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Giles County Chamber of Commerce
Good Ole Boys Airgun Club
Hewitt House
Hillside Hospital
Lewter’s Wholesale Supply Co.
Lili’s Authentic Oriental Cuisine
Lynnville Historic Bed & Breakfast
The Martin Theater
Matt Gardner Homestead Museum
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Pulaski Electric System
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Come and Visit Us In
Giles County, Tennessee
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Giles County Tourism Foundation extends a warm welcome to you and your tour groups to
the Land of Milk and Honey. Several years ago, we decided the tours offered in Giles
County should be "indeed" very special tours that folks would talk about when they left us.
Therefore, we chose tour guides who love Giles County and thoroughly enjoy talking about
its fine attractions. And the best part of all is "Our tours are only $2 per person!" Not only
do loving and wonderful “characters” of the county entertain you, but also you design your
own itinerary. It doesn't matter if your group's needs are one-day or overnight trips, we will be
happy to arrange all the details and leave the enjoyment to you.
Call the Giles County Tourism Foundation at 931-363-3789 and "Let Us Entertain You."
**This book is copyrighted to the Giles County Tourism Foundation and is not to be duplicated without prior approval. **
Giles County & Pulaski
Celebrating 200 Years!
Throughout 2009 we invite you to attend one (or more) of our many events that will
celebrate our 200th Birthday!
Welcome to the next 200 years!
www.pulaskigilescountybicentennial.com
Giles County Tours
Arrive in Giles County early! A Tourism Foundation guide will step on board your motor coach and
promises to entertain you until you say "Whoa"! Choose any of the following tours, mix, match, and
let us know what you have chosen and we will be at your call until you depart.
Northern County Sight Seeing Tour—
Lynnville and a Northern Giles County Drive
Ride over hills and valleys of breathtaking
panoramas. Drive past the Historic antebellum
Clifton Place Mansion, and to the Milky Way
farm hillsides (especially beautiful when the
dogwoods are blooming in the spring). A tour and
lunch at one of several places makes a wonderful
stop—take a tour of Lynnville's Historic District
and homes (settled in 1808), and spend the
remainder of the afternoon shopping at one of
many unique shops within walking distance. Have
an ice cream soda, tour the Railroad Museum,
and visit the other shops for a wonderful
afternoon in a quaint small railroad town.
Milky Way Mansion—(Closed to the Public)
Home of Candy King Frank Mars--Milky Way
Farms found its beginning in a nickel candy bar.
Frank C. Mars, founder of The Mar-O-Bar
Company, fell in love with Southern Middle
Tennessee and bought the land that would become
Milky Way Farms in the early 1930s. He
continued purchasing surrounding countryside
until the Milky Way reached 2,805 acres. Over
the next several years, Mars developed the
working farm adding 35 miles of fence, 30 barns,
70 cottages and a score of outbuildings, among
them the famous “Crooked Sheep Barn.” A
handful of the original barns still stand and will be
incorporated into Milky Way’s resurrection for
various equestrian activities and village shops.
Pulaski Historical Home Tour—
Drive by three neighborhoods listed on the
National Historical Register. Along the tour route
of homes, a stop will also be made at the Old
Graveyard Memorial Park--Especially pretty in
the spring and fall, visitors enjoy strolling along
the winding paths of the passive park that once
was the "old graveyard" in Pulaski. Restored
monuments list births as early as 1753. In the Sam
Davis Historic District, a visit will be made to the
Sam Davis Museum, which contains civil war
memorabilia as well as leg-irons worn by young
Sam Davis. A tour to Pulaski would never be
complete without shopping around the Historic
Square and visiting the 1909 Courthouse--Enjoy
the historical facts, one of the South's most unique
courtrooms, and visit the downtown square that
has come alive again with its beautiful and
historical shops. Visit the Courthouse Whittlers-locally known as the "Spit & Whittle Club,"
these gentlemen spend hours in the shade of the
old trees turning cedar sticks into mounds of
shavings, chains, carved monkeys, baskets or
whatever else strikes their fancy on that day,
while discussing local politics, telling tall tales
and monitoring the activity around the city square.
Visit an old soda fountain with a 5-cent Coke and
wonderful ice cream sodas--No calories of course!
Lunch can be arranged at one of several
restaurants close to downtown at a cost of $8-$20
including tax and gratuity. From the square, we
will take you back in time to the Powder Mill
Hill Crafts. Plan to spend at least 20 minutes
looking over handmade items, beautiful quilts,
and furniture.
Southern County Sight Seeing Tour—
Minor Hill and a Southern County Drive
Visit the site in Minor Hill where Sam Davis was
captured, shop at a discount store, enjoy a sack
lunch or walk on the swinging cable bridge on the
shady creek banks of Mount Zion Historical
Methodist Church. After a quiet lunch next to the
peaceful, rippling water, we will travel further
north to the old Shores School and Shores Mill
Waterfall (a breathtaking site excellent for
photos). This tour will take back roads over
beautiful farmland and develop your hunger for a
scoop of ice cream or soda at Prospect Ice
Cream & Pizza Parlor. A visit at Prospect
Station Grist Mill or the Prospect American
Home Entertainment Museum will take you
back to the past, a visit of today and a little of the
future. The Entertainment Museum displays a
collection of home entertainment items ranging
from pump reed organs and pedal player pianos
dating 1850 to 2000. Ask the owner about his
guest that appears on occasion! Enjoy your tasty
treats while listening to the music of "The
Beast.” This is not your standard 1920's era
player piano. We can also arrange for you to
spend the afternoon in a Silent Theater in the
Entertainment Museum accompanied by a stateof-the-art modern electronic player piano—old
films or new films—Laurel & Hardy, Buster
Keaton, Charlie Chaplin films or a performance
by River Dance. You tell us what you would like
to see and we will try to accommodate.
Spend the night with us on an Overnight
Extravaganza--Come take any of the above tours
with us on one day, spend the night at one of our
comfortable motels, or a Bed & Breakfast and
then take a second tour the following morning.
We can arrange your trip around some of our
festivals in the community. May we suggest
possibly the Bluegrass Festival, the Diana
Singing, gospel acappella at its best or a theatre
performance? Perhaps you’d prefer visiting a
Chili Cook-Off, the Lynnville Blackberry
Festival, and Ardmore’s Crepe Myrtle Festival or
the Largest One Day Horse Show in the South.
Maybe you might want to attend the Trail of
Tears Volksmarch (6.2 miles of hiking), off the
David Crockett Parkway, or participate in the
Bell’s and Benge’s Trail of Tears Memorial
Motorcycle Ride and Indian Social. Call us we
may have the event for you.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Giles County Courthouse
Public Square
931-363-5300
Erected in 1909, the neo-classical building is
marked by tall Corinthian columns. Solid brass
door pulls are incised "Giles.” Inside a balcony
encircles the third floor and sixteen caryatids
(female faces) hold up the arched vault of the
rotunda with stained glass skylight. In the cupola,
the 1858 bell still strikes the hours.
Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except holidays.
Sam Davis Monument
The Sam Davis Monument on the south side of
the square was erected in honor of the young
confederate scout who was captured on the old
Lamb's Ferry Road south of Minor Hill and
executed in Pulaski on November 27, 1863. The
monument was erected through the joint efforts of
the John H. Woolridge Bivouac and the Giles
County Chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy and cost $2,000.00. The same Italian
sculptor who carved the figure marking the grave
of Governor John C. Brown in Maplewood
Cemetery carved the statue. The monument was
dedicated October 11, 1906 as a part of the
program of the Confederate reunion, which met in
Pulaski at that date.
Giles County Historical Museum
122 South Second Street
931-363-2720
The Giles County Museum and Archives
building, which was only a dream when the
historical society organized in 1974, became a
reality on July 10, 1977. Challenged by Mr. Cully
A. Cobb in 1974, with a gift of $1,000.00, the
Society joined the County Bicentennial
Committee in a project to construct a building to
house county historical artifacts and genealogical
records. With permission and a large donation
from the Craig Family, who had given Giles
County its public library, the new building took
the form of an addition to the library. By
Bicentennial Day, July 4, 1976, over $65,000 had
been raised and ground broken. The building was
completed within the next year and dedicated on
July 10, 1977.
Pulaski Historic Square
First and Second Street
931-363-3789
This small town has a strong preservation
program. The entire square is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. A center of
fine 18th and 19th century architecture, the
Tennessee Historical Commission team declared
in 1983, that Pulaski's square was among the
finest courthouse squares in Middle Tennessee.
Historic Maplewood Cemetery
Sam Davis Avenue
931-363-3789
Established as the City of Pulaski's second
cemetery this is resting place for many prominent
citizens such as founder of Martin Methodist
College Thomas Martin, TN Governor John C.
Brown along with many Civil War veterans,
including over 40 Union U.S. Infantry.
Sam Davis Museum
Sam Davis Avenue
931-363-3789
Located in a National Historic District, the
museum stands on the spot where the "Boy Hero
of the Confederacy" was executed on November
27, 1863. Captured behind enemy lines with
damaging information in his possession, Davis
faced death by hanging rather than betray his
source. The museum contains Civil War
memorabilia as well as leg irons worn by young
Sam Davis. Viewing may be arranged through the
Giles County Historical Society.
Old Graveyard Memorial Park
Cemetery and South First Street
931-363-3789
Dedicated in 1969, was a pilot project in urban
beautification. Cemetery was used from 18171883. The renovation project included the
locating and charting of all gravesites, cleaning
and mounting gravestones, and landscaping and
lighting the grounds. The cemetery contains the
graves of many of the early settlers. Open all year.
Giles County Trail of Tears Memorial Park
(Opening 2009)
220 Stadium Street
931-363-3789
In 1830, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian
Removal Act. Tennessee Congressman David
Crockett bitterly opposed the bill with many
others, yet it passed by only one vote. The Indian
removal of 1838-1839 displaced over 100,000
Native American Indians from their ancestral
homes in the Southeastern U.S. to a reservation
over 1,000 miles away in the territory now known
as Oklahoma. This removal was conducted by
forcing the Indians to travel by four primary
routes. Approximately 4,000 died along the way,
and the Cherokees called it, "Nunahi-duna-dlohilu-i" which translates as "the trail where we
cried.” Today, it is referred to as the Trail of
Tears. Two of the land routes, Bell’s and Benge’s,
passed through Giles County and crossed in
Pulaski. The convergence of these two historic
trails in Pulaski, and David Crockett’s strong
opposition to the Indian removal has inspired the
construction of a fitting memorial to the Trail of
Tears and to David Crockett.
Lynnville Railroad Museum
162 Main Street, Lynnville
931-527-3158
The entire city, some 59 buildings, is listed on the
National Historic District. An old-fashioned soda
shoppe, general store, gift shop, craft, and antique
shop enhance the quiet charm of the business
district. The Milky Way Farms Museum is
contained in a vintage passenger coach of a
restored 97 ton, 2-6-2 Prairie type steam
locomotive built by Baldwin in 1927. Stop by the
restored Lynnville Pharmacy, Soda Pop Junction,
built in 1860, and order a soft drink from the circa
1940 soda fountain.
www.lynnvillerailroadmuseum.com
www.mattgardnerhomestead.org
The Matt Gardner Homestead was listed on the
National Registry of Historical Places for its
significance in African America ethnic heritage,
agriculture, commerce, and architecture from
1870 to 1942. The farm provides for the
interpretation of a variety of significant historical
topics
including;
slavery,
emancipation,
reconstruction, education, religion, architecture
and agriculture. 317-547-9386
(Opening September 2009)
110 Dixon Town Road, Elkton, TN
Gardner's wife Henrietta (Jenkins) Gardner
hand stitched, feed sack quilts.
Circa 1880 – 1930-quilt collection
for the Gardner museum.
Wilkinson, Martin, Sims House
910 North First Street
931-363-2380
Possibly the most historically significant and
oldest antebellum home in Giles County. Built
around 1830 by Francis Mitchell, it’s Pulaski’s
only surviving pure “Federal” building and
remains basically unchanged. Currently owned
and maintained by Mrs. Vivian Sims, she has
opened this house for weddings, family reunions,
club meetings, and business luncheons. For a
donation and with prior arrangement, Mrs. Sims
will provide a guided tour of the home where
you’ll see many antiques and listen to the story of
why this home could also be the best example of
friendship between one another.
First Presbyterian Church
202 South Second Street
931-363-2554
One of the most architecturally creative churches
in Middle Tennessee for the 1880's, this building
was erected in 1882 and is the second building to
stand on this site. On the National Historic
Register the two uneven towers, Victorian Gothic
design, and lancet windows complete with stained
glass border the entrance. The church, formally
established July 12, 1828 with the Reverend
James Hall Brooks as first pastor, existed as early
as 1811. The church bell was a part of the first
building. www.fpop.org
First United Methodist Church
200 West Jefferson Street
931-363-2595
The present church was begun in 1895 and cost
$30,000. The Reverend W. R Peebles preached
the first sermon in the building in 1901. In 1934,
fire did much damage to the interior. The restored
church included a new organ console, a gift of
David Blow in memory of his parents, and three
stained glass windows in memory of Miss Sallie
Shepard, W.R. Craig, and Ruth Clair Ensor.
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
931-363-9804
First called Martin Female College, it was
transferred to the Tennessee Annual Conference
of the Methodist Church, and in 1938, the Charter
was changed to admit boys. The gazebo,
constructed from Doric columns of the old
Tennessee Hall, was dedicated on September 20,
1975. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.martinmethodist.edu
Thomas Martin House
302 South Second Street
931-363-3830
Built in 1842 by Thomas Martin, prominent
businessman and founder of Martin College, it
also served as the Richardson Hotel in the early
1900's. Restored after years of deterioration, the
house now serves as the First Farmers &
Merchants Bank Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4 p.m.
except holidays.
