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Exploring Tennessee The Field Trip Guide by John Notgrass i Exploring Tennessee: A Tennessee History Curriculum and Field Trip Guide by The Notgrass Family Copyright © 2000, 2003 The Notgrass Company Exploring Tennessee: The Field Trip Guide by John Notgrass ISBN 1-933410-06-X Exploring Tennessee Curriculum Package (Three Volumes) ISBN 1-933410-07-8 All rights reserved. No part of this curriculum may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. Home school academic cooperatives, home school tutorials, and home school support groups must purchase a copy of the curriculum for each family involved in the group. Public schools, private schools, and Christian schools must purchase a copy of the curriculum for each student. It is illegal and unethical to reproduce copyrighted material beyond the permission that is expressly given for it. Scriptures marked NASB taken from the New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. Scriptures marked NIV taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. The “NIV” and “New International Version” trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by International Bible Society. Use of either trademark requires the permission of International Bible Society. Scriptures marked KJV taken from the King James Version, which is in the public domain. Images taken from the Dover Pictorial Archive Series, the Dover Clip Art Series, Nova Development Corporation and its licensors, the Christian Theological Seminary Image Library, the Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation, and the Notgrass family personal collection. Special thanks to Bethany and Mary Evelyn Notgrass for proofreading, checking the handwork sheets, and cooking and mowing the grass and doing all those other jobs you took on while Dad, Mom, and John wrote Exploring Tennessee. The Notgrass Family presents a live program, “A Walk Through Tennessee History in Story and Song.” They also present “A Walk Through American History in Story and Song” and other classes and seminars that encourage families in training their children. Call, e-mail, or visit our website for more information. The Notgrass Company 370 S. Lowe, Suite A PMB 211 Cookeville, TN 38501 1-800-211-8793 [email protected] www.notgrass.com ii Exploring Tennessee The Field Trip Guide Table of Contents How to Use Field Trip Guide v County Field Trip Guide 1 Suggested Field Trips for Each Unit of the Curriculum 131 The Subject Guide The Arts Religion Culture Sports History Nature, Science, and Technology 141 141 144 145 146 147 149 Annual Events 155 Tennessee Information Sources - Websites and Offices 167 iii iv How to Use the Field Trip Guide We recommend taking as many field trips as possible to enhance your study of Tennessee History. In fact, we recommend taking field trips for many school subjects. The Field Trip Guide is an extensive listing of places to go and things to do in all of Tennessee’s 95 counties. You can use it while you study Exploring Tennessee and every year you homeschool. It includes five sections: 1. The County Field Trip Guide. This first section includes information about field trips in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. It provides descriptions, addresses, and phone numbers for sites in each county. Each county listing has a state map with that county filled in to help you orient yourself. 2. Suggested Field Trips for Each Unit of Exploring Tennessee. Suggested field trips are listed for each of the thirty units of Exploring Tennessee. You will find the names of field trip sites and the counties in which they are located. Go back to the County Field Trip Guide to find descriptions, addresses, and phone numbers for the sites you would like to visit. 3. The Subject Guide. Look in this section for a list of field trips in various subject areas, such as the arts, science and technology, sports, music, etc. This guide can be used every year you home school, because field trips are listed in many subject areas. This section includes a list of places and the counties in which they are located. Go back to the County Field Trip Guide to find descriptions, addresses, and phone numbers for the sites you would like to visit. 4. Annual Events Guide. Find living history demonstrations, music festivals, and other educational events held annually across the state. These are listed by month or by season. At the beginning of each season or each month look in the guide to see what events your family would like to attend. This section includes a list of places and the counties in which they are located. Go back to the County Field Trip Guide to find descriptions, addresses, and phone numbers for the sites you would like to visit. 5. Tennessee Information Sources. Websites and offices with Tennessee information. v Start Locally Perhaps you would like to begin by visiting the sites in your own county and then visiting sites in the counties near you. When you are visiting another part of the state, obtain a Tennessee road map that includes counties. Look at your route. See what counties touch or are near your route. Check the County Field Trip Guide section to see what sites are in the area. Check the Annual Events Guide to see if any special events are taking place there. Call Ahead We have tried to make the guide user-friendly and accurate. However, schedules and phone numbers do change. We suggest that you always call before you go. We also recommend that when you call, you ask workers at the site to tell you about what is available there so that you can be sure it is the kind of field trip you have in mind. We have provided web links for many of the listings. Please use discretion as you surf the web. We are not responsible for the content of these sites or of sites to which they link. Keep your anti-virus software up-to-date! Our Sources The Field Trip Guide was developed primarily from information furnished by County Chambers of Commerce and Departments of Tourism and Economic Development. These organizations were kind and generous in providing information and encouragement for this project. We encourage you to visit or call the local Chamber of Commerce or government agency that provides county information. They can provide updated information to help you make the most of your visit to a different part of the state. vi Tennessee Cities and Towns Use this chart to determine the county in which a certain city or town is located. City Adams Adamsville Alamo Alcoa Alexandria Algood Allardt Altamont Ardmore Arlington Ashland City Athens Atoka Atwood Auburntown Baileyton Baneberry Bartlett Baxter Beersheba Springs Bell Buckle Belle Meade Bells Benton Berry Hill Bethel Springs Big Sandy Blaine Bluff City Bolivar Braden Bradford Brentwood Brighton Bristol Brownsville Bruceton Bulls Gap Burlison Burns Byrdstown Calhoun Camden Carthage Caryville Cedar Hill Celina Centertown Centerville Chapel Hill Charleston Charlotte Chattanooga Church Hill Clarksburg Clarksville County Robertson McNairy Crockett Blount DeKalb Putnam Fentress Grundy Giles Shelby Cheatham McMinn Tipton Carroll Cannon Greene Jefferson Shelby Putnam Grundy Bedford Davidson Crockett Polk Davidson McNairy Benton Grainger Sullivan Hardeman Fayette Gibson Williamson Tipton Sullivan Haywood Carroll Hawkins Tipton Dickson Pickett McMinn Benton Smith Campbell Robertson Clay Warren Hickman Marshall Bradley Dickson Hamilton Hawkins Carroll Montgomery City Cleveland Clifton Clinton Coalmont Collegedale Collierville Collinwood Columbia Cookeville Copperhill Cornersville Cottage Grove Covington Cowan Crab Orchard Cross Plains Crossville Crump Cumberland City Cumberland Gap Dandridge Dayton Decatur Decaturville Decherd Dickson Dover Dowelltown Doyle Dresden Ducktown Dunlap Dyer Dyersburg Eagleville East Ridge Eastview Elizabethton Elkton Englewood Enville Erin Erwin Estill Springs Ethridge Etowah Fairview Farragut Fayetteville Finger Forest Hills Franklin Friendship Friendsville Gadsden Gainesboro County Bradley Wayne Anderson Grundy Hamilton Shelby Wayne Maury Putnam Polk Marshall Henry Tipton Franklin Cumberland Robertson Cumberland Hardin Stewart Claiborne Jefferson Rhea Meigs Decatur Franklin Dickson Stewart DeKalb White Weakley Polk Sequatchie Gibson Dyer Rutherford Hamilton McNairy Carter Giles McMinn Chester, McNairy Houston Unicoi Franklin Lawrence McMinn Williamson Knox Lincoln McNairy Davidson Williamson Crockett Blount Crockett Jackson vii City Gallatin Gallaway Garland Gates Gatlinburg Germantown Gibson Gilt Edge Gleason Goodlettsville Gordonsville Grand Junction Graysville Greenback Greenbriar Greeneville Greenfield Gruetli-Laager Guys Halls Harriman Hartsville Henderson Hendersonville Henning Henry Hickory Valley Hohenwald Hollow Rock Hornbeak Hornsby Humboldt Huntingdon Huntland Huntsville Iron City Jacksboro Jackson Jamestown Jasper Jefferson City Jellico Johnson City Jonesborough Kenton Kimball Kingsport Kingston Kingston Springs Knoxville Lafayette LaFollette LaGrange Lake City Lakeland Lakesite County Sumner Fayette Tipton Lauderdale Sevier Shelby Gibson Tipton Weakley Davidson, Sumner Smith Hardeman Rhea Loudon Robertson Greene Weakley Grundy McNairy Lauderdale Roane Trousdale Chester Sumner Lauderdale Henry Hardeman Lewis Carroll Obion Hardeman Gibson Carroll Franklin Scott Lawrence, Wayne Campbell Madison Fentress Marion Jefferson Campbell Washington, Carter Washington Gibson, Obion Marion Hawkins, Sullivan Roane Cheatham Knox Macon Campbell Fayette Anderson, Campbell Shelby Hamilton City Lakewood LaVergne Lawrenceburg Lebanon Lenoir City Lewisburg Lexington Liberty Linden Livingston Lobelville Lookout Mtn. Loretto Loudon Louisville Luttrell Lynchburg Lynnville McEwen McKenzie McLemoresville McMinnville Madisonville Manchester Martin Maryville Mason Maury City Maynardville Medina Medon Memphis Michie Middleton Milan Milledgeville Millersville Millington Minor Hill Mitchellville Monteagle Monterey Morrison Morristown Moscow Mosheim Mount Carmel Mount Juliet Mount Pleasant Mountain City Munford Murfreesboro Nashville Newbern New Hope New Johnsonville New Market Newport County Davidson Rutherford Lawrence Wilson Loudon Marshall Henderson DeKalb Perry Overton Perry Hamilton Lawrence Loudon Blount Union Moore Giles Humphreys Carroll, Weakley, Henry Carroll Warren Monroe Coffee Weakley Blount Tipton Crockett Union Gibson Madison Shelby McNairy Hardeman Gibson Chester, Hardin, McNairy Sumner Shelby Giles Sumner Marion, Grundy Putnam Warren Hamblen Fayette Greene Hawkins Wilson Maury Johnson Tipton Rutherford Davidson Dyer Marion Humphreys Jefferson Cocke City County New Tazewell Claiborne Niota McMinn Normandy Bedford Norris Anderson Oakdale Morgan Oak Hill Davidson Oakland Fayette Oak Ridge Anderson, Roane Obion Obion Oliver Springs Anderson, Roane, Morgan Oneida Scott Orlinda Robertson Orme Marion Palmer Grundy Paris Henry Parker’s Crossroads Henderson Parrottsville Cocke Parsons Decatur Pegram Cheatham Petersburg Lincoln, Marshall Philadelphia Loudon Pigeon Forge Sevier Pikeville Bledsoe Piperton Fayette Pittman Center Sevier Plainview Union Pleasant Hill Cumberland Portland Sumner Powell’s Crossroads Marion Pulaski Giles Puryear Henry Ramer McNairy Red Bank Hamilton Red Boiling Springs Macon Ridgely Lake Ridgeside Hamilton Ridgetop Robertson, Davidson Ripley Lauderdale Rives Obion Rockford Blount Rockwood Roane Rogersville Hawkins Rossville Fayette Rutherford Gibson Rutledge Grainger St. Joseph Lawrence Saltillo Hardin Samburg Obion Sardis Henderson Salisbury Hardeman Savannah Hardin Scott’s Hill Henderson, Decatur Selmer McNairy Sevierville Sevier Sharon Weakley Shelbyville Bedford Signal Mountain Hamilton Silerton Hardeman, Chester viii City Slayden Smithville Smyrna Sneedville Soddy-Daisy Somerville South Carthage South Fulton South Pittsburg Sparta Spencer Spring City Springfield Spring Hill Stanton Stantonville Sunbright Surgoinsville Sweetwater Tazewell Tellico Plains Tennessee Ridge Thompson’s Station Tiptonville Toone Townsend Tracy City Trenton Trezevant Trimble Troy Tullahoma Tusculum Union City Vanleer Viola Vonore Walden Wartburg Wartrace Watauga Watertown Waverly Waynesboro Westmoreland White Bluff White House White Pine Whiteville Whitwell Williston Winchester Winfield Woodbury Woodland Mills Yorkville County Dickson DeKalb Rutherford Hancock Hamilton Fayette Smith Obion Marion White Van Buren Rhea Robertson Maury, Williamson Haywood McNairy Morgan Hawkins Monroe Claiborne Monroe Houston Williamson Lake Hardeman Blount Grundy Gibson Carroll Dyer, Obion Obion Coffee, Franklin Greene Obion Dickson Warren Monroe Hamilton Morgan Bedford Carter Wilson Humphreys Wayne Sumner Dickson Sumner, Robertson Jefferson Hardeman Marion Fayette Franklin Scott Cannon Obion Gibson ix Map from Tennessee Blue Book 1999-2000 Millennium Edition, p. 489. Used by permission. Tennessee Counties THE COUNTY FIELD TRIP GUIDE The city listed by each county name is the county seat. The map shows the location of that county. ANDERSON COUNTY - CLINTON Events April Red Bud Festival Oliver Springs, TN Phone: 800-524-3602 or 865-457-4542 May Mayfest Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-481-1321 June Spring Heritage Festival Cultural demonstrations, bluegrass music, nature presentations, and tours of the Lenoir Museum. Norris Dam State Park Lake City, TN Phone: 865-426-7461 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/norris/events.htm July July 4th Celebration and Anvil Shoot Old-time activities such as sassafras tea brewing, sheep herding, and rail splitting, plus music and the "shooting" of an anvil. Museum of Appalachia Norris, TN Phone: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680 October Fall Color Boat Trips Norris Dam State Park Lake City, TN Phone: 865-426-7461 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/norris/events.htm Coal Miners Reunion Coal Miners Park Oliver Springs, TN Tennessee Fall Homecoming Second full weekend Music, singing, crafts, and demonstrations of rural, pioneer, and mountain activities such as molasses making, sheep herding, saw milling, and apple butter making. Museum of Appalachia Norris, TN Phone: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680 December Christmas in Old Appalachia Museum of Appalachia Norris, TN Phone: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680 Places American Museum of Science and Energy One of the world’s largest energy exhibitions, with interactive displays, live demonstrations, computers, and films. One exhibit describes the Manhattan Project and the development of Oak Ridge. Ask about tours of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 plant. Free admission. 300 South Tulane Avenue Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Phone: 865-576-3200 Fax: 865-576-3204 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amse.org Appalachian Arts Craft Shop Local weavers, quilters, potters, and other crafters at work. Free admission. Highway 61 P.O. Box 608 Norris, TN 37828 Phone: 865-494-9854 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/comcraft Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 1 Bull Run Steam Plant One of the world’s largest and most efficient coal-fired generating plants. Includes a visitors' lobby and observation balcony. Edgemoor Road Clinton, TN 37716 Phone: 865-457-5135 Caleb Crosby Threshing Barn Contains original machinery and antique farm tools including a pea shucker, cotton planter, and wooden treadmill. Free admission. Clear Creek Road Norris, TN Phone: 865-426-7461 Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge Hands-on exhibits about Appalachian cultural heritage, the arts, natural science, and history. 461 West Outer Drive P.O. Box 3066 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Phone: 865-482-1074 or 865-482-1075 Website: www.newsite.com/cmor/ Coal Creek Miner’s Museum Features photographs and artifacts from the area’s coal mining days. 216 North Main Street Lake City, TN Phone: 865-426-7914 Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery A 100-acre complex operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. 1207 Charles Seivers Boulevard Clinton, TN 37716 Phone: 865-457-5135 East Tennessee Technology Park Overlook The former K-25 site is visible from the overlook, and exhibits present a timeline of area history. Free admission. Highway 58 Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 800-382-6938 or 865-574-4160 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company Greenwich Village Mall Built in the 1940s to provide recreation for Manhattan Project workers, this mall includes studios and galleries featuring artists in residence. 109 Towne Road Oak Ridge, TN Hill Cave Norris Dam State Park Lake City, TN Phone: 865-426-7461 International Friendship Bell Built in honor of Manhattan Project workers, this marker expresses hope for peace, friendship, and understanding. Free admission. Badger Avenue Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-482-8450 or 865-425-3450 Jackson Square Historic Park The original downtown of Oak Ridge, featuring the Emma Spray Gardens and kiosks with photos of the town’s early days. Free admission. East Tennessee Avenue Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-482-8450 James-Ben Gallery Folk art, crafts, glass, fiber, papier mache, and pottery by Tennessee artists. 235-A Jackson Square Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-482-2500 Fax: 865-482-4827 E-mail: [email protected] Lenoir Pioneer Museum Features a working gristmill built in 1798, a threshing barn, and thousands of early American items such as kerosene lamps, blacksmith anvils, and furniture. Free admission. Norris Dam State Park 2121 Norris Freeway Phone: 865-494-9688 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/norris/museum.htm Melton Lake Drive Greenway Walking, bicycling, and skating trail along Melton Hill Lake. Free admission. Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 800-553-7830 or 865-482-7821 Museum of Appalachia A 65-acre museum farm and village complex containing more than 30 authentic log cabins and other buildings, thousands of artifacts, live animals, and the Appalachian Hall of Fame. Highway 61 Norris, TN 37828 Phone: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680 New Bethel Church Interpretive Center This church building has been converted into a museum that contains pictures and mementos of the Old Bethel community. Free admission. Bethel Valley Road Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-574-4160 Norris Dam State Park Norris Dam was the first Tennessee Valley Authority dam, constructed between 1933 and 1936. 125 Village Green Circle Lake City, TN 37769-5932 Phone: 865-426-7461 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/norris/ Oak Ridge Community Art Center & Museum of Fine Arts Contains a permanent collection of contemporary international artists, plus changing exhibits of local and regional artists. Free admission. 201 Badger Avenue P.O. Box 105 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Phone: 865-482-1441 or 865-482-2663 Oak Ridge Community Playhouse Established in 1943, this theater produces several shows each year. 227 Broadway Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-482-9999 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 2 Oak Ridge National Laboratory ORNL is the nation’s largest and most diverse energy research and development institution. It contains the Graphite Reactor, the world’s first nuclear reactor to operate continuously. Free admission. Bethel Valley Road P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Phone: 865-574-4163 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ornl.gov Oak Ridge Self-Guided Driving Tour Features sites related to the Manhattan Project and the development of Oak Ridge. Free brochure. Phone: 800-553-7830 or 865-482-7821 Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 865-574-8204 Oliver Springs Railroad Depot This 1890s Southern Railway depot now serves as a museum and library. The site includes a Southern caboose, an old hotel ticket booth, a horse-drawn fire wagon from the early 1900s, and a 1950 firetruck. 610 Walker Avenue Oliver Springs, TN Phone: 865-435-2509 Secret City Scenic Excursion Train Ride a 1940s railroad car on a 12mile trip through the K-25 site, a once-secret part of Oak Ridge. East Tennessee Technology Park Highway 58 Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 800-887-3429 or 865-241-2140 Website: www.techscribes.com/sarm/sarm.htm University of Tennessee Arboretum A 250-acre forestry experiment station with nature trails. Free admission. 901 Kerr Hollow Road Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-483-3571 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company The Upstairs Gallery at the Mall Cooperative gallery of regional artists, including pottery, jewelry, photography, painting, quilting, and more. Free admission. 333 East Main Street Oak Ridge, TN Phone: 865-220-1717 Anderson County Tourism Council 1196 Blockhouse Valley Road P.O. Box 147 Clinton, TN 37717 Phone: 800-524-3602 or 865-457-4542 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yallcome.org Visitor Information Arts Council of Oak Ridge The Council represents the Community Playhouse, Community Band, Civic Ballet, Civic Music Association, Community Orchestra, and Tennessee Mountain Writers. Phone: 865-482-4432 Website: www.korrnet.org/orarts Anderson County Chamber of Commerce 245 North Main Street #200 Clinton, TN 37716 Phone: 865-457-2559 Fax: 865-457-8969 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/accc Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Phone: 865-481-1321 Fax: 865-483-1678 Website: www.orcc.org Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau 302 South Tulane Avenue Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6726 Phone: 800-887-3429 or 865-482-7821 Fax: 865-481-3543 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.visit-or.org BEDFORD COUNTY - SHELBYVILLE June Events March Daffodil Day Third Saturday Bell Buckle, TN May Historic Bell Buckle Homecoming Third Saturday Bell Buckle, TN Spring Fun Show Held for three nights, ending on the Saturday night before Memorial Day, this show offers fans a sneak preview of the horses which will perform at the Celebration later in the summer. Shelbyville, TN Phone: 931-684-5915 Fax: 931-684-5949 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.twhnc.com Bell Buckle Flea Market Third Saturday Bell Buckle, TN Moon Pie Festival Third Saturday Bell Buckle, TN July Great Celebration Mule Show Second week Shelbyville, TN Country Fair Third Saturday Bell Buckle, TN September Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Held for 10 days, ending on the Saturday night before Labor Day, this showcase and competition attracts nearly 200,000 visitors. Hundreds of riders and their horses compete for prizes and trophies. Shelbyville, TN Phone: 931-684-5915 Fax: 931-684-5949 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.twhnc.com Quilt Walk Third Saturday in September Bell Buckle, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 3 Places Bell Buckle This 19th-century village is a center for arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, quilts, and numerous other shops. It also contains preserved and restored Victorian houses and churches. Phone: 931-389-9371 E-mail: [email protected] Bell Buckle Crafts Pottery-making demonstrations most days. Free admission. Railroad Square Bell Buckle, TN Phone: 931-389-9371 Blockade Runner Civil War Sutlery Original and reproduction Civil War items for sale, including uniforms, tents, muskets, leather, ladies dresses, hoops, and more. Free admission. 1027 Bell Buckle/Wartrace Road Wartrace, TN 37183 Phone: 931-389-6294 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.blockaderunner.com Ledford Mill and Museum This 1884 gristmill has been renovated into a bed & breakfast. An 18th- and 19th-century tool museum is next door and open by appointment. © 2003 The Notgrass Company Route 2, Box 152B Wartrace, TN 37183 Phone: 931-455-2546 or 931-455-1935 Website: www.cyber-time.com/ ledfordmill/ Louvin Brothers Museum Exhibits and memorabilia from the careers of the Grand Ole Opry stars The Louvin Brothers. Charlie and Betty Louvin are the proprietors. Bell Buckle, TN Phone: 931-389-9655 Normandy Fish Hatchery 344 Huffman Road Normandy, TN Phone: 931-857-3417 Normandy Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Tennessee Walking Horse Museum Interactive exhibits detail the history of this horse breed and the National Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration. Calsonic Arena 721 Whitthorne Street Shelbyville, TN 37160 Phone: 931-684-5915 or 931-684-0314 Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Between June 23 and July 4 of 1863, Union forces battled the Confederates back toward Chattanooga. This 130-mile driving tour highlights sites in Coffee, Bedford, Franklin, and Grundy counties that relate to the conflict. The tour begins in Beech Grove, Coffee County, and ends in Monteagle, Grundy County. Free brochure. Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm Tennessee Walking Horse and Eastern Railroad One of the oldest branch lines in the state is maintained between Shelbyville and Wartrace. Tickets for the 45-minute trip are available by reservation only. Private groups can book the train as well. 112 East Side Square Shelbyville, TN Phone: 931-695-5066 or 931-684-6223 Webb School William Webb established this preparatory school about 125 years ago. The Junior Room Museum is decorated as a classroom of yesteryear. Bell Buckle, TN Phone: 931-389-6003 Walking Horse Hotel & Shops Built in 1917. 101 Spring Street Wartrace, TN Phone: 931-389-7050 Visitor Information Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce 100 North Cannon Boulevard Shelbyville, TN 37160 Phone: 888-662-2525 or 931-684-3482 Fax: 931-684-3483 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.shelbyvilletn.com Tennessee's Backroads Heritage An organization composed of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, and Moore Counties, and the Cumberland Mountain area spreading from Monteagle to Beersheba Springs. 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm BENTON COUNTY - CAMDEN Events April Old Time Bluegrass & Fiddler's Championship Third Saturday Holladay, TN Phone: 731-584-3145 or 731-584-8395 May Spring Festival Saturday before Memorial Day Big Sandy, TN Phone: 731-593-3213 July Summer Song Festival July 4th weekend Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Eva Beach, TN Phone: 731-584-6356 September Tennessee River Folklife & Music Festival Historical reenactments, games, food, live music, and wildlife demonstrations. Free admission. Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Eva, TN Phone: 731-584-6356 or 731-584-8395 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 4 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/forrest/events.htm November Black Powder Competition Held by the North-South Skirmish Association. Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Eva, TN Phone: 731-584-6356 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/forrest/events.htm © 2003 The Notgrass Company December Camden Christmas Extravaganza Holiday activities, including a tour of homes. Free admission. Camden, TN Phone: 731-584-8395 Places Big Sandy Trail Ride Guided horse rides. Bring your own horse. Located in Big Sandy, TN. c/o Wild J Ranch Adventures 2031 Quarry Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Phone: 800-215-6693 or 931-964-4038 Big Sandy Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Birdsong Resort This resort, marina, and campground features a fresh water pearl farm and a pearl jewelry showroom/museum. 255 Marina Road Camden, TN 38320-9699 Phone: 800-225-7469 or 731-584-7880 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.birdsongresort.com Birdsong Trail Ride Horse and hay rides. 3700 Old Highway 69 Camden, TN 38320 Phone: 731-584-9206 Benton-Houston Ferry One of the few ferry boats left in Tennessee. Connects Benton and Houston Counties across the Tennessee River. Highway 147 Phone: 877-804-6657 or 731-584-8395 E-mail: [email protected] Camden Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Harmon Creek Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Lick Creek Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Dedicated to the Confederate cavalry general Nathan Bedford Forrest in 1929. The park features information on the 1864 Battle of Johnsonville and the Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center. The Center features the life, ways, and customs of people on the Tennessee River. Free admission. 1825 Pilot Knob Road Eva, TN 38333 Phone: 731-584-6356 or 731-584-2128 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/forrest/ Natchez Trace Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-986-5351 or 731-423-5725 New Hope Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-584-4048 Patsy Cline Memorial This monument dedicated to Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Randy Hughes stands near the site where their plane crashed in 1963. Mount Carmel Road Phone: 731-584-8395 Shipwreck of the Tennessee River A turn-of-the-century derrick boat brought up from the Tennessee River. It is a wooden barge 30 feet wide and 100 feet long. Free admission. Birdsong Resort Camden, TN Phone: 800-225-7469 or 731-584-7880 E-mail: [email protected] Thornton Trading Company Horse trails. Bring your own horse. Route 1, Box 30 Holladay, TN 38341 Phone: 731-584-3310 Fax: 731-584-1841 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Camden/Benton County Chamber of Commerce 202 West Main Street Camden, TN 38320 Phone: 877-804-6657 or 731-584-8395 Fax: 731-584-5544 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bentoncountynet.com The Tennessee River Runs Through It Highlights the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational attractions and events around the Tennessee River. Free brochure. Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 800-345-1103 Kentucky Lake Year-round water recreation. Phone: 731-584-8395 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 5 © 2003 The Notgrass Company BLEDSOE COUNTY - PIKEVILLE Events May Lady Slipper Weekend Orchids, mountain laurel, and pink and yellow lady slippers. Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-881-5708 or 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/events.htm June Spring Horse Show Bledsoe-Pikeville Agricultural Complex Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-447-2791 Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-533-2455 August 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org/worlds.htm September Mountaineer Folk Festival Handmade crafts, traditional mountain music, and pioneer skills demonstrations. Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-881-5708 or 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/events.htm Fall Colors Weekend Bicycle tours of the park, walks, hikes, and slide shows. Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-881-5708 or 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/events.htm Places BCHS Community Theatre 521 South Main Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-447-2791 Bridgman House Built in the early 1800s. 106 East Spring Street Pikeville, TN Catherine's Garden Restored site of the "Old Town Spring" that supplied Pikeville with water for many years. Upper East Valley Road Pikeville, TN Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Fall Creek Falls, at 256-feet high, is the highest waterfall in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Three other waterfalls decorate the park. The nature center has natural and cultural history exhibits. Route 3, Box 300 Pikeville, TN 37367 Phone: 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/ Oren Wooden & Family Apple House Henry Wooden planted an orchard here in the early 1950s. The Apple House features foods and apple souvenirs. Route 50, Box 50C Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-447-6376 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 205 Pikeville, TN 37367 Phone: 423-447-2791 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pikeville-bledsoe.com October Wild Foods Day Field trips point out edible wild plants, and workshops teach the preparation of wild meats and breads. Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-881-5708 or 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/events.htm Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 6 © 2003 The Notgrass Company BLOUNT COUNTY - MARYVILLE Events Spring British Car Show Townsend, TN Phone: 423-448-2237 April Dogwood Arts Festival Over 50 events celebrate spring and dogwoods. Free admission. Maryville, TN Phone: 865-983-2241 May Townsend Spring Festival and Old Timers Day Music, old-fashioned games, antique engine and tractor show, storytelling, and nature walks. Free admission. Townsend, TN Phone: 800-525-6834 or 865-448-6134 September Country Fair Sam Houston Schoolhouse Maryville, TN Phone: 865-983-1550 Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day Townsend, TN Phone: 800-525-6834 or 865-448-6134 Places Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org Cades Cove Riding Stables Guided horse, carriage, and hay rides. 4035 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Walland, TN Phone: 865-448-6286 Cades Cove Visitors Center & Museum This center sits among preserved historic buildings representing an isolated farming community of the 1800s. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountain National Park 10042 Campground Drive Townsend, TN 37882 Phone: 865-448-2472 or 865-448-4108 Chilhowee Mountain Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Davy Crockett Riding Stables Guided horse rides. 505 Old Cades Cove Road P.O. Box 194 Townsend, TN 37882. Phone: 865-448-6411 Earthtide Gallery Features local and regional artwork, and classes and workshops in traditional mountain skills. 7645 Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend, TN Phone: 865-448-1106 E-mail: [email protected] Foothills Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Great Smoky Mountains National Park This park covers land in Tennessee and North Carolina. The visitor center near Gatlinburg has natural history exhibits; the visitor center near Cherokee, NC, has exhibits on mountain life in the late 1800s and a collection of farm buildings; and the visitor center near Townsend, TN, sits among preserved 19th-century historic buildings. The park has more than 800 miles of trails, and numerous special events occur during the year. 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone: 865-436-1200 Website: www.nps.gov/grsm/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 7 Hedgewood Gardens About 500 species of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and vines. Special programs available. 411 Bethel Church Road Townsend, TN Phone: 865-984-2052 K Collection of Catherine Girard Fine art gallery, including florals, wildlife, and mountain scenery. Free admission. 7720 Chestnut Hill Road Townsend, TN Phone: 865-448-6141 Kyker Bottoms Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Lee Roberson Gallery A cluster of restored log structures houses the work of Lee Roberson, a descendant of Cades Cove settlers and Cherokees. Free admission. 758 Wears Valley Road Townsend, TN Phone: 800-423-7341 or 865-448-2365 Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum A renovated depot, a restored engine, and interpretive displays. Free admission. 7747 East Lamar Alexander Parkway P.O. Box 211 Townsend, TN 37882 Phone: 423-448-2211 Porter Brakebill Farm Bed & Breakfast One hundred acres of horse riding area surround a home built around 1856. 803 Martin Mill Pike Rockford, TN 37853 Phone: 865-982-0200 Sam Houston Schoolhouse Sam Houston taught in this 1794 schoolhouse in 1812, when he was 18. The site includes a visitor center, museum, and gardens. 3650 Sam Houston School Road Maryville, TN 37804 Phone: 865-983-1550 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Smoky Mountain Bicycle Tours Guided and self-guided road and mountain bike tours. Maryville, TN Phone: 800-746-7791 E-mail: [email protected] Thompson-Brown House Built in the early 1800s. 309 South Washington P.O. Box 4093 Maryville, TN 37802-4093 Phone: 423-983-7660 Tuckaleechee Caverns Onyx formations, waterfalls, and large rooms. 825 Caverns Road P.O. Box 381 Townsend, TN 37882 Phone: 865-448-2274 Twin Valley Bed & Breakfast Horse Ranch Guided horse rides. 2848 Old Chilhowee Road Walland, TN 37886 Phone: 865-984-0980 Website: www.bbonline.com/tn/twinvalley/ Visitor Information Blount County Chamber of Commerce 201 South Washington Street Maryville, TN 37804-5728 Phone: 865-983-2241 Website: www.chamber.blount.tn.us Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau 7906 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend, TN 37882-4033 Phone: 800-525-6834 or 865-448-6134 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.smokymountains.org BRADLEY COUNTY - CLEVELAND December Events March Ocoee Story Fest Storytelling performances and workshops. Phone: 800-472-6588 or 423-472-6587 May Evening Shade Friday nights Performances by area musicians. Free admission. Cleveland, TN Phone: 800-472-6588 or 423-472-6587 August Cherokee Days of Recognition First Saturday and Sunday Cherokee crafts, food, storytelling, music, and dance. Free admission. Red Clay State Historical Park Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-478-0339 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/redclay/events.htm November Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-479-2476 or 423-344-7272 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org 19th-Century Cherokee Christmas First Sunday A living history program showing a Cherokee family preparing for and celebrating Christmas with their black and white neighbors. Red Clay State Historical Park Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-478-0339 www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/redclay/events.htm Places Apple Valley Orchard Apple orchard, cider mill, and bakery. Free admission. 351 Weese Road S.E. Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-472-3044 The Aquatic Wildlife Company A 24,000-gallon mariculture facility dedicated to the conservation of the area environment. Free admission. 5200 North Lee Highway Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-559-9000 Cherokee Chieftain A carving by sculptor Peter Toth. Free admission. Johnston Park Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-472-6587 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 8 Cherokee Scenic Loop Tour Beginning and ending in Cleveland, this tour highlights natural and historic sites in the area. Free brochure. Phone: 800-472-6588 or 423-472-6587 E-mail: [email protected] Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Cleveland Creative Arts Guild Features the work of local artists, writers, and actors. 805 20th Street Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-476-5827 Cleveland Downtown Historic Greenway Features historic downtown buildings. Free brochure. 2145 Keith Street Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-472-6587 or 423-479-1000 Hair Conrad Cabin Built by the Cherokee man Hair Conrad (or Tekahskeh in Cherokee) around 1804. To visit, call owner, Beth Neil. Phone: 423-476-8942 Lee University School of Music Hosts numerous musical and dramatic productions during the year. 1120 North Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-614-8000 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Museum Center at 5ive Points The River of Time exhibit shows how people have lived in the region during seven periods of history. The museum also features additional exhibits, archives, and programs. 200 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-339-5745 Website: www.museumcenter.org Primitive Settlement A collection of restored log cabins furnished with household and farm items used by pioneer settlers. 693 Kinser Road S.E. Cleveland, TN Phone: 423-476-5096 Red Clay State Historical Park In the mid-1800s, Cherokee leaders met in this area to attempt to keep their lands. The Federal government told them to move, and thus the "Trail of Tears" began. This park contains replicas of a Cherokee farmstead and Council House. An interpretive center contains exhibits, artifacts, and documents related to Cherokee history and culture. 1140 Red Clay Park Road S.W. Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-478-0339 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/redclay/ Ocoee Players Performances at the Museum Center at 5ive Points. Phone: 423-339-5745 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Cleveland/Bradley County Convention and Visitors Bureau 2145 Keith Street P.O. Box 2275 Cleveland, TN 37320-2275 Phone: 800-472-6588 or 423-472-6587 Fax: 423-472-2019 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.clevelandchamber.com CAMPBELL COUNTY - JACKSBORO November Events Bluegrass Get-Togethers Monday nights Bring your voice and instrument, or come to listen. LakeView Inn Caryville, TN Phone: 423-562-9456 Battle of Pine Mountain Civil War Reenactment Daily battles, historical demonstrations, and more. Collins Industrial Park Caryville, TN Phone: 423-566-0329 October Fall Fest Bluegrass, classic car show, boat show, and more. Cove Lake State Park Caryville, TN Phone: 423-566-9701 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ covelak/ Places Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-278-3248 Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 9 Cove Lake State Park Hundreds of Canada Geese feed on the lakeshore in winter. Devil's Race Trace, a steep pinnacle, provides a panoramic view. 110 Cove Lake Lane Caryville, TN 37714 Phone: 423-566-9701 Fax: 423-566-9717 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/covelak/ Indian Mountain State Park Developed on reclaimed strip mine land. Indian Mountain Road Jellico, TN 37762 Phone: 423-784-7958 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/indian/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Norris Lake Phone: 423-566-0329 Visitor Information Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-566-8557 Campbell County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 305 Jacksboro, TN 37757 Phone: 423-566-0329 Fax: 423-562-0535 E-mail: [email protected] Website: co.campbell.tn.us Jellico Tourism Office 104 North Main Street Jellico, TN 37762 Phone: 423-784-3275 CANNON COUNTY - WOODBURY Events Places Auburntown's Horseshows Emphasis on the Spotted Saddle Horse. Bryson's Show Arena 105 Ballpark Road Auburntown, TN 37016 Phone: 615-464-4774 or 615-464-4138 Arts Center of Cannon County Fine crafts, workshops, exhibitions, and community theater productions. Also home to the Robert Mason Historical Museum. Free admission. 1424 John Bragg Highway Woodbury, TN Phone: 800-235-9073 or 615-563-2787 Spring Good Old Days Music, entertainment, arts & crafts, and other activities. Woodbury, TN Phone: 615-563-2787 Website: www.wbry.com/festival.htm June Gassaway Homecoming First Saturday Phone: 615-563-2222 or 615-563-7338 July Woodbury Horse Show First Saturday Emphasis on the Tennessee Walking Horse. Phone: 615-563-2222 or 615-563-7338 Off Our Rocker Handcrafted doll and children's furniture. Free admission. 212 East Water Street Woodbury, TN Phone: 615-563-5751 Website: www.wtm2.com/offourrocker Readyville Mill Built after the Civil War to replace an earlier mill. Electric power was generated here in the 1920s. Old Murfreesboro Road Phone: 615-563-2222 or 615-563-7338 Short Mountain - Jim Cummins State Natural Area July/August Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Woodbury Chamber of Commerce 324 Doolittle Road P.O. Box 140 Woodbury, TN 37190 Phone: 615-563-2222 or 615-563-7338 Website: WBRY 1540 AM www.wbry.com This local radio station website has information and links related to Cannon County. Red Apple Days Ends on the first Saturday in August Woodbury, TN Phone: 615-563-2787 September Cornbread and Beans Days Last Saturday Phone: 615-563-2222 or 615-563-7338 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 10 © 2003 The Notgrass Company CARROLL COUNTY - HUNTINGDON Events September Heritage Festival Fourth weekend Arts and crafts, talent show, and other activities. Huntington, TN Phone: 731-986-2902 Places Billy O. Williams Museum Memorabilia from Carroll County and Mr. Williams, a former State poet-laureate. McLemoresville, TN Phone: 731-986-4563 Gordon Browning Museum & Genealogical Library Memorabilia from Governor Browning, plus genealogical research materials for Carroll and surrounding counties. 640 North Main Street McKenzie, TN 38201 Phone: 731-352-3510 Huntingdon Historical Museum Exhibits related to city and county history. Free admission. 19699 East Main Street Huntington, TN 38344 Phone: 731-986-3126 or 731-986-2900 Jarrell Switch Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Medicine Bow Ranch Horseback riding. 5220 Dollar Road Buena Vista, TN 38318 Phone: 731-586-7301 Fax: 731-586-2869 E-mail: [email protected] Natchez Trace Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-986-5351 or 731-423-5725 Visitor Information Huntingdon/Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 20740 East Main Street P.O. Box 726 Huntingdon, TN 38344 Phone: 731-986-4664 Fax: 731-986-2029 E-mail: [email protected] CARTER COUNTY - ELIZABETHTON May Events January Hardin's Rangers Garrison at Fort Watauga Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/ February Company of Overmountain Men Garrison at Fort Watauga Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm April Peter's Hollow Egg Fight Free admission. Peter's Hollow Phone: 423-547-3850 Wildflower Tours and Birdwalks Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm Miller Homestead Saturdays Most Saturdays, May through Sep. Storytelling, music, and arts. Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm Summer Concert Series Fridays and Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Old time bluegrass, clogging, storytelling, and more. Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 11 Muster at Fort Watauga Demonstrations of 18th-century American life and battle re-enactments. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm June Miller Homestead Saturdays (see May) Summer Concert Series (see May) Covered Bridge Festival Music, food, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Free admission. Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-547-3850 Nature Discovery Week Guided hikes, slide shows, and hands-on programs. Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm © 2003 The Notgrass Company Native American Festival First weekend Music, dance, arts, crafts, lectures, and demonstrations of Native American and especially Cherokee culture. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm Jim & Jesse's Bluegrass Festival Second weekend Slagle's Pasture Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-547-3850 Rhododendron Festival Third weekend Appalachian crafts, music, dancing, and food during the peak blooming of the mountain Rhododendrons. Free admission. Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm July Miller Homestead Saturdays (see May) Summer Concert Series (see May) "The Wataugans" Outdoor Drama A drama illustrating the settlement of Northeast Tennessee. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm Butterfly Count Third weekend Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm September Miller Homestead Saturdays (see May) Summer Concert Series (see May) Fort Watauga Knap-In Demonstrations of how Native Americans made tools and how they made and used weapons. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm Overmountain Victory Trail Celebration and March Demonstration of 18th-century shooting and battle tactics and a celebration and recreation of the muster before and march to the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm Fall Festival Third weekend Autumn handicrafts, craft demonstrations, food, music, and contests. Roan Mountain State Park Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/events.htm November Thanksgiving Garrison at Fort Watauga The Company of Overmountain Men recreate an 18th-century Thanksgiving. Free admission. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm December August Miller Homestead Saturdays (see May) Madrigal Dinners Milligan College Milligan College, TN Phone: 423-547-3850 Summer Concert Series (see May) Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 12 Christmas Garrison at Fort Watauga The Company of Overmountain Men recreate an 18th-century Christmas. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-5808 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/events.htm Christmas at the Carter Mansion Candlelight tours, music, and refreshments in 18th-century style. Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-6140 or 423-543-5808 Places Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org B-Cliff Whitewater Rafting Guided trips on the Watauga River. 390 Wilbur Dam Road Elizabethton, TN 37644 Phone: 423-542-2262 Doe River Covered Bridge Heavy oak planks, hand-forged nails, and treated spikes have maintained the appearance and function of this 1882 bridge. Free admission. Off Highway 19 East Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-547-3850 Carter Mansion John Carter was a leader in the Watauga Association and Carter County was named for his son, Landon. Their family built this house around 1780, making it the oldest frame house in Tennessee. Free admission. 1013 Broad Street Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-543-6140 or 423-543-5808 Cherokee National Forest Watauga Ranger Station 246 Highway 91 Elizabethton, TN 37643 Phone: 423-542-2942 Fax: 423-542-6739 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area Mary McKeehan Patton Grave Mary Patton produced gun power for the Overmountain Men to take to the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780. Patton-Simmons Cemetery Sycamore Shoals, TN Phone: 423-547-3850 Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Follows the path that the Overmountain Men took on their way to the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina, in 1780. 1651 West Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 37643 Phone: 423-543-5808 Roan Mountain State Park Features nearby high mountain peaks and a 10 mile stretch of "Grassy Balds.” The Dave Miller Homestead illustrates mountain life around the turn of the 20th century. In June the red flowers of the Catawba Rhododendron burst into bloom on the mountains. 1015 Highway 143 Roan Mountain, TN 37667 Phone: 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/roanmtn/ Sheltering Rock The Overmountain Men camped under this rock on their way to the Battle of King's Mountain. Roan Mountain, TN Phone: 423-547-3850 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Sycamore Shoals was the first permanent American settlement outside the 13 colonies. Overmountain Men mustered here on their way to the 1780 Battle of King's Mountain. The park features a reconstructed Fort Watauga and a museum. 1651 West Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 37643 Phone: 423-543-5808 Fax: 423-543-0078 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sycamore/ Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Watauga and Wilbur Dams Wilbur Dam was built around 1912 and purchased by TVA in 1945. Watauga Dam was completed in 1948, and it is 950 feet long and 331 feet high. Free admission. Wilbur/Siam Roads Elizabethton, TN Phone: 423-239-2000 or 423-735-1500 Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area Visitor Information Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council P.O. Box 190 500 Highway 19E Bypass Elizabethton, TN 37644 Phone: 423-547-3850 Fax: 423-547-3854 Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com CHEATHAM COUNTY - ASHLAND CITY June Events April Walk on the Wildside Guided and self-guided tours to see wildflowers and birds. Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-2655 or 615-792-4211 Cheatham Wildlife Trail Rides Solo and group rides. Cheatham Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-792-3500 or 615-792-4810 Kingston Springs Garden Tour An outdoor tour of gardens in Southern Cheatham County. Phone: 615-746-0400 October Oktoberfest Food, music, dancing, and more. Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-2666 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Places Borum's Pond A designated waterfowl resting area. Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-6722 Cheatham County Courthouse Completed in 1857. 100 Public Square Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-4316 Cheatham Lake and Dam 1798 Cheatham Dam Road Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-3715 or 615-792-5697 13 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area Twenty thousand acres with trails, hunting, and public shooting and archery ranges. Free admission. Phone: 615-792-4510 Cheatham Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-792-4810 or 615-792-4510 Civil War Railroad Several military sites lie along the railroad that passes through Cheatham, Dickson, and Humphreys Counties, generally following the course of Highway 70. Many of the sites are on private property, so you must get permission to visit them. Free brochure. Phone: 615-792-6722 Comfort Pottery Demonstrations, studio tours, and classes are available at this pottery shop. 5430 B Highway 41-A Joelton, TN 37080 Phone: 615-746-4448 Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail A "rails-to-trails" project winding between bluffs, creeks, lakes, and marshes. Open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Free admission. Chapmansboro Road Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-4211 Website: www.cheatham.org/trail/index.htm Timothy Demonbreun Grave Site Timothy Demonbreun was considered one of the earliest European settlers in Middle Tennessee. The homesite of his son John Baptist Demonbreun is nearby. Marrowbone Creek Road Ashland City, TN Harpeth Clock and Quilt Company Features a large selection of floor, mantel, and wall clocks, and quilting supplies. 462 Highway 70 P.O. Box 40 Pegram, TN 37143 Phone: 800-238-4284 or 615-646-0938 Fax: 615-646-5702 Harpeth Scenic River & Narrows State Historic Park Around 1818, Montgomery Bell planned a 290-foot tunnel through a limestone ridge that would provide a waterfall with enough power to operate an iron manufacturing mill. Slaves dug the tunnel using black powder and hand tools. Group tours are available. Kingston Springs, TN 37887 Phone: 615-797-9051 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/harpeth/ Harpeth River Enjoy canoeing on this scenic waterway. The following canoe rental businesses are located on Highway 70 in Kingston Springs. Phone: 615-646-7124 Foggy Bottom Canoe Rentals Phone: 615-952-4062 Tip-A-Canoe Canoe Rentals Phone: 800-550-5810 or 615-952-2674 Pizza Shack and Canoe Rentals Phone: 615-952-2222 The Honey House Observation hives show worker bees making honey and the queen bee laying eggs. A video teaches about bees and how they gather nectar. 1241 Substation Road Pleasant View, TN Phone: 615-746-5398 Lacy-Roo Stables Horseback lessons and trail rides. 1080 Little Marrowbone Road Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-2548 Log House Erected in the early 1800s and first used as a church meeting house, this cabin later hosted meetings of County officials during the organization of the County. It was moved to its present site in the early 1900s. 111 Elizabeth Street Ashland City, TN Mound Bottom Historic Site Native Americans lived here for several hundred years before Columbus came to North America. Signs of their culture remain intact. Tours available by request. Cedar Hill Road P.O. Box 454 Kingston Springs, TN 37082 Phone: 615-797-9052 or 615-662-1366 Sam's Creek Springs Used as a resort area in the early 1800s. Deerfoot Drive off Route 249 Phone: 615-792-6722 Stratton's A 50s-style restaurant with memorabilia lining the walls. 201 South Main Street Ashland City, TN Phone: 615-792-9177 Sycamore Mills This site once contained a cotton factory, a saw mill, and a power mill which played a role in the Civil War. An old stone dam and a bridge are still present. Off Highway 49 near Girl Scout camp. Phone: 615-792-6722 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Marvel Low House Built in 1798 and used as a stagecoach stop between Nashville and Clarksville. Pleasant View, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 14 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Visitor Information Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce 605A North Main Street P.O. Box 354 Ashland City, TN 37015 Phone: 615-792-6722 Fax: 615-792-5001 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cheatham.org CHESTER COUNTY - HENDERSON Events Places June Frontier Days Old-fashioned games and events, a horse show, and a non-motorized parade. Chickasaw State Park Henderson, TN Phone: 731-989-5141 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/chicksaw/events.htm Chickasaw State Park 20 Cabin Lane Henderson, TN 38340 Phone: 731-989-5141 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/chicksaw/ Chickasaw Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Visitor Information Henderson-Chester County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 683 Henderson, TN 38019 Phone: 731-476-9727 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www2.wtnnet.com/wtnnet/hender sonnet/Chamber/default.html Website: HendersonNet/Chester County www2.wtnnet.com/wtnnet/hender sonnet/default.html September Chester County Barbecue Festival Food, arts & crafts, entertainment, talent show, and more. Free admission. Henderson, TN Phone: 731-989-5222 CLAIBORNE COUNTY - TAZEWELL Summer Events Spring Encampment of the Severed Union Musket and cannon demonstrations, and live period music. Cumberland Gap, TN Appalachian Reflections Square dancing, cross-cut sawing contest, and fiddling competitions. Cumberland Gap, TN Tunnel Run Car Show Classic cars and trucks. Harrogate, TN Phone: 423-869-0211 June Folk Fest and Heritage Days Cumberland Gap, TN September Fall Bluegrass Jam Cumberland Gap, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 15 Fall Colonial Trade Faire Period activities and exhibitions. Cumberland Gap, TN October Scots-Irish-English Days Bagpiping, clogging, pumpkin painting, and more. Cumberland Gap, TN December Victorian Christmas Cumberland Gap, TN © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places Abraham Lincoln Museum Over twenty thousand books, manuscripts, photographs, paintings, sculptures, and other items related to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Lincoln Memorial University Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752 Phone: 423-869-6235 Website: www.lmunet.edu/museum/ Cumberland Gap General Store The original glass barn of the South. Free admission. 503 Colwyn Avenue Cumberland Gap, TN Phone: 423-869-2282 Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Located where the states of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee come together, the Cumberland Gap was a major thoroughfare for American pioneers around the turn of the 19th century. Besides the natural beauty, attractions include the exhibits and artifacts in the Visitor Center, and a restored mountain community. Free admission. US Highway 25E South P.O. Box 1848 Middlesboro, KY 965 Phone: 606-248-2817 Fax: 606-248-7276 Website: www.nps.gov/cuga/ Hensley Settlement A collection of restored buildings from the early 1900s. Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Phone: 606-248-2817 The Old Drugstore & Antiques Old-fashioned fountain and fixtures with crafts, novelties, and antiques. 515 Colwyn Avenue Cumberland Gap, TN Phone: 423-869-0455 Powell River Preserve State Natural Area Speedwell Academy Founded in 1827 by George Shutter, a German immigrant, and used as a headquarters and hospital during the Civil War. Free admission. 220 Academy Road Speedwell, TN Phone: 423-869-3414 or 423-562-1280 Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. A guide is available. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Towne of Cumberland Gap A walking tour guide is available for this community. Colwyn Street Cumberland Gap, TN Phone: 800-423-3660 or 423-869-3860 Visitor Information Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 332 Tazewell, TN 37879 Phone: 423-626-4149 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.claibornecounty.com Cumberland Gap Chamber of Commerce Phone: 800-423-3660 or 423-869-3860 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cumberlandgaptn.com Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.netta.com CLAY COUNTY - CELINA Events August Homecoming Days First weekend Music, arts and crafts, and more. Celina, TN Phone: 931-243-3338 Places Clay County Courthouse The second oldest working courthouse in Tennessee. Local whittlers work nearby and Amish sell goods on the square. Celina, TN Phone: 931-243-2161 E-mail: [email protected] Clay County Museum & Cordell Hull's First Law Office County artifacts and Indian relics. Free admission. 805 Brown Street Celina, TN 38551 Phone: 931-243-4220 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 16 Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park and Marina The construction of Dale Hollow Dam created Dale Hollow Lake in the 1940s. Free admission. 6371 State Park Road Bow, KY 42717 Phone: 800-325-2282 or 502-433-7431 Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery Produces Rainbow, Brown, and Lake Trout. Tours available. Free admission. 50 Fish Hatchery Road Celina, TN 38551 Phone: 931-243-2433 Fax: 931-243-3962 © 2003 The Notgrass Company E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/dalehollow/ Free Hill(s) Community Before the Civil War, a woman named Virginia Hill brought her slaves from North Carolina to this site, settled them on 2,000 acres, and freed them. The free slaves took her surname and the community became Free Hill(s). Off Highway 53 Red Oak Ridge Hiking and Riding Trail Eighteen miles of trails. 5050 Dale Hollow Dam Road Celina, TN 38551 Phone: 931-243-3136 Visitor Information Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Website: Clay County, Tennessee www.wwns.com/usatowns/tn/ counties/clay/ Clay County Chamber of Commerce 476 Brown Street Celina, TN 38551 Phone: 931-243-3338 COCKE COUNTY - NEWPORT October Events May Ramp Festival First Sunday Celebrates the ramp, an onion-like vegetable that grows in the mountains of East Tennessee, with bluegrass music, food, crafts, and more. Cosby, TN Phone: 423-625-9675 June Smoky Mountain Antique Engine & Tractor Show Cocke County Fairgrounds Phone: 423-623-0924 Dulcimer and Harp Convention Musical workshops, storytelling, and concerts. Free admission. Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-5543 R. A. Bright's Professional Rodeo Phone: 423-623-6169 Bluegrass Jam Newport City Park Newport, TN August Christy Mission Homecoming Del Rio, TN Phone: 423-487-2648 September Labor Day Celebration Music, storytelling, food, and other entertainment at Christy Mission. Del Rio, TN Phone: 423-487-2648 On Cosby Festival and Drama Bluegrass music, craft demonstrations, a dramatic production, and other activities portray Appalachian life and culture. Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-5700 Newport Harvest Street Festival Pioneer demonstrations, games, entertainment, and more. Free admission. Newport, TN Phone: 423-623-7201 E-mail: [email protected] December Mimosa Manor Tours December Newport, TN Phone: 423-623-4228 Places Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org Bell/Eisenhower House Built around 1850 by Benjamin Franklin Bell. It has six porches and stained glass windows. Parrottsville, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 17 "Christy" Boarding House and Mission Site Author Catherine Marshall based the book Christy on the experiences of her mother, Leonora Whitaker Woods, who stayed at the Burnett Boarding House when she first arrived from North Carolina as a mission teacher. The mission site is located a few miles away on an unpaved road. Guided tours available. Del Rio and Chapel Hollow, TN Phone: 423-487-2648 Deerfoot Quilts Appalachian arts and crafts, and Native American folklore, plus workshops and training sessions. Free admission. 3020 Cosby Highway Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-5798 English Mountain Llama Treks Guided one day and multi-day hikes with pack llamas. 738 English Mountain Road Newport, TN Phone: 423-623-5274 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hikinginthesmokies.com Faubion Cemetery John Faubion (1776-1869) was a Quaker and member of the Big Pigeon Primitive Baptist Church, the first church in Cocke County. The cemetery contains graves divided by early settlers and slaves. Parrottsville, TN French Broad Outpost Ranch © 2003 The Notgrass Company A working farm offering guided horseback rides and rafting trips. 461 Old River Road Del Rio, TN 37727 Phone: 800-995-7678 or 423-487-3120 The Front Porch Bluegrass music on Friday and Saturday nights. Free admission. 2912 Cosby Highway Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-2875 Gilliland/O'Dell House Built in 1814 by Abel Gilliland. Del Rio, TN Grace Moore Birthplace A marker identifies the birthplace of Grace Moore, an opera, radio, and cinema star. Del Rio, TN Great Smoky Mountains National Park This park covers land in Tennessee and North Carolina. The visitor center near Gatlinburg has natural history exhibits, the visitor center near Cherokee, NC, has exhibits on mountain life in the late 1800s and a collection of historic farm buildings, and visitor center near Townsend, TN, sits among preserved 19thcentury historic buildings. The park has more than 800 miles of trails, and numerous special events occur during the year. 