In 1788; Adam and Elizabeth Peck followed the Holston River from Virginia into east Tennessee and settled in what would become Mossy Creek. Utilizing the waterway; the Pecks gristmill thrived within a growing community. The outbreak of the Civil War brought the Battle of Mossy Creek on December 29; 1863. During the next century; zinc mining; the establishment of Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary (now Carson-Newman University); and the towns inclusion as a stop on the new railroad ushered a steady flow of people to this picturesque region of promise. In 1901; Mossy Creek joined the Carsonville and Frame Addition communities to be incorporated as Jefferson City. The Tennessee Valley Authority began work in 1940 on nearby Cherokee Dam; generating both jobs and tourism.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An insider look for an inside or outsiderBy Thad WardMr. Gibbs breaks down downtown; urban and historic retail development into easy-to-understand language and frames it in a way that makes a whole lot of sense. He draws on his vast experience in the trade. You can gauge his success by experiencing the areas he has transformed. If you match these wonderful places with the logic that unfolds in his book you gain a respect that borders on awe. This guy really know what he is talking about and can explain it!The book is laid out like his downtowns - clear and logical. You travel through the pages as you would walk down one of his main thoroughfares; enjoying the view and getting what you need and want. The breakthrough moment comes when you understand how one can transform a sleepy historic town with all its limitations into a vibrant and quaint town center which everyone enjoys; by turning those limitations into opportunities.The best part if the book is Mr. Gibbs himself. He can actually explain how retail development can be a successful art form. As our love for small town nostalgia increases and our desire for modern conveniences grows; we will be hearing a lot from Mr. Gibbs over the next decades.I am not going to spoil this review by giving away his logic here. You must get your hands on this book and immerse yourself. Its worth it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Helpful Guide Resource for Planners and Community BuildersBy Milt RhodesIve found the book;Principles of Urban Retail Planning and Development to be a very helpful for resource for communicating the ins and outs of urban retail situations. The informative illustrations provide numerous examples of best practices and the case studies from both historic and contemporary retail environments is very useful when discussing development opportunities and the potential of sites my clients are investigating. With clients always looking for real-life examples of mixed use; walkable communities that have succesful retail results; this book does the Community Builidng profession a great service.Milt Rhodes; Urban Designer Town PlannerNew Urban Water Works0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Special orderBy ROSI LUZThis book was ordered for work purposes for my boss.