Hallehurst
106 Little Dry Creek
931-424-8510
Architecturally, the beautifully restored structure
looks more like the homes of New England and is
rare, possibly the sole neo-classical pattern of its
kind in Giles County. It truly stands out among
the more customary Greek Revival, Georgian, or
Victorian homes of the latter half of the 19th
century. At the turn of the century, Hallehurst was
described as the most elegant "farm house" in
Giles County. The house was often graced
with prominent individuals from this state and
beyond. Call for an appointment.
Monday through Friday, closed Saturdays
Historic Lairdland Farm House and
Civil War Museum
3238 Blackburn Hollow Road
931-363-2205
Come enjoy this beautiful antebellum home and
lovely gardens, filled with handsome antique
furniture. Featuring the extensive private
collection of fine Civil War artifacts and
memorabilia, historic Lairdland offers exceptional
facilities by reservation only for garden parties,
weddings, and receptions in a lovely garden
setting. www.Lairdlandfarmhouse.com
322 East Washington Street
931-363-2222
Austin Hewitt Home was built in the early 1800’s
and many features of the home reflect the preCivil War period. This beautiful home has had a
long and varied history, having been used as a
school for young ladies, residence for several
prominent families, home for elderly women, and
now the Hewitt House Assisted Living Facility.
Pulaski’s First Assisted Living/Retirement
Community. For more information about the
historical home visit: www.hewitthouse.com
Church of the Messiah Episcopal
114 North Third Street
931-363-1454
The Episcopal Church was erected in 1887
through the liberality of Daniel C. Carter and
Governor John C. Brown. The building was
consecrated December 7 by Bishop Quientard "To
the glory of God and the memory of Miss Daisy
Brown and Mrs. Marie Brown McMillion,
deceased daughters of Governor Brown.” Most of
the furniture and ornaments are memorials.
Brown-Daly-Horne House
CB& S Bank
307 West Madison Street
931-363-1582
Built in 1855 and purchased by Governor John C.
Brown in 1869. Best example of Queen Ann style
in Giles County and one of the finest in the state.
Daly's celebrated their 20th anniversary in their
new home in 1901. Owned by the Oscar Horne
family from 1918 to 1979. Open Mon.-Fri., 9
a.m.-4 p.m. except holidays.
History of Giles County
The history of Giles County, Tennessee, began when Tennessee was carved out of North Carolina, whose
western boundary extended to the Mississippi River. As early as 1769, there were settlements in Eastern
Tennessee along the Watauga. In 1779, General James Robertson and others pushed westward and established
“Nashboro” on the Cumberland River in Middle Tennessee. No Revolutionary War battles were fought in the
area, but the British incited their Indian allies to wage terrible warfare on these western outposts.
At the end of the War, North Carolina was bankrupt and decided to pay her soldiers in western lands. Land
offices were set up in Hillsborough and Nashboro as men crossed the mountains to stake out their lands, much
of which were purchased for six cents per acre.
Although many Revolutionary Soldiers sold their grants, more than sixty settled and died in Giles County.
Many pioneers found that the land they purchased in Giles County lay within Indian Territory and they had to
wait until Indian titles were extinguished by treaties in 1805, 1806, and 1816. Soldiers systematically drove
out settlers who drifted into Indian Territory from Fort Hampton in Alabama.
The first men came in 1783 to seek out and mark the 35 degrees North latitude, which was North Carolina's
southern boundary. Among them were Absolum Tatum, Isaac Shelby, Anthony Bledsoe, William Bradshaw
and James and Elijah Robertson. These men gave names to places and waterways. James Robertson named
Richland Creek, Elijah Robertson named Robertson's Fort for himself, and the group gave William
Bradshaw's name to a creek into which he fell.
In 1783 the Cumberland settlements were organized into Davidson County, embracing in its territory all of
Middle Tennessee north of the Duck River. As the population increased, new counties were cut off:
Williamson, including all territory south to the 35 degrees North parallel in 1799, Maury from Williamson in
1807, and Giles from Maury in 1809.
Giles County was created in 1810 by an act of the General Assembly November 14, 1809. It was formed out
of Maury County and is bounded on the north by the counties of Maury and Marshall, east by the counties of
Marshall and Lincoln, south by the State of Alabama, and west by Lawrence County and has an area of 600
square miles. The new county, "Giles," was named for Governor William Branch Giles of Virginia, who, as a
Congressman, had manipulated Tennessee's admission into the union in 1796.
Pioneers entered Giles County by two routes, by water coming down the Tennessee and up the Elk Rivers to
Richland Creek, and by land through Cumberland Gap and Kentucky. Both Elkton and Prospect claim the
distinction of being settled first. Lynn Creek, Campbellsville, Pulaski, Bodenham, Cross Water, Aspen Hill,
and Blooming Grove were settled soon afterwards.
It is believed that Lewis Kirk, Alexander Black, and his brother Robert Black were the first people to settle in
Pulaski and they came early in the fall of 1807. Lewis Kirk was the first tavern keeper in 1810, Richard Scott,
the first merchant, opening a small store near Kirk's house in 1809. He sold this store to John G. Talbott and
William Ball opened a grocery store in the same vicinity. Records show these were the only houses in the
town at that time. Lots were sold in 1811 and businesses moved into the Town Square. The city of Pulaski
was named for Count Casimir Pulaski.
Comfort Inn of Pulaski
1140 West College Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
Phone: 931-424-1600
Fax: 931-424-1611
Toll Free: 1-800-950-1048
www.comfortinntn.com
Micro/Fridge in room
Coffee makers in room
Large Work Area
Internet Access (Wired or WiFi)
Full size iron and ironing board
Hair dryer in room
24-hour Front Desk
Walking Distance to Shopping Area
Walking Distance to Restaurants
Complimentary Sunshine Breakfast
Newly renovated rooms
Community Histories
Pulaski
It is interesting to know that the first tract of land upon
which our town was built contained six hundred and forty
acres and was incorporated under the same rules,
regulations, restrictions, and privileges as the town of
Murfreesboro in this state. None of the five commissioners
appointed by the Legislature in 1809 to lay off the town
lived within its limits. The one most frequently mentioned
in early records was Tyree Rhodes. He built Clifton Place
there and was buried nearby.
On Saturday, August 19, 1820, the sheriff of Giles County,
James Perry, held the first election in Pulaski and the first
Board of Aldermen was named. They were Dr. Elisha
Eldridge, Dr. Shadrack Nye, J. W. McCracken, Thomas
Smith, German Lester, Wm. Rose, and John Keenan. In
November of the same year, Thomas Smith moved away
and Aaron V. Brown, who later became governor of
Tennessee, was elected to fill his place. On the following
Saturday the board met at the courthouse and elected Dr.
Eldridge, mayor, and Dr. Nye, recorder. This method of
electing a mayor and recorder continued until 1877 when
the law was amended and gave the citizens of the town the
choice of electing their mayor and recorder.
