September 12 Honorable Mention - Sheila Stigall

A very persistent tree growing out of the top of the old Trevathan Building on the court square on September 11, 2009, by Sheila Stigall.

September 2 Daily Winner - Karen Geary

A rustic blue star shines above the doorway to 7Sisterz Antique Store, the historic one-room school house, on County Home Road. Submitted by Karen Geary, September 1.

August 5 Honorable Mention - Debbie Canady

"The Old Caldwell Place". This magnificent historic home sits on a very high hill north of Puryear on Old Caldwell Road. It is now owned and occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Chris Beloit, who have done a wonderful job preserving the character and history associated with this beautiful place. Originally built in1841 and completed in 1846, every brick in the house was made on site and hand laid by slaves. The house bears scars where cannon balls hit the house during the Civil War, but the 18" thick walls would not let them penetrate. There were also bullet holes in the walls of the house from the war. Legend (and the family who lives in the home) has it that Col. Tom Caldwell shot and killed a Union soldier in the house at the top of the stairs. They say that the ghost of that soldier is still in the house and can be heard and sometimes even seen in the house.

July 31 Honorable Mention - Debbie Canady

This cabin, located on Sulphur Well Acadamy Road in the Springville area, is reminiscent of a simpler time, when people greeted neighbors and friends from the front porch, gathered their kids, and spent time with each other every day. By Debbie Canady.

June 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

The old, one-room Sunnyside Schoolhouse at 2035 County Home Road has been converted into 7Sisterz, a charming local shop. Shannon McFarlin photo.