May, 16th 1984 – Seen is an automobile accident in downtown Palmersville in 1984. An Oldsmobile (right) driven by Kenneth Moore with passenger six year old Ben Moore, and a 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 operated by Tim Edenfield collided at the intersection of TN State Highways 190 and 89. Moore’s vehicle came to rest on Workmans Grocery storefront. Seen in the background is Oliver’s Service Station. Occupants of both vehicles sustained minor injuries
On Saturday Sept 27, 1975 Miss Sherry Glison was crowned Miss Fairest of the Fair at the Palmersville Community Fair.
Other members of the royalty were Miss Shelia Gatewood, first Maid, Miss Stacie Fagan, second Maid, Miss Jackie Moore, first Alternate and Miss Barbara Barkhanusen second Alternate
“Fairest of the Fair” court of the 45th Annual Palmersville Community Fair held Sept, 30th 1972.
Fairest of the Fair, Miss Julie Brann – 1st Maid, Miss Mary Lois McClain – 2nd Maid, Miss Lafonda Westbrooks – 1st Alternate, Miss Robbie Sue Ainley – 2nd Alternate, Miss Laura Jane Robertson
Palmersville, TN ( circa 1925)
Seen are the only remaining building left in operation after the destructive fire that destroyed most of Palmersville in 1923.
The concrete building was a General Merchandise store operated by Charlie Pentecost and Joe B. McWherter. The two story building was operated by Dr. R.M. Biggs, his merchandise included groceries, dry goods and a pharmacy. Later the post office was moved into this building.
In 1937 these two building we also destroyed by fire and the town Palmersville was then moved to it’s present day location.
Photo looking south east along the Latham highway (going east) to present day crossroads top of hill.
The Biggs House as seen circa 1915
Front row (l to r) – Annabel Blakemore, Ruth Biggs, Ada Mae McWherter, Grethen McWherter
Back row (l to r) – Josephine Atkins, Dr. George Biggs, Lillian Atkins, Bessie Biggers and Lela Biggers, identity of man in buggy unknown
Located on Latham highway and the former home of Anna Jane Copeland, the Biggs House was a landmark in Palmersville having survived the big fire of 1923 that destroyed most of old Palmersville.
The home was demolished in 2018 after falling into disrepair.
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