List of Attractions
Hidden just outside Chattanooga, TN is an area that has remained one of God's best kept secrets...the beautiful Sequatchie Valley. Nestled on a ridge that runs through the valley is a hidden horse-lover's paradise— A Tennessee Guest Ranch.
Each cottage sleeps up to four, complementary furnished with linens, microwave, and refrigerator filled with breakfast food. (overlooks the Sequatchie Valley)
From its earliest beginings Lincoln Memorial University began displaying Civil War and Abraham Lincoln memorabilia. Located on the beautiful campus of LMU in Harrogate, Tennessee, the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum houses one of the most diverse Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country.
This has a sincere and heartfelt passion for preservation and hope that this comes across in every detail of the inn. The cottage decor has been carefully designed so as to preserve the historical atmosphere. It is important to understand that a home such as this is idiosyncratic, that its character comes from over one hundred years of history.
Near the foot of Lookout Mountain, this traditional Bed & Breakfast has operated for 18 years. The Inn is perfect for Mother-Daughter getaways. Light, healthy breakfast can be served in the room. Cash/check only. Reservations are required.
Founded in 1899, This church is an active participant in the worldwide mission of the United Methodist Church.
Founded by the Virginia minister John Dillard in 1821, Alpine Institute would be burned by both guerrilla fighter in the Civil War and shortly thereafter by the Klu Klux Klan. Years later, in 1880, the school was re-established by the future Tennessee governor, A.H Roberts, and developed into one of Tennessee's most competitive rural schools.
The museum opened in 1949 in an old wartime cafeteria. It was originally named the American Museum of Atomic Energy. Its guided tours took visitors through the peaceful uses of atomic energy. The present facility, opened in 1975, continues to provide the general public with energy information. The name of the museum was changed to the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) in 1978.
A non-profit craft center with a public art gallery and a store where they sell handcrafted arts and crafts. All of their art is handcrafted from local artists and they have a classes year round for children and adults.
The Appalachian Center for Craft is a satellite campus of Tennessee Tech University. In addition to its hiking trails, beautiful setting and gallery, the Craft Center offers craft workshops for all skill levels in blacksmithing, clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood.
A National Register Hotel. 14 rooms and 2 suites furnished with antiques, each with private baths. Porches with rockers on 2 levels overlooking Salt Lick Creek, Wireless Internet, Mineral and Steam baths available anytime and massages by appointment.
This custom picture frame store is also the home of local artist's studios. ArtCrafters offers various classes in the arts and crafts taught by our local artisans or teachers in the arts from the area. In addition, you can buy a tastey beverage in their coffee shop while you browse their gallery and store.
Avans Farm Retreat is a place where you can escape your hectic city life and enjoy a taste of country living for a day or even a few days. It can be a retreat or Bed & Breakfast -- you choose! Ideal for church retreats, family reunions, small corporate outings, children’s birthday parties in the barn.
This is a 1.8 mile round trip walking trail along the Barren Fork River in McMinnville. It's nicely landscaped to go along with the riparian forest remnants along the route and is an excellent spot for bird watching, botanizing or just a quick taste of nature after a tour of historic downtown McMinnville.
Barton Chapel is a historic chapel on US 27 in Robbins, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and added to the National Register in 1984.
This 17,000 acre woodland is one of Tennessee's newest Wildlife Management Areas for hikers, horseback riders and hunters.
Bee Rock is a trail and overlook that is five minutes from Interstate 40 and a long-time cultural fixture for local Monterey, TN residents. It is now privately-owned by the adjacent Bed & Breakfast.
To escape the heat of one hot summer day in 1833, Beersheba Porter Cain of McMinnville followed a mountainous Grundy County pathway to a chlybeate spring that would eventually come to bear her name and, along with the amazing view of the Collins River Valley below, would inspire the creation of a summer resort that is still very much intact today and known as the Beersheba Springs Hotel.
The heavily forested, 3,687-acre park lies on the southern shore of TVA's Norris Reservoir approximately 25 miles north of Knoxville. Visitors to the park will find a wealth of activities to meet any interest from guided nature tours to backcountry camping.
