Postcard
circa 1980s: Courtesy of Tim & Tom Bernert
Cookeville,
Tennessee -- 2021 E
Spring St
An
exceptionally long lived Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge, the property
was opened in 1969 and remained a Howard Johnson for more than a
quarter of a century.
Photograph
2002: Courtesy of Phil Edwards
Postcard
circa 1980s: Courtesy of Tim & Tom Bernert
Located
about halfway between Nashville and Knoxville, Cookeville made
for a good stop. After giving up the HJ name the Motor Lodge became
the Alpine Lodge & Suites, and the Hampton Inn-esque building
as well as the "beach house" looking structure were
added behind and beside the swimming pool.
Rack
card circa 2000s:
Courtesy of Tim & Tom Bernert
Postcard
circa 1980s: Courtesy of Tim & Tom Bernert
Rack
card circa 2000s:
Courtesy of Tim & Tom Bernert