enjoyed seeing these nice towns. Lots of nice homes, especially the White House in Martin, and great downtowns.
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lizowens3180
Wow, it is beautiful there in Tennessee. Thanks for capturing this honest look at US States! So well preserved some of those downtowns. Love the theatres you focus on, such a big part of history! Great videos, thanks!
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Wow, it is beautiful there in Tennessee. Thanks for capturing this honest look at US States! So well preserved some of those downtowns. Love the theatres you focus on, such a big part of history! Great videos, thanks!
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jessicahawks3223
Umm its not o-b-on county. its o-bi-un. obion. its a odd name but its from the native Americans that used to hunt and live locally when it was first settled by the white men. sorry just wanted to let it be said
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Umm its not o-b-on county. its o-bi-un. obion. its a odd name but its from the native Americans that used to hunt and live locally when it was first settled by the white men. sorry just wanted to let it be said
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aprilphillips1823
The pronunciation for Obion was a good try. I live here here. I love that you did Paris I didn’t see that it was mission mention or did not hear it that Hank Williams Junior lives in Paris Tennessee.
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The pronunciation for Obion was a good try. I live here here. I love that you did Paris I didn’t see that it was mission mention or did not hear it that Hank Williams Junior lives in Paris Tennessee.
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timothygarland8380
Paris Tennessee Court house and Court room was the site chosen by Bing Crosby for the production of the movie Walking Tall a true story of legendary crime fighting sheriff Bufo
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Paris Tennessee Court house and Court room was the site chosen by Bing Crosby for the production of the movie Walking Tall a true story of legendary crime fighting sheriff Bufo
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bendean4255
Paris Tennessee at one time in the 30-50s was known as little Chicago due to crime and murders. Its heyday was 1920s. Also was home to Judge Julian Guinn one hell of a tough Judge.
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Paris Tennessee at one time in the 30-50s was known as little Chicago due to crime and murders. Its heyday was 1920s. Also was home to Judge Julian Guinn one hell of a tough Judge.
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usa-by-car
Sir, I love Paris Tennessee, it's really nice. Anyway, let me show you a video about the small Spanish town I am living my last years. You Tube: Chilluevar, un pueblo para recordar.
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Sir, I love Paris Tennessee, it's really nice. Anyway, let me show you a video about the small Spanish town I am living my last years. You Tube: Chilluevar, un pueblo para recordar.
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mariesheppard3750
Thanks, I wonder if the guy that invented the garbage cans got 10 cent for each one would be worth a lot of money as we have the same for green bin and garbage in Canada LOL
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Thanks, I wonder if the guy that invented the garbage cans got 10 cent for each one would be worth a lot of money as we have the same for green bin and garbage in Canada LOL
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azucarinho1
(from The Netherlands) Interesting. .. but as depressing as all the other towns you visited. But thanks very much for these videos. .. your commentaries are highly apppreciated!
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(from The Netherlands) Interesting. .. but as depressing as all the other towns you visited. But thanks very much for these videos. .. your commentaries are highly apppreciated!
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DesertMav
Very solid video this time around. Some of those income numbers may be affected by the colleges in some of the locations there, but they all look like great little college towns.
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Very solid video this time around. Some of those income numbers may be affected by the colleges in some of the locations there, but they all look like great little college towns.
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usa-by-car
Great video Joe, as always. One thing I noticed with a lot of houses is that they don't have garages for vehicles. It appears that they are left outside. Regards from Australia.
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Great video Joe, as always. One thing I noticed with a lot of houses is that they don't have garages for vehicles. It appears that they are left outside. Regards from Australia.
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mthivier
Prior to watching your video, I would have said that Paris, Tennessee was most famous for having been mentioned in the George Jones and Tammy Wynette hit We're Not the Jet Set.
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Prior to watching your video, I would have said that Paris, Tennessee was most famous for having been mentioned in the George Jones and Tammy Wynette hit We're Not the Jet Set.
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thomascrowley9663
Hey Joe, Thanks for this video. We used to live in Mclemoresville which wasn't to far from where you were. Merry Christmas To You and Nicole and all your family sir.
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Hey Joe, Thanks for this video. We used to live in Mclemoresville which wasn't to far from where you were. Merry Christmas To You and Nicole and all your family sir.
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mikedearinger9390
Thanks Joe for taking us with you on the tour of small town America. Christmas in a small town is the best. Like seeing the 1963 Plymouth Valiant not rod too.
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Thanks Joe for taking us with you on the tour of small town America. Christmas in a small town is the best. Like seeing the 1963 Plymouth Valiant not rod too.
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dudeinthecrowd
Your videos with statistics provided can be used as a guide for making preliminary decisions where to move in and where to travel to see authentic places.
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Your videos with statistics provided can be used as a guide for making preliminary decisions where to move in and where to travel to see authentic places.
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bettinaparker3652
My Son's favorite State. I'm so glad that the old Movie Theater is operational. Looks like a beautiful State. Thanks for another great experience.
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My Son's favorite State. I'm so glad that the old Movie Theater is operational. Looks like a beautiful State. Thanks for another great experience.
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mheyk01
3: 02 Those weren't ghosts you were feeling. That was the wind they're creating as they roll in their graves at the current state they see America in.
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3: 02 Those weren't ghosts you were feeling. That was the wind they're creating as they roll in their graves at the current state they see America in.
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acinfla9615
Look at the sky!
Chemtrails everywhere!
Clouds don’t criss cross each other
Wonder why the draught in the grain belt is happened
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Look at the sky!
Chemtrails everywhere!
Clouds don’t criss cross each other
Wonder why the draught in the grain belt is happened
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usa-by-car
This was really nice, I can see cultured people all over those towns, people who care about things and are deep rooted. Beautiful. Thankyou.
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This was really nice, I can see cultured people all over those towns, people who care about things and are deep rooted. Beautiful. Thankyou.
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usa-by-car
Love seeing all the beautiful small towns. Especially love the old theaters and murals painted on the buildings. Thanks as always Joe and Nic
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Love seeing all the beautiful small towns. Especially love the old theaters and murals painted on the buildings. Thanks as always Joe and Nic
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davidschumann9182
All these towns look healthier compared to a lot of Texas small towns I’m not saying all of rural Texas is run down but a lot is.
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All these towns look healthier compared to a lot of Texas small towns I’m not saying all of rural Texas is run down but a lot is.
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santhanaraj5863
This beats me. America is about liberty and freedom, so why would you have a symbol of a failed state like France in your backyard
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This beats me. America is about liberty and freedom, so why would you have a symbol of a failed state like France in your backyard
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omayarushd6509
You use the word 'Nice' often, and if you really knew what it meant you wouldn't want to use it at all! Check out the real meaning!
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You use the word 'Nice' often, and if you really knew what it meant you wouldn't want to use it at all! Check out the real meaning!
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