The Big South Fork River and Recreation area boasts miles of scenic gorgets and sandstone bluffs and provides visitors with wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
Big Springs Primitive Baptist Church, the oldest church in Tennessee, still stands in Springdale, Tennessee. The church was erected during the winter of 1795-96, when the area was still part of North Carolina.
The Blackberry Bramble Cottage was built around 1920 and was once owned by the Whitson family. It was part of a 600 acre working farm. It has now been completely restored with fireplaces in each bedroom, beautiful new kitchen and baths. Every room is filled with vintage furniture, antiques and shabby chic decor.
In 1907, the State Department of Institutions purchased the 9,000 acre tract of land originally known as the 'Herbert Domain.' In 1933 Governor McAllister proclaimed 6,656 acres of this tract as the Bledsoe State Forest, named after Bledsoe County.
When you are ready for an ideal experience at a slower pace, you will want to visit the Blue Heron Studio and Retreat located in Jackson County, Tennessee. This beautiful property boasts a mile of shoreline on the Cumberland River and the Cordell Hull Lake.
Bluff View Inn is the centerpiece of Chattanooga's Bluff View Art District offering elegant overnight accommodations in lovely, restored homes dating from the early 1900's. Modern conveniences and ultimate luxury in a comfortable setting showcase heirloom antiques, original artwork and bluff-top views of the Tennessee River.
Monday - Saturday, Lunch, Voted "Best Burgers" in 2011 on an East Tennessee viewer poll on WBIR
This two-story 1815 home next to the courthouse in Pikeville, TN was owned by John Bidgeman. Bridgeman was a local civic and business leader who outfitted a company of Confederate infantry from Bledsoe County.
Called "The Grand Cumberlands" by an early 19th-century traveler, this 10,000-acre WMA is recognized as a natural treasure for its uniqueness and beauty.
This is the birthplace of Cordell Hull Secretary of State during the Roosevelt Administration. He was a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and is known as the Father of the United Nations. The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum is a historic site owned by the State of Tennessee.
Burgess Falls is named after Tom Burgess, a Revoluntionary War veteran who setttled along this section of the Falling Water River in the 1790s.
Established 1848 through the efforts of Elihu Burritt, a blacksmith who intended that the youth of this community should get the benefits of education denied to him. It closed its doors in 1939 as a result of the development of the public school system and improvement of communication facilities.
Enjoy good southern food as you experience the truth about the Civil War in this moving performance. The "The Great Civil War Exposition," has been touring nationally for 15 years and has found a permanent home in the Old Buttonwillow Church Dinner Theater in Whitwell, Tennessee.
The Horst family invites you to stay in secluded cabins with modern amenities beside a small private lake in the friendly Mennonite community of Muddy Pond. Stop in for several days, or spend a whole week exploring the beauty of the Cumberland Plateau.
Camp Crossville was a prisoner of war camp during World War II. It housed German and Italian officers beginning in November, 1942 until the close of the war. The original infurmiry building and other remnants of the prisoner camp can still be seen among its current use as the largest 4-H camp in Tennessee.
The Society maintains a genelogical library at its headquarters in cooperation with the LaFollette Public Library. The collection contains books on genealogy and local history. It also includes an extensive microfilm collection of court records, deeds, marriage records, census schedules, and back issues of the LaFollette Press. These materials are noncirculating.
Good home cooking just like momma used to make.
Hours: 6am-4pm everyday, 6am-8pm Tuesdays
This urban park offers excellent opportunities for watching wildlife.
Canoe trips from two hours to a full-day. Suitable for children. Fishing, swimming, wading, picnicking and full activities on the Sequatchie River.
Full service restaurant specializing in Italian food. Open 7 days a week.
The area has many deep cut canyons created by the rivers and streams, and offers access to beautiful scenery unlike anywhere else in the Cumberland's.
The Devil’s Breakfast Table is wonderful stopping point with a great view of Daddy’s Creek (home to the Tangerine Darter) as well as nice wildflower opportunities.
