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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
 
 
Photograph 2002: Courtesy of Phil Edwards
 
 
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