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone: 865-436-1200 Website: www.nps.gov/grsm/ Harned's Chapel Church Established around 1880. Parrottsville, TN Hillbilly's Music Barn Bluegrass music and traditional dance on Saturday nights. Free admission. 1580 Norwood Town Road Del Rio, TN Phone: 423-487-5541 Joan Beaver Studio Artist of historical prints of buildings and trains, and a dollmaker. 249 North Highway 340 Parrottsville, TN 37843 Phone: 423-623-0035 Kyle Carver Orchards Grows many varieties of apples and other fruit. 3460 Cosby Highway Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-2419 Mimosa Manor Built in 1919. Guided tour available. Newport, TN Phone: 423-623-4228 Mountain Musicrafts Workshops and training for building and playing traditional Appalachian instruments. 267 South Highway 32 Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-5543 Natural Bridge Crossed by Highway 430, this bridge is 50 feet wide and 150 feet long, and it rises 15 feet above the creek. Parrottsville, TN Newport City Hall Portions built in 1868. Newport, TN Newport/Cocke County Museum Exhibits about Grace Moore, Governor Ben Hooper, and native animals, plus an antique kitchen and tools. Free admission. 433 Prospect Avenue Newport, TN Phone: 423-625-7304 or 423-623-7201 Newport Grammar School With portions dating back to 1898, this is the oldest continuously used government school building in Tennessee. Newport, TN Old Stokely Brothers Headquarters The Stokely family began canning tomatoes for sale around 1900. By 1941 the company had 34 factories in 14 states. This building was the office of the Stokely plant. Newport, TN Oven Creek Methodist Church Established with a log building in 1840, the present building dates from 1880. The cemetery was established in 1820. Parrottsville, TN Rankin Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Rhyne Clock Company Rhyne Grandfather Clocks are produced at this factory. Free admission. 211 West Main Street Newport, TN Phone: 423-623-2324 E-mail: [email protected] Rhyne-Valentine Culture Center Features additional information about area sites. Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-5700 Salem Lutheran Church & Cemetery Organized in 1845. The cemetery contains the graves of early settlers. Parrottsville, TN Smoke Walker Bike & Hikes Guided hiking and biking tours, and river rafting. 4860 Big Creek Road Hartford, TN Phone: 423-487-5721 Smoky Mountain Heritage Tour A self-guided auto tour highlights historic buildings and sites in the county. Free brochure. Phone: 423-625-9675 Smoky Mountain Information Center Regional information for Cosby and the Smoky Mountain Valley. Features weekend music festivals and a moonshine still display. Free admission. 4381 Cosby Highway Cosby, TN Phone: 423-487-5700 Stokely Home Built around 1880 by Marvel N. Stokely, a descendant of one of the first two white settlers in the area. Newport, TN Swaggerty Fort Built around 1787, this is one of only two original blockhouses in Tennessee. Attributed to James Swaggerty. Parrottsville, TN Pinehurst Built in 1843 by James Burnett. Del Rio, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 18 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Whisperwood Chapel A hand-hewn chapel with handmade benches. Free admission. 166 Middle Creek Road Cosby, TN Phone: 800-962-2246 or 423-487-4000 Whitewater Rafting Several companies guide excursions on the Pigeon River. Hartford, TN Phone: 423-625-9675 Website: www.cockecounty.com/activities/ rafting.htm Yett/Ellison House Built in 1857 by Hamilton Yett. The Ellison family patriarch served as Sheriff and sometimes kept prisoners in the outbuildings behind the house. Parrottsville, TN Visitor Information Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce 433B Propsect Newport, TN 37821 Phone: 423-623-7201 Fax: 423-623-7216 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cockecounty.org Newport/Cocke County Tourism Council 360 East Main Street, Suite 141 Newport, TN 37821 Phone: 423-625-9675 Fax: 423-623-8792 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cockecounty.com COFFEE COUNTY - MANCHESTER Events May Fine Arts Festival Tullahoma Fine Arts Center/Regional Art Museum Tullahoma, TN Phone: 931-455-1234 E-mail: [email protected] Flintknapping Workshop First weekend Old Stone Fort State Park Manchester, TN Phone: 931-723-5073 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/stoneft/events.htm June Paul Pyle Dulcimer Festival Tullahoma, TN Phone: 931-455-5497 August Flintknapping Workshop Third weekend Old Stone Fort State Park Manchester, TN Phone: 931-723-5073 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/stoneft/events.htm Places AEDC and Woods Reservoir Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-967-6101 Arnold Engineering Development Center & Arnold Air Force Base Aerospace testing has been performed here since the 1950's. It is the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation facilities in the world. It provides testing for the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial and international customers. Tours are available. Phone: 931-454-3000 Website: www.arnold.af.mil Arrowheads to Aerospace Museum Lionel trains, toys, Indian artifacts, Civil War and World War I and II exhibits, and a country store. 24 Campground Road Manchester, TN 37355 Phone: 931-723-1323 or 931-728-1829 Bark Camp Barrens Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 19 Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery The Spencer Repeating Rifle was first used in combat at the Battle of Hoover's Gap here. This was the first Confederate cemetery in the South, and the site has monuments and historical markers. The Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour begins here. Beech Grove, TN Beech Staggerwing Museum Celebrates the Beechcraft Staggerwing aircraft. Highway 130 East Tullahoma, TN Phone: 931-455-1974 Church Street Historic District Manchester, TN Phone: 931-728-7635 Coffee County Courthouse Houses the Coffee County Historical Society, which maintains historical and genealogical research materials and information. Courthouse Square Manchester, TN Phone: 931-723-5132 Foothills Crafts Arts and crafts association that features creations in glass, fiber, wood, clay, and metal. Free admission. 418 Woodbury Highway Manchester, TN Phone: 931-728-9236 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Historic Depot District Tullahoma, TN Phone: 931-454-9446 Manchester Arts Center Features a gallery with monthly exhibits, a dance studio, and a theater. 909 Hillsboro Boulevard Manchester, TN Phone: 931-728-7688 or 931-728-3434 May Prairie State Natural Area Old Stone Fort State Park The Old Stone Fort is an American Indian ceremonial site consisting of mounds and walls that date back several hundred years. The Visitor Center includes exhibits about the history, archaeology, and legends surrounding the fort and its builders. 732 Stone Fort Drive Manchester, TN 37855 Phone: 931-723-5073 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/stoneft/ Normandy Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Rutledge Falls Ice-cold springs feed this waterfall between Manchester and Tullahoma off Highway 55. Look for the signs for Rutledge Falls Baptist Church. Short Springs State Natural Area South Jackson Civic Center and Mitchell Museum Features local and regional history exhibits, and plays and musical performances. Phone: 931-455-0620 Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Between June 23 and July 4 of 1863, Union forces battled the Confederates back toward Chattanooga. This 130-mile driving tour highlights several sites in Coffee, Bedford, Franklin, and Grundy counties that relate to the conflict. The tour begins in Beech Grove, Coffee County, and ends in Monteagle, Grundy County. Free brochure. Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm Northside Clocks Over 300 clocks, sales, and service. Manchester, TN Phone: 931-728-4307 Tullahoma Fine Arts Center/Regional Art Museum Regional exhibits and rotating national exhibits. 401 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 931-455-1234 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tennesseetourist.com/tfac Visitor Information Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce 135 West Lincoln P.O. Box 1205 Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 931-455-5497 Fax: 931-455-5350 E-mail: [email protected] Tennessee's Backroads Heritage An organization composed of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, and Moore Counties, and the Cumberland Mountain area spreading from Monteagle to Beersheba Springs. 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm Website: Manchester, Tennessee www.manchestertn.org CROCKETT COUNTY - ALAMO Events August West Tennessee Cotton Festival Arts and crafts, entertainment, food, rides, and more. Crockett Mills, TN Phone: 731-696-5120 Places Horns Bluff Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-696-3197 Cotton Museum Articles and equipment related to the production and harvesting of cotton dating back to the late 1800s. Free admission. Highway 412 Alamo, TN Phone: 731-663-3319 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 20 Visitor Information Crockett County Chamber of Commerce 320 Bells St. Alamo, TN 38001 Phone: 731-696-5120 Fax: 731-696-4855 © 2003 The Notgrass Company CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CROSSVILLE August Events March Fireside Tales Folk tales and Appalachian stories. Cumberland Mountain State Park Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-6138 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cumbmtn/events.htm April Depot Days and Fine Arts Festival Fine arts, demonstrations, music, Homestead tours, and more. Free admission. Crossville, TN Phone: 931-456-6255 May Herb and Medicinal Plant Walk Cumberland Mountain State Park Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-6138 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cumbmtn/events.htm May Concerts in the Park May through October Cumberland Mountain State Park Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-6138 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cumbmtn/events.htm Summer TennFest A festival celebrating music, dance, theatre, and arts and crafts. Cumberland County Playhouse Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-5000 June Concerts in the Park (see May) July Concerts in the Park (see May) 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org/worlds.htm Concerts in the Park (see May) September Concerts in the Park (see May) October Concerts in the Park (see May) Pioneer Day on the Mountain Demonstrations, clogging, quilting, entertainment, and more. Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-7416 Places Catoosa Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-456-2479 Crossville Depot Sgt. Alvin C. York was welcomed home at this site in 1921. Free admission. 14 North Street Crossville, TN Phone: 931-456-2586 Cumberland County Playhouse Features professionally-produced musicals, plays, and concerts. 221 Tennessee Avenue P.O. Box 484 Crossville, TN 38557 Phone: 931-484-5000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccplayhouse.com Cumberland General Store With the appearance of an old-time general store, this business offers old-time merchandise. Free admission. 1 Highway 68 Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-8481 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 21 Cumberland Homesteads Tower Museum The Cumberland Homesteads was a New Deal project during the Great Depression. This tower, built in 1937-38, served as the headquarters. It now contains photos, documents, and artifacts from the 1930s and 1940s. Free admission for "school groups." 96 Highway 68 Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: 931-456-9663 Cumberland Mountain State Park 24 Office Drive Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: 800-250-8618 or 931-484-6138 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cumbmtn/ Fairfield Glade Resort Guided horse and pony rides and "Western Nights". 7703 Chestnut Hill Road Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: 931-484-0110 Keyes-Harrison Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Mount Roosevelt State Forest and Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Ozone Falls State Natural Area Hiking, rappelling, and naturalist activities near the waterfall. Highway 70E Crossville, TN Phone: 931-484-6138 Pioneer Hall Museum Houses memorabilia from the Pleasant Hill Academy and the county's first hospital, which was founded by physician May Wharton. 46 East Main Street Pleasant Hill, TN Phone: 800-987-7772 or 931-484-8444 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Polly Page's Mountain Crafts Produces carvings of figures from Tennessee history out of red cedar. Free admission. Glade Creek Road Pleasant Hill, TN Phone: 931-277-3402 Visitor Information Greater Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce 34 South Main Street Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: 800-987-7772 or 931-484-8444 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.crossville.com/thechamber/ Cumberlands of Tennessee Heritage Trail P.O. Box 8 Rugby, TN 37733 Phone: 423-628-2441 Website: www.cumberlands.org Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 DAVIDSON COUNTY - NASHVILLE Events Great Performances at Vanderbilt Musical and theatrical presentations. Langford Auditorium Nashville, TN Phone: 615-322-2471 Lipscomb University School of Music Performances by the University Jazz Band, A Cappella Singers, and other groups. Free admission. Nashville, TN Phone: 615-269-1000, ext. 2258 Nashville Symphony Series Classical and pops performances. Tennessee Performing Arts Center Nashville, TN Phone: 615-255-5600 Performing Arts Series Music, dance, and theater presentations. Free admission. Centennial, Riverfront, and other parks Nashville, TN Phone: 615-862-8424 Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Saturdays Special family activities. Cheekwood Nashville, TN Phone: 615-356-8000 January Chet Atkins' Musicians Days Music from national and international artists. Nashville, TN Phone: 615-256-9596 Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans January 8 Free admission. The Hermitage Hermitage, TN Phone: 615-889-2941 Twelfth Night Celebration (see December) February Ukrainian Eggs and Seasonal Art Displays The Upper Room Chapel and Museum Nashville, TN Phone: 615-340-7207 March Living History Encampment Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 President Andrew Jackson's Birthday March 15 Reduced admission. The Hermitage Hermitage, TN Phone: 615-889-2941 "Telling Her Story" Sundays Travellers Rest Nashville, TN Phone: 615-832-8197 Ukrainian Eggs and Seasonal Art Displays (see February) Spring Tennessee Crafts Festival Contemporary and traditional Tennessee crafts, demonstrations, and live music. Free admission. Centennial Park Nashville, TN Phone: 615-665-0502 Running of the Iroquois Memorial Steeplechase The nation's oldest, continuouslyrun, weight-for-age steeplechase. Percy Warner Park Nashville, TN Phone: 615-322-7284 or 615-343-4321 April Cheekwood Summer Music Series April through October Features local musicians. Cheekwood Nashville, TN Phone: 615-356-8000 Shelby Mustang Car Club Show Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-7979 Ukrainian Eggs and Seasonal Art Displays (see February) Victorian Easter (see March) Wildflower Fair Cheekwood Nashville, TN Phone: 615-356-8000 Victorian Easter Belle Meade Plantation Nashville, TN Phone: 800-270-3991 or 615-365-0501 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 22 © 2003 The Notgrass Company May Cheekwood Summer Music Series (see April) Edgefield Tour of Homes Tour Victorian townhomes, cottages, craftsman bungalows, contemporary condos, and historic churches in one of Nashville's oldest neighborhoods. Historic Edgefield Nashville, TN Phone: 615-228-8584 Living History Encampment Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Sundays Belle Meade Plantation and The Hermitage Phone: 615-386-7500 Colonial Fair First weekend Period music, food, games, demonstrations, and handcrafted items such as furniture, baskets, and copperware. Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 Rural Life Festival Second week Tennessee Agricultural Museum Nashville, TN Phone: 615-837-5197 June Balloon Classic More than 50 hot-air balloons and live music. Edwin Warner Park Nashville, TN Phone: 615-329-7807 Cheekwood Summer Music Series (see April) International Country Music Fan Fair Live shows, exhibits, autograph sessions, and more. Tennessee State Fairgrounds Nashville, TN Phone: 615-889-7503 Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Sundays (see May) Celtic Music Festival Father's Day Irish step dancers, bagpipes, highland dancers, and contemporary and traditional Celtic music. Travellers Rest Nashville, TN Phone: 615-832-8197 July Cheekwood Summer Music Series (see April) Celebration of Culture People from various cultures share their heritage through music, dance, art, storytelling, educational activities, crafts, and food. Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum Nashville, TN Phone: 615-340-7463 Living History Encampment Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Sundays (see May) August Americana Summer Sampler Craft, Folk Art, and Antique Show August Folk art show, seminars, demonstrations, and entertainment. Tennessee State Fairgrounds Nashville, TN Phone: 615-227-2080 Cheekwood Summer Music Series (see April) Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Sundays (see May) September African Street Festival Family-oriented festival with exotic foods, poetry, rap, reggae, blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, drama, storytelling, art, fashion, and lectures. TSU Main Campus Nashville, TN Phone: 615-299-0412 or 615-963-5561 Bowen House Vintage Auto Expo Bowen-Campbell House Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-0566 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 23 Cheekwood Summer Music Series (see April) Hermitage Harvest Fair Plantation harvest activities, storytelling, traditional music, special tours, and more. The Hermitage Hermitage, TN Phone: 615-889-2941 Italian Street Fair Food, markets, entertainment, arts and crafts, and games. Free admission. Centennial Park Nashville, TN Phone: 615-255-5600 Living History Encampment Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 Tennessee State Fair Exhibits, rides, shows, competitions, and more. Tennessee State Fairgrounds Nashville, TN Phone: 615-862-8980 Fall Tennessee Crafts Festival Contemporary and traditional Tennessee crafts, demonstrations, and live music. Free admission. Centennial Park Nashville, TN Phone: 615-665-0502 October Cheekwood Summer Music Series (see April) Fall Music Festival Country, gospel, jazz, and bluegrass. Free admission. Moss Wright Park Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-7979 Living History Encampment Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 NAIA Pow Wow and Fall Festival Native Americans from throughout the United States and Canada come together for dancing, fine arts and crafts displays, storytelling, demonstrations, and food from different tribes. Hermitage Landing Nashville, TN Phone: 615-726-0806 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Oktoberfest Live German music, polka dancing, strolling accordion players, German clowns, German food and beverages, and booths with German and American crafts. Free admission. Nashville, TN Phone: 615-256-2729 Southern Festival of Books Author readings, panel discussions, children's authors and activities, book signings, and book sales. Free admission. War Memorial Plaza Nashville, TN Phone: 615-320-7001 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tn-humanities.org Civil War Re-enactment First Saturday Learn about life for enlisted men, officers, and civilians during the Civil War. Period music, crafters, and children's activities. Travellers Rest Nashville, TN Phone: 615-832-8197 Music and Molasses Festival Third weekend Tennessee Agricultural Museum Nashville, TN Phone: 615-837-5197 November Americana Christmas Sampler Craft, Folk Art, and Antique Show Folk art show, seminars, demonstrations, and entertainment. Tennessee State Fairgrounds Nashville, TN Phone: 615-227-2080 Christmas at Belmont After Thanksgiving to New Year's Day Victorian holiday decorations. Belmont Mansion Nashville, TN Phone: 615-460-5459 Nativity Display One hundred scenes. The Upper Room Chapel and Museum Nashville, TN Phone: 615-340-7207 Victorian Thanksgiving Belle Meade Plantation Nashville, TN Phone: 800-270-3991 or 615-365-0501 Victorian Christmas Day after Thanksgiving through New Year Belle Meade Plantation Nashville, TN Phone: 800-270-3991 or 615-365-0501 Trees of Christmas November and December Numerous trees with ornaments featuring countries and Christmas lore from around the world. Cheekwood Nashville, TN Phone: 615-353-2150 or 615-356-8000 December Bowen Plantation Christmas Open House Bowen-Campbell House Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-0566 Christmas at Belmont (see November) Living History Encampment Mansker's Station Goodlettsville, TN Phone: 615-859-3678 Nativity Display (see November) Tribute to African Americans in the Battle of Nashville Lecture, memorabilia, tours, and memorial ceremony. Free admission. Nashville, TN Phone: 615-963-5561 or 615-299-0412 Twelfth Night Celebration Travellers Rest Nashville, TN Phone: 615-832-8197 Fax: 615-832-8169 Victorian Christmas (see November) Places Aaron Douglas Gallery Features African American art, masks, musical instruments, and ceremonial objects. Free admission. Fisk University Library 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-329-8720 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 24 The Arts Company Rotating gallery with photography, painting, sculpture, and folk art. 215 5th Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-254-2040 Belle Meade Plantation During the 19th century, this was one of America's top thoroughbred horse farms, and General Chalmers used the 1850 home as his headquarters during the Civil War Battle of Nashville. The plantation also features a carriage house and stables, a 1790s log cabin, an 1820s smokehouse, and other outbuildings. 5025 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205-2801 Phone: 800-270-3991 or 615-356-0501 E-mail: [email protected] Belmont Mansion Adelicia Acklen built this mansion in 1850 as her summer home. Sixteen fully furnished rooms display a collection of original and Victorian furnishings, artwork, and statues. Belmont University 1900 Belmont Boulevard Box A-39 Nashville, TN 37212-3757 Phone: 615-460-5459 or 615-269-9537 Bicentennial Mall State Park Located in downtown Nashville, this park features numerous memorials and markers, including a 200-foot granite map of Tennessee, a railway trestle, fountains representing the major state rivers, a walkway of Tennessee counties, a World War II memorial, a Civilian Conservation Corps memorial, a 1,400-foot Wall of History, and a ninety-five bell carillon. Free admission. James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN Phone: 615-741-5280 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bicenmal/ Bowen-Campbell House The oldest brick house in Middle Tennessee, completed in 1787. Decorated with period furnishings and interpreted by costumed guides. Moss Wright Park 745 Caldwell Road P.O. Box 781 Goodlettsville, TN 37070 Phone: 615-859-3678 or 615-859-0766 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Buchanan Log House 2910 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-871-4524 The Camp at Biota Guided horse rides and wagon rides. Biota Trail Joelton, TN 37080 Phone: 615-876-6062 Capers Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Founded in 1832. 319 15th Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-329-2082 Cumberland Gallery Exhibits of established and emerging artists, mostly from the Tennessee and the Southeast. Free admission. 4107 Hillsboro Circle Nashville, TN Phone: 615-297-0296 E-mail: [email protected] Cumberland Science Museum and Sudekum Planetarium Learn about natural and physical science with hands-on exhibits, shows, and demonstrations. 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-862-5160 Carl Van Vechten Gallery of Art Paintings, sculptures, watercolors, drawings, prints, and photographs in the Stieglitz Collection of Modern Art and other special exhibits. Featured artists include Picasso, Cezanne, Rivera, Marin, Hartley, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Dove, O'Keefe, and Stieglitz. Free admission. Fisk University Corner of D. B. Todd Boulevard and Jackson Street Nashville, TN Phone: 615-329-8543 or 615-329-8720 Disciples of Christ Historical Society and Museum Archives and memorabilia related to the Disciples of Christ, Churches of Christ, and Christian Church. 1101 19th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-2196 Phone: 615-327-1444 Fax: 615-327-1445 E-mail: [email protected] Website: users.aol.com/dishistsoc/ museum.htm Cheekwood Fifty-five acres of gardens surround a 1920s mansion. An art museum is housed here, which features American paintings, Worcester porcelain, and other decorative objects and art. Cheekwood has special family activities on Saturday mornings. 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, TN 37205-4242 Phone: 615-356-8000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cheekwood.org Fort Nashborough James Robertson and his companions founded Nashville when they built a fort on the Cumberland River in 1780. This reconstruction illustrates frontier life. Free admission. Riverfront Park 170 1st Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-862-8400 Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural Area Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Interactive exhibits, displays of costumes and personal items, and a guided tour of Studio B and how recordings are made. 4 Music Square East Nashville, TN 37203-4398 Phone: 800-852-6437 or 615-256-1639 Website: www.countrymusichalloffame.org Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade State Natural Area Fort Negley This became the largest Union fort west of Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. Chestnut Street and Ridley Avenue Nashville, TN Frist Center for the Visual Arts Located in Nashville’s former main post office, this center features changing art exhibits and interactive educational programs. 919 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-244-3340 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fristcenter.org Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 25 Fun Boats Rentals and Charters Pontoon boat tours on Percy Priest Lake. Nashville, TN Phone: 800-550-2628 or 615-399-7661 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.funboats.com The Gallery at Watkins Institute Features children's art programs and rotating exhibits. 100 Powell Place Nashville, TN Phone: 615-383-4848 Gaylord Entertainment Center Go backstage on a tour of the dressing and locker rooms, stage production areas, and suites. 501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-770-2000 Fax: 615-770-2010 General Jackson Showboat Live entertainment and dining on the Cumberland River. 2812 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN Phone: 615-871-6100 Gibson Bluegrass Museum 1123 Church Street Nashville, TN Phone: 615-256-1523 Golf House Tennessee Includes a USGA museum room and the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame. 400 Franklin Road Nashville, TN 37069 Phone: 615-790-7600 Governor's Executive Residence Built between 1929 and 1931 and purchased by the state in 1948. Free admission with reservations. 882 South Curtiswood Lane Nashville, TN Phone: 615-383-5401 Grand Ole Opry Live county music from old favorites and new stars, performed every weekend since 1925. 2802 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-889-3060 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Grand Ole Opry Museum Exhibits on past and present country music performers, including Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl. Free admission. 2804 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-889-1000 Harpeth Scenic River Complex Off U.S. Highway 70 Provides canoe access points. Phone: 615-797-9051 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/harpeth/ Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum Over 4,200 artifacts from around the world and more than 700 international dolls. Free admission. 1104 19th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-2166 Phone: 615-340-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.scarrittbennett.org/ museum.htm Hatch Show Print In business since 1879, this company prints promotional posters using techniques developed in the 15thcentury. Free admission. 316 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Phone: 615-256-2805 The Hermitage Learn about Andrew Jackson and 19th-century life at The Hermitage, Jackson's home. The site includes a museum, garden, log cabins from 1804, Jackson's tomb, and a Confederate cemetery. Archaeologists are often at work during the summer months. Free admission on January 8 (Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans) and reduced admission on March 15 (Andrew Jackson's birthday). 4580 Rachel's Lane Hermitage, TN 37076 Phone: 615-889-2941 Fax: 615-889-9909 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.thehermitage.com Hermitage Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-459-2188 In the Gallery Specializes in African and AfricanAmerican art. Free admission. 624A Jefferson Street Nashville, TN Phone: 615-255-0705 E-mail: [email protected] Jubilee Hall Constructed in 1876 using funds raised by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Call for performance dates and times of the current Jubilee Singers. 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-329-8998 or 615-329-8703 Kitty Wells/Johnny Wright Family Country Junction Features memorabilia from Kitty and Johnny's 54 years in show business. Free admission. 240 Old Hickory Boulevard Madison, TN Phone: 615-865-9118 The Little Theatre Built in 1860 and used as part of a Union hospital barracks, Fisk University turned it into a campus theatre in 1935. 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-329-8513 Local Color Gallery Features oils, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, sculpture, neon, glass, and other works by artists living in Tennessee. 1912 Broadway Nashville, TN Phone: 615-321-3141 Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike Hermitage, TN 37076 Phone: 615-885-2422 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/longhunt/ Mansker's Station Living history demonstrations depict frontier life in this reconstructed 1779 fort. Moss Wright Park 745 Caldwell Road Goodlettsville, TN 37070 Phone: 615-859-3678 Mount View Glade State Natural Area Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 26 Music Row Includes the offices of major studios, recording companies, and other music companies. 16th & 17th Avenues Nashville, TN Music Valley Car Museum Features antique vehicles, street rods, and special interest cars such as Elvis' Limo and Dolly's Cadillac. 2611 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-885-7400 Music Valley Wax Museum More than 50 wax figures of country music performers, plus a "Sidewalk of the Stars" where entertainers have put their footprints, handprints, and signatures in concrete. 2515 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-883-3612 Nashville Ballet 2976 Sidco Drive Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: 615-244-7233 Fax: 615-242-1741 Website: www.nashvilleballet.org Nashville Carriage Service Tour Nashville's historic district in a horse-drawn carriage. Riverfront Park First Avenue and Broadway Nashville, TN Phone: 615-754-4148 or 615-880-9202 Nashville Chamber Orchestra 404 Greenway Avenue Nashville, TN Phone: 615-292-7815 Nashville Children's Theatre 724 Second Avenue South Nashville, TN 37210 Phone: 615-254-9103 Nashville Citywalk This two-mile, self-guided walking tour explores Nashville's history from pioneer settlements to the present. 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 414 Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-862-7970 Nashville Opera Association 719 Thompson Lane, Suite 401 Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: 615-292-5710 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Nashville Toy Museum Toy and model trains, antique dolls, early European bears, model ships and planes, and soldiers. 2613 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-883-8870 Fax: 615-391-0556 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.citysearch.com/nas/toytrains Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Observe the wildlife, play on the giant jungle gym, and tour a working "1880s" farm. 3777 Nolensville Road Nashville, TN Phone: 615-833-1534 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nashvillezoo.org Natchez Trace Parkway In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, settlers in the Ohio River Valley were floating their produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. They sold their flatboats for lumber, and the path now known as the Natchez Trace provided a good route back home. The introduction of steamboats encouraged return travel by river, and the Trace lost much of its traffic. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Davidson County. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ Old Hickory Lock and Dam Route 2, Cinder Road Old Hickory, TN Phone: 615-822-4846 Old Hickory Village Over 300 homes on the National Register of Historic Places. P.O. Box 13 Old Hickory, TN Phone: 615-847-4123 Opryland Hotel Indoor Gardens and Collections The indoor gardens feature tropical plants, waterfalls, and fountains. The hotel also displays art works. 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-889-1000 Website: www.opryhotel.com The Parthenon This is a replica of the ancient Greek temple in Athens. It houses a collection of American art and additional art exhibits. The Parthenon website contains interesting details about the building and selections from the art collection. Centennial Park Nashville, TN 37201 Phone: 615-862-8431 Fax: 615-880-2265 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.parthenon.org Path of the Longhunter Tour Tour four historic sites and learn about Middle Tennessee history in the late 1700s and early 1800s. This self-driving tour starts in Goodlettsville and ends near Gallatin. It includes Mansker's Station and the Bowen House, Rock Castle, Wynnewood, and Cragfont. Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce 100 South Main Street Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Phone: 615-859-7979 Percy Priest Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-459-2188 Percy Warner Park Ten miles of trails. 50 Vaughn Road Nashville, TN 37221 Phone: 615-370-8051 Fax: 615-880-2261 Website: www.nashville.org/parks/ warnerpark/index.html Radnor Lake State Natural Park 1160 Otter Creek Road Nashville, TN 37220-1700 Phone: 615-373-3467 Websites: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/radnor/ Ramblin Breeze Ranch Unguided horse tours on rental horses, and hay rides. Hiking and fishing available, too. 3659 Knight Road Whites Creek, TN 37189 Phone: 615-876-1029 Riverwood Recreation Plantation Unguided horse rides on rental horses, pony rides, and hay rides. End of Riverwood Drive Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 27 Nashville, TN 37189 Phone: 615-262-1794. Ryman Auditorium Features musical and dramatic performances in an historic building that opened in 1892. Visitors may tour the building during the day. 116 5th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37219 Phone: 615-254-1445 or 615-889-3060 Website: www.ryman.com Sankofa-African Heritage Museum Sculpture, carvings, and artifacts from all parts of Africa, plus lectures, musical presentations, and other special events. Some museum pieces date back to the 15th century. 101 French Landing Drive/MetroCenter & Dominion P.O. Box 90883 Nashville, TN 37209 Phone: 615-726-4894 Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University Contemporary art by regional and national artists. Free admission. Sarratt Student Center Vanderbilt Place near 24th Avenue Nashville, TN 37240 Phone: 615-322-2471 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt/ gallery.htm Scarritt-Bennett Nature Walk Ten tree-filled acres containing the International Garden and its multilanguage peace pole, and the demonstration "In Defense of Creation" Organic Garden. The Center features musical performances during the year. Free admission. 1008 19th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-2166 Phone: 615-320-4600 or 615-340-7471 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.scarrittbennett.org St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church Founded in 1863. 1822 Formosa Street Nashville, TN Phone: 615-320-1026 Sugar Bush Riding, Boarding & Training Stables Trails for horse and pony rides, and hay rides. © 2003 The Notgrass Company 1108 Snow Avenue Madison, TN 37215 Phone: 615-868-7929 Tennessee Agricultural Museum Home and farm artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries, log cabin complex with gardens and a nature trail. Special programs and demonstrations can be scheduled (for a fee). Free admission. Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road P.O. Box 40627 Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: 615-837-5197 or 615-360-0197 Tennessee Antebellum Trail A 90-mile self-driving tour of 54 historic sites, plantations, and Civil War battlefields in Davidson, Williamson, and Maury counties. A free map guide and discounted tickets to the nine sites that have admission charges are available. 5700 Main Street P.O. Box 877 Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: 800-381-1865 or 931-486-9055 Tennessee Arts Commission Gallery Exhibits chosen through a statewide competition. Free admission. 4th and Charlotte Streets Nashville, TN Phone: 615-741-1701 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arts.state.tn.us Tennessee Central Railway Museum Travel through the country in a restored 1950s-era passenger train. 220 Willow Street Nashville, TN 37210 Phone: 615-781-0262 Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel Thirty-six riding figures such as Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett, and Kitty Wells, sculpted by Nashville native Red Grooms. Riverfront Park Broadway and First Avenues Nashville, TN Phone: 615-259-4747 or 615-254-7020 Fax: 615-244-6278 Tennessee Library and Archives Houses a large collection of books, journals, documents, microfilm, manuscripts, photographs, and other reference materials related to Tennessee history. Free admission. 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN Phone: 615-741-2764 Tennessee Performing Arts Center Features performances by the Circle Players, the Nashville Ballet, the Nashville Symphony, and the Tennessee Repertory Theatre. 505 Deaderisk Street Nashville, TN 37219 Phone: 615-782-4000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tpac.org Tennessee State Capitol The state legislature and supreme court meet in this building, completed in 1859. President James K. Polk is buried on the grounds. Free admission. Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN Phone: 615-741-2692 Fax: 615-741-1621 Tennessee State Museum Explore state history from ancient times to the early 1900s with extensive displays on the Indians, the Civil War, famous Tennesseans, products made in Tennessee, and more. The Military History branch in the nearby War Memorial Building features exhibits on conflicts from the Spanish American War to World War II, plus displays of weapons and uniforms, including Alvin York's. Free admission. Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243-1120 Phone: 615-741-2692 Texas Troubadour Theatre Features ticketed shows plus the free Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on Saturday nights and Nashville Cowboy Church on Sunday mornings. 2414 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-885-0028 TNN: The Nashville Network Visitors can watch shows in production for this cable television network. 2806 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-883-7000 or 615-457-7824 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 28 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Travellers Rest Visitors have stopped here since 1799 when John Overton built this home. Confederate General Hood used it as his headquarters during the Battle of Peach Orchard Hill. Today it offers living history programs, special events, and guided tours. 636 Farrell Parkway Nashville, TN 37220 Phone: 615-832-8197 Fax: 615-832-8169 E-mail: [email protected] Website: travrest.home.mindspring.com Twin Forks Horse Trail Seventeen miles of trails. J. Percy Priest Lake 3737 Bell Road Nashville, TN 37214-2260 Phone: 615-889-1975 Fax: 615-391-0005 Two Rivers Mansion 3130 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-885-1112 The Ultimate Gallery Features work by local students and by regional and national professional artists. 1908 Church Street Nashville, TN Phone: 615-341-0694 Fax: 615-327-1666 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company Upper Room Chapel and Museum Artifacts, rare books, antique English Porcelains, furniture, and religious art, including a 8' x 17' wood carving copied from da Vinci's "The Last Supper", an 8' x 20' stained glass window, a 1350 Russian icon, and copies of paintings by Raphael. Free admission. 1908 Grand Avenue P.O. Box 189 Nashville, TN 37202 Phone: 615-340-7207 E-mail: [email protected] Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery Ancient to contemporary art from the East and West. Free admission. 23rd and West End Avenues Nashville, TN Phone: 615-343-1704 or 615-322-0605 Fax: 615-343-1382 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vanderbilt.edu/ans/ finearts/gallery.html War Memorial Building Completed in 1925, this building contains a memorial to Tennesseans who died in World War I, and the Military History branch of the State Museum. Free admission. Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN Phone: 615-532-4826 Willie Nelson and Friends Showcase Museum Tributes to Patsy Cline, Elvis, Faron Young, and others, plus Willie Nelson memorabilia. 2613A McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: 615-885-1515 Visitor Information Greater Nashville Regional Tourism Committee 501 Union Street 6th Floor Nashville, TN 37219-1705 Phone: 615-862-8828 E-mail: [email protected] Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau 161 Fourth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37219 Nashville, TN Phone: 615-259-4700 Website: www.nashvillecvb.com Donelson/Hermitage Chamber of Commerce 5653 First Boulevard, #740 Hermitage, TN 37076 Phone: 615-883-7896 or 615-885-1891 Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce 100 South Main Street, Suite D Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Phone: 615-859-7979 Fax: 615-859-1480 Website: www.goodlettsvillechamber.com Old Hickory Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 506 Old Hickory, TN 37138-0506 Phone: 615-847-4615 Tennessee Historical Commission This State Historic Preservation Agency has offices in the 1850s Clover Bottom mansion. 2941 Lebanon Rd. Nashville, TN 37243-0442 Phone: 615-532-1550 *Special Note: If you are looking for accommodations in Nashville, get a list of Bed & Breakfasts. You may find one in a fascinating historic home that provides a great stay. Website: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County www.nashville.org DECATUR COUNTY - DECATURVILLE Places Clifton Ferry One of the last fully operational ferries in Tennessee, it connects Wayne and Decatur counties. Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Perryville Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-687-3444 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 29 Visitor Information Decatur County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 245 Parsons, TN 38363 Phone: 731-847-4202 © 2003 The Notgrass Company DEKALB COUNTY - SMITHVILLE Events Places July Appalachian Center for Crafts Regional art education center and gallery. 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville, TN 37166 Phone: 615-597-6801 or 931-372-3051 Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree Weekend closest to July 4th Competition in numerous music and dance categories, including the National Championships for country musicians age 12 and under. Free admission. Smithville, TN Phone: 615-597-8500 or 615-597-4163 Website: www.dekalbtn.com/jamboree.htm August Log Jam First weekend Log rolling, crosscut sawing, bow sawing, log burling, log toss, and more competitions. Free admission. Edgar Evins State Rustic Park Silver Point, TN Phone: 800-250-8619 or 931-858-2114 Edgar Evins State Rustic Park This area was once used by the Indians for hunting deer, bear, and buffalo. It has steep bluffs and narrow ridges. 1630 Edgar Evins State Park Road Silver Point, TN 38582-7917 Phone: 931-858-2446 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/edgar/ Visitor Information Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 64 Smithville, TN 37166 Phone: 615-597-4163 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dekalbtn.com Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Website: Smithville and Center Hill Lake www.smithvilletn.com Pea Ridge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 DICKSON COUNTY - CHARLOTTE Events April Spring Wildflower Festival Montgomery Bell State Park Burns, TN Phone: 615-797-9052 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/montbell/events.htm Taste of Town Second Thursday Phone: 615-446-2349 July White Bluff Festival and Fiddlers Contest July 4 Phone: 615-446-2349 Dickson County Farm Tour Third Wednesday Phone: 615-446-2349 Dickson Saddle & Bridle Club Horse Show Fourth Thursday Phone: 615-446-2349 May Old Timer's Day First weekend Talent contest, quilt show, horseshoe tournament, and more. Free admission. Dickson, TN Phone: 615-446-2349 August Lights Along the Cumberland Weekends Phone: 615-446-2349 Charlotte Festival Fourth Saturday Charlotte, TN Phone: 615-789-4184 October Cumberland Furnace Fall Festival Second Saturday Phone: 615-446-2349 November Christmas in the Country First weekend Phone: 615-446-2349 December Cumberland Furnace Christmas in the Village First Saturday Phone: 615-446-2349 Cunningham Bluegrass Festival Memorial Day weekend Phone: 615-446-2349 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 30 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places Charlotte This town's square features over 20 historic buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the oldest working courthouse in Tennessee (1833). Free brochure. Charlotte, TN Phone: 615-789-4184 Civil War Railroad Several military sites lie along the railroad that passes through Cheatham, Dickson, and Humphreys Counties, generally following the course of Highway 70. Many of the sites are on private property, so you must get permission to visit them. Free brochure. Phone: 615-446-2349 E-mail: [email protected] Cumberland Furnace Contains over 20 buildings related to the iron industry of the 1800s, including Montgomery Bell's office, the furnace site, a railroad depot, and the Drouillard Mansion. Free admission. 1044 Old Highway 48 North Cumberland Furnace, TN Phone: 615-446-2349 or 615-446-1655 E-mail: [email protected] Five Rivers Creative Gallery Features paintings, stained glass, quilt crafts, dolls, and more, made by Tennesseans. Free admission. Montgomery Bell State Park Highway 70 Burns, TN Phone: 615-797-2569 Frank G. Clement Birthplace Frank Clement was a lawyer, FBI agent, soldier, and governor of Tennessee. P.O. Box 310 Dickson, TN 37055 Phone: 615-446-2313 Grand Old Hatchery A place to participate in or just listen to country music performances on Saturday evenings. 113 South Main Street Dickson, TN Phone: 615-446-1179 or 615-797-3204 Great Ruskin and Jewel Caves Ruskin Cave is historically known as "The World's Largest Underground Ballroom." Jewel Cave is alleged to have "The World's Most Beautiful and Best Lit Formations". 2855 Yellow Creek Road Dickson, TN Ruskin Cave Phone: 615-763-6269 Jewel Cave Phone: 615-763-0389 Montgomery Bell State Park This area once hosted a large iron industry. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Birthplace Shrine is also in the park. Highway 70 P.O. Box 39 Burns, TN 37029 Phone: 615-797-9052 Fax: 615-797-3722 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/montbell/ Old Spencer Mill This 1800s gristmill, made of double French burrstone, grinds corn and flour. Call about living history programs. 399 Old Spencer Mill Road Burns, TN Phone: 800-595-1942, PIN #7176 or 615-412-5169 The Renaissance Center Features an interactive 3D domed theater, artistic productions, the Michael Faraday Science Theatre, a space shuttle replica, three airplanes, and an art gallery, plus instructional programs in the fine arts, computers, and multimedia. 855 Highway 46 South P.O. Box 608 Dickson, TN 37056-0608 Phone: 888-700-2300 or 615-740-5600 Fax: 615-740-5618 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rcenter.org Visitor Information Dickson County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee 119 Highway 17 East P.O. Box 339 Dickson, TN 37055 Phone: 615-446-2349 Fax: 615-441-3112 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dicksonchamber.citysearch.com DYER COUNTY - DYERSBURG September Events April Dogwood Festival Third weekend Music, a car show, arts and crafts, and more. Dyersberg, TN Phone: 731-285-5767 Newbern Depot Days Last Saturday Newbern, TN Phone: 731-627-2961 or 731-627-3520 November Veterans Day Parade November 11 Phone: 731-285-3433 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 31 Places Emerson E. Parks Covered Bridge Built by Mr. Parks in 1904. Trimble Community Park Trimble, TN Phone: 731-285-3433 Ernest Rice, Sr. Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-696-3197 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Lenox Bridge The only surviving "swing span, pony Pratt through truss" bridge, built in 1917. Free admission. Lakewood Subdivision State Route 182 Dyersburg, TN Phone: 731-285-8188 Moss Island Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-696-3197 Museum of Magic & History Collection of magic tricks and memorabilia related to ventriloquism, juggling, and other performing arts. Also features items belonging to clown Emmett Kelley, Jr., of Dyersburg. Court Street Dyersburg, TN Phone: 731-287-9173 or 731-288-0104 E-mail: [email protected] Newbern's Depot Amtrak stop and railroad museum. Free admission. East Main Street Newbern, TN Phone: 731-627-3221 Okeena Park Includes a walking trail and other recreational activities. Country Club Blvd. Dyersburg, TN Strahl Memorial A Confederate cannon marks the grave of Brigadier General Otho French Strahl, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Old City Cemetery Dyersburg, TN The Great River Road Promotes historic sites and attractions along the Mississippi from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Free brochure. Mississippi River Parkway Commission P.O. Box 59159 Minneapolis, MN 55459-8207 Phone: 612-212-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mississippiriver.com Tigrett Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-696-3197 Website: Dyer County Online www.dyercounty.com White Lake Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-696-3197 Visitor Information Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce 2455 Lake Road P.O. Box 747 Dyersburg, TN 38025-0747 Phone: 731-285-3433 Fax: 731-286-4926 FAYETTE COUNTY - SOMERVILLE Events September February Fayette County Cotton Festival September Phone: 901-465-8690 National Field Trials Championship/ Bird Dog Championship Ames Plantation Grand Junction, TN Phone: 901-878-1067 May Spring Music Festival Old time traditional music concerts, plus arts and crafts. Williston, TN Phone: 901-465-8646 June Music in the Park Each Thursday Somerville, TN Phone: 901-465-9500 October Architectural Treasures of Fayette County Tour historic homes, churches, businesses, and public buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Fayette County Chapter, A.P.T.A Somerville, TN Phone: 901-465-8690 November Home for the Holidays Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving Train rides, arts and crafts, food, and holiday lights. Phone: 901-465-9500 December Holiday Tour of Homes Features carriage rides and tours of several historic homes and churches. Somerville, TN Phone: 901-465-7300 Cultural Resource Field Day Enjoy a day at Ames Plantation learning about the history and culture of the area. Watch numerous demonstrations of traditional skills. Grand Junction, TN Phone: 901-878-1067 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 32 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places Ames Plantation This plantation is an Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Tennessee conducting agricultural and historical projects. It is privately owned and operated by the Trustees of the Hobart Ames Foundation. 4275 Ellington Road P.O. Box 389 Grand Junction, TN 38039 Phone: 901-878-1067 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amesplantation.org Clark Conservation State Natural Area Ghost River State Natural Area Ghost River Tour and Guide Company Enjoy the peaceful scenic beauty as you glide down the sharp turns and around the sunken logs of the Wolf River. Moscow, TN Phone: 901-465-2975 Somerville Town Square Visit historic sites such as the Fayette County Courthouse, built in 1925, and the Farmers Hardware, which has been in continuous operation since 1882. Fascinating objects line the wall of the hardware store, and it has a brass cash register from the 1890s. Free admission. Somerville, TN Phone: 901-465-8690 Town of LaGrange Features many churches and antebellum homes. Phone: 901-878-1246 Wolf River Wildlife Management Area Phone: 901-423-5725 Visitor Information Fayette County Chamber of Commerce 170 W. Court Square P.O. Box 411 Somerville, TN 38068 Phone: 901-465-8690 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fayettecountychamber.com See More on Scenic Highway 64 Features historic sites, attractions, and events in southwestern Tennessee. Free brochure. Hardin County Tourism 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 FENTRESS COUNTY - JAMESTOWN Events March Alvin C. York Shooting Match Pall Mall, TN April History Week and Round-Up Jamestown, TN July Chicken Festival Fentress County Fairground Jamestown, TN Fentress County Horse Show Fentress County Fairground Jamestown, TN Bluegrass Festival Fentress County Fairground Jamestown, TN Jamestown Jamboree Courthouse Square Jamestown, TN September Old Timers Day Music Festival Jamming and buck dancing, ballad signing, and old time fiddling and bluegrass. Pickett State Park and Forest Jamestown, TN Phone: 931-879-5821 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pickett/events.htm Muddy Pond Molasses Stir-Off Mennonite workers press molasses from cane and stir it off using mule power and boilers. Muddy Pond Community Phone: 931-445-7829 October August 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org/worlds.htm Bacara's Oktoberfest Celebration with German food and music. Jamestown, TN Phone: 800-484-8747, ext. 2164 or 931-879-7121 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 33 Great Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-Off Allardt, TN Phone: 931-879-9948 Fax: 931-879-7125 E-mail: [email protected] Website: members.aol.com/ TNpumpkin/fest.html Muddy Pond Molasses Stir-Off (see September) Places Allardt German settler Bruno Gernt founded this community in the 1880s. He helped develop agriculture and industry in the county. His home still stands, along with other buildings from the period. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida, Tennessee 37841 Phone: 423-569-9778 Website: www.nps.gov/biso/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Colditz Cove State Natural Area Follow a trail among hemlock, mountain laurel, and rhododendron to the 60-foot high Northrup Falls. Highway 52 East Allardt, TN Phone: 931-879-9948 Cumberland Mountain General Store Antiques, collectibles, and an oldfashioned ice cream parlor. 6807 South York Highway Clarkrange, TN Phone: 931-863-3880 Dale Hollow Lake Fishing and water recreation. Phone: 931-879-7511 or 931-243-3136 East Fork Stables One hundred miles of horse trails. Bring your own horse. 3958 South York Highway Jamestown, TN P.O. Box 156 Allardt, TN 38504 Phone: 800-978-7245 or 931-879-4099 Fax: 931-879-4099 E-mail: [email protected] Website: users.multipro.com/eastfork Mark Twain Park Mark Twain's parents were among the early settlers of Jamestown. The park features a wooden statue of Twain, a spring, and a flower garden. Jamestown, TN Mountaineer Craft Center Over 100 artists showcase their work in the historic dormitory building on the York Institute Campus. Highway 127 Jamestown, TN Phone: 931-879-4603 Muddy Pond Community This Mennonite community operates several stores and workshops. Off Highway 62 Between Clarkrange and Monterey Phone: 931-445-7829 Pickett State Park and Forest This park has unusual rock formations, natural bridges, numerous caves, and the remains of Indian occupation. 4605 Pickett Park Highway Jamestown, TN 38556-4141 Phone: 931-879-5821 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pickett/ Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Alvin York received a dozen medals for his action in World War I. This park includes his family farm and the grist mill he operated on the Wolf River. A museum contains wartime and family memorabilia. Interpretive programs can be arranged in advance, at times with Alvin York's son Andrew. Highway 127 Pall Mall, TN 38577 Phone: 931-879-6456 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/sgtyork/ Wilder-Davidson Mining Camps Though many of the buildings are no longer standing, this area has historical and natural attractions. Highway 85 Between Clarkrange and Wilder Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 Visitor Information Fentress County Chamber of Commerce 114 Central Avenue West P.O. Box 1294 Jamestown, TN 38556 Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 Fax: 931-879-6767 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org Cumberlands of Tennessee Heritage Trail P.O. Box 8 Rugby, TN 37733 Phone: 423-628-2441 Website: www.cumberlands.org Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Southeast Pack Trips, Inc. Custom horseback riding adventures. 299 Dewey Burks Road Jamestown, TN Phone: 879-2260 Twin Arches State Natural Area FRANKLIN COUNTY - WINCHESTER All Saints' Chapel This chapel was built with Tennessee sandstone. Stained glass July windows tell the history of the Sewanee Music Festival school, and the Shapard Tower Every weekend contains the 56-bell Leonidas Sewanee, TN Memorial Carillon. University of the South 735 University Avenue Places Sewanee, TN 37383-1000 AEDC & Woods Reservoir Refuge Phone: 931-598-1286 Wildlife Management Area E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 931-967-6101 Website: www.sewanee.edu 34 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Events Belvidere Market Established in the early 1900s as a farm equipment supply store, the Market now offers locally-made crafts and collectibles. Free admission. 6334 Davy Crockett Highway Belvidere, TN Phone: 931-967-3872 Carter State Natural Area © 2003 The Notgrass Company Cowan Railroad Museum This 1915 restored depot features memorabilia, a 1920s locomotive, caboose, and other rail exhibits. Free admission. 102 Front Street Cowan, TN 37318 Phone: 931-967-6788 or 931-967-7365 Falls Mill & Country Store Built in 1873 as a cotton and woolen factory and later used as a cotton gin and a woodworking shop, this structure now operates as a water-powered grain mill. It also features hand looms, spinning wheels, and a collection of 19thcentury power looms and carding machines. Stone-ground flour and meal are available for purchase in the country store. 134 Falls Mill Road Belvidere, TN Phone: 931-469-7161 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fallsmill.com Franklin State Forest Over ten miles of horse trails. P.O. Box 68 Winchester, TN 37398 Phone: 931-962-1140 or 931-598-5507 Greasy Cove Trail Rides Horse and wagon rides. 296 Keith Lane Huntland, TN 37345 Phone: 800-827-0276 or 931-469-1333 Website: edge.edge.net/~jwalker/ Hawkins Cove State Natural Area Hundred Oaks Castle Built during the 19th-century, this house was home to Governor Albert S. Marks. It was damaged by fire in 1990, but group tours are available at times. 100 Oaks Place Winchester, TN 37398 Phone: 931-967-0100 or 931-967-1377 Old Jail Museum Built in 1897, this building served as a jail until 1972. Features Indian artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, Dinah Shore memorabilia, and other historical items used by the sheriffs who operated the jail. Contact the museum about "educational field trip" pricing. 400 Dinah Shore Boulevard Winchester, TN 37398 Phone: 931-967-0524 Natural Bridge State Natural Area Oldham Theatre Restored 1948 building. Winchester, TN Phone: 931-967-2516 Polly Crockett Gravesite Davy Crockett and his first wife, Polly Finlay, settled with their children in Franklin County in 1812. Polly died in 1815, and a small park surrounds her gravesite. Tennessee Historical Markers for the gravesite and the Crockett homestead are on Highway 64 near Belvidere. Rebel's Rest Major R. Fairbanks, a founder of the University of the South, built this house in 1886. Robinson's Apple Orchard & Bakery One thousand apple trees produce twelve varieties of apples. 2978 Robinson Creek Road Huntland, TN Phone: 931-469-7940 or 931-469-0086 South Cumberland State Recreation Area Grundy Lakes in this area is site of the Lone Rock Coke Ovens where convict labor converted coal to coke. Waterfalls, a natural bridge, and the Great Stone Door. Route 1, Box 2196 Monteagle, TN 37356 Phone: 931-924-2980 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/socumb/ Tims Ford State Park 570 Tims Ford Drive Winchester, TN 37390-4136 Phone: 931-962-1183 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/timsford/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 35 Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Between June 23 and July 4 of 1863, Union forces battled the Confederates back toward Chattanooga. This 130-mile driving tour takes you to several sites in Coffee, Bedford, Franklin, and Grundy counties that relate to the conflict. The tour begins in Beech Grove, Coffee County, and ends in Monteagle, Grundy County. Free brochure. Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cybertime.com/tnbkrds/default.htm University Gallery Guerry Hall, University of the South Georgia Avenue Mail: 735 University Avenue Sewanee, TN 37383-1000 Phone: 931-598-1976 or 931-598-1304 Website: www.sewanee.edu/Gallery/gallery Wild Heart Ranch Trails for hiking and horse-riding. Bring your own horse. 1070 Old Sewanee Road P.O. Box 130 Sewanee, TN 37375 Phone: 423-837-0849 E-mail: [email protected] Visitor Information Franklin Co. Chamber of Commerce 44 Chamber Way P.O. Box 280 Winchester, TN 37398 Phone: 931-967-6788 or 931-967-9983 Fax: 931-967-9418 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fccc-tn.org Tennessee's Backroads Heritage 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm Treasures and More on Highway 64 This free brochure highlights attractions in five counties along the Alabama border. Phone: 931-967-6788 © 2003 The Notgrass Company GIBSON COUNTY - TRENTON October Events May West Tennessee Strawberry Festival First full week Strawberry foods, storytelling, music, parades, horse and car shows, carnival, and more. Humboldt, TN Phone: 731-784-1842 Trenton Teapot Festival Parades, sports, arts, crafts, and fireworks. Trenton, TN Phone: 731-855-0973 Summer Kenton White Squirrel Homecoming Gospel singing, grand parade, and fireworks. Kenton, TN Phone: 731-749-5767 July Dyer Station Celebration Arts and crafts, quilt show, doll show, and checkers and rook tournaments. Dyer, TN Phone: 731-692-3352 Doodle Soup Festival Sample the hot, spicy, and savory dish and enjoy other activities. Bradford, TN No-Till Field Day No-till farming seminars, concerts, fashion shows, and a car show. Milan, TN Phone: 731-686-7362 August International Washer Pitchin' Contest Third week Adult and children's washer pitching contests. Yorkville, TN Phone: 731-643-6220 Davy Crockett Days Celebration Rutherford, TN Phone: 731-665-7166 Places Crenshaw Christmas Tree Farm & Barn 325 Poplar Corner Road Humboldt, TN Phone: 800-824-6360 or 731-8559397 Davy Crockett Cabin Davy Crockett came to Gibson County in the fall of 1822. This recreated cabin contains many logs from his original home. It has furnishings from Crockett's era, including pieces donated by the Crockett family. The grave of Davy's mother, Rebecca Hawking Crockett, is located behind the cabin. 219 North Trenton Street Rutherford, TN Phone: 731-665-6195 Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturing Company One of the oldest factories in Tennessee, still owned by the family that founded it over 100 years ago. Tours are not offered, but it is interesting to drive by. 130 Parkview Drive Dyer, TN Gibson County Courthouse Completed in 1901. A statue of Davy Crockett faces south. Trenton, TN Horns Bluff Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-696-3197 Obion River Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-749-5587 Trenton Teapot Museum F. C. Freed's collection of over 500 porcelain teapots from Asia, Africa, and Europe. This type of teapot was used in the 1800s to brew and serve floral and herbal teas and keep a vigil light in a sickroom. Free admission. 