After being closed for years, the popular restaurant adjacent to Mabry Mill will re-open after the Park Service reached a deal with a new operator.

The shingles atop Mabry Mill are a bit twisted, just the way they are supposed to be. The first of the new special shingles was installed earlier this summer.

Work is officially completed on the new roof for Mabry Mill!

The historic Mabry Mill is finally getting a much-needed facelift after sitting in disrepair for months.

Mabry Mill, the famous stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway has seen better days. The mill's roof is badly in need of repair, while the famous mill pond has become swampy. The restaurant which is a huge economic driver for the region is closed until further notice. Begging the question, What's next for Mabry Mill?

Mabry Mill is the most photographed spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway. But it's in disrepair, and a once-popular restaurant is closed. In part 2 of our series, we look at how this once popular stop off has suffered so much neglect.

The iconic spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway is in need of repair.

The iconic Mabry Mill could be lost forever.

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