Very soon, these first leaders took up the serious work of
making the laws to control this town of about five hundred
people. Quoting from the minutes of the first board meeting,
"the following ordinance was immediately proposed and
passed into law: It is hereby ordained that from and after the
date thereof, that if any person shall shoot at a mark, at bat
or any bird on the wing or otherwise or wantonly or
unnecessarily discharge firearms in any part of the town of
Pulaski shall pay the fine of five dollars for every offense,
to be collected by the town constable.” And that was the
first law made in Pulaski. The board held monthly meetings
and to this band of faithful citizens, we owe a big debt of
gratitude for the early development of our city.
It was the duty of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to
elect the town constable and at their first meeting; this
position was given to James Lynch. It was the constable's
duty to enforce the laws, protect the people, collect the taxes
and fines, and report to the board. He also administered the
lashings, a common form of punishment at that time. For
this, he received twenty-five cents for each offense. His
salary was fifty dollars a year. An early law decreed that
every white male citizen between the ages of eighteen and
forty-five was subject either personally or by substitution to
discharge
the duties of patroller. The mayor made the selection in
routine order, and they served thirty days. Other laws
prohibited felling or injuring trees on the town commons,
allowing swine to run at large or promoting horse and mule
races on the town square.
An early ordinance was headed "Tinning Dogs" and made it
unlawful to tie tin or anything of a like character to the tails
of dogs or any other animal within the limits of the
corporation and the fine for this offense was from five to
twenty-five dollars not only for the offender but anyone
who aided and encouraged the deed.
The tax rate set by the board was twenty-five cents per
hundred for town property, fifty cents on each free poll and
twenty-five cents on each slave. Any merchant doing
business within the town limits paid five dollars for a
license.
Water was supplied from natural springs located in different
sections of the town and from wells that were dug at the
expense of the town. One was dug on the town square and
the board minutes state that the town offered a twenty-five
dollar reward for the culprit who threw a bale of cotton in it
during 1853. The town constable found the offender and
collected the reward.
German Lester was the second mayor of Pulaski. His name
appears a number of times in the early records as he served
five terms as mayor and six as recorder. He built the first
comfortable house in the town. His brother Fount Lester
was recorder several terms. Neil S. Brown who was later
elected governor of Tennessee was town recorder in 1837.
Time and progress made many changes in our town, but the
strong foundation laid by these early leaders was the means
for the building of the wonderful city we live in today.
Ardmore
Ardmore is located in two states and four counties;
Giles and Lincoln Counties in Tennessee and
Limestone and Madison Counties in Alabama. It has
grown from a one store-house built in 1911 to a
thriving town of business, banks, factories, churches,
and school today.
In 1910, the Louisville and Nashville railroad
announced plans to build a direct route between
Nashville, Tennessee and Decatur, Alabama. This
route was to cross the Tennessee-Alabama state line
where Ardmore is now located. In 1911, the actual
construction of the railroad began. By the time the
railroad was completed in 1914, the village of Austin,
as it was originally called, was a flourishing
community.
The first railroad depot was a boxcar, located where
Mr. Alex Austin had originally conceived it to be on
the Alabama side. When the depot was first opened in
1914, the railroad company named it Ardmore. That
name was then taken over by the town.
In 1939 an up-to-date hardware store, a grocery store,
and a doctor's office were built. In 1940, the Ardmore
Cheese Company opened. The factory located on the
Tennessee side was most of Ardmore's industry at that
time. The cheese factor is still in operation today, but
no longer manufactures the cheese. It is used as a gift
shop still carrying its special cheese products and
specialties.
In 1915-1916, a two-story brick high school was
constructed on the Alabama side of town, which was
accredited by the state of Alabama about ten years
later. In 1928, an elementary school was built.
The first church was the Baptist Church, which was
organized in 1915. The building was constructed in
1918. The Bank of Ardmore opened in 1918 on the
Tennessee side. It was one of the three banks in Giles
County to remain open during the Great Depression of
1930.
Elkton
Elkton’s history began in 1809 as one of the first white
settlements established in Giles County after it was
organized. Settlers arrived both by water traveling the
Tennessee River and up the Elk River to Richland
Creek and by land on the Bumpass Trail. They cleared
the canebrakes and trees and began farming the rich
valleys that had been hunting grounds of the Indians
until they were forced to cede their lands to the U.S.
government around 1806.
Some of the areas fine antebellum homes and the
grounds around them were used as military
encampments for Union soldiers. As better roads and
the railroad replaced the need for river transportation
and shipping, Elkton’s role in river commerce
declined. The town still prospered until a great flood in
1902 destroyed many homes, old buildings, and
businesses. Years later, a fire swept through the town
destroying even more businesses. After these two
tragedies, Elkton never regained its former prosperity
and the town that was once thought to be the most
promising location for the county seat dwindled into
the small town that it is today. The population of
Elkton in 2000 was 510.
Through the combined efforts of the town government,
local residents, and the Elkton Historical Society the
community is revitalizing. Many remaining small
town attractions are being saved and renovated. Elkton
boasts several National Register properties. Each
December, the historical society hosts a tour of
historic homes and cabins and twice a year in early
spring and fall, a Mile Long Yard Sale takes place
along the main highway that runs through the town.
Elkton sits directly on the “Benge” removal route, one
of two detachment routes in the county that was used
during the Indian Removal of 1838, better known as
the Cherokee Trail of Tears.
The first settlement to be named Elkton was
established by William and John Price who laid off
and sold lots for the town where Richland Creek
empties into Elk River. It was a focal point for flatboat
shipping for about 20 years. During this time, a Dr.
William Purnell and others laid off another town
named Elkton two miles upstream on Elk River. To
distinguish between the two settlements one was
called Lower Elkton and the other Upper Elkton. With
the abandonment of flatboat shipping and continual
flooding, the population of Lower Elkton dwindled.
Meanwhile Upper Elkton flourished. The first road
through Elkton was a stagecoach route built around
1810. Around 1840 a turnpike was extended through
all of Giles County to the Alabama state line. Many
fine homes and businesses sprang up and Elkton
thrived as a river town and riverboat trade center for
the county. During the Civil War, there were many
battles and skirmishes around the county and the town
was occupied by Federal troops on several occasions.
For more information about Elkton contact the Elkton
Historical Society at 931-468-0668 or logon to
www.elktonhistory.net
Frankewing
Frankewing, like several Giles County towns, owes its
existence to the railroad. Until 1909, Frankewing had
been a part of the old Bradshaw community, which
was an area of farm families and not an actual village.
When the L & N Railroad built a more direct line
between Nashville and Decatur through the eastern
part of the county, the line built a depot east of
Bradshaw, naming it Frank Ewing, whose influence
with state representatives succeeded in securing the
appropriation for building the line. As the people
began to move closer to the depot, so did the
businesses. After a general merchandise store and
blacksmith, a gristmill, filling station, bank, church,
and residences soon followed. The village became a
thriving trading center with farmers driving their farm
animals to Frankewing for shipping.