309 South College Street P.O. Box 464 Trenton, TN 38382 Phone: 731-855-0973 or 731-855-2013 West Tennessee Agricultural Museum This museum houses exhibits on pioneer life and an extensive collection of farm tools spanning two centuries of agricultural development. Traditional skills and special events are featured throughout the year. Free admission. 3 Ledbetter Gate Road Milan, TN 38358 Phone: 731-686-8067 E-mail: [email protected] Website: web.utk.edu/~mlnnotil/museum West Tennessee Regional Art Museum Features the Caldwell Fine Art Collection of 18th-20th century folk, realistic, impressionistic, contemporary, abstract, and ethnic art. Also has changing local and regional art displays. 1200 Main Street Humboldt, TN 38343 Phone: 731-784-1787 Fax: 731-784-1573 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wtrac.tn.org The Laster's Bluegrass Opry Family-style bluegrass show with regional bands, square dancers, solo artists, and more every fourth Saturday except in December. Free admission. Old High School Gym Highway 79 Gibson, TN Phone: 731-686-7494 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 36 © 2003 The Notgrass Company West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Historical Museum Exhibits on Humboldt history and memorabilia from the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, which began in 1934. 1200 Main Street P.O. Box 35 Humboldt, TN 38343 Phone: 731-784-1787 or 731-784-1122 Fax: 731-784-1573 Visitor Information Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 464 Trenton, TN 38382 Phone: 731-855-0973 E-mail: [email protected] Humboldt Chamber of Commerce 1200 Main Street Humboldt, TN 38343 Phone: 731-784-1842 Milan Chamber of Commerce 1061 South Main Milan, TN 38358 Phone: 731-686-7494 Fax: 731-686-7495 Website: Gibson County Net www.gibsoncountynet.com GILES COUNTY - PULASKI August Events April Walking Horse Show May Nifty 50s Celebration First weekend Antique car parade, music, buggy rides, and more. Lynneville, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Railroad Days Walking Horse Show June Horseless Carriage Days Old Time Bluegrass Festival Bluegrass bands, clogging, comedy and family entertainment, and more. Giles County Agricultural Park Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-4666 Old Timer's Day First weekend Blacksmithing, antique cars, buggy rides, and more. Lynneville, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Saddle Club Rodeo Vaudeville Days at the Reid Theater Daily shows, vaudeville acts, silent movies with piano accompaniment, and more. Lynneville, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Ardmore Crepemyrtle Festival PACE Antique Car Show Ardmore Cheese Factory 26366 Main Street Ardmore, TN Phone: 931-427-2191 Iron Horse Picnic Labor Day weekend Salute to past and present railroad employees. Food, music, dancing, and more. Lynneville, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Brown-Daly-Horne House (Colonial Bank) Built in 1855 in Queen Anne style. Free admission. 307 West Madison Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-1582 July October Antique Tractor and Machinery Show Milky Way Festival Parade, hay rides, food and entertainment, and tours of Milky Way Farms. Lynneville, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Website: www.lynnvillerailroad.com/ milkywayfestival.html November July Walking Horse Show American Home Entertainment Museum Traces American entertainment from 1890 to 1999. Free admission. 152 Case Road Prospect, TN Phone: 931-424-3734 E-mail: [email protected] Nutcracker Festival December Church of the Messiah Erected in 1887. 114 North Third Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-1454 First Presbyterian Church Built in 1882 by a church that had been meeting since 1811. 202 South Second Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-2554 First United Methodist Church Built in the late 1890s. 200 West Jefferson Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-2595 Living Nativity Places Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 37 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Giles County Courthouse Completed in 1909, this courthouse features a tall rotunda and elaborate ornamentation. Nearby are a statue of Sam Davis, a well used by the town in the 19th-century, and examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Public Square Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-5300 or 931-363-3789 Giles County Historic Site Tour Driving tour of homes and sites around the county. 100 South 2nd Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Giles County Historical Society and Museum County historical artifacts and genealogical records. Free admission. 122 South 2nd Street P.O. Box 693 Pulaski, TN 38478 Phone: 931-363-2720 or 931-363-2873 Giles Heritage Theatre Professional dinner theatre in a bank. 206 South 1st Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-2585 Lynnville Railroad Museum A reproduction railroad depot illustrates the railroad industry with exhibits and memorabilia displays. The train outside contains the Milky Way Farms Museum and more. Main Street P.O. Box 156 Lynnville, TN 38472 Phone: 931-363-3789 Website: www.lynnvillerailroad.com Milky Way Farms Built in 1932 by Frank C. Mars, founder of Mars Candy Company. Available for accommodations and tours by appointment. 1864 Milky Way Road Pulaski, TN 38478 Phone: 931-363-9769 Thomas Martin House (Community Bank) Built in 1842 and used as a hotel in the early 1900s. Free admission. 302 South Second Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-3830 Old Graveyard Memorial Park A restored and beautified 19thcentury graveyard. Cemetery and South First Street Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-2516 or 931-363-3789 Visitor Information Sam Davis Trail & Museum Sam Davis, a young Confederate scout, was captured and executed by Union troops in Giles County in 1863. A brochure available from the Chamber of Commerce describes a driving tour of two statues, a museum, and the cemetery where he was buried, as well as other Civil War sites in the county. Free admission. Minor Hill and Pulaski, TN Phone: 931-363-3789 Giles County Chamber of Commerce 100 South Second Street Pulaski, TN 38478 Phone: 931-363-3789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.public.usit.net/gilecofc/ Treasures and More on Highway 64 This free brochure highlights attractions in five counties along the Alabama border. Phone: 931-363-3789 Soda Pop Junction The Lynnville Pharmacy was built in 1860, and customers can still order at the soda fountain from around 1940. 141 Mill Street Lynnville, TN Phone: 931-527-0007 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 38 © 2003 The Notgrass Company GRAINGER COUNTY - RUTLEDGE Norris Lake & Dam Phone: 865-426-7461 Events July Tomato Festival Music, arts and crafts, and more. Rutledge, TN Phone: 865-828-3513 Places Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-828-4998 Cherokee Lake & Dam Phone: 423-587-5604 Tate's Springs A gazebo remains of the mineral springs resort that flourished here in the late 1800s. Bean Station, TN Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Visitor Information Grainger County Executive P.O. Box 126 Rutledge, TN 37861 Phone: 865-828-3513 Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.netta.com GREENE COUNTY - GREENEVILLE July October Buffalo Run Cruise-In Antique car show. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Limestone, TN Phone: 423-257-6455 or 423-257-2167 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davyshp/events.htm Battle of Blue Springs Civil War Re-enactment In October of 1863, Union and Confederate troops fought here for control of an important southern railroad. John I. Myers Farm Mosheim, TN Website: greene.xtn.net/~gcp/battle.html Events April Civil War Encampment Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-3551 Website: www.nps.gov/anjo/ajnhs.htm May Iris Festival Music, dance, crafts, and more. Free admission. Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-4111 Memorial Day Program May 30 Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-3551 Website: www.nps.gov/anjo/ajnhs.htm Horse Show Baileyton, TN Bluegrass and Gospel Music Fest Chuckey, TN Phone: 423-257-3802 August Davy Crockett Celebration Music, food, crafts, and more. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Limestone, TN Phone: 423-257-2167 or 423-257-2061 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davyshp/events.htm June Mosheim Fun Fest Mosheim, TN September Baileyton Celebration Week after Labor Day Baileyton, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 39 December Andrew Johnson Homestead Christmas Tour Free admission. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-3551 Website: www.nps.gov/anjo/ajnhs.htm Andrew Johnson Birthday Commemoration December 29 Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-3551 Website: www.nps.gov/anjo/ajnhs.htm © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places Andrew Johnson Library and Museum President Andrew Johnson was a trustee of Tusculum College from 1844 to 1875. He donated money for the construction in 1841 of the building which now houses this library and museum. His greatgranddaughter donated the initial artifacts. Free admission. Tusculum College Tusculum, TN Phone: 800-729-0256, ext. 348 or 423-636-7348 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tusculum.edu/museum/ johnson.html Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Includes Johnson's tailor shop, two of his houses, a museum, and the family cemetery. Free admission during the Christmas Tour. College and Depot Streets P.O. Box 1088 Greeneville, TN 37744-1088 Phone: 423-638-3551 Fax: 423-638-9194 Website: www.nps.gov/anjo/ajnhs.htm Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org Cherokee National Forest Nolichucky Ranger Station 124 Austin Street, Suite 3 Greeneville, TN 37745 Phone: 423-638-4109 Fax: 423-638-6599 Website: www.r8web.com/cherokee/ Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park In a cabin on the banks of the Nolichucky River, Davy Crockett was born in 1786. A reconstruction of a cabin similar to that one has been built and furnished in period style. A museum presents information about Crockett's life. 1245 Davy Crockett Park Road Limestone, TN 37681-5825 Phone: 423-257-2167 or 423-257-2061 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davyshp/ Dickson-Williams Mansion William Dickson, a county native and the first postmaster of Greeneville, built this house between 1815 and 1821. Both Confederate and Union officers used it during the Civil War, and Confederate General John Hunt Morgan was killed here in 1864. 108 North Irish Street Greeneville, TN 37744 Phone: 423-787-7746 or 423-638-4111 Doak House Museum Home of Samuel Doak, co-founder of Tusculum College. Depicts the origins of the school and general Tennessee history. Free admission. Tusculum College Highway 107 Tusculum, TN Phone: 800-729-0256, ext. 251 or 423-636-8554 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tusculum.edu/museum/ doak.html Flintlock Farm Horse rides. 790 G'Fellers Road Chuckey, TN 37641 Phone: 423-257-2489 E-mail: [email protected] General John Morgan Monument Morgan was a Confederate General killed in Greeneville in 1864. Courthouse Square Greeneville, TN Historic Greenville District Features a walking tour of over 25 historic structures, including a replica of the capitol of the State of Franklin (1785-1788). 115 Academy Street Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-4111 Lick Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Nathanael Greene Museum Highlights the history of Greeneville and Greene County, and the lives of men such as John Sevier, Samuel Doak, Davy Crockett, and Andrew Johnson. Free admission. 101 West McKee Greeneville, TN 37743 Phone: 423-636-1558 Nolichucky Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Visitor Information Greene County Partnership 115 Academy Street Greeneville, TN 37743 Phone: 423-638-4111 E-mail: 423-638-5345 Website: greene.xtn.net/~gcp Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com Cumberland Presbyterian Church A cannonball from the Civil War remains lodged in a wall of this building. 201 North Main Street Greeneville, TN Phone: 423-638-4119 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide General Morgan Inn Four historic inns have been connected and made into one hotel. The earliest dates from the 1790s. Guest rooms and restaurant. 111 N. Main Street Greeneville, TN Phone 1-800-223-2679 40 © 2003 The Notgrass Company GRUNDY COUNTY - ALTAMONT Events Spring Wildflower Garden Beersheba Springs, TN July Grundy Swiss Historical Society Festival Last Saturday This festival, held at the Swiss Memorial School, features a tour of the Swiss Colony, entertainment, and more. September Mountaineer's Day Labor Day weekend Animal judging, country and gospel music, games, and more. Places Artists' Studios Contact the Chamber of Commerce for information on art and craft studios in Monteagle. Phone: 931-924-5353 Beersheba Springs Hotel Built in 1850. Beersheba Springs, TN Phone: 931-692-3669 Dutch Maid Bakery Established in 1902 by Swiss immigrants, this bakery has equipment from the 1920s and a museum. Tours available by appointment. Free admission. 111 Main Street P.O. Box 487 Tracy City, TN 37387 Phone: 931-592-3171 Website: www.dutchmaidbakery.com Grundy Forest State Natural Area Mountain Lake Glassworks Hand-blown glassware, pottery, bronze casting, and other fine crafts. Free admission. 340 Lake Road Monteagle, TN Phone: 931-592-5252 or 931-592-3171 Old Brown Museum A family-owned country store has been converted into a community museum that features photo albums, scrap books, and other material about Beersheba Springs. Highway 56 Beersheba Springs, TN Old Stone Bridges Hand-cut stone arch highway bridges built between 1905 and 1920. Examples at Gruetli and Flat Branch. Sculpture in Wood Jess Betschart's wood carving studio. Route 1, Box 1061 Monteagle, TN 37356 Phone: 931-924-2970 Savage Gulf State Natural Area South Cumberland State Recreation Area Grundy Lakes in this area is the site of the Lone Rock Coke Ovens where locally mined coal was converted to coke using convict labor from 1873 to 1896. The Park features waterfalls, a natural bridge, and the Great Stone Door. A museum contains exhibits on local natural and cultural history. Route 1, Box 2196 Monteagle, TN 37356 Phone: 931-924-2980 or 931-924-2956 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/socumb/ Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Between June 23 and July 4 of 1863, Union forces battled the Confederates back toward Chattanooga. This 130-mile driving tour takes you to several sites in Coffee, Bedford, Franklin, and Grundy counties that relate to the conflict. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 41 The tour begins in Beech Grove, Coffee County, and ends in Monteagle, Grundy County. Free brochure. Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm Wonder Cave One of the largest and oldest commercial caves in the south, open since 1900. Approximately 7,000 feet in length, this cave is known for its onyx formations, and the average height is eight feet. Route 1, Box 466 Pelham, TN Phone: 931-467-3060 or 931-467-3521 Visitor Information Grundy County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 387 Gruelti-Laager, TN 37339 Phone: 931-779-4050 Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce 19 East College St. P.O. Box 353 Monteagle, TN 37356 Phone: 931-924-5353 Tennessee's Backroads Heritage An organization composed of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, and Moore Counties, and the Cumberland Mountain area spreading from Monteagle to Beersheba Springs. 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm © 2003 The Notgrass Company HAMBLEN COUNTY - MORRISTOWN Events Places May Cherokee Park and Lake Highway 25E Morristown, TN Phone: 423-586-5232 or 423-586-0260 International Festival Rose Center Morristown, TN Phone: 423-581-4330 or 423-586-6205 SpringFest Phone: 423-581-3047 August Davy Crockett Birthday Celebration Crockett Tavern Museum Morristown, TN Phone: 423-581-4876 or 423-587-9900 October Mountain Makins' Festival Demonstrations, music, dancing, storytelling, and other activities. Rose Center Morristown, TN Phone: 423-581-4330 or 423-586-6205 December Christmas on Main Street Phone: 423-586-5287 Gingerbread House Contest Phone: 423-586-5287 Crockett Tavern Museum A reconstruction of the tavern/home built by John and Rebecca Crockett, Davy Crockett's parents, featuring authentic furnishings and utensils. 2002 Morningside Drive P.O. Box 9 Morristown, TN 37815 Phone: 423-587-9900 or 423-586-6382 Morristown Contains buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and an historic cemetery. Phone: 423-586-6382 Rose Center An 1892 school building houses exhibits about Melville M. Murrell and his 1877 flying machine, and other area history; an art gallery; and special classes and programs. Free admission. 442 West Second & North Streets P.O. Box 1976 Morristown, TN 37816-1976 Phone: 423-581-4330 or 423-586-6205 E-mail: [email protected] Panther Creek State Park Legend says that Panther Creek and Panther Springs received their names from the claim of a Colonel Bradley of Virginia. He said that while he was exploring the area, he shot a panther, which fell into the spring. 2010 Panther Creek Park Road Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-587-7046 Fax: 423-587-7047 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/panther/ Visitor Information Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce 825 West First North Street P.O. Box 9 Morristown, TN 37815 Phone: 423-586-6382 Fax: 423-586-6576 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.morristownchamber.com HAMILTON COUNTY - CHATTANOOGA Events January Enchanted Garden of Lights (see November) April Spring Blossoms Rock City Gardens Lookout Mountain, GA Phone: 706-820-2531 May Bessie Smith Traditional Dixieland Jazz Festival Chattanooga, TN Kaleidoscope Children's Festival Musicians, jugglers, clowns, storytellers, and hands-on activities. Near the Creative Discovery Museum. Chattanooga, TN Spring Blossoms (see May) June Nightfall Concert Series Friday nights Free admission. Miller Plaza Chattanooga, TN River Reunion and Artist Walk (see May) Nightfall Concert Series (see May) River Reunion and Artist Walk Bluegrass, folk, and blues music, and artist demonstrations. Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-842-6748 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 42 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Riverbend Festival Live country, jazz, blues, pop, folk, rock, and classical music, plus fine arts exhibits, family activities, and more. Free admission. Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-756-2212 Fax: 423-756-2719 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.friendsofthefestival.com Celebration of Fine Crafts Special crafts and demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, live music, and more. Free admission. Ross' Landing Chattanooga, TN Phone: 615-665-0502 Fall Foliage Rock City Gardens Lookout Mountain, GA Phone: 706-820-2531 July Nightfall Concert Series (see May) Pops in the Park July 4 Chattanooga Symphony Pops Orchestra and fireworks. Chickamauga Battlefield November Fall Foliage (see October) August Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-875-4966 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org/worlds.htm Enchanted Garden of Lights November to January Lights, holiday displays, and music. Rock City Gardens Lookout Mountain, GA Phone: 706-820-2531 Nightfall Concert Series (see May) Winter Days and Lights Family activities and concerts. Free admission. Chattanooga, TN River Reunion and Artist Walk (see May) River Reunion and Artist Walk (see May) September Nightfall Concert Series (see May) October Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival Music, dance, crafts, and food. Free admission. Chattanooga, TN December Chattanooga Choo Choo Victorian Holidays Open House Strolling Dickens carolers, food, and more. Chattanooga, TN Enchanted Garden of Lights (see November) Winter Days and Lights (see November) Southern Folk Festival Folk music and dance from Louisiana, Mississippi, Africa, South America, and India. Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-756-2787 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 43 Places Audubon Acres & MacLellan Island Sanctuary A wildlife sanctuary with trails, wildflowers, a suspension bridge, a Native American village site, and a reconstructed 1700s Cherokee cabin. 900 North Sanctuary Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Phone: 423-892-1499 E-mail: [email protected] Battles for Chattanooga Museum A three-dimensional electronic battle map and a collection of weapons and other artifacts provide an overview of the Civil War, especially the November 1863 battles around Chattanooga. 1110 East Brow Road Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 Phone: 423-821-2812 Bluff View Art District Artists and chefs create and demonstrate their art forms in the galleries, shops, and restaurants that feature their work. Free admission. 411 East Second Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 800-725-8338 or 423-265-5033 E-mail: [email protected] Booker T. Washington State Park 5801 Champion Road Chattanooga, TN 37416 Phone: 423-894-4955 Fax: 423-855-9879 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bookert/ C. C. Bond Gallery Chattanooga State Technical Community College 4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN 37406 Phone: 423-697-4424 Challenger Learning Center Simulated space missions, tours, and exhibits teach about math and science. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 855 East 5th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423-755-4126 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company Chattanooga African-American Museum & Research Center/ Bessie Smith Hall Portrays African-American contributions to the growth of Chattanooga and the United States. Also, exhibits, live music, food, and educational programs highlight the life and career of Bessie Smith and her blues music. 200 East M. L. King Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423-266-8658 or 423-757-0020 Fax: 423-267-1076 or 423-267-2924 Website: webusers.anet-stl.com/ ~afields/caam/caam.html Chattanooga Choo Choo During the early 1900s, Chattanooga's Terminal Station was a bustling center of activity. It now serves as a hotel and entertainment area, with trolley rides, a Model Railroad Museum, and gardens. Free admission. 1400 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 800-872-2529 or 423-266-5000 Website: www.choochoo.com Chattanooga Regional History Museum Relates the history of Chattanooga and the lives of everyday people through artifacts, video, recreated and animated scenes, and participatory activities. 400 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-4903 Phone: 423-265-3247 Chattanooga Theatre Centre One of the largest and oldest community theaters in America. 400 River Street P.O. Box 4023 Chattanooga, TN 37415 Phone: 423-267-8534 or 423-267-8538 Fax: 423-267-8617 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.TheatreCentre.com Chattanooga Veterans Administration National Cemetery Over 12,000 Union soldiers were reinterred in this cemetery from many Chattanooga battle sites. Four of the "Andrews' Raiders" buried here were the first soldiers to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Free admission. 1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-855-6590 E-mail: [email protected] Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Established in 1890, this was the first National Military Park in the United States. Covering portions of Tennessee and Georgia, this park features the Cravens House, two visitors centers, trails with audio tour tapes available, and various programs. 3370 LaFayette Road P.O. Box 2128 Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 Phone: 706-866-9241 Website: www.nps.gov/chch/ Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Coolidge Park Watch the Tennessee River flow by, play in the interactive fountain, ride the carousel, and cross the world's longest pedestrian bridge, constructed in 1891. Free admission. 150 River Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423-757-2143 Creative Discovery Museum Learn about paleontology, music, art, and inventions by doing them. 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423-756-2738 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cdmfun.org Falling Water Falls State Natural Area Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 44 George Ayers Cress Gallery of Art Changing exhibitions of contemporary art. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 615 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423-755-4178 or 423-755-4464 Harrison Bay State Park 8411 Harrison Bay Road Harrison, TN 37341 Phone: 423-344-2272 or 423-344-6061 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/harrison/ Horsin' Around Carving School A carousel carving school dedicated to preserving carousel art. Tours available. 3804 St. Elmo Avenue Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-825-5616 Houston Museum of Decorative Arts Features antiques and decorative art from the 18th through 20th centuries, including glass, porcelain, furniture, and textiles. 201 High Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423-267-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.chattanooga.net/ houston/ Hunter Museum of American Art Located in the former home of George Thomas Hunter, this museum houses a collection of American art and features touring exhibits. Artists include Andrew Wyeth, Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent. 10 Bluff View Chattanooga, TN 37403-1197 Phone: 423-267-0968 Fax: 423-267-9844 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.huntermuseum.org The In-Town Gallery Showcases original paintings, jewelry, photographs, and other work by local artists. 26A Frazier Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37405 Phone: 423-267-9214 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Innovative Miniatures and Museum Assembled dollhouses, electric lightning, wood department, furniture, and Breyer horses, stables, and accessories, plus a miniature museum. 7616 Lee Highway Chattanooga, TN 37421 Phone: 423-899-1903 International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Exhibits of antique vehicles with wrecker and towing equipment dating back to 1916, plus a collection of over 300 toy trucks. 401 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423-267-3132 Website: www.towingmusuem.com Lookout Mountain Incline Railway A steep cable-car ride up Lookout Mountain. 827 East Brow Road Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 Phone: 423-821-4224 Lookout Mountain's Point Park On the site of the Civil War Battle of Chattanooga, this park contains monuments, markers, and a museum commemorating the soldiers who died at that "Battle Above the Clouds". East Brow Road Lookout Mountain, TN Phone: 423-821-7786 Mary Walker Historical & Educational Foundation Features a series of historical exhibits, including the life of Mary Walker, a former slave who learned to read and write in Chattanooga at the age of 117. 3031 Wilcox Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37411 Phone: 423-629-7651 or 423-622-3217 The Mountain Opry An acoustic country, bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music show every Friday night. Free admission. Fairmount Road Signal Mountain, TN Phone: 423-886-3252 National Knife Museum Over 11,000 knives, swords, razors, and other antique memorabilia. 7201 Shallowford Road P.O. Box 21070 Chattanooga, TN 37424 Phone: 423-892-5007 E-mail: [email protected] Racoon Mountain Pumped Storage Project Explore the area around TVA's 520-acre mountain lake, and descend into the mountain to the turbine room. Highway 41 Phone: 423-825-3100 National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History Shares the history and preserves the memory of those who have served in America's military conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the present. 400 Georgia Avenue Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-267-1737 Website: www.smoky.com/medalofhonor/ Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Arboretum and historic site with hundreds of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, many of them labeled for identification. 400 Garden Road Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-821-9582 E-mail: [email protected] Website: virtual.chattanooga.net/rriding National Memorial for the Unborn Features historical markers, a garden, and a granite "Wall of Names" with remembrance plates placed by family members in honor of unborn children. 6230 Vance Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Phone: 800-505-5565 or 423-954-9552 River Gallery and Sculpture Garden Fine art, sculpture, and crafts by regional, national, and international artists. Free admission. 400 East Second Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423-267-7353 North Chickamauga Pocket Wilderness Two trails wind along North Chickamauga Creek. Hogskin Branch Loop is a 1.5 mile trail that takes about one hour to traverse. Stevenson Trail is about 7.8 miles roundtrip, and it takes about 5 hours. Free admission. Phone: 423-336-7424 Website: www.bowater.com/paper.html Ooltewah Railroad Station Ooltewah High School Campus 6123 Mountain View Road Ooltewah, TN 37363 Phone: 423-238-9003 Raccoon Mountain Crystal Caverns Walk through underground passageways, take a wild cave tour, and pan for gemstones. 319 West Hills Drive Chattanooga, TN 37419 Phone: 800-823-2267 or 423-821-9403 E-mail: [email protected] Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 45 Rock City Gardens Developed in the 1920s and 30s as a tourist attraction, Rock City has extensive trails and artistic displays. 1400 Patten Road Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 Phone: 706-820-2531 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seerockcity.com Ruby Falls The caverns of Lookout Mountain contain this 145-foot natural waterfall. This site also includes an observation deck and tower, and a recreation area. 1720 South Scenic Highway Chattanooga, TN 37409 Phone: 423-821-2544 Fax: 423-825-1958 Website: www.rubyfalls.com Shiloh Baptist Church Organized in 1866 by former slaves. 506 East 8th Street Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-267-3131 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Siskin Museum of Religious and Ceremonial Art Eclectic collection of religious artifacts from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Free admission. One Siskin Plaza Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423-634-1700 or 423-634-1750 Southern Belle Riverboat Educational and sightseeing riverboat tours. Ask about special dates and prices. Chattanooga Riverboat Company 201 Riverfront Parkway, Pier 2 Chattanooga, TN 37402-1616 Phone: 800-766-2784 or 423-266-4488 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.chattanoogariverboat.com Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX-3D Theater Numerous types of aquatic life and engaging 3D films. One Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37401-2048 Phone: 800-262-0695 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tnaqua.org Tennessee Civil War Museum Interactive exhibits and presentations, artifacts from the war, video, stories, and demonstrations provide an overview of the Civil War and the people it touched. 3941 St. Elmo Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37550 Phone: 423-821-4954 Tennessee Riverpark Historical exhibits and other attractions line this extensive greenway. Amicola Highway Chattanooga, TN Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum An operating railroad with displays and an audio-visual show. 4119 Cromwell Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Phone: 423-894-8028 Fax: 423-894-8029 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tvrail.com Tennessee Wildlife Center Educational exhibits and hands-on activities teach about native wildlife. 400 Garden Road Chattanooga, TN 37419 Phone: 423-821-1160 Website: www.tnwildlifecenter.org Tivoli Theatre and Memorial Auditorium Two downtown theatres offering Broadway shows, music, dance, and the Chattanooga Symphony. Office: 399 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-757-5042 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 46 Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Warner Park Zoo A variety of exotic animals and birds. 1254 East 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37404 Phone: 423-697-9722 Website: www.zoo.chattanooga.org Wiley United Methodist Church This building served as a hospital during the Civil War, and a Methodist congregation bought it in 1867. 504 Lookout Street Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-756-5463 Visitor Information Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 2 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 800-322-3344 or 423-756-8687 Website: www.chattanoogafun.com Allied Arts Artsline Information on theatrical, musical, and other performing arts events in Chattanooga. Phone: 800-322-3344 or 423-756-2787 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.alliedartschatt.org *Special Note: If you are looking for accommodations in Chattanooga, get a list of Bed & Breakfasts. You may find one in a fascinating historic home that provides a great stay. Websites: City of Chattanooga www.chattanooga.gov © 2003 The Notgrass Company HANCOCK COUNTY - SNEEDVILLE Events Fall Festival Sneedville, TN Phone: 423-733-2274 Places Elrod Falls Hiking trails wind around a series of three falls, the upper of which cascades more than 100 feet. Free admission. Off Highway 31 Sneedville, TN Phone: 423-733-4524 or 423-733-4341 Melungeons When Europeans explored and moved into the area around the modern border of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina, they found dark-skinned people with European features. They spoke broken Elizabethan English, practiced the Christian faith, and generally called themselves "Portyghee". The name "Melungeon" became attached to them, and they faced persecution and discrimination into the 20thcentury. Many Melungeons still reside in Hancock County. (See Lesson 18 for more information.) Contact for information: Scott Collins Phone: 423-733-4524 Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Visitor Information Hancock County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 426 Sneedville, TN 37869 Phone: 423-733-4524 or 423-733-4451 Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com HARDEMAN COUNTY - BOLIVAR Fall Events February National Field Trials Championship/ Bird Dog Championship Ames Plantation Grand Junction, TN Phone: 731-878-1067 April Historic Homes Tour Third weekend Phone: 731-658-6554 or 731-658-6130 May Historic Hardeman County Month Features buildings throughout the county. July Fur, Fin, and Feathers Festival Art show, crafts, food, music, and family entertainment. Middleton, TN October Tennessee Forest Festival Parade, mule pule, trail ride, exhibits, and more. Cultural Resource Field Day Enjoy a day at Ames Plantation learning about the history and culture of the area. Watch numerous demonstrations of traditional skills. Grand Junction, TN Phone: 731-878-1067 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amesplantation.org Lions Club Horse Show Middleton, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Places Ames Plantation This plantation is an Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Tennessee conducting agricultural and historical projects. It is privately owned and operated by the Trustees of the Hobart Ames Foundation. 4275 Ellington Road P.O. Box 389 Grand Junction, TN 38039 Phone: 731-878-1067 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amesplantation.org Anderson's Fruit Farm Apples, peaches, and other fruit grown for local markets are also processed at the farm. Highway 64 Cloverport, TN Artesian Well City Park Hornsby, TN 47 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Battle of Davis Bridge Site A walking trail leads to the bridge at this Civil War battlesite. A brochure is available. Highway 57 South Pocahontas, TN Phone: 731-658-6554 or 731-658-6130 Big Hill Pond State Park Big Hill Pond was created in 1953 when dirt was taken from a borrow pit to build a levee for a railroad. Attractions in this park include a boardwalk through the scenic Dismal Swamp, a 70-foot tall observation tower, and earthworks built by Union soldiers during the Civil War. 1435 John Howell Road Pocahontas, TN 38061 Phone: 731-645-7967 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bighill/ Bolivar Historic Walking Tour Over 100 homes, churches, and other buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Many feature architecture by Fletcher Sloan. Bolivar, TN Phone: 731-658-6554 Chickasaw State Park 20 Cabin Lane Henderson, TN 38340 Phone: 731-989-5141 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/chicksaw/ Chickasaw Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Hardeman County Court House Built in 1868 to replace a courthouse burned during the Federal occupation of Bolivar during the war. An 1873 Confederate Monument stands on the lawn. Court Square Bolivar, TN Little Court House Constructed in 1824 as Hardeman County's first courthouse. Open by appointment. South Washington & Bills Street Bolivar, TN Phone: 731-658-6554 or 731-658-6130 National Bird Dog Museum Explore art, photography, memorabilia, and other information related to pointing dogs and retriever breeds. This complex also includes the Field Trial Hall of Fame and the Wildlife Heritage Center, which has an extensive collection of literature and periodicals related to sporting dogs, hunting, conservation, and wildlife. 505 West Highway 57 P.O. Box 774 Grand Junction, TN 38039 Phone: 731-764-2058 or 731-764-3396 The Pillars Built before 1828, this may have been the first brick home in Bolivar. Open by appointment. South Washington & Bills Street Bolivar, TN Phone: 731-658-6554 or 731-658-6130 Polk Cemetery Established around 1845. Contains the grave of Colonel Ezekiel Polk, grandfather of President James K. Polk. Off Market Street/Highway 64 near Episcopal Church. In historic district. Bolivar, TN Tennessee Pewter Factory This is the only pewter factory in the state. Tours are available by appointment. 133 West Madison Avenue Grand Junction, TN 38039 Phone: 731-764-2064 Visitor Information Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce 500 West Market Street P.O. Box 313 Bolivar, TN 38008 Phone: 731-658-6554 or 731-658-6130 See More on Scenic Highway 64 Features historic sites, attractions, and events in southwestern Tennessee. Free brochure. Hardin County Tourism 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 HARDIN COUNTY - SAVANNAH Events April Living History Demonstration Weekend closest to April 6-7, Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh Civil War re-enactors demonstrate military tactics, medical techniques, and camp life. Shiloh National Military Park Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-689-5696 Savannah Art Guild Civil War Art Display Display of Civil War art created by local artists. Savannah, TN Phone: 731-925-7529 June Long Hunter Rendezvous Demonstrations by the Davy Crockett Long Hunters, frontier games, and traders. Pickwick Landing State Park Pickwick Dam, TN Phone: 731-926-1082 or 731-689-3129 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pickwick/events.htm July Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 48 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Civil War Encampment and Fireworks Display Pickwick Landing State Park Pickwick Dam, TN Phone: 731-926-1082 or 731-689-3129 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pickwick/events.htm National Catfish Derby This six-week fishing rodeo is held on the Tennessee River and in several other locations. Fishing, live music, cultural exhibits, and more. Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-8094 Tennessee River Bluegrass Festival July 4th weekend Wayne Jerrolds Riverfront Park Savannah, TN Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-5595 September Pickwick Landing State Park In the 1840s, Pickwick Landing became a riverboat stop. The park today was once the living area for the construction crews who built the TVA dam here. Park Road Pickwick Dam, TN 38365-0015 Phone: 731-689-3129 Website: www.state.tn.us/ environment/parks/pickwick/ Saltillo Historic District and Ferry Ride one of Tennessee's last remaining river ferries to the town of Saltillo, which contains homes from the 1840s. Two cemeteries and a church building also date from before the Civil War. Main Street Saltillo, TN Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-2364 Saltillo River Day Cloggers, bands, a parade, and other entertainment; a Civil War encampment; and contests. Saltillo, TN Phone: 731-687-3697 Savannah Art Guild Gallery Features paintings by local artists in various mediums. Free admission. 112 Williams Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 731-925-7529 Sunset Symphony Performance by the Memphis Symphony. Cherry Mansion Savannah, TN Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-5595 Savannah Historic District and Trail Sixteen homes built between 1830 and 1930 form the Savannah Historic District. The Historic Trail offers views of the Tennessee River and wayside exhibits about Native Americans, the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, and Queenie and Alex Haley. 507 Main St. Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-2364 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tourhardincnty.org/ histdist.htm December Victorian Christmas Celebration Guided tours and carriage rides through the decorated historic district. Savannah, TN Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-6410 Places Cherry Mansion David Robinson built this house around 1830 as a wedding gift for his daughter and son-in-law, W.H. Cherry. General U.S. Grant used it as his headquarters in the spring of 1862. The interior of the house is not open to the public, but you may visit the site. A Grant Headquarters Monument is located one block east of the house. 101 Main Street Savannah, TN Phone: 731-925-2364 Savannah Theater Presents local dramatic productions. Savannah, TN Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-2364 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 49 Shiloh's Civil War Relics and Museum Features weapons, uniforms, paper documents, and other artifacts. 4730 Highway 22 Shiloh, TN 38376 Phone: 731-689-4114 Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark High on a bluff in Shiloh National Military Park, six platform mounds and over three dozen individual horse mounds are encircled by a palisade.The Mississippian Moundbuilder village in the Tennessee Valley flourished around A.D. 1200. The Tennessee River Museum has more information about this tribe. 1055 Pittsburg Landing Shiloh, TN 38376 Phone: 731-689-5696 Website: www.nps.gov/shil/ Shiloh National Military Park Some one hundred thousand Union and Confederate troops fought here in April of 1862, and Ulysses S. Grant won a major victory for the Union. This well-preserved battlefield features 151 monuments, 217 cannon, and over 450 historic tablets. 1055 Pittsburg Landing Shiloh, TN 38376 Phone: 731-689-5696 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nps.gov/shil/ Tennessee River Museum A tribute to the Tennessee River and its influence on the land, the people, and the heritage of the Tennessee Valley. Featured exhibits educate visitors about paleontology, archaeology, steamboats, and the Civil War. The Shiloh Effigy Pipe, uncovered in 1898 at Shiloh National Military Park, is on display. 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-2364 Website: www.tourhardincnty.org/ artifact.htm © 2003 The Notgrass Company Tennessee River Waterway Museum Showcases the history of the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Tennessee River. Free admission. Highway 128 South Pickwick Dam, TN 38365 Phone: 731-925-4346 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Walker Branch Dragonfly & Damselfly Preserve State Natural Area Wayne Jerrolds Riverfront Park Features a trail by the Tennessee River with markers describing local history. The Mississippi Queen and Delta Queen riverboats stop here regularly, and locals entertain the crowds with live music and 19thcentury costumes. Call for dates. Savannah, TN Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-2364 White Oak Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-687-3444 Hardin County Convention and Visitor Bureau 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 or 731-925-2364 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tourhardincnty.org See More on Scenic Highway 64 Features historic sites, attractions, and events in southwestern Tennessee. Free brochure. Hardin County Tourism 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 Visitor Information Hardin County Chamber of Commerce 818 Main Street P.O. Box 996 Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 731-925-2363 Fax: 731-925-8069 HAWKINS COUNTY - ROGERSVILLE Events Places September Archie Campbell Tourism Complex This collection of 27 structures, bearing the name of Grand Ole Opry star Archie Campbell, traces the Civil War and railroad history of the area. Free admission. 1395 South Main Street P.O. Box 181 Bulls Gap, TN 37711-0181 Phone: 423-235-5216 Riverfront Festival Surgoinsville, TN Phone: 423-345-2213 October Heritage Days Appalachian music and dance, antique cars, quilts, farm equipment, and more. Free admission. Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-1961 September Mount Carmel Fall Festival Free admission. Mount Carmel, TN Phone: 423-357-3060 Bays Mountain State Natural Area Crockett Spring Park Includes a stone-walled cemetery and tree park. Davy Crockett's grandparents lived nearby. 200 Crockett Street Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-1961 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 50 Ebbing & Flowing Spring One of only two springs in the world known to flow regularly at two hour, forty minute intervals. Site includes 19th-century Methodist church and a one-room schoolhouse. Free admission by appointment. 840 Ebbing & Flowing Spring Road Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-8201 Hale Springs Inn The oldest continuously-operated inn in Tennessee, built in 1824. 110 West Main Street Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-5171 Hawkins County Courthouse Built in 1836, this is one of the oldest original courthouses in Tennessee. 100 East Main Street Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-7359 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Laurel Run Park Trails, fishing, and more. Free admission. Arnold Road Church Hill, TN Phone: 423-357-8110 Main Street Studio and Gallery Demonstrations and studio tours of this pottery shop are available by appointment. Free admission. 116 East Main Street Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-3879 E-mail: [email protected] Riverfront Park Trails, fishing, and more. Free admission. Surgoinsville Creek Road Surgoinsville, TN Rogersville Historic District Founded in the 1780s, Rogersville contains several historic buildings. Free brochure. Main Street Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-2186 or 423-272-1961 Rogersville Printing Museum Tennessee's first newspaper was published in Rogersville in 1791. This 1890 depot contains a recreated 19th-century print shop with original and reproduction newspapers, and other artifacts. The depot stands near the site of a grain mill and the Rogersville Synodical College for Women. 415 South Depot Street Rogersville, TN Phone: 423-272-2186 or 423-272-1961 Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Visitor Information Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce 415 South Depot Street Rogersville, TN 37857-3331 Phone: 423-272-2186 Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com HAYWOOD COUNTY - BROWNSVILLE Events October Brownsville Blues Fall Festival Blues and gospel music, tours of Sleepy John Estes' home and gravesite, and more. Free admission. Brownsville, TN Phone: 731-772-2193 Places The African Roots Museum Various African artifacts from many African countries. 12704 Highway 19E Nutbush, TN Phone: 731-772-6902 Brownsville Walking Tour Stroll past and through historic houses and other buildings in Brownsville. 121 West Main Street Brownsville, TN 38012 Phone: 731-772-2193 Felsenthal Lincoln Collection During his life, Morton Felsenthal collected a variety of books, paintings, statues, speeches, and memorabilia related to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. His collection is now displayed in a renovated 1851 school building. Free admission. College Hill Center 127 North Grand Avenue Brownsville, TN 38012 Phone: 731-772-4883 Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge This refuge provides habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl as well as other animals. Free admission. 4172 Highway 76 South Brownsville, TN 38012-8332 Phone: 731-772-0501 Website: southeast.fws.gov/hatchie/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 51 Haywood County Museum Artifacts, documents, photographs, and memorabilia trace the history of Haywood County from Indian times to the present. Free admission. College Hill Center 127 North Grand Avenue Brownsville, TN 38012 Phone: 731-772-4883 or 731-772-2193 Minefield A 75-foot steel sculpture created by Billy Tripp of Brownsville. Free admission. 1 Minefield Alley Brownsville, TN Phone: 731-772-2193 Sleepy John Estes House Blues legend John Adam Estes lived here. Photographs and audio tapes depict his life. Free admission. 121 Sunnyhill Cove Brownsville, TN Phone: 731-772-2193 © 2003 The Notgrass Company West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center Houses a cotton museum, the West Tennessee Music Museum, the Scenic Hatchie River museum, and information about West Tennessee. Free admission. 121 Sunnyhill Cove Brownsville, TN Phone: 731-779-9000 Wild Onion Ridge Music Heritage Park Features the Nutbush/Tina Turner Heritage Resource Center with exhibits about Nutbush history and culture, and artists from the area, including Tina Turner, Sleepy John Estes, Clay Evans, Alex Harvey, and others. Open by appointment. 382 Willette Beard Road Nutbush, TN Phone: 731-772-4265 or 731-772-8157 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nutbush.com Visitor Information Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce 121 West Main Street Brownsville, TN 38012 Phone: 731-772-2193 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pchnet.com/chamber/ HENDERSON COUNTY - LEXINGTON Events Trail Rides Natchez Trace State Park Wildersville, TN Phone: 731-968-3742 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/natchez/events.htm April West Tennessee Fiddlers' Contest Sardis, TN May Family Fun Days Memorial Day weekend Historical, natural, and recreational activities. Natchez Trace State Park Wildersville, TN Phone: 731-968-3742 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/natchez/events.htm June Gospel Music Festival Traditional and contemporary gospel music from regional artists. Natchez Trace State Park Wildersville, TN Phone: 731-968-3742 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/natchez/events.htm Battle of Parker's Crossroads Re-enactment and Living History Demonstration Second weekend (even years) Parker's Crossroads, TN Phone: 800-967-2576 or 731-968-6026 August Natchez Days Historical activities related to Native American skills, the Civil War, and the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Natchez Trace State Park Wildersville, TN Phone: 731-968-3742 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/natchez/events.htm National Championship Rodeo Guy B. Amis Park Lexington, TN Parker's Crossroads Racking Horse Show City Park Parker's Crossroads, TN Steer Wrestling Competition Tim McPeake Arena Lexington, TN September Antique Tractor Show Sardis City Park Sardis, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 52 Labor Day Weekend Historical, natural, and recreational activities. Natchez Trace State Park Wildersville, TN Phone: 731-968-3742 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/natchez/events.htm October Possum Festival City Park Parker's Crossroads, TN Places Battle of Parker's Crossroads Confederate forces under General Nathan Bedford Forrest clashed here on December 31, 1862, with Union troops under Colonels Cyrus Dunham and John Fuller. Free brochure. Parker's Crossroads, TN Phone: 731-968-2126 or 731-967-3508 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bushwacking.com/ selfguided_tour.htm Beech River Watershed Development Authority Oversees several lakes which provide outdoor recreation, water supply, and flood protection. P.O. Box 477 Lexington, TN 38351 Phone: 731-968-6191 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Cotton Patch Restaurant Features authentic and reproduced Civil War memorabilia, as well as Confederate bushwacking/camp demonstrations. Highway 22 Parker's Crossroads, TN Phone: 731-968-5533 Website: www.bushwacking.com/ CottonPatch.htm Hinson Springs Attracted visitors from around the country in the early 1900s to bathe in its waters. Mills Darden Marker and Gravesite Mills Darden was one of the largest known people in the world. When he died in 1857, he was over seven feet tall and weighed over 1,000 pounds. Phone: 731-968-2126 Natchez Trace Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-986-5351 or 731-423-5725 Natchez Trace State Park North America's third largest pecan tree stands in the park. Legend says that the tree grew from a pecan given to a local settler by one of Andrew Jackson's men as they returned from the Battle of New Orleans. 24845 Natchez Trace Road Wildersville, TN 38388-8329 Phone: 731-968-3742 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/natchez/ Henderson County Chamber of Commerce 149 Eastern Shores Drive Lexington, TN 38351 Phone: 731-968-2126 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.netease.net/hccc Visitor Information HENRY COUNTY - PARIS September Events April World's Biggest Fish Fry Last full week Catfish races, rodeos, a carnival midway, a grand parade, and more. Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-3431 May Puryear Day Third Saturday Parade, music, square dancing, arts and crafts, barbecue. Puryear, TN Phone: 731-642-5362 Summer Musical Programs at Paris Landing State Park Paris Landing State Park Buchanan, TN Phone: 731-644-7359 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/paris/events.htm Fall Storytelling Festival Ogbum Park Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-3855 Eiffel Tower Day and Balloon Festival This festival takes place around the Eiffel Tower and features live entertainment, tethered balloon rides and races, "Arts in the Park", Classic Cars, and more. Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-3431 Pioneer Days Third Saturday Parades, games, country music, square dancing, and shoot-out. Henry, TN Phone: 731-243-3833 Octoberfest First Saturday Games, booths, and authentic German music and food. Paris, TN Contact: Andy Fazzini Phone: 731-644-9442 November Artist Showcase Display of local artistic talent. First American Bank Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-3955 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 53 December Christmas Concert Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-3955 Places Big Sandy Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Eiffel Tower A 65-foot reproduction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Free admission. Memorial Park Volunteer Drive Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-1445 Grove Tower Located on the highest point in West Tennessee, this tower originally housed the county high school. Grove Boulevard Paris, TN Henry County Courthouse This courthouse has been in use since 1896. Historical photographs and paintings hang inside. Washington Street Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-5212 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Kentucky Lake Year-round water recreation. Phone: 731-642-3431 Market Street Antique Mall Includes Checkerboard Cafe and a model trains display. Free admission. 414 North Market Street Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-6996 Paris-Henry County Heritage Center A 1916 Italian-style mansion contains a computerized database of local and regional history, special historical exhibits, and a video and audio tape library. Free admission. 614 North Poplar Street Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 731-642-1030 E-mail: [email protected] Paris Landing State Park Paris Landing was a steamboat and freight landing dating back to the mid 1800s. 16055 Highway 79 North Buchanan, TN 38222-4109 Phone: 731-644-7359 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/paris/ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge This refuge provides a haven for winter waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Visitors can observe the wildlife by land or bring their boats. Fishing and hunting are allowed in season. Free admission. 810 East Wood Street, Suite B P.O. Box 849 Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 731-642-2091 Fax: 731-644-3351 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/tennessee/ Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html West Sandy Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Visitor Information Paris/Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 East Wood Street P.O. Box 8 Paris, TN 38242-0008 Phone: 800-345-1103 or 731-6423431 Fax: 731-642-3454 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.paris.tn.org/chamber.htm The Tennessee River Runs Through It Highlights the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational attractions and events around the Tennessee River. Free brochure. Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 800-345-1103 Website: Paris-Henry County www.paris.tn.org Walking Tour An audio-taped guide will lead you on a walking tour of West Tennessee's oldest incorporated community. Cassette players, tapes, and maps are available at no charge at the Chamber of Commerce, the W.G. Rhea Library, and the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center. Paris, TN Phone: 731-642-3431 HICKMAN COUNTY - CENTERVILLE May Events Riding Shows First Saturday of each month Riding Arena Haley's Creek Road Miracle Day Second Saturday Live entertainment, games, and more. Centerville, TN Phone: 931-670-9926 East Hickman Indian Pow-Wow Fourth weekend Phone: 931-670-5465 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 54 August Middle Tennessee Gem & Mineral Show Third weekend Features gems, minerals, cut and polished stones, cutting equipment, jewelry, and more. Free admission. Riverbend Family Entertainment Center Centerville, TN Phone: 931-729-5437 Fall © 2003 The Notgrass Company Hickman County Marching Classic Statewide high school band competition. Centerville, TN Little Lot Homecoming Little Lot, TN September Duck River Music & Arts Festival First Saturday after Labor Day Live entertainment, games, and more. Centerville, TN Phone: 931-729-5774 Coble Homecoming Last Saturday Live music, food, and more. Coble, TN Phone: 931-729-4378 Places Centerville Public Square Turn-of-the-century public square. Includes Dycus Hardware which features historical county photographs. Centerville, TN Phone: 931-729-5774 Gordon House Built around 1818 by Captain John Gordon, the first Postmaster of Nashville and owner of a trading post and ferry on the Duck River. Off the Natchez Trace Phone: 931-729-5774 Grinder's Switch Sarah Ophelia Colley grew up in Centerville to become Grand Ole Opry star Minnie Pearl. An old railroad depot stands by the railroad stop that she made famous. Grinder's Switch Road Centerville, TN Phone: 931-729-5774 October Auto Show First Saturday Classic, collector, and street rod cars. Free admission. Centerville, TN Phone: 931-729-4576 Hickman County Public Library Features art exhibits and displays, and genealogical information. 120 West Swan Street Centerville, TN Phone: 931-729-5130 December Christmas Tour of Homes Phone: 931-729-2288 Jackson Falls This large spring and waterfalls provided a rest stop on the Natchez Trace. Andrew Jackson and his troops camped here, giving the falls their name. Shady Grove, TN Phone: 931-729-5774 MTSU Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Natchez Trace Parkway In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, settlers in the Ohio River Valley were floating their produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. They sold their flatboats for lumber, and the path now known as the Natchez Trace provided a good route back home. The introduction of steamboats encouraged return travel by river, and the Trace lost much of its traffic. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Hickman County. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ Tarkington's General Store Opened in 1927. 6688 Hassell Creek Road Lyles, TN Phone: 931-729-2767 Visitor Information Hickman County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 126 Centerville, TN 37033 Phone: 931-729-5774 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Hickman County, Tennessee www.hickmanco.com HOUSTON COUNTY - ERIN Events Places March Betsy Ligon Park & Walking Trail Contains a railroad depot pavilion, an actual boxcar and caboose, a turn-around, and working railroad crossing lights. Also features a lime kiln from the 1800s and a two-mile walking trail. Front Street Erin, TN Phone: 931-289-4108 E-mail: [email protected] Irish Celebration Third week Forty percent of this county's 7,000 residents claim Irish ancestry, and they celebrate with food and fun in March. Free admission. Phone: 931-289-5100 E-mail: [email protected] Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 55 Ferry at Danville One of the few ferry boats left in Tennessee. Connects Benton and Houston Counties across the Tennessee River. Highway 147 Phone: 931-289-3633 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Houston County Area Chamber of Commerce 48 Strawberry Street P.O. Box 603 Erin, TN 37061 Phone: 931-289-5100 or 931-289-4108 The Tennessee River Runs Through It Highlights the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational attractions and events around the Tennessee River. Free brochure. Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 800-345-1103 HUMPHREYS COUNTY - WAVERLY Events May Civil War Living History Camp & Grand Ball Confederate infantry, cavalry, artillery, and medical demonstrations, plus a grand ball. Loretta Lynn's Ranch Hurricane Mills, TN Phone: 931-296-7700 or 770-926-1229 E-mail: [email protected] July St. Patrick Irish Picnic and Homecoming Live music and dancing, food, games, and more. Free admission. McEwen, TN Phone: 931-582-3493 or 931-582-3986 Fax: 931-582-6386 E-mail: [email protected] Places Blue Creek Nature Center Trails, a bull frog pond, and pine tree plantation. Waverly, TN Phone: 931-296-3442 Bucksnort Trail Ride Waverly, TN Phone: 931-296-3442 Buffalo River Canoe Trips Beginning and advanced canoeists can enjoy navigating this river. Phone: 931-296-4865 Civil War Railroad Military sites lie along the railroad that passes through Cheatham, Dickson, and Humphreys Counties, generally following the course of Hwy 70. Many sites are on private property, so you must get permission to visit them. Free brochure. Phone: 931-296-4865 Enochs Grist Mill This mill continues to produce corn meal, and a museum features historical memorabilia. 84 Enochs Road McEwen, TN Phone: 931-582-3385 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 56 Humphreys County Museum and Civil War Fort A restored mansion houses a collection of Indian artifacts and military memorabilia. The Civil War Fort behind the mansion was originally built to protect the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad supply route. Free admission. 201 Fort Hill Drive Waverly, TN 37185 Phone: 931-296-1099 Johnsonville State Historic Park This museum and the surrounding grounds commemorate the 1864 Battle of Johnsonville, the only recorded battle in which cavalry troops defeated a naval force. Traces of Union fortifications, redoubts, and rifle pits still exist. Interpretive tours are available, and a museum relates area history. Route 1 Box 374 New Johnsonville, TN 37134 Phone: 931-535-2789 Fax: 931-535-3776 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/johnson/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Loretta Lynn's Ranch The recreated Butcher Holler House and a simulated coal mine provide a look at life in Kentucky during Loretta Lynn's childhood. The ranch also has a recreated western town, with authentic tools and machinery. The Hurricane Creek Mill houses the Loretta Lynn Museum. Contact the ranch about special events and concerts. 1344 Hurricane Mills Road Hurricane Mills, TN 37078 Phone: 931-296-7700 E-mail: [email protected] Nolan House Bed & Breakfast This Victorian house was built in 1870 by Civil War soldier James Nolan. Features a hiking trail and family cemetery. 