Cortner's Mill
Bedford Co. | Tennessee | USA
Watersource: Duck River.
Cortner's Mill
Travel north on US 41-A from Tullahoma about 2 miles, and cross- over about one city block, east to Sr 269/Normandy-tullahoma Road which parallels US 41 for a few miles. Go about 6-7 miles, passing through Normandy. Sr 269 becomes Cortner Road at Normandy community. Continue on CortnerRoad about 2 miles, then turn right on Cortner Mill Rd., crossing the railroad tracks. Continue left, right, then left turns on Cortner Mill Rd. to the end of the road and the mill at the Duck River.
A turbine with a long shaft esconced in front of the mill.
The mill from the trail down to the tailrace. More history is need regarding ownership and operations of the mill.
The turbine pit with the headrace entering from the far side.
The headrace enters from this side, opposite of the last photo.
The Cortner Dam on the Duck River, the mill is to the right, just out of the picture.
A storage with yet another turbine, although a different type or brand.
A banner declaring the 175 anniversary of the mill in the year 2000. This year is the 185th anniversary.
This was probably the business entrance to the mill, and is still the main entrance to the residence that has transformed the mill.
The main entrance to the mill/residence with some mill related equipment to either side of the mill door.