The old Blacksmith Shop in the
Frankewing community circa 1800’s.
Dr. W.J. Johnson-prominent citizen of Frankewing
and one of the original founders of the
“Bank of Frankewing”
Frankewing School in 1942-Photo courtesy of
Mrs. Geraldine Harwell Kelly
Today the old business houses have either closed or
moved away, but Frankewing remains a thriving
community. Frankewing’s proximity to Highways 64
and I-65, along with several eating establishments
brings tourist trade. The Bank of Frankewing, Sands
Motel, Sarge’s Shack and a campground make this an
active community.
Lynnville
Lynnville has 59 properties listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The old market town with
a population of 409 is one of the oldest in the area.
Rebuilt in its current location after the civil war to be
closer to the railroad, Lynnville has seen numerous
changes, including many new businesses that work to
revitalize the small town.
Lynnville is a unique town and has a most interesting
history. In obtaining the National Register of Historic
Places honor, the following information was
submitted. In the early 1800, the first permanent
settlers came from Virginia, the Carolinas and their
neighboring states to settle here. They crossed the
Duck River to the north and came by way of the
present village of Culleoka, crossing the high Elk
Ridge at Dodson's Gap and built in the vicinity of
what is now Lynnville. Among those who came were
John A. Walker, Elisha White, John Laird, William
Deering, and others.
They united and built log houses for one another,
cleared the hardwood forests and canebrakes, and
began to plant the first crops, mostly corn. Being a
religious people, they also built several small
churches. The first Methodist Church in the county
was organized at what is now Lynnville in 1809. Elk
Ridge, the first Presbyterian Church, was organized
one and one-half miles east by Gideon Blackburn and
Robert Henderson the next year.
The renewed effort of Mayor Troy Hood and the
Board of Aldermen to again make Lynnville a market
place is well underway. This time they have joined
hands with the non-profit Lynnville Railroad
Preservation Society to market a new industrytourism. The Society, with more than 200
shareholding members, has already laid the
groundwork with the purchase of an old 1927 steam
engine, a passenger car, a caboose, and a flat car. The
Lynnville Depot Museum and Train opened in the
spring of 1998 and is open year round.
www.lynnvillerailroadmuseum.com
Lynnville was named for Lynn Creek, so called
because "lynn" or linden trees grew abundantly along
the banks, Old Lynnville, formerly Waco, was laid off
on Lynn Creek in 1810. For the next 50 years, it was a
flourishing place with post office, hotel, stores and
factories and a wholesale coffee warehouse. At one
time, it had a town square and was incorporated.
Minor Hill
Until the treaty of September 1816, the land around
Minor Hill belonged to the Chickasaw Indians. Some
white men did move into the area before the Indian
treaties were made only to have the soldiers come and
destroy their crops, buildings, and drive them out of
Indian Territory. Some settlers would return only to
have the soldiers drive them out again.
Joseph Minor and his family lived about where Mr.
and Mrs. Onis Lawrence now live, at the top of the
hill. Joseph, his sons, Patrick C., James R., and Joseph
R. owned about 450 acres on top of the hill. Circa
1857, the Minors sold their land to John B. William's
and left the territory. As John William's sold parts of
the land, it was called Minor Land, giving the area the
name of Minor Hill.
William's sold some of the Minor Land to William
Riley Jones. It is believed the tract W.R. Jones gave
for the school, cemetery and Baptist church is from the
Minor tract
The Union Army at Minor Hill captured Sam Davis;
the “Boy Hero” of the Civil War and a small park area
where the capture occurred has a marble marker
recounting the event.
In the battle of Nashville, December 15-16, Lieutenant
Colonel Cook was back in command. The regiment
was not engaged on the 15th; on the 16th, it was
stationed on the Hillsboro Pike, and when the
Confederate lines were broken, joined in the pursuit,
and was engaged on the 17th at Hollow Tree Gap; on
the 25th at Anthony's Hill; and on the 26th at Sugar
Creek. On December 28, a detachment, under
Lieutenant Colonel Prosser, was with Brigadier
General James B. Steedman at Decatur, Alabama, and
was engaged with Roddey near Courtland, Alabama
on the 31st; at Russellville, Alabama on January 4 it
took part in the burning of General Hood's pontoon
train, and returned to Decatur, Alabama on January 6.
Minor Hill had become a village by September 6,
1870, for the post office was established then. The first
school at Minor Hill was located across the creek near
a cave, down the lane from the present S & S Grocery.
W.R. Jones gave the land at the present location for a
school in 1897. The one-room log schoolhouse was
moved from across the creek to the top of Minor Hill
and made into a dwelling house. Frank Cole lived in
this house, running a gristmill and Blacksmith shop in
front of it for years. We do not know if Mr. Cole was
the first to live in this house but his granddaughter
Frances Booth Buchanan and her husband Pete also
lived in the residence.
In 1900, the first gospel songbook of James D.
Vaughn's was published under the label JAMES D.
VAUGHN, MUSIC PUBLISHER, MINOR HILL,
TENNESSEE. James Vaughn, his brothers, John,
Will, and Charles made up the first Vaughn Quartet.
They were raised around Shores. Will Vaughn ran a
store just below the Methodist Church and a drug
store. Will Vaughn was instrumental in getting the
bridge across Richland Creek in Pulaski. A new one
has replaced this bridge. He was also instrumental in
getting the marker placed at the site of Sam Davis'
capture.
Although Minor Hill was one of the last towns
established in the county, it weathered the depression
and is one of the five incorporated cities with a
population of 474.
Tennessee Governors One-Shot
Turkey Hunt
Giles County is one of the top counties in
Tennessee for hunting, so much so that the annual
Governors One-Shot Turkey Hunt has been
held right here in Giles County since its inception
in 2001. The hunt brings in the best turkey guides
and hunters around, as well as celebrities to
participate in the event. The hunt is held to raise
money for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources
Foundation, youth shooting sports, and public
shooting ranges. The hunt is held in April and the
public is welcome to attend. During the Turkey
Check-In, the Giles County Tourism Foundation
hosts the Giles County’s Gobbler’s Gala on the
downtown Pulaski Square. There is food, fun, and
games for all ages. Crafters also come out with
hunting and handmade items. The Turkey Roll
and Turkey calling Contest are always a big hit.
For information on Tennessee’s Governors
Hunt, contact the Giles County Tourism office
931-363-3789 or www.tngovernorsoneshot.com
The official “Hunt Headquarters” of the
Tennessee Governors One-Shot Turkey Hunt
Sundrop Country Kiwanis KCBS
Barbeque Cook-Off
Bring on the barbeque! The Giles County Kiwanis
Club hosts a state championship barbeque cookoff annually on the second weekend in May. The
“SunDrop Country Barbeque Cook-off” is
sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society
(KCBS) and located nearby in the beautiful Giles
County Agri Park. This is a serious competition
between professional pit masters from across the
southeast and beyond. KCBS trained judges judge
their offerings in the four main categories. Local
competitors can test their skills in a backyard
chicken and ribs contest that also uses the rules of
the KCBS. There is a Kids Q’ competition for the
younger BBQ cooks along with other activities
and world class barbeque on the menu for the
whole family. The festivities get started in earnest
on Friday night as the “anything but” competition
is held and the teams were allowed to cook any
entrée except for the four main categories that
they would turn-in on Saturday. As the sun peeks
over the eastern hills on Saturday morning, the
park is bustling with activity. Come out and join
in the fun and festivities on the second weekend
in May. All the details can be found on the web at
www.sundropbbq.com.