375 Highway 13 North Waverly, TN Phone: 931-296-2511 Tennessee Nat’l Wildlife Refuge This refuge provides a haven for winter waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Visitors can observe the wildlife by land or bring their boats. Fishing and hunting are allowed in season. Free admission. 810 East Wood Street, Suite B P.O. Box 849 Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 731-642-2091 Fax: 731-644-3351 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/tennessee/ Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html World O' Tools Museum 2431 Highway 13 South Waverly, TN 37185 Phone: 931-296-3218 Visitor Information Humphreys County Area Chamber of Commerce 124 East Main Street Waverly, TN 37185 Phone: 931-296-4865 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dickson.net/hcchamber/ The Tennessee River Runs Through It Highlights the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational attractions and events around the Tennessee River. Free brochure. Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 800-345-1103 JACKSON COUNTY - GAINESBORO Events May Poke Sallet Festival Second weekend Music, games, contests, and other activities. Town Square Gainesboro, TN Phone: 931-268-3447 Fall Cruzin' the Cumberland The Music City Queen Riverboat provides dinner and sightseeing. Phone: 931-268-0971 December Cumberland Heritage Christmas Narrated horse and buggy rides, music, and more. Gainesboro, TN Phone: 931-268-0971 Places Cordell Hull Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Fort Blount and Williamsburg Site Around 1791, Territorial Governor William Blount ordered the construction of a fort here. Williamsburg grew up near the fort as the first county seat. See also Jackson County Museum. Smith Bend Road Gainesboro, TN Phone: 931-268-0971 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 57 Freestone Pottery Hand-crafted pottery featuring Biblical messages. Demonstrations available. Free admission. 707 North Fork Lane Whitleyville, TN Phone: 931-621-3456 E-mail: [email protected] Granville Museum Artifacts and displays tell the history of Granville, a riverboat town settled in 1799. Free admission. Clover Street Granville, TN Phone: 931-268-4411 Jackson County Museum Local history exhibits, including a replica of Fort Blount and Williamsburg, and other rotating exhibits. 105 Montpelier Gainesboro, TN Phone: 931-268-0971 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Meteorite Crater A historic marker marks the site of a meteorite crater. The area has grown up with vegetation and the crater site is not visible to the untrained eye. Take I-40 to Highway 56; go north and take a left on Flynn’s Creek Road. Marker is on the left a few miles down Flynn’s Creek Road. Washmorgan Hollow State Natural Area Visitor Information Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 101 East Hull Avenue P.O. Box 827 Gainesboro, TN 38562 Phone: 931-268-0971 JEFFERSON COUNTY - DANDRIDGE Events May Memorial Day Jamboree New Market, TN Phone: 865-475-4064 Plowin' Day and Spring Festival Seed swapping demonstration, cornhusk dolls, and more. Deep Springs Settlement 1541 Deep Springs Road Dandridge, TN 37725 Phone: 865-397-1460 Strawberry Festival Strawberry Plains, TN Phone: 865-523-4528 June Chestnut Hill Horse Show Grounds of former Chestnut Hill Elementary School Chestnut Hill, TN Phone: 865-509-7551 September "Agri-Culture" September and October Pumpkins, hay rides, crafts, and harvest decorations. Old Mill Pumpkin Patch Phone: 865-397-9841 Molasses Festival Deep Springs Settlement 1541 Deep Springs Road Dandridge, TN 37725 Phone: 865-397-1460 October "Agri-Culture" (see September) Old Time Saturday Entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Jefferson City, TN Phone: 865-475-7367 Story-Telling Festival Glenmore Mansion Jefferson City, TN Phone: 865-475-5014 or 865-475-4414 Places Biblical Gardens Behind Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church is a garden containing statues of Biblical figures and scripture signs. 3168 West Old Andrew Johnson Hwy Strawberry Plains, TN Dandridge This community was founded in 1793 and named for Martha Dandridge Washington. Union and Confederate soldiers skirmished here on December 24, 1863. A walking tour brochure is available. U.S. Highways 25W and 70 Phone: 865-397-9642 Frances Hodgson Burnett Cabin Site An historical marker identifies the area where the cabin stood into which Frances Eliza Hodgson moved in 1865. She married Swan Burnett in 1873 and started writing. U.S. Highway 11E New Market, TN Glenmore Mansion Built around 1868 and furnished with Victorian antiques. 1280 North Chucky Pike Jefferson City, TN 37760 Phone: 865-475-5014 or 865-475-4414 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 58 Henderson Island Refuge WMA Phone: 423-587-7037 Houston's Mineral Water Purchase a gallon of mineral water from this spring for 25 cents. 1005 West Old Andrew Johnson Hwy New Market, TN Jefferson County Museum 1845 courthouse contains artifacts from early Tennessee history, the Civil War, and the World Wars, including the Marriage Bond of Davy Crockett and Polly Finley. Free admission. Jefferson County Courthouse 202 West Main Street Dandridge, TN Phone: 865-397-4904 McSpaddon House Samuel McSpaddon, a powdermaker and Revolutionary War veteran, built this house in 1804. He manufactured gun power that Andrew Jackson's troops used at Battle of New Orleans. Highway 66 Between Dandridge and Sevierville Visitor Information Jefferson Co. Chamber of Commerce 532 Patriot Drive Jefferson City, TN 37760-3216 Phone: 865-397-9642 Fax: 865-397-0164 [email protected] www.jefferson-tn-chamber.org © 2003 The Notgrass Company JOHNSON COUNTY - MOUNTAIN CITY Events December Summer Tour of Homes Phone: 423-727-9111 or 423-727-5800 Shady Valley Bluegrass Festival Phone: 423-739-2337 E-mail: [email protected] June Trade Days Festival Apple butter making, crafts, quilting, live music, and more in one of the oldest European settlements in Tennessee. Phone: 423-727-5800 August Bluegrass Down on the Farm Bluegrass and gospel music. Phone: 423-739-2337 E-mail: [email protected] Mountain Heritage Days & Rodeo Festival Cowgirls and cowboys compete for points in the Mid-Atlantic Rodeo Association. Phone: 423-727-1700 Old Butler Days Celebrate the town under the lake with music, games, exhibits, and food. Butler, TN Phone: 423-768-2432 Old Time Fiddler's Convention Old Mill Music Park Laurel Bloomery, TN Phone: 423-727-9595 September Bluegrass Rally in the Valley Shady Valley, TN Phone: 423-739-2337 E-mail: [email protected] October Cranberry Festival Take a look at the natural, noncommercial cranberry bogs and enjoy the parade, crafts, food, quilt show, and other displays. Phone: 423-739-2400 or 423-727-5800 Places Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org Backbone Rock Near the Tennessee-Virginia border. Phone: 423-727-5800 Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Wilderness Ranch, Inc. Scenic trail rides, covered wagon rides, and hay and picnic rides. 168 Wilderness Trail P.O. Box 300 Butler, TN 37640 Phone: 800-381-6751 or 423-768-3030 Visitor Information Butler Museum Memorabilia from the Old Town of Butler, covered by the waters of Watauga Lake in 1948. Free admission. "Babe" Curtis Park Curtis Lane Butler, TN Phone: 423-768-2432 Johnson County Welcome Center 716 South Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-5800 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pages.preferred.com/ ~jcwc/index.htm Callalantee Guided horse rides. Bring your own horse. 675 D. Curd Road P.O. Box 48 Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-4401 Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com Doe Mountain Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Johnson County Museum 716 South Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-5800 E-mail: [email protected] Old Time Music Friday nights Davidson's Store in Shingletown and the Crackers Neck Store in Cracker's Neck both host weekly music sessions. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 59 © 2003 The Notgrass Company KNOX COUNTY - KNOXVILLE May Events January Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Features a parade, memorial service, Black Inventors Exhibit, and musical performances. Knoxville, TN Phone: 800-727-8045 April Dogwood Arts Festival Music, art, sports, gardens, and more. Knoxville, TN Phone: 800-364-9663 or 865-637-4561 Smoky Mountain Quilt Show & Competition Traditional and contemporary quilted items from Tennessee and other states and countries. Free admission. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-577-0892 Spring American Indian Celebration and Pow Wow Native American tribes from across the United States come together for dance competitions, craft demonstrations, storytelling, and other activities. World's Fair Park Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-475-6844 or 865-579-1384 E-mail: [email protected] Greek Festival Cultural exhibits, children dancing in traditional costumes, church tours, Greek foods and pastries. St. George Greek Orthodox Church 4070 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-5043 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series May through September World's Fair Park Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-2665 Jubilee International Festival A celebration of the different cultural traditions that have influence this region. Food, dance, music, crafts, and other activities. World's Fair Park Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-5851 Rare Breed Livestock, Miniature, and Pet Expo Third weekend Exhibitions of agricultural and companion animals from large hoofstock to tiny pets, plus educational and entertaining seminars. Knoxville Fairgrounds Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-475-3777 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.public.usit.net/ddtarr June Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (see May) Kuumba Festival Cultural fine arts show featuring African and African-American art, dance, theater, music, storytelling, and food. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-525-0961 or 865-637-5049 Statehood Day Celebration First weekend Tennessee became the 16th United State in 1796 at this site. Celebrate with food, music, and period reenactments. Blount Mansion Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-525-2375 July Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (see May) August Artfest August through October Summer Shades, Mayor's Art Auction, Artist's Extravaganza, and more. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-7543 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (see May) Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 60 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Tennessee State Racking Horse Show Largest racking horse show in the industry. Over 500 horses compete for prizes. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-971-5236 September Artfest (see August) Boomsday Labor Day Live entertainment, activities, and a large fireworks display. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-693-1020 Governor John Sevier Days Colonial Festival Living history festival and trade fair. Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-573-5508 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (see May) Smoky Mountain Jam A variety of music on multiple stages. World's Fair Park Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-2665 Tennessee Valley Fair Entertainment, agricultural shows, exhibits, activities, contests, and more. Chilhowee Park Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-637-5840 October Artfest (see August) Head of the Tennessee Regatta Sequoyah Park Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-212-5299 Website: www.korrnet.org/kra/ Home/Head/head.html November Foothills Craft Guild Show and Sale Demonstrations and exhibits of traditional and contemporary crafts. Knoxville Convention/Exhibition Center Knoxville, TN Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-521-7211 or 865-717-3914 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org December Downtown Celebration of Lights Family entertainment, free horsedrawn wagon rides, and more. Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-215-4248 Nativity Pageant Community presentation of the story of Christ's birth. Civic Coliseum Knoxville, TN Places Armstrong-Lockett House (Crescent Bend) and W. P. Toms Memorial Gardens Built in 1834, this house now contains a collection of 18th century English and American furniture and art. It also features extensive Italian gardens. 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 Phone: 865-637-3163 Baker-Peters House Built in 1840 and originally owned by Dr. Harvey Baker, a strong Confederate sympathizer. He was killed in 1863 during a skirmish with Union soldiers at the house. It is now a dentist's office and restaurant. 9000 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-470-2286 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 61 Beck Cultural Exchange Center Preserves and presents the achievements of African-Americans in Knoxville. Includes books, photographs, recordings, biographies, and art. Free admission. 1927 Dandridge Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915 Phone: 865-524-8461 E-mail: [email protected] Bethel Civil War Cemetery Sixteen hundred Confederate soldiers are buried in this cemetery, which was established in 1861. Open by appointment only. 1711 Dandridge Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-8661 Bijou Theatre Historic downtown landmark that hosts music, dance, theater and other special events. 803 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-0832 Blount Mansion Governor William Blount lived in this home, built in stages between 1792 and 1830. Tennessee became the 16th United State here in 1796. 200 West Hill Avenue P.O. Box 1703 Knoxville, TN 37901 Phone: 865-525-2375 The Candy Factory and Victorian District A working chocolate factory and galleries and studios with local, regional, and national artwork. Free admission. 1060 World's Fair Park Drive Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-2049 Carousel and Clarence Brown Theatres Musicals, comedies, drama, and dance. University of Tennessee 1714 Andy Holt Boulevard Phone: 865-974-5161 Chilhowee Park Beaman and Magnolia Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-637-5840 © 2003 The Notgrass Company City Ballet of Knoxville Performances throughout the year, including an annual presentation of the "Nutcracker". P.O. Box 1664 Knoxville, TN 37901 Phone: 865-544-0495 Confederate Memorial Hall (Bleak House) Confederate General James Longstreet used this 1858 house as his headquarters during the siege of Knoxville in 1863. Period furniture, war relics, and Southern literature are displayed. 3148 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 Phone: 865-522-2371 E-mail: [email protected] Cradle of Country Music Walking Tour A self-guided tour of several sites in downtown Knoxville. Free brochure. 600 Market Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 800-727-8045 or 423-544-5732 East Tennessee Discovery Center Natural history, world culture, and student art, plus a planetarium and hands-on activities. 516 North Beaman Street P.O. Box 6204 Knoxville, TN 37914 Phone: 865-594-1494 East Tennessee Historical Society Museum Exhibits, workshops, and programs preserve and interpret 200 years of Tennessee Valley history. Free admission. 600 Market Street P.O. Box 1629 Knoxville, TN 37901-1629 Phone: 865-215-8824 or 865-544-5732 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.east-tennessee-history.org Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture Features work by avant-garde artists and architects. Free admission. University of Tennessee 1715 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37996-2410 Phone: 865-974-3200 E-mail: [email protected] Website: web.utk.edu/~spangler/ Farragut Folklife Museum Artifacts and personal belongings of David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S. Navy and a Civil War participant, plus other regional artifacts. Free admission. Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Center Drive P.O. Box 22190 Farragut, TN 37933-0190 Phone: 865-966-7057 Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Fort Loudon Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Frank H. McClung Museum Collections related to archaeology, geology, Native Americans, ancient Egypt, decorative arts, medicine, and local and natural history. Free admission. University of Tennessee 1327 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-3200 Phone: 865-974-2144 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mcclungmuseum.utk.edu Gateway Regional Visitor Center Exhibits feature the natural, cultural, historical, and scientific attractions of Knoxville and the Southern Highlands. Free admission. 900 Volunteer Landing Knoxville, TN Phone: 800-727-8045 or 865-971-4440 E-mail: [email protected] www.korrnet.org/gateway/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 62 Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church Organized in 1845, and perhaps used as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Martin Luther King Avenue Phone: 865-524-8040 Haley Heritage Square Features a playground and a larger-than-life bronze statue of novelist Alex Haley, who lived in Knoxville. Free admission. 1600 Dandridge Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 800-727-8045 or 865-523-7263 House Mountain State Park Hike around and up House Mountain, the highest point in Knox County at 2,100 feet. P.O. Box 109 Corryton, TN 37721 Phone: 865-933-6851 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/house/ Ijams Nature Center Trails, meadows, wildflowers, and bluffs, plus lectures and workshops. 2915 Island Home Avenue P.O. Box 2601 Knoxville, TN 37901 Phone: 865-577-4717 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ijams.org James White Fort Built in 1786 by Knoxville's founder, General James White. Includes White's original house and restored stockade, plus a loom house, smokehouse, and blacksmith shop. 205 East Hill Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915 Phone: 865-525-6514 or 865-938-8148 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Joseph B. Wolffe Gallery Sculpture gallery featuring the works of R. Tait McKenzie (18671938). Free admission. University of Tennessee Campus 1914 Andy Holt Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37996 Phone: 865-974-0967 Knoxville Academy of Medicine Museum A replica of an old doctor's office contains collections of medical instruments, furniture, pictures, and medical books dating back to 1798. Open by appointment. Free admission. 422 Cumberland Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-524-4676 Knoxville Museum of Art Permanent and traveling exhibits, plus lectures, workshops, and music performances. 1050 World's Fair Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37916 Phone: 865-525-6101 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.knoxart.org Mabry-Hazen House Both Union and Confederate troops occupied this 1858 house while the Mabry family lived upstairs. It is now a museum of family life during and after the war. 1711 Dandridge Avenue P.O. Box 2742 Knoxville, TN 37901-2742 Phone: 865-522-8661 Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead Includes the original 1796 home, loom house, smokehouse, cantilevered barn, and springhouse of Tennessee's first governor, John Sevier. Furnished with Sevier family artifacts and other period furnishings. 1220 John Sevier Highway West P.O. Box 9402 Knoxville, TN 37940 Phone: 865-573-5508 Mt. Zion Baptist Church Established in 1860, this church published a newspaper from 19451954 calling for civil rights and equality for African-Americans. 2714 Brooks Road Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-2715 Museum of East Tennessee History 500 West Church Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-544-4262 Old City Historic district featuring shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Free admission. Jackson Avenue and Central Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-5858 Website: www.theoldcity.com Mt. Olive Baptist Church Established 1869. 1601 Dandridge Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-524-1601 Knoxville Opera Company 612 East Depot Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-524-0795 Website: www.knoxvilleopera.com Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Perform nearly 300 concerts per year. 406 Union Avenue, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-1178 Knoxville Zoological Gardens Knoxville Zoo Drive P.O. Box 6040 Knoxville, TN 37914 Phone: 865-637-5331 Fax: 865-637-1943 Website: www.knoxville-zoo.org Laurel House Theatre and Jubilee Center Dedicated to preserving Southern Appalachian culture. Concerts, dance, poetry, reading, and festivals. 16th and Laurel Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-5851 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 63 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Old Gray Cemetery This museum of the city's past has served as a park since 1850. 543 North Broadway Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-522-1424 E-mail: [email protected] Ramsey House (Swan Pond) Built around 1797, this was perhaps the first stone house in the area. It features period furnishings, and gardens. 2614 Thorngrove Pike Knoxville, TN 37914 Phone: 865-546-0745 Rogers Memorial Baptist Church Established 1882. 520 College Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-2334 Shiloh Presbyterian Church Founded in 1865. 904 Biddle Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-525-3701 Sunsphere Museum Exhibits tell "The Sunsphere Story," the "History of World Expos from 1815 to 2000," and the history of Knoxville when it was Tennessee's capital. Free admission. 810 Clinch Avenue Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-524-1796 Star of Knoxville Riverboat Authentic riverboat offering rides on the Tennessee River. 300 Neyland Drive Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-525-7827 Tennessee Theater A 1928 theatre offers a Classic Film Series with old-fashioned popcorn, newsreels, and a Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Knoxville Opera Company. 604 Gay Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-525-1840 or 865-522-1174 University of Tennessee Gallery Concourse Two permanent exhibitions and various other displays. Free Admission. University Center, UT Campus Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-974-5455 Visitor Information Knox County Tourist Commission 601 West Summit Hill Drive Suite 200B Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 800-727-8045 or 865-523-7263 UT Music Hall and Opera Theatre Music concerts, recitals, and operatic performances. University of Tennessee 1741 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-974-3241 Knoxville Convention and Visitors Bureau 810 Clinch Avenue P.O. Box 15012 Knoxville, TN 37901 Phone: 865-523-7263 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.knoxville.org Volunteer Landing Features a paved riverwalk with fishing piers, boat docks, picnic facilities, roofed observation towers, and interpretive historical markers. Free admission. 500 Neyland Drive Knoxville, TN Phone: 800-727-8045 or 865-523-7263 Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership 601 West Summit Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-637-4550 Fax: 865-523-2071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.knoxvillechamber.com Volunteer State Veterans Hall of Honor Military artifacts and memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present. 4000 Chapman Highway Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-577-0757 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Memorabilia, exhibits, and activities related to women's basketball. 700 Hall of Fame Drive Knoxville, TN 37915 Phone: 865-633-9000 Website: www.wbhof.com World's Fair Park & Festival Center This site of the 1982 World's Fair contains the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Sunsphere from the fair, and other attractions. 525 Henley Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-523-4228 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 64 Arts Council of Greater Knoxville 408 Tenth Street Knoxville, TN Phone: 877-566-9278 or 865-523-7543 Farragut Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 22461 Farragut, TN 37933 Phone: 865-675-7057 *Special Note: If you are looking for accommodations in Knoxville, get a list of Bed & Breakfasts. You may find one in a fascinating historic home that provides a great stay. Websites: City of Knoxville www.ci.knoxville.tn.us Knoxville Events www.knoxevents.com Museums of Knoxville www.korrnet.org/mok/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company LAKE COUNTY - TIPTONVILLE May Events Pontoon Boat Cruises May through October Guided boat cruises observe Reelfoot Lake's birds and scenery. Reelfoot Lake State Park Tiptonville, TN Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/events.htm January Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours January through March View American Bald Eagles and other waterfowl. Call for reservations. Reelfoot Lake State Park Tiptonville, TN Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/events.htm February Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours (see January) March Deep Swamp Canoe Trip Take a wetland trip through parts of Reelfoot Lake's Cypress Swamp. Reelfoot Lake State Park Tiptonville, TN Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/events.htm Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours (see January) Swamp Tromp Take a wet walk to see huge cypress trees and the wetland ecosystem. Reelfoot Lake State Park Tiptonville, TN Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/events.htm September Roundhouse Music Reunion A day of music on the shores of Reelfoot Lake. Reelfoot Lake State Park Tiptonville, TN Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/events.htm Places Black Bayou Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-253-7343 National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Museum Information and exhibits on area plants and animals. Highway 2122 Ellington Hall Phone: 731-253-9652 Route 1, Box 2345 Tiptonville, TN 38079-9799 Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/ Reelfoot Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-253-7343 Visitor Information Reelfoot Lake Chamber of Commerce Route 1, Box 140B Tiptonville, TN 38079 Phone: 731-253-8144 Reelfoot Lake Tourist Council 6622 West Highway 22 P.O. Box 9 - Dept. KV Hornbeak, TN 38254 Phone: 731-538-2666 E-mail: [email protected] The Great River Road Promotes historic sites and attractions along the Mississippi from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Free brochure. Mississippi River Parkway Commission P.O. Box 59159 Minneapolis, MN 55459-8207 Phone: 612-212-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mississippi-river.com Reelfoot Lake State Park Earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 formed Reelfoot Lake. It now spreads over 25,000 acres and provides a home for numerous birds and other wildlife. The park interpretive center contains natural and cultural history exhibits, plus an earthquake simulator and audiovisual programs. Free admission. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 65 © 2003 The Notgrass Company LAUDERDALE COUNTY - RIPLEY Events Places April Alex Haley House Museum Boyhood home and gravesite of Alex Haley, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of Roots and other books. 200 South Church Street P.O. Box 500 Henning, TN 38041 Phone: 731-738-2240 Fax: 731-738-2585 Civil War Living History Camp life and military demonstrations, and a church service. Free admission. Fort Pillow State Park Henning, TN Phone: 731-738-5581 or 731-738-9117 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pillow/events.htm July Tomato Festival Tomato contest, tomato tasting, live music, and more. Free admission. Ripley City Park Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-9541 Website: www.lctn.com/ tomato-festival/ August Halls AirSho Last weekend Vintage air craft and aerobatics, military vehicles, a simulated bombing run, and other exhibits and entertainment. Dyersburg Army Air Base Halls, TN Phone: 731-836-7448 or 731-635-9541 Website: www.lctn.com/air-sho/ October Choctaw Indian Festival Native Americans share their skills, traditions, and culture. Henning, TN Phone: 731-635-9541 November Civil War Discovery Weekend Civil War lectures and demonstrations. Free admission. Fort Pillow State Park Henning, TN Phone: 731-738-5581 or 731-738-9117 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pillow/events.htm Anderson-Tully Wildlife Management Refuge Phone: 731-738-0233 Art Mall Cooperative art gallery featuring the work of West Tennessee artists. Also features art instruction, demonstrations, workshops, and special exhibitions. Free admission. 121 North Main Street Ripley, TN 38063 Phone: 731-635-1891 Bethlehem Cemetery The Haley family burial plot where Chicken George is buried. Highway 51 N and Highway 87 E Henning, TN Phone: 731-738-2240 Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge Lying in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, this refuge is home to ducks, geese, raptors, shorebirds, wading birds, neotropical migrants, and bald eagles. 1505 Sand Bluff Road Ripley, TN 38063 Phone: 731-635-7621 Fax: 731-635-7621 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/chickasaw/ First Presbyterian Church Church established in 1852. Current building constructed in 1892. The bell is made from silver dollars. 130 North Jefferson Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-9751 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 66 Fort Pillow State Park The Confederate Army built fortifications here in 1861 and named them after a Maury County general, Gideon Pillow. Union troops occupied the fort in 1862, and Confederate Nathan Bedford Forrest re-took it in 1864. A museum contains Civil War artifacts and displays, and shows a video about the 1864 battle. 3122 Park Road Henning, TN 38041 Phone: 731-738-5581 or 731-738-9117 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pillow/ Halls Gin Company Over 20,000 bales of cotton are processed from September through December at this computerized gin. 1279 Industrial Road Halls, TN Heritage Park & Museum A caboose museum that houses a Dickens Village. Henning, TN Phone: 731-738-5055 KeyCorner The oldest settlement in Lauderdale County, it contains a monument in honor of Henry Rutherford, the surveyor of the county. Highway 51 North Halls, TN Lauderdale Council of Arts Gallery Art exhibitions hosted by the Bank of Ripley. Free admission. 311 South Washington Street Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-7700 or 731-635-1230 Lauderdale County Courthouse Erected in the 1930s, this courthouse has a colorful tile map of the county. Free admission. Court Square Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-3500 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Located along the Hatchie River, next to the Mississippi River, this refuge has ducks, geese, raptors, shorebirds, wading birds, and neotropical migrants. 1505 Sand Bluff Road Ripley, TN 38063 Phone: 731-635-7621 or 731-287-0650 Fax: 731-635-7621 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/ lowerhatchie/ Mississippi River Bike Trail Several dozen miles of marked road through the county. Phone: 731-635-9541 Murray Hudson's Antiquarian Books and Maps One man's collection of books, globes, and maps from the past several centuries. 109 South Church Street Halls, TN Phone: 731-635-9864 or 731-635-5405 Railroad Park Halls, TN Phone: 731-836-9653 "Sugar Hill" Library This first wood-frame house built in Ripley now contains a rural library collection of genealogy material. Free admission. 123 Jefferson Street Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-9541 or 731-635-1872 Wardlaw Steele Home Built around 1842. 128 Wardlaw Street Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-7196 Summar's Tomato Patch See how tomatoes are grown, picked, graded, and packed for shipment. 1970 Old Brownsville Road Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-9864 or 731-635-5405 Lauderdale County Chamber of Commerce 103 East Jackson Avenue Ripley, TN 38063 Phone: 731-635-9541 Fax: 731-635-9064 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lctn.com/chamber/ Sunk Lake State Natural Area Veterans' Museum Located on the site of a World War II B-17 training base, this museum contains exhibits on both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. It features diaries, letters, technical documents, vehicles, uniforms, and videos, plus a research library and archives. Free admission. Arnold Air Field 719 West Main Halls, TN 38040 Phone: 731-836-7448 or 731-635-9541 Fax: 731-836-9457 W. G. L. Rice Memorial Park Host to many African-American events. Ripley, TN Phone: 731-635-9541 Visitor Information The Great River Road Promotes historic sites and attractions along the Mississippi from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Free brochure. Mississippi River Parkway Commission P.O. Box 59159 Minneapolis, MN 55459-8207 Phone: 612-212-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mississippi-river.com Website: Lauderdale County Tennessee www.lctn.com LAWRENCE COUNTY - LAWRENCEBURG Events Ani-Kawi Monthly Archery Shoot David Crockett State Park Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-9408 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davidsp/events.htm April David Crockett Spring Festival Wildflower walks, aquatic creek hikes, and other nature activities. David Crockett State Park Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-9408 or 931-762-8047 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davidsp/events.htm May Tennessee Valley Jamboree Friday nights from Memorial Day through Labor Day Live country, bluegrass, and gospel music. David Crockett State Park Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-9408 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davidsp/events.htm Summer Adventures Memorial Day through Labor Day Grist mill demonstrations, living history programs, and interpretive hikes. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 67 David Crockett State Park Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-9408 or 931-762-8047 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davidsp/events.htm June Summer Adventures (see May) Summertown Bluegrass Festival Tennessee Valley Jamboree (see May) © 2003 The Notgrass Company July Summer Adventures (see May) Tennessee Valley Jamboree (see May) August David Crockett Days Celebrate David Crockett's birthday with living history demonstrations, live period music, hay wagon rides, games, and contests. David Crockett State Park Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-9408 or 931-762-8047 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davidsp/events.htm Summer Adventures (see May) Tennessee Valley Jamboree (see May) September Summer Adventures (see May) Tennessee Valley Jamboree (see May) Places Amish Community Amish families started migrating to Lawrence County in 1944. Their community offers baskets, furniture, seasonal produce, and more. Ethridge, TN Amish Country Galleries Features Amish crafts and art by local artists. Free admission. 3931 Highway 43 North Ethridge, TN Phone: 931-829-2126 Cherokee & David Crockett Museum & Cultural Center Exhibits of Cherokee art and the history of David Crockett and Lawrence County. Public Square Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-4911 Coca-Cola Palace Museum Housed in an 1895 store, this museum features a large collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia and other antiques. Open by appointment. Free Admission. 2nd and Broad Street Loretto, TN Phone: 931-853-6227 David Crockett Cabin and Museum Memorabilia and displays of period articles. Free admission. South Military Avenue Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-4911 David Crockett State Park Crockett moved to Lawrence County in 1817 and served as a justice of the peace, a militia colonel, and a state representative. A museum at the park presents information about his life. 1400 West Gaines P. O. Box 398 Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Phone: 931-762-9408 Fax: 931-766-0047 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/davidsp/ Duck River Orchard & Country Store Orchard-grown peaches, apples, raspberries, and strawberries, plus a bakery and other foods. Free admission. 3 Monument Road Summertown, TN Phone: 800-694-4043 or 931-964-4040 Dutch Country Bakery & Deli Features Amish crafts and information about the Amish community. Wagon tours available. Free admission. 3939 Highway 43 North Ethridge, TN Phone: 800-535-2842 or 931-829-2147 Granny’s TV Network and Welcome Center Sarah Evetts broadcasts one of the nation's smallest TV stations (10 watts) out of her home. Her welcome center features Amish, Indian, and other regional crafts. Wagon tours available. Free admission. 44 Marcella Road Ethridge, TN Phone: 931-829-2419 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 68 James D. Vaughan Museum James D. Vaughan is consider the "Father of Southern Gospel Music". He sponsored and recorded the first professional southern gospel quartets and started the first southern gospel magazine and radio station. Sun Trust Bank, 2nd floor Public Square P.O. Box 607 Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Phone: 931-762-2484 Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-762-5749 Lawrenceburg Public Square Includes a life-sized bronze statue of David Crockett and an 1849 monument for the Lawrenceburg Blues who fought in the Mexican War. The existence of that monument saved the County Courthouse from destruction during the Civil War. Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-4911 Loretto Milling Company Flour and meal gristmills in operation since the early 1900s. Loretto, TN Phone: 931-853-4351 Mama J's Cabin A log cabin from the mid-1800s features crafts made by local artists. Free admission. 26258 Highway 64 Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-0678 Natchez Trace Parkway In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, settlers in the Ohio River Valley were floating their produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. They sold their flatboats for lumber, and the path now known as the Natchez Trace provided a good route back home. The introduction of steamboats encouraged return travel by river, and the Trace lost much of its traffic. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Lawrence County. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Old Jail Museum Built in the 1800s, this old jail contains county memorabilia. Waterloo Street Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-4911 Ralph J. Passarella Memorial Museum Learn about the history of Lawrence County and everyday life over the last two centuries. This museum features newspapers, magazines, books, toys, quilts, medical equipment, telephone equipment, household goods, and more. Free admission. Main Street Loretto, TN 38469 Phone: 931-853-4351 St. Joseph Church Built in the 1880s. Loretto, TN Tennessee Valley Jamboree Country, bluegrass, and gospel music every second and fourth Saturday evening. Free admission. 1709 Deer Hollow Drive Lawrenceburg, TN Phone: 931-762-6249 Visitor Information Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce 1609 North Locust Avenue P.O. Box 86 Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Phone: 931-762-4911 or 931-762-6944 Fax: 931-762-3153 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lawrenceburg.com/chamber/ Treasures and More on Highway 64 This free brochure highlights attractions in five counties along the Alabama border. Phone: 931-762-4911 Websites: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee www.lawrenceburg.com LEWIS COUNTY - HOHENWALD Events Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Shows Every fourth Saturday April through September Amateur equestrian competitions with saddle horses, pleasure horses, and games horses. June Tennessee Walking Horse Show Fourth Friday A regional competition of Tennessee Walking Horses. July Oak Grove Fish Fry Second Friday This community has enjoyed a day of catfish, hushpuppies, homemade desserts, and all the trimmings for over 40 years. October Quilt Show First Saturday Many different types of quilts are on display, including antique quilts that have been handed down for generations. Oktober Heritage Festival Second weekend Arts and crafts, food booths, music, car show, loggers competition and exhibition, and a Civil War camp. Hohenwald, TN Phone: 931-796-4084 December Christmas Tour of Homes First Saturday Buffalo River Canoes are available for rental on this river. Phone: 931-796-2211 Cane Creek Grist Mill An operating water-powered grain mill. Free admission. 232 Cane Creek Road Hohenwald, TN Phone: 931-796-7200 Devil's Backbone State Natural Area Places Blackburn Farmstead and Pioneer Museum Features two pioneer log structures built around 1806 on the original Natchez Trace. The house served as the first Lewis County Court and Post Office in the mid-1840s. U.S. Highway 412 Hohenwald, TN Phone: 931-796-7264 Brown's Variety Store This business opened in the early 1900s, and it still offers a "dimestore" atmosphere. Today it offers household goods, electronics, and more. 18 East Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-5521 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 69 The Elephant Sanctuary The only private sanctuary in the United States for elderly Asian elephants. You can observe the elephants from remote cameras. P.O. Box 393 Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-6500 Fall Hollow Six small streams converge into a 30-foot waterfall. The Farm A community founded in 1971 by a college professor and students to preserve the '60s counterculture lifestyle. Tours are available by appointment only. P.O. Box 90 Summertown, TN 38483-0090 Phone: 931-964-3574 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Gordonsburg This town contains remnants of blue phosphate mining operations from the early 1900s and other historic sites. Phone: 931-796-2446 Historic Homes Lewis County contains several historic homes, including the 1850s home of Nathaniel Tait, George Odom's 1865 log house, an 1888 Victorian house, a 1910 "pre-fab" house from the Sears-Roebuck catalog, and more. Hohenwald Depot This original 1896 depot contains small railroad displays and the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Free admission. 112 East Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-4084 Lewis County Museum Contains local history exhibits and Dan Maddox's collection of international game trophy mounts, one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Over 120 rare and exotic animals are on display. 108 East Main Street Hohenwald, TN Phone: 931-796-1550 Lewis County Public Library An ornate room built by a German immigrant in the early 1900s was moved here and now contains local historical and genealogical materials. 15 Kyle Avenue Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-5365 Wilhelm Tellplatz City Park This park features a replica of an 1880 bandstand, a fountain, and outdoor checkers. South Maple Hohenwald, TN Meriwether Lewis Monument and Park Meriwether Lewis died mysteriously here in 1809, and a monument marks his grave. A replica of the inn where he died contains a small museum of his life. Free admission. 189 Meriwether Lewis Park Hohenwald, TN Phone: 931-796-2921 or 601-680-4025 Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce 112 East Main Street P.O. Box 819 Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-4084 Metal Ford Trails Walk along the Buffalo River where the Natchez Trace travelers crossed and learn about the Napier mining operation of the early 1800s. Traveling south on the Natchez Trace, look for the signs to Metal Ford just south of Hohenwald. Natchez Trace Parkway A late 18th- and early 19th-century travel route route from New Orleans back to Tennessee and other areas. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Lewis County. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ Visitor Information Hohenwald/Lewis County Economic Development Council 112 East Main St. P.O. Box 10 Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-6012 Fax: 931-796-6020 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lewisedc.org LINCOLN COUNTY - FAYETTEVILLE Events September/October Pumpkin Patch Festival Phone: 931-433-1234 December Host of Christmas Past Storytelling, music, and other activities. Fayetteville, TN Phone: 931-433-1234 or 931-433-9543 Places Bagley House Bed & Breakfast A mid-1800s Victorian-style house. The grounds contain several outbuildings, including an original, early-1800s pioneer log home. 1801 Winchester Highway Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: 931-433-3799 E-mail: [email protected] Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 70 Cahoots A restaurant built into the old fire house and jail, which was used from 1867 into the 1970s. The building retains much of its interior design, including cell bars. 114 West Market Street Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: 931-433-1173 Elk River Canoe Rental 90 Smithland Road Kelso, TN 37348 Phone: 931-937-6886 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company Elk Yarn Mill Established 1900. Fayetteville Bed & Breakfast Home built around 1915. 1111 West Washington Street Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: 931-433-9636 Fayetteville/Lincoln County Museum & Civic Center Military, medical, and agricultural exhibits, plus a large arrowhead collection. Located in the Old Borden Milk Plant. Free Admission. 521 South Main Avenue Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: 931-438-0339 or 931-433-1234 Flintville Hatchery Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Historic Home Walking Tour Self-guided tour past several historic buildings. Free brochure. Fayetteville, TN Phone: 931-433-1234 Kelso Canteen and Canoe Rental 2167 Winchester Highway Kelso, TN 37348 Phone: 800-933-2827 or 931-438-4402 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.luckie.com/kelsocanteen/ Old Cowan Plantation An 1886 colonial home now used as a Bed & Breakfast. 126 Boonshill Road Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: 931-433-0225 Visitor Information Fayetteville-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce 208 South Elk Avenue P.O. Box 515 Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: 931-433-1234 Fax: 931-433-9087 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vallnet.com/ chamberofcommerce/ Treasures and More on Highway 64 This free brochure highlights attractions in five counties along the Alabama border. Phone: 931-433-1234 Website: City of Fayetteville www.fayettevilletn.com Greasy Cove Trail Rides Horse and wagon rides. 296 Keith Lane Huntland, TN 37345 Phone: 800-827-0276 or 931-469-1333 Website: edge.edge.net/~jwalker/ LOUDON COUNTY - LOUDON October Events April Loudon County Dogwood Festival Phone: 865-988-8781 June Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival Craft demonstrations and exhibits of basketry, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, stained glass, and textile art. Free admission. Lenoir City Park Lenoir City Phone: 865-986-5820 August Smoky Mountain Fiddler's Convention Bluegrass, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, clogging, and buck dancing competitions. Liberty Park Loudon, TN Phone: 865-458-9380 or 865-458-5956 October Fest Vintage motorcycles and cars, storytelling, fire engine rides, and more. Free admission. Loudon, TN Phone: 865-458-9020 Places Carmichael Inn Museum An 1810 log cabin featuring county memorabilia. 501 Poplar Street Loudon, TN 37774 Phone: 865-458-1442 The Crosseyed Cricket A recreation area featuring a working gristmill from around 1860. 751 Country Lane Lenoir City, TN Phone: 865-986-5435 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 71 Eagle's Wings Archery Pro Shop Indoor lanes, an outdoor 3-D range, an outdoor practice range, interactive virtual reality videos, and archery tournaments. 13202 Highway 321 North Lenoir City, TN 37771 Phone: 865-986-2567 Fort Loudon Dam and Lake Tours of the hydro-power dam are available by arrangement. Free admission. U.S. Highway 321 Lenoir City, TN Phone: 865-986-3737 Lenoir City Museum Housed in an 1890 building and part of a complex with the original 1820 Lenoir home and an 1830s cotton mill. Free admission. 110 Depot Street Lenoir City, TN Phone: 865-986-7721 or 865-693-3664 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Lenoir City Walking Tour Self-guided tour of sites and structures that were important to the establishment of Lenoir City. Free brochure. Phone: 888-568-3662 or 865-458-1442 Melton Hill Dam & Lake Includes an observatory's visitors center. Free admission. Highway 95 Loudon, TN Phone: 865-988-2440 Loudon Walking Tour Self-guided tour of renovated historic buildings in downtown Loudon. Free brochure. Phone: 888-568-3662 or 865-458-1442 National Campground Site of annual camp meetings begun in the 1870s to resolve differences left from the Civil War. Phone: 888-568-3662 or 865-986-6822 Martel Methodist Church Established 1796. Phone: 888-568-3662 or 865-986-6822 Old Lenoir City Hall This museum features artifacts from and exhibits about early Lenoir City businesses, the Civil War, the World Wars, and the Lenoir family. Special exhibits are rotated seasonally. Lenoir City, TN Mary Wilbourn Art Gallery Features regional art and fine crafts. Free admission. 1101 East First Street Loudon, TN Phone: 865-986-1737 Peregrine International Museum of Scouting Covers the history of the Scout movement worldwide. 411 South Greenback, TN 37742 Phone: 865-856-0244 Sweetwater Valley Farm See how cheese is made. 17988 West Lee Highway Philadelphia, TN 37846 Phone: 877-862-4332 or 865-458-9192 Visitor Information Carmichael Inn Tourist Information Center 501 Poplar Street Loudon, TN 37774 Phone: 865-458-1442 Loudon County Visitors Bureau 1075 Highway 321 North Lenoir City, TN 37771 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 909 Loudon, TN 37774 Phone: 888-568-3662 or 865-986-6822 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.loudoncounty.org MACON COUNTY - LAFAYETTE July Events April People's Choice Art Exhibit Macon County High School Lafayette, TN May Show & Shine Antique/Classic Car Show Lafayette, TN County Music Extravaganza Macon County Fairgrounds Lafayette, TN Folk Medicine Festival Medicine shows, music, ventriloquists, games, storytelling, and more. Red Boiling Springs, TN Phone: 615-669-2180 Rawhide World Champion Rodeo Macon County Fairgrounds Lafayette, TN September Antique Car Show Red Boiling Springs, TN October June Walking Horse and Racking Show Hillbilly Day Fish fry, Hillbilly Auction, gospel singing, music competitions, and more. Key Park Lafayette, TN Heritage Days and Sorghum Festival Red Boiling Springs, TN December Candlelight Tour of Homes Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 72 Places Deerwood Amphitheater Highway 52 Hosts country, bluegrass, and other musical performances. Red Boiling Springs, TN Phone: 615-699-2999 Galen School Museum This 1928 school contains a museum of county history. P.O. Box 326 Red Boiling Springs, TN Phone: 615-666-4167 or 615-699-2551 Key Park Features rock gardens, a fountain, a bandstand, and a log home built in 1842. The home contains photographs, books, antiques, and clothing from the 1800s. Free admission. Church Street Lafayette, TN © 2003 The Notgrass Company Little House Crafts Handmade wood crafts, including gingerbread house trim, shelves, and racks. Free admission. 503 East Main Street Red Boiling Springs, TN Phone: 615-699-2345 Newberry & Sons Chairs Fifth-generation chairmakers creating rocking chairs, ladderbacks, footstools, and children's chairs. 1593 Jennings Creek Road Red Boiling Springs, TN Phone: 615-699-3755 Red Boiling Springs This community developed into a mineral water health resort in the early 1900s. Three of the hotels remain, a walking and driving tour highlights other sites, and visitors can still sample the mineral waters. Highway 52 Phone: 615-699-2180 Wildwoods Folk School Classes in quilting, leather, metal smithing, woodworking, ceramics, and more. A gallery displays student art. Highway 52 Red Boiling Springs, TN Phone: 615-699-3734 Visitor Information Macon County Chamber of Commerce Key Park 208 Church Street Lafayette, TN 37083 Phone: 615-666-5885 Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 615-520-1088 MADISON COUNTY - JACKSON October Events May Forked Deer River Festival Folk artists, workshops, live entertainment, and more. Jackson Fairgrounds Park Jackson, TN Phone: 731-427-1565 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.forkeddeerfestival.com Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival Jackson, TN Phone: 731-427-7573 Fax: 731-427-7698 E-mail: [email protected] Fall Casey Jones Balloon Classic Jackson, TN E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.balloons.tn.org September Archaeofest Third weekend Features Native American music, dance, and craft demonstrations, plus other natural and cultural activities. Free admission. Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park Pinson, TN Phone: 731-988-5614 www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pinson/archfest.htm Rocktoberfest Live entertainment and more. Jackson, TN Phone: 731-427-7573 Fax: 731-427-7698 E-mail: [email protected] December New Year's Eve Gospel Celebration Features nationally-known gospel recording artists. Jackson, TN Phone: 731-427-9616 Places Britton Lane Battlefield Union and Confederate troops clashed here on September 1, 1862. The site includes a restored cabin that served as a hospital for both sides during the battle. Free admission. 280 Britton Lane Jackson, TN Phone: 731-935-2209 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brittonlane1862.madison.tn.us Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 73 Casey Jones Village Features the home of Casey Jones, who died heroically in a railroad collision in 1900. The museum includes artifacts, an original steam locomotive, and a model railroad exhibit. Casey Jones Village also includes a recreated turn-of-thecentury country store with thousands of antiques on display and an 1890s ice cream parlor, plus a Music Theater with special events during the year. Owned by homeschooling family. Casey Jones Lane Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 800-748-9588 or 731-668-1222 Fax: 731-668-6889 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.caseyjones.com Cypress Grove Natural Park Nature center, observation tower, picnic shelter, and two fishing lakes. The Aerie Trail Raptor Center keeps injured birds of prey. U.S. Highway 70 West Phone: 731-425-8364 Dunlap-Williams Log House Museum of Early America Lambuth College 705 Lambuth Boulevard Jackson, TN 38301-5296 Phone: 731-425-3310 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Electro Chalybeate Well Workers in the late 1800s discovered an underground river of mineral water. The spring is today sheltered by a gazebo. 604 South Royal Street Jackson, TN Phone: 731-422-7500 Lake Graham Fishing lake. Free admission. 300 Hurts Chapel Road Jackson, TN Phone: 731-423-4937 N.C. & St. L. Depot and Railroad Museum The museum and model railroad display reflect Jackson's history as the West Tennessee railroad hub. 582 South Royal Street Jackson, TN Phone: 731-425-8223 Performing Arts Center Jackson, TN Phone: 731-427-7573 Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park The largest Middle Woodland Indian ceremonial site in the southeast United States. Built in the early centuries AD, this site contains at least 15 ceremonial and burial mounds, including Sauls Mound, which is 72 feet tall. The park features a museum designed to replicate a Native American mound, and archaeology programs and films during the year. Fieldwork is usually conducted in the summer, and visitors may watch the archaeologists at work. 460 Ozier Road Pinson, TN 38366 Phone: 731-988-5614 Fax: 731-424-3909 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pinson/ South Fork Waterfowl Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Wolfe Communications The largest African-American radio museum in Tennessee, including a collection of vintage antique radios. 425 East Chester Street Jackson, TN Phone: 731-427-9616 Visitor Information Jackson-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau 314 East Main Street Jackson, TN 38301 Phone: 800-498-4748 or 731-425-8333 Fax: 731-425-8339 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jacksontncvb.com Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce 197 Auditorium Street P.O. Box 1904 Jackson, TN 38302-1904 Phone: 731-423-2200 Fax: 731-424-4860 E-mail: [email protected] MARION COUNTY - JASPER Events April National Cornbread Festival Fifteen top cornbread cookers face off in a competition. Music, rides, crafts, and other food add to the festive atmosphere. P.O. Box 247 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Phone: 423-837-0022 Website: www.nationalcornbread.com September Whitwell Labor Day Celebration Civil War re-enactors, games, music, fireworks. Whitwell, TN October Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival Gospel and country music, food, and crafts. Ketner's Mill Country Fair Weekend after Columbus Day The first country fair was celebrated at Ketner's Mill in 1882 after the competition of a major addition to the mill. Victoria, TN Places Chimneys State Natural Area Foster Falls Hiking and backpacking trails. Free admission. 498 Foster Falls Road Sequatchie, TN Phone: 931-924-2980 Opera House Originally built in 1890, this building was turned into an antique and collectible shop in the 1980s. The upstairs apartment is decorated in 1950s-style. Jukeboxes, neon signs, old Coke machines, coin-operated games, and other memorabilia are downstairs. 230 Cedar Avenue South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Phone: 423-837-6650 Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area State Route 27 Whitwell, TN Phone: 423-658-9201 or 423-658-5551 Hicks Gap State Natural Area Ketner's Mill Standing on the banks of the Big Sequatchie River, parts of this grist mill date back to 1824. State Highway 27 Victoria, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 74 © 2003 The Notgrass Company South Cumberland State Recreation Area Grundy Lakes in this area is the site of the Lone Rock Coke Ovens where locally mined coal was converted to coke using convict labor from 1873 to 1896. The Park features waterfalls, a natural bridge, and the Great Stone Door. Route 1, Box 2196 Monteagle, TN 37356 Phone: 931-924-2980 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/socumb/ Visitor Information Marion County Chamber of Commerce 24 Courthouse Square Jasper, TN 37347 Phone: 423-942-5103 MARSHALL COUNTY - LEWISBURG Events July Invitational Tractor Pull Third week This is one of the largest pulling events in the nation, drawing nearly 20,000 people annually. August Belfast Walking Horse Show Belfast, TN Phone: 931-276-2486 October October Pumpkin Festival Every weekend Pumpkin picking, hayrides, exotic animals, hiking, and more. Fox Cave Park, Inc. 2164 Bethbirei Road Lewisburg, TN Phone: 931-359-5520 Places Baird-Welch House Zenus Baird built this house in the early 1820s, and it is one of the least-changed houses in the county. Private residence. 110 Water Street Cornersville, TN Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church Established 1897. West of Lewisburg on Bear Creek Road. Belfast Depot Considered the best surviving structure of the Duck River Valley Narrow Gauge Railroad. U. S. Highway 431 East of Lewisburg in Belfast Berlin Historic District This community developed around the Big Springs in the 1830s. Look for sign on Highway 431 west of Lewisburg. Stop and ask in Lewisburg. Boyhood Home of Nathan Bedford Forrest Forrest was a leading Confederate cavalry general. Just west of Chapel Hill which is on Highway 31A. Cornersville Methodist Church Established 1852. 31A South Cornersville, TN Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chapel Hill Established 1860. 31A North Chapel Hill, TN Dixie Theatre Built in 1913 as a silent movie house, this renovated theatre now features dramatic and musical performances. Town Square Lewisburg Henry Horton State Park 4358 Nashville Highway Chapel Hill, TN 37034 Phone: 931-364-7724 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/henry/ J. Chase Adams Home The Victorian home of a Lewisburg Mayor. Overlooks Lewisburg Square Lewisburg, TN J. C. Tate General Store This store opened in 1808 and was later moved to its present site. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 75 Belfast, TN Ladies Restroom Built in 1924 for the use of women and children who came to town to shop and conduct business. 1st Avenue Lewisburg, TN Lairdland Farm Log Cabin Bed & Breakfast Horse trails around a restored 1830s log cabin. Bring your own horse. 3174 Blackburn Hollow Road Cornersville, TN 37047 Phone: 888-231-8631 or 931-363-9080 Marshall County Historical Museum Learn about the history and residents by browsing through the displays of tools, household goods, World War I and II memorabilia, and more. Free admission. College Street Lewisburg, TN Marymont Built by Morgan Fitzpatrick in 1832. Highway 50A Mooresville, TN Palmetto Farm Thomas Montgomery built this Greek Revival house in the 1840s. Highway 64 On Marshall/Bedford County line. Petersburg Historic District Contains two schools, two churches, a cemetery, a jail, and other buildings. Petersburg, TN Presbyterian Church of Petersburg Established 1859. Petersburg, TN © 2003 The Notgrass Company Robert Harris House at Silver Creek Robert Harris built this house for his bride between 1880 and 1890. Highway 50A West of Lewisburg Swaim House Perhaps built by a doctor in the 1840s, this is the oldest brick structure in Chapel Hill. Main Street Chapel Hill, TN Valley Farm The Ewing family has owned this farm since they moved here from Virginia in the early 1800s. 31A South About five miles south of Lewisburg. Verona Methodist Church Established 1879. Verona, TN Ask in Lewisburg for directions to Verona Road. Yesteryear Stables Guided horse rides, pony and hay rides, carriage rides, and a pistol and rifle range. Warner Road P.O. Box 599 Chapel Hill, TN 37034 Phone: 931-364-7755 Visitor Information Marshall County Chamber of Commerce 227 2nd Avenue North Lewisburg, TN 37091 Phone: 931-359-3863 Fax: 931-359-8411 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lewisburg.tn.us MAURY COUNTY - COLUMBIA Events April Mule Day Usually first weekend Columbia claims for itself the honor of "Mule Capital of the World". Clogging, food, music, and crafts, plus mule shows, mule pulling, donkey softball, and more. Columbia, TN Phone: 931-381-9557 June Jazz in June First weekend Woodland Park Columbia, TN Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] September Majestic Middle Tennessee Fall Tour Usually last weekend One of the nation's oldest home pilgrimages, featuring public and private homes. Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Spring Hill, TN Phone: 931-486-9802 or 615-302-0248 Website: www.tellabration.org December Tennessee Plantation Christmas Costumed guides lead tours of decorated town and country antebellum homes. Holiday music and foods. Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] October Civil War Battle Re-enactment Rippavilla Spring Hill, TN Phone: 931-486-9037 November Spring Spring Pilgrimage Tours of plantations and antebellum city homes and gardens. Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Commemoration of James K. Polk's Birthdate First Sunday Guided tour and refreshments. Free admission. James K. Polk Home Columbia, TN Phone: 931-388-2354 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 76 Places Accents and Antiques Visit with local artists and watch them work. Free admission. 37 Public Square Columbia, TN Phone: 931-380-8975 E-mail: [email protected] Antebellum Home Tours Groups of ten or more can tour public and private homes, historic churches, and other sites. Specialized amenities are available. Phone: 888-852-1860 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Ashwood Pottery Wheel-thrown pottery and other crafts. Free admission. 111 West 7th Street Columbia, TN Phone: 931-381-8409 Ashwood Rural Historic District Contains intact plantation complexes and Canaan, a small black community formed after the Civil War. U.S. Route 43 between Columbia and Mount Pleasant Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Athenaeum Rectory This house was built around 1835 for Samuel Polk Walker, nephew of President James K. Polk, though Walker never lived there. Frank Gillette Smith acquired the house, and he started a private school for girls, the Athenaeum. The building employs thirteen architectural styles. 808 Athenaeum Street P.O. Box 942 Columbia, TN 38402 Phone: 931-381-4822 or 931-388-1386 Chicksaw Trace Park On the three hundred acres of this park are mountain bike trails, picnic shelters, a remote-controlled model airplane field, and an historically preserved log cabin. Four miles west of Columbia on Highway 7. Duck River Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-840-4042 Elm Springs James Dick, a wealthy businessman from New Orleans, built this house in 1838 for his sister Sarah. It now serves as the headquarters for the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Order of the Stars and Bars. 740 Mooresville Pike P.O. Box 59 Columbia, TN 38402 Phone: 931-380-1844 Hamilton Place Lucius Junius Polk built this house in 1832 when he married Mary Ann Eastin, niece of Rachel Jackson. 