The Smokehouse Lodge & Restaurant provides Cedar Plank Cottages, Rustic Log, and Timber Frame Cabins that are located on the 25 acre property and are secluded enough to offer privacy, but close enough to walk to Monteagle Winery, Mountain Breeze Cafe, Village Wine and Spirits Shoppe, and Piggly Wiggly Grocery. There are over twenty cabins to choose from & each one has its own character.
You'll find a multitude of sporting activities here to enjoy including boating, fishing, waterskiing, camping, hiking and swimming--all while exlporing the breathtaking scenery.
Looking for a romantic bed and breakfast in Chattanooga, Tennessee? The Chanticleer Inn is located just 10 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga, atop Lookout Mountain. Lookout Mountain is a beautiful plateau that borders Tennessee, Georgia and, Alabama.
Charit Creek is a rustic wilderness lodge located in the valley in the heart of Big South Fork National River & Recreational Area. The buildings are from the Oscar Blevins farm, dating back to the 1890's, are on the National Historic Register and are the oldest buildings still being utilized nation wide inside the park system.
Cherokee Lodge & Resort is Tennessee’s largest old-fashioned nudist resort. A wholesome skinny dipper's retreat featuring log cabins, a lodge with guest rooms, a full-service restaurant, RV park, swimming pool and much more.
Situated on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau, 2000' feet above sea level, the "Chestnut Hill Winery" is a "Place to Taste".
Known as the "Gateway to the Deep South", the control of Chattanooga, TN was a vital goal for both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. In 1863, they fought for control, and the battlefields at Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga preserve this historic struggle for control in what were some of the most vicious conflicts of the Civil War.
Enjoy a picturesque drive down Sharp’s Chapel Road leading to this tranquil and secluded spot. Camping areas around the eastern portion of this large site offer opportunities for bird and butterfly watching. The area is also home to several cemeteries, a firing range and miles of drivable roads.
Circle E Guest Ranch is located at 50 Circle E Lane, Belvidere, TN 37306. Log Cabins, RV and Campground with 120 miles of horseback riding trails, located less than 30 minutes from I-24. Over 200 large pull thru camp sites with water and electric. New and modern restrooms with showers. 400 boxed and covered horse stalls. For more information call 931-962-1790 or visit
The history of Tennessee coal mining has been preserved with a treasure trove of artifacts and memorabilia in the state's last remining section house. Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri-Sat. Free Admission.
The cows are up, why aren't you? Come on down to Coffee Time Cafe!
Serving Breakfast: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Saturday & Sunday 5:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, formed in 1984, set a goal to build an exact full size replica of the original coal company store "Commissary". Hundreds of donated mining artifacts are on display inside the museum. The museum currently houses the largest collection of regional historic coal mining photographs in the state of Tennessee.
Colditz Cove is a 165-acre natural area located approximately two miles east of Allardt, Tennessee in Fentress County. Colditz Cove is known for its amazing waterfalls, and stunning scenery.
Designed by Jerry Lemons, The Reserve At Collins River is a championship golf course and a true work of art.
Colonial Bed & Breakfast is located in the historic town of Pikeville, TN. It is situated in the northern end of the picturesque Sequatchie Valley and is only minutes from the beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park which offers golf, boating, swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, family picnicking, and tennis.
Vacation in Big South Fork Country, Tennessee! We offer cabin rentals & vacation packages Few places in the world are as welcoming as the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. The people are warm and friendly, the climate is nearly perfect year-round.
Originally built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot Museum is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and is the heart of Cookeville's historic Westside District.
The Cookeville History Museum opened its new location at 40 East Broad Street across from City Hall in the former Respiratory Home Care, Inc. building in April 2007. We are thrilled with our new location and look forward to having you come out and enjoy our community's history exhibited in our new facility. We thank you for your interest and support of the Cookeville History Museum!
Relax in this 4,300 square foot red brick colonial retreat. Offering one suite and two guest rooms. Full breakfast included. Romantic Getaway, horseback riding, golf and herbal packages available.
