Guide - Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
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Guide - Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
Discover Our Backyard! Your Guide To Wayne And Surrounding Counties Presented By: The Wayne County News PAGE 1.indd 1 5/24/12 2:51:21 PM PAGE TWO - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Schedule Of Events For Wayne County May 31 through June 4 – The Moving Wall @ Clifton City Park. What: Half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC; the only place you can see it in Tennessee this year. If you can’t go to Washington, come to Clifton! Honor and remember our Veterans. The Moving Wall will be open to the public 24 hrs a day. No admission fee. Clifton, TN. For more information visit www. waynecountychamber. org June 1-2nd – Smoke on the River: Backyard Barbecue Competition and Art Show @ Ross Creek Recreational Area. What: In its fourth year, Smoke on the River is back and bigger than ever! Watch the barbecue competition; enjoy some delicious BBQ, as well as other food vendors. Come watch the talent of our local artisans on display, and shop the various vendors at the event. Live band Friday Wayne County... Jason Rich County Executive June 2nd- Buttery 5K Walk/ Run- Join us for our 3rd annual Buttery 5K Walk/ Run at Waynesboro City Park, off Hwy 64 East, Waynesboro. Gun time is 8:00 am. Beginners and professionals of all ages invited! For entry forms, please contact Jim Beavers at 931722-3658 or jtbeavers@ hughes.net th June 9 – TWRA Fishing Rodeo @ 7 A.M. at Clifton City Park. What: Children under 15 years old sh for free, and for prizes! Fun, Food, and Prizes! Let’s get our children excited about shing and our natural resources! Clifton, TN June 9th – 9th Annual Tour de Wayne bicycle ride will tour the Natchez Trace Parkway, cities of Collinwood, Waynesboro and along the Tennessee Riverfront in Clifton, TN. Registration begins at 6:30 A.M. at the Wayne County Welcome Center, just off mm 355 of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Collinwood, TN. Tour begins at 8 A.M. For a registration form and more Ric Wilson Sheriff information, visit www. waynceountychamber. org June 23 -North Mississippi Dulcimers return to the Wayne County Welcome Center 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. with free lessons after. The public is invited to attend. The welcome center is located in Collinwood, just off mile marker 355 of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Free admission, donations always appreciated! July 3 – Fireworks over Waynesboro!! Best show around! Begins at 9 P.M. View from Waynesboro Square and along Dexter Woods Blvd, Waynesboro, TN July 4- Fourth of July in the Park-. Games, food and entertainment all day in City Park, next to the waterslides! Waynesboro, TN July 14- 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Wayne County Family History and Crafts Fair. Genealogy workshops, re-enactors from War of 1812 and War Between the States. Free to public, donations welcome! July 16-20 - FastPassAllison Owners’ Rally on the Tennessee River in Clifton, TN. (Continued On Page Four) Billy Vencion Property Assessor Billy Joe Martin Road Superintendent Janice Smith Stan Horton Trustee County Clerk Ruth Butler Billy Crews James Ross Register Of Deeds PAGE 2.indd 1 evening! Interested? Vendors - Denise (931) 676-2024, BBQ - Byron (931) 722-0195. Clifton, TN County Court Clerk Sessions Judge 5/24/12 2:54:12 PM 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE THREE Wayne County Welcome Center A Warm And Welcoming Site It has been a welcome site to over sixty thousand visitors, primarily travelers along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Most have complimented on how amazed they are at the hospitality they were extended. Thirty volunteers staff the center seven days a week three hundred sixty four days a year. They are loyal, dedicated volunteers giving back to their community in a very special way. Visitors are greeted with fresh hot coffee, homemade treats and a smiling face. The Wayne County Welcome Center is much more than just a building. It is a haven for travelers who appreciate clean restrooms, a cozy replace in the winter, national weather coverage all day, every day, and countless maps, brochures and travel information that is kept up to date and available. We are the welcome center that proudly says: “Welcome to Tennessee.” Mike’s Cycle Oldest URAL Dealer in U.S.A. We are a stocking dealer for Royal Eneld Service On Most Makes and Models Ask About Vintage And Used Parts Waynesboro TN 931-722-5970 The Wayne County Welcome Center has been facebook: Mike’s Cycles & Marine in operation for ve years. Giving A Warm Welcome To Wayne County Visitors.... We Wash •New & Used Tires •Brake Repair •Window Tinting • Oil Change Wash To $$2695 95 Full Detail Special!! 29 722-6800 Call Dan Creasy - 676-7913 219 E. Broadway Street - Collinwood, TN - 931-724-4337 Hwy. 64W - Just Off Waynesboro Square PAGE FOUR - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE . . .Wayne (Continued From Page Two) For more information, please contact The Bear Inn at 931-676-5552. September 1st Old Timers Day Collinwood. September 7th and 8th - Horseshoe Riverbend Festival - Clifton. September 15th - Harvest Festival Waynesboro. Take An Educational Trip Thru The Hills And Valleys Of Wayne County! You’ll Be Enlightened By Its Beautiful And Peaceful Surroundings!!! Five Civil War Trail Markers Designate Sites In Wayne County A multitude of battle sites, stories and legends came out of Tennessee’s participation in the War Between the States. We’ve all heard that it was a war United Country Terry Realty “Wayne County’s Oldest Real Estate Agency” Serving Wayne County Since 1977 The Only United Country Franchised Ofce Based In Waynesboro/Wayne County “36 Years Of Experience Working For You” “No One Knows The Country Like We Do” ALLEN TERRY, Broker/Owner PATTY TERRY, Owner TERRY REALTY LANCE WYLIE, Aff. Broker To See Our Properties Go TOMMY JOHNSON, Aff. Broker To Our Web: Highway 64 W - Waynesboro www.tennesseeland.org 931-722-3686 Ofce E-Mail 722-8145 Cell [email protected] 722-3687 Fax of brother against brother but until one really begins researching the details behind the folk tales does one discover the true brutal cruelty and devastation the soldiers and their families at home endured. As Santayana, Burke and many others after them have stated “Those who do not know history are destined to repeat it.” The Civil War Trails project is a ve- state trail system dedicated to marking many of the lesser known sites and telling the hardships of war and making the connections for the next generations to better understand the signicance of this war and the after effects of it. Trailblazing signs along the routes lead travelers to each of over 1,000 marker sites. Information on the trails in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee are available online at www.civilwartrails.org. Individual state maps of these trails are available at Tennessee Welcome Centers and most local welcome centers, convention and visitors bureaus and chambers of commerce. In Tennessee, ve years have been set aside to commemorate the state’s participation in the war. Many events have taken place and many more are planned at marker sites, preserved battle elds, memorial sites and museums across Tennessee to provide as much education and research on the Civil War as possible. Most events are open and free to the (Continued On Page Five) “Wayne County’s Hometown Bank” REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS: •8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday Thru Thursday •8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday Full Lending Service At Main Ofce And Collinwood •8:00 A.M. - Noon Saturday (Barlow Ofce Closed Wednesday & Saturday) Bank of Waynesboro Public Square & Barlow, Waynesboro Bank of Collinwood Broadway Street - Collinwood 931-722-2265 Or 931-724-2265 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE FIVE . . .Five Civil (Continued From Page Four) public. Updated listings on all Tennessee events can be downloaded at www.tnvacation.com Wayne County’s present Civil War marker sites are Nathan Bedford Forrest Crossing at Clifton Riverfront and Clifton Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Clifton, a Union Skirmish Site on Waynesboro Court Square; Waynesboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church just north of the square and the county gateway marker at the Wayne County Welcome Center in Collinwood. A marker was recently installed in Collinwood at the Wayne County Welcome Center. The marker title is “Divided Loyalties,” describing that although no major military action happened in the county, the area saw two massive troop movements in 1862 and 1864. Union Gen. Don Carols Buell’s army crossed the county to reinforce U.S. Grant at Pittsburg Landing (Shiloh), and Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood marched across the county on his way to defeat at Franklin and Nashville in 1864. Citizens were recruited by and fought for both sides during the war. The marker titled, “Incident at Waynes- boro” is located directly on the Waynesboro Court Square and still waiting for approval. This marker states that confusion reined as bullets ew between two Union units. As the 5th Tennessee Cavalry (US) marched toward town to open a recruiting ofce, it was harassed by Confederate partisans, some dressed in blue. The Tennesseans ran into another Union outt and mistook them for Confederates. The mishap resulted in three soldiers wounded before ofcers gured out the situation. The “Difcult Times” marker is located at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro, describing that services at this church ended as the ghting began. It was occupied by soldiers from both sides during the war. A Union soldier from Waynesboro, Col. William Kindrick, was one of the ofcers who escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond VA in February 1864. He died at his home (still standing) a month later. Two markers have also been installed in Clifton on Main Street nearby the Tennessee River. The rst marker named, “Occupied River Town,” describes the busy port city on the Tennessee River saw lots of action during the war. Union forces occupied the place in December 1863, locating a garrison on Stockade Hill behind the Clifton Presbyterian A since 1997 (which sustained damage). The second marker, “Forrest Crosses the Tennessee,” describing famed Confederate Gen. N.B. Forrest arrived here Dec. 15, 1862, to begin his First West Tennessee Raid. His 2,100 troopers ferried across the river here, dodging Union gunboats. The Collinwood and Waynesboro markers were funded through grants from Buffalo/ Duck Rive RC&D, Wayne County, City of Waynesboro, Wayne County Welcome Center, the Waynesboro Presbyterian Church, and the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. For additional Civil War Trails info, visit www.civilwartrails.org. PEOPLES BANK VItoP Club 2012 Calender of Trips Traveling the USA since 1997 June 1-7 Bermuda Cruise & NYC Sail past the Statue of Liberty to the RCL Explorer of the Seas to one of the world’s most gorgeous islands. August Mystery Overnight Trip Another Tennessee Treasure experience Sept. 23-28 New England Fall Foliage Unpack once at the beautiful White Mountain Hotel, your choice on menu, visit Vermont, Maine & New Hampshire Oct. 6 Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash w/dinner at the Back Stage Grille Oct. 16 Jeanne Robertson Comedy Matinee and highlights of Huntsville, AL Nov. 27-30 Christmas in New York City Tour the garment district, breakfast @ Macy’s with fashion show, the National Sept. 11th Memorial & Broadway shows. Trips depart from Savannah Wal-Mart You do not have to be a bank customer to travel with Peoples Bank PEOPLES BANK Call Cathrine for more