Ronnie Moore from Sequatchie Valley talks with David Nelson about a Massey-Harris tractor motor at the Days of Yesteryear event held Sunday in Dunlap, Tenn. Staff photo by Corrina Sisk-Casson
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Six years ago, a group of buddies used to hang out in a field with their tractors and tell farming tales. Each year the group grew, and eventually the gathering turned into a full-blown festival.
Now the Sequatchie Valley Historical Agriculture Association’s free Days of Yesteryear highlights old, restored and new tractors as well as engines and other pieces of farming equipment.
There were a variety of family friendly activities ranging from hay rides to demonstrations by wood workers and blacksmiths at this year’s event, held Sunday.
“We figured after a year or two it would just dwindle down and go away,” event volunteer Bill Gray said. “But it’s just the opposite. It’s grown every year.”
This year’s event showcased about 100 tractors and attracted people from Knoxville, Atlanta and other areas, he said. Old timers especially appreciate the tractors just as they are, without being dolled up, he said.