Along with the food, we hope our retro feel diner brings back good memories, or takes you back to a time like the 50’s & 60‘s. A time thats represents the core of how I live my life: love your family and friends and enjoy the good times in life. These principles seem less important to many people these days. So, come on down, grab a bite and enjoy. I hope to see ya soon.
Locally owned and operated. This Victorian style tea room offers exquisite desserts and tea. The beautiful fireplace and floral designs will almost you take back in time.
Cove Lake State Park's 673 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains. There are scenic nature trails and bike trails leading through the open grasslands and woodlands.
In order to tap the riches available in central Tennessee and provide transportation of those goods and minerals to broader market, the Tennessee legislature granted charters for the building of various railroads in the State. The Cowan Depot, was built in 1904, and has been revitalized to preserve that moment in history.
Is located in the beautiful state of Tennessee, just minutes from Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee. Our vacation rental cabins offer you affordable lodging accommodations in a clean and quaint atmosphere that is sure to provide you with an ultimate relaxing vacation getaway!
Founded in 1969, Cracker Barrel is now a publicly owned company. It operates nearly 600 stores in 41 states.
Tennessee's Largest Show Cave and home of Bluegrass Underground, open daily for scenic walking tours year round. We also offer educational field trips, overnight spelunking trips, daytime adventure trips, group tours, and banquets, birthday parties, and weddings.
The Cumberland County Playhouse is now the only major non-profit professional performing arts resource in rural Tennessee, and one of the 10 largest professional theaters in rural America. It serves more than 145,000 visitors annually with two indoor and two outdoor states, young audience productions, a comprehensive dance program, a concert series and touring shows.
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west through the Appalachain Mountains. This park hosts an amazing combination of natural beauty and rich history with over 85 miles of hiking trails and some of the most dramatic views in all of Appalachia.
As the largest historic district in Tennessee, the Cumberland Homesteads is one of the New Deal Communities built by the Division of Subsistence Homesteads between 1934 and 1938. Discover this unique community, planned by architect, William Stanton with a tour to the Homesteads Tower Museum.
Cumberland Mountain Lodge provides a peaceful and quiet bed and breakfast getaway with panoramic views of one of Tennessee's most beautiful farms and the surrounding mountains, and protected by a permanent conservation easement.
This is a wonderful historic park. The site was part of the Cumberland Homesteads, which was a program of the New Deal in the 1930s.
At the time of its completion in 1852, the Cumberland Mountain tunnel was the longest tunnel in the world. The contruction of the Nashville to Chattanooga Railroad line came to a standstill when the steep grade of the proposed rail line was deemed impassable. The solution was the Cumberland Mountain Tunnel - a project which began in 1849 and was completed in 1852.
Cumberland Plateau Retreat, located in scenic Spencer, Tennessee on over 37 private acres of wooded forest. Close by is Fall Creek Falls, known for the greatest vertical drop east of the Rocky Mountains.
Black Mountain is a high-elevation site that serves as midpoint of the linear Cumberland Trail State Park dered one of the crown jewels of the Trail. One hundred fifty miles of the Cumberland Trail are open and ready for exploration, including Black Mountain, considered on the crown jewels of the Trail.
Cummins Falls is slated to become a new state park and natural area for Tennessee. It cascades 50 feet into one of the best swimming holes in the southeast. The hiking to the base of the falls was previously quite risky and mostly accessible to a younger more adventurous crowd, but work is currenlty underway to make this swimming hole and the falls accessible to all.
Serving up yumminess for 47 years! Besides delicious cheeseburgers, onion rings and root beer floats, they have chocolate soft serve ice cream; milkshakes and malts; old-fashioned banana splits; snowballs; hot fudge sundaes; and brown derby cones (Vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate!)
In addition to it's rare beauty, Dale Hollow lake is known for its clear water, small mouth bass fishing, and the best marinas in Tennessee. Dale Hollow Lake is an amazing lake which expands over multiple counties and was voted #4 lake in the nation to "Float Your Boat" by USA today.
The fish hatchery has a half-mile long, paved walking trail adjacent to the creek and provides visitors with an opportunity to exercise and bird watch. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, this National Fish Hatchery was established to mitigate for fishery resources which were lost due to the construction of federal water development projects in the Southeast.
