I don’t know why people are so fascinated by signs. But most people I know seem drawn to them. Especially if they are old or vintage. When I travel, I find myself drawn to them. Whether it’s a shop sign, a large sign, a small sign, or a road sign. I will take a photo of it. Some signs tell a story, a history of its location. Even if its just a one word sign, the color and shape can say a great deal about the shop or restaurant or even the area in general.

Maybe people are drawn to a certain sign because it’s got a place in their memory. Maybe they drove by that sign on the way to school every day. Or maybe it represents a happy memory of weekend trips to town.

Americana Signs

The still hanging sign on the very closed Tallassee Store in Tennessee.

I love this Puckett’s sign. A guitar at the top and a fork at the bottom. Food and music, the best combination.

Drugstore sign in Williamsburg, KY.

The sign for the Noshville Delicatessen in Midtown Nashville, TN.

There has been a funeral home at this location in Loudon since 1916. It is currently owned and run by the McGill family

Glyndon Hotel Sign is a cool old sign on a hotel with a rich history in Richmond, KY

The JFG Building in Old City section of Knoxville, TN. I’ve aged and toned it to give it a true vintage feel.

An old cafe sign I found in an alley in Nicholasville, KY.

Bijou Sign vintage style Grungy has a Topaz filter, texture, and some toning work

A simple sign in downtown Murfreesboro, TN. But eye catching with the dark blue against the light metal. A very vintage feel.

The sign is still visible from the C.W. Harvey Grocery store in downtown Lenoir City. The ghosts of yesteryear.

City Glass & Mirror is located in downtown Clinton, TN. Faded and chipped but still readable the sign drew my eye.

Hoskins restaurant sign

Comic Life

Lays sign

Laughing Jackalope

Keeton’s Jewelers sign. I have a thing for clocks on signs. This is a favorite of mine.

Aunt Sarah’s Pancake House

Oliver Hotel Sign

Jellico Motel and Restaurant sign. Memories of Americana and road travel in its hay day.

The Mighty Tennessee

Smith’s Restaurant in Lancaster, KY

Signs from Around the World

Some signs don’t need to say anything

Graffiti in Dublin, Ireland

Vienna Ice Cream

Pub

Aro Souvenir

Restaurant & Cafe

Chairs and Sofas

Railway Station

Bar & Beer Sign

People walk down the street in Havana, Cuba

Cine Yara

Bar Floridita in Cuba