PARSONS about 1950
from the photograph collection of B. R. Jennings
These photos were made about 1950 in Parsons, TN at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Main Street.
Bill Jennings was the photographer.
This is looking toward Tennessee Avenue South. Note that Tennessee Avenue North is not paved.
This is Tennessee Avenue South from a different angle showing the Sinclair Station that was on the corner next door to the Rains Hotel.
This is looking up Tennessee Avenue North. Note that it is an unpaved gravel
road.
The house was the home for Mrs. Bess Wesson, who moved to Parsons after the
death of her husband in Sugar Tree.