Take it from this online reviewer: "I plan to go back every time Im in the area! The coconut cake is amazing...the fried chicken and greens are just like my grandma made." - Closed on Saturday
Come and stay with us at our beautiful 200 acre RV Resort & Campground located on the Cumberland Plateau in Crossville, TN. Relax & enjoy the natural settings, wildlife, & private lake.
For those visiting the Cumberland Plateau area, consider a visit to Delia's Guest House. It is conveniently located and a comfortable, attractive lodging alternative. Delia's offers privacy and comfort with three bedrooms and two baths. The house faces Hwy. 127 and is near riding stables, Big South Fork, and Rugby.
DelMonaco Winery and Vineyards is a small, family-run business. DelMonaco makes a variety of wines which are grown from grapes on site.
This site is a difficult hike, but reviews seem to indicate that it is worth the journey. There some great scenic views, rock climbing and superb wildlife viewing in the spring.
The Dixie Freeze, an icon in South Pittsburg, has been serving the public for over 50 years. We serve a variety of foods that include Burgers, Hot Dogs, "The Dagwood" and many other items. Since 2002, we also now serve meat and vegetable plates.
This is a country diner in Tazewell that get great reviews for its food, service and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for the cozy, old country diner feel, then this is a great place to eat. They are known for their great home cooking.
Built in 1872, this house and its outbuilding once belonged to the Confederate veteran Dr. James Ross. In the 1940's the house served as the county hospital and many of Pikeville's current residents were born in the rooms of this house.
Nestled in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, a short 30 minute drive from Chattanooga, Dunlap Tennessee is a delightful town of Tradition and Progress. The Dunlap Restaurant, part of that progress and tradition, was opened in 1962 and later purchased by the Tate Family in 1988. Read Reviews
The same quality that John Baggenstoss put into Breads, Cakes, and Pastries in 1902, is still preserved today by Dutch Maid Bakery personnel. They serve a variety of baked goods such as breads, cakes and danishes and also have a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.
East Port Marina and Resort Restaurant offers down-home country breakfasts, burgers and hotdogs, chicken tenders, french fries, catfish dinners, hand dipped ice cream and more. They cook to order and aim to please! They also offer T-shirts, hats, souvenirs, tubes, fishing supplies, bait, life jackets, snacks, and so much more.
Edgar Evins State Park is located on the shores of Center Hill Lake in the steep, hilly Eastern Highland Rim. The 6,000 acre park provides excellent recreational opportunities and accommodations on one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Tennessee.
Fine dining at affordable prices. Fresh seafood, handcut steaks, fresh chicken and more...Come and enjoy a family meal and the scenic view. Also on deck, old fashioned cookout and karaoke!
Nestled on the mountainside in the peaceful Low Gap region of Scott County you’ll find THE CABINS OF ELK RUN. These quaint cabins are ideally located and are just minutes away from the many activities your family may want to experience. Scott County and the Big South Fork area of the beautiful Cumberland Plateau is a dream destination offering a natural landscape rich in history and culture.
At Ellie's virtually all the items on the menu are homemade. Some entrees are catfish, chicken, shrimp and pork chops. Hours are: M-F 11-2, M-T 4-8, F-S 4-9, Sun. 11-3.
Tour, eat, shop or even stay the night at the 1896 Victorian mansion called “Tennessee’s Biltmore” by PBS. It was built by Gorilla Pants manufacturer Clay Faulkner, and some say his friendly ghost remains. Open daily 9-5. Special entertainment for motorcoach groups. Call 931-668-4444 or visit online at www.falconrest.com.
Our goal is to stimulate, rejuvenate, and exceed our guests expectations with every visit. As of May 1, 2011, we have closed our business doors, in hopes of preparing this beautiful place for the right buyer who will fall in love with it as much as we have for the past 20+ years.
A paradise of more than 20,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America.