Diana Singing
Held in Diana Tennessee on the second full
weekend in June and second full weekend in
September each year, the singing begins each night
at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and lasts
until the wee hours of the morning. The DIANA
SINGING is held five miles off I-65, exit #22
(South of Nashville towards the TN-AL line). After
exiting, travel west on Hwy 31A to the Diana
Community. The DIANA SINGING began in
1969. Now over 3,000 visitors regularly attend the
singing. The singing is held in a hay shed built
especially for this event. There is a camping area,
museum and gift shop. Concessions are available
including the best country ham sandwiches you've
ever eaten. wwwdianasinging.com
The
Red Carpet Horse Show
of the South
The Red Carpet Horse Show of the South is
always held the on the fourth Saturday of July.
This show has been a Premier Walking Horse
Show for over 67 years. There are usually well
over 200 horses shown every year. Approximately
4,000 to 5,000 spectators came from all over to
attend the show and this show is always voted in
the Top 3 “BEST ONE NIGHT HORSE
SHOWS” of the year in the United States.
Good Ole' Boys Airgun Club
We began life in 2000, since then our sixty-acre
range at “Roz's Hollow” has grown from two to
four courses of fire. With the meticulous range
design and maintenance of the land, Roz's Hollow
has become the benchmark for Field Target
ranges across the country. Although the range has
been in existence for such a short space in time
we have had the honor of hosting six major
regional events and two AAFTA National
Championships. We have also enjoyed the very
high privilege to host the World Field Target
Federation Championships, which has been our
crowning achievement. In a nutshell, Field Target
is a game where you shoot an air rifle at small
animal shaped targets with "kill zones" sized from
3/8" to 1 1/2" with ranges varying from 10 to 55
yards.
Subsidiary of Green Bay Packaging, Inc.
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275 Industrial Blvd.
Pulaski, TN 38478
(866) 376-5222
www.gbp.com
24 hr front desk
Guest Laundry
Outdoor Pool
Wireless Internet
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Pulaski/Frankewing Area
2400 Hwy 64
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Pulaski, TN 38478
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Super 8 Motel
Fay F. Robinson: Broker
[email protected]
Cell: 931-580-7515
Pat T. Byrd: Affiliate Broker
[email protected]
Cell: 931-580-4507
Karen Wallace Phillips: Affiliate Broker
Cell: 931-309-8805
Susan Neal: Affiliate Broker
Cell: 931-309-8425
110 North Second Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-3789
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“Unique” Shopping
Amish Country Galleries
3931 Highway 43 North
Ethridge
931-829-2126
Bless Your Heart
111 South First Street
Pulaski
931-363-9033
Carl's Flowers and Gifts
225 West Madison Street
Pulaski
931-363-1157
Colonel Littleton’s
135 Mill Street
Lynnville
800-842-4075
Chapman's Flowers and Gifts
211 South Third Street
Pulaski
931-363-1542
The Dutchman’s Antiques & Trading Post
213 North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-8080
Ella Wills
100 West Jefferson Street
Pulaski
Green Valley Trading
23883 Highway 64 West
Pulaski
931-363-9999
Lynnville Antiques & Collectibles
113 Mill Street
Lynnville
931-292-3785
Main Street Gifts & Boutique
26307 Main Street
Ardmore
931-427-5829
Mama J’s Cabin
26258 Highway 64 West
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
931-762-0678
www.mamajscabin.com
Powder Mill Hill
Highway 64 West
Pulaski
931-363-1961
Pulaski Jewelry Company
1653 West College Street, Suite 601
Pulaski
931-363-8640
Reeves Drug Store
125 North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-2561
Rost Jewelers
107 West Madison Street
Pulaski
931-363-1241
Watercolors
133 North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-5285
Agri-Tourism
Farmers Market
Saturday's during growing season the following are on the
south side of Giles County Court House.
Some of the vegetables and fruits we have are:
Tomatoes, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Beans, Squash,
Cucumbers, Peppers, Hot Peppers, Okra, Eggplant,
Cabbage, Corn, Beets, Turnips, Turnip Greens, Collards,
Mustard, Dill, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Peaches, Apples,
Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
DW Farms
DW Farms is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful
Tennessee Valley located conveniently between Nashville,
TN, Huntsville, AL, and Birmingham, AL. Our CSA
(Community Supported Agriculture) is starting its third
season, which will have deliveries from May thru
September each year. DW Farms is sponsoring the annual
Rare Breed Expo, which is held in Lebanon, TN. at the
Wilson County Fairgrounds each May and helps to bring
together animals of all breeds & everything related for
today's Hobby Farmer in one central location. Need fresh
produce delivered weekly--we can deliver it for you!
1507 Crooked Hill Rd.
Pulaski, TN. 38478
931-424-0209
931-309-8314
[email protected]
www.dwfarms.com
Remember, these are seasonal, so don’t expect to always
find them.
Limoland
In October, Limoland is open for school tours, hayrides &
pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Also, find mums, gourds &
farm animals for the children. The greenhouses are open
April & May with homegrown strawberries & flowers for
sale. Hours: M-S, 9-6, Sun. 1-5.
8076 Columbia Hwy.
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-5744
[email protected]
Triple Springs Ranch Hunting Preserve
Quail & Pheasant Hunts. Our hunts consist of half-day or
full-day, guided or non-guided. We can accommodate
essentially any size group. Our fields are separated with
woods and valley; you can hunt one area in the morning and
a different area in the afternoon. Deer & Turkey hunts
available with reservations. Cabin rental is available.
P.O. Box 155
3663 Yokley Rd.
Lynnville, TN 38472
931-527-3375
www.triplesprings.net
Old Hickory Shooting Preserve & Kennels
Old Hickory Shooting Preserve & Kennels in Pulaski,
Tennessee provides guided hunts, turkey hunts, dove hunts,
float fishing trips, and bird dog sales. Think of us as a great
weekend trip or getaway. Give us a call!