1605 North Main Street Mt. Pleasant, TN James K. Polk Home This house, the first brick home in Columbia, was built around 1817 by Samuel Polk, father of President James K. Polk. It contains family portraits and furnishings. The adjacent Sisters' House contains additional Polk family items and Mexican War artifacts. Free admission on the first Sunday in November. 301 West 7th Street P.O. Box 741 Columbia, TN 38402 Phone: 931-388-2354 Maury County Arts Guild Dinner theater performances, art classes, and art exhibitions. 705 Lion Parkway Columbia, TN Phone: 931-381-9494 or 931-381-7176 Monsanto Ponds The Monsanto Chemical Company built these ponds to contain the slurry from its phosphate refining process. The marsh habitat that developed provides a home for numerous types of waterfowl that are otherwise uncommon in Middle Tennessee. Observation blinds allow close-up viewing and photographing. Free admission. Monsanto Road, Highway 50 West Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: 931-380-9300 or 931-388-2155 Mt. Pleasant The town of Mt. Pleasant contains numerous houses and churches from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Some are open for public viewing. Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Mt. Pleasant/Maury Phosphate Museum The population of Mt. Pleasant nearly quadrupled during the late 1800s as phosphate mining grew. In addition to fossils and phosphate artifacts, this museum houses Native American artifacts, Civil War items, antique farm implements, and household items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Admission free. 108 Public Square P.O. Box 373 Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474 Phone: 931-379-9511 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 77 Natchez Trace Parkway In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, settlers in the Ohio River Valley were floating their produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. They sold their flatboats for lumber, and the path now known as the Natchez Trace provided a good route back home. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Maury County. Maps are available on the Trace itself and from the Maury County Convention and Visitors Bureau. 308 West 7th Street Columbia, TN 38402 Phone: 931-381-7176 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ Oaklawn This is the home Absolom Thompson, built in 1835. Confederate General Hood stayed here before the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Private residence as of 2000. May reopen to the public later. Rattle & Snap George Washington Polk built this mansion in 1845. It now contains period furnishings, many from Polk family homes. Gardens, farms, an ice house, and a carriage house and stables surround the house. The house and grounds are open for tours, and meals are available by reservation. Guided tours of all four Polk family sites in the area are also available. 1522 North Main Street Mt. Pleasant, TN Phone: 800-258-3875 or 931-379-5861 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rattleandsnap.com © 2003 The Notgrass Company Rippavilla This house, built in the 1850s, was the home Major Nathaniel Cheairs. Both Union and Confederate armies used it during the Civil War, and it is the site for Civil War re-enactments today. Visitors can tour the house, which is largely restored to an 1860 appearance. 5700 Main Street Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: 931-486-9037 Saturn Welcome Center Located on the grounds of the Haynes Haven mansion, this center traces the development of the automotive facility here. 100 Saturn Parkway Spring Hill, TN Phone: 800-326-3321 or 931-486-5000 Spring Hill The town of Spring Hill contains numerous houses and churches from the 19th century. Some are open for public viewing. Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Spring Hill Battlefield On November 29, 1864, Confederate forces under John Bell Hood engaged Federal troops under John M. Schofield, but Schofield slipped past Hood during the night. The next day saw a decisive victory for the Union at Franklin. A driving tour map of the battlefield is available. Free admission. Kedron Road Spring Hill, TN Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] St. John's Church One of the nation's last plantation churches, built by Bishop and General Leonidas Polk around 1842. Highway 243 Mt. Pleasant, TN Phone: 800-258-3875 St. Peter's Episcopal Church Located next door to President Polk's home. The funerals of four generals killed at the Battle of Franklin were held here. Columbia, TN Tennessee Antebellum Trail A 90-mile self-driving tour of 54 historic sites, plantations, and Civil War battlefields in Davidson, Williamson, and Maury counties. A free map guide and discounted tickets to the nine sites that have admission charges are available. 5700 Main Street P.O. Box 877 Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: 800-381-1865 or 931-486-9055 Visitor Information Maury County Chamber of Commerce 106 West 6th Street Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: 931-388-2155 Maury County Convention and Visitors Bureau 8 Public Square P.O. Box 1076 Columbia, TN 38402 Phone: 888-852-1860 or 931-381-7176 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.antebellum.com Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce 104 North Main Street Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474 Phone: 931-379-7703 Tennessee Antebellum Trail Headquarters Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main Street Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: 800-381-1865 or 931-486-9055 Williamsport Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Zion Presbyterian Church One of the earliest frontier churches built by Scots-Irish Presbyterians in the early 1800s. 2322 Old Zion Road Columbia, TN Phone: 931-388-5731 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 78 © 2003 The Notgrass Company MCMINN COUNTY- ATHENS Events February Gospel Explosion Gem Theater Etowah, TN Phone: 423-263-7232 Spring Quilt Show McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Athens, TN Phone: 423-745-0329 March Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gem Theater Etowah, TN Phone: 423-263-7608 May Swift National Fly-In/Airshow Memorial Day Weekend McMinn County Airport Phone: 423-745-9547 November/December Doll Show McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Athens, TN Phone: 423-745-0329 Places Agri-Culture Trail A brochure identifies sources for local agricultural products and sites of agricultural events. P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Englewood Textile Museum Explores the story of the textile industry in Englewood and the women who worked in the mills. Free admission. 17 South Niota Street P.O. Box 37329 Englewood, TN 37329 Phone: 423-887-5455 or 423-887-5224 Furs to Factories Heritage Trail Self-guided auto tour of museums and historic sites that highlight the industrial revolution in southeastern Tennessee. P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Gem Theater Built in 1927 as a movie house, this renovated theater now features musical and dramatic performances. Tennessee Avenue Etowah, TN Phone: 423-263-2228 or 423-263-7608 Louisville and Nashville Depot and Railroad Museum A restored 1906 Victorian depot houses exhibits on life in a railroad town and an art gallery. Free admission. 727 Tennessee Avenue P.O. Box 390 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7840 or 423-263-2202 Mayfield Dairy Find out how this company bottles milk and makes ice cream. Free admission. 4 Mayfield Lane P.O. Box 310 Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 800-362-9546 or 423-745-2151 McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Numerous exhibits trace the history of McMinn County from the Cherokees to the 1940s. Includes glassware from the 19th and 20th centuries. 522 West Madison Avenue P.O. Box 889 Athens, TN 37371-0889 Phone: 423-745-0329 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.usit.com/livher Mouse Creek Nursery This nursery grows over 600 varieties of perennials. The Walnut Grove Methodist Church, built around 1855, is also on the property. Free admission. 276 County Road 67 Riceville, TN 37370 Phone: 423-462-2666 Niota Depot Built in 1853, this is the oldest standing railroad depot in Tennessee. Main Street Niota, TN Phone: 423-568-2584 Sunshine Hollow Tennessee Features a daylily and hosta display garden in the summer and pecan fruitcakes in the winter. 198 County Road 52 Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 800-669-2005 or 423-745-4289 Cherokee National Forest Hiwassee Ranger District 274 Highway 310 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-5486 Fax: 423-263-1899 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 79 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Swift Air Museum International headquarters, museum, and parts department for the 1940s Swift aircraft. Free admission. McMinn County Airport County Road 552 Phone: 423-745-9547 Tennessee Wesleyan College Gallery Housed in the Old College Building, which was constructed in 1850. 204 East College Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-7504 Trew's General Store In business for over 100 years. Highway 163 Between Delano and Calhoun Woodlawn A Greek Revival house built around 1858, and used as a Union hospital during the Civil War. A smokehouse is also on the site. Group tours available. 110 Keith Lane Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 800-745-8123 or 423-745-8211 Visitor Information Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 13 North Jackson Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0334 Fax: 423-745-0335 Website: www.athenschamber.org Etowah Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 458 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-2228 Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourism Association 727 Tennessee Avenue P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Fax: 423-263-1670 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com MCNAIRY COUNTY - SELMER June Events May Bluegrass in the Campground Attendees are encouraged to bring their own instruments and participate. Big Hill Pond State Park Phone: 731-645-7967 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bighill/events.htm Buford Pusser Festival Memorial Day Weekend Law Enforcement Awards, plus a car show, talent contest, carnival, music, and more. Free admission. Buford Pusser Park Adamsville, TN Phone: 731-632-1401 or 731-632-1199 Summer in the Park Memorial Day through Labor Day Hikes led by naturalists, aquatic studies, and botanical explorations. Big Hill Pond State Park Phone: 731-645-7967 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bighill/events.htm Cars for Kids Father's Day Weekend Car and truck shows, parades, music, food. Proceeds are donated to charity. Selmer, TN Phone: 731-645-6676 Log Roll and Raft Race Run the log Paul Bunyan style or enter a raft in the race. Phone: 731-645-7967 Summer in the Park (see May) July Jammin’ Jamboree Labor Day Weekend Bluegrass musicians from across the country gather for a giant jam session. Selmer, TN Phone: 731-645-3428 Summer in the Park (see May) October Fall Bluegrass Breakdown Big Hill Pond State Park Phone: 731-645-7967 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bighill/events.htm Summer in the Park (see May) August Summer in the Park (see May) Broomcorn Festival Features area folk artists and live music, from blues to bluegrass. Selmer, TN Phone: 731-645-4823 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 80 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places Big Hill Pond State Park Big Hill Pond was created in 1953 when dirt was taken from a borrow pit to build a levee for a railroad. Attractions in this park include a boardwalk through the scenic Dismal Swamp, a 70-foot tall observation tower, and earthworks built by Union soldiers during the Civil War. 1435 John Howell Road Pocahontas, TN 38061 Phone: 731-645-7967 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bighill/ Buford Pusser Home and Museum Sheriff Buford Pusser was the inspiration for the "Walking Tall" movies. His home contains memorabilia about his childhood and his work as sheriff. 342 Pusser Street P.O. Box 301 Adamsville, TN 38310 Phone: 731-632-4080 or 731-632-1401 E-mail: [email protected] Buford Pusser Sheriff's Office This office features memorabilia from the law career of this famous lawman. Courthouse Selmer, TN Coon Creek Science Center Coon Creek is a major North American fossil site. Guided fossil digging excursions are available for groups of 20 or more by appointment. Expect an evolutionary perspective. Adamsville, TN Mail: 3050 Central Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: 731-320-6362 Website: www.memphismuseums.org/ creek.htm Gas Station Museum A collection of antique gas pumps, two cars, license plates, a phone booth, and other memorabilia. Main Street Adamsville, TN Hockaday Broom Museum and Gift Shop The Martin family grows the broom corn they use to make brooms in the 1850s style. They own and operate this museum. Group tours and demonstrations are available by appointment. 2076 Highway 142 Selmer, TN 38375 Phone: 731-645-4823 McNairy County Historical Museum The historical Ritz Theater houses a School Room, a War Room, a Healing Arts Room, and a Business and Agriculture Room. 114 North 3rd Street P.O. Box 957 Selmer, TN 38375 Phone: 731-646-0018 or 731-645-8216 Visitor Information McNairy County Chamber of Commerce 144 West Cypress Avenue P.O. Box 7 Selmer, TN 38375 Phone: 731-645-6360 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.centuryinter.net/mccc See More on Scenic Highway 64 Features historic sites, attractions, and events in southwestern Tennessee. Free brochure. Hardin County Tourism 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 MEIGS COUNTY - DECATUR Events Places February Cherokee Memorial Park Many Cherokee men, women, and children camped at this site during their journey to Oklahoma on what is now known as the Trail of Tears. A memorial to those families and an historic center are planned for this site. Also, the Blythe Ferry crossed the Tennessee river here for 189 years. Decatur, TN Phone: 423-334-5850 Cherokee Indian Heritage and Sandhill Crane Viewing Days Learn about Cherokee Indians, and see thousands of Sandhill Cranes. Free admission. Birchwood, TN Phone: 423-334-5850 Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 81 Cross Creek Farm An authentic log cabin bed and breakfast. Feed the sheep, meet the alpacas, and shop for garments and gifts made from alpaca fibers. Phone: 423-334-9172 E-mail: [email protected] Hiwassee Refuge WMA Phone: 931-484-9571 Meigs County Historical Museum The Gothic building that houses the museum was built in 1880. Features early furniture from the area, historic photographs, and genealogical materials. Decatur, TN Phone: 423-334-4424 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Meigs County Tourism P.O. Box 611 Decatur, TN 37322 Phone: 423-334-5496 or 423-3345850 MONROE COUNTY - MADISONVILLE December Events Haru: A View of Spring Phone: 423-337-4245 Fall Autumn Gold Festival Covered wagon rides, music, molasses making, gold panning, and more. Coker Creek Village Coker Creek, TN Phone: 423-261-2242 September Sequoyah Festival & Pow Wow Weekend after Labor Day Native American dancing, stickball, art, and storytelling. Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Vonore, TN Phone: 423-884-6246 Trade Faire Costumed actors portray a 18thcentury bazaar with period entertainment, crafts, and food. Also includes a battle reenactment. Fort Loudon State Historic Area Vonore, TN Phone: 423-884-6217 Fax: 423-884-2287 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/loudon/events.htm October Japanese Quilt Show Phone: 423-337-4245 Christmas at Fort Loudon Fort Loudon State Historic Area Vonore, TN Phone: 423-884-6217 Fax: 423-884-2287 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/loudoun/events.htm Places Agri-Culture Trail Identifies sources for local agricultural products and sites of agricultural events. Free brochure. P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Bentwood Farms Llamas A llama farm in a spring-fed hollow. Free admission. 243 Ironsburg Road Tellico Plains, TN Phone: 423-261-2500 E-mail: [email protected] Buck Bald This bald mountain provides a view of three states. Free admission. Highway 68 Coker Creek, TN Phone: 800-245-5428 or 423-442-9147 Cherohala Skyway A National Scenic Byway. Highway 165 Phone: 423-442-9147 or 423-253-2520 Website: www.monroecounty.com/sky.html Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 82 Cherokee National Forest This 1930s ranger station, the first Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Tennessee, features historic memorabilia and interpretation, and visitor information. Free admission. Tellico Ranger District 250 Ranger Station Road Tellico Plains, TN 37385 Phone: 423-253-2520 Fax: 423-253-2804 Coker Creek Crafts Gallery Traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, including white oak baskets. 206 Hot Water Road Coker Creek, TN Phone: 423-261-2157 Coker Creek Village This area was the center of Tennessee's gold-mining district in the 1800s and a holding district for Cherokees before their forced removal. Today this retreat center offers one-day and multi-day activity packages for groups. 12528 Highway 68 P.O. Box 98 Coker Creek, TN 37314 Phone: 800-245-5428 or 423-261-2310 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cokercreekvillage.com Craighead Springs Llamas Day and longer hikes in the Smokies with pack llamas. 369 Craighead Springs Road Madisonville, TN Phone: 423-442-6756 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company Fort Loudon State Historic Park The British built a fort here in 1756, and the fort has been reconstructed. An interpretive center features area history and artifact displays. 338 Fort Loudon Road Vonore, TN 37885-9756 Phone: 423-884-6217 Fax: 423-884-2287 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/loudoun/ Furs to Factories Heritage Trail Self-guided auto tour to museums and historic sites that highlight the industrial revolution in southeastern Tennessee. Free brochure. P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Lost Sea Considered the largest underground lake in the United States, the Lost Sea offers spelunking by foot and by boat. 140 Lost Sea Road Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-6616 Lucky Pine Herb Farm Free admission. 155 Big Creek Cemetery Road Madisonville, TN Phone: 423-442-1221 Museum from the Past Over 1,000 items in the main building, plus a moonshine still, blacksmith shop, and gristmill. 1688 Old Tellico Highway Madisonville, TN Phone: 423-442-4833 Pheasant Fields Fish Rearing Pools Produces brood trout. FS #210 Tellico Plains, TN Phone: 423-263-7232 Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Features exhibits about Cherokee history and culture, and the life of Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee written language. Owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Highway 360 P.O. Box 69 Vonore, TN 37885 Phone: 423-884-6246 Sweetwater Heritage Museum Memorabilia and photographs. Corner of North and High Streets Sweetwater, TN 37874 Tellico Arts Center Regional art center with weekly classes and monthly events. Free admission. 113 Scott Street Tellico Plains, TN Phone: 423-253-2253 Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-884-6767 Tennessee Meiji Gakuin Culture Enrichment Center Exhibits, classes, lectures, and enrichment programs help bridge the gap between the Japanese and American cultures. 1314 Peachtree Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-4245 Vonore Heritage Museum Houses artifacts and memorabilia from the 1900s to the 1950s provided by several local families. Free admission. 611 Church Street Vonore, TN Phone: 423-884-6729 Visitor Information Monroe County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 37 Madisonville, TN 37354 Phone: 800-245-5428 Website: www.monroecountychamber.org Monroe County Tourism Council 4765 Highway 68 Madisonville, TN 37354 Phone: 800-245-5428 Fax: 423-442-9016 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.monroecounty.com Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourism Association P.O. Box 143 727 Tennessee Avenue Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Fax: 423-263-1670 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com MONTGOMERY COUNTY - CLARKSVILLE February Events Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series May through October Free admission. Beachhaven Vineyards and Winery Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-645-8867 Celebration of Quilts Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-551-3650 March Old Time Fiddlers' Championship Artists from around the country. Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-647-3855 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 83 April Mid-South Jazz Festival Local musicians and professional performers. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-648-7876 © 2003 The Notgrass Company May Main Street MusicFest Music, entertainment, artist exhibits, and food. Free admission. Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-551-9737 Spring Homecoming Pioneer and children's activities. Historic Collinsville Southside, TN Phone: 931-648-9141 September Riverfest Weekend after Labor Day Local, regional, and national entertainment, plus arts and crafts, fine art exhibits, and activities on the river. Cumberland RiverWalk and McGregor Park Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-645-7476 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.clarksvilleriverfest.com Fall Fall Pilgrimage Cider pressing, blacksmithing, wood carving, quilting, spinning, weaving, chair making, children's games, and hay rides, plus a Civil War encampment. Historic Collinsville Southside, TN Phone: 931-648-9141 Oktoberfest German food, music, and dancing. Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-358-5119 Places Apple Hollow Farm This farm grows herbs, flowers, and fruit and vegetables. It has a children's herb garden and an heirloom garden with over 100 varieties of roses. Free admission. 755 North Woodson Road Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone: 931-358-9269 "As the River Flows" River Center Exhibit A mural map depicts the settlement of Clarksville, and display panels show the history of the Cumberland River from ancient times to the present. McGregor Park Riverside Drive Clarksville, TN 931-645-7476 Barnett's Woods State Natural Area Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Promotes a variety of art exhibitions, poetry readings, and musical, dance, and theatrical performances. Free admission to many events. 8th and Marion Streets Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-221-7876 or 931-648-7876 E-mail: [email protected] Clarksville-Montgomery County Museum An 1898 post office houses exhibits on area history, culture, and art. Includes hands-on activities, special displays, and a bronze statute of Olympic gold medallist and Clarksville native Wilma Rudolph. 200 South 2nd Street P.O. Box 383 Clarksville, TN 37041-0383 Phone: 931-648-5780 or 931-553-5101 Collinsville A living history museum featuring ten vintage 1800s-style buildings furnished in period style with textiles and household articles. 4711 Weakley Road Southside, TN 37171 Phone: 931-648-9141 Fax: 931-648-9831 Website: www.historiccollinsville.com Cumberland RiverWalk Includes the Rotary International Avenue of Flags and recreational and festival areas. Free admission. Riverside Drive Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-645-7476 Downtown Clarksville Historic District As one of the oldest communities in Tennessee, Clarksville features many historic buildings. A walking tour map is available. Phone: 931-647-2331 or 931-648-5780 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 84 Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Dunbar Cave is the most prominent among many caves and sinkholes in this area. Humans have enjoyed its constant water supply and natural air conditioning for centuries. Square dances, radio shows, and big band concerts have been held in the spacious mouth of the cave. Contact the park for information on special hikes and cave visits. 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road Clarksville, TN 37043 Phone: 931-648-5526 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/dunbar/ Emerald Hill Once the home of Gustavas A. Henry, a Confederate Senator and the "Eagle Orator of Tennessee," this mansion began as a farmhouse in the 1820s. It has undergone two major additions, and it contains many original furnishings. Free admission. 751 North 2nd Street Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-648-7979 E-mail: [email protected] Fort Defiance A Civil War earthen fortification overlooking the Cumberland and Red Rivers. Free admission. Walker Street New Providence Area Phone: 931-648-5780 Fort Campbell Military Reservation This military base is home to the 101st Air Assault Division. Various aircraft, military equipment, and monuments are displayed. The Don F. Pratt Museum features exhibits about the history of the "Screaming Eagles" and other military divisions from World War II to Desert Storm. Free admission. 5702 Tennessee Avenue Fort Campbell, KY Phone: 270-798-3215 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.campbell.army.mil/pratt/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Mabel Larson Art Gallery Harned Hall, the oldest building on campus, houses this collection of art. Free admission. Austin Peay State University College Street P.O. Box 4677 Clarksville, TN 37044 Phone: 931-648-7011 or 931-648-7333 Roxy Regional Theatre Housed in a 1947 modern art theatre, the Roxy features professional and community productions. 100 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone: 931-645-7699 E-mail: [email protected] Haynes Bottom Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Sango Mills A working farm featuring vegetables, apples, and sorghum. Visitors can watch sorghum cooking and cornmeal grinding. Free admission. 154 Towes Lane Sango, TN Phone: 931-358-2637 L & N Train Station Originally built in 1890. Features train memorabilia, a diesel engine, and an old caboose. Free admission. Commerce and 10th Streets Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-553-2486 Montgomery County Courthouse Built in a Victorian style in the late 1800s. Commerce and 2nd Streets Clarksville, TN Sevier Station Valentine Sevier built this stoneblock house in 1792. Free admission. Walker Street New Providence Area Phone: 931-648-5780 Overcast Pottery One of the largest hand-turned production potteries in the southeast. Tours available. 1865 Ashland City Road Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-647-3123 Smith-Trahern Mansion Christopher Smith, a wealthy tobacconist, built this house in 1858. First and McClure Streets Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-648-9998 Post House This historic gateway between Kentucky and Tennessee is used for transit passenger waiting and is also a full-service branch of the U.S. Postal Service. Free admission. 3190 Fort Campbell Boulevard Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-431-5605 St. Peter A.M.E. Church Founded in 1866 and remodeled in 1890. 518 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-647-4703 Poston Building Built in 1842, this building is one of several in downtown Clarksville that still features advertising from the 1870s. Public Square Clarksville, TN Queen of Clarksville Riverboat Take a paddlewheel cruise down the Cumberland River. McGregor Park Riverside Drive Clarksville, TN Phone: 931-647-5500 Trahern Gallery Rotating exhibits of regional and international artists. Free admission. Austin Peay State University 8th and Henry Streets P.O. Box 4677 Clarksville, TN 37044 Phone: 931-648-7333 or 931-6487011 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 85 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Clarksville-Montgomery County Tourism Commission 180 Holiday Road P.O. Box 883 Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone: 800-530-2487 or 931-648-0001 Fax: 931-645-1574 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.clarksville.tn.us Tourist Information Center 180 Holiday Drive Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone: 931-553-8467 Website: The City of Clarksville www.cityofclarksville.com © 2003 The Notgrass Company MOORE COUNTY - LYNCHBURG Cumberland Springs Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Events April Goodwin's General Museum Lynchburg, TN Spotted Horse Show Phone: 931-759-4111 Ledford Mill & Museum This 1884 gristmill features a museum, gift shop, antiques, and a bed & breakfast. Lynchburg, TN Phone: 931-455-2546 May Spring in the Hollow Phone: 931-759-4111 June Frontier Days Fourth Saturday Lynchburg, TN Phone: 931-759-4111 The Lynchburg Pottery & Gift Gallery Frank Inman creates and displays his pottery, along with work by other local artists. Downtown Square Lynchburg, TN Phone: 931-759-5205 July Walking Horse Show Phone: 931-759-4111 August Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House Built in 1812. Reservations required for a family style lunch. Lynchburg, TN Phone: 931-759-7394 Spotted Horse Show Phone: 931-759-4111 December Christmas in Lynchburg Phone: 931-759-4111 Places C & R Buggy Tours Tour historic Lynchburg in an old fashioned buggy. Phone: 931-438-8875 or 931-433-8461 Country By Nature Watercolor art and demonstrations by Ann Smotherman. Free admission. Downtown Square Lynchburg, TN Phone: 931-759-6444 Moore County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1885 with bricks made by the people in Lynchburg. On the front lawn stands a 1927 monument to the Confederate soldiers of Moore county. Lynchburg, TN Moore County Historic Jail Museum Built in 1872, this jail now features Lynchburg memorabilia. Courthouse Square Lynchburg, TN Phone: 931-759-7763 Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Between June 23 and July 4 of 1863, Union forces battled the Confederates back toward Chattanooga. This 130-mile driving tour takes you to several sites in Coffee, Bedford, Franklin, and Grundy counties that relate to the conflict. The tour begins in Beech Grove, Coffee County, and ends in Monteagle, Grundy County. Free brochure. Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm Visitor Information Metropolitan Moore County/ Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 421 Lynchburg, TN 37352 Phone: 931-759-4111 Tennessee's Backroads Heritage An organization composed of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, and Moore Counties, and the Cumberland Mountain area spreading from Monteagle to Beersheba Springs. 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/ tnbkrds/default.htm MORGAN COUNTY - WARTBURG May Events April Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Frozen Head State Park Wartburg, TN Phone: 423-346-3318 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/frzhead/events.htm Bluegrass & Gospel Music Festival Frozen Head State Park Wartburg, TN Phone: 423-346-3318 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/frzhead/events.htm Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 86 Festival of British and Appalachian Culture Music and dancing, traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, storytelling, tours, and food. Rugby, TN Phone: 423-628-2441 © 2003 The Notgrass Company July Places Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion The members of Company 1463. Frozen Head State Park Wartburg, TN Phone: 423-346-3318 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/frzhead/events.htm September Historic Rugby Pilgrimage Rugby, TN Phone: 423-628-2441 November/December Christmas in the Mountains First consecutive Thursday and Friday after Thanksgiving Living nativity scenes, choral music, and more. Frozen Head State Park Wartburg, TN Phone: 423-346-3318 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/frzhead/events.htm Christmas at Historic Rugby Classical musicians, carolers, actors portraying Rugby settlers, and more. Rugby, TN Phone: 423-628-2441 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida, TN 37841 Phone: 423-569-9778 Website: www.nps.gov/biso/ Catoosa Wildlife Management Area Catoosa Road Wartburg, TN Phone: 931-456-2479 Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area This park is named for the fact that in winter, area mountains are often capped with snow or ice while the valleys remain clear. 964 Flat Fork Road Wartburg, TN 37887 Phone: 423-346-3318 Fax: 423-346-6629 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/frzhead/ Historic Rugby British author, statesman, and social reformer Thomas Hughes established this community in 1880. More than 20 of its original buildings remain. State Highway 52 P.O. Box 8 Rugby, TN 37733 Phone: 423-628-2441 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.historicrugby.org Lone Mountain State Forest Over thirteen miles of trails. 302 Clayton Howard Road Wartburg, TN 37887 Phone: 423-346-6655 Mount Roosevelt State Forest and Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Obed National Wild and Scenic River Whitewater boating, hiking, and rock climbing and repelling. The Visitor Center in Wartburg contains natural and cultural history exhibits. Free admission. 208 North Maiden P.O. Box 429 Wartburg, TN 37887 Phone: 423-346-6294 Website: www.nps.gov/obed/ Visitor Information Morgan County Executive P.O. Box 387 Wartburg, TN 37887 Phone: 423-346-6288 Cumberlands of Tennessee Heritage Trail P.O. Box 8 Rugby, TN 37733 Phone: 423-628-2441 Website: www.cumberlands.org OBION COUNTY - UNION CITY October Events April Ridgemont Spring Heritage Days Obion County Fairgrounds Phone: 731-885-5171 Fall Fall Fest Celebration Phone: 731-885-0211 Reelfoot Arts and Crafts Festival 1st weekend of October Phone: 731-253-7276 Waterfowl Festival Duck and goose calling contests, antique shows, and more. Phone: 731-253-9652 Places September Pontotoc Festival South Fulton, TN/Fulton, KY Phone: 502-472-9000 C. M. Gooch Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-49-5587 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 87 Dixie Gun Works A combination gun museum, antique car museum, and sales office. Guns from the 18th and 19th centuries, and cars from the 20th, plus farm engines, steam engines, and whistles. U.S. Highway 51 South P.O. Box 130 Union City, TN 38261 Phone: 731-885-0700 Flippen's Hillbilly Barn A fruit orchard featuring Flippen's fried pies, an antique shop, and a country store. 3734 West Shawtown Road Troy, TN © 2003 The Notgrass Company Hop-In Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-749-5587 Obion River Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-749-5587 Masquerade Theatre This restored 1927 building features live theatrical performances. 118 South First Street Union City, TN Phone: 731-885-2300 E-mail: [email protected] Reelfoot Lake State Park Reelfoot Lake spreads over 25,000 acres and provides a home for numerous birds and other wildlife. (See Lake county for park events.) Route 1, Box 2345 Tiptonville, TN 38079-9799 Phone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/reelfoot/ Monument of Unknown Confederate Dead In 1869 this statue became the first such monument erected by a group to honor unknown Confederate dead. Kiwanis Park East Church Street Union City, TN Obion County Museum A recreated "Main Street" is setup inside the museum, and the grounds include a log cabin, a one-room school, and more. Free admission. 1004 Edwards Street Union City, TN 38261 Phone: 731-885-6774 or 731-885-1539 Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge 4343 Highway 157 Union City, TN 38261 Phone: 731-538-2481 or 731-287-0650 Fax: 731-286-0468 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/reelfoot/ Reelfoot Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-253-7343 Visitor Information Obion County Chamber of Commerce 214 East Church Street P.O. Box 70 Union City, TN 38281 Phone: 731-885-0211 Fax: 731-885-7155 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.obioncounty.com/chamber Reelfoot Lake Tourist Council 6622 West Highway 22 P.O. Box 9 - Dept. KV Hornbeak, TN 38254 Phone: 731-538-2666 E-mail: [email protected] The Great River Road Promotes historic sites and attractions along the Mississippi from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Free brochure. Mississippi River Parkway Commission P.O. Box 59159 Minneapolis, MN 55459-8207 Phone: 612-212-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mississippi-river.com Website: Obion County, Tennessee www.obioncounty.com OVERTON COUNTY - LIVINGSTON September Events July Pioneer Days Livingston, TN August Antique Car Show Hot Rod and antique autos with music, prizes, and more. Standing Stone State Park Hilham, TN Phone: 931-823-6347 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/standstn/events.htm National Rolley Hole Marble Tournament Standing Stone State Park Hilham, TN Phone: 931-823-6347 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/standstn/events.htm Places Alpine Christ Church Presbyterian and School These historic stone structures still serve their community. Alpine, TN Court Square Emporium Arts and crafts exhibits and classes. 108 North Court Square Livingston, TN Phone: 931-823-6741 Dale Hollow Lake Fishing and water recreation. Phone: 931-243-3136 Deep Valley Trout Farm Features rainbow trout fishing on a terraced, wooded mountainside. 767 Hunter Cove Road Allons, TN Phone: 931-823-6053 Alpine Mountain Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 88 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Governor A.H. Roberts Law Office Governor A.H. Roberts, the only Tennessee Governor from the Upper Cumberland, was serving when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed, which gave women the right to vote. Open by appointment. McKinley Street Livingston, TN Phone: 931-823-5782 Jackson Swamp Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Overton County Courthouse A brick, Federal-style courthouse with a World War I cannon and veterans memorials outside. Livingston, TN Standing Stone State Park 1674 Standing Stone Park Highway Hilham, TN 38568-6610 Phone: 931-823-6347 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/standstn/ Standing Stone Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Visitor Information Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce 310 McHenry Circle P.O. Box 354 Livingston, TN 38570 Phone: 931-823-6421 Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 PERRY COUNTY - LINDEN Events April Wildflowers Nature Hike Mousetail Landing State Park Linden, TN Phone: 731-847-0841 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/mouse/events.htm June Fishing Day Rodeo Free for children and adults. Prizes awarded. Mousetail Landing State Park Linden, TN Phone: 731-847-0841 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/mouse/events.htm Places Amish and Mennonite Communities Food products and hand-crafted items for sale. Information Phone: 931-589-2216 Bromley Hotel Built around 1910 as a doctor's residence and office, this structure became a hotel and medical clinic. Flatwoods, TN Phone: 931-589-5692 Cedar Grove Iron Furnace Built around 1832, this furnace at one time produced 40 tons of pig iron each week. Phone: 931-589-2216 Heath's Canoe Rental Highway 13 Lobelville, TN 37097 Phone: 931-593-2306 or 931-593-2345 Linden This town contains several historic buildings, including the 1928-29 County Courthouse. Phone: 931-589-2736 Lobelville Established in 1854, this community was named for a French immigrant, Henry DeLobel. His name is carved in a cave near the town. Phone: 931-593-2285 Mousetail Landing State Park Tradition says that Mousetail Landing received its name during the 1860s when a local tannery caught fire and a large number of mice fled the burning building. The park museum contains nature displays, and Indian and other area artifacts. Route 3 Box 280B Linden, TN 37096 Phone: 731-847-0841 Fax: 731-847-0771 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/mouse/ Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Perry County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 908 Linden, TN 37096 Phone: 931-589-2455 Perry County Executive Phone: 931-589-2216 Buffalo Canoe River Rental Flatwoods, TN Phone: 931-589-2755 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 89 © 2003 The Notgrass Company PICKETT COUNTY - BYRDSTOWN Events August 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org/worlds.htm Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida, TN 37841 Phone: 423-569-9778 Website: www.nps.gov/biso/ October Cordell Hull Folk Festival Gospel and bluegrass music, storytelling, crafts, demonstrations of traditional skills, and more. Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum State Park Byrdstown, TN Phone: 931-864-3247 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cordell/events.htm Places Affair at Travisville Site The first military action of the Civil War in Tennessee took place here on September 29, 1861, when Union cavalry attacked a Confederate encampment. The Confederates lost four men, one of whom is buried in the Travisville cemetery. Travisville United Methodist Church Caney Creek Road Phone: 931-864-7195 Dale Hollow Lake Fishing and water recreation. Phone: 931-243-3136 Pickett State Park and Forest 4605 Pickett Park Highway Jamestown, TN 38556-4141 Phone: 931-879-5821 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/pickett/ Pickett Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Twin Arches State Natural Area Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum State Park Cordell Hull worked as a lawyer, U.S. Congressman, and Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt. This park contains the original log cabin where he was born and an activities center. The museum features documents and artifacts, including Hull's Nobel Peace Prize Medal. 1300 Cordell Hull Memorial Drive Byrdstown, TN 38549 Phone: 931-864-3247 Fax: 931-864-6389 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cordell/ Visitor Information Byrdstown/Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Courthouse Square P.O. Box 447 Byrdstown, TN 38549 Phone: 931-864-7195 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dalehollow.com Cumberlands of Tennessee Heritage Trail P.O. Box 8 Rugby, TN 37733 Phone: 423-628-2441 Website: www.cumberlands.org Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 POLK COUNTY - BENTON May Events April Ramp Tramp Festival Fourth weekend Travel to Big Frog Mountain to dig ramps, and enjoy country music while you eat them. Camp McCroy Greasy Creek, TN Phone: 423-338-4503 Ocoee Rodeo Kayakers and canoeist compete in their sports. Ocoee Whitewater Center Copperhill, TN Phone: 423-263-0050 Fax: 423-263-0103 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/hiwassee/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 90 June Kids Fishing Day Free fishing for children 12 and under. Hiwassee River State Park Delano, TN Phone: 423-263-0050 Fax: 423-263-0103 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/hiwassee/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company July Miner's Homecoming Ducktown, TN Phone: 423-496-9000 or 423-496-5778 October Chilhowee Mountain Harvest Festival Benton, TN Phone: 423-338-5717 Places Adventures Unlimited Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and more. Route 1, Box 540 Ocoee, TN 37361 Phone: 800-662-0667 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.adventuresunlimited.net Agri-Culture Trail A brochure identifies sources for local agricultural products and sites of agricultural events. P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Cherokee National Forest Ocoee Ranger District Route 1, Box 348D Benton, TN 37307 Phone: 423-338-5201 Fax: 423-338-6577 Cherokee Rafting Whitewater rafting. P.O. Box 111 Ocoee, TN 37361 Phone: 800-451-7238 or 423-338-5124 Ducktown Basin Museum Exhibits depict the mining heritage of the Copper Basin, which flourished from 1850 to 1987. The museum offers seasonal tours to the Burra Burra Mine Shops and Change House. Highway 68 P.O. Box 458 Ducktown, TN 37326 Phone: 423-496-5778 Fort Marr Originally built as a defense against Cherokee attacks, the Americans later used it to confine the Cherokees before they were sent west on the Trail of Tears. Free admission. U.S. Highway 411 North Benton, TN Phone: 423-263-0050 Furs to Factories Heritage Trail Self-guided auto tour to museums and historic sites that highlight the industrial revolution in southeastern Tennessee. P.O. Box 143 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Hiwassee River State Park & Ocoee River Spring Creek Road P.O. Box 5 Delano, TN 37325 Phone: 423-263-0050 Fax: 423-263-0103 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/hiwassee/ John Muir Trail This 18.8 mile trail between Reliance and Farner highlights the diverse terrain of the Cherokee National Forest. Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Nancy Ward Gravesite Nancy Ward was a Cherokee woman who worked for peace between her people and the European settlers. Her people called her "Beloved Woman," the highest honor they gave to women. She is buried with her son and brother. Free admission. U.S. Highway 411 North Benton, TN Phone: 423-338-5961 E-mail: [email protected] Ocoee Scenic Byway Winds past historic sites along the Ocoee River and through the Cherokee National Forest. Benton, TN Phone: 423-338-5201 Ocoee Inn Rafting, Inc. Whitewater rafting. Route 1, Box 347 Benton, TN 37307 Phone: 800-272-7238 or 423-338-2064 Ocoee Mist A working farm that offers llama hikes. Route 1, Box 377 Parkersville Road Benton, TN 37307 Phone: 800-208-9008, PIN 7197 or 423-338-6818 Fax: 423-338-6710 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ocoee-mist.com/ Ocoee Outdoors Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, live music on weekends, and more. P.O. Box 72 Ocoee, TN 37361 Phone: 800-533-7767 Website: www.ocoee-outdoors.com Ocoee Whitewater Center Site of 1996 Olympic whitewater events. Includes the Old Copper Road Historic Trail, built by Cherokee laborers in 1878 for the transportation of copper ore. Route 1, Box 285 Highway 64 West Copperhill, TN 37317 Phone: 423-496-5197 Fax: 423-496-1515 Website: www.r8web.com/ocoee/ Outdoor Adventure Rafting Whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, climbing and rappelling, and more. P.O. Box 109-C Ocoee, TN 37361 Phone: 800-627-7636 Website: www.raft.com Nantahala Outdoor Center Whitewater rafting. Route 1, Box 222 Ocoee, TN 37361 Phone: 800-232-7238 or 423-338-5901 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 91 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Reliance A farming community with turn-ofthe-century buildings. Webb Brothers Store, a country general store open since 1936, includes a memorabilia display. Free admission. Highway 30 Reliance, TN Phone: 423-263-7232 Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Southeastern Expeditions Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee. 50 Executive Park, Suite 5016 Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone: 800-868-7238 or 404-329-0433 Fax: 404-634-4946 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.southeasternraft.com Tennessee Stables Guided trail rides. Highway 64 Ocoee, TN Phone: 800-726-2427 or 423-338-4325 William L. Davenport Refuge State Natural Area Visitor Information Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 948 134 Main Street Ducktown, TN 37326 Phone: 423-496-9000 E-mail: [email protected] www.chamber-copperbasin.org Polk County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 560 Benton, TN 37307 Phone: 800-633-7655 or 423-338-5040 Website: www.polkcotn.com Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourism Association P.O. Box 143 727 Tennessee Avenue Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Fax: 423-263-1670 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com PUTNAM COUNTY - COOKEVILLE October Events May Bluegrass and Crafts Festival Cookeville, TN June Poppy Festival Baxter, TN September Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Antique and new quilt collections, plus displays of quilting materials. Algood, TN Phone: 931-526-7941 Fall Fun Fest Live music, arts & crafts, children's activities, a car show, and entertainment. Free admission. Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-528-4612 Middle Tennessee Antique Tractor Show Old engines, tractors, cars, trucks, and other farm equipment. Shipley Farm and Hyder-Burks Pavilion Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-372-6967 Brown Bag Lunch Concerts Every Friday Cookeville, TN Cherokee Pilgrimage Second Saturday Members of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma travel to Monterey's Whittaker Park, site of an ancient Indian worship grounds. Their commemorative ceremony of the forced marches of the Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma in 1838-39 includes laying a corn wreath on the Standing Stone. Monterey, TN Living Nativity December First Christian Church Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-526-4241 Places Algood United Methodist Church Built in 1899, this small white church has stained glass windows and a bell tower. Main Street Algood, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 92 Bee Rock Look out on the Calfkiller River valley at a place where the Indians once gathered honey. Located on private property, but open to the public during daylight hours. Great view. No guard rails, so be careful. Go west from Monterey on Highway 70N and turn left at the signs to the Garden Inn; the path to Bee Rock is to the right of the Inn. Monterey, TN Bryan Fine Arts Center Concerts and art exhibits by local and national artists. Home of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. Free admission. Tennessee Tech University North Dixie Avenue Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-372-3161 Website: www.tntech.edu/www/acad/music/ Burgess Falls State Natural Park Features three progressively larger waterfalls. Free admission. Highway 135 4000 Burgess Falls Drive Sparta, TN 38583-8456 Phone: 931-432-5312 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/burgess/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Cane Creek Regional Park Fishing, hiking, biking, and recreation areas. Cane Creek Camp Road Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-526-9591 Cookeville Drama Center Features theatrical and musical productions. 10 East Broad Street Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-528-1313 Circle K Horse Pavilion Guided horse rides. 4775 Bohannon Lane Cookeville, TN 38506 Phone: 931-528-2287 E-mail: [email protected] Cumberland Cove Fishing and hiking trails and other recreation. Free admission. 16939 Highway 70 North Monterey, TN Phone: 931-839-2926 City Lake Natural Area This park borders on Old City Cave. Visitors can hike to a waterfall overlook, fish in the lake, and explore the preserved water treatment buildings from the 1920s. Free admission. Bridgeway Road Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-526-9591 Hidden Hollow This park features waterfalls, lakes, canals, bridges, and a millhouse with a water wheel. Visitors can picnic, fish, play horseshoes, enjoy a small zoo, and hike. Hidden Hollow Road Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-526-4038 Cookeville Arts Center Monthly exhibits in various media. Free admission. 186 South Walnut Avenue Cookeville, TN Phone: 931-526-2424 Cookeville Depot Museum This Tennessee Central Railroad depot was built in 1909. It now features railway artifacts, old photographs, two cabooses, and other temporary exhibits. Free admission. Broad and Cedar Streets P.O. Box 998 Cookeville, TN 38503-0998 Phone: 931-528-8570 or 931-526-9591 Silver Point Gallery American contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Free admission. Highway 56 South Silver Point, TN Phone: 931-858-3269 The Standing Stone Early travelers and settlers found a dog-shaped rock on the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Indians believed that the Great Spirit had placed it there. Until 1805 the stone was a boundary marker for the Indian Treaty of 1785 with the Cherokee nation. This is a remnant of that stone. Free admission Monterey City Park Monterey, TN Phone: 931-839-2323 Wilson's North American Wildlife Museum This museum features stuffed animals in their recreated habitats. 914 North Chestnut Monterey, TN Phone: 931-839-3230 Visitor Information Cookeville Area-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce 302 South Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 800-264-5541 or 931-526-2211 Fax: 931-526-4023 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cookeville.com/chamber/ Monterey City Hall Phone: 931-839-2323 or 931-839-3770 Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Websites: Cookeville, Tennessee www.cookeville.com The City of Cookeville www.ci.cookeville.tn.us RHEA COUNTY - DAYTON July Events May Tennessee Strawberry Festival Crafts, food, live entertainment, and more. Free admission. Dayton, TN Phone: 423-775-0361 September Scopes Trial Play and Festival A play based on the trial transcript is performed in the courtroom where the trial took place. Dayton, TN Phone: 423-775-7500 or 423-775-7206 Labor Day Fall Festival Music, entertainment, and food. Dayton, TN Phone: 423-775-0821 Spring City Car Show and Craft Fair Spring City, TN Phone: 423-365-5210 Christmas at the Courthouse Crafts, entertainment, and activities. Dayton, TN Phone: 423-775-0361 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 93 December © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places Broyles Darwin House Built in 1860. Phone: 423-775-4044 Chickamauga and Watts Bar Lake Boating, fishing, and hiking. Highway 27 Dayton, TN Phone: 423-775-6171 Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Curly Fox Museum Arnim Leroy "Curly" Fox was a ten-time champion fiddler and a performer on the Grand Ole Opry with his wife, Texas Ruby. This restored homeplace contains a museum about their career. 326 Fox Street Graysville, TN Phone: 423-775-6171 Laurel-Snow Pocket Wilderness Trails lead to the two waterfalls that give this area its name. Walnut Grove Road Dayton, TN Phone: 423-775-6171 Website: www.bowater.com/paper.html Magnolia House Victorian home of Walter Thomison. Phone: 423-775-9288 Piney River State Natural Area Waterfalls, rock formations, gorges, and bridges, including a 100-foot suspension bridge. Free admission. Shut-In Gap Road Spring City, TN Phone: 423-336-7424 Website: www.bowater.com/paper.html Rhea County Courthouse and Museum Site of the 1925 Scopes Trial. The museum contains exhibits, photos, and news clippings about the trial as well as other local history information. Free admission. 1475 Market Street, Room 103 Dayton, TN 37321 Phone: 423-775-7801 Scopes Trial Sites Tour Self-guided tour of 24 sites related to the Scopes Trial. Free brochure. 107 Main Street Dayton, TN 37321 Phone: 423-775-0361 Spring City Depot Built in 1908. Spring City, TN Eldridge Art Gallery Features the work of Rhea County painter Lonnie R. Eldridge, who specializes in landscapes and landmarks of Tennessee and surrounding areas. Free admission. 726 West Jackson Avenue Spring City, TN Phone: 423-365-2170 Hiwassee Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Stinging Fork Pocket Wilderness Features forests, rock formations, gorges, and waterfalls, including Stinging Fork Falls on Stinging Fork Creek. Free admission. Shut-In Gap Road Spring City, TN Phone: 423-775-6171 Website: www.bowater.com/paper.html Tennessee Valley Theatre A community theatre presenting dramatic and musical productions. 184 West Jackson Avenue P.O. Box 81 Spring City, TN 37381 Phone: 423-365-4836 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 94 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Watts Bar Dam and Energy Connection Hiking, fishing, and more, plus the Energy Education Visitors Center. Highway 68 Spring City, TN Phone: 423-365-3153 or 423-775-6171 Visitor Information Dayton Chamber of Commerce 107 Main Street Dayton, TN 37321 Phone: 423-775-0361 Dayton/Rhea County Economic and Tourism Council 107 Main Street P.O. Box 634 Dayton, TN 37321 Phone: 888-238-3263, PIN 1318 or 423-775-6171 Fax: 423-570-0105 Website: www.rheacounty.com Rhea County Tourism Development Council P.O. Box 1069 Spring City, TN 37381 Phone: 800-884-7432 Spring City Chamber of Commerce 384 Front Street P.O. Box 335 Spring City, TN 37381 Phone: 423-365-5210 © 2003 The Notgrass Company ROANE COUNTY - KINGSTON Events February George Washington's Birthday Celebration Fort Southwest Point Highway 58 South Kingston, TN Phone: 865-376-3641 Living History Days (see May) Roane Riverfest Celebration Kingston City Park Kingston, TN August Living History Days (see May) March Tennessee Quarter Horse Show Expo Center Harriman, TN May Living History Days May through October Fort Southwest Point Highway 58 South Kingston, TN Phone: 865-376-3641 Lone Star World Championship Rodeo Expo Center Harriman, TN Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Show Expo Center Harriman, TN Hooray for Harriman Spring Concert Free admission. Riverfront Park Harriman, TN Phone: 865-882-8570 June Fishing Rodeo Kingston City Park Kingston, TN Living History Days (see May) National Barrel Horse Association State Finals Expo Center Harriman, TN July September Harriman Street Festival Harriman, TN Living History Days (see May) October East Tennessee Antiques, Tractors, and Engine Show Antique tractors and implements, kiddie tractor pull, wheat thrashing, and more. Expo Center Harriman, TN Phone: 865-376-4200 Living History Days (see May) Ole Fashion Trade Fair Live entertainment, antique cars and tractors, and more. Free admission. Rockwood, TN November NCA Finals Rodeo Expo Center Harriman, TN December Holiday Home Tours Rockwood, TN Cornstalk Heights Christmas Home Tours Harriman, TN Colonial Christmas Party Fort Southwest Point Highway 58 South Kingston, TN Phone: 865-376-3641 Independence Day at the Fort Fort Southwest Point Highway 58 South Kingston, TN Phone: 865-376-3641 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 95 Places Bacon Ridge Trail The paper and forest product company Bowater maintains this trail. Hikers can observe the managing, planting, nurturing, and clear-cutting of a commercial forest, as well as the effects of surface mining on a forested area. Hand dug iron ore pits still remain, and wheelbarrow and railroad grades run across the area. The trail features a series of stops on its self-guided tour. Trail maps are available from Bowater: Bowater Calhoun Woodlands Operations Calhoun, TN 37309-0188 Website: www.bowater.com/paper.html Bradbury Community Club Hosts bluegrass jam sessions on Tuesdays, and traditional country, gospel, and mountain music performances on third Saturdays. Free admission. 3343 Buttermilk Road Kingston, TN Phone: 865-376-8682 Cornstalk Heights Historic District Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this ten-block area contains over 100 structures, including many elaborate Victorian buildings. Harriman, TN Phone: 865-882-0335 Fort Southwest Point A partial reconstruction on the original site of a late 18th-century fort. A museum contains artifacts from the site. Free admission. Highway 58 South Kingston, TN Phone: 865-376-3641 Harriman Heritage Museum The Temperance Building, built around 1891, houses artifacts, photos, and memorabilia. Free admission. 330 Roane Street Harriman, TN Phone: 865-882-0335 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Kingston Several historic buildings from the 19th-century. Kingston, TN Kingston Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Mount Roosevelt State Forest and Wildlife Management Area Includes hiking trails and a fire tower. Free admission. Highway 70 Rockwood, TN Phone: 865-376-4201 or 931-484-9571 Oak Ridge National Laboratory ORNL is the nation’s largest and most diverse energy research and development institution. It contains the Graphite Reactor, the world’s first nuclear reactor to operate continuously. Free admission. Bethel Valley Road P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Phone: 865-574-4163 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ornl.gov Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 865-574-8204 Post Oak Springs Christian Church Built around 1812. Highway 1 Rockwood, TN Roane County Museum of History and Art Artifacts and displays from ancient times to World War II, hosted in the antebellum county courthouse. Free admission. 119 Court Street P.O. Box 738 Kingston, TN 37763 Phone: 865-376-9211 Rockwood The Roane Iron Company formed here after the Civil War. The company built symmetrical houses for employees, some of which are still standing. The town contains several other structures from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Rockwood, TN Watts Bar Lake Boating, fishing, and hiking. Free admission. Highway 58 Kingston, TN Phone: 800-386-4686 or 865-376-4201 Watts Bar Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Visitor Information Roane County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 876 Kingston, TN 37763 Phone: 865-376-5572 Fax: 865-376-4978 Roane County Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1033 1226 South Kentucky Street Kingston, TN 37763 Phone: 800-386-4686 or 865-376-4201 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.usit.net/roanecounty/ ROBERTSON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD August Events Summer Trash and Treasures Weekend before July 4 A city-wide yard sale that also features special events and craft demonstrations. Walking and driving tours of area orchards and shops detail over 200 years of local history. Free admission. Cross Plains, TN Phone: 615-654-2256 July Bell Witch Bluegrass Competition Second weekend Musicians compete on fiddles, harmonicas, banjos, guitars, and other non-electric instruments. Adams, TN Phone: 615-696-2589 or 615-696-2469 November Apple Butter Festival Robin's Nest Orchard & Gift Shop Cross Plains, TN Phone: 615-645-3797 Tennessee-Kentucky Threshermen's Show Third week Old-fashioned craft and farming demonstrations and other activities. Adams,TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Places Adams Museum Papers and other artifacts showing area history, including the establishment of the Planters Protective Association of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia, which was a forerunner of the Eastern Dark Fired Tobacco Growers Association. Bell School Building Highway 41 North Adams, TN Bell School Antique Mall and Museum Highway 41 Phone: 615-696-8179 Bell Witch Cave Named for the legendary spirit that allegedly haunted the John Bell family in the early 1800s. 129 Eden Road Adams, TN Phone: 615-696-3055 96 © 2003 The Notgrass Company BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption/Holding Facility Free admission. 4844 Couts-Carr Road Cross Plains, TN Phone: 800-376-6009 Center Hill Swamp Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Cross Plains Take a self-guided scenic driving tour of this town's historic sites, shops, and orchards, dating from the late 1700s through the early 1900s. Highway 25 Phone: 615-654-2256 First Presbyterian Church Used as a stable during the Civil War. 200 5th Avenue West Springfield, TN Phone: 615-384-8711 Greenbrier Museum Near City Hall which is on West Church Street. Greenbrier, TN Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Founded in 1798. Turn left on Mt. Zion Road off Highway 257 Springfield, TN Port Royal State Historic Park One of Tennessee's earliest communities and trading centers developed here as an old Indian trail grew into a major stagecoach route. Today it features a covered bridge that spans the Red River, and a museum contains historical exhibits about the area. 3300 Old Clarksville Highway Adams, TN 37010 Phone: 931-358-9696 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/proyal/ Ridgetop Museum Ridgetop began in the 1800s as a summer resort and railroad community. Highway 41 Ridgetop, TN Phone: 615-859-0596 or 615-851-6779 Robertson County Historical Museum Details the tobacco, railroad, and whiskey industries in the 1800s. Includes artifacts from the home of George Washington's first cousin, who ran the Wessyngton Plantation. 124 Sixth Avenue Springfield, TN Phone: 615-382-7173 Robin's Nest Orchard & Gift Shop Grows several varieties of peaches and apples, and features a restored log cabin. Free admission. 8402 Cedar Grove Road Cross Plains, TN Phone: 615-645-3797 St. Michael's Church The oldest active Catholic congregation in Tennessee, formed in 1842. Catholic Church Road Cedar Hill, TN Phone: 615-384-6200 Thomas Drugs The building was constructed in 1915, and Thomas Drug moved there in 1930. The store has an oldfashioned soda fountain, meals, and a gift shop. Free admission. 7802 Highway 25 East Cross Plains, TN Phone: 615-654-3877 Red River Canoeing Enjoy a four-hour trip. 8002 Highway 41 North Adams, TN Phone: 800-762-8408 or 615-696-2768 E-mail: [email protected] Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html White House Library and Museum A replica of the original stagecoach inn from which the town took its name, featuring antiques and artifacts showing town history from the late 1700s through the 1800s. Free admission. 