Nestled in a lush green cove along the banks of beautiful Factory Creek stands historic Falls Mill. Built in 1873 as a cotton and woolen factory, the mill was later converted for use as a cotton gin, then as a woodworking shop. Today the water wheel powers millstones that grind cornmeal, flour, and grits.
Offering a selection of down-home cooking combined with the Farmhouse's own specialties. Come and try the hot bar and salad bar today. The owners grow all their vegetables when in season to help supply fresh produce for the restaurant.
Fehn’s 1891 House Restaurant is located on 449 Delaware Avenue in Dayton, Tennessee . Although situated amid a farm setting, the restaurant is located only a short distance from Highway 27 and downtown Dayton.
Firefly Acres, located in middle Tennessee, between Spencer and Sparta, is cradled in a scenic valley at the base of the Cumberland Plateau.
This hidden gem features Cajun dishes, fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. Peanut sacks cover the ceiling and a good deal of the lighting is provided by colanders converted into overhead fixtures. Although the hours are limited to evenings, locals make it a regular place for dinner. Open Tues-Thurs, 5-8 p.m. and Sat 5-9 p.m.
Fort Blount was a frontier fort and federal outpost located along the Cumberland River in Jackson county.
Fort Southwest Point is the only fort in Tennessee being reconstructed on its original foundation. The completed sections of the fort include a barracks, a blockhouse and 250 feet of palisade walls. The fort is owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Kingston.
Forte's Restaurant is open Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday & Saturday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Forte's features Italian flair in a great atmosphere.
Foster Falls Small Wild Area centers on a 60-foot waterfall, visible from sandstone overlooks and surrounded by 178 acres of lush flora, including mountain laurel, azalea, and hemlock.
Six rooms of artifacts, documents, photographs and displays recapture the history of Franklin County, including the effect of the Civil War on the area. Open mid-March through mid-December. Admission is charged.
Franklin State Forest was acquired in 1936 from the Cross Creek Coal Company and was highly degraded.
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Enjoy their delicous lunch buffet and the salad bar that is open all day everyday. Great food and a great atmosphere.
Enjoy a romantic weekend at our Bed Breakfast Middle Tennessee with fifteen acres of mountain scenery, hiking trails, fall foliage, gardens, and landscaped beauty. You will enjoy an atmosphere of peaceful elegance in the backyard of Mother Nature's mountain splendor.
Good Neighbors Theatre, Inc. got its start under the direction of the Friends of Cordell Hull in 2000, later becoming a separate organization. It was incorporated and achieved its non-profit 502(3)c status in 2002. GNT, an all-volunteer organization, has been hosting performances of all kinds—plays, dinner theater, mystery theater, music and magic—since its start.
The Graham-Kivette House was built in1810 and is the oldest home in Tazewell. It was built by William Graham, a merchant and one of the founders of Tazewell.
At Grandaddy's Farm, we have the biggest and best pumpkin patch around--where your family can come to choose the perfect pumpkin. While you are here, you can also enjoy finding your way through the corn maze and feeding the friendly farm animals.
Gramma's Sweet Tooth is located in the Harmony Community at 8757 Lynchburg Rd. We are about 10 miles from Winchester and 8 miles from Tim's Ford State Park. We are open from 6 am - 7 pm in the summer and close at 5 in winter. Homemade pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, soups, sandwiches, salads and more.
It’s a hectic life and sometimes you just need to recharge your batteries and slow down a bit. Our two elegantly furnished cottages, Pinecone and Honeysuckle,high atop the Cumberland Plateau on a stagecoach run that crossed our 145 acre farm and woodlands in the 1800s, offer the perfect romantic get away or family retreat, far from crowds yet close to lakes, waterfalls, restaurants and local attractions.
Nestled on the outskirts of the 1880's English village of Rugby, Grey Gables Bed 'n Breakfast Inn, offers the visitor the best of the Victorian English and Tennessee country heritage. The ten bedrooms, decorated with country and Victorian antiques, show the grace of the English and cordiality of the country.
The Grundy County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the Grundy County, Tennessee area and the genealogy of its people. The Society is a non-profit organization devoted to genealogy and historic preservation.