details at 877-656-3311 between 8 A.M. & Noon Or email [email protected] P.O. Box 8 • Clifton, TN 38425 PAGE SIX - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall In Clifton May 31st Thru June 4th by Chassity Martin The Moving Wall will be on display in Clifton at the Riverfront Park from May 31st through June 4th. The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall will open to the public on May 31st. At approximately 8 A.M. on Friday, May 31st, Veteran Ed Sesler and fellow veterans will lead The Moving Wall, by motorcycle escort, from the Bear Inn in Clifton to the ofcial display site at the Riverfront Park in Clifton. The escort will follow Highway 114 to Main Street, and then onto Water Street; therefore, any spectators partaking in the ceremony should gather along Main Street. The ofcial honor and remembrance ceremony for The Moving Wall will take place on Friday, June 1st at noon. Master of Ceremonies is Steve Collie, a retired Air Force Major. During the ceremony, wreaths will be placed on behalf of the Royal British Legion (Rayleigh Branch), and on behalf of the citizens of Wayne County. Sunny Barnhart (USMC) will read the names of the six young men from Wayne County that were lost during Vietnam. SFC Gregory A. Stube will serve as the keynote speaker. Stube, from Covington, TN, was very seriously wounded during Operation Medusa in Afghanistan, September, 2006. Stube has spent his post-retirement time bringing home the leadership principles and values that he learned on the battleeld; and perhaps more signicant those he learned in the hospital. His renewed purpose in life has been the application of those principles and values to the betterment of our society, and the preservation of our outdoor culture. Greg’s unique perspective on life is most clearly captured in his television series, “Coming Home with Greg Stube,” on the Sportsman Channel. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce also recently received conrmation that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center will be present for the Wall. The Mobile Vet Centers (MVCs) of the Department of Veterans Affairs provide readjustment counseling and information resources to Veterans across the country. Like community-based Vet Centers, Mobile Vet Centers focus on services that help Veterans make the difcult transition between military and civilian life. The 50 motorized vehicles resembling super-sized recreational vehicles - are driven to far-reaching rural areas to provide Veterans with services such as counseling for PostTraumatic Stress Disorder and Military Sexual Trauma, bereavement counseling, marriage and family counseling, and resources like VA benets information and suicide prevention referrals. DEACONESS HOMECARE A subsidiary of Ɣ Skilled and Specialty Nursing Main Branch - Waynesboro 216 South High Street Waynesboro, TN 38485 931-722-5438 Clifton Branch Collinwood Branch 205 Main Street 201 South Hwy. 13 Clifton, TN 38425 Collinwood, TN 38450 931-676-2274 931-724-9122 Court Square Branch 110 W. Public Square Waynesboro, TN 38485 931-722-5555 Ɣ Home Health Aide Services Ɣ Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Ɣ Medical Social Work Ɣ Private Duty Care (provided by Elk Valley Health Services) 64 Express Drive Thru 312 Hwy. 64 East Waynesboro, TN 38485 931-722-3350 Hohenwald Branch 605 E. Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 931-796-4819 When you or someone you love needs care at home ask for Deaconess. 800-854-1949 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE SEVEN Collinwood Hardware Collinwood: With Parks, Pool & Campground An Inviting Town To Visit!!! Broadway Street - Collinwood 931-724-4616 Roger & Keith Dixon, Owners •Hardware •Fertilizer •Feed •Carhartt Clothing •Garden Supplies •Lumber •Wolverine “Wayne County A Great Place To Live” Collinwood is a small town with a friendly atmosphere nestled near the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway, in Wayne County, Tennessee. The City of Collinwood encompasses a land area of approximately 1792 acres or 2.8 square miles within the borders of Wayne County which is the second largest county in the State of Tennessee. Parks and Recreation revitalizes the city and enriches the lives of our city residents, the community, and the City of Collinwood as a whole. The downtown city park Ralph Hughes Sr. Memorial Park, includes playground equipment, a pavilion, picnic tables and lots of green open (Continued On Page Ten) Proudly Supports Local Business And Tourism HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Closed Sunday) DRIVE THRU OPEN Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Highway 64 East - Waynesboro, TN - 931-722-5466 www.durendrugs.com PAGE EIGHT - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Wayne County Family History And Crafts Fair July 14 In W’boro Bob Rains, Wayne County Historian will be on hand to offer assistance. Handmade crafts will also be on display. . . . And yes you may see these fellows in attendance. You are cordially invited County Historical to attend and participate in Society and Wayne our annual Wayne County County Historian for Family History and Crafts over 20 years and is Fair on Saturday, July 14, attended by people from 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 several states. It is an p.m., at the Wayne County opportunity for those with High School, 707 S. Main roots in Wayne County to St., Waynesboro, TN. nd information on their The fair has been families. We will also sponsored by the Wayne have all books published by the Historical Society for sale, including our two newest publications: Wayne County Veterans of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, French & Indian War, and Spanish American War, and a pamphlet that contains research done by Clovis “Hank” Brewer, John Templeton, and Betty Peacock on the effects of the War Between the States on each area of Wayne County. Free classes on Beginning and Advanced Genealogy and Cleaning Tombstones and Enumerating Cemeteries will be offered at different times of the day by Society board members. Re-enactors from the War of 1812 and the War Between the States will attend, as we continue to honor the anniversaries of those wars. The Wayne County Historian’s Ofce will be open that day as well. The History Ofce contains a wealth of information, such as the school attendance registers starting in 1933, school yearbooks, obituaries from the Wayne County News, census records, etc. Handmade crafts will be on display, and non-prot organizations will be selling homemade meals and goodies. For more info and to reserve a table for your family history display, contact Bob Rains, 931722-5621 or 5016, or [email protected]. Wayne County Historical Society CALL 931-722-5016 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR PRICES AND MAILING INFORMATION! 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE NINE Commodore Hotel Offers Visitors Spirit Of A “Simplier Era” This spirit of a simpler era surrounds you upon your arrival at Commodore Hotel. Relax in cozy elegance at this beautifully restored historic hotel, known for charming décor, great, freshly prepared food, and quality live music. Perfect for romantic getaways, outdoor adventures, or restorative retreats, this idyllic hideaway is conveniently located between Nashville and Memphis, and is accessed by driving thru scenic, wide-open countryside. Michael & Kathy Dumont tackled this business – rst as a restoration project - and then fell in love with the hotel business. Their backgrounds in real estate and nance seem like an odd match to the hospitality business, but “Kathy has always loved to entertain – and really knows how to throw a great party,” says Michael. “We love meeting people from all over the world. It’s a fun business.” Built in 1939 by local businessman Robert K. Staley, the hotel and café operated for years, until the early 1970s, when rooms were rented by the week. Unsure of the exact date it closed, the hotel sat vacant for decades until the Dumonts rescued it in 2007. The restoration was done using historical preservation standards, including preservation of all original woodwork and moldings. Michael is well versed in restoration thru his background in restoring centuries-old buildings and homes in Boston and Rhode Island, his former home. “This project was easy compared to my 1750s home / ofce building in East Greenwich, Rhode Island,” says Michael. The narrow-planked oak ooring was uncovered and re-nished, along with restoration of the original period tile oors and tubs in several bathrooms. Most of the door hinges and doorknobs are original as well. A former shared, hall bathroom (remember, indoor plumbing was a luxury in those days so sharing a bathroom was common) has become a spacious bath with a Jacuzzi tub. Many rooms feature exposed brick walls. All enjoy natural light from the large windows, which were the only air conditioning in 1939. The Commodore Hotel & Café now offers elegant atmosphere: with its grand replace, high ceilings and beautiful crown moldings in the lobby and the tasteful décor of rooms and dining rooms. No longer a Western Auto store, nor the Staley Café with its jukebox in the corner, the Café has been transformed into a casual and artsy eatery. High backed seats with plush cushions, and rich, dark woods are all part of the warm, classic setting in the Café. Specialties include fresh vegetables from local farms, fresh hand-cut meats and sh, which are exclusive prime quality and cooked to order with the chefs trademark method: from scratch. Fresh baked rolls and desserts are local favorites. The servers deliver a generous dose of warm hospitality to every honored guest. It’s a one-of-a-kind local experience. The Dumonts named the hotel “Commodore” (Continued On Page Ten) PAGE TEN - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE . . . Commodore (Continued From Page Nine) in honor of the county’s namesake: Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Perry is famous for his naval victory in the Battle of Lake Erie, in the War of 1812, which was a major strategic victory for our edgling nation. Perry, too, hails from Rhode Island – so the name has a double-connection for the owners. So whether you are visiting area attractions in Lobelville, Centerville, Parsons, Decaturville, Lexington, Hohenwald, Mt. Pleasant, Clifton, Waynesboro, Collinwood, Savannah, Camden or Waverly, you are just a short drive on the counties beautiful rural road system from the Commodore Hotel, perfect for touring in your car or riding your bicycle or motorcycle to experience our area attractions. Come and discover the heart of hometown America in the villages that dot our country roads. Remember a simpler time in our historical, quaint town. Refresh yourself with a visit to our spectacular natural wonders and inspirational art displays just minutes from the hotel. Make plans today to experience how the threads of our culture and history are woven into the fabric that makes America beautiful. This culture and history comes alive at the Commodore Hotel & Cafe, located between Nashville & Memphis, in downtown Linden, Tennessee. Linden is the county seat of Perry County. The Commodore Hotel and Café, located between Memphis & Nashville, is one that a person would expect to nd in a major city, not in a small country town in Tennessee. The uniqueness of this vintage establishment, will take you back in time to a more relaxed and quality era. The Commodore Café has been brought to life in the spirit of the classic ‘30s and ‘40s supper clubs, with the idea to produce a culturally harmonious place for all types of folks to gather and enjoy wonderfully prepared food and live music. The musical offering is a quality Country Store Cafe’ & Bed And Breakfast Bed And Breakfast www.jerrysamishwagontours.com www.amishcountryhorsentack.com Come sit on the porch and reminisce or imagine what life