Books by Terry L. Coats
Next Stop on Grandpa’s Road contains over 350 photographs, illustrations, and drawings of NC&St.L depots that will be of interest to railroaders seeking photos of railroad stations as well as historians looking for photos of local architecture in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and Alabama.
PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 25, 2010
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About Terry L. Coats
Terry L. Coats developed his love for railroading in Dresden, TN where he became fascinated with Grandpa’s Road and the activity surrounding the local depot. He was one of the founders of the Nashville Chattanooga Preservation Society in 2001 and currently serves as the society’s president.
Over the past five years, he has travelled many miles and visited many archives, libraries, and historical centers to document the history and architecture of all the NC&St.L Railway’s remaining depots, terminals, and structures. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in art education and previously served more than thirty years as an officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
He an authority on the history and architecture of the depots and terminals of the NC&St.L and is available for lectures and to speak to community and historical organizations.