Grundy Forest is a 234-acre natural area located inGrundyCounty. The natural area serves as the northern trailhead of the Fiery Gizzard Trail that connects with the TVA Foster Falls Small Wild Area at the southern trailhead 12 miles away which is considered a strenuous hike.
Grundy Lakes is a truly lovely and tranquil place to take a walk or use as a base camp for exploring the larger area. Grundy Lakes is the site of the Lone Rock Coke Ovens where locally mined coal was converted to coke using convict labor until 1896
While we are a relatively young company, we value excellence in theroasting and serving of some of the world's most flavorful coffees. And regardless of what you may be seeking in beverages, foods orequipment, we extend our best in hopes that your experiences may bepleasant and even exhilarating.
Hemlock Bluff Cabin is a private cabin tucked away on a beautiful, secluded lot that borders over 800,000 acres of protected forests, rivers and streams in the Upper Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee and Kentucky. You can walk off the back of our lot directly into the adjacent Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, Pickett State Park, and Pickett State Forest.
Hensley Happenings Café will be open Monday 8am – 3pm, Tuesday – Thursday 8am – 6pm, Friday 8am – 3pm, and Saturday 9am – 2pm. The café will now offer French fries in addition to their normal menu from 3pm – 6pm Tuesday – Thursday.
Hidden Hollow Park is a long time family tradition of recreation in the Cookeville area and in the Upper Cumberland. They have a variety of seasonal activities, the most popular being their annual Chistmas light show and the "Haunted Hollow" Halloween - voted a top local attraction.
Stories of escape hatches and underground tunnels set the tone for the incredible restaurant created by the masterminds of Ron Turner and Jama Turner. The idea of an upscale restaurant lured both of them to embark on the challenge of opening a fine dining restaurant in the middle of Monteagle, Tennessee.
Tennessee's oldest licensed winery specializing in handcrafted wines. Known for their famous Muscadine wine and their Old World charm. Free tastings, tours, and music (time permitting) . Wedding venues are also available at teh Highland Manor.
In downtown Sparta, quaint historic buildings and homes, along with many shops and restaurants, art galleries and windows full of antiques make this courthouse square a must-see on the trail. Its the perfect mix of hometown flavor and days gone by.
Before you leave the square, take a photo in front of the famed Oldham Theatre. Built in the 1930s, its facade makes a great backdrop. Its now used for several annual Liberty Square events.
Time stands still at Rugby, Tennessee - the restored Victorian village founded in 1880 by British author and social reformer, Thomas Hughes. This would-be Utopia survives today as both a living community and a fascinating public historic site, unspoiled by modern development.
The Hiwassee Refuge is operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which offers seminars and activities throughout the year.
Since 1998, Holly Ridge Winery has been producing award-winning wines made from grapes grown in sloping vineyards surrounding the winery.
Actually labeled, “New River Greenway” this small-town linear park is one of the best you can find.
Along with Cove Lake and Norris Lake, Campbell County residents also enjoy Indian Mountain State Park, which is located on the Tennessee-Kentucky border 3 miles west of Interstate 75 at exit 160 and within the city limits of Jellico, Tennessee.
Gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, & much more.
Since 1824, Ketner’s Mill has been a place that shaped the lives of the Ketner family and those who settled in the Sequatchie Valley of Southeast Tennessee. The story is one of beginnings, growth, progress and community all told at once through Ketner’s Mill.
Located near the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Laurel Fork Cabins is a delux vacation cabin rental easily accessible from several major interstates and bordering the National Park. No waiting in traffic to start enjoying the privacy of a log cabin with the scenic beauty of an untamed wilderness at your back door.
Laurel-Snow is a 2,259-acre natural area located in Rhea County. The natural area occurs on the Walden Ridge of the Cumberland Plateau and contains a section of gorge that is deeply dissected by Morgan, Henderson, Laurel, and Richland Creeks. The site is named after two scenic waterfalls, Laurel Falls (80 feet) and Snow Falls (35 feet), and features two prominent overlooks, Buzzard Point and Bryan Overlook (also known as Raven Point).