on the farm was like during more simple times. ~~~~ While tastefully decorate and comfortable the four units available are furnished with local Amish made furniture. ~~~~ Make Your Reservations Today! professional presentation of country, classical, pop, jazz, or blues, smooth and easy mood music that will move you in many directions. Jerry’s Wagon Tours Offers Tours Through The Amish Community soap, quilts, candy and more! We are located ve miles north of Lawrenceburg on Highway 43. Turn left on Brewer Road and drive one block on the right at 1016 Brewer Road, Ethridge, Tennessee 38456. Call Us Today! (931)829-5055 Or (931)629-0764 amishcountryh_tack@ yahoo.com Group Rates Available! Tour Buses Welcome!! (Plenty room for parking) We accept all major credit cards! . . .Collinwood (Continued From Page Seven) Jerry’s Wagon Tours & Amish Country Homestead Farm offers wagon tours through the Amish community to their homes. Come and tour the Tennessee Amish farms and shops where the Amish still make a living on the farm the old fashion way. They have no electricity, tractors, cars or trucks. They strictly rely on horse drawn farm equipment, buggies and wagons. Come and spend a day or two with us at our Bed and Breakfast and sit on our porch and reminisce or imagine what life is like on the farm during more simple times. We have four units available. The units are tastefully decorated, comfortable and furnished with local Amish made furniture. Step back in time and visit the Amish country with Jerry’s Wagon Tours! Located at the historical site of the very rst settled Amish farm in Lawrence County, Tennessee, Jerry’s tours use the nicest, most comfortable wagons to accommodate everyone in your family or community group. In addition, the tour guides have the most comprehensive knowledge about the Amish way of life by having developed friendly relationships within the Amish community. It is great fun for everyone!!! The horse-drawn tours take approximately one hour. We visit many Amish farms and you will have the chance to purchase many of the items they make including homemade jams, jellies, fresh baked bread, baskets, rugs, lye space. The Collinwood City Pool opens memorial day weekend, closes the 2nd weekend in August. (Dates may vary). There are always two life guards on duty. The pool facilities include a concession stand, ADA compliant restrooms and both a full size pool and a kiddy wading pool. Pool Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday - 10 A.M. 10 P.M. Located directly beside the Collinwood City Pool, the City has available camper hookups for camping, located next to a picnic pavilion area. 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE ELEVEN Clifton Marina Newly Renovated included deepening the harbor depth, installation of new boat slips, installation of new fuel tanks, improvements to camping facilities, improvements to the boat ramp, and construction of an onsite restaurant and convenience store. Over one million dollars in improvements have been made to the facility. These improvements follow a previous project to stabilize the erosion of the riverbank of the marina in 1998. The stabilization project was funded through the City of Clifton and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Marina Phone Number: 931-676-5225 for more information. Horseshoe Riverbend Festival At Clifton 2nd Weekend In September Located on the Tennessee River, the Clifton Marina recently opened after being closed for renovations for over a year. The marina property is made available to the City by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The City subleases the management of the marina to private business, thus creating a successful public/ private partnership. The renovations to the facility Clifton has been the home of the Horseshoe Riverbend Festival since 1982, and has welcomed visitors from across the world every second weekend in September of each year. The Clifton Rotary Club sponsors the Festival and Clifton Marina & RV Park t3FTUBVSBOUt37'VMM)PPLVQT t'VFMt4IPXFSTt8J'J tBOE#PBU4MJQT"WBJMBCMF t.BJOUFOBODF0O$BMM uses the funds raised to support numerous local, state, national, and international charities. The Horseshoe Riverbend Festival has evolved into a three day event. Beginning on Thursday afternoon, a children’s night along with a carnival and family centered events are held, and starting on Friday afternoon, vendors offer wonderful food and artisanal products for you to peruse while listening to live entertainment. As the evening wears on, the music is geared toward younger generations, dancing into the night. All day Saturday is the main event; music and entertainment all day, capping the event off with a spectacular reworks show and well recognized artists playing their hit songs. Our ‘little’ festival has doubled the population of the entire county during the weekend after Labor Day for past several years as we close off Main Street to hold more than 15,000 visitors. We would love to see you at this year’s event! Entertainment schedule: Friday, Sept. 7 – Jason D. Williams, Freebyrd and the Jimmy Church Band. Saturday, Sept. 8 – Sammy Kershaw, The Springs, 7 Bridges Band, Backwater Band, Full Circle Band, The Skyliters and the Jason Albert Band. Come and enjoy a great weekend of fun, food, and entertainment. Barlow One Stop 710 Hwy. 99 Waynesboro, TN 38485 “The Best BBQ In Town” 931-722-9518 “Cold Beverages & Deli” PAGE TWELVE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Wayne County Chamber To Host 9th Annual Tour de Wayne Bike Ride by Chassity Martin Watch for bicycles on Wayne County roads Saturday, June 9th! The ninth annual bicycle ride, hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, will begin and end at the Wayne County Welcome Center in Collinwood. Tour de Wayne Committee Coordinators, Harvey Baker and David Baker, map the Tour de Wayne routes each year and assist cyclists throughout the annual event. Around 100 cyclists attend this wellrounded event each year from all over the southeast region. Rena Purdy, Executive Director of the chamber stated, “The Tour de Wayne is by all measures as professional Big John’s Discount Market & Deli 1117 Savannah Hwy. Waynesboro, TN 931-722-3503 *Plate Lunches Served Daily *Discount Tobacco “SHOP LOCALLY” a ride as others that draw thousands of riders with full sag support, fully staffed rest-stops, and well-marked routes.” The event will host several different routes including a ten mile family fun route which travels the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 33 mile route that rummages into the City of Waynesboro, and two longer routes that include scenic sites such as the Buffalo River, the Tennessee River, and Lewis and Perry Counties. At each of the designated rest stops, cyclists will be offered spring water from our own Collinwood Springs, delicious subs from Subway, homemade cookies baked by our welcome center volunteers and Peoples Bank employees, and home-made ice cream specially made by Chamber Vice-President, Joani Daniel of Peoples Bank. The rest stops will be hosted by various civic organizations including Civitan and 4-H. The Wayne County Chamber plans to partner with the Lewis County Chamber to host the last ofcial stop at Riverside Church in Lewis County. Wayne Medical Center is the major underwriter of the Tour de Wayne each year. The Chamber of Commerce is always looking for friendly faces to greet cyclists at rest stops along the route. If you would like to volunteer, make a donation or register for the tour, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (931)722-3575 or visit online at www. waynecountychamber. org. “We Offer New, Used, Consignment And Some Trades On Formal Dresses And Pageant Jewels” 931-722-3722 1126 Collinwood Highway - Waynesboro, TN 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE THIRTEEN Hurricane Inn: A Great Place To Stay With Southern Hospitality Perched on a hill overlooking Waynesboro and its beautiful surroundings you’ll nd The Hurricane Inn. A great place for you to stay if you are visiting Waynesboro or just on your way through and need a place to sleep for the night. You’ll enjoy all the conforts of home. The Hurricane Inn is a wonderful place to stay, not only do you experience their beautiful rooms and services provided in each room. But the service and professionalism shown by their staff is unbelievable as they show you the small town southern hospitalilty that you’ll nd in Waynesboro. They offer a continental breakfast, cable/wireless internet with 32 inch at screen TV’s in every room. Also available are 2 suites with king size baths and Jacuzzi baths. Besides their lodging Hurricane Inn 931-722-5579 www.hurricaneinn.com services they also offer a great conference room for meetings that can also be used as a banquet facility. This room is also equipped with a Big Screen TV to help with conducting meetings, sharing videos at banquets, etc. The Hurricane Inn is locally owned by Jeff and Janice Hunt, residents of Waynesboro. and is located at 550 Highway 64 East, Waynesboro. For more information on availability of rooms and rates call 931-7225579. Annual Buttery 5K Run/Walk June 2nd The 5K Run/Walk is DRIVE THRU NOW OPEN sponsored by the Buttery Foundation which is in memory of Ryleigh Stegall. Ryleigh lost her battle with Leukemia in September 2007. But now thanks to Ryleigh, her story and her struggles, other families and children are receiving assistance during this trying time. The 3rd Annual 5K Run will be held at the Waynesboro City Park on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The event will start at 8 A.M. For participants waiting until the day of the race, runners must be at the City Park between 6:157:30 A.M. to register. For questions about the run please contact Jim Beavers at (931)722-3658 or (931)722-0661. Smokey’s Grille 525 West Pillow Street - Clifton To Go Orders Welcome - 676-5486 HOURS: SUNDAY - CLOSED Mon. 9-5, Tues., Wed., 9-8 Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9-9 550 Highway 64 East Waynesboro, TN 38485 •Free Wi-Fi •Jacuzzi Suites •Standard 2 Queen Bedrooms •Efciency Rooms W/Refrigerator & Microwave •Conference Room Available Weekly Plate Lunches Fish, Chicken, BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & More PAGE FOURTEEN - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Crazy Horse: Water Recreation At Its Best On The Buffalo River Whatever your water recreation interest, it’s sure to be satised at Crazy Horse along the Buffalo River, just north of Waynesboro, Tennessee. Camp sites with water and electric hook-ups and a fullservice motel overlooking the river are available for overnight lodging accommodations. There’s lots of swimming and shing to enjoy near Bell Bridge but the most fun you’ll experience is an afternoon canoe run down the Buffalo! Morning, afternoon, all day and multi-day trips are available. If you’re fairly new to canoeing or kayaking, the folks in the camp store can help you decide how much fun you can handle Texmex, Italian & American Jeanette’s Food And Entertainment On The Square - Waynesboro, TN 931-722-6330 FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!! “BEST SWEET TEA IN TOWN” SUPPORT LOCAL TOURISM Everyday Lunch Specials $ 4 99 and which run is right for you. We will be glad to answer any questions you may have. For more information call Crazy Horse Canoe Rental at 1-800-722-5213 or 931722-5213 from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Our phone lines are then directed to our personal phones, please be courteous and call after hours for EMERGENCIES only. UPCOMING EVENTS May 26th One 4 The Road Band – 8 P.M. July 7th Crooked Creek Band – 8 PM. August – 2nd Annual Music Fest (Watch our website for dates and more details) September 1st – One 4 The Road Band – 8 P.M. For more information, on canoe rental rates, camping rates, upcoming events, camp store and directions visit www. crazyhorsecanoe.com or follow them on Facebook. Support The Businesses Who Helped Make This Guide Possible!! 