412 Highway 76 White House, TN Phone: 615-672-0239 Visitor Information Springfield/Robertson County Chamber of Commerce 100 5th Avenue West Springfield, TN 37172 Phone: 615-384-3800 Fax: 615-384-1260 Website: www.springfieldtennchamber.org White House Area Chamber of Commerce 414 Highway 76 P.O. Box 521 White House, TN 37188-0521 Phone: 615-672-3937 Fax: 615-672-2828 E-mail: [email protected] Red River Baptist Church Founded in 1791. 308 S. Church Street Adams, TN Phone: 615-696-1284 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 97 © 2003 The Notgrass Company RUTHERFORD COUNTY - MURFREESBORO Events January Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River December 31 to January 3 Stones River National Battlefield Murfreesboro TN 37129 Phone: 615-893-9501 Website: www.nps.gov/stri/ Spring Jazz Fest Jazz, food, and fun on the Murfreesboro town square. Free admission. Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 800-716-7560 or 615-895-1887 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dnj.com/jazzfest/ April Cannonsburgh Pioneer Day Food, crafts, and demonstrations of pioneer life. Free admission. Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-893-6565 or 615-890-0355 Charlie Daniels Rodeo Professional rodeo cowboys competing in six IPRA-sanctioned events. Tennessee Livestock Center Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-890-0850 May Days on the Farm A living history celebration with demonstrations of lye soap making, washing, blacksmithing, and more. Sam Davis Home 1399 Sam Davis Road Smyrna, TN 37167 Phone: 615-459-2341 June Sam Davis Home Civil War Show and Sale Dealers in guns, swords, books, and relics come together from several states. Smyrna Town Centre Smyrna, TN Phone: 888-750-9524 or 615-459-2341 Exchange Club Horse Show Twenty-five classes of Tennessee Walking Horses. Rutherford County Agricultural Center Golf Lane Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-893-4651 July Civil War Encampment Demonstrations of camp life and artillery firing. Stones River National Battlefield Murfreesboro TN 37129 Phone: 615-893-9501 Website: www.nps.gov/stri/ Uncle Dave Macon Days Old-time music and dance festival with numerous competitions, a motorless parade, and a gospel celebration. Free admission. Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 800-716-7560 or 615-893-6565 September Pioneer Power Days Antique farm machinery exhibition. Eagleville School Eagleville, TN Phone: 615-274-6987 October Cannonsburgh Harvest Day Festival Horseshoe pitching tournament, old time music, crafts, food, clogging, blacksmithing, broom making, quilt display, and other demonstrations. Free admission. Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 800-716-7560 or 615-893-6565 Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration Gathering of clans, piping, athletics, highland dancing, Celtic music, Scottish county dancing, and food. MTSU Campus Mail: P.O. Box 2053 Mufreesboro, TN 37133-2053 Phone: 615-848-9193 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 98 Heritage Days Food, music, and demonstrations of 19th-century farm life. Sam Davis Home Smyrna, TN Phone: 615-459-2341 Sam Davis' Birthday Sam Davis Home Smyrna, TN Phone: 615-459-2341 November Visions of Sugarplums This historic house is decorated in mid-19th century style. Sam Davis Home Smyrna, TN Phone: 888-750-9524 or 615-4592341 December Bethlehem Marketplace Recreation of a marketplace at the time of Jesus' birth. Free admission. Southeast Baptist Church Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-896-0940 Cannonsburgh Christmas Open House December Refreshments and entertainment. Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 800-716-7560 or 615-893-6565 Town and Country Tour of Homes Smyrna, TN Phone: 888-750-9524 Visions of Sugarplums (see November) Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River (see January) Places Bradley Academy This 1917 school building now houses a cultural and heritage facility. 415 South Academy Murfreesboro, TN For tour, call Nancy Vaughan. Phone: 615-895-5532 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village A reconstructed 19th-century village, which features a log house, a blacksmith shop, a church, a schoolhouse, a general store, a gristmill, and a museum. Free admission for self-guided tours. 312 South Front Street P.O. Box 1139 Murfreesboro, TN 37133-1139 Phone: 615-893-6565 or 615-890-0355 Center for Popular Music Maintains a large research library and archive, and presents public programs. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-898-2449 Fax: 615-898-5829 E-mail: [email protected] Children's Discovery House Museum A hands-on art, science, and nature museum. 503 North Maple Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Phone: 615-890-2300 E-mail: [email protected] Fate Sanders Barrens State Natural Area Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area Geographic Center of Tennessee The geographic center of the state was identified in 1834. The Rutherford County Historical Society placed an obelisk on the spot in 1976. Old Lascassas Pike Near MTSU Long Hunter State Park Located beside Percy Priest Lake. 2910 Hobson Pike Hermitage, TN 37076 Phone: 615-885-2422 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/longhunt/ Manuel's Cajun Country Store Authentic Cajun country music and entrees. 12016 Milton Street Milton, TN Phone: 615-273-2312 Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts Art gallery, educational programs, and performances. 110 West College Street Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-904-2787 or 615-893-9825 Nissan Factory Tours are available. Free admission with reservations. 983 Nissan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167 Phone: 615-459-1444 Oaklands Historic House Museum Built in four phases from about 1815 to 1860 and decorated in 1860s furnishings. President Jefferson Davis visited here in 1862. 900 North Maney Avenue P.O. Box 432 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Phone: 615-893-0022 Overbridge State Natural Area Percy Priest Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-459-2188 Rutherford County Courthouse & Historic District The courthouse has been the home of Rutherford County's government since 1859. A walking tour map of the area is available at the Chamber of Commerce and the courthouse. Free admission. Main Street Murfreesboro, TN Phone: 615-895-1887 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dnj.com/mainstreet/ Sam Davis Home The 21-year-old Confederate scout Sam Davis was executed when he refused to give up information or betray his informant. This house and working farm show the life of a typical middle class southern family before the Civil War. 1399 Sam Davis Road Smyrna, TN 37167 Phone: 888-750-9524 or 615-459-2341 Stones River Greenway Trail A 4-1/4-mile walking, biking, and rollerblading trail connecting the Stones River battlefield, Fortress Rosecrans, and Cannonsburgh Village. Free admission Phone: 615-890-5333 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 99 Stones River National Battlefield Here was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863. Within the park are the Stones River National Cemetery, which contains more than 6,000 Union graves; Fortress Rosecrans, built by Union troops after the battle; and the Hazen Monument, believed to be the oldest Civil War Monument. Free admission. 3501 Old Nashville Highway Murfreesboro TN 37129 Phone: 615-893-9501 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nps.gov/stri/ Sunnybell Cedar Glade State Natural Area Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Waterhill Flood Plain State Natural Area Visitor Information Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce 501 Memorial Boulevard P.O. Box 864 Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0864 Phone: 800-716-7560 or 615-893-6565 Fax: 615-890-7600 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rutherfordchamber.org Website: Rutherford County www.rutherfordcounty.org © 2003 The Notgrass Company SCOTT COUNTY - HUNTSVILLE Events September Winfield Appalachian Dumpling Festival Winfield, TN Sorghum Festival Old-fashioned "stir-off" sorghum making, bluegrass music, and more. Oneida, TN Phone: 800-645-6905 or 423-569-6900 Places Bandy Creek Stables Guided and unguided horse rides. Bandy Creek Loop Oneida, TN Phone: 931-879-4013 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida, TN 37841 Phone: 423-569-9778 Website: www.nps.gov/biso/ Big South Fork Wilderness Resorts Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing. 4800 Station Camp Road Oneida, TN Phone: 423-569-9847 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wildernessresorts.com Honey Creek Pocket Wilderness Tally Ho Stables Guided and unguided horse rides. 6471 Grave Hill Road P.O. Box 4773 Oneida, TN 37841 Phone: 877-300-7438 or 423-569-9472 Fax: 423-569-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tallyhostables.com Visitor Information Scott County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 4442 Oneida, TN 37841 Phone: 800-645-6905 or 423-569-6900 Cumberlands of Tennessee Heritage Trail P.O. Box 8 Rugby, TN 37733 Phone: 423-628-2441 Website: www.cumberlands.org Website: Scott County, Tennessee www.scottcounty.com Twin Arches State Natural Area Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-566-8557 SEQUATCHIE COUNTY - DUNLAP Events June Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival Dunlap, TN Horse Show Dunlap, TN August 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Phone: 800-327-3945 or 931-879-9948 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamestowntn.org/worlds.htm October Coke Ovens Fall Festival Dunlap, TN Places Canoe the Sequatchie Highway 127 Box 211 Dunlap, TN 37327-0211 Phone: 423-949-4400 Fax: 423-949-2745 Dunlap Coke Ovens Park Over 200 beehive coke ovens remain from the early 1900s when they were used to convert coal into coke for use in the iron and steel industries. This park also contains a museum and other historic and reconstructed items related to the mining operations. Free admission. Mountain View Circle Mail: 114 Walnut Street Dunlap, TN 37327 Phone: 423-949-3483 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 100 Scott's Choo Choos Hundreds of Lionel and "O"/"O27" toy trains, cars, trucks, buildings, and people from the 1920s to the present. Free admission. Highway 127 South Dunlap, TN Phone: 423-949-4400 Visitor Information Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce 13 Rankin Avenue North P.O. Box 1653 Dunlap, TN 37327 Phone: 423-949-7608 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sequatchie.com © 2003 The Notgrass Company SEVIER COUNTY - SEVIERVILLE July Events January Wilderness Wildlife Week Guided tours, workshops, and lectures about the Great Smoky Mountains and their history. Free admission, but pre-registration is required. Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 865-429-7350 February Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival Master storytellers continue an Appalachian tradition. Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 865-429-7350 Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Mountain craft and traditional art demonstrations and exhibitions. Free admission. Gatlinburg Convention Center Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-7479 Website: www.craftsmenfair.com Heritage Days Antique tractor pull, crafts, and music festival. Sevierville, TN August World Premiere Gospel Concert Performances by over 70 artists. Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 800-362-1188 or 865-453-6618 March Mountain Quiltfest Classes on various aspects of quiltmaking and displays of unique quilts. Free admission. Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 865-429-7350 April Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Gatlinburg, TN Phone:800-267-7088 or 865-430-4148 May Music and Arts Festival Music, arts, crafts, and food at the Sevier County courthouse. Sevierville, TN Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games Highland dancing, heavy athletics, music, clan tents, and more. Mills Park Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-457-8242 Smoky Mountain Balloons and Bluegrass Hot air balloons and bluegrass music. Sevierville, TN June October Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Mountain craft and traditional art demonstrations and exhibitions. Free admission. Gatlinburg Convention Center Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-7479 Website: www.craftsmenfair.com Harvest Celebration Crafts, food, autumn decorations, and the Southern Gospel Jubilee. Dollywood Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 423-428-9488 November Sevier County High School's Veterans Program Full musical performance featuring patriotic tributes to America's Veterans. Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 423-429-7350 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org Places Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org The Apple Barn & Cider Mill Over 4,000 apple trees with a candy factory, creamery, bakery, and general store. Free admission. 230 Apple Valley Road Sevierville, TN Phone: 800-421-4606 or 865-4539319 Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts This visual arts complex developed from the Pi Beta Phi Settlement School established in the 1910s. It offers classes in a variety of media and galleries of finished work. Free admission to galleries. 556 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone: 865-436-5860 Fax: 865-430-4101 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arrowmont.org Carbo's Smoky Mountain Police Museum Police badges, uniforms, weapons, and other items, including memorabilia of Sheriff Buford Pusser. 3311 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 865-453-1358 Cedar Ridge Riding Stables Guided and unguided horse rides, a petting zoo, and exotic animals. 1816 Chapman Highway Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 865-428-5802 Chilhowee Mountain Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 American Eagle Festival A celebration of the area's natural heritage. Sevierville, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 101 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Christus Gardens Features life-size dioramas depicting the life of Christ, a Biblical coin collection, and more. 510 River Road Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-5155 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.christusgardens.com Cove Mountain Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-587-7037 Deer Farm Riding Stables Guided horse rides. 470 Happy Hollow Lane Sevierville, TN Phone: 865-429-2276 Dollywood Rides, shows, craft demonstrations and classes, and special events. Also home to the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 1020 Dollywood Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4101 Phone: 800-365-5996 or 865-428-9488 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dollywood.com Elvis Museum Collection includes Presley's car, jewelry, clothing, and guns. 2638 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 865-428-2001 Five Oaks Stables Guided horse rides, hay rides, and carriage rides. 1650 Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 865-428-9764 Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum Over 90 classic high-performance cars. 320 Winfield Dunn Parkway Sevierville, TN 37876 Phone: 865-908-0882 Fax: 865-908-9997 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.musclecarmuseum.com Forbidden Caverns Guided tours past sparkling formations, natural chimneys, and streams. 455 Blowing Cave Road Sevierville, TN 37876 Phone: 865-453-5972 Fax: 865-453-3281 Great Smokies Mega Theatre Features a seven-story screen. 322 Airport Road Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-430-9999 The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Shops, studios, and galleries featuring artists and craftsmen at work. Free admission. Highway 321 North Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 800-221-5286 or 865-436-4315 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.smokymtnarts-crafts.com Great Smoky Mountains National Park This park covers land in Tennessee and North Carolina. The visitor center near Gatlinburg has natural history exhibits, the visitor center near Cherokee, NC, has exhibits on mountain life in the late 1800s and a collection of historic farm buildings, and visitor center near Townsend, TN, sits among preserved 19th-century historic buildings. The park has more than 800 miles of trails, and numerous special events occur during the year. 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone: 865-436-1200 Website: www.nps.gov/grsm/ Guinness World of Records Museum Exhibits and shows featuring information and memorabilia from the Guinness Book of World Records. 631 Parkway, B-11 Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-9100 Heidelberg Restaurant German and American food, plus a German band, polka music, and audience participation. Free admission. 148 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-430-3094 Middle Creek Stables Guided and unguided horse rides. Dollywood Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Phone: 865-428-8363 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 102 The Old Mill and Restaurant Features a water-powered gristmill built in 1830. Tours available. 2944 Middle Creek Road Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 888-453-6455 or 865-453-4628 Old Mill Village A variety of shops and craftsmen. Free admission. 2924 Middle Creek Road Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 423-453-5771 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 88 River Road Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-5096 E-mail: [email protected] Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum Over 1,000 exhibits and oddities from around the world. 800 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-5096 E-mail: [email protected] Robert A. Tino Gallery This 1844 house features the work of watercolor painter Robert Tino. Free admission. 812 Old Douglas Dam Road Sevierville, TN 37876 Phone: 800-675-6961 or 865-453-6315 Website: www.roberttinogallery.com Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area Sevier County Heritage Museum The old Sevierville Post Office houses county artifacts from early settlers up to World War II. 167 Bruce Street Sevierville, TN Phone: 865-453-4058 Sevierville Historic Walking Trail Self-guided tour features 20 locations related to the settlement and growth of Sevier County. Free brochure. 866 Winfield Dunn Parkway Sevierville, TN Phone: 888-766-5948, ext. 44 or 865453-6411 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Smoky Mountain Car Museum Features gas-, electric-, and steampowered automobiles. 2970 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: 865-453-3433 Walden's Creek Saddle Club Guided and unguided horse rides, and hay rides. 2709 Walden's Creek Road Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 800-289-8882 or 865-429-0411 Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo Pet and feed many different types of animals. 478 Happy Hollow Lane Sevierville, TN Phone: 865-428-3337 Willowbridge Farm Guided horse rides. 2920 Jones Cove Road Sevierville, TN 37876 Phone: 865-453-2257 or 865-453-6068 Smoky Mountain Knife Works Showroom and museum. Phone: 865-453-5871 Space Needle A 400-foot observation tower. Free admission. 115 Airport Road Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 865-436-4629 Wilson's North American Wildlife Museum This museum features stuffed animals in their recreated habitats. 870 Winfield Dunn Parkway Sevierville, TN Phone: 865-429-5626 Fax: 865-429-5208 *Special Note: Cherokee, North Carolina, has cultural sites and events related to the Cherokee people, including the outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills". Visitor Information Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce 466 Brookside Village Way, Suite 8 P.O. Box 527 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone: 800-900-4148 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gatlinburg.com Gatlinburg Department of Tourism 234 Airport Road Gatlinburg, TN Phone: 800-267-7088 or 423-436-2392 Website: www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism P.O. Box 1390 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 Phone: 800-251-9100 or 423-453-8574 TDD: 423-429-7444 Fax: 423-429-7362 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pigeon-forge.tn.us Sevierville Chamber of Commerce 866 Winfield Dunn Parkway Phone: 888-766-5948, ext. 44 or 865453-6411 Fax: 865-453-9649 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seviervillechamber.org SHELBY COUNTY - MEMPHIS Events Hunter Jumper Horse Shows Germantown Charity Arena Germantown, TN Phone: 901-756-6347 or 901-725-1997 Lindenwood Concerts Hosts nationally- and internationally-known artists. 2400 Union Avenue at East Parkway Memphis, TN 38112 Phone: 901-458-1652 Fax: 901-458-0145 E-mail: [email protected] Remembering Bartlett A living history tour. Bartlett, TN Phone: 901-372-9457 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Event National Civil Rights Museum Memphis, TN Phone: 901-521-9699 January Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memphis, TN Phone: 901-543-5333 February Tennessee Black Heritage Festival Highlights the achievements and contributions of African-Americans to the State of Tennessee. Memphis, TN Phone: 901-272-0831 March April Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival Features exhibits, seminars, and artwork about a different African country each year. P.O. Box 111261 Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: 901-947-2133 or 901-785-2542 Fax: 901-947-2414 Crossroads Music Exposition Educational panels, workshops, and clinics, plus rock, country, urban, gospel, and blues performances. P.O. Box 41858 Memphis, TN 38174-1858 Phone: 901-526-4280 Fax: 901-527-8326 St. Patrick's Day Celebration Magevney House Memphis, TN Phone: 901-526-4464 or 901-523-1484 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 103 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Wetland Walk April through September See wetland wildlife including birds, frogs, snakes, and a beaver's lodge. Call to schedule. T. O. Fuller State Park Memphis, TN Phone: 901-543-7581 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/tofuller/events.htm May Memphis in May International Festival Musical and cultural events honor a selected foreign country. 245 Wagner Place, Suite 220 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-525-4611 Fax: 901-525-4686 Junior College Baseball World Series Last weekend Call for information on other national amateur baseball events starting in February. Millington, TN Phone: 901-872-8326 Wetland Walk (see April) Germantown Charity Horse Show This five-day event is one of the largest multi-breed horse shows in the United States. Germantown, TN Phone: 901-754-7443 Sunset on the Square Concert Series Thursdays in June and July Collierville, TN Phone: 901-853-1666 or 901-854-6123 Wetland Walk (see April) July Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Celebrates the South's diversity in art, music, and food. Memphis, TN Phone: 901-525-3655 Sunset on the Square Concert Series (see June) Wetland Walk (see April) Summer IPRA National Championship Rodeo Millington, TN Phone: 901-872-8326 August June Summerfest Guided hikes, demonstrations, and workshops. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Millington, TN Phone: 901-876-5201 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/meeman/events.htm Memphis Italian Festival Food, games, art, and music provide a look at Italian culture and heritage. 1056 Estate Drive Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: 901-685-1378 Fax: 901-818-5442 Juneteenth Celebration Outdoor festivities, exhibits, food, and music celebrate the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. Memphis, TN Phone: 901-458-3950 Wetland Walk (see April) September Bartlett Celebration Music, arts, and crafts. Bartlett, TN Phone: 901-385-5590 Chickasaw Bluffs Appreciation Day Wildlife demonstrations, guided hikes with plant identification, and boat rides. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Millington, TN Phone: 901-876-5201 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/meeman/events.htm International Goat Days Festival Goat chariot race, whistling competition, horseshoe-pitching and milking contests, cook-offs, and more. 4880 Navy Road Millington, TN 38053 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 104 Germantown Festival Weekend after Labor Day Exhibits, food, community events, stage entertainment, and more. Free admission. Franklin Morgan Woods-Cloyes Park Germantown, TN Phone: 901-757-9212 Mid-South Fair September and October Championship rodeo, concerts, creative arts, and more. Memphis, TN Phone: 901-274-8800 Fax: 901-274-8804 Website: www.midsouthfair.com Wetland Walk (see April) October Arts in the Park Festival Artists from around the country display their work. Memphis, TN Phone: 901-761-1278 Fullerfest Gospel concert. Free admission. T. O. Fuller State Park Memphis, TN Phone: 901-543-7581 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/tofuller/events.htm James Logan Colbert Living Encampment Demonstrations of 18th- and 19thcentury frontier life, with period games and contests. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Millington, TN Phone: 901-876-5201 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/meeman/events.htm Mid-South Fair (see September) Mulberry Festival Music, entertainment, special events, and an arts competition. Collierville, TN Phone: 901-853-1949 Fax: 901-853-2399 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company November Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Memphis, TN Phone: 901-353-1713 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org December Dickens on the Square Collierville, TN Phone: 901-853-1666 or 901-854-6123 The Forest in Winter Watch waterfowl return to Poplar Tree Lake and take a guided hike. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Millington, TN Phone: 901-876-5201 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/meeman/events.htm Germantown Invitational Soccer Tournament Draws soccer teams from several states, Canada, and Argentina. Phone: 901-775-6688 Places A. Schwab Dry Goods Store In operation since 1876. Free admission. 163 Beale Street Memphis, TN Phone: 901-523-9782 Fax: 901-754-4355 E-mail: [email protected] Agricenter International A research farm and agricultural information center. Free admission. 7777 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN Phone: 901-757-7777 Website: www.agricenter.org Arlington This town contains several homes dating back to the 1870s. Phone: 901-867-2620 or 901-867-2620 Art Museum of the University of Memphis Egyptian antiquities, West African art, and changing exhibitions. Free admission. Communications & Fine Arts Building 3750 Norriswood Memphis, TN 38152-6540 Phone: 901-678-2224 or 901-678-2555 Fax: 901-678-5118 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.people.memphis.edu/ ~artmuseum/AMHome.html Ballet Memphis 7950 Trinity Road P.O. Box 3675 Cordova, TN 38088-3675 Phone: 901-737-7322 Fax: 901-737-7037 Bartlett Museum/Gotten House Artifacts, photographs, and history of Bartlett. 2969 Court Street Bartlett, TN 38134 Phone: 901-373-8433 Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center Music, dance, and theater programs. 3663 Appling Road Bartlett, TN 38133 Phone: 901-385-6440 Fax: 901-385-6438 Beale Street Blues Museum Offers a self-guided tour of blues history from slavery to the 1940s. 329 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-527-4585 Beale Street Historic District Clubs, shops, galleries, restaurants, and lots of music. Between Main and Fourth Streets Memphis, TN Phone: 901-526-0110 Fax: 901-526-0125 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bealestreet.com Beale Street Police Museum Memphis Police Department 159 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-545-5700 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 105 Biblical Resource Center and Museum Resources, artifacts, and exhibits related to the history and cultural background of the Bible. Special programs for homeschoolers. Free admission. 324 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017 Phone: 901-854-9578 Fax: 901-854-9883 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.biblical-museum.org Carriage Tours of Memphis Guided rides through Beale Street and downtown Memphis. 393 North Main Street Memphis, TN Phone: 901-527-7542 Center for Southern Folklore Changing exhibits and performances present the people, music, and traditions of the South. P.O. Box 226 Memphis, TN 38101 Phone: 901-525-3655 Fax: 901-525-3945 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.southernfolklore.com Children's Museum of Memphis Interactive exhibitions, programs, and resources teach about the arts, humanities, and science and technology. 2525 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-458-2678 or 901-320-3170 Fax: 901-458-4033 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cmom.com Chucalissa A reconstructed 15th-century Native American village and museum. Choctaw Indians live on the site and demonstrate crafts. Call for information on pow-wows and Indian stick ball games. 1987 Indian Village Drive Memphis, TN 38109 Phone: 901-785-3160 Fax: 901-785-7724 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.people.memphis.edu/ ~chucalissa/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Collierville A walking tour includes the town's first stagecoach stop, a Confederate park, and numerous historic churches, businesses, and other buildings. Free admission. P.O. Box 53 Collierville, TN 38027 Phone: 901-853-1666 Collins Chapel CME Church Established in 1841. 678 Washington Avenue Memphis, TN Phone: 901-525-2872 Danny Thomas-ALSAC Pavilion Provides an historical record of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the fundraising organization, and the works of its founder, Danny Thomas. Free admission. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 North Lauderdale Memphis, TN 38105-2729 Davies Manor Begun in 1807, this is Shelby County's oldest furnished log and chink frontier home. 9336 Davies Plantation Road P.O. Box 56 Brunswick, TN 38014 Phone: 901-386-0715 Delta Axis Contemporary Arts Center Exhibits of Southern art. 639 Marshall Avenue Memphis, TN Phone: 901-522-9946 or 901-327-5917 E-mail: [email protected] Dixon Gallery and Gardens Located on a 17-acre tract of gardens and woodlands, this gallery specializes in 19th-century French painting by artists such as Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and Degas. Special exhibits year-round. 4339 Park Avenue Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: 901-761-5250 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dixon.org Ducks Unlimited International Headquarters Features tours and displays of memorabilia and the wetlands ecosystem. Free admission. 1 Waterfowl Way Memphis, TN Phone: 901-758-3825 Elmwood Cemetery Founded in 1852, this cemetery features a collection of Victorian statues and monuments. Free admission. 824 South Dudley Street Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-774-3212 Fax: 901-774-0085 Website: www.elmwoodcemetery.org Flashback A vintage department store with art, fashions, and furnishings from the 1930s to the 1970s. 2304 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-272-2304 Finn Navy Aviation Ordnance Museum 7800 Third Avenue Millington, TN 38054-5059 Phone: 901-873-5322 Fire Museum of Memphis Slide down the firehouse pole, climb on a fire engine, and see restored antique fire apparatus. Located in Fire Engine House No. 1, built in 1910. 118 Adams Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-320-5650 Fax: 901-529-8422 Website: www.firemuseum.com Fort Germantown Replicas of Howitzer cannons mark the place where Union troops built earthwork defenses during the Civil War. Honey Tree Drive Germantown, TN Germantown Community Theatre Features dramatic productions and houses an art gallery. 3037 Forest Hill Road Germantown, TN Phone: 755-7038 Germantown Depot Originally built before 1868 and rebuilt in 1948, this depot contains a collection of railroad memorabilia. Germantown Road Germantown, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 106 Germantown Performing Arts Centre Musical and other artistic performances, plus Saturday morning sessions for children. 1801 Exeter Road Germantown, TN 38138 Phone: 901-751-7500 or 901-757-7256 Fax: 901-751-7514 Gibson Guitar Memphis Tour the factory and visit the museum and gallery. 145 Lt. George W. Lee Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 800-444-2766 or 901-578-5199 Graceland Elvis Presley's Memphis home. 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis, TN 38116 Phone: 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 TDD: 901-344-3146 Fax: 901-332-1636 Website: www.elvis-presley.com Harrell Performing Arts Theatre Broadway musicals and other drama, dance, and choral productions. Free admission. 440 West Powell Road Collierville, TN Phone: 901-853-1949 Heritage Railroad and Memphis Transportation Museum Train Display Train cars on display include a 1912 steam engine, a 1915 executive's car, a 1920s caboose, and other cars from the 1930s and 1940s. Free admission. 125 North Rowlett Collierville, TN 38017 Phone: 901-853-5034 Hunt-Phelan Home Built in 1828, this restored home contains original furnishings dating back to 1608. Family photographs, documents, and personal items illustrate American history. 533 Beale Street P.O. Box 16826 Memphis, TN Phone: 800-350-9009 or 901-344-3166 TDD: 901-344-3146 Fax: 901-344-1636 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Libertyland Rides for adults and children, including a 1909 carousel, plus live shows, carnival games, and more. 940 Early Maxwell Boulevard Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 800-552-7275 or 901-274-1776 Fax: 901-274-8804 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.libertyland.com Lichterman Nature Center An educational facility and wildlife sanctuary on 65 acres in East Memphis. Wildlife programs are featured on Saturdays and Sundays. 5992 Quince Road Memphis, TN 38119-7256 Phone: 901-767-7322 Fax: 901-682-3050 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphismuseums.org/ nature.htm Magevney House Built in the 1830s by an Irish immigrant, this house is now furnished in 1850s style with several Magevney family possessions. Free admission. 198 Adams Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-526-4464 or 901-523-1484 Fax: 901-526-8666 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphismuseums.org/ magevney.htm Main Street Trolley Antique trolleys provide transportation between several downtown locations. 547 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: 901-274-6282 TTY: 901-274-1757 Fax: 901-577-2660 Mallory-Neely House A three-story Italianate mansion built in 1852. 652 Adams Avenue Memphis, TN 38105-4902 Phone: 901-523-1484 Fax: 901-526-8666 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphismuseums.org/ mallory.htm Mason Temple Church of God in Christ Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ and site of Martin Luther King's last speech. Free admission. 938 Mason Street Memphis, TN 38126 Phone: 901-947-9300 or 901-578-3830 Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park This park borders the Mississippi River and contains thousands of acres of hardwood forests. Deer, turkey, beaver, and some 200 species of birds are abundant. The Meeman Museum and Nature Center provide additional information. 910 Riddick Road Millington, TN 38053 Phone: 901-876-5215 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/meeman/ Memphis Botanic Garden Ninety-six acres of outdoor gardens including Japanese, rose, herb, wildflower, and various other plants. The Goldsmith Civic Garden Center features a Boehm porcelain collection, art exhibitions, horticultural shows, and a plant information library. 750 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38117-4699 Phone: 901-685-1566 Fax: 901-682-1561 E-mail: [email protected] Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Tennessee's oldest and largest art museum, featuring over 7,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, prints, drawings, photographs, and textiles. Overton Park 1934 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 888-262-1916 or 901-544-6200 Fax: 901-725-4071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brooksmuseum.org Memphis College of Art This art and design school hosts several art exhibitions each year and offers art programs to the community. Free admission to gallery. 1930 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Phone: 901-272-5100 Website: www.mca.edu Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 107 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Features early recordings of Memphis music and memorabilia from famous artists and studios. 97 South Second Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-525-4007 Memphis Pink Palace Museum & Planetarium From dinosaurs to Elvis, this museum explores the natural and cultural history of the Mid-South. This site also features the Pink Palace Mansion, an IMAX theater, and the Sharpe Planetarium. 3050 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38111-3399 Phone: 901-320-6362 or 901-320-6371 Fax: 901-320-6391 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphismuseums.org/ museum.htm Memphis Queen Line Riverboats Sightseeing cruises on the Mississippi River. 45 South Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 800-221-6197 or 901-527-2694 Fax: 901-524-5757 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphisqueen.com Memphis Symphony Orchestra 3100 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 501 Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: 901-324-3627 Fax: 901-324-3698 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphissymphony.org Memphis Transportation Museum Vintage railroad passenger cars for tours and special events. Open by appointment. 126 North Rowlett Street Collierville, TN 38117 Phone: 901-362-0602 or 901-683-2266 Fax: 901-367-3181 Memphis Zoo 2000 Galloway Avenue Memphis, TN 38112 Phone: 800-288-8763 or 901-276-9453 Fax: 901-725-9305 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphiszoo.org © 2003 The Notgrass Company Mud Island River Park A museum traces the history, legends, and folklore of the Mississippi River. The River Walk is a five-block replica of the river. A pavilion houses the Memphis Belle, a World War II bomber, and interpretive displays about the plane and the war. 125 North Front Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 800-507-6507 or 901-576-7230 TDD: 800-848-0298 Fax: 901-576-6666 Website: www.mudisland.com Orpheum Theatre Built in 1928, this former vaudeville palace has been restored and converted into a performing arts center presenting Broadway shows, operas, ballets, concerts, films, and other special events. 203 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-525-7800 or 901-525-3000 Fax: 901-526-0829 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.orpheummemphis.com National Civil Rights Museum Displays, interactive exhibits, and civil rights memorabilia show the history of the American Civil Rights Movement. Located at the former Lorraine Motel, site of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. 406 Mulberry Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-521-9699 or 901-576-7241 Fax: 901-521-9740 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.civilrightsmuseum.org The Peabody Ducks These waterfowl parade through the Grand Lobby of the Peabody twice a day. 149 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 800-732-2639 or 901-529-4000 Fax: 901-529-4184 Website: www.peabodymemphis.com/ tour/ducks.html National Ornamental Metal Museum Features an outdoor metal sculpture garden, changing exhibitions, and a collection of objects dating back to the 16th century. Visitors can watch staff metalsmiths at work in the smithy. 374 Metal Museum Drive Memphis, TN 38106 Phone: 901-774-6380 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.metalmuseum.org Oaklawn Gardens Among the historical items on display here are the town's first fire truck and first jail cell. 7831 Poplar Pike Germantown, TN Opera Memphis University of Memphis, South Campus 4097 South MSU-B Street, Suite 1 Memphis, TN 38152-4170 Phone: 901-678-2706 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.operamemphis.org Peabody Place Museum & Gallery A large collection of Chinese art treasures dating from 1644 to 1911. Jade, ivory, porcelain, furnishings, scrolls, and other objects. Pembroke Square, Concourse Level 119 South Main Street Memphis, TN Phone: 901-523-2787 Website: www.belz.com/museum/ Playhouse on the Square Theatrical and musical productions. 51 South Cooper Street Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-726-4656 or 901-725-0776 Fax: 901-272-7530 Poplar Pike Playhouse Mainstage productions, acting festivals, and children's theatre. Germantown High School 7653 Old Poplar Pike Germantown, TN Phone: 901-755-7775 The Pyramid The third largest pyramid in the world, this venue hosts sporting and other entertainment events. Tours are available. One Auction Avenue Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: 901-521-9675 Fax: 901-528-0153 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pyramidarena.com Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 108 Rachel H. K. Burrow Museum A log cabin and an antique post office. 6235 Chester Street P.O. Box 43 Arlington, TN 38002 Phone: 901-867-3957 Rainbow Works Religious, commercial, and home stained glass on displays. Visitors can see windows being made and watch artists designing and creating renderings. 387 South Main Memphis, TN Phone: 800-873-4604 or 901-521-0400 Raoul Wallenberg Overton Park Shell Features spring and summer concerts on Saturday afternoons. Free admission. 1928 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Phone: 901-274-6046 Riverwoods State Natural Area Shelby Farms Forest State Natural Area Shelby Forest and Eagle Lake Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 901-876-5169 Slavehaven/Underground Railroad Museum Learn about the Underground Railroad at this 1849 house where runaway slaves hid on their way North. Secret cellars and trap doors, plus displays of ads, auctions, and artifacts. By appointment only. 826 North Second Street Memphis, TN 38107 Phone: 901-527-3427 Fax: 901-527-8784 St. Nick Farm and Zoological Park Antelope, gazelles, peacocks, ibex, oryx, zebras, snow leopards, and other animals. Call for viewing arrangements. 10920 East Shelby Drive Collierville, TN 38017 Phone: 901-853-3492 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Sun Studio Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and other musicians made their first records here. Tours are available. 706 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 800-441-6249 or 901-521-0664 Fax: 901-525-8055 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sunstudio.com S.Y. Wilson & Co. A mercantile store operating since 1893. 12020 Walker Street Arlington, TN 38002 Phone: 901-867-2226 T. O. Fuller State Park The only state park within the Memphis city limits. Thomas O. Fuller was a minister, teacher, writer, and North Carolina senator. 1500 Mitchell Road Memphis, TN 38109 Phone: 901-543-7581 Fax: 901-785-8485 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/tofuller/ Theatre Memphis Community theatre offering Broadway-style plays and musicals, as well as children's productions. 630 Perkins Extended Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: 901-682-8601 or 901-682-8323 Fax: 901-763-4096 E-mail: [email protected] Website: theatrememphis.org U.S.A. Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame 4880 Navy Road Millington, TN 38053 Phone: 901-872-7228 W. C. Handy Home Museum W.C. Handy, "Father of the Blues," wrote many of his songs here, where he and his wife raised their six children. 352 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-522-1556 or 901-527-3427 Fax: 901-527-8784 We're Nuts Pecan Company, Inc. Visit this pecan cracking, shelling, sorting, and bagging facility and watch 1940s pecan machinery in action. 62 South Front Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 800-254-7768 or 901-521-6887 Fax: 901-521-6887 Wonders: The Memphis International Cultural Series Hosts extensive historical exhibitions. Past exhibitions include "Rameses II," "Napoleon," "Catherine the Great" and "Titanic." Contact the organization for current information. The Pyramid One Convention Plaza Memphis, TN Phone: 800-263-6744 or 901-576-1231 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wonders.org Woodruff-Fontaine House/ Lee House & Victorian Village A French Victorian mansion featuring 19th- and 20th-century furnishings, decorative arts, and textiles in changing exhibits. Other Victorian houses are nearby. 680 Adams Avenue Memphis, TN 38105-4902 Phone: 901-526-1469 Fax: 901-526-4531 Visitor Information Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau 49 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-543-5300 Fax: 901-543-5351 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.memphistravel.com Arlington City Hall Phone: 901-867-2620 Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce 6450 Stage Road P.O. Box 34193 Bartlett, TN 38184-0193 Phone: 901-372-9457 Fax: 901-372-9488 Website: www.bacofc.com ColliervilleChamber of Commerce 125 North Rowlett Collierville, TN 38017 Phone: 901-853-1949 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 109 Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce 2195 Germantown Road South Germantown, TN 38138 Phone: 901-755-1200 Fax: 901-755-9168 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.germantownchamber.com Millington Area Chamber of Commerce 7743 Church Street Millington, TN 38053 Phone: 901-872-1486 Fax: 901-872-0727 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ci.millington.tn.us/mill_coc.html The Great River Road Promotes historic sites and attractions along the Mississippi from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Free brochure. Mississippi River Parkway Commission P.O. Box 59159 Minneapolis, MN 55459-8207 Phone: 612-212-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mississippi-river.com See More on Scenic Highway 64 Features historic sites, attractions, and events in southwestern Tennessee. Free brochure. Hardin County Tourism 507 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 800-552-3866 *Special Note: If you are looking for accommodations in Memphis, get a list of Bed & Breakfasts. You may find one in a fascinating historic home that provides a great stay. Websites: City of Collierville www.collierville.com City of Germantown www.ci.germantown.tn.us City of Memphis www.ci.memphis.tn.us City of Millington www.ci.millington.tn.us Memphis Museum System www.memphismuseums.org © 2003 The Notgrass Company SMITH COUNTY - CARTHAGE October Events Fall Heritage Festival Music, food, crafts, antique tractors, and more. Free admission. Carthage, TN Phone: 615-735-9430 or 615-7352496 May Classic Car Show Cumberland Bank Phone: 615-683-8282 June Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival Phone: 615-774-3230 November Gordonsville Fun Festival Music and other entertainment, craft displays, and more. Free admission. Ivy-Agee Park Gordonsville, TN Phone: 615-683-8243 Civitan Horse Show Carthage, TN Phone: 615-735-0798 Fall Cruzin' the Cumberland The Music City Queen Riverboat provides dinner and sightseeing cruises. Phone: 615-735-2093 Holiday Open House Phone: 615-735-2093 Cordell Hull Lake Learn how hydroelectric power is generated and find out about wildlife in Middle Tennessee. Route 1, Box 62 Carthage, TN 37030-9710 Phone: 615-735-1034 Fax: 615-735-1032 Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area Phone: 931-484-9571 Visitor Information Places Carthage The city of Carthage has several historic homes and sites by which you can drive, including the 1879 courthouse. Phone: 615-735-2093 Center Hill Lake Resource Manager Lancaster, TN 38569 Phone: 615-858-3125 Smith County Chamber of Commerce 130 Third Avenue West P.O. Box 70 Carthage, TN 37030 Phone: 615-735-2093 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.smithcounty.net Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-5201088 STEWART COUNTY - DOVER Events June Riverboat Visits Summer and Fall The Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen riverboats stop at the Dover Landing on 10 to 15 selected dates. Phone: 931-232-8290 Heritage Sunday First Sunday This Street Festival honors the first settlers of the area. In and around Dover Cemetery Dover, TN Phone: 931-232-5706 or 931-232-5348 May Illumination Ceremony Saturday before May 30 Held in honor of soldiers from both sides who died at the Battle of Fort Donelson. Fort Donelson National Battlefield Dover, TN Phone: 931-232-5706 or 931-232-5348 Ceremony Honoring Veterans May 30 National Cemetery Dover, TN September Harvest Celebration and Trades Fair Demonstrations of mid-19thcentury harvest activities and trades such as applebutter making, candle-dipping, and cider pressing. The Homeplace 1850 Phone: 931-232-5706 or 270-924-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www2.lbl.org/lbl/HPGate.html Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 110 River Days Labor Day weekend Features arts and crafts, music, entertainment, carnival rides, and river activities. Dover, TN Phone: 931-232-8290 October Homeplace 1850 Wedding A recreated mid-19th-century wedding and celebration with music, dance, and games. The Homeplace 1850 Phone: 800-525-7077 or 615-460-1221 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www2.lbl.org/lbl/HPGate.html © 2003 The Notgrass Company November/December Christmas 1850 After Thanksgiving through the New Year The farm women prepare 19thcentury foods for purchase. The Homeplace 1850 Phone: 800-525-7077 or 615-460-1221 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www2.lbl.org/lbl/HPGate.html Places Barkley Reservoir Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge A primary wintering area for migratory waterfowl and a nest area for bald eagles. 643 Wildlife Road Dover, TN 37058 Phone: 931-232-7477 or 931-232-7495 Fax: 931-232-5958 Website: southeast.fws.gov/crosscreeks/ Cumberland City Ferry One of the few remaining ferries in Tennessee. Highway 46 Cumberland City, TN Cumberland Fossil Plant The largest coal-fired steam plant in the U.S. 815 Cumberland City Road Cumberland City, TN Phone: 931-827-6000 Dover Cemetery Used by early settlers as early as 1775. Forrest and Church Streets Dover, TN Phone: 931-232-8290 Fort Donelson National Battlefield and Cemetery Site of an important 1862 Civil War battle. General Ulysses S. Grant received his nickname "Unconditional Surrender" at the Surrender House following this battle. Gun emplacements still stand over the river, and over six hundred Union soldiers are buried at Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Free admission. Highway 79 West P.O. Box 434 Dover, TN 37058 Phone: 931-232-5706 or 931-232-5348 Website: www.nps.gov/fodo The Homeplace 1850 This working farm, including 14 original structures, recreates an 19th-century lifestyle. Land Between the Lakes Phone: 931-232-5706 or 270-924-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www2.lbl.org/lbl/HPGate.html Keel Spring Nature Trail Land Between the Lakes Outdoor recreation area with historical and scenic sites, a planetarium, an elk and bison prairie, and trails. 100 Van Morgan Drive Golden Pond, KY 42211 Phone: 800-525-7077 or 270-924-2000 Website: www2.lbl.org/lbl/ Stewart State Forest Highway 49 Phone: 931-232-7206 Surrender House/Dover Hotel Confederate General Simon B. Bucker surrendered Fort Donelson and 13,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant here on February 16, 1862. Petty Street Dover, TN Phone: 931-232-5706 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information.Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Stewart County Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 147 Dover, TN 37058 Phone: 931-232-8290 Fax: 931-232-4973 The Tennessee River Runs Through It Highlights the scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational attractions and events around the Tennessee River. Free brochure. Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 800-345-1103 Rice House Church Street Dover, TN Phone: 931-232-6457 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 111 © 2003 The Notgrass Company SULLIVAN COUNTY - BLOUNTVILLE July Events Old-Time Jam Sessions Friday nights Anderson Log House Blountville, TN Phone: 423-323-5686 or 423-323-7690 February Tennessee Literary Festival Kingsport Public Library Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-229-9489 April Spring Festival Seminars and guided hikes on topics such as wildflowers, tracking, astronomy, stream life, geology, and trees. Free admission. Warrior's Path State Park Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-239-6786 or 423-239-8531 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/warrior/events.htm Spring Garden Fair Exchange Place Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-288-6071 May Triangle Jazz Party Classic jazz and Big Band performances. Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-578-6600 Wildflower Days Bays Mountain Park Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-229-9447 Appalachian Trade Festival Appalachian Fairgrounds Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-247-7965 Wooly Days Rocky Mount Living Museum Piney Flats, TN Phone: 423-538-7396 Folklife Festival Demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts, traditional games and contests, old-time music, storytelling, and more. Free admission. Warrior's Path State Park Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-239-6786 or 423-239-8531 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/warrior/events.htm Fun Fest Concerts, family activities, and more. Kingsport, TN Phone: 800-743-5282 or 423-392-8820 Fun Fest Farm Fest Exchange Place Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-288-6071 Raid on the Watauga Rocky Mount Living Museum Piney Flats, TN Phone: 423-538-7396 September Fall Folk Arts Festival Exchange Place Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-288-6071 Old Time Fiddlers and Bluegrass Festival Netherland Inn Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-247-9181 October Harvest Happenings Rocky Mount Living Museum Piney Flats, TN Phone: 423-538-7396 Sassafras Tours Free admission. Exchange Place Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-288-6071 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 112 November Airborne Memorabilia (Paratrooper) Show Sponsored by the Appalachian chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association. Fort Henry Mall Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-968-2755 Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Bristol, TN/VA Phone: 540-669-8358 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org December 1791 Candlelight Tours Rocky Mount Living Museum Piney Flats, TN Phone: 423-538-7396 1818 Candlelight Christmas Netherland Inn Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-246-6262 Christmas at Allandale Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-229-9422 Christmas in the Country & Yule Log Burning Exchange Place Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-288-6071 First Night Kingsport December 31 Music, games, and family activities. Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-246-2017 or 423-224-2358 Places Appalachian Caverns Guided tours available. 420 Cave Hill Road Blountville, TN 37617 Phone: 423-323-2337 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Allandale Mansion Antique furnishings, Oriental rugs, and fine art paintings. Tours available by appointment. 4444 West Stone Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-229-9422 Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium In addition to outdoor activities, this park features a Nature Interpretive Center with natural history, early pioneering, ancient civilizations, and space science exhibits; and a planetarium theater. 853 Bays Mountain Park Road Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-229-9447 E-mail: [email protected] Birthplace of Country Music Museum & Tour Bristol Mall 500 Gate City Highway P.O. Box 216 Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-990-2262 or 540-645-0035 Bristol Art Guild & Gallery 126 Johnson Street Bristol, VA Phone: 540-669-6711 Bristol Ballet Company 628 Cumberland Street Bristol, VA 24201 Phone: 540-669-6051 Bristol Caverns Used by Indians as an attack and escape route, this cavern features an underground river and stalactites and stalagmites. 1157 Bristol Caverns Highway Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-878-2011 Bristol Sign An historic landmark spread over State Street, the dividing line between Virginia and Tennessee. Bristol, TN/VA Confederate Soldier Memorial Originally erected in 1920. Cumberland Street Bristol, TN/VA Country Music Monument & Mural Ralph Peer made the first commercial country music recordings here in 1927. A mural depicting these recording sessions is located a few blocks to the west. 800 State Street Bristol, TN Phone: 423-989-4850 Downtown Kingsport Heritage Trail Features 29 historic sites, including the Gem Theatre and railroad buildings. Free brochure. 140 West Main Street Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-246-6550 E. W. King House Built from 1903-1910, this house features period furnishings and a museum of Bristol. A marker in the front yard indicates that much of the planning for the Revolutionary War Battle of King's Mountain was done at this location. Anderson Street Bristol, TN Estelle Carmack Bandy Children's Museum Jackson Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-245-7211 Exchange Place Craft demonstrations and household activities at several buildings illustrate life in the mid1800s. Exchange Place was a stage stop and a place for people to exchange state currencies. Free admission. 4812 Orebank Road Kingsport, TN 37664 Phone: 423-288-6071 Fairmount Area Walking Tour Learn about some of the prominent settlers who came to Bristol around 1900 and the homes they built. 822 Georgia Avenue Bristol, TN Phone: 888-989-3343 or 423-989-3343 King College Hosts galleries of art by students and other local artists. 1350 King College Road Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-968-1187 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 113 H. P. King Co. Established in 1899, this was the first complete department store in the area. Used for other purposes now, it still has an old Warner elevator. State Street Bristol, TN/VA Highlander Dinner Theatre Dinner theatre with a Scottish theme, food, and entertainment. 3520 Highway 75 Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-323-1468 or 423-323-8605 Kingsport Art Guild Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-392-8420 Kingsport Fine Arts Center 200 East Church Circle Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-246-9351 Kingsport Greenbelt Nine miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails. Free admission. 1550 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-229-9457 Kingsport Guild of Ballet Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-378-3967 Kingsport Inter City Ballet Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-323-2474 Kingsport Renaissance Center Features an art gallery, art classes and workshops, and performances by the Kingsport Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and others. Free admission to gallery. 1200 East Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-392-8420 or 423-392-8423 Kingsport Theatre Guild Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-392-8427 Long Island of the Holston Daniel Boone began the Wilderness Road here. Free admission. Netherland Inn Road Kingsport, TN Meadowview Regional Art Collection More than 300 pieces from artists in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Free admission. 1901 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-578-6600 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Morril's Cave State Natural Area Netherland Inn/Boatyard Complex Museum This 19th-century stagecoach stop has been restored and decorated with period furnishings. The Log Cabin Children's Museum and schoolhouse behind the inn illustrate a child's world during the 18th and 19th centuries. 2140 Netherland Inn Road Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-246-6262 or 423-2473211 Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Follows the path that the Overmountain Men took on their way to the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina, in 1780. Phone: 423-543-5808 Paramount Center for the Arts First opened in 1931, this art-deco movie house has been renovated into a performing arts center. It houses a Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Free admission for tours. 518 State Street Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-968-7456 or 423-968-4977 Rocky Mount Living Museum William Cobb constructed this house around 1772, and it served as the territorial capitol from 1790 to 1792. Costumed guides interpret frontier life in this living history museum. 200 Hyder Hill Road P.O. Box 160 Piney Flats, TN 37686-7396 Phone: 888-538-1791 or 423-538-7396 Fax: 423-538-1086 E-mail: [email protected] The Rustic Shop & Cooper's Gem Mine Specialty crafts and gem mining. 1138 Big Hollow Road Blountville, TN Phone: 423-323-5680 Shelby Street Station The former Bristol Post Office, built in 1900. Shelby Street Bristol, TN South Holston Dam One of the largest dams in the world. Off Highway 421 Bristol, TN Phone: 423-878-6931 Stacy Grayson Memorial at Steel Creek Park Nature center, hiking trails, and outdoor activities. 80 Lake Shore Drive Bristol, TN Phone: 423-989-4850 or 423-989-5616 Stone Castle This stadium is designed in medieval Gothic architecture. Bristol Municipal Stadium Corner of Weaver Pike and Edgemont Avenue Bristol, TN Tennessee Ernie Ford Home Features memorabilia from Ford's career. Free admission. 1223 Anderson Street Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-989-4850 or 540-466-3631 Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Theatre Bristol Offers comedies, musicals, and tragedies, plus workshops for all ages. 512 State Street Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-968-4977 Train Station Built in 1902. State Street Bristol, TN/VA Up Against the Wall Gallery Original prints from renowned artists, framing, pottery, and specialty jewelry. Free admission. 316 East Market Street Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-246-7210 Veteran's Memorial Life-size statues, a water fountain, an eternal flame, and individual memorials remember those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Free admission. Cumberland Square Park Cumberland and Lee Streets Bristol, VA 24201 Phone: 540-645-7275 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 114 Virginia Intermont College Fine Arts Gallery Features exhibits by national and regional artists, and theatre and dance performances. 1013 Moore Street Bristol, VA 24201 Phone: 540-669-6101 Warrior's Path Riding Stables Guided trail rides. 490 Hemlock Park Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-323-8543 Warrior's Path State Park Named for a nearby war and trading path used by the Cherokees. Hemlock Road P.O. Box 5026 Kingsport, TN 37663 Phone: 423-239-8531 Fax: 423-239-4982 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/warrior/ Visitor Information Kingsport Convention and Visitors Bureau 151 East Main Street P.O. Box 1403 Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 800-743-5282 or 423-392-8820 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kingsportchamber.org Bristol Area Chamber of Commerce 20 Volunteer Parkway Bristol, VA 37620 Phone: 423-989-4850 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bristolchamber.org Arts Council of Greater Kingsport Kingsport, TN Phone: 423-392-8421 Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com Website: The City of Kingsport kingsport.tricon.net © 2003 The Notgrass Company SUMNER COUNTY - GALLATIN Events April Spring Musical Portland, TN Phone: 615-325-9032 Hendersonville Arts Festival Hendersonville, TN Phone: 822-0789 Historic Cragfont Pilgrimage Tour of historic sites and homes. Phone: 615-452-7070 Pilgrimage of Homes Last Saturday Trousdale Place - Headquarters Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-5648 May Strawberry Festival Portland, TN Phone: 615-325-9032 Summer Unique Summer Koncerts Monthaven Mansion Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-822-0789 June Golden Fleece Festival Craftsmen, reenactors, and musicians provide a look at Sumner County's past with craft demonstrations, contests, and music. Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-451-3738 Rose Mont Renaissance Music, food, historic displays, and antique and reproduction furniture auctions. Free admission. Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-451-9541 Rock Castle Big Band Concert Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-824-0502 Daniel Smith Days 18th-century festival. Free admission. Rock Castle Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-824-0502 Candlelight Cemetery Tour Costumed actors portray people from Sumner County area history who are buried in the cemetery. Gallatin City Cemetery Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-451-3738 Wynnewood Autumn Harvest Wynnewood Castalian Springs, TN Phone: 615-452-5463 Upper Sumner Fall Color Tour Enjoy the fall colors and the historical and natural stops. Phone: 615-230-8474 November Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-0709 or 615-4528592 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org December Hendersonville Christmas Pilgrimage First Sunday Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-824-2818 Historical Sites Open House Holiday decorations, refreshments, and music at Trousdale Place, Cragfont, Rose Mont, and Wynnewood. In and around Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-5463 Wynnewood Celebration Wynnewood Castalian Springs, TN Phone: 615-452-5463 October Main Street Festival Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-4000 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 115 Places Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Zieglers Fort Road Gallatin, TN 37807-1727 Phone: 615-452-3706 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bledsoe/ Bucksnort Trail Ride, Inc. Guided horse rides. Brings your own horse. 920 Clearview Road Cottonwood, TN 37048 Phone: 615-325-2827 Cold Springs School and Museum This 1857 one-room schoolhouse features a collection of books, old photographs, and Civil War and U.S. Bicentennial memorabilia. Free admission. Portland, TN Phone: 615-325-9032 Cragfont This home, built around 1800 by General James Winchester, served as a political and business center during the 19th century. It is fully restored and furnished. Highway 25 P.O. Box 73 Castalian Springs, TN 37031 Phone: 615-452-7070 First Presbyterian Church Built 1836. 167 West Main Street Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-3151 Flick's Exotic Petting Farm A hands-on petting farm with primates, birds, reptiles, camels, and "regular" farm animals. Call for an appointment. 315 Old Highway 31E #3 Phone: 615-841-3452 Fort Bledsoe Historic Park Self-guided walking trail, including Isaac Bledsoe's 1780 Revolutionary War fort site, original 1786 Avery Trace, 1790 Parker's Cabin, 1780 cemetery, natural spring, the Cavern of the Skulls. Free admission. Highway 25 Castalian Springs, TN Phone: 615-452-5463 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Gallatin This town contains businesses, homes, churches, and civic building dating back to the 1820s. Selfguided tour brochures are available from the Chamber of Commerce. Phone: 615-452-5692 Gallatin Steam Plant Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 The Hancock House Originally a stagecoach stop and toll house on the Avery Trace, and now used as a bed & breakfast. Tours available by appointment. 2144 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-8431 Hazel Path Built in 1857 by Daniel Smith Donelson, grandson of Revolutionary War soldier Daniel Smith. 105 Hazel Path Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-822-2008 Hendersonville Presbyterian Church Built in 1869. The cemetery contains the graves of many Confederate soldiers. 172 West Main Street Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-824-8604 Johnny Cash Museum 700 Johnny Cash Parkway Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-5110 Key Stewart Methodist Church Established in 1876. 166 North Blythe Avenue Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-451-1705 Monthaven Mansion This mid-1800s mansion features local handicrafts and rotating exhibits of photography, crafts, and other visual arts. Free admission. 1154 West Main Street Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-822-0789 Old Hickory Lake Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-822-4846 Old Hickory Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-444-6673 Palace Theater The oldest existing silent movie theater in Tennessee, now hosting performances and recitals. 146 North Water Street Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-5692 Path of the Longhunter Tour Tour four historic sites and learn about Middle Tennessee history in the late 1700s and early 1800s. This self-driving tour starts in Goodlettsville and ends near Gallatin. It includes Mansker's Station and the Bowen House, Rock Castle, Wynnewood, and Cragfont. Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce 100 South Main Street Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Phone: 615-859-7979 Randy's Record Shop Operating from 1946-1991, this was the world's largest mail-order record company. Founder Randy Wood also created the Dot Record label which recorded artists such as Johnny Maddox, Gale Storm, and Pat Boone. 321 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN Rock Castle Built around 1790, this was one of the earliest stone masonry houses built west of the Appalachian Mountains. The General Daniel Smith who lived here produced a state map and is credited with naming the state. 139 Rock Castle Lane Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-0502 Rose Mont A Greek Revival house built between 1836 and 1842. Open by appointment. Free admission. 810 South Water Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-452-4483 Sumner County Museum Numerous historic displays of home furnishings, automobiles, fossils, and more. 183 West Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-3738 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 116 Sumner County Playhouse Comedies, dramas, musicals, and classical performances. 260 West Main Street Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-264-8999 Taylor Hollow State Natural Area Trinity Music City USA This major production facility of the Trinity Broadcasting Network includes the original estate and memorial gardens of Conway Twitty, and a virtual reality theater. Free admission. One Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-826-9191 Trousdale Place William Trousdale, governor of Tennessee and U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, lived in this house, which was built in 1813. Contains Trousdale family furniture and a Confederate library. Call before visiting. 183 West Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-5648 or 615-452-1404 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Displays here offer an interactive history of Old Hickory Lake and the navigational lock and dam system. Free admission. Rockland Recreation Area 5 Power Plant Road Hendersonville, TN Phone: 615-822-4846 Westmoreland Library & Historic Museum Exhibits on the history and developments of Westmoreland, plus a special genealogy section on the families of upper Sumner County. Free admission. 2305 Epperson Springs Road Westmoreland, TN Phone: 615-644-2026 Wynnewood Constructed in 1828, this is perhaps the largest log structure built in Tennessee. It served as a stagecoach inn and later as a mineral springs resort. 210 Old Highway 25 Box 210 Castalian Springs, TN 37031 Phone: 615-452-5463 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Visitor Information Sumner County Tourism 118 West Main Street P.O. Box 957 Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 888-301-7866 or 615-230-8474 Fax: 615-230-9963 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sumnertn.org Gallatin Chamber of Commerce 118 West Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-4000 Portland Chamber of Commerce 111 South Broadway P.O. Box 387 Portland, TN 37148 Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce 101 Wessington Place Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-2818 Westmoreland City Hall 1001 Park Street Westmoreland, TN 37186 Phone: 615-644-3382 White House Area Chamber of Commerce 414 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 Phone: 615-672-3937 TIPTON COUNTY - COVINGTON Events June Walking Horse Show Third Thursday Saddle Club Arena Covington, TN Phone: 901-476-6671 Fall Day in the Park Craft booths, food vendors, children's activities, antique cars, and a softball game. Free admission. Atoka Hall Field Atoka, TN Phone: 901-837-5300 or 901-837-0400 Mason Jubilee Saturday before Labor Day (even years) Music, food, crafts, and games. Mason, TN Phone: 901-294-3525 August Brighton Reunion Live entertainment, food, and games. Brighton, TN Phone: 901-476-8661 September Celebrate Munford Entertainment, arts, and crafts. Free admission. Munford, TN Phone: 901-837-0171 or 901-8374600 Heritage Day Festival Last Sunday Folk art demonstrations, historic home tours, and more. Covington, TN Phone: 901-476-0426 Places Glenn Springs Lake Named after an early 20th-century resort and health spa near this site, Glenn Springs provides fishing for several types of fish. Grimes Road Drummonds, TN Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Located along the Hatchie River, next to the Mississippi River, this refuge has ducks, geese, raptors, shorebirds, wading birds, and neotropical migrants. 1505 Sand Bluff Road Ripley, TN 38063 Phone: 901-635-7621 or 901-287-0650 Fax: 901-635-7621 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southeast.fws.gov/lowerhatchie/ The Ruffin Theater Art deco theater built in 1937 hosts community plays, the Germantown Symphony Orchestra, and other performances. East Pleasant Covington, TN Phone: 901-476-9727 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 117 South Main Historic District Fifty-two homes and other structures. Free admission. 622 South Main Covington, TN Phone: 901-476-9727 Tipton County Museum Features a Veterans Memorial and a nature center with a wildlife sanctuary. Free admission. 751 Bert Johnson Avenue Covington, TN 38109 Phone: 901-476-0242 E-mail: [email protected] Visitor Information Covington/Tipton County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 683 Covington, TN 38019 Phone: 901-476-9727 E-mail: [email protected] South Tipton Chamber of Commerce 1461 Munford - Atoka Avenue P.O. Box 1198 Munford, TN 38058 Phone: 901-837-4600 The Great River Road Promotes historic sites and attractions along the Mississippi from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Free brochure. Mississippi River Parkway Commission P.O. Box 59159 Minneapolis, MN 55459-8207 Phone: 612-212-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mississippi-river.com © 2003 The Notgrass Company TROUSDALE COUNTY - HARTSVILLE Hartsville Victorian buildings and a gazebo surround the County Courthouse, and the city has several old homes. Phone: 615-374-9243 Events Fall Cruzin' the Cumberland The Music City Queen Riverboat provides dinner and sightseeing cruises. Phone: 615-374-9243 Living History Museum of Trousdale County A complete farm with a furnished house, barn, corn crib, and outhouse shows how a 1930s tobacco farming family lived. Free admission with appointment. 101 White Oak Street Hartsville, TN Phone: 615-374-9243 December Christmas Tour of Homes Includes a light supper and transportation. Hartsville, TN Phone: 615-374-9243 Places Battle of Hartsville Driving Tour Trace the route of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry raid during the Civil War. Free brochure. 240 Broadway Hartsville, TN Phone: 615-374-9243 Visitor Information Hartsville-Trousdale County Chamber 200 East Main, Suite 11 Hartsville, TN 37074 Phone: 615-374-9243 Fax: 615-374-1100 Website: Hartsville & Trousdale County www.trousdalecounty.net Old Hickory Wildlife Management Area and Lock 5 Refuge Phone: 615-444-6673 Trousdale County Museum A restored depot houses Civil War artifacts, farming tools, clothing, photos, books, and antiques. Free admission. White Oak Street and Broadway Hartsville, TN Phone: 615-374-9243 UNICOI COUNTY - ERWIN Events April Fiddlers and Fiddleheads Festival Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens Unicoi, TN Phone: 423-743-8799 October Apple Festival First week. Free admission. Erwin, TN Phone: 423-743-3000 Places Apple Orchards Orchards in Unicoi County grow a variety of apples. UT Agricultural Extension Service 100 Main Street Erwin, TN Phone: 423-743-9584 Cherokee National Forest Ask about the Unaka Mountain Driving Tour. Unaka Ranger District 1205 North Main Street Erwin, TN 37650 Phone: 423-743-4452 Fax: 423-743-0322 Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail Conference 799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304-535-6331 Fax: 304-535-2667 Website: www.atconf.org Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 118 Erwin National Fish Hatchery The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service established this hatchery in 1897. It produces rainbow trout and fertilized eggs that are shipped to other hatcheries, research facilities, and other countries. Free admission. 520 Federal Hatchery Road Erwin, TN 37650 Phone: 423-743-4712 Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens A covered bridge entrance leads to perennial wildflower gardens. The gallery features prints, wood carvings, and historical artifacts. 21 Covered Bridge Lane Route 2, Box 112 Unicoi, TN 37602 Phone: 800-952-6043 or 423-743-8799 E-mail: [email protected] © 2003 The Notgrass Company Nolichucky River Raft the white water and enjoy the high cliffs. Phone: 423-743-3000 Rick Murray - Woodturner Watch the creation on a lathe of one-of-a-kind bowls, vases, and lamps. Jones Branch Road Box 1 Erwin, TN 37650 Phone: 423-743-6868 or 423-743-3000 Stegall's Pottery & Crafts Gallery Tours of the work space available. Free admission. 200 Nolichucky Avenue Erwin, TN 37650 Phone: 423-743-3227 Unicoi County Heritage Museum Built around 1903, the ten-room house that now contains the county museum first served as the residence for the superintendent of the fish hatchery at Erwin. Explore numerous exhibits about historical clothing, furniture, household goods, and other memorabilia. A one-room schoolhouse also sits nearby, and a cassette narration is available for a thirtyminute hike. Groups can arrange special tours. 1715 Old Johnson City Highway P.O. Box 317 Erwin, TN 37650 Phone: 423-743-9449 or 423-743-9552 Unicoi County Waterfalls This area has several scenic waterfalls. Phone: 423-743-3000 Visitor Information Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce 100 South Main Avenue P.O. Box 713 Erwin, TN 37650 Phone: 423-743-3000 Fax: 423-743-0942 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.valleybeautiful.org Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com UNION COUNTY - MAYNARDVILLE August Events April Big Ridge Wildflower Walks See wildflowers such as trout lily, hepatica, rue anemone, and more. Big Ridge State Park Maynardville, TN Phone: 865-992-5523 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bigridge/events.htm June Free Fishing Day Junior Fish-A-Thon Participants must be 15 and under. Prizes awarded. Big Ridge State Park Maynardville, TN Phone: 865-992-5523 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bigridge/events.htm SummerFest Music, historical and fine arts exhibits, and more. Maynardville, TN Bluegrass Music Festival Local bands perform bluegrass, gospel, and old-time country music. Big Ridge State Park Maynardville, TN Phone: 865-992-5523 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bigridge/events.htm September Falling Water Festival Third weekend Bluegrass, country, and gospel music; country cooking; and more. Falling Water Farm 706 Archer Road Luttrell, TN 37779 Phone: 865-992-8418 October Octoberfest Country music, antique cars, and more. Sharps Chapel, TN Phone: 865-992-3061 Places Big Ridge State Park 1015 Big Ridge Road Maynardville, TN 37807-1727 Phone: 865-992-5523 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/bigridge/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 119 Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area Phone: 423-278-3248 Norris Lake & Dam Phone: 865-426-7461 Roy Acuff Union Museum & Library Free admission. Highway 33 Maynardville, TN Phone: 865-992-2136 E-mail: [email protected] Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ Visitor Information Union County Executive Courthouse P.O. Box 278 Maynardville, TN 37808 Phone: 865-992-3061 © 2003 The Notgrass Company VAN BUREN COUNTY - SPENCER Events July Mountain Homecoming Second Saturday Spencer, TN Phone: 931-946-7033 September Mountaineer Folk Festival Handmade crafts, traditional mountain music, and pioneer skills demonstrations. Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-881-5708 or 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/events.htm October Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html Visitor Information Greater Van Buren-Spencer County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 814 Spencer, TN 38585 Phone: 931-881-5494 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vanburenchamber.com Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Fall Colors Weekend Bicycle tours of the park, walks, hikes, and slide shows. Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Pikeville, TN Phone: 423-881-5708 or 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/events.htm Places Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Fall Creek Falls, at 256-feet high, is the highest waterfall in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Three other waterfalls decorate the park, and the nature center contains natural and cultural history exhibits. Route 3 Box 300 Pikeville, TN 37367 Phone: 423-881-5298 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/fallcrek/ Shockley House Inn A turn-of-the-century Victorian house used as a bed & breakfast. Corner of Spring and Sparta Spencer, TN 38585 Phone: 931-946-2565 Fall Creek Falls Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 120 © 2003 The Notgrass Company WARREN COUNTY - MCMINNVILLE Events Places April The Birthing Tree As pioneers camped in and moved through this area, so many babies were born under this huge old tree that it became known as the "birthing tree." Highway 70S Across from River Park Hospital McMinnville, TN Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Rock Island State Park Rock Island, TN Phone: 931-686-2471 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/rockis/events.htm May Aviation Day Second weekend McMinnville Airport Phone: 931-668-7050 May Day Celebration Third Saturday Black House McMinnville, TN Phone: 931-668-5050 or 931-635-2443 Black House Built in 1825 by Jesse Coffee, this is the oldest brick house in McMinnville. Tours by appointment. McMinnville, TN Phone: 931-668-5050 or 931-635-2443 Bone Cave State Natural Area Center Hill Lake Phone: 931-838-3125 June Dottie West Music Fest McMinnville, TN Phone: 931-473-6611 Viola Valley Homecoming and Festival Viola, TN Phone: 931-635-2463 September Warren County Fair Second full week Includes a recreation of pioneer McMinnville. McMinnville, TN Phone: 931-668-4500 October Lawnchair Jam Second weekend Rock Island State Park Rock Island, TN Phone: 931-686-2471 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/rockis/events.htm Hubbard's Cave State Natural Area Nurseries Warren County is known as the Nursery Capital of the World with over 450 growers cultivating more than 1500 varieties of ornamental plants. Call for information on locations, hours, and specialties. Phone: 931-473-3951 or 931-668-7322 Old Philadelphia Church Founded in 1805, this is sometimes considered the oldest Church of Christ in Tennessee. The building is now used only for special meetings. (Note: The Rock Springs Church of Christ near Celina, TN, was also organized in 1805.) Go southwest from McMinnville on Highway 55; turn left on Vervilla Road; church is just past Bascom Cemetery on the left. Rock Island State Park 82 Beach Road Rock Island, TN 38581-4200 Phone: 931-686-2471 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/rockis/ August "Fire on the Mountain" Gospel Concert Last weekend McMinnville, TN Phone: 931-668-2884 Phone: 931-668-4444 Fax: 931-815-4444 E-mail: [email protected] Website: FalconManor.com Cumberland Caverns Over 32 miles of cave feature various formations, large rooms, waterfalls, and an underground Dining Ballroom. 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road McMinnville, TN 37110 Phone: 931-668-4396 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cumberlandcaverns.com Driving Tour A tour guide is available from the Chamber of Commerce highlighting historic and scenic areas in Warren County. Phone: 931-473-6611 Falcon Manor Built in 1896, this Victorian mansion now serves as a bed & breakfast. Tours are available. 2645 Faulkner Springs Road McMinnville, TN 37110 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 121 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail In 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees were forced to leave their homes in the southeastern states and move to the territory that would become Oklahoma. Today highways that closely follow the trail are marked with official markers, and historic sites lie along the trail. Contact the National Park Service and the local Chamber of Commerce for specific information. Long Distance Trails Group Office, Santa Fe National Park Service P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 Phone: 505-988-6888 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rosecity.net/tears/trail/ tearsnht.html © 2003 The Notgrass Company Visitor Information McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce 110 South Court Square P.O. Box 574 McMinnville, TN 37110 Phone: 931-473-6611 Fax: 931-473-4741 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.warrentn.com Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 WASHINGTON COUNTY - JONESBOROUGH Events Music on the Square (see June) April Appalachian Antique Farm Show Appalachian Fairgrounds Gray, TN Phone: 423-477-3211 May Springfest Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-461-8000 Spring Blossom Steam Train Specials Johnson City, TN Spring Doin's Civil War Reenactment Free admission. Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-926-3631 June Music on the Square Friday evenings, June through September Courthouse Steps Jonesborough, TN Phone: 423-753-5401 July East Tennessee Toy Market Show and Sale Antique and collectible toys. Limestone, TN Phone: 423-257-6408 Historic Jonesborough Days Celebration Teaching craftsmen, food, live entertainment, clogging, and more. Free admission. Jonesborough, TN Phone: 423-753-5281 August Appalachian Fair Country music, carnival activities, and more. Gray, TN Music on the Square (see June) Quiltfest Jonesborough, TN September Music on the Square (see June) Picnic in the Park Pops Concert Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-926-8742 Times of the Tiptons Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-926-3631 October Fall Foliage Special Steam Train Excursion Johnson City, TN November Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-439-4297 E-mail: [email protected] Jonesborough, TN Phone: 423-257-3307 Website: www.tellabration.org December Christmas in Olde Jonesborough Tour of homes, special museum displays, and more. Jonesborough, TN Phone: 423-753-5961 Holiday Tour of Homes and Churches Jonesborough, TN Phone: 423-753-5281 Festival of Trees Hands On! Regional Museum Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-434-4263 Visions of Christmas Johnson City, TN Fall Doll Show & Sale Jonesborough, TN Phone: 423-753-0022 Cranberry Festival Free admission. Shady Valley Elementary School Shady Valley, TN Phone: 423-739-5455 National Storytelling Festival Jonesborough, TN Phone: 800-952-8392 or 423-753-2171 Website: www.storytellingfestival.net Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 122 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Places B. Carrol Reece Museum Exhibits on regional history, pioneer settlement, and antique musical instruments; memorabilia of the Congressman B. Carroll Reece; and exhibits of well-known and regional artists. Free admission. East Tennessee State University Gilbreath Drive P.O. Box 70660 Johnson City, TN 37614-0660 Phone: 423-439-4392 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cass.etsu.edu/museum/ Beechwood Music Center Country and bluegrass music and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. 441 Horton Highway Fall Branch, TN Phone: 423-348-7321 Buffalo Mountain Park Hiking trails and picnic sites. Guided hikes available. Free admission. Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-283-5815 Center for Appalachian Studies & Services An educational, research, and community service center hosting special exhibits, resources, and events related to Appalachian culture and music. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-439-5348 Fax: 423-439-6340 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cass.etsu.edu Chester Inn The oldest frame structure in Jonesborough, built in 1797. Headquarters of Storytelling Foundation International. 116 West Main Street Jonesborough, TN Phone: 800-952-8392 or 423-753-2171 Fax: 423-913-8219 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.storytellingfoundation.net Discover Jonesborough's Lanterns & Legends Tour Costumed characters share legends at various stops on the evening tour. Limited space and schedule. 117 Boone Street Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-1013 or 423-753-2903 Discover Jonesborough's Times & Tales Tour Guided tour of historic homes and buildings with anecdotes and storytelling. Reservations required. 117 Boone Street Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 800-400-4221 or 423-753-1013 First Abolitionist Publications Marker The Manumission Intelligencer and The Emancipator were published from 1819 to 1820. They were the first publications in the United States devoted exclusively to the abolition of slavery. West Main Street Jonesborough, TN Hands On! Regional Museum Features hands-on exploration of interactive exhibits, program, and special events in the arts, sciences, and humanities. 315 East Main Street Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: 423-434-4263 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.handsonmuseum.org Johnson City Area Arts Council & Fine Art Gallery Rotating gallery shows, summer performances, art workshops, and more. Free admission. 214 East Main Street Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-928-8229 E-mail: [email protected] Johnson City Ballet Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-928-2429 Johnson City Community Theatre Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-926-2542 Johnson City Symphony Orchestra Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-926-8742 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 123 Jonesborough Historic District Following restoration in 1969, Tennessee's oldest town became the first Tennessee town on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic sites, distinctive architecture, and specialty shops give the town its flavor. (Carriage tours are available: 423-543-2511.) 117 Boone Street Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-1010 Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum Artifacts, maps, and historical information from Jonesborough's two-hundred-year history. Guided tours of the historic district available by reservation. 117 Boone Street Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-1015 E-mail: [email protected] Website: jonesborough.tricon.net/ museum.html Museum at Mountain Home East Tennessee State University Box 70693 Johnson City, TN 37614-0694 Phone: 423-929-6252 or 423-461-7083 Fax: 423-439-7025 E-mail: [email protected] Museum of Ancient Brick Located in the 16-sided office of General Shale Brick. Free admission. 3211 North Roan Street Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: 423-282-4661 Road Company Professional theatre group. Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-926-7726 Slocumb Galleries University art department galleries. Free admission. East Tennessee State University Bell Hall Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-439-7078 or 423-439-4247 Tennessee Wilderness Road A route through northeast Tennessee that highlights the natural beauty and history of the region. Free brochure. Phone: 865-828-5927 Fax: 865-828-5212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/cprcd/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Tipton-Haynes Historic Site John Tipton, a delegate to the 1776 Constitutional Convention, built this house in the 18th century. It has been restored to reflect the period of Landon Carter Haynes, a Confederate senator. This site has ten historic buildings, a museum, a limestone cave, nature trails, and an herb garden. 2620 South Roan Street P.O. Box 225 Johnson City, TN 37605 Phone: 423-926-3631 Website: www.tipton-haynes.org Winged Deer Recreation area with hiking trails and guided hikes and nature programs. Free admission. U.S. Highway 11 East Johnson City, TN Phone: 423-283-5815 Visitor Information Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone Street Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 800-400-4221 or 423-753-1010 Johnson City Convention and Visitors Bureau 603 East Market Street P.O. Box 180 Johnson City, TN 37605 Phone: 800-852-3392 or 423-461-8000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.johnsoncitytn.com Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 Website: www.netta.com WAYNE COUNTY - WAYNESBORO October Events Horseshoe Bend Festival Arts and crafts, softball tournament, children's fishing tournament, and more. Clifton, TN Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Pumpkin Harvest Festival Second weekend Entertainment, crafts, and more. Waynesboro, TN Phone: 931-722-5458 Places April Trail Ride Third Saturday Travel through southern Wayne County and lunch on the banks of Butler Creek. Phone: 931-724-4885 July 4th of July Celebration Includes a horseshoe tournament. Waynesboro City Park Waynesboro, TN Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 September Collinwood Old Timer's Day Labor Day weekend Country cooking, arts and crafts, antique car show, and helicopter rides. Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Labor Day Trail Ride Trade fair, arts and crafts, plus Bull-A-Rama and bull riding. Phone: 931-724-4885 Buffalo River Canoeing and fishing. Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Buffalo River Trail Ride Guided horse rides, canoeing, horseshoes, fishing, and more. Bring your own horse. Highway 13 P.O. Box 591 Waynesboro, TN 38485 Phone: 931-722-9170 Clifton Founded in 1840, this town served as a center of the pig iron industry. Several historic buildings still stand in the community. Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Clifton Ferry One of the last fully operational ferries in Tennessee, it connects Wayne and Decatur counties. Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 124 Clifton Motel, Museum, and Putt-Putt Golf Highway 114 Clifton, TN 38425 Phone: 931-676-3632 Collinwood Railway Depot The railroad and iron business provided growth to this town, founded in 1913. The 1913 railroad depot still stands. Depot Street Collinwood, TN Cumberland Presbyterian Church Established in 1854, this is the oldest church in Wayne County that has been in continuous use. Highway 13 North Waynesboro, TN Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Eagle Creek Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Natchez Trace Parkway A late 18th- and early 19-th century, route from New Orleans to Tennessee and other areas. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Wayne County. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ © 2003 The Notgrass Company Tennessee Fitness Spa Located on property that features a natural double-span bridge and other interesting formations. Tours are available. Accessibility is limited. Natural Bridge Road Waynesboro, TN Phone: 800-235-8365 Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 T. S. Stribling Museum T. S. Stribling of Clifton addressed several social issues in his early 20th-century works. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1933 for The Store. This museum contains pictures, newspaper articles, and memorabilia from his life and career. 300 East Water Street Clifton, TN 38425 Phone: 931-676-3678 Waynesboro Established in 1821, this county seat was named for Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne. Phone: 931-722-9022 or 931-722-3277 Visitor Information Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Wayne County Courthouse Waynesboro, TN Phone: 931-722-9022 Wayne County Tourism Phone: 931-722-3277 Treasures and More on Highway 64 This free brochure highlights attractions in five counties along the Alabama border. Phone: 931-722-9022 WEAKLEY COUNTY - DRESDEN Events Spring Fiddlestick Extravaganza Greenfield, TN Phone: 731-235-3131 Tennessee Iris Festival Dresden, TN Phone: 731-364-3787 May Sharon Springtime Festival Sharon, TN Phone: 731-364-3787 September Friends of Big Cypress Tree Festival Third weekend Civil War encampment and reenactments, arts and crafts, live music, and nature shows. Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area Greenfield, TN Phone: 731-235-2700 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cypress/festival.htm Tator Town Special Gleason, TN Phone: 731-648-5506 Places Bean Switch Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-423-5725 Big Cypress Tree State Natural Park Big Cypress was Tennessee's first designated natural area. Visitors can observe many types of animals throughout the year.The "big cypress" that gives the area its name was 175 feet tall, and the circumference at its base was 40 feet. Lightning struck the tree in 1976, and it has deteriorated since. 297 Big Cypress Road Greenfield, TN 38230 Phone: 731-235-2700 Fax: 731-235-3810 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cypress/ Maness Swamp Refuge Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-749-5587 Obion River Wildlife Management Area Phone: 731-749-5587 Tennessee Soybean Festival Music, food, quilt and car shows, and more. Free admission. Martin, TN Phone: 731-587-4750 or 731-364-3787 E-mail: [email protected] Website: weakley.aeneas.net/ ~martin/soybean/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide University of Tennessee Museum & Archives An exhibit about school history and other exhibits. Free admission. University Street Martin, TN 38238 Phone: 731-587-7545 E-mail: [email protected] Website: fmc.utm.edu/museum/ C. E. Weldon Public Library In addition to other resources, this library has a homeschooling center. 100 Main Street Martin, TN 38237 Phone: 731-587-3148 E-mail: [email protected] Website: weakley.aeneas.net/ ~martin/library/ West Tennessee Agricultural Pavilion Hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Martin, TN Phone: 731-587-7258 Visitor Information Weakley County Chamber of Commerce 114 West Maple P.O. Box 67 Dresden, TN 38225 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.weakley.aeneas.net/chamber Websites: Martin, Tennessee weakley.aeneas.net/~martin/ 125 © 2003 The Notgrass Company WHITE COUNTY - SPARTA Events Sparta Ampitheater The city of Sparta sponsors two free concerts here each month. Liberty Square Sparta, TN Phone: 931-836-3248 or 931-836-8096 E-mail: [email protected] June Martha White-Lester Flatt Hometown Memorial Festival Sparta, TN Places Bridgestone/Firestone Wildlife Management Area The Caney Fork River meanders through this area that contains a variety of wildlife. Free admission. Eastland Road Phone: 931-738-7306 or 931-836-3552 Burgess Falls State Natural Area Enjoy hiking past three progressively larger waterfalls. 4000 Burgess Falls Drive Sparta, TN 38583-8456 Phone: 931-432-5312 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/burgess/ Rock House This house was built in the late 1830s as a "stage stop" for travelers. Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and several Tennessee governors stopped here. Hours limited. Free admission. U.S. Highway 70 Sparta, TN Phone: 800-869-0761 or 931-836-3552 E-mail: [email protected] Scott's Gulf Bicentennial Wilderness Recreation Area Canoeing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, hiking, riding, climbing, and caving. Sparta, TN Phone: 800-869-0761 or 931-836-3552 E-mail: [email protected] South Carter Street Riverfront Park Trailhead for the greenway trail along the Calfkiller River. South Carter and West Bockman Way Sparta, TN Phone: 931-836-3248 Sunset Rock On U.S. Highway 70, east of Sparta, Sunset Rock offers a panoramic view of the plateau and valley. Virgin Falls Pocket Wilderness Virgin Falls is formed by an underground stream that emerges from a cave, drops 110 feet, and enters another cave. Overlooks and other streams and caves are on this trail maintained by the paper and forest product company Bowater. Trail maps are available from Bowater: Bowater Calhoun Woodlands Operations Calhoun, TN 37309-0188 Website: www.bowater.com/paper.html Visitor Information Sparta/White County Chamber of Commerce 16 West Bockman Way Sparta, TN 38583 Phone: 800-869-0761 or 931-836-3552 Fax: 931-836-2216 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sparta-chamber.net Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Center Hill Lake Resource Manager Lancaster, TN 38569 Phone: 615-858-3125 WILLIAMSON COUNTY - FRANKLIN April Events March Irish Confederate Memorial Service Lotz House Museum Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-6533 Main Street Festival Fourth weekend Crafts, food, and entertainment in downtown Franklin. Free admission. Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-9924 Website: www.historicfranklin.com May Franklin Rotary Club Rodeo Third weekend Jim Warren Park Franklin, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 126 Heritage Foundation Town & Country Tour of Homes First weekend Franklin, TN Herb Fair Fourth weekend Carter House Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-1861 PearFest Parade, arts and crafts, games, and other activities. Brentwood, TN © 2003 The Notgrass Company Tennessee Renaissance Festival Each weekend Live jousting, rides, games, jugglers, and musicians on the grounds of the Castle Gwynn. 2124 Newcastle Road Arrington-Triune, TN 37014 Phone: 615-395-9950 E-mail: [email protected] Website: members.tripod.com/tennrenfest/ Thompson Station Festival Second weekend Thompson Station, TN June Symphony on the Lawn Second Sunday Carnton Plantation Franklin, TN Phone: 615-794-0903 July Bluegrass on the Harpeth Franklin, TN Nolensville Charity Horse Show Fourth Saturday Recreation Center Nolensville, TN August Summer Camp and Southern Folklife Festival Carnton Plantation Franklin, TN Phone: 615-794-0903 Military Artifacts Exhibit Carter House Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-1861 Franklin Jazz Festival First weekend Traditional jazz, Dixieland, and Big Band. Free admission. Franklin, TN Phone: 615-790-7094 Website: www.historicfranklin.com October Fairview Nature Fest First weekend Nature-related arts and crafts, exhibits, workshops, food, and entertainment. Fairview Nature Park Phone: 615-799-1101 or 615-799-2250 November Battle of Franklin Memorial March Lotz House Museum Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-6533 Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin November 30 Carnton Plantation Franklin, TN Phone: 615-794-0903 December Christmas at Carnton Carnton Plantation Franklin, TN Phone: 615-794-0903 Carter House Candlelight Tour of Homes First weekend Includes historic homes, churches, and other buildings. Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-1861 Dickens of a Christmas Second weekend Carolers in Victorian costumes, living windows of craft demonstrations, strolling minstrels, theater productions, and more. Free admission. Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-9924 Website: www.historicfranklin.com Places The Art Dept. Features the artwork of Marvin Stalnaker with an emphasis on the Civil War period through 1900, including military and home scenes. Free admission. 348 Main Street Franklin, TN Phone: 615-794-0332 E-mail: [email protected] Boiling Springs Indian Mound A ceremonial Indian mound dating back perhaps 2,000 years. Moores Lane Brentwood, TN Historic Brentwood Tour of Homes Second weekend Brentwood, TN Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 127 Bowie Nature Park Fifteen miles of multi-use trails, fishing lakes, and special programs. Free admission. Turn off Highway 100 onto Bowie Road Fairview, TN Phone: 615-799-5544 or 615-799-2484 E-mail: [email protected] Brentwood Contains numerous historic homes, churches, and other buildings. Carnton Plantation This site includes an antebellum mansion, smokehouse, slave cabin, springhouse, and a large Confederate cemetery. The house served as a hospital during the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Free admission to cemetery. 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-794-0903 Website: www.carnton.org Carter House A museum, video, and guided tours describe the Battle of Franklin, which raged around this house in 1864. Over 1,000 bullet holes are visible on the site. 1140 Columbia Avenue P.O. Box 555 Franklin, TN 37065-0555 Phone: 615-791-1861 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.carter-house.org Cotton Port Built shortly after 1811 with handmade brick. The original smokehouse is also on the site. Old Smyrna Road Brentwood, TN Crockett Park Includes a farmhouse from the 1830s. Crockett Road Brentwood, TN Phone: 615-371-2208 Fort Granger Union troops built this earthen fort using local labor. Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked it twice, and it played a role in the 1864 Battle of Franklin. Wooden walkways and interpretive markers allow visitors to learn about its history. 109 3rd Avenue South Franklin, TN Phone: 615-791-3217 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Franklin All 15 blocks of Franklin's historic downtown feature restored 19thcentury buildings. Free brochure. Franklin, TN Phone: 615-790-7094 or 615-794-1225 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.historicfranklin.com Franklin Masonic Lodge Built in 1823, this is the first known three-story building in Tennessee. 2nd Avenue across from City Hall Franklin, TN Haley-Jaqueth Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-781-6622 Heart and Hands Features artists producing crafts such as pots, baskets, dolls, paintings, and wood objects. Free admission. 342 Main Street Franklin, TN Phone: 615-794-2537 E-mail: [email protected] Holly Tree Gap A two-lane road between Murray Lane and Franklin Road that follows an old trail. Brentwood, TN James-Ben: Studio and Galleries Rotating exhibitions, a working jewelry studio, and art classes and demonstrations. Free admission. 335 A Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-791-8721 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.citysearch.com/ nas/jamesbengallery/ Lotz House Museum This museum features a large collection of artifacts from the 1860s and 1870s relating to the War Between the States and the Old West. 1111 Columbia Avenue Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 888-746-3898 or 615-791-6533 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lotzhouse.org Maryland Manor Built in 1941-42 on a site that became a leading horse farm. Maryland Way Brentwood, TN McPhail Office Used by Union generals as a headquarters, this office now serves as a visitor information center. 209 East Main Franklin, TN Phone: 615-790-0378 Midway In the 1800s, this house marked the commonly acknowledged midpoint between Franklin and Nashville. Lysander McGavock and five generations of his descendants lived in the house. Country Club Drive Brentwood, TN Mooreland Mansion Construction on this house began in 1838. 7100 Executive Center Drive Brentwood, TN Namaste Acres Barn, Bed & Breakfast Hiking and horseback trails. Bring your own horse. 5436 Leipers Creek Road Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-791-0333 Fax: 615-591-0665 E-mail: [email protected] Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail Over twenty miles of trails including portions of the historic Natchez Trace. 5335 Old Highway 96 Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-790-9323 Fax: 615-790-9323 Website: www.nps.gov/natt/ Natchez Trace Parkway In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, settlers in the Ohio River Valley were floating their produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. They sold their flatboats for lumber, and the path now known as the Natchez Trace provided a good route back home. The introduction of steamboats encouraged return travel by river, and the Trace lost much of its traffic. Historic sites, trails, and picnic areas are located along the Natchez Trace, which passes through Williamson County. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 Website: www.nps.gov/natr/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 128 Peacock Hill Country Inn Horse trails. Bring your own horse. 6994 Giles Hill Road College Grove, TN 37046 Phone: 800-327-6663 or 615-368-7727 Sneed Road Cedar Glade State Natural Area Tennessee Antebellum Trail A 90-mile self-driving tour of 54 historic sites, plantations, and Civil War battlefields in Davidson, Williamson, and Maury counties. A free map guide and discounted tickets to the nine sites that have admission charges are available. 5700 Main Street P.O. Box 877 Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: 800-381-1865 or 931-486-9055 Visitor Information Williamson County Convention and Tourism Bureau P.O. Box 156 Franklin, TN 37065 Phone: 800-356-3445 or 615-794-1225 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.williamsoncvb.org Downtown Franklin Association P.O. Box 807 Franklin, TN 37065-0807 Phone: 615-790-7094 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.historicfranklin.com Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 5211 Maryland Way, Suite 1080 Brentwood, TN 37027 Phone: 615-373-1595 Fax: 615-373-8810 Website: www.brentwood.org Brentwood Historical Commission P.O. Box 788 Brentwood, TN 37027 City of Fairview P.O. Box 69 Fairview, TN 37062 Phone: 615-799-5544 or 615-799-2484 Fax: 615-799-1383 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fairview-tn.org Website: Williamson County Government www.williamson-tn.org © 2003 The Notgrass Company WILSON COUNTY - LEBANON Events Cumberland University Jazz Festival Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Phone: 800-467-0562 or 615-444-2562 March String Band Music Weekend Cedars of Lebanon State Park Lebanon, TN Phone: 615-443-2769 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cedars/events.htm April Wildflower Pilgrimage Tours and workshops highlight the flowers and geology of the Cedar Glades. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Lebanon, TN Phone: 615-443-2769 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cedars/events.htm Middle Tennessee Native American Indian Pow Wow Music, dance, foods, and crafts from various tribes. Ward Agricultural Center Lebanon, TN Phone: 615-444-1787 or 615-444-4899 Watertown Hoedown Second Saturday Country, bluegrass, and gospel music. Watertown, TN November Tellabration Weekend before Thanksgiving Participants around the world gather in their communities for a time of storytelling. Mt. Juliet, TN Phone: 615-449-8347 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tellabration.org December Christmas in the Country First Saturday Tour of old and new homes. May Civil War Days Third Saturday Demonstrations and memorabilia displays. Watertown, TN July CedarFest Bluegrass, clogging, square dancing, and buck dancing competitions. Free admission. Lebanon, TN Phone: 800-789-1327 or 615-453-9655 Watertown Jazz Festival Second Saturday Professional jazz musicians from Middle Tennessee. Watertown, TN Phone: 615-237-0270 Fall Cruzin' the Cumberland The Music City Queen Riverboat provides dinner and sightseeing cruises. Phone: 800-789-1327 or 615-453-9655 Places Andrew Jackson Historical Trail John C. Hibbett first developed this twelve-mile trail as an Eagle Scout Project in 1977. The printed guide will take you on an area history tour. Mt. Juliet-West Wilson Historical Society P.O. Box 337 Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Cedars of Lebanon State Park This park contains the largest red cedar forest in the country, and it is named after the dense cedar forest that existed in the Biblical land of Lebanon. The Merritt Nature Center contains exhibits on geology and natural features of the park. 328 Cedar Forest Road Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 615-443-2769 Fax: 615-443-2793 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/ parks/cedars/ September Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 129 Chapel Playhouse The historic Picketts Chapel houses a community theatre group. Lebanon, TN Phone: 615-449-2787 David Campbell Gravesite Campbell served as a Captain of the Virginia militia at the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780 Leeville Church Cemetery Fiddler's Grove Historical Village This village consists of original buildings and buildings reconstructed from original materials. Visit a general store, log cabin, doctor's office, jail, bank, post office, granary, blacksmith shop, petting barn, church, school, and law office. Ward Agricultural Center 945 East Baddour Parkway Lebanon, TN Phone: 615-443-2626 Haley's Farm A 100-year-old working farm. Group tours available by appointment. Phone: 615-237-3318 Heydel Fine Arts Center Features theatrical and musical performances, as well as art displays. Cumberland University Phone: 800-467-0562, ext. 1180 or 615-444-2562, ext. 1180 Website: www.cumberland.edu/vct/vct4.html Ju-Ro Stables Horseback riding for beginners and experts. 7149 Cairo Bend Road Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone/Fax: 615-449-6621 E-mail: [email protected] Lebanon Take a driving tour of historic buildings and sites in Lebanon. Phone: 800-789-1327 or 615-444-5503 Old Hickory Wildlife Management Area and Lock 5 Refuge Phone: 615-444-6673 Percy Priest Wildlife Management Area Phone: 615-459-2188 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Tanasi: A Native AmericanVillage A recreated Indian community. Ward Agricultural Center 945 E Baddour Pkwy. Lebanon, TN Phone: 615-443-2626 Vesta Cedar Glade State Natural Area Vine Cedar Glade State Natural Area Wilson County Museum Also known as the Fessenden House, this post-Civil War home offers a look at life in Wilson County. Free admission. 236 West Main Street Lebanon, TN Phone: 800-789-1327 or 615-453-9655 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 130 Visitor Information Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce 149 Public Square Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: 615-444-5503 Wilson County Tourism Phone: 800-789-1327 or 615-453-9655 © 2003 The Notgrass Company SUGGESTED FIELD TRIPS FOR EACH UNIT Unit 1 God Made Tennessee – Part 1 Visit one or more of the sites listed in the Nature, Science, and Technology section beginning on page 149. Or just go out in your backyard and enjoy what God has created! Unit 2 God Made Tennessee – Part 2 Here is a list of farms, museums, and other field trips related to farming and food production. County Anderson Bedford Bledsoe Bradley Cocke Crockett Davidson Franklin Gibson Giles Hardeman Lauderdale Lawrence County Loudon Marshall McMinn Place Caleb Crosby Threshing Barn Museum of Appalachia Tennessee Walking Horse Museum Oren Wooden & Family Apple House Apple Valley Orchard Kyle Carver Orchards Cotton Museum Tennessee Agricultural Museum Robinson's Apple Orchard & Bakery Crenshaw Christmas Tree Farm & Barn West Tennessee Agricultural Museum Ardmore Cheese Factory Ames Plantation Anderson's Fruit Farm Summar's Tomato Patch Halls Gin Company Duck River Orchard & Country Store Meigs Monroe Montgomery Obion Polk Roane Robertson Sevier Shelby Trousdale Unicoi Warren Wilson Place Sweetwater Valley Farm Valley Farm Mayfield Dairy Mouse Creek Nursery Cross Creek Farm Agri-Culture Trail Bentwood Farms Llamas Lucky Pine Herb Farm Apple Hollow Farm Sango Mills Flippen's Hillbilly Farm Agri-Culture Trail Bacon Ridge Trail Robin's Nest Orchard & Gift Shop The Apple Barn & Cider Mill Agricenter International We're Nuts Pecan Company, Inc. Living History Museum of Trousdale County Apple Orchards Nurseries Haley's Farm Unit 3 Native Tennesseans See the list of Native American culture sites and events on page 146. Unit 4 European Explorers and Settlers in Tennessee County Carter Cocke Hancock Place Carter Mansion Faubion Cemetery Melungeons Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide County Montgomery Washington 131 Place "As the River Flows" River Center Exhibit Tipton-Haynes Historic Site © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 5 Settlers in Middle Tennessee County Davidson Place Fort Nashborough Mansker's Station Path of the Longhunter Tour Unit 6 From the American Revolution to Statehood County Anderson Carter Cheatham Claiborne Cocke Davidson Greene Hawkins Jackson County Jefferson Knox Place Lenoir Pioneer Museum Mary McKeehan Patton Grave Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Sheltering Rock Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Marvel Low House Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Swaggerty Fort Bowen-Campbell House Historic Greenville District (State of Franklin) Nathanael Greene Museum Rogersville Historic District Fort Blount and Williamsburg Site Montgomery Roane Sullivan Sumner Wilson Place Dandridge Blount Mansion James White Fort Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead Ramsey House (Swan Pond) Sevier Station Fort Southwest Point E. W. King House (King's Mountain Marker) Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Rocky Mount Living Museum Fort Bledsoe Historic Park Rock Castle David Campbell Gravesite Unit 7 Exploring Faith in Tennessee See the Religion section on page 144. County Bedford Blount Claiborne Cocke Maury Place Webb School Sam Houston Schoolhouse Speedwell Academy Newport Grammar School Athenaeum Rectory Sam Houston Schoolhouse in Maryville, Tennessee, where Houston taught in the early 1800s. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 132 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 8 The Times of Andrew Jackson Natchez Trace Parkway - Davidson, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Wayne, and Williamson County Bledsoe Bradley Cheatham Cocke Davidson Dickson Hickman Greene Hardeman Hawkins Jefferson Lewis County Madison Place Bridgman House Hair Conrad Cabin Log House Gilliland/O'Dell House The Hermitage Travellers Rest Charlotte Gordon House Dickson-Williams Mansion Little Court House The Pillars Hale Springs Inn Hawkins County Courthouse McSpaddon House Blackburn Farmstead and Pioneer Museum Meriwether Lewis Monument and Park Marshall Maury Maury Moore Robertson Sevier Shelby Sumner Warren Washington Williamson Place Dunlap-Williams Log House Museum of Early America Baird-Welch House Berlin Historic District Lairdland Farm Log Cabin Marymont Hamilton Place Oaklawn Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House White House Library and Museum The Old Mill and Restaurant Davies Manor Cragfont Wynnewood Black House Chester Inn Cotton Port Unit 9 Native Tennesseans Leave Their Homeland The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail passes through these counties: Benton, Bledsoe, Bradley, Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Hamilton, Hardin, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Meigs, Montgomery, Perry, Rhea, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Van Buren, and Warren County Bradley Meigs Monroe Polk Place Red Clay State Historical Park Cherokee Memorial Park Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Fort Marr Nancy Ward Gravesite County Sullivan Sumner Place Bristol Sign Rock Castle U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center The Birthing Tree Midway Fiddler's Grove Historical Village Unit 10 The Value of Land County Clay Davidson Fentress Montgomery Rutherford Place Free Hill(s) Community Bicentennial Mall State Park Allardt Collinsville Post House Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village Geographic Center of Tennessee Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Warren Williamson Wilson 133 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 11 Travel and Trade County Anderson Bedford Benton Benton Blount Cheatham Davidson Decatur Dickson Dyer Franklin Giles Hamilton Hardin Houston Knox Lauderdale Lewis Place Oliver Springs Railroad Depot Tennessee Walking Horse and Eastern Railroad Benton-Houston Ferry Shipwreck of the Tennessee River Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum Harpeth Scenic River & Narrows Historic Area General Jackson Showboat Tennessee Central Railway Museum Clifton Ferry Cumberland Furnace Montgomery Bell State Park Newbern's Depot Cowan Railroad Museum Lynnville Railroad Museum Chattanooga Choo Choo Ooltewah Railroad Station Southern Belle Riverboat Tennessee Valley Railroad Musuem Saltillo Ferry Wayne Jerrolds Riverfront Park Betsy Ligon Park and Walking Trail Ferry at Danville Star of Knoxville Riverboat Railroad Park Hohenwald Depot Metal Ford Trails County Madison Marion Marshall McMinn Montgomery Montgomery Perry Putnam Rhea Robertson Shelby Stewart Sullivan Sumner Wayne Wayne White Place N.C. & St. L. Depot and Railroad Museum Ketner's Mill Belfast Depot Louisville and Nashville Depot and Railroad Museum Niota Depot L & N Train Station Queen of Clarksville Riverboat Cedar Grove Iron Furnace Cookeville Depot Museum Spring City Depot Ridgetop Museum Germantown Depot Heritage Railroad and Memphis Transportation Museum Train Display Memphis Queen Line Riverboats Memphis Transportation Museum Cumberland City Ferry Long Island of the Holston (Wilderness Road) Train Station The Hancock House Clifton Clifton Ferry Collinwood Railway Depot Rock House Unit 12 The Times of James K. Polk County Blount Cocke Davidson Franklin Gibson Greene Grundy Hamblen Hardeman Hardin Hawkins County Jefferson Place Sam Houston Schoolhouse Pinehurst Belle Meade Plantation Belmont Mansion Tennessee State Capitol (Polk's Grave) Polly Crockett Gravesite Davy Crockett Cabin Gibson County Courthouse (Crockett Statue) Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Beersheba Springs Hotel Crockett Tavern Museum Polk Cemetery Saltillo Historic District Crockett Spring Park Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Lauderdale Lawrence Marshall Maury Sumner Williamson 134 Place Jefferson County Museum (Crockett's Marriage Bond) Wardlaw Steele Home David Crockett Cabin and Museum David Crockett State Park Lawrenceburg Public Square (Crockett Statue & Mexican War Monument) Palmetto Farm Swaim House Elm Springs James K. Polk Home Rattle & Snap St. John's Church Rose Mont Mooreland Mansion © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 13 The Brewing Storm County Cheatham Cocke Davidson Knox Lincoln Loudon Maury McMinn Montgomery Rhea County Shelby Place Cheatham County Courthouse Bell/Eisenhower House Yett/Ellison House Tennessee Antebellum Trail Baker-Peters House Bagley House Bed & Breakfast The Crosseyed Cricket Antebellum Home Tours Tennessee Antebellum Trail Woodlawn Smith-Trahern Mansion Broyles Darwin House Stewart Sullivan Sumner Washington Williamson Place Magevney House Mallory-Neely House Slavehaven/Underground Railroad Museum The Homeplace 1850 Exchange Place Hazel Path First Abolitionist Publications Marker Carnton Plantation Tennessee Antebellum Trail Unit 14 Civil War Military Battles County Bedford Cheatham Claiborne Coffee Davidson Dickson Dyer Franklin Giles Greene Grundy Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Henderson Place Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Civil War Railroad Civil War Fortifications Beech Grove Confederate Cemetery Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Fort Negley Civil War Railroad Strahl Memorial Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Sam Davis Trail & Museum General John Morgan Mounument Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Battles for Chattanooga Museum Chattanooga Veterans Administration National Cemetery Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Lookout Mountain's Point Park Tennessee Civil War Museum Battle of Davis Bridge Site Big Hill Pond State Park Cherry Mansion (Ulysses S. Grant) Shiloh's Civil War Relics and Museum Shiloh National Military Park Battle of Parker’s Crossroads Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide County Humphreys Knox Lauderdale Madison Marshall Maury McNairy Montgomery Moore Pickett Rutherford Shelby Stewart Trousdale Williamson 135 Place Civil War Railroad Civil War Fort Johnsonville State Historic Park Bethel Civil War Cemetery Fort Pillow State Park Britton Lane Battlefield Boyhood Home of Nathan Bedford Forrest Spring Hill Battlefield Big Hill Pond State Park Fort Defiance Tullahoma Campaign Driving Tour Affair at Travisville Site Sam Davis Home Stones River National Battlefield Fort Germantown Fort Donelson National Battlefield and Cemetery Fort Henry Surrender House/Dover Hotel The Battle of Hartsville Driving Tour Carter House/Battle of Franklin Fort Granger McPhail Office © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 15 Everyday Life During the Civil War County Bedford Cheatham Claiborne Greene Haywood Henderson Place Blockade Runner Civil War Sutlery Sycamore Mills Abraham Lincoln Museum Cumberland Presbyterian Church Felsenthal Lincoln Collection Cotton Patch Restaurant County Knox Maury Montgomery Rutherford Washington Williamson Place Confederate Memorial Hall Mabry-Hazen House Rippavilla Emerald Hill Oaklands Historic House Museum Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Lotz House Museum Unit 16 A Time of Reconstruction County Cocke Davidson Greene Hardeman Humphreys County Jefferson Loudon Maury Moore Place Newport City Hall Jubilee Hall Andrew Johnson Library and Museum Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Hardeman County Court House Nolan House Bed & Breakfast Obion Place Glenmore Mansion National Campground Ashwood Rural Historic District Moore County Courthouse (Confederate Monument) Monument of Unknown Confederate Dead Unit 17 The End of a Century County Anderson Bedford Cannon Carter Cocke Davidson Dickson Fayette Franklin Gibson Grainger Grundy Lewis Lincoln County Madison Place Coal Creek Miner’s Museum Bell Buckle Ledford Mill & Museum Readyville Mill Doe River Covered Bridge Stokely Home Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (Working Farm) The Parthenon Old Spencer Mill Somerville Town Square Falls Mill & Country Store Trenton Teapot Museum Tate's Springs South Cumberland State Recreation Area Cane Creek Grist Mill Wilhelm Tellplatz City Park Elk Yarn Mill Old Cowan Plantation Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Marion Marshall Montgomery Moore Morgan Polk Roane Sullivan Warren 136 Place Casey Jones Village Electro Chalybeate Well South Cumberland State Recreation Area Robert Harris House at Silver Creek Montgomery County Courthouse Poston Building Ledford Mill & Museum Moore County Courthouse Historic Rugby Ocoee Whitewater Center (Old Copper Road) Cornstalk Heights Historic District Harriman Heritage Museum Rockwood Fairmount Area Walking Tour H. P. King Co. Shelby Street Station Falcon Manor © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 18 The Beginning of a New Century County Bedford Carter Claiborne Cocke Cumberland Davidson Dyer Fentress Giles Henderson Hickman County Lawrence Lewis Place Walking Horse Hotel & Shops Roan Mountain State Park (Miller Homestead) Hensley Settlement "Christy" Boarding House and Mission Site Mimosa Manor Crossville Depot (Sgt. York) Pioneer Hall Museum War Memorial Building (Sgt. York's Uniform) Emerson E. Parks Covered Bridge Lenox Bridge Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Giles County Courthouse Hinson Springs Centerville Public Square Lincoln Macon Madison Marshall Overton Perry Polk Roane Robertson Sequatchie Sevier Van Buren Place Loretto Milling Company Brown's Variety Store Gordonsburg Fayetteville Bed & Breakfast Red Boiling Springs Wolfe Communications Dixie Theatre Overton County Courthouse (World War I Cannon) Bromley Hotel Reliance Harriman Heritage Museum Adams Museum Dunlap Coke Ovens Park Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Shockley House Inn Unit 19 The Roaring Twenties County Davidson Hamilton Knox Lawrence Marshall McMinn County Obion Rhea Place Cheekwood Rock City Gardens Tennessee Theater James D. Vaughan Museum Ladies Restroom Gem Theater Shelby Sullivan Place Masquerade Theatre Rhea County Courthouse and Museum Scopes Trial Sites Tour Orpheum Theatre Confederate Soldier Memorial Unit 20 Hard Times in the Thirties County Anderson Carter Cheatham Clay Cumberland Davidson Grainger Hamilton Hardin County Johnson Loudon Place Bull Run Steam Plant Norris Dam State Park & Norris Lake Watauga and Wilbur Dams Cheatham Lake and Dam Cordell Hull's First Law Office Dale Hollow Lake Cumberland Homesteads Tower Museum Old Hickory Lock and Dam Cherokee Lake & Dam Racoon Mountain Pumped Storage Project Pickwick Landing State Park Tennessee River Waterway Museum Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Monroe Pickett Rhea Smith Stewart Sullivan Sumner Tipton 137 Place Butler Museum Fort Loudon Dam and Lake Melton Hill Dam & Lake Cherokee National Forest Tellico Ranger Station Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum Watts Bar Dam Center Hill Lake Cordell Hull Lake Cumberland Fossil Plant South Holston Dam U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center The Ruffin Theater © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 21 A World at War – Part 1 County Montgomery Williamson Place Fort Campbell Military Reservation Maryland Manor Unit 22 A World at War – Part 2 County Anderson Shelby Place Oak Ridge Mud Island River Park (Memphis Belle) Unit 23 The 50s – Rights, Rocketships, and Rock 'n' Roll County Cheatham Coffee Franklin Knox Marion Maury County Montgomery Place Stratton's Arnold Engineering Development Center & Arnold Air Force Base Oldham Theatre Mt. Zion Baptist Church Opera House Lumpy's Malt Shop Sevier Shelby Place Fort Campbell Military Reservation Roxy Regional Theatre Elvis Museum Graceland Sun Studio Unit 24 The 60s and 70s – A Cultural Revolution County Hamilton Lewis McNairy Montgomery County Sevier Place National Memorial for the Unborn The Farm Buford Pusser Home and Museum Buford Pusser Sherrif's Office Fort Campbell Military Reservation Shelby Place Carbo's Smoky Mountain Police Museum (Buford Pusser) Mason Temple Church of God in Christ (King's Last Speech) National Civil Rights Museum (Lorraine Motel) Unit 25 Tennessee at 200 County Davidson Knox Knox Lauderdale County Montgomery Place Bicentennial Mall State Park Sunsphere Museum World's Fair Park & Festival Center Lauderdale County Courthouse Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Pickett Sumner 138 Place Fort Campbell Military Reservation Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum Cold Springs School and Museum (Bicentennial Memorabilia) © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 26 Tennessee Government County Anderson Carroll Davidson Dickson Franklin Knox County Lincoln Overton Sevier Place Oliver Springs Railroad Depot (Fire Engines) Gordon Browning Museum Governor's Executive Residence Tennessee State Capitol Frank G. Clement Birthplace Hundred Oaks Castle Blount Mansion Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead Shelby Sumner Place Cahoots Governor A.H. Roberts Law Office Carbo's Smoky Mountain Police Museum Beale Street Police Museum Fire Museum of Memphis Oaklawn Gardens Trousdale Place Unit 27 Tennessee Cultures See the list of Cultural Sites & Events on page 145. County Davidson Montgomery Place Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum Cumberland RiverWalk (International Flags) Unit 28 Tennessee Sports and Music See the Sports list on page 146 and the Music list on page 141. Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 139 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Unit 29 Tennessee Lifestyles See the list of historic churches on page 144. County Carroll Cheatham Cocke Davidson Dyer Fentress Franklin Giles Grundy Hamilton Hardeman Hawkins Place Billy O. Williams Museum Harpeth Clock and Quilt Company Old Stokely Brothers Headquarters Rhyne Clock Company Hatch Show Print Nashville Arena Nashville Toy Museum Ryman Auditorium Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel TNN: The Nashville Network Museum of Magic & History Cumberland Mountain General Store Mark Twain Park Old Jail Museum (Dinah Shore) American Home Entertainment Museum Milky Way Farms Soda Pop Junction Dutch Maid Bakery Coolidge Park Innovative Miniatures and Museum Tennessee Pewter Factory Rogersville Printing Museum Hickman County Jefferson Knox Lauderdale Lawrence Sumner Wayne Tarkington's General Store Place Frances Hodgson Burnett Cabin Site Haley Heritage Square Alex Haley House Museum Coca-Cola Palace Museum Granny's TV Network Peregrine International Museum of Scouting J. C. Tate General Store Saturn Welcome Center Trew's General Store Thomas Drugs Nissan Factory Scott's Choo Choos A. Schwab Dry Goods Store Flashback Libertyland The Pyramid S.Y. Wilson & Co. Netherland Inn Log Cabin Children's Museum Paramount Center for the Arts Trinity Music City USA T. S. Stribling Museum County Shelby Sullivan Washington Your County Place Memphis Kingsport, Bristol Johnson City Your Town Loudon Marshall Maury McMinn Robertson Rutherford Sequatchie Shelby Sullivan Unit 30 Tennessee Today and Tomorrow County Davidson Hamilton Knox Madison Montgomery Place Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville Jackson Clarksville Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 140 © 2003 The Notgrass Company THE SUBJECT GUIDE The Arts Music County Bedford Benton Bradley Campbell Cocke Davidson Dickson Hamilton Hawkins Haywood Hickman Humphreys Johnson Knox County Lawrence Place Louvin Brothers Museum Patsy Cline Memorial Lee University School of Music Programs Bluegrass Get-Togethers The Front Porch Grace Moore Birthplace Hillbilly's Music Barn Mountain Musicrafts Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Gibson Bluegrass Museum Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry Museum Great Performances at Vanderbilt Jubilee Hall Kitty Wells/Johnny Wright Family Country Junction Lipscomb University School of Music Programs Music Row Music Valley Wax Museum Nashville Chamber Orchestra Nashville Symphony Series Performing Arts Series Texas Troubadour Theatre Willie Nelson and Friends Showcase Museum Grand Old Hatchery The Mountain Opry Archie Campbell Tourism Complex Sleepy John Estes House Wild Onion Ridge Music Heritage Park Grinder's Switch (Minnie Pearl) Loretta Lynn's Ranch Old Time Music Cradle of Country Music Walking Tour Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Montgomery Putnam Rhea Roane Rutherford Sevier Shelby Sullivan Sullivan Sumner Union Washington White 141 Place James D. Vaughan Museum Tennessee Valley Jamboree Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Bryan Fine Arts Center Curly Fox Museum Bradbury Community Club Center for Popular Music Dollywood (Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum) Beale Street Blues Museum Beale Street Historic District Gibson Guitar Memphis Graceland Lindenwood Concerts Memphis Music Hall of Fame Memphis Symphony Orchestra Raoul Wallenberg Overton Park Shell Sun Studio W. C. Handy Home Museum Birthplace of Country Music Museum & Tour Country Music Monument & Mural Kingsport Renaissance Center Old-Time Jam Sessions Tennessee Ernie Ford Home Johnny Cash Museum Randy's Record Shop Trinity Music City USA Roy Acuff Union Museum & Library Beechwood Music Center Johnson City Symphony Orchestra Sparta Ampitheater © 2003 The Notgrass Company Fine Art County Anderson Blount Blount Bradley Coffee Coffee Cocke Davidson Dickson Franklin Gibson Hamilton Hardin Knox Lauderdale Maury McMinn Montgomery Place Oak Ridge Community Art Center & Museum of Fine Arts K Collection of Catherine Girard Lee Roberson Gallery Cleveland Creative Arts Guild Manchester Arts Center Tullahoma Fine Arts Center/Regional Art Museum Joan Beaver Studio Aaron Douglas Gallery The Arts Company Belmont Mansion Carl Van Vechten Gallery of Art Cheekwood Cumberland Gallery Frist Center for the Visual Arts The Gallery at Watkins Institute In the Gallery Local Color Gallery Opryland Hotel Collections The Parthenon Sarrat Gallery at Vanderbilt University Tennessee Arts Commission Gallery The Ultimate Gallery Upper Room Chapel and Museum Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery The Renaissance Center University Gallery West Tennessee Regional Art Museum Bluff View Art District C. C. Bond Gallery George Ayers Cress Gallery of Art Houston Museum of Decorative Arts Hunter Museum of American Art The In-Town Gallery River Gallery and Sculpture Garden Savannah Art Guild Gallery Armstrong-Lockett House Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture Joseph B. Wolffe Gallery Knoxville Museum of Art University of Tennessee Gallery Concourse Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Moore Putnam Rhea Rutherford Sevier Shelby Sullivan Sumner Unicoi Washington Williamson Wilson 142 Lauderdale Council of Arts Gallery Maury County Arts Guild Tennessee Wesleyan College Gallery Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Mabel Larson Art Gallery Trahern Gallery Country By Nature Bryan Fine Arts Center Eldridge Art Gallery Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts Robert A. Tino Gallery Art Museum of the University of Memphis The Children's Museum of Memphis Delta Axis Contemporary Arts Center Dixon Gallery and Gardens Germantown Community Theatre Gallery Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Memphis College of Art National Ornamental Metal Museum Peabody Place Museum & Gallery Rainbow Works Woodruff-Fontaine House/Lee House Allandale Mansion Bristol Art Guild & Gallery King College Kingsport Art Guild Kingsport Renaissance Center Meadowview Regional Art Collection Up Against the Wall Gallery Virginia Intermont College Fine Arts Gallery Bradford-Berry House Monthaven Mansion Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens Hands On! Regional Museum Johnson City Area Arts Council & Fine Art Gallery Slocumb Galleries The Art Dept. Heydel Fine Arts Center © 2003 The Notgrass Company Folk Arts and Crafts County Anderson Bedford Blount Cannon Cheatham Cocke Coffee Cumberland DeKalb Dickson Fentress Grundy Hamilton Hawkins Haywood Hickman Jackson Knox Lauderdale Lawrence County Macon Place Appalachian Arts Craft Shop Greenwich Village Mall James-Ben Gallery The Upstairs Gallery at the Mall Bell Buckle Crafts Earthtide Gallery Arts Center of Cannon County Off Our Rocker Comfort Pottery Deerfoot Quilts Foothills Crafts Polly Page's Mountain Crafts Appalachian Center for Crafts Five Rivers Creative Gallery Mountaineer Craft Center Mountain Lake Glassworks Sculpture in Wood Horsin' Around Carving School Main Street Studio and Gallery Mindfield Hickman County Public Library (Art Displays) Freestone Pottery The Candy Factory and Victorian District Art Mall Amish Country Galleries Dutch Country Bakery & Deli Granny's Welcome Center Mama J's Cabin Place Maury McMinn McNairy Monroe Montgomery Moore Overton Putnam Sevier Sullivan Sumner Unicoi Williamson Little House Crafts Newberry & Sons Chairs Wildwoods Folk School Accents and Antiques Ashwood Pottery Artist Alcove Hockaday Broom Museum and Gift Shop Coker Creek Crafts Gallery Tellico Arts Center Overcast Pottery The Lynchburg Pottery & Gift Gallery Court Square Emporium Cookeville Arts Center Silver Point Gallery Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Old Mill Village The Rustic Shop & Cooper's Gem Mine Bradford-Berry House Monthaven Mansion Rick Murray - Woodturner Stegall's Pottery & Crafts Gallery Heart and Hands James-Ben: Studio and Galleries Theater & Dance Many cities have community playhouses that produce quality work. Look in the listings for your county and surrounding counties. Here are a few of the more prominent performance halls and organizations. To avoid unpleasant surprises, ask questions about content if you are unsure about the suitability of a performance for your family. County Cumberland Davidson Hamilton Knox Montgomery County Shelby Place Cumberland County Playhouse Nashville Ballet Nashville Opera Association Tennessee Performing Arts Center Chattanooga Theatre Centre City Ballet of Knoxville Knoxville Opera Company Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Sullivan Washington 143 Place Ballet Memphis Germantown Performing Arts Centre Opera Memphis Orpheum Theatre Bristol Ballet Company Kingsport Association of Dance Arists Kingsport Guild of Ballet Kingsport Inter City Ballet Johnson City Ballet © 2003 The Notgrass Company Religion Historic Churches County Cocke Davidson Franklin Giles Greene Hamilton Knox Lauderdale Lawrence Loudon County Marshall Place Harned's Chapel Church Oven Creek Methodist Church Salem Lutheran Church & Cemetery Capers Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church All Saints' Chapel Church of the Messiah First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church Cumberland Presbyterian Church Shiloh Baptist Church Wiley United Methodist Church Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church Mt. Olive Baptist Church Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rogers Memorial Baptist Shiloh Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church St. Joseph Church Martel Methodist Church Maury McMinn Montgomery Overton Putnam Roane Robertson Shelby Sumner Warren Wayne Place Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cornersville Methodist Church Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church of Petersburg Verona Methodist Church St. John's Church St. Peter's Episcopal Church Zion Presbyterian Walnut Grove Methodist Church St. Peter A.M.E. Church Alpine Christ Church Presbyterian and School Algood United Methodist Church Post Oak Springs Christian Church Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Red River Baptist Church St. Michael's Church Collins Chapel CME Church Hendersonville Presbyterian Church Key Stewart Methodist Church Old Philadelphia Church Cumberland Presbyterian Church Museums and Gardens County Davidson Hamilton Jefferson Sevier Shelby Place Disciples of Christ Historical Society and Museum Upper Room Chapel and Museum Siskin Museum of Religious and Ceremonial Art Biblical Gardens Christus Gardens Biblical Resource Center and Museum Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 144 © 2003 The Notgrass Company Culture African and African American County Davidson Hamilton Haywood County Knox Place Aaron Douglas Gallery In the Gallery Jubilee Hall Sankofa-African Heritage Museum Chattanooga African-American Museum & Research Center/Bessie Smith Hall Mary Walker Historical & Educational Foundation The African Roots Museum Lauderdale Madison Shelby Place Beck Cultural Exchange Center Haley Heritage Square Alex Haley House Museum Bethlehem Cemetery W. G. L. Rice Memorial Park Wolfe Communications Beale Street Blues Museum Blues City Cultural Center National Civil Rights Museum W. C. Handy Home Museum The following counties host events related to African and African-American history and culture: Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Lauderdale, Shelby Amish and Mennonite Clay, Fentress, Lawrence, and Perry Counties have communities of Amish or Mennonites. These religious groups share many of the same customs, and they produce a variety of foods and crafts. Appalachian County Anderson Blount Cocke Knox Sevier Washington Place Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge Museum of Appalachia Cades Cove Visitors Center & Museum Smoky Mountain Information Center Gateway Regional Visitor Center Laurel House Theatre and Jubilee Center Dollywood Center for Appalachian Studies & Services The following counties host events related to Appalachian history and culture: Anderson, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Hawkins, Morgan, Sullivan. Cajun Rutherford Manuel's Cajun Country Store Chinese Shelby Peabody Place Museum & Gallery Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 145 © 2003 The Notgrass Company The following counties host events related to these European cultures: European County Henry Morgan Sevier Sullivan Place Eiffel Tower Historic Rugby Heidelberg Restaurant Highlander Dinner Theatre Stone Castle (Bristol Municipal Stadium) British Celtic French German Greek Irish Italian Scottish Scots-Irish Swiss Ukranian Western European Claiborne, Morgan Davidson Henry Davidson, Fentress, Henry, Montgomery Knox Houston, Humphreys, Shelby Davidson, Shelby Rutherford, Sevier, Sullivan Claiborne Grundy Davidson Williamson Japanese Monroe Tennessee Meiji Gakuin Culture Enrichment Center Native American County Bradley Cheatham Coffee Hamilton Hardin Madison County Meigs Monroe Polk Place Cherokee Chieftain Red Clay State Historical Park Mound Bottom Historic Site Old Stone Fort State Park Audubon Acres & MacLellan Island Sanctuary Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark Tennessee River Musuem Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park Putnam Shelby Williamson Wilson Place Cherokee Memorial Park Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Fort Marr Nancy Ward Gravesite The Standing Stone Chucalissa Boiling Springs Indian Mound Tanasi: A Native American Village The following counties host events related to Native American history and culture: Bradley, Coffee, Carter, Davidson, Hickman, Knox, Lauderdale, Madison, Meigs, Monroe, Putnam, Wilson Sports County Davidson Hardeman Knox Loudon Montgomery Polk Shelby Place Golf House Tennessee National Bird Dog Museum Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Eagle's Wings Archery Pro Shop Clarksville-Montgomery County Museum (Wilma Rudolph) Ocoee Whitewater Center (1996 Olympics) U.S.A. Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 146 © 2003 The Notgrass Company History Ancient County Davidson Knox Sevier Shelby Sullivan Washington The Parthenon Place The Parthenon (Greek) Frank H. McClung Museum (Egypt) Christus Gardens (Biblical) Art Museum of the University of Memphis (Egypt) Biblical Resource Center and Museum (Biblical) Bays Mountain Park Museum of Ancient Brick General History County Benton Bradley Cannon Carroll Clay Cocke Coffee Davidson Franklin Gibson Giles Greene Grundy Hamblen Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Hawkins Haywood County Henry Place Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center Museum Center at 5ive Points Robert Mason Historical Museum Billy O. Williams Museum Huntingdon Historical Museum Clay County Museum Newport/Cocke County Museum Arrowheads to Aerospace Museum Mitchell Museum Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel Tennessee Library and Archives Tennessee State Museum Old Jail Museum West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Historical Museum Giles County Historical Society and Museum Old Graveyard Memorial Park Doak House Museum Nathanael Greene Museum Old Brown Museum Rose Center Chattanooga Regional History Museum National Knife Museum National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History Tennessee Riverpark Ames Plantation Savannah Historic District and Trail Tennessee River Musuem Tennessee River Waterway Museum Wayne Jerrolds Riverfront Park Archie Campbell Tourism Complex Haywood County Museum West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center Wild Onion Ridge Music Heritage Park Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Humphreys Jackson Jefferson Johnson Knox Lauderdale Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Loudon Macon Marshall Maury 147 Place Henry County Courthouse Paris-Henry County Heritage Center Enochs Grist Mill & Museum Humphreys County Museum Loretta Lynn's Ranch World O' Tools Museum Granville Museum Jackson County Museum Jefferson County Museum Johnson County Museum Beck Cultural Exchange Center East Tennessee Historical Society Museum Farragut Folklife Museum Frank H. McClung Museum Gateway Regional Visitor Center Knoxville Academy of Medicine Museum Museum of East Tennessee History Old Gray Cemetery Volunteer Landing Volunteer State Veterans Hall of Honor Murray Hudson's Antiquarian Books and Maps Veterans' Museum Old Jail Museum Ralph J. Passarella Memorial Museum Lewis County Museum Fayetteville/Lincoln County Museum Carmichael Inn Museum Lenoir City Museum Old Lenoir City Hall Galen School Museum Key Park Marshall County Historical Museum Mt. Pleasant/Maury Phosphate Museum © 2003 The Notgrass Company County McMinn McNairy Meigs Monroe Montgomery Moore Obion Perry Polk Roane Robertson Rutherford Sevier Place Englewood Textile Museum Furs to Factories Heritage Trail McMinn County Living Heritage Museum McNairy County Historical Museum Meigs County Historical Museum Furs to Factories Heritage Trail Museum from the Past Sweetwater Heritage Museum Vonore Heritage Museum "As the River Flows" River Center Exhibit Clarksville-Montgomery County Museum Goodwin's General Museum Moore County Historic Jail Museum Dixie Gun Works Obion County Museum Mousetail Landing State Park Ducktown Basin Museum Furs to Factories Heritage Trail Bethel Cemetery Roane County Museum of History and Art Adams Museum Bell School Antique Mall and Museum Greenbrier Museum Port Royal State Historic Park Robertson County Historical Museum Bradley Academy Guinness World of Records Museum Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum Sevier County Heritage Museum Sevierville Historic Walking Trail Smoky Mountain Knife Works Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide County Shelby Stewart Sullivan Sumner Tipton Trousdale Unicoi Washington Wayne Weakley Wilson 148 Place Bartlett Museum/Gotten House Collierville Elmwood Cemetery Finn Navy Aviation Ordnance Museum Hunt-Phelan Home Memphis Pink Palace Museum Mud Island River Park Rachel H. K. Burrow Museum Wonders: The Memphis International Cultural Series Dover Cemetery Bays Mountain Park E. W. King House Estelle Carmack Bandy Children's Musuem Netherland Inn/Boatyard Complex Museum Veteran's Memorial Cold Springs School and Museum Sumner County Museum Westmoreland Library & Historic Museum Tipton County Museum Trousdale County Museum Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens Unicoi County Heritage Museum B. Carrol Reece Museum Discover Jonesborough's Laterns & Legends Tour Discover Jonesborough's Times & Tales Tour Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum Museum at Mountain Home Clifton Museum University of Tennessee Museum & Archives Andrew Jackson Historical Trail Wilson County Museum © 2003 The Notgrass Company Nature, Science, and Technology Nature Centers and Museums County Anderson Humphreys Knox Lake McNairy County Rutherford Place Children's Museum of Oak Ridge Blue Creek Nature Center East Tennessee Discovery Center Frank H. McClung Museum Ijams Nature Center National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Museum Coon Creek Science Center Shelby Sullivan Waterfalls Caves County Anderson Dickson Grundy Hamilton Maury Monroe Montgomery Putnam Robertson Sevier Sullivan Warren Place Children's Discovery House Museum Lichterman Nature Center Bays Mountain Park Stacy Grayson Memorial at Steel Creek Park Steele Creek Park & Nature Center Place Hill Cave Great Ruskin and Jewel Caves Wonder Cave Raccoon Mountain Crystal Caverns Southport Saltpeter Cave Lost Sea Dunbar Cave Old City Cave Bell Witch Cave Forbidden Caverns Appalachian Caverns Bristol Caverns Cumberland Caverns County Coffee Hickman Fentress Hamilton Hancock Lewis Marion Putnam Rhea Place The Honey House (Bee Hives) Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Tennessee Wildlife Center Warner Park Zoo National Bird Dog Museum Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Knoxville Zoological Gardens Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge The Elephant Sanctuary Lewis County Museum (Exotic Trophy Mounts) Cypress Grove Natural Park (Raptor Center) County Maury Obion Putnam Van Buren White Place Rutledge Falls Jackson Falls Colditz Cove Northrup Falls Ruby Falls Elrod Falls Fall Hollow Foster Falls Burgess Falls Laurel and Snow Falls Stinging Fork Falls Fall Creek Falls Virgin Falls Animals County Cheatham Davidson Hamilton Hardeman Haywood Henry Humphreys Knox Lauderdale Lewis Madison Robertson Sevier Shelby Stewart Sumner Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 149 Place Monsanto Ponds Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Wilson's North American Wildlife Museum BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption/Holding Facility Cedar Ridge Petting Zoo & Exotic Animals Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo Wilson's North American Wildlife Museum Memphis Zoo The Peabody Ducks St. Nick Farm and Zoological Park Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Land Between the Lakes (Elk & Bison) Flick's Exotic Petting Farm © 2003 The Notgrass Company Aquatic Life County Anderson Bedford Benton Bradley Clay Hamilton Monroe Overton Sevier Unicoi Plants Place Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery Normandy Fish Hatchery Birdsong Resort (Pearl Farm) The Aquatic Wildlife Company Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery Tennessee Aquarium Pheasant Fields Fish Rearing Pools Deep Valley Trout Farm Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Erwin National Fish Hatchery County Anderson Bledsoe Blount Davidson Hamilton Knox McMinn Shelby Unicoi Place University of Tennessee Aboretum Catherine's Garden Hedgewood Gardens Opryland Hotel Indoor Gardens Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Armstrong House W.P. Toms Memorial Gardens Sunshine Hollow Tennessee Dixon Gallery and Gardens Memphis Botanic Garden Oaklawn Gardens Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens Planetaria County Davidson Dickson Knox Shelby Stewart Sullivan Place Cumberland Science Museum The Renaissance Center East Tennessee Discovery Center Memphis Pink Palace Land Between the Lakes Bays Mountain Park Science & Technology Transportation County Anderson County Coffee Davidson Coffee Davidson Dickson Hamilton Roane Rutherford Shelby Smith Stewart Washington Place American Museum of Science and Energy Bull Run Steam Plant East Tennessee Technology Park Overlook Arnold Engineering Development Center & Arnold Air Force Base Cumberland Science Museum and Sudekum Planetarium The Renaissance Center Challenger Learning Center Creative Discovery Museum Oak Ridge National Laboratory Children's Discovery House Museum The Children's Museum of Memphis Cordell Hull Dam Cumberland Fossil Plant Hands On! Regional Museum Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Grundy Hamblen Hamilton McMinn McNairy Moore Sevier Shelby 150 Place Beech Staggerwing Museum Music Valley Car Museum Nashville Carriage Service Old Stone Bridges Rose Center International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Swift Air Museum Gas Station Museum C & R Buggy Tours Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum Smoky Mountain Car Museum Carriage Tours of Memphis Main Street Trolley Memphis Transportation Museum © 2003 The Notgrass Company National Recreation Areas Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - Fentress, Morgan, Pickett Cherokee National Forest - Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, McMinn, Monroe, Polk, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Blount, Cocke, Sevier Obed National Wild and Scenic River - Morgan Land Between the Lakes - Stewart Appalachian Trail This National Scenic Trail stretching from Maine to Georiga passes along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee, through Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Sevier, and Unicoi Counties. Horseback Riding The following counties have companies that provide guided or unguided horse rides (and some llama hikes). Some companies rent horses, others do not. Benton Blount Carroll Cheatham Clay Cocke Cumberland Davidson Fentress Franklin Greene Humphreys Johnson Lincoln Marshall Polk Putnam Scott Sevier Sullivan Sumner Wayne Williamson Wilson Canoeing and Whitewater Rafting The following counties have companies that provide various levels of canoeing or whitewater rafting. Carter Cheatham Cocke Davidson Fayette Humphreys Lewis Lincoln Morgan Perry Polk Robertson Scott Sequatchie Unicoi Wayne White Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 151 © 2003 The Notgrass Company State Parks Tennessee State Parks contain a variety of natural and historical attractions. Recreation activities at each park vary, but you will often find hiking and biking trails, boat rentals, and horseback riding. Especially during the summer, many of the parks feature special interpretive tours and nature programs. Contact the park for specific information. County Anderson Benton Bledsoe Campbell Carter Cheatham Chester Coffee Cumberland Davidson DeKalb Dickson Fentress Franklin Greene Grundy Hamblen Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Henderson Henry County Humphreys Knox Lake Lauderdale Lawrence Madison Park Norris Dam State Park & Norris Lake Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Cove Lake State Park Indian Mountain State Park Roan Mountain State Park Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Harpeth Scenic River & Narrows Historic Park Chickasaw State Park Old Stone Fort State Park Cumberland Mountain State Park Bicentennial Mall State Park Long Hunter State Park Radnor Lake State Natural Park Edgar Evins State Rustic Park Montgomery Bell State Park Pickett State Park and Forest Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Tims Ford State Park Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park South Cumberland State Recreation Park Panther Creek State Park Booker T. Washington State Park Harrison Bay State Park Big Hill Pond State Park Pickwick Landing State Park Natchez Trace State Park Paris Landing State Park Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Marshall McNairy Montgomery Morgan Overton Perry Pickett Polk Putnam Robertson Rutherford Shelby Sullivan Sumner Union Van Buren Warren Weakley Wilson 152 Park Johnsonville State Historic Park House Mountain State Park Reelfoot Lake State Park Fort Pillow State Park David Crockett State Park Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park Henry Horton State Park Big Hill Pond State Park Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area Standing Stone State Park Mousetail Landing State Park Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum State Park Pickett State Park Hiwassee River State Park & Ocoee River Burgess Falls State Natural Park Port Royal State Historic Park Long Hunter State Park Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park T. O. Fuller State Park Warrior's Path State Park Bledsoe Creek State Park Big Ridge State Park Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park Rock Island State Park Big Cypress Tree State Natural Park Cedars of Lebanon State Park © 2003 The Notgrass Company State Natural Areas Natural Areas are generally less developed than State Parks. They are designed primarily for hiking and enjoying the animals and plants. The following counties have one or more Natural Areas, a few of which are also State Parks. Bledsoe Cannon Carter Claiborne Coffee Cumberland Davidson Dickson Fayette Fentress Franklin Grundy Hamilton Hardin Hawkins Jackson Knox Lake Lauderdale Lewis Marion Montgomery Morgan Obion Pickett Polk Putnam Rhea Rutherford Scott Sevier Shelby Sullivan Sumner Van Buren Warren Weakley White Williamson Wilson Wildlife Management Areas The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) manages over eighty Wildlife Management Areas in the state. Most of them are open for hunting and trapping in season with certain regulations. At other times, they may be open for hiking and animal observation. The following counties contain one or more of these areas. Contact the TWRA or the phone number listed for details on a specific area. Always be alert when you are in hunting areas. Anderson Bedford Benton Blount Bradley Campbell Carroll Cheatham Chester Cocke Coffee Crockett Cumberland Davidson Decatur DeKalb Dyer Fayette Franklin Gibson Grainger Greene Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Henderson Henry Hickman Jackson Jefferson Johnson Knox Lake Lauderdale Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Lawrence Lincoln Madison Marion Maury McMinn Meigs Monroe Montgomery Moore Morgan Obion Overton Pickett Rhea Roane Robertson 153 Rutherford Scott Sevier Shelby Smith Stewart Sumner Trousdale Union Wayne Weakley White Williamson Wilson © 2003 The Notgrass Company ANNUAL EVENTS BY MONTH January County Carter Davidson Hamilton County Knox Event Hardin's Rangers Garrison at Fort Watauga Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Chet Atkins' Musicians Days Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans Twelfth Night Celebration Enchanted Garden of Lights Lake Lawrence Rutherford Sevier Shelby Event Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River Wilderness Wildlife Week Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February County Carter Davidson Hardeman Lake Lawrence County McMinn Meigs Event Company of Overmountain Men Garrison at Fort Watauga Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Ukrainian Eggs and Seasonal Art Displays National Field Trials Championship/Bird Dog Championship Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Montgomery Roane Sevier Shelby Sullivan Event Gospel Explosion Cherokee Indian Heritage and Sandhill Crane Viewing Days Celebration of Quilts George Washington's Birthday Celebration Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival Tennessee Black Heritage Festival Tennessee Literary Festival March County Bedford Bradley Cumberland Davidson Fentress County Houston Lake Event Daffodil Day Ocoee Story Fest Fireside Tales Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Living History Encampment "Telling Her Story" Sundays President Andrew Jackson's Birthday Ukrainian Eggs and Seasonal Art Displays Victorian Easter Alvin C. York Shooting Match Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Lawrence McMinn Montgomery Roane Sevier Shelby Williamson Wilson 155 Event Irish Celebration Deep Swamp Canoe Trip Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival Old Time Fiddlers' Championship Tennessee Quarter Horse Show Mountain Quiltfest St. Patrick's Day Celebration Irish Confederate Memorial Service String Band Music Weekend © 2003 The Notgrass Company April County Anderson Benton Blount Carter Cheatham Cumberland Davidson Dickson Dyer Fentress Giles Greene Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Henderson Henry Knox Lauderdale County Lawrence Event Red Bud Festival Old Time Bluegrass & Fiddler's Championship Dogwood Arts Festival Peter's Hollow Egg Fight Cheatham Wildlife Trail Rides Walk on the Wildside Depot Days and Fine Arts Festival Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series Shelby Mustang Car Club Show Ukrainian Eggs and Seasonal Art Displays Victorian Easter Wildflower Fair Spring Wildflower Festival Taste of Town Blue Cap Gospel Singing Dogwood Festival History Week and Round-Up Walking Horse Show Civil War Encampment Spring Blossoms Historic Homes Tour Living History Demonstration Savannah Art Guild Civil War Art Display West Tennessee Fiddlers' Contest and Barbecue World's Biggest Fish Fry Dogwood Arts Festival Smoky Mountain Quilt Show & Competition Civil War Living History Lewis Loudon Macon Marion Maury Montgomery Moore Morgan Obion Perry Polk Rutherford Sevier Shelby Sullivan Sumner Unicoi Union Warren Washington Wayne Williamson Wilson Event Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot David Crockett Spring Festival Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Show Loudon County Dogwood Festival People's Choice Art Exhibit National Cornbread Festival Mule Day Mid-South Jazz Festival Spotted Horse Show Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Ridgemont Spring Heritage Days Wildflowers Nature Hike Ramp Tramp Festival Cannonsburgh Pioneer Day Charlie Daniels Rodeo Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival Crossroads Music Exposition Wetland Walk Spring Festival Spring Garden Fair Hendersonville Arts Festival Historic Cragfont Pilgrimage Pilgrimage of Homes Spring Musical Fiddlers and Fiddleheads Festival Big Ridge Wildflower Walks Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Appalachian Antique Farm Show Trail Ride Main Street Festival Wildflower Pilgrimage May County Anderson Bedford Benton Bledsoe Blount Bradley Carter Cocke Coffee County Cumberland Event Mayfest Historic Bell Buckle Homecoming Moon Pie Festival Spring Fun Walking Horse Show Spring Festival Lady Slipper Weekend Townsend Spring Festival and Old Timers Day Evening Shade Summer Concert Series Miller Homestead Saturdays Wildflower Tours and Birdwalks Ramp Festival Fine Arts Festival Flintknapping Workshop Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Davidson Dickson Fayette Gibson 156 Event Herb and Medicinal Plant Walk Concerts in the Park Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series Colonial Fair Edgefield Tour of Homes Living History Encampment Rural Life Festival Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Old Timer's Day Cunningham Bluegrass Festival Spring Music Festival Trenton Teapot Festival West Tennessee Strawberry Festival © 2003 The Notgrass Company County Giles Greene Hamblen Hamilton Hardeman Henderson Henry Hickman Humphreys Jackson Jefferson Knox Lake Lawrence Lewis Macon Madison McMinn McNairy Montgomery County Moore Morgan Event Nifty 50s Celebration Railroad Days Walking Horse Show Iris Festival Memorial Day Program International Festival SpringFest Bessie Smith Traditional Dixieland Jazz Festival Kaleidoscope Children's Festival Nightfall Concert Series River Reunion and Artist Walk Spring Blossoms Historic Hardeman County Month Family Fun Days Puryear Day Miracle Day East Hickman Indian Pow-Wow Civil War Living History Camp & Grand Ball Poke Sallet Festival Memorial Day Jamboree Plowin' Day and Spring Festival Strawberry Festival American Indian Celebration and Pow Wow Greek Festival Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Rare Breed Livestock, Miniature, and Pet Expo Pontoon Boat Cruises Swamp Tromp Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Summer Adventures Tennessee Valley Jamboree Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Show County Music Extravaganza Show & Shine Antique/Classic Car Show Forked Deer River Festival Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival Swift National Fly-In/Airshow Bluegrass in the Campground Buford Pusser Festival Summer in the Park Main Street MusicFest Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Spring Homecoming Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Polk Putnam Rhea Roane Rutherford Sevier Shelby Smith Stewart Sullivan Sumner Warren Washington Weakley Williamson Wilson 157 Event Spring in the Hollow Bluegrass & Gospel Music Festival Festival of British and Appalachian Culture Ocoee Rodeo Bluegrass and Crafts Festival Tennessee Strawberry Festival Hooray for Harriman Spring Concert Living History Days Lone Star World Championship Rodeo Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Show Days on the Farm Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games Music and Arts Festival Smoky Mountain Balloons and Bluegrass Junior College Baseball World Series Memphis in May International Festival Wetland Walk Classic Car Show Illumination Ceremony Ceremony Honoring Veterans Appalachian Trade Festival Triangle Jazz Party Wildflower Days Wooly Days Strawberry Festival Aviation Day May Day Celebration Spring Blossom Steam Train Specials Spring Doin's Civil War Reenactment Springfest Sharon Springtime Festival Franklin Rotary Club Rodeo Heritage Foundation Town & Country Tour of Homes PearFest Tennessee Renaissance Festival Thompson Station Festival Herb Fair Civil War Days © 2003 The Notgrass Company June County Anderson Bedford Bledsoe Cannon Carter Cheatham Chester Claiborne Cocke Coffee Cumberland Davidson Giles Greene Hamilton Hardin Henderson Fayette Jefferson Johnson Knox Lake Lawrence County Lawrence Event Spring Heritage Festival Bell Buckle Flea Market Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival Spring Horse Show Gassaway Homecoming Covered Bridge Festival Jim & Jesse's Bluegrass Festival Miller Homestead Saturdays Native American Festival Nature Discovery Week Rhododendron Festival Summer Concert Series Kingston Springs Garden Tour Frontier Days Folk Fest and Heritage Days Bluegrass Jam Dulcimer and Harp Convention R. A. Bright's Professional Rodeo Smoky Mountain Antique Engine & Tractor Show Paul Pyle Dulcimer Festival Concerts in the Park Balloon Classic Celtic Music Festival Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series International Country Music Fan Fair Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Horseless Carriage Days Old Time Bluegrass Festival & Craft Fair Old Timer's Day Saddle Club Rodeo Mosheim Fun Fest Nightfall Concert Series River Reunion and Artist Walk Riverbend Festival Long Hunter Rendezvous Gospel Music Festival Battle of Parker's Crossroads Reenactment and Living History Demonstration Music in the Park Chestnut Hill Horse Show Trade Days Festival Kuumba Festival Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Statehood Day Celebration Pontoon Boat Cruises Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Lewis Loudon Macon Maury McNairy Montgomery Moore Perry Polk Putnam Roane Rutherford Sequatchie Sevier Shelby Smith Stewart Sumner Tipton Union Warren Washington White Williamson 158 Event Summer Adventures Summertown Bluegrass Festival Tennessee Valley Jamboree Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Show Tennessee Walking Horse Show Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival Hillbilly Day Walking Horse and Racking Show Jazz in June Cars for Kids Log Roll and Raft Race Summer in the Park Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Frontier Days Fishing Day Rodeo Kids Fishing Day Poppy Festival Fishing Rodeo Living History Days National Barrel Horse Association State Finals Exchange Club Horse Show Sam Davis Home Civil War Show and Sale Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival Horse Show American Eagle Festival Germantown Charity Horse Show Juneteenth Celebration Memphis Italian Festival Wetland Walk Summerfest Sunset on the Square Concert Series Civitan Horse Show Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival Gordonsville Fun Festival Heritage Sunday Golden Fleece Festival Rock Castle Big Band Concert Rose Mont Renaissance Wynnewood Celebration Walking Horse Show Free Fishing Day Junior Fish-A-Thon SummerFest Dottie West Music Fest Music on the Square Martha White-Lester Flatt Hometown Memorial Festival Symphony on the Lawn © 2003 The Notgrass Company July County Anderson Bedford Benton Cannon Carter Carter Cumberland Davidson DeKalb Dickson Fentress Franklin Gibson Giles Grainger Greene Grundy Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Humphreys Knox Lake Lauderdale County Lawrence Event July 4th Celebration and Anvil Shoot Country Fair Great Celebration Mule Show Summer Song Festival Woodbury Horse Show Butterfly Count "The Wataugans" Outdoor Drama Summer Concert Series Miller Homestead Saturdays Concerts in the Park Celebration of Culture Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series Living History Encampment Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree Dickson County Farm Tour Dickson Saddle & Bridle Club Horse Show White Bluff Festival and Fiddlers Contest Bluegrass Festival Chicken Festival Fentress County Horse Show Sewanee Music Festival Doodle Soup Festival Dyer Station Celebration No-Till Field Day Walking Horse Show Tomato Festival Bluegrass and Gospel Music Fest Buffalo Run Cruise-In Horse Show Grundy Swiss Historical Society Festival Nightfall Concert Series Pops in the Park River Reunion and Artist Walk Lions Club Horse Show Civil War Encampment and Fireworks Display National Catfish Derby Tennessee River Bluegrass Festival St. Patrick Irish Picnic and Homecoming Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Pontoon Boat Cruises Tomato Festival Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Lewis Macon Marshall Maury McNairy Montgomery Moore Morgan Overton Polk Rhea Roane Robertson Rutherford Sevier Shelby Sullivan Van Buren Washington Wayne Williamson Wilson 159 Event Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Summer Adventures Tennessee Valley Jamboree Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Show Oak Grove Fish Fry Folk Medicine Festival Rawhide World Champion Rodeo Invitational Tractor Pull Athenaeum Girls School Summer in the Park Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Walking Horse Show Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion Pioneer Days Miner's Homecoming Scopes Trial Play and Festival Spring City Car Show and Craft Fair Independence Day at the Fort Living History Days Roane Riverfest Celebration Tennessee-Kentucky Threshermen's Show Trash and Treasures Civil War Encampment Uncle Dave Macon Days Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Heritage Days Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Wetland Walk Sunset on the Square Concert Series Folklife Festival Fun Fest Fun Fest Farm Fest Raid on the Watauga Mountain Homecoming East Tennessee Toy Market Show and Sale Historic Jonesborough Days Celebration Music on the Square 4th of July Celebration Bluegrass on the Harpeth Nolensville Charity Horse Show CedarFest Watertown Jazz Festival © 2003 The Notgrass Company August County Bledsoe Bradley Cannon Carter Clay Cocke Coffee Crockett Hickman Cumberland Davidson DeKalb Dickson Fentress Gibson Giles Greene Hamblen Hamilton Henderson County Event 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Cherokee Days of Recognition Red Apple Days Summer Concert Series Miller Homestead Saturdays Homecoming Days Christy Mission Homecoming Flintknapping Workshop West Tennessee Cotton Festival Middle Tennessee Gem & Mineral Show 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Concerts in the Park Americana Summer Sampler Craft, Folk Art, and Antique Show Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society Concert Series Log Jam Lights Along the Cumberland Charlotte Festival 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Jamestown Jamboree International Washer Pitchin' Contest Ardmore Crepemyrtle Festival Vaudeville Days at the Reid Theater Davy Crockett Celebration Davy Crockett Birthday Celebration 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Nightfall Concert Series River Reunion and Artist Walk Natchez Days National Championship Rodeo Parker's Crossroads Racking Horse Show Steer Wrestling Competition Johnson Knox Lake Lauderdale Lawrence Lewis Loudon Marshall McNairy Montgomery Moore Overton Pickett Roane Robertson Sequatchie Sevier Shelby Tipton Union Warren Washington Williamson Bluegrass Down on the Farm Mountain Heritage Days & Rodeo Festival Old Butler Days Old Time Fiddler's Convention Artfest Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Tennessee State Racking Horse Show Pontoon Boat Cruises Halls AirSho Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot David Crockett Days Summer Adventures Tennessee Valley Jamboree Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Show Smoky Mountain Fiddler's Convention Belfast Walking Horse Show Summer in the Park Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Spotted Horse Show Antique Car Show 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale Living History Days Bell Witch Bluegrass Competition 450 Mile Highway 127 Corridor Outdoor Sale World Premiere Gospel Concert Wetland Walk Brighton Reunion Bluegrass Music Festival "Fire on the Mountain" Gospel Concert Viola Valley Homecoming and Festival Appalachian Fair Music on the Square Quiltfest Franklin Jazz Festival Military Artifacts Exhibit Summer Camp and Southern Folklife Festival Event September County Bedford Benton Event Quilt Walk Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Tennessee River Folklife & Music Festival Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide County Bledsoe Blount 160 Event Mountaineer Folk Festival Country Fair Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day © 2003 The Notgrass Company Cannon Cornbread and Beans Days Lincoln County Carroll Carter Claiborne Cocke Cumberland Davidson Dyer Fayette Fentress Giles Greene Grundy Hamilton Hardin Hawkins Henderson Henry Hickman Jefferson Johnson Knox Lake Lawrence Lewis Event Heritage Festival Fall Festival Overmountain Victory Trail Celebration and March Fort Watauga Knap-In Summer Concert Series Miller Homestead Saturdays Chester County Barbecue Festival Fall Bluegrass Jam Labor Day Celebration Concerts in the Park African Street Festival Bowen House Vintage Auto Expo Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series Hermitage Harvest Fair Italian Street Fair Living History Encampment Tennessee State Fair Newbern Depot Days Fayette County Cotton Festival Muddy Pond Molasses Stir-Off Old Timers Day Music Festival Iron Horse Picnic PACE Antique Car Show Baileyton Celebration Mountaineer's Day Nightfall Concert Series Saltillo River Day Sunset Symphony Riverfront Festival Antique Tractor Show Labor Day Weekend Eiffel Tower Day and Balloon Festival Pioneer Days Duck River Music & Arts Festival Coble Homecoming "Agri-Culture" Molasses Festival Bluegrass Rally in the Valley Artfest Boomsday Governor John Sevier Days Colonial Festival Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Smoky Mountain Jam Tennessee Valley Fair Pontoon Boat Cruises Roundhouse Music Reunion Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Tennessee Valley Jamboree Summer Adventures Lewis County Saddle Club Horse Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide County Macon Madison Marion Maury McNairy Monroe Montgomery Morgan Obion Overton Putnam Rhea Roane Rutherford Scott Shelby Stewart Sullivan Tipton Union Van Buren Warren Washington Wayne Weakley Wilson 161 Show Pumpkin Patch Festival Event Antique Car Show Archaeofest Whitwell Labor Day Celebration Majestic Middle Tennessee Fall Tour Broomcorn Festival Jammin’ Jamboree Summer in the Park Sequoyah Festival & Pow Wow Trade Faire Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Riverfest Historic Rugby Pilgrimage Pontotoc Festival National Rolley Hole Marble Tournament Fall Fun Fest Middle Tennessee Antique Tractor Show Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Labor Day Fall Festival Harriman Street Festival Living History Days Pioneer Power Days Sorghum Festival Winfield Appalachian Dumpling Festival Bartlett Celebration Chickasaw Bluffs Appreciation Day Germantown Festival International Goat Days Festival Mid-South Fair Wetland Walk Harvest Celebration and Trades Fair River Days Fall Folk Arts Festival Old Time Fiddlers and Bluegrass Festival Celebrate Munford Heritage Day Festival Falling Water Festival Mountaineer Folk Festival Warren County Fair (Recreation of Pioneer McMinnville) Music on the Square Picnic in the Park Pops Concert Times of the Tiptons Collinwood Old Timer's Day Labor Day Trail Ride Friends of Big Cypress Tree Festival Tator Town Special Tennessee Soybean Festival Middle Tennessee Native American © 2003 The Notgrass Company Watertown Hoedown Indian Pow Wow October County Anderson Bledsoe Campbell Cheatham Claiborne Cocke Cocke Cumberland Davidson Dickson Fayette Fentress Gibson Giles Greene Hamblen Hamilton Hardeman Hawkins Haywood Henderson Henry Hickman Jefferson Johnson Knox Lake Lauderdale Lawrence Lewis Event Coal Miners Reunion Fall Color Boat Trips Tennessee Fall Homecoming Fall Colors Weekend Wild Foods Day Fall Fest Oktoberfest Scots-Irish-English Days Newport Harvest Street Festival On Cosby Festival and Drama Concerts in the Park Pioneer Day on the Mountain Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Cheekwood Summer Music Series Civil War Re-enactment Fall Music Festival Living History Encampment Music and Molasses Festival NAIA Pow Wow and Fall Festival Oktoberfest Southern Festival of Books Cumberland Furnace Fall Festival Architectural Treasures of Fayette County Bacara's Oktoberfest Great Pumpkin Festival & Weigh-Off Muddy Pond Molasses Stir-Off Davy Crockett Days Celebration Antique Tractor and Machinery Show Milky Way Festival Battle of Blue Springs Civil War Re-enactment Mountain Makins' Festival Celebration of Fine Crafts Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival Fall Foliage Southern Folk Festival Cultural Resource Field Day Tennessee Forest Festival Heritage Days Mount Carmel Fall Festival Brownsville Blues Fall Festival Possum Festival Octoberfest Auto Show "Agri-Culture" Old Time Saturday Story-Telling Festival Cranberry Festival Artfest Head of the Tennessee Regatta Pontoon Boat Cruises Choctaw Indian Festival Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Oktober Heritage Festival Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide County Lewis Lincoln Loudon Macon Madison Marion Marshall Maury McNairy Monroe Montgomery Obion Pickett Polk Putnam Roane Rutherford Sequatchie Sevier Shelby Smith Stewart Sullivan Sumner Unicoi Union Van Buren Warren Washington Wayne Williamson 162 Event Quilt Show Pumpkin Patch Festival October Fest Heritage Days and Sorghum Festival Rocktoberfest Fall Color Cruise and Folk Festival Ketner's Mill Country Fair October Pumpkin Festival Civil War Battle Re-enactment Fall Bluegrass Breakdown Japanese Quilt Show Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Oktoberfest Waterfowl Festival Cordell Hull Folk Festival Chilhowee Mountain Harvest Festival Brown Bag Lunch Concerts Cherokee Pilgrimage East Tennessee Antiques, Tractors, and Engine Show Living History Days Ole Fashion Trade Fair Cannonsburgh Harvest Day Festival Heart of Tenn. Scottish Celebration Heritage Days Sam Davis' Birthday Coke Ovens Fall Festival Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Harvest Celebration Arts in the Park Festival Fullerfest James Logan Colbert Living Encamp. Mid-South Fair Mulberry Festival Fall Heritage Festival Homeplace 1850 Wedding Harvest Happenings Sassafras Tours Candlelight Cemetery Tour Daniel Smith Days Main Street Festival Upper Sumner Fall Color Tour Wynnewood Autumn Harvest Apple Festival Octoberfest Fall Colors Weekend Lawnchair Jam Cranberry Festival Fall Doll Show & Sale Fall Foliage Special Steam Train Excursion National Storytelling Festival Pumpkin Harvest Festival Fairview Nature Fest Historic Brentwood Tour of Homes © 2003 The Notgrass Company November County Benton Bradley Campbell Carter Davidson Dickson Dyer Fayette Giles Hamilton Henry Knox County Lauderdale Lawrence Maury Event Black Powder Competition (Civil War) Tellabration Battle of Pine Mountain Civil War Reenactment Thanksgiving Garrison at Fort Watauga Americana Christmas Sampler Craft, Folk Art, and Antique Show Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Christmas at Belmont Nativity Display Trees of Christmas Victorian Christmas Victorian Thanksgiving Christmas in the Country Veterans Day Parade Home for the Holidays Nutcracker Festival Enchanted Garden of Lights Fall Foliage Tellabration Artist Showcase Foothills Craft Guild Show and Sale Tellabration Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide McMinn Morgan Roane Robertson Rutherford Sevier Shelby Smith Stewart Sullivan Sumner Washington Williamson Wilson 163 Event Civil War Discovery Weekend Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Commemoration of James K. Polk's Birthdate Tellabration Doll Show Christmas in the Mountains NCA Finals Rodeo Apple Butter Festival Visions of Sugarplums Sevier County High School's Veterans Program Tellabration Tellabration Holiday Open House Christmas 1850 Airborne Memorabilia (Paratrooper) Show Tellabration Tellabration Tellabration Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin Battle of Franklin Memorial March Tellabration © 2003 The Notgrass Company December County Anderson Benton Bradley Carter Claiborne Cocke Davidson Dickson Fayette Giles Greene Hamblen Hamilton Hardin Henry Hickman Jackson Johnson Knox Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Event Christmas in Old Appalachia Camden Christmas Extravaganza 19th-Century Cherokee Christmas Christmas at the Carter Mansion Christmas Garrison at Fort Watauga Madrigal Dinners Victorian Christmas Mimosa Manor Tours Bowen Plantation Christmas Open House Cheekwood's Saturday A.M. Christmas at Belmont Living History Encampment Nativity Display Trees of Christmas Tribute to African Americans in the Battle of Nashville Twelfth Night Celebration Victorian Christmas Cumberland Furnace Christmas in the Village Holiday Tour of Homes Living Nativity Andrew Johnson Homestead Christmas Tour Andrew Johnson Birthday Commemoration Christmas on Main Street Gingerbread House Contest Chattanooga Choo Choo Victorian Holidays Open House Enchanted Garden of Lights Winter Days and Lights Victorian Christmas Celebration Christmas Concert Christmas Tour of Homes Cumberland Heritage Christmas Tour of Homes Downtown Celebration of Lights Nativity Pageant Ani-Kawi Archery Shoot Christmas Tour of Homes Host of Christmas Past County Macon Madison Maury McMinn Monroe Moore Morgan Rhea Roane Rutherford Shelby Stewart Sullivan Sumner Trousdale Washington Williamson Wilson Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 164 Event Candlelight Tour of Homes New Year's Eve Gospel Celebration Tennessee Plantation Christmas Doll Show Christmas at Fort Loudon Christmas in Lynchburg Christmas at Historic Rugby Christmas at the Courthouse Colonial Christmas Party Cornstalk Heights Christmas Home Tours Holiday Home Tours Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River Bethlehem Marketplace Cannonsburgh Christmas Open House Town and Country Tour of Homes Visions of Sugarplums Dickens on the Square The Forest in Winter Germantown Invitational Soccer Tournament Christmas 1850 1791 Candlelight Tours 1818 Candlelight Christmas Christmas at Allandale Christmas in the Country & Yule Log Burning First Night Kingsport Hendersonville Christmas Pilgrimage Historical Sites Open House Christmas Tour of Homes Christmas in Olde Jonesborough Festival of Trees Holiday Tour of Homes and Churches Visions of Christmas Carter House Candlelight Tour of Homes Christmas at Carnton Dickens of a Christmas Christmas in the Country © 2003 The Notgrass Company ANNUAL EVENTS BY SEASON (SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL) Spring County Blount Cannon Carter Claiborne Davidson County Grundy Knox Maury McMinn Monroe Rutherford Weakley Event British Car Show Auburntown's Horseshow Good Old Days Muster at Fort Watauga Appalachian Reflections Encampment of the Severed Union Running of the Iroquois Memorial Steeplechase Tennessee Crafts Festival Event Wildflower Garden Jubilee International Festival Spring Pilgrimage Quilt Show Haru: A View of Spring Jazz Fest Fiddlestick Extravaganza Tennessee Iris Festival Summer County Cannon Claiborne Cumberland Gibson Henry County Johnson Shelby Event Auburntown's Horseshow Tunnel Run Car Show TennFest Kenton White Squirrel Homecoming Musical Programs at Paris Landing State Park Stewart Sumner Event Shady Valley Bluegrass Festival IPRA National Championship Rodeo Riverboat Visits Unique Summer Koncerts County Madison Monroe Montgomery Obion Smith Stewart Tipton Trousdale Wilson Event Casey Jones Ballon Classic Autumn Gold Festival Fall Pilgrimage Fall Fest Celebration Cruzin' the Cumberland Riverboat Visits Day in the Park Cruzin' the Cumberland Cruzin' the Cumberland Fall County Cannon Claiborne Davidson Hancock Hardeman Henry Hickman Jackson Event Auburntown's Horseshow Colonial Trade Faire Tennessee Crafts Festival Fall Festival Fur, Fin, and Feathers Festival Storytelling Festival Hickman County Marching Classic Little Lot Homecoming Cruzin' the Cumberland Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 165 © 2003 The Notgrass Company TENNESSEE INFORMATION SOURCES The following websites and offices provide a variety of information about living and traveling in Tennessee. Please use discretion as you surf the web. We are not responsible for the content of these sites or of sites to which they link. Keep your anti-virus software up-to-date! WEBSITES U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tennessee Areas southeast.fws.gov/maps/tn.html The Official State of Tennessee Website www.tennesseeanytime.com Tennessee Valley Authority www.tva.gov In and Around Tennessee www.inandaround.com TNGenWeb www.tngenweb.org A free online genealogy project for the state of Tennessee. National Scenic Byways Online www.byways.org Tennessee History Websites www.wths.tn.org/tn.websites.html MapQuest www.mapquest.com MapQuest offers online maps, driving directions, and other travel information to help you get where you're going. Tennessee Online www.tennesseehistory.com Historical information, pictures, and links. National Parks www.nps.gov/parks.html Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture tennesseeencyclopedia.net An extensive collection of articles and media based on the printed encyclopedia of the same name. National Register of Historic Places www.cr.nps.gov/nr/nrhome.html Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 166 © 2003 The Notgrass Company GENERAL INFORMATION National Weather Service Weather conditions and predictions to help you plan your travels. Phone Numbers Memphis: 901-544-0399 Nashville: 615-754-4633 Morristown: 423-586-3771 Website: www.nws.noaa.gov Tennessee Relay System for the Hearing Impaired Phone: 800-848-0298 Tennessee State Library and Archives The website contains information on the state and regional libraries, and links to reference sites. 403 Seventh Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-0312 Phone: 615-741-2764 Website: www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/tslahome.htm Tennessee Arts Commission 401 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-0780 Phone: 615-741-1701 Fax: 615-741-8559 Tennessee State Natural Areas Phone: 615-532-0436 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tdec.net/nh/natareas/ Tennessee Department of Agriculture Information on Tennessee products. Market Development Division P.O. Box 40627 Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: 615-360-0160 Website: picktnproducts.org Tennessee State Parks 401 Church Street Nashville, TN 37243-0446 Phone: 888-867-2757 or 615-532-0001 Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ Tennessee Department of Tourist Development 320 Sixth Avenue North Fifth Floor, Rachel Jackson Building Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: 800-491-8366 Website: www.tnvacation.com Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Information on hunting, fishing, and boating in Tennessee. Ellington Agricultural Center P.O. Box 40747 Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: 615-781-6500 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.state.tn.us/twra/ Tennessee Department of Transporation Interstate Construction Hotline Phone: 800-858-6349 Tennessee Historical Commission Records, preserves, interprets, and publicizes events, persons, sites, structures, and objects significant to Tennessee history. Clover Bottom Mansion 2941 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN 37243-0442 Phone: 615-532-1550 Website: www.tennessee.gov/environment/hist/ Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 167 © 2003 The Notgrass Company WEST TENNESSEE Memphis Delta Tourism Organization P.O. Box 53 Collierville, TN 38027 Phone: 901-854-6123 Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee P.O. Box 450 Henderson, TN 38340-0450 Phone: 800-967-2576 or 901-423-6937 Fax: 901-989-3592 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tast.tn.org Northwest Tennessee Tourism Organization P.O. Box 807 Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 901-642-9955 Fax: 901-644-3051 E-mail: [email protected] Websites: www.reelfootlakeoutdoors.com West Tennessee Heritage and Community Tourism Development 225 Martin Luther King, Suite 305 Jackson, TN 38301 Phone: 901-426-0888 Fax: 901-426-0890 MIDDLE TENNESSEE Middle Tennessee Heritage and Community Tourism Development 320 Sixth Ave. N., 5th Floor Rachel Jackson Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: 615-741-9045 Fax: 615-741-7225 Circle Nashville P.O. Box 864 Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0864 Phone: 800-716-7560 or 615-893-6565 Tennessee Antebellum Trail A 90-mile driving tour connecting dozens of historic sites. Phone: 800-381-1865 South Central Tennessee Tourism Organization 215 Frank Street Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Phone: 615-762-6944 Tennessee's Backroads Heritage An organization composed of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, and Moore Counties, and the Cumberland Mountain area spreading from Monteagle to Beersheba Springs. 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/tnbkrds/default.htm Tennessee Natchez Trace Corridor Association 203 Third Avenue South Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-794-5555 Upper Cumberland Tourism Association P.O. Box 2411 Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-868-7237 or 931-520-1088 Greater Nashville Regional Tourism Council 501 Union Street, Sixth Floor Nashville, TN 37219-1705 Phone: 615-862-8828 Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide 168 © 2003 The Notgrass Company EAST TENNESSEE Cumberland Trail Conference This organization is in the process of building a trail system from Cumberland Gap National Park to Signal Point near Chattanooga. Several sections are completed, and the State of Tennessee has recognized it as a State Park. 19 East 4th Street Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: 931-456-6259 Websites: www.cumberlandtrail.org www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ cumbtrail/ Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association 2 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423-756-8687 Southeast Tennessee Offers information on Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.setenn.org Tennessee's Backroads Heritage An organization composed of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Metro Moore counties and the Cumberland Mountain area spreading from Monteagle to Beersheba Springs. 300 South Jackson Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 800-799-6131 or 931-454-9446 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cyber-time.com/tnbkrds/default.htm East Tennessee Heritage and Community Tourism Development 531 Henley Street 703 New State Office Building Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-594-5500 Fax: 865-594-6532 Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council 5616 Kingston Pike P.O. Box 19806 Knoxville, TN 37939-2806 Phone: 865-584-8553 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.korrnet.org/natutour/ Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourism Association Includes Polk, McMinn, and Monroe Counties. P.O. Box 143 727 Tennessee Avenue Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 Fax: 423-263-1670 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tennesseeoverhill.com Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Includes Carter, Claiborne, Grainger, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties. 109 Fox Avenue P.O. Box 415 Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone: 423-753-4188, ext. 25 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.netta.com Exploring Tennessee Field Trip Guide Tennessee Overhill Experience P.O. Box 193 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7232 169 © 2003 The Notgrass Company
