See Rock City Barns

Beginning in the 1930s, roads leading toward Chattanooga asked travelers to “See Rock City,” a simple directive in bold white lettering intended to trigger curiosity about the out-of-the-way attraction at the pinnacle of Lookout Mountain. The barns beckoned travelers, and they came, over and over again. En route, spotting the barns became as enjoyable—and memorable—as the Rock City garden itself. By the 1960s, m...