2462 Waynesboro Hwy. Waynesboro, TN “Located On The Scenic Buffalo River At Bell Bridge” 722-5213 WE OFFER: •Camping •Canoeing •Swimming •Fishing •Convenience Store •Motel •Picnic Tables FOR RATES AND INFORMATION •30 Amp Elec. & CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-722-5213 Water Hook-Ups LOCAL 722-5213 •Dumping Station ~~~~~ •Showers/Restrooms Reservations Taken From 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE FIFTEEN “Smoke On The River” June 2, Clifton One of Clifton’s terric events on the bank of the Tennessee River! Join us at the Clifton City Park on Saturday, June 2, 2012, for local works of art, terric food and great entertainment! Smoke on the River is a backyard barbecue competition and art show in its fourth year at Clifton’s Ross Creek Recreational Area. The event will be expanded this year to include vendors of all sorts. Barbecue will also be available for purchase at the event. Schedule for the event. Friday, June 1 Cooks set up, vendors sales start, live entertainment by the Back Water Band from 8 P.M. until. On Saturday BBQ competition, art show and sale will be from 9 A.M. until 2 P.M. Bring the family, and come enjoy the competition, delicious barbecue, and beautiful local art. 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We are thrilled to produce ne wines of superior quality for you ranging from bold dry reds to novelty fruit wines. Our state of the art facility is a sure way to keep our wine consistent everytime. It is also our pleasure to offer a peaceful and tranquil setting in which to enjoy these award winning wines. Join us in our charming tasting room in the cellar of the winery and experience the beauty of the winery property along with the many other offerings we have for you. Whatever our customers choose to enjoy with us, we are dedicated to making your experience both pleasurable and memorable. Visit us soon; It is an experience you won’t want to miss! We are located at 794 Ridgetop Road in Hampshire, TN. Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 10 A.M. until 6 P.M. and Sunday 12:30 – 6 P.M. Come by and visit us or visit our website at www.amberfallswinery. com. Letter From Derrick Smith, TMP, CTTP For the fth consecutive year, tourism has contributed more than $1 billion in state and local taxes to Tennessee and $14.1 billion in statewide economic impact. Visitors enjoy our state and return year after year. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development recently rolled out the “Tennessee, We’re Playing Your Song” marketing campaign and it has been well received by partners across the state. With products such as the Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways, T-3 and travel writer familiarization tours, the TDTD continues to promote the world renowned attractions, as well as, the hidden gems of the state. With local attractions such as Tennessee Fitness Spa, Clifton Marina and T. S. Stribling Museum and Library, Wayne County has much to offer. Derrick Smith, TMP, CTTP Middle TN Regional Manager/ Asst. Public Information Ofcer Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Amber Falls Winery & Cellars 794 Ridgetop Road Hampshire, TN 38461 Talk to us at (931) 285-0088 WAYNESBORO, TN PAGE 16.indd 1 [email protected] www.amberfallswinery.com HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12:30 - 6:00 P.M. 5/24/12 3:39:39 PM 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE SEVENTEEN Michael and Glenda West Francis aboard the “SS Emeralds Seas”. her own business, Pizza years I worked with Corner. He believed all him at Pat’s Drive Inn. I four of his children were started as a car hop, then gifted. He taught business dishwasher (by hand), Many times, I am ask- my biggest cheerleader. and hard work everyday dining room server and ice cream maker. I helped ed “How did you get your He came up with the of our lives. The incredible late Mr. Mr. Pat and my dad with start?” I was never alone grand idea, that a 19 and on my journey, my dad, a half year old teenager, Pat Warren, had taught their income tax work. the late Glenn West was could own and operate me so much for the three So my dad believed with hard work, I could do it. Thanks Pat Warren’s family, he was a kind and wonderful boss. As it turns out, one of the only bosses I ever had. Starting out was rough with long hours and Est. 1977 hardly any customers. I would like to thank my early supporters, because without them I would have never made it. The late Attorney Chuck Peterson who bought pizza from me almost everyday, because he wanted me to make it. He gave me words of encouragement that were more valuable than money. He was important to my success. The late Mr. Robert Taylor discovered Pizza Corner and began bringing over the entire staff of Allen Barnett Chevrolet. He convinced Courthouse Square ~ Waynesboro ~ 722-5611 Emeralds A Tribute To My Friends “Celebrating 35 Years Of Exceptionally Great Food And Excellent Service” “Wayne County’s First Pizzaria” PAGE 17.indd 1 . . . And It All Started Here!!! everyone to at least try with his words. He never out “the corner”. They did wanted to charge me for and soon they were loyal rent because he saw my customers too. Robert struggles. He apologized was a true friend. the day he had to go up My towns people were on my 50 dollars a month the ones I received my rent. I will never forget best free advice and his kindness and how he encouragement from. The inuenced my life. late Mr. Morris Ray, the Last, but not least, is late Mr. Jimmy Hodges, my incredible husband the late Mr. William Michael A. Francis. I Thomas Helton, and the met him on the square late Mr. Harold Young after work August 1983 were always there in my and nothing was ever the low times to cheer me same. We were married up and push me forward two years later. A cruise with stories of their own aboard the “SS Emeralds business survival. They Seas” for a honeymoon, were always positive and we were back to and encouraging during work on remodeling our the rough times; always restaurant. Emeralds reassuring me that I Restaurant was born! COULD make it. I have And as they say, the rest often wondered if they is history! really thought it was I built my dream by possible? I know they being courteous and kind are so proud of me now. to everyone, like my Thank you my dear daddy taught me. friends. I hope you will always The late Mr. James H. feel welcomed and Haggard, Sr. was by far appreciated when you the greatest help to me. come to my “little He was my landlord in the corner”. very beginning. He was Sincerely, always kind and helpful Glenda West Francis 5/24/12 3:40:48 PM PAGE EIGHTEEN - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE • HOME • AUTO • LIFE • HEALTH • ANNUNITIES • COMMERCIAL • BONDS • GROUP BENEFITS Stop In And Discuss Your Insurance Needs Today! Anita ~ Vic ~ Brandi Agent ~ Owner/Agent ~ Agent WHY CHOOSE WAYNE MEDICAL CENTER? 222 South High Street Waynesboro, TN Local 931-722-3031 Toll Free 888-467-2404 BF Butler/Folger Insurance I WEEKEND SPECIALS!!!! •Smoked Chicken •Bar-B-Que •Fish •Fresh Smoked Ribs •Hamburger Steaks •Open 24 Hours •DAILY PLATE LUNCH SPECIALS! •Try Our New Selection Of Wraps 501 Highway 13 South - Collinwood, TN 931-724-5333 PAGE 18.indd 1 Our comprehensive services include: z z z z 24 Hr. Emergency Dept. Ambulance Services Diagnostic Imaging Inpatient Services z z z z z Laboratory z Physical Therapy z Respiratory Care Skilled Nursing Beds Sleep Lab Specialty Clinics Vascular, Cancer & Other Organ Screenings WAYNE MEDICAL CENTER Wayne Medical Center is an affiliate of Maury Regional Medical Center 103 J. V. Mangubat Drive, Waynesboro, TN 38485 Phone 931.722.5411 mauryregional.com/WMC.htm 5/24/12 3:42:17 PM 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE NINETEEN History Of Tennessee River The Tennessee River is a central component of one of the world’s greatest irrigation and hydropower systems and a major waterway of the southeastern United States. It is formed by the conuence of the Holston and French Broad rivers, just east of Knoxville, TN, and ows south-southwest to Chattanooga, TN. Turning west through the Cumberland Plateau into northeastern Alabama, it continues across northern Alabama and bends north on the boundary between Alabama and Mississippi. Continuing north through Tennessee and then Kentucky, it joins the Ohio River at Paducah, Kentucky, after a U-shaped course of 886 miles (1,426 km). Its drainage basin covers about 40,910 square miles (105,960 square km). The name of the river may have come from a Cherokee Indian village located on the Little Tennessee River and spelled variously Tanase, Tennassee, Tanasi, or Tinasse. The Tennessee was explored during the period of rivalry between the French and the English for the territory west of the Appalachians, and a few small forts and posts were established on its banks. Earlier, explorers and fur traders had entered the lower course of the river from the Ohio River. Although the Tennessee served as a route for settlers moving southwestward, its role as a westward passage was negligible compared with that of the Ohio. Originally, the Tennessee could be navigated only by atboats. Its upper course was shallow and lled with short rapids. Its middle course, through the Cumberlands, contained whirlpools and was interrupted by Muscle Shoals (rapids, now submerged by reservoirs) in Alabama. Only its lower course was easily navigable, but the advent of the railroads in the Tennessee River valley after the 1840s kept river trafc from assuming the signicance it had on other western and more easily navigated rivers. The river’s northowing lower course was strategically important during the American Civil War, for its valley offered an invasion route into the western Confederacy. Part of the course downstream is paralleled by the Cumberland River. The Confederate forts Henry (on the Tennessee) and Donelson (on the Cumberland) were only 12 miles (19 km) apart. General Ulysses S. Grant’s Federal army, accompanied by gunboats, struck southward in the Tennessee River valley in February 1862. The Confederate forces fell back to Corinth, Mississippi, and the Federal troops moved almost to Tennessee state’s southern boundary, where the Battle of Shiloh (Pittsburgh Landing) was fought (April 6–7, 1862). The development of the river system as an important inland waterway began in 1933 with the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The Tennessee now has a series of locks and reservoirs impounded by multipurpose dams for navigation, power, and ood control. The mainstream dams include the Kentucky (1944); Pickwick Landing (1938) in Tennessee; Wilson (1925), Wheeler (1936), and Guntersville (1939) in Alabama; and Hales Bar (1913), Chickamauga (1940), Watts Bar (1942), and Fort Loudoun (1943) in Tennessee. Its chief tributaries, besides the Holston and French Broad, are the Little Tennessee, Hiwassee, Paint Rock, Duck, and Ocoee (Toccoa) rivers, all entering from a southerly direction; and the Clinch, Flint, Sequatchie, and Elk rivers from a northerly direction. The main riparian cities are Chattanooga and Knoxville in Tennessee and Florence in Alabama. 10:30 A.M. y l i Bradley’s Da uffet Until 2 P.M. B h c n Restaurant Lu 126 South High Street - Waynesboro 931-722-5929 •Health Care Services For The Entire Family • Well-Woman Program •Pregnancy •Birth Services 720 Highway 99 - Waynesboro 931-722-2229 Or 1-877-270-2229 HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10:30 A.M. - 9 P.M. (Except Tues. Close At 8 P.M.) Closed Sunday Sunday 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. 