3477 Minor Hill Rd.
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-7730
[email protected]
www.oldhickorypreserve.com
Bed & Breakfast’s
Hotels & Motels
Lynnville Historic Bed & Breakfast
A Richland Inn of Pulaski
1565 Main Street
Lynnville, TN
931- 527-0270
[email protected]
1020 West College Street
Pulaski, TN
931-363-0006
[email protected]
www.richlandinn.com
Lairdland Farm Bed, Barn & Breakfast
3174 Blackburn Hollow Road
Cornersville, TN
931-363-9080
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Miss Butler's Bed & Breakfast
429 West Jefferson Street
Pulaski, TN
931-424-0014
[email protected]
www.missbutlers.com
Campgrounds
Mama J’s Campground
26258 Highway 64 West
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
931-762-0678
www.mamajscabin.com
Tennessee Valley RV Park
2289 Highway 64 East
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-4600
Comfort Inn of Pulaski
1140 West College Street
Pulaski, TN
931-424-1600
[email protected]
www.comfortinntn.com
Best Value Inn
I-65/Bryson Road
Elkton, TN 38455
931-468-2594
Budget Inn
1025 Columbia Highway
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-5571
Super 8 Motel
US Highway 64 East & I-65
Frankewing, TN
931-363-4501
THE STORY OF THE “WILD” TURKEYS
OF GILES COUNTY
The five-foot tall visitor-friendly turkeys you see on our streets say,
“Welcome to our Community – We are proud of it!”
They are the brightly painted, molded – fiberglass ambassadors for a local group who
wanted to find a way to raise funds for a good cause and spark community awareness. One
of our most interesting resources in Giles County is the real wild turkey, which can often
be seen on our pastoral hillsides in flocks of up to fifty! So, it was decided to celebrate this
noble bird; and in 2004, through the generosity of the sponsors of each Turkey (you will see
their “Wild” Turkeys proudly displayed) a Leadership Program for the Youth of Giles
County was born.
Each April, in conjunction with the Tennessee Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt (to
benefit wildlife resources) and Giles County Gobbler’s Gala the new “Wild” Turkeys are
unveiled at the Banquet with the artist and the sponsor attending. Many people attend the
banquet just to see what new turkey is revealed. The turkey is then taken to the sponsoring
business and put on display for everyone to see.
Giles Leadership invites you to join us in April, for the unveiling of the new turkey. Come
out and enjoy them year round. As you drive around the countryside of Giles County, you
may run into some real eastern wild turkeys too. No binoculars needed – just please stay in
your car and do not trespass on others property.
If you are interested in the Youth Leadership Program - or would like to make a
contribution toward the efforts of this community-minded group: The program is ethically
based with the emphasis on communication and listening skills, conflict resolution and time
management. The students study the works of leaders from Aristotle to Teddy Roosevelt,
John Gardner to Steven Covey and are conducted by motivational instructors through
interactive exercises to understand cooperation and innovative thinking with an emphasis on
pro-activity.
Inquiries can made about the Youth Leadership Program
or about the “Wild” Turkeys
by calling John Patel, 931-363-0006
or e-mail @ [email protected]
Turkey Time in TENNESSEE
Giles County, Tennessee!
Blackberry Gobbler
Sponsored by
Hillside Hos pital
Lineman for the County
Sponsored by
Pulaski Electric System
Town Turkey
Sponsored by
City of Pulaski
Wildlife Turkey
Sponsored by
Mrs. Jeanette Rudy
Tom of All Trades
Sponsored by
The Home Depot
Ki ng of Turkey’s
Sponsored by
Cardi n Distributing
Bat Turkey
Sponsored by
Mrs. Jeanette Rudy
Aristotle Turkey
Sponsored by
Martin Methodist College
Hos pifowlty’ Turkey
Sponsored by
Richland Inn Hotel
Digger Turkey
Sponsored by
Tycon Excavating
Family Entertainment
“The Martin” Movie Theater
www.moviesatmartin.com
Corner of 5th and Madison
Pulaski, TN 38478
Friday & Saturday Nights 7:30 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday Afternoons 2:00 P.M.
Southern Tennessee Area Arts Repertory
www.staar-arts.org
105 N. 1st St., Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-8804
Parks & Recreation Areas
County Municipal Parks
John Barnes Area ParkPlayground, Football, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Walking
Track, Pavilions, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, &
Rodeo/Tractor Pull Arena
Union Hill Road
Ardmore, TN 38449
931-427-2124
Elkton City Park
Playground, Picnic Pavilion, Baseball, and Softball Fields
370 Baugh Road
Elkton, TN 3847
931-468-2506
Lynnville City Park
Playground, Softball, Baseball Fields, and Rodeo Arena
Mill Street
Lynnville, TN 38472
931-527-3158
Minor Hill City Park
Community Building, Playground, Picnic Pavilion, Baseball,
Softball, Volleyball Fields, Horse Arena, and Rodeo Arena
165 Wray Branch Road
Minor Hill, TN 38473
931-565-3113
Pulaski City/Community Parks
All parks listed below are reserved through Pulaski Parks
& Recreation Department
333 East College Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-4666
Magazine Road Park
Softball Fields, Tennis Courts, Playground, and Picnic Area
Magazine Rd
Sam Davis Park
Football and Baseball Fields
Patterson St.
