You may recall that we made a quick stop in Loudon on a previous Tuesday Trekkin’. I decided we should go back during the day and check out the town. We decided to try the back way into town and got a little lost. But it wouldn’t be a Tuesday without a little diversion.

A great lunch

Once we arrived, we had an excellent low key lunch at Annabell’s Emporium. We both had soup and quiche. He had the Italian Wedding Soup. I had the tomato bisque. Both were spot on.

A large mural is painted on the side of Annabell’s Emporium. Inside there is a small cafe and plenty of beautiful antiques.

Around Town

After lunch, we made our way around town. We found some interesting empty buildings. It always breaks my heart when I go to these small towns and see so many empty shops and buildings. And these were some pretty cool places that are just begging for love and art.

An old caboose is parked at the historic train depot in Loudon, TN

A boutique in Loudon, TN.

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

The Lyric Theatre in Loudon, TN

The historic Loudon Courthouse

The Friendly Florist seems to be closed for good.

The Acme Hospital Equipment Co. is also closed for good.

A gorgeous, brick building in Loudon, TN. It is empty but full of potential.

The Loudon Train Depot houses the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce and also has a cool caboose out front.

More Empty Places

After seeing these historic brick buildings, we rounded a corner and saw this place. It is the old Bacon Creamery / Hosiery and later Hutch Manufacturing. But now it is empty and falling apart. I appreciate beauty in decay. However, I wish it were full of people working and building and making.

A very detailed, metal awning on the now empty Hutch Plant in Loudon

One of several covered walkways between the buildings of the Hutch plant in Loudon

a different view of the Hutch plant

Empty water tower frames in Loudon, TN.

Exterior Sprinkler Alarm on the old Hutch Manufacturing Plant in Loudon

The company will not be responsible for loss or damage to cars or contents while parked on company property.

Hutch is no longer in business. The plant is empty and rotting. But the offices seem to be used by the local utility company.

Tuesday Trekkin’ is fun for us. We see so many new and different things. Places that I did not know existed and would never have found if we didn’t just start wondering around. We will be taking a little break. But hope to be back trekkin’ soon!

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