7DINE IN $475 $ 00 (Tax & Drink Included) Wednesday Night 4 - 9 P.M. Hamburger Steak Buffet Thursday Night 4 - 9 P.M. Fried Chicken Buffet Thursday Special Served With 2 Ribeyes Baked Potatoe Or Friday Night 4 - 9 P.M. Fish Buffet $5.99 $19.95 Fries, Salad Or Slaw $5.99 $9.99 To Go Plates Saturday Night 4 - 9 P.M. Seafood Bar Or Steak & Shrimp Call For Saturday Night Buffet Menu We Have A Private Room For All Your Party Needs!! PAGE TWENTY - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Green River Stables Bringing People And Horses Together In Fun Green River Stables has been established in Wayne county for 5 years. It’s owners Trisha & J.W. Reese , has had a lifetime vision of bringing people and horses together, in a fun, friendly & relaxed environment. At Green River Stables we strive to help people understand safe, and effective horsemanship , so that every interaction with horses is an enjoyable and memorable one. Many of our horses, pony’s and petting zoo animals are from “rescue” situations, some require special diets, supplements, care and maintenance. We get them healthy, and stable, then, if they are appropriate for our program, we provide a “forever” home for them, if they are not, we seek appropriate homes for them elsewhere, assuring they will be well taken care of. We offer guided trail rides for our guests 5 years and up, through the woods, along the Green River, and over elds and hills. Fun and challenging for a per person fee. We also offer Family Arena Riding, great for any age or any level rider, as you can ride a horse or pony in our safe , enclosed arena, at your own pace for hourly rate, Pony Parties, a big hit with kids and adults, for any occasion, you can reserve our facility equipped with restroom, mini kitchen , microwave, tv, dvd player, and more for your party event featuring horse and pony rides, hay rides, paint-a-pony,( guests get to actually paint the horses & ponies), endless fruit drink, 8x10 color photo of your party group, plus enjoy our ever growing petting zoo animals such s t r e Gilb Furniture www.gilbertsfurniturestore.com 1201 Long Hollow Road Waynesboro, TN Gilbert Cole 931-722-5324 Or 931-722-8645 Dewayne Cole 931-722-5110 Or 931-629-9103 as goats, sheep, llama, alpaca, mini pigs, rabbits, and more!, packages start at reasonable rates. Pony Rides for your private party, we can bring horses or ponys, & petting zoo, to your private party, call or check out our web-site for more information. Horse Leasing- you can lease one of our well mannered horses, ride it and enjoy it as much as you like, just like you own it, while we take care of the maintenance! no feed bills, no vet bills, no hoof care, just love, brush and ride your leased horse as little or as often as you like! Monthly leases start at low fees. Horse Boarding- partial or full boarding available, 24 hour, no worry, care for your treasured friend, starting at a per month fee. Crash courses in horse care and maintenance, as well as professional riding lessons. Just got a horse, or thinking of getting one? need to know more about how to care for your friend?, Green River Stables offers Horsemanship Crash Courses, and Riding Lessons at low rates per session. Over Night Horse Lodging- horse hotel services for those traveling with their horses, and need a place to stop off and rest with their horses and RV. Call 931-722-7002 Find Us On Face Book! www.greenriverstables.biz or visit our web-site for more details www. greenriverstables. biz <http://www. greenriverstables.biz>. Support The Businesses Who Helped To Make This Tourism Guide Possible!! Open Year Round, By Appointment 7 Days A Week And Holidays 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-ONE Southern Heritage Cookware Made Right Here In Wayne County Cast Iron, the original non-stick cookware, is now made by only two manufacturers that operate in the U.S. and one of them is in Wayne County Tennessee. Rob Cast Inc. was established in 2005. What started out as a hope and dream has now become a fully operating foundry that manufacturers industrial, municipal, ornamental, and caters to celebrity one-off custom ideas, and now is home to the Southern Heritage Cookware Brand. An all American Cast Iron Cookware line made with pride in Tennessee. Southern Heritage Cookware has an affordable line of products that cater to both residential cooks and commercial chefs. So whether its corn bread hot from the oven or fresh caught sh from the creek over an open ame, Southern Heritage Cookware wants to be part of bringing your family and ours closer together. There are many locations across TN & AL that carry the cookware line. And of course the Southern Heritage Cookware Foundry Store located at 9159 Hwy 69 in Lutts, TN 38471. Where you are always welcome to visit, if you can’t make the drive look us up on the web www. southernheritagecookware.com or call 931724-4414. Southern Heritage Cookware is always looking to expand our line so if you have any questions, comments or would like to become a distributor. Please send us an email, we enjoy and appreciate your feedback. Letters To Our Readers American Cast Iron Cookware Made with pride in Tennessee Rob Cast, Inc. Home Of Southern Heritage Cookware Foundry Store 9159 Hwy. 69 Suite 1 Lutts, TN 38471 931-724-4414 WWW.SOUTHERNHERITAGECOOKWARE.COM Dear Readers, We invite you to come and discover the hidden gems of rural Tennessee! As you travel along the way, you’ll meet friendly people willing to share their fascinating stories and expert craftsmanship. Be sure to stop at the local visitor center to gather information on sites of interest and special events. The Department of Tourist Development, working with tourism partners from around the state, has created a number of “Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways” for your traveling enjoyment and convenience. Two of those trails, “Nashville’s Trace” and the “Tennessee River Trail,” take you deep into the rural communities of Wayne, Hardin, Perry, Lawrence and Lewis counties. Rich in history and culture, this region of Tennessee is home to Shiloh National Military Park, the Meriwether Lewis Memorial Site, the David Crockett Home and Museum, Native American settlements, the Tennessee Fitness Spa at Natural Bridge, Bonnie Blue Farm and the Amish Homestead Farm, just to name a few! For outdoor lovers, the region boasts an abundance of recreational opportunities, including canoeing the Buffalo, boating and shing on the Tennessee River, wildlife viewing in Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas, RVing along the Natchez Trace Parkway and camping at several state and city parks. From iron furnaces to ancient mounds, primitive camping to riverfront golf resorts, it’s all here? Enjoy your Tennessee adventure. Tennessee … We’re playing your song! Warmest regards, Susan Whitaker Representatives of the South Central Tennessee Tourism Association work together to increase the number of visitors to our thirteen (13) county region: Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry and Wayne. This partnership continues to increase the tourist expenditures in our region and in Tennessee. With agriculture and tourism being the top two industries in Tennessee, you’ll nd most of SCTTA’s energy and focus is on the development and promotion of agricultural based tourism, better known as Agri- tourism. We accomplish this by promoting our tourist attractions, annual events, hunting, shing and other water-related activities through the use of brochures, directories, website, email, travel writers, tradeshows, and outdoor advertising. Ride down our back roads, stop in a local town for great shopping, wine tasting, distillery and museum tours or just get outside and enjoy camping, canoeing, shing, golng, biking, or nd a new favorite pastime! See our beloved Walking Horses, tour a historic Antebellum home or nearby Civil War site. So come on! Step off the beaten path; rest, relax and reconnect. There is no better place to visit the great outdoors than South Central Tennessee! Visit us online at www.sctta.net Rene Lance, CTTP, TMP Executive Director South Central TN Tourism Association Water Rec. Throughout Wayne County Green River ows throughout the city of Waynesboro, from the golf course on the south end of town to the new RV Park in Waynesboro City Park. The Waynesboro City Park offers a great day of fun at their city pool with fun water slides. Head north on Hwy 13 to experience one of the most interesting and beautiful areas in the state. Just a few short miles from town square, Green River Stables offers riding lessons, trail rides and day camps for equine enthusiasts. Buffalo River Trail Ride, a favorite among riders, offers four guided rides (Continued On Page Twenty-Two) PAGE TWENTY-TWO - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Waynesboro Golf Course: Beautiful And Affordable As Well!!! The 9-hole “Waynesboro” course at the Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course facility in Waynesboro, Tennessee features 3,062 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. Located two miles south of Waynesboro on Green River Road, this small but beautiful course offers a rustic club house, pro shop, snack bar and grill. They offer many golng packages at reasonable prices. They have a driving range and putting green available and golf cart rental as well. The Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course opened in 2008, with David Edwards serving as the general manager for the course. Waynesboro Municipal is open daily so, please stop by or call us at (931)7223948 to schedule your tee time today. Wayne County Offers Great Hunting/Fishing Opportunities There are many public hunting and shing opportunities in Wayne County including four TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency) managed wildlife areas and multiple creeks, streams and rivers. The four current TWRA properties are Arnold Hollow, Eagle Creek, Tie Camp and Browntown. West of Waynesboro, over 7800 acres make up Arnold Hollow, Tie Camp is another 8,000 acre site southeast of Waynesboro and Browntown is over 6,000 acres southwest of the county seat. Just north of town, is the popular Eagle Creek TWRA site. Consisting of 22,000 acres, primitive camping is allowed at the log cabin campground along the historic Clifton Turnpike. As for shing, the Wayne County area has many small streams such as Hardin, Forty-Eight and Indian creeks that provide great smallmouth bass and rock bass (redeye) angling opportunities but access is limited so obtain permission from the landowners to legally wade sh these streams. Buffalo River is easily accessible from the various local canoe liveries. The Tennessee River at Clifton has numerous species to sh year round and can be accessed by You’re Place To Buy/Sell & Advertise Everything •Merchandise - List All Items From Personal To Full Businesses •Classieds - Post Your Business Or Service And Stir Up Some Potential Customers •Autos - List All Cars, Trucks, Boats, Planes, Helicopters, ATV’s ETC.... •Real Estate - List All Rentals, Commercial, Lots & Land, Residential, Farms, ETC... Register For Free At: WWW.GLOBALSALES1.COM .(Continued . .Water Rec. From Page Twenty-One) TWRA Eagle Creek Station boat or bank at one of available at locations the areas’ marinas or where bait, licenses, ammunition from the banks along the arms, city’s riverfront. Before and other hunting and supplies are hunting or shing, be sure shing you know the rules and sold. Additional details including maps, local regulations. Two perfect guides are licensed sales agents and the Tennessee Hunting checking stations, laws, and Trapping Guide and seasons and limits are the Tennessee Fishing available online at www. Guide. Both guides are tnwildlife.org . each year and hundreds of acres of trails. Both destinations are open daily to the public. Further north rests Crazy Horse Recreational Park on the banks of Buffalo River. Pitch a tent, park the RV or reserve a room for the night then launch a canoe down the Buffalo. Other outtters can be found in the nearby Flatwoods community. Boaters can enjoy the beauty of the Tennessee River via a pontoon cruise, rentals available from Clifton Marina or launch their own from either Clifton or Beechview marinas. The City of Collinwood also has a city pool located in the city park facility just off Highway 13 South. Camper hookups are available next to the pool. Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course 725 Green River Rd. Waynesboro, TN Call David Edwards Golf Course Superintendent For More Details 931-722-3948 •HOURS: Daylight Till Dark Sunday Thru Saturday (Including Holidays) •RATES: 9 Holes $14.99 ~ 18 Holes $28.66 (Cart Included) •SENIORS RATES: 9 Holes $10.00 18 Holes $20.00 (Cart Included) •RANGE BALLS: $9.00 Per Bucket •All Prices Include Taxes •Annual Memberships Available •Cart Shed Rentals For Additional Savings 2012 Tournament Schedule • Thursday Scrambles - $10.00 Cart Included Sign Up By 4:30 P.M. •Night Scrambles: June 16, July 28, And August 18 •4 Person Scramble: June 23 •Mens Invitational: July 14 And 15 •Relay For Life 4 Person August 11 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-THREE There is always a parade which features the likes of “days gone by” . . . Thousands Expected At Old Timer’s Day In C’wood Sat., Sept. 1st. Old Timer’s Day, one of the county’s most family-friendly festival gatherings, is set to get underway the rst weekend of September in Collinwood. The two day event will provide an opportunity for everyone in the community to get together for fun and fellowship. The event is hosted by the Collinwood Beautication Board. On Saturday, September 1st thousands of people are expected to congregate downtown beginning very early. If this year is like most, people will begin venturing out just as the sun comes up. McGlamery Church will be serving up a country breakfast to satisfy with eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, and more. The fresh-brewed coffee will be ready at 6:30 A.M. sharp, the start of the annual Breakfast at Ralph Hughes Senior Park. From breakfast on, . . . And of course lots of booths, vendors and entertainment. activities will continue will be open by midin anticipation for the morning. There will be And yes the parade features “old timers” and lots big parade. That’s when many food choices such of “young timers” too!!! the park is expected to as sandwiches, burgers, soldiers at Ralph Hughes Wayne County musicians be at its fullest. By 8 chicken stew, corn dogs, Park – a display of living and singers provide the A.M. vendor booths will barbecue plates, ribs, sh history that no one will perfect accompaniment for such a spectacular want to miss. be going up in every plates, and more. event. Friends and family direction in preparation Civil War re-enactors Old Timers Day is can relax and enjoy a for showcasing local arts, plan to set up an Army beautiful day at Ralph not just a festival, it is a crafts and home-made camp with authentic Hughes Park. Music and day where everyone is goodies. eld equipment and entertainment will ll the welcome and can nd The parade will begin authentically uniformed park as many talented something to enjoy. formation at 9 A.M. at the Recreation Center off Highway 13 South. At 10 A.M. Mr. and Open Mon.-Sat. 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Mrs. Old Timer will lead (Prots Used To Buy Food For Food Bank) the parade up Highway 13 toward Collinwood. The parade will feature wonderful oats, antique tractors, automobiles, Open Mon. Wed. & Fri. horse and buggy riders, 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. 116 Public Square E. as well as the Collinwood (Distribution To Low Income Residents Waynesboro, TN 38485 High School Band. In Waynesboro & Clifton Several food booths For Quality Friendly Service “Shop Locally” Thrift Store Food Bank Nanny’s & Granny’s T’s 106 South Public Sq. - Waynesboro, TN Phone 931-722-4686 -- Fax 931-722-4684 Nadine Fredenburg, Owner Gary & Judy Cook OWNERS C & G Auto Parts 122 South High St. Waynesboro, Tennessee 931-722-5481 Come See Us For Your... School Sports Team Shirts “We Have All The Schools Logos” •T-Shirts •Sweat Shirts •Hoodies •Long Sleeve T’s Special Orders Welcome! Email: [email protected] Your Logo For Your Business Or Event Made To Order PAGE TWENTY-FOUR - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Natchez Trace Parkway: A Scenic Drive Through Heart Of Wayne County Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American history. As one of 394 units of the National Park Service (NPS), a National Scenic Byway, and an All American Road, the Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates a route that played an important role in American history. Used by American Indians, settlers, and future presidents, the Natchez Trace was most heavily traveled by the “Kaintucks” during the late 1700s/early 1800s. Over 10,000 boatmen traveled the route in 1810; last year 14 million people visited the Parkway. Today the Natchez Trace Parkway provides an almost continuous greenway from the southern Appalachian foothills of Tennessee to the loess soil bluffs of the lower Mississippi River. Over its length it crosses four ecosystem provinces and eight major watersheds, and provides habitat for over 2200 species of plants, 47 mammal species, 134 species of birds, and 70 species of reptiles and e t a m i t l U amphibians. In 2010, the Parkway was designated as one of Tennessee’s major tourism trails— Nashville’s Trace. One hundred three miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway travel through the rolling hills of central Tennessee. Enjoyable at any time of year, this section of the Parkway is particularly beautiful during midOctober when the leaves are changing color. Some of the Parkway’s most unique sites can 418 Swiss Colony Road - Hohenwald, TN “We Are A Quality Second Hand Store” Open Thursday, Friday And Saturday 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. 931-796-4648 be found in the northern 100 miles. The northern terminus of the Parkway starts at Milepost (MP) 444. Heading south will allow visitors to enjoy a short, steep walk to the base of Jackson Falls (MP 404) or an easier, shorter walk to the top of another waterfall at Fall Hollow (MP 391). Visitors can learn about the story of Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, at MP 386. Governor Lewis died while traveling along the Natchez Trace on October 11, 1809. A monument to his memory was erected in 1848 and still stands at the site. Recently, the Meriwether Lewis Site has undergone major site improvements. Visitors have two opportunities to drive sections of the original Old Trace in Tennessee. The Tobacco Farm/Old Trace Drive can be found at MP 401, and another drivable section of Old Trace is further south at MP 375. Both are about 2 miles in length and feature beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy walking, bicycling or driving these sections, but they are not recommended for travel trailers or vehicles with low ground clearance. There are many sites of natural beauty and cultural signicance on the Natchez Trace Parkway. For a complete list of stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee visitors may go to the park’s website at www. nps.gov/natr or call 1-800-305-7417. Shiloh Natl. Military Park Shiloh National Military Park contains a wide array of historic sites. Museums/ Interpretive Centers: Both the Shiloh Battleeld and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center have large exhibit spaces dedicated to showing visitors the tools of war, the people who used those tools, and the effects of their use. Shiloh Battleeld Visitor Center, Open All Year 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Phone: (731) 689-5696 Closures: December 25 Kiddin’ Around 203 Broadway - Collinwood - 724-6559 Jason & Amy Balentine Friday 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. -- Saturday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. t$POTJHOPST8FMDPNF"OZUJNF t*OGBOU"EVMU$MPUIJOH4IPFT t1IPUP+FXFMSZt4RVFLFST4OFBLFST 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-FIVE Sherry’s Fine Jewelry Customizes Own Line Handcrafted Jewelry Located on north public square in Waynesbo- ro, Tennessee, Sherry’s Fine Jewelry specializ- es in jewelry, cosmetics and clothing accessories. Owner, Sherry Rich customizes her own line of jewelry handcrafted from cultured pearls and Greek leather. She is also a dealer of Kameleon Jewelry, a unique jewelry system that offers interchangeability across the entire spectrum of jewelry design. The Kameleon Collection features over 80 base designs including rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, pins and necklaces. Each piece is carefully crafted to accept small interchangeable insets called JewelPops. Currently, there are over 300 JewelPops available in a myriad of colors and materials. From semi-precious stones Amy Burks, R.N. Patient Care Coordinator [email protected] “Wayne County A Great Place To Visit, A Great Place To Live” 118 Public Square East Waynesboro, TN 38485 Ofce: 931-722-2785 1-866-692-8156 Fax: 931-722-2787 to synthetic opals and enamels, the collection not only looks amazing but is fun to wear, sporting such names as Hawaiian Fizz and Midnight at the Oasis. Kameleon accessories like custom compacts and jewelry boxes make collecting easy. To complete your look, add a Kameleon belt, sunglasses and watch and stylish handbag, all conveniently available in one shop, Sherry’s Fine Jewelry. Tennessee River Trail Unique Glimpse Into Past A Byway winding through nine counties that rest along the banks of the Tennessee River, the Tennessee River Trail offers a unique glimpse into the past and the events that shaped our nation’s history. Whether you’re a history buff, an environmentalist, or an outdoor recreation enthusiast, this Byway has something for you. Cross a river by ferry, see major Civil War battle sites, stroll through historic downtown areas, or spend the day bird watching in a Wildlife Management Area. Visit the Tennessee River, Kentucky Lake, and surrounding tributaries to enjoy camping, marinas, sport shing, canoeing, and kayaking. There is no better place to see the (Continued On Page Thirty) Sherry’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts Stop By And See Our Selection Of Kameleon Jewelry! Full Line Of Reection Beads And Charm Bracelets Conveniently Located On The Historical Square In Waynesboro, TN (931) 722-3664 Full Line Of Merle Norman Cosmetics Sherry’s Fine Jewelry specializes in jewelry, cosmetics and clothing Selection Of accessories. Beautiful Quality Sherry Rich customizes her own line of Jewelry For Any unique pearl jewelry. Each piece is Special Occasion! carefully crafted to your special order. Stop By And See Sherry Today!! Hours: Monday - Friday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M - 2 P.M. PAGE TWENTY-SIX - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Clifton Library And Stribling Museum A Popular Stop For All!!! Thomas Sigismund (T.S.) Stribling was a Clifton native more popular during his lifetime than his contemporaries F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Stribling won the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for ìThe Storeî, the second book in his trilogy about the postcivil war south - a series that made him unpopular in later days because of his willingness to confront the racial and social issues of those days. Born March 4, 1881, in Clifton, Tennessee, a small town off the Tennessee River, Thomas Sigismund Stribling was the rst child of lawyer Christopher Columbus Stribling and his wife, Amelia Ann (Waits) Stribling. Christopher Stribling had been a soldier in the Union Army, while the Waits family had fought in the Confederacy. Stribling spent his childhood in Clifton and on his maternal grandparentsí farm at Gravelly Springs, Alabama. Striblingís restored retirement home at 300 Water Street in Clifton houses the T.S. Stribling Museum and Clifton Public Library. The upper level is just