Richland Park
Softball Fields, Picnic Shelter and Tables, and Playground
Murrey Drive
Exchange Park
Little League Association Baseball Fields, Picnic Pavilions and
Playground
West 8th East
W.D. Savage Park
Basketball Courts, Softball Field, Tennis Court, and Picnic
Pavilion
Turner Street
Sharewood Park
Recreation Center with Basketball Courts inside and out, Small
Ball Field, Playground, Picnic Pavilions, Swimming Pool and
Amphitheater
East College Street
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
Pulaski Area
Burger King
334 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-9860
Kathy’s Tavern & Grill
311 North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-9289
Lil’ Miss Emily’s Café
426 North Second Street
Pulaski
931-363-9605
Chew & Chat
1020 Mill Street
Pulaski
931-363-1460
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1635 West College Street
Pulaski
931-363-6900
Pizza Hut
993 Mill Street
Pulaski
931-363-7496
Country Kitchen
1520 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-6699
Krystal’s
1125 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-3740
Reed’s BBQ
821 Mill Street
Pulaski
931-363-0320
Daylight Donuts
902 West College Street
Pulaski
931-363-9594
Bluebird Cafe
124 South First Street
Pulaski
931-363-1960
The Depot
308 South Seventh Street
Pulaski
931-363-9655
Dominos Pizza
603 South First Street.
Pulaski
931-363-6800
Casa Blanca
1674 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-6053
Hardee’s
985 East College Street
Pulaski
931-363-5331
Hickory House Restaurant
330 South Patterson Street
Pulaski
931-363-0231
J. M. Degas Restaurant & Lounge
North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-2188
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
1653 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-9047
Legend's Restaurant
1030 West College Street
Pulaski
931-363-5612
Lili's Authentic Oriental
Cuisine
929 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-1088
Little Caesar’s Pizza
902 West College Street
Pulaski
931- 363-5110
Long John Silver’s Seafood
320 West College Street
Pulaski
931-363-4420
McDonald's
812 West College Street
Pulaski
931-363-8670
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
818 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-3165
Reeves Drug Store
125 North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-2561
Sand’s Restaurant
138 Bennett Drive
Pulaski
931-363-9641
Sonic Drive-In
317 South First Street
Pulaski
931-363-7584
Stockyard Café
610 West Shoal Street
Pulaski
931-363-9689
Subway Restaurant
1025 West College Street
Pulaski
931-424-5300
The Naughty Dog Café
601 North First Street
Pulaski
931-363-3287
Taco Bell
1600 West College Street
Pulaski
931-363-1888
Victoria Manor
604 West Flower Street
Pulaski
931-363-9604
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
Campbellsville, Goodspring, Bodenham, Elkton, Frankewing,
Lynnville, Minor Hill & Richland
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Richland Trace Market
19326 Highway 64 West
Pulaski
931-363-0591
Powder Keg
25405 Highway 64 West
Lawrenceburg
931-363-5555
Green Valley Trading
23883 Highway 64 West
Pulaski
931-363-9999
Campbellsville
Inman’s Stop & Chat
Market
Highway 166 North
Pulaski
931-363-1881
P & W Market & Deli
13447 Campbellsville Road
Lynnville
931-363-7600
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Big T’s Barbeque
107 Dellrose Road
Dellrose
931-468-0301
David’s Market
7605 Elkton Pike
Elkton
931-468-2848
Hide-A-Way Lounge
328 Market Street
Elkton
931-468-3002
Ronnie’s Place
4360 Salem Road
Minor Hill
931-565-3900
Lib’s Grocery
8299 Elkton Pike
Elkton
931-468-2610
Top of the Hill Market
12882 Minor Hill Highway
Minor Hill
931-565-3585
Shady Lawn Truck Stop
1371 Bryson Road
Elkton
931-468-2104
Terri’s Restaurant
8309 Elkton Pike
Elkton
931-468-3077
Frankewing
Sarge’s Shack
2385 Highway 64 East
Frankewing
931-363-1310
Goodspring
J’s One Stop
5807 Minor Hill Highway
Goodspring
931-363-2336
Minor Hill
D & S Grocery
11911 Minor Hill Highway
Minor Hill
931-565-3361
Richland
Richland Market
10099 Columbia Highway
Lynnville
931-527-9888
Lynnville
The Caboose
1762 Main Street
Lynnville
931-527-0555
Soda Pop Junction
141 Mill Street
Lynnville, TN
931-527-0007
Fate’s Market
4878 Cornersville Road
Lynnville
931-527-3713
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
Ardmore, TN/AL Area
Church's Fried Chicken
24315-B Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, TN
931-427-6960
KFC / Taco Bell
30019 Highway 110
Ardmore, TN
931-427-8070
City Café
26314 First Street
Ardmore, AL
256-423-7377
McDonald's
26862 Main Street
Ardmore, AL
256-423-3663
The Coffee Pod Internet Cafe
27185 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-8008
Mildred's Country Catfish
9565 Hwy 53
Ardmore, AL
256-420-8393
El Ol’ Meca Mexican Restaurant
25885 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-8180
Pizza Hut Italian Bistro
26383 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-4500
Fried Tomatoes
26035 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-4950
Pizza Inn
28235 Highway 53
Ardmore, AL
931-423-2500
Hardee’s
26094 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-6869
Sonic Drive-In
26909 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-2522
Whitt’s BBQ
26061 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-7150
Subway
25997 Main Street
Ardmore, TN
931-427-8333
Come by the Tourism Office and pick-up a memento of Giles County!
These mugs make a
great souvenir of the
Governors One-Shot
Turkey Hunt and Giles
County’s Gobblers
Gala
These bowls are from the Largest White Oak Tree
in Tennessee. There are very few of these bowls
remaining. Each bowl comes with a certificate of
the history and each is numbered—limited numbers
left get yours before they’re all gone!
Made of Alder Tree Wood,
this is a replication of the
front of the Mars Chapel,
the future home of the
Trail of Tears Interpretive
Center.
These pewter ornaments
depict just a piece
of Giles County’s
History.
These coins are a unique feature for the Treasures
on More on 64, David Crockett Coalition. The face
of each coin host David Crockett, while the back of
these five coins represent what made him special
the counties they represent.
Replica of the
1901 First United
Methodist Church
on the corner of
the First and
Jefferson Street.
Hand painted by a local
artist,
this
globe
contains a winter scene
of the Mars Chapel, the
future home of the Trail
of Tears Interpretive
Center.
Carefully remove page for valuable discounts!
Thank you for supporting local businesses!
Giles County Annual Events
March
Gospel Music Association Convention
931-363-8292
April
Tennessee Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt
Giles County’s Gobblers Gala
Ardmore Renaissance Faire
Minor Hill Fish Fry
Giles Co. Fire & Rescue Squad Richland Station “Fish Fry”
Elkton’s Mile-Long Yard Sale
931-363-3789
931-363-3789
256-423-7588
931-565-3113
931-363-3708
931-468-0668
May
Giles County Chamber “Land of Milk and Honey” Golf Tournament
National Tourism Week
Sundrop Country Kiwanis KCBS Barbeque Cook-Off
Minor Hill Horse Show
931-363-3789
931-363-3789
931-424-7853
931-565-3113
June
Good Ole’ Boys Airgun Field Target Match
Relay for Life
Diana Singing
Minor Hill Rodeo
Lynnville Blackberry Festival
931-424-5314
931-363-0703
931-363-3204
931-565-3113
931-527-3158
July
Relay for Life
Antique Farm Machinery Show
Ardmore Fire and Rescue Truck & Tractor Pull
Bethel Masonic Lodge Fish Fry
Red Carpet Horse Show of the South
931-363-9815
931-424-8968
256-423-2401
931-363-0268
931-363-2644
August
Ardmore Rodeo
Lions Club Giles County Fair
Ardmore Crepe Myrtle Festival
256-423-2146
931-363-3789
256-423-7588
September Diana Singing
P.A.C.E. Antique Car Show
Lynnville Fair on the Square
Giles Co. Fire & Rescue Squad Richland Station “Craft Fair”
Stella Community Fish Fry
931-363-3204
931-363-2585
931-527-3158
931-363-3708
931-565-3346
October
931-424-7014
931-468-0668
931-363-3708
931-363-3789
931-363-3789
GCHS Band Competition “Pulaski Classic”
Elkton’s Mile-Long Yard Sale
Giles Co. Fire & Rescue Squad Rose Hill Station “Tractor Pull”
Giles Co. Chamber “Chili, Cornbread, & Cookies on the Square” Cook-Off
Halloween Square Fair
November Trail of Tears Memorial Ride
Giles County Veteran’s Day Program
Ardmore Veteran’s Parade
931-363-3789
931-363-8606
256-423-7588
December Historical Home Tour
Elkton Home Tour
931-363-3789
931-468-0668
For the dates and times of these events visit our website www.gilescountytourism.com or call 931-363-3789.
Some dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to verify them.
Thank You for Visiting with Us!
Welcome is more than just a word in Giles County,
It’s what you’ll feel!
If you need further assistance,
stop by our office on the west side of Pulaski’s square.
Giles County Tourism Foundation
110 North Second Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-3789
[email protected]
www.gilescountytourism.com