as the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist would have left it, including his personal library. The lower level is Cliftonís local library (a branch of the Wayne County Library located in Waynesboro). The Clifton Library opened in the fall of 1996. Library hours: Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday thru Friday 10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. and Saturday 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located in the historic district of “We wish to extend a warm welcome to you to come worship with us at Cifton Church of Christ” Clifton, Tennessee. To learn more about Clifton’s Pulitzer Prize winning author, visit the Stibling Museum & Library. C’wood Depot Library - Historic Site With Lots Of Knowledge! The Collinwood Depot Library is a branch of the Wayne County Library system. The library is located at 101 East Depot Street in Collinwood. Tammy West serves as Branch Manager and Shannon Holt is the Library Clerk. Business hours for the library are Sunday Bible Class - 10 A.M. Worship - 11 A.M. Wednesday - 6 P.M. Tracy Love - Minister Clint Hopper - Youth Minister Tuesday thru Friday 10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. and Sunday from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. The Collinwood Depot Branch Library held its grand opening on September 4, 2001. It is housed in the Depot Station that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1988. The current building was originally built in 1916 which was home to 4 rooms. The Depot was placed next to the completed railway that connected Collinwood to Iron City in 1913. With the town booming in 1918, a baggage room and additional warehouse were added to the station. With the railway operations on the down turn, the station ceased operation in 1939 and the tracks were removed in the early 1940’s. After the abandonment and removal of the railway the Depot was, in the ensuing years, used as a house, warehouse, and at one time a grist mill. The Collinwood City Government utilized the Depot as City Hall from 1967 to 1977 and later was called home by a Senior Citizen Center. To the advantage of the citizens of Collinwood the depot building was newly renovated and is now known as “The Collinwood Depot Branch Library.” This historic building, which served as the Depot Station when the train traveled through Collinwood, now houses the Collinwood Depot Library. 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN David Crockett State Park: 1100 Acres With Abundance Of Wildlife and distillery were once located on Shoal Creek below Crockett Falls. Miles of hiking and bicycling trails meander through the woods, bringing you closer to the abundance of wildlife around you. Dear, squirrels, rabbits, turkeys and an array of other birds await your visit. As you cruise through the park by car or bike, you just might get the feeling that you’re the attraction all the other wildlife is there to see! To learn more about David Crockett State Park and download a park brochure, visit the Tennessee State Parks page at www.tn.gov. Events Schedule At David Crockett State Park In Lawrenceburg David Crocket State Park - Located just off Hwy 64 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee this beautifully preserved state park is dedicated in honor of Tennessee’s most famous native son, David Crockett. Its 1100 acres now feature seven new energy efcient and environmentally responsible cabins available year-round, along with over 100 camp sites for primitive campers and RV enthusiasts. An Olympic size swimming pool, paddle boats and shing on Lindsay Lake can be enjoyed by all ages. David Crockett Restaurant in- side the park is open daily and can cater to groups up to 250. The outdoor amphitheater can seat about 1000 people. Various programs are planned throughout the summer. The amphitheatre is available to reserve for special events or private functions by calling 931762-9408. A replica of an old gristmill houses the park museum and interpretive center and the environmental classroom overlooks the area where David Crockett’s industrial operations consisting of a powder mill, gristmill June 9 Fishing Rodeo – Time TBA A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years with 75 Events” Program. Fishing Rodeo and fun activities will be held at Lake Lindsey. Prizes will be awarded and more information will be announced soon. E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. June 21-24 Twilight Junior Ranger Camp Segment & The Great American Backyard Campout – 6 P.M. til 8 P.M. each night A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years with 75 Events” Program. This spring and summer we will be hosting a series of Junior Ranger Camps. Each day segment will consist of a different theme and participants will work to complete the Tennessee State Parks Junior Ranger Workbook. This camp will be held for 3 evenings and focus on nocturnal wildlife and astronomy. Make sure your Junior Ranger has had supper and is prepared with bug spray and a ashlight. This camp is open for ages 6-14, and you must call and sign up to attend. Cost is $5.00 per attendant to cover supplies and cost. As a special treat we will also be participating in the Great American Backyard Campout on June 23rd, and families are invited! So Junior Rangers talk your families into joining you on Saturday night, and get ready for all the campout fun! E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. June 23 Great American Backyard Campout – 6 P.M. til Morning! In conjunction with our Junior Ranger Program, we will be participating in the GreatAmericanBackyard Campout on Saturday evening. Families are welcome and encouraged to get outside! All campers under 18 must have an adult to stay, but does not have to be a participant in the Junior Ranger Program to attend. Families will need camping gear and a more detailed schedule will be released soon. Get ready for campres, fun, friends and memories you will treasure forever! E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. June 30 Hike the Park Front to Back and Back Again – 9 A.M. A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years with 75 Events” Program. The monthly hike for June will be to hike from the front of the park to the falls and back to the front again! This hike is considered moderately strenuous and will be approximately 4.5 to 5 miles long. Make sure to bring bug spray, water and snacks. Should also have some great photo opportunities, so bring a camera! E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. August 10-12 David Crockett Days A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years with 75 Events” Program. Come celebrate David Crockett’s birthday with a Pre1840s rendezvous. There will blackpowder shooting competitions, tomahawk throws, re starting, traders selling goods, food and music! Programs will be scheduled for the weekend and there will be cake and lemonade on Saturday afternoon, as well as a Blackpowder Salute over the lake in honor of Crockett. E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. October Halloween History Trail A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years with 75 Events” Program. Venture out on a Jack-O-Lantern lit trail for a slightly spookily stroll to encounter some tales of the past. The History Trail is an annual tradition and the themes change each year, so you never know who you may meet! The Friends of David Crockett State Park will be set up at the beginning of the trail signing folks in and hosting the Trickor-Treat station, and will have food and drinks on hand for donations. E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. December 3-5 Christmas in the Park Celebrate the holiday season and see the park in a different light! Our Christmas in the Park program in also an annual tradition and combines a walking and hayride tour of the park. In 2012, be ready to step back in time to learn about Tennessee State Parks and the history that helped build this award winning system. Visit with CCC Work Crews, historic gures, and many more who shaped our park system. Admission to the program is a donation of canned goods or new toys to Spirit of Santa. E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 7629408 for more information. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE consecutive year that the event has been held at the Bear Inn in Clifton. This group of boat enthusiasts are all proud ownrs of Allison racing boats. The group travels across the country to spend a week of fun out on the Tennessee River. The event will be held July 16-20. For more information please contact The Bear Inn 931-676-5552. FastPass Rally July 16-20 For Boat Enthusiasts On TN River At Clifton The FastPass Rally is held annually in July in the beautiful river city of Clifton. 2012 will be the fourth The Americana Music Triangle is a geographic region of the southern Kim Davis, Owner 855 Hog Creek Rd. Waynesboro, Tn. 38485 SIGNS OF ALL KINDS - CUSTOM STRIPING TRUCK LETTERING - MAGNETS - YARD SIGNS DECALS - BOAT LETTERING 931-722-7997 Wayne County Glass & Aluminum Hwy 99 - Waynesboro 931-722-6600 [email protected] Windows Screens Insulated Glass Mirrors Showers Furniture Glass Repair or Replace Custom Cut Safety Glass Tempered Glass Store Front Porch Enclosures Screen Enclosures Equipment Glass United States known throughout the world as the birthplace of jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, rock & roll, zydeco, cajun and southern gospel music. The area includes Wayne County and can be described as the space between New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville including the historically important Mississippi Delta, Muscle Shoals and Acadiana regions. Community leaders within the Americana Music Triangle are working to combine resources and create a visitor friendly guide to the evolution, mysteries and thrills of the world’s most popular music. A self guided driving trail is being developed that will take visitors on a fourteen day adventure titled “Bourbon, Beale, Broadway and Back”. A master calendar of festivals, venues and events to hear the original music of the area is also under construction. Along the trail visitors will discover the back story of how eight distinct international cultures brought musical traditions to the region and through conict and collaboration fused their music into eight uniquely American musical art forms. For more information on the Americana Music Triangle contact Kim Collins at kim@collinspr. com May 31-June 3- The Moving Wall, the half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. comes to Clifton! The Moving Wall will rest along the banks of the Tennessee River and be open for public viewing 24 hours a day. Plan now to attend this rare opportunity. For more information, visit www. waynecountychamber.org June 1-3 – Miniature Horse & Pony National Show at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, TN for more information visit www. calsonicarena.com <http:// www.calsonicarena.com> June 2- Smoke on the River Backyard BBQ Competition and Art Show in Clifton. Enjoy the best BBQ around and decide who will be named Best Overall BBQ! For more information, please visit www.cityofclifton.com June 2- Buttery 5K Walk/ Run in Waynesboro to benet the Buttery Foundation. For more information and to register, please contact Dean Stegall at 931- 722-5273 June 2 – Perry County’s Music on Main Street 2012 All Summer and every Saturday Nights outdoor Concerts. FREE admission music series. Begins at 7:30 pm on Lobelville City Hall grounds, Bring blankets & lawn chairs. For the full summer lineup visit www. perrycountytennessee.com June 2 – 10 am – 5 pm Photography Workshop featuring photographer Mike Serkownek – Cost Will include classroom instruction and shooting in the eld. For point and shoot as well as DSLR cameras. Beginners and advanced photographer. www. traceoight.com <http:// www.traceoflight.com> Class is at the Strand Art Gallery 100 East Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462 931-295-3219 or www.hohenwaldstrand. com June 3 – Rippavilla Plantation presents the Annual “Cheairs Lawn Party” Plan now to attend this unique event. Come enjoy a beautiful day on the lawn and bid on some one of a kind artwork. Enjoy food, wine and art. For tickets visit www.rippavilla. org <http://www.rippavilla. org> or call 931-486-9037. June 5th - The 3rd Annual FREE Community & Business Expo, sponsored by The Shelbyville Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Calsonic Arena, 721 Whitthorne St., Shelbyville, TN 37160 (931) 684-3482 June 7 – 10th – Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN - One of the biggest concert events in the world. For more information visit www. bonnaroo.com <http:// w w w. b o n n a r o o . c o m > June 7,8,9,10,14,15,16 – Carriage House Players presents “Annie” at Lincoln County Museum @ 7 pm for more information visit www.carriagehouseplayers. com <http://www. carriagehouseplayers.com> June 8 –The 8th Annual Nine and Dine Golf Outing – Tee Time – 3 pm at Saddle Creek Golf Course in (Continued On Page Thirty) 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-NINE In the spring of 2001, 2002, and 2004 cultural resource management personnel conducted archival and archaeological assessments of the Wayne Furnace Site in preparation for the widening of State Route 15 (US 64). In addition to nding a signicant number of industrial artifacts, the archaeologists uncovered Wayne Furnace: Financial Panic Suspends Operations In 1873 The rst ironworks on Forty-Eight Creek in central Wayne County was known as the Mount Jasper Furnace. The blast furnace and forge were built in 1835 by the partnership of ironmaster Rogal B. Ferguson and Jasper R. Sutton. After Ferguson’s death in 1838, the business was sold to Planters Bank in 1840. John W. Walker purchased the facilities from the bank for $10,300 in 1846, and he and his brother George began operations there as “Walkers Iron Works.’’ By 1854 Walker had added another furnace and was making between ninety and one hundred tons of iron per week. The business, including almost eighteen thousand acres of land, was sold by Walker to his manager, Thomas G. Pointer, and his brothers Samuel and William. The Pointer brothers used a pair of 27-foot-tall brick furnace stacks alternately to produce iron. Their seventy-one-person workforce produced seventeen hundred tons of metal that they shipped to a rolling mill in Ohio for the manufacture of boiler plate. In the autumn of 1861 they sold a quantity of pig iron to the Tredegar Iron Works for use in Confederate armament manufacture. The area around the furnace was used as a campground by both Union and Confederate forces. In 1865 the Pointers sold the facility to the Gaylord Rolling Mill Company. G.W. Boyd managed the operation for the company under the name of Wayne Furnace. The furnace remained in production until the nancial panic of 1873 forced a suspension of operations. the limestone remains of the early charging platform and furnace base, as well as the brick bases of the latter two stacks. The immense amount of historic material that was recovered is still being evaluated, and promises to signicantly increase the understanding of the nineteenth-century charcoal iron industry. Annual James D. Vaughan Festival Held In L’burg The glorious history of Southern Gospel Music comes alive in the James D. Vaughan Museum in historic Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The museum honors the “Father of Southern Gospel Music, James D. Vaughan, who sponsored the rst professional southern gospel quartets, established the rst southern gospel magazine, recorded the rst southern gospel quartets, established the rst southern gospel music radio station and taught the South how to sing with the renowned Vaughan School of Music. The James D. Vaughan Museum is located on the Public Square on the Third Floor of the SunTrust Bank Building in Lawrenceburg. Mr. Tom Crews is the Curator. The United States Congress has declared and recognized Lawrenceburg, Tennessee as the Birthplace of Southern Gospel Music. James D. Vaughan published millions of shape note songbooks from this building on the Lawrenceburg Square. The Vaughan music enterprise included music publishing, song writing, radio and the famous Vaughan School of Music, all headquartered in historic downtown Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The rst full time evangelistic quartet consisted of Adger Pace, W.B. Walbert, Otis L. McCoy and Hilman Barnard. In 1929, McCoy and Barnard were replaced by Albert Roberson and Rudolf Moore. These two were replaced a few years later by Ottis J. Knippers and his brother, Cecil. Finally, the company was sold on May 17, 1964 and all equipment and copyrights to the Blackwood Brothers. The company continued to operate in Leoma, Tennessee for several years until it was sold to a group in Cleveland, Tennessee. On February 9, 1941, James David Vaughan died at his home in Lawrenceburg of a heart attack. Some of the bestknown gospel musicians in America appear in Lawrenceburg in July of every year to honor the Father of Southern Gospel Music. The annual James D. Vaughan Festival is held at the Crockett Theatre in downtown Lawrenceburg. The festival is held to benet the James D. Vaughan Museum in Lawrenceburg. Vaughan is considered the founder of Southern Gospel Music. Main Street Lawrenceburg and the Lawrenceburg Lions Club sponsor the event. Cedar Grove Furnace Located In Perry Co. Cedar Grove Furnace, located in Perry County, is the only surviving doublecharcoal furnace within the Western Highland Rim region of Middle Tennessee. The furnace stacks were constructed of limestone and then lined on the inside with handmade rebricks. This furnace is a single structure, housing two boshes and two chimneys side-by-side. When only one furnace was in blast, the other one was being prepared for use. The furnace at Cedar Grove was possibly the rst in the state to smelt iron with the hot-blast technique. This method of preheating the air used for the blast would eventually revolutionize the iron industry. Teamsters carried the cast-iron pigs in oxdrawn wagons two miles west to the Tennessee River where they were loaded onto specially tted boats and shipped to their destination. The Cedar Grove Furnace site encompassed numerous buildings and at least one hundred people lived in the industrial village. In the early 1850’s, William Bradley & Company took over operations at the furnace. It operated until 1862, when Federal gunboats lobbed cannonballs toward the furnace, scattering the workforce. By 1883 nothing remained but the massive stack. The dramatic ruin is listed on the national Historic Register. PAGE THIRTY - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE The Dragony: A True Emporium With just one visit to this quaint little 1930s bungalow located just behind the Wayne County . . .Look What’s (Continued From Page Twenty-Eight) Welcome Center you’ll be hooked! Wander through the myriad of one-of-akind hand-crafted items by local artisans. Sip a cappucino or fresh fruit smoothie while surng the internet via free wireless internet service, or relax with a book by local authors in front of a cozy replace. All are possible at The Dragony in Collinwood... a true emporium experience, featuring the works of local artists & Arts & Crafts • G ifts •Antiques • Collectibles Specialty Coffee Fruit Smoothies & More i iF W e Fre Just 2 Blocks from the Historic Natchez Trace Parkway 931-724-6400 100 Second Ave. - Collinwood, Tennessee craftspeople, antiques, vintage glassware, china and silver. Need a birthday or baby shower gift? You can nd it here among a selection of new gift items. Morning time and the aromas of freshground coffee beans and chocolate turtle brownies fresh from the oven greet you. If you’re traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway, you truly must make the Dragony-an Emporium one of your stops along the way. The Dragonyan Emporium is located just off mile marker 355 of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Collinwood, Tennessee. .(Continued . .TNFromR. Trails Page Twenty-Five) impact of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which transformed life in the Tennessee River Valley region during the mid1900s. The diversity of the region provides an environmental and cultural experience that cannot be matched. To learn more about the trail and the communities along it please visit www. driveanddiscover.com Lewisburg, TN June 9 - Tour de Wayne (2nd Saturday in June) – Celebrating our ninth year! Enjoy a tour of the Tennessee countryside. This relaxed bicycle tour takes in scenic beauties including the Natchez Trace Parkway, Buffalo River and the Tennessee River! Rider fee included souvenir t-shirt. For more information and to register, please visit www. waynecountychamber.org June 9 – Perry County’s Music on Main Street 2012 All - Summer and every Saturday Nights outdoor Concerts. FREE admission music series. Begins at 7:30 pm at Linden at the Courthouse Square, bring blankets or chairs. For the full summer lineup visit www.perrycountytennessee. com June 9th – TWRA Fishing Rodeo @ 7:00am at Clifton City Park Children under 15 years old sh for free, and for prizes! Fun, Food, and Prizes! Let’s get our children excited about shing and our natural resources! June 9 – Kid’s Fish Day @ Stonebridge Park in Fayetteville, TN For more information call 931-433-6059 June 11-15 – Rippavilla Plantation presents “Handson-History” – a day camp for children between the ages 8 – 12 For more information visit www.rippavilla.org <http://www.rippavilla. org> or call 931-486-9037. June 15 & 16th – 47th Annual Arts Festival on the Fayetteville Courthouse Square. For more information call 931-2258716 June 16 – Perry County’s Music on Main Street 2012 All Summer and every Saturday Nights outdoor Concerts. FREE admission music series. Begins at 7:30 pm on Lobelville City Hall grounds, Bring blankets & lawn chairs. For the full summer lineup visit www. perrycountytennessee.com June 16th – 10th Annual Bedford Forrest Homecoming and Southern Heritage Festival. From 9 am – 3 pm Cavalry, Artillery & Infantry, Re-enactors, Confederate Silent Auction, Historical Demonstrations, Food & Cold Drinks, Women of the Confederacy, musical entertainment, Children’s games, Historical lectures, Southern Sutlers. Begins at 9 am – 3pm Admission charged. Located at 4435 Pyles Rd, Chapel Hill, TN for more information email info@elmspringscsa. com <mailto:info@ elmspringscsa.com> or call 1-800-MySouth. June 16 – RC Moon Pie Festival – in Bell Buckle, TN Celebrating the South’s nest tradition: RC Cola & Moon Pie! Chamber of Commerce 10 mile run, a certied countryside course of gently rolling hills. For more information visit www. bellbucklechamber.com June 21 – 23 Annual Frontier Days – This year is the 50th Celebration in Lynchburg, TN Plan to attend a gre-at weekend of fun. For more information visit www. lynchburgtn.com <http:// www.lynchburgtn.com> June 22 – Fayetteville Main Street “Swamp Stomp” at Lincoln County Museum for more information call 931-433-7006. June 23 North Mississippi Dulcimers return to the Wayne County Welcome Center from 10 am to 2pm with free lessons after. The public is invited to attend. The welcome center is located in Collinwood, just off mile marker 255 of the Natchez Trace Parkway. June 30 – Rippavilla Plantation presents: Whispers from the Past – an overnight paranormal investigation. For tickets visit www.rippavilla.org or call 931-486-9037. June 30 – Perry County’s Music on Main Street 2012 All Summer and every Saturday Nights outdoor Concerts. FREE admission music series. Begins at 7:30 pm on Lobelville City Hall grounds, Bring blankets & lawn chairs. 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