Unique monument to Lester Flatt, the grandaddy of Bluegrass, on Liberty Square, downtown Sparta "Bluegrass USA".
Lone Mountain State Forest is located on the Cumberland Plateau in east-central Tennessee, in Morgan County, about four miles south of Wartburg, just west of U.S. Highway 27. Recreational uses of the Forest include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Approximately 15 miles of trails exist on the Forest, including an interpretive nature trail.
Great Mexican food with a great atmosphere in Harriman, TN.
Experience the historical elegance of the Mayor's Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast. This18-room bed and breakfast mansion inn, built in 1889, was home to Edmond G. Watkins, who later became the Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
McCloud Mountain Lodge is renown for its amazing view atop the Cumberland Mountains. Each room has a private south facing balcony with the most spectacular and panoramic view that many will ever see. Rooms are very classy and range from $150 - $219 per night.
Perched on the Cumberland Mountains, McCloud Mountain Restaurant hosts views as far as the Smoky Mountains. Their menu is very diverse, ranging from salads and chicken, to prime rib and lobster tails. It is a casual dress restaurant and is open to the public but be sure to make a reservation by calling the number provided.
Meadow Creek Woods consists of 1743 privately owned acres of Cumberland Plateau lands in their natural state. A variety of terrain provides an adventurous environment for exploration.
Displays include personal items, letters, documents, medals, and artifacts from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Crossville POW Camp, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
Serving lunch only Tues-Sat. Tea, sandwichs, pasta and dessert.
Monteagle Inn is a thirteen-suite Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center situated atop the beautiful and bountiful Cumberland Plateau in Monteagle between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Beautifully appointed interiors, balconies, patios, courtyards, gardens and a wonderful front porch create a comfortable European atmosphere.
Located atop scenic Monteagle Mountain, the Monteagle Winery boasts beautiful views, as well as fourteen varieties of wine. The wines are produced to reflect the unique characteristics to the surrounding Monteagle countryside. This quaint winery is a wonderful place to relax and shop.
Since 1969, the Museum of Appalachia has provided an unprecedented, experiential display of Appalachian culture illustrated through their increasingly vast collection of artifacts and historic structures. Take a tour, visit the gift shop and restaurant and check out their calendar of events.
Natural Bridge is a three-acre natural area located in Franklin County. Natural Bridge is a 25 feet high natural sandstone arch with a span of 50 feet that provides a scenic overlook of Lost Cove.
Situated in the middle of thousands of acres of wilderness, the tracks run through some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Northern Cumberland Plateau.
Nickajack Lake has a total of 215 miles of winding shoreline, 10,370 acres of surface area and is 46 miles long, extending up to Chickamauga Dam.
This site consists of a 4,000 acre State Park that is adjacent to the Tennessee Valley Authority landholdings known as the Norris Watershed.
North Chickamauga Creek is a 7,093-acre natural area located in Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties. It is an outstanding deep gorge cut into the sandstone plateau of Walden's Ridge.
This pizza restaurant gets great reviews for its food and atmosphere. If you like a cold beer and pizza after a long day visiting Cumberland Gap, hiking and sampling local history and culture, then give this place a try. They have great pizza at a resonable price.
A Class I Arboretum is featured along the course of the paved Obed River Trail adjacent to the Obed River.
The Lily Bluff Overlook is just a short walk through the woods from the parking lot and boasts an excellent boardwalk to the edge of the bluffs overlooking the river. The park also has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, camping, many hiking trails and rock climbing.
Historic Cemetery is the final resting place of Gen. George Gibbs Dibrell, Civil War hero.
Contructed in 1819, this is the oldest freestanding jail in the state and one of the oldest in the country. Efforts are currenlty underway to restore the old jail by the Claiborne County Historical Society. It was added to the National Register for Historic Places in 2007.
If you're looking to kick back, relax, and enjoy some iced tea, we have a couple of places to do that. The Turner House and Old Allardt Schoolhouse Lodge are perfect places to stay with your family or friends while you are enjoying Jamestown and all it has to offer.
Old Town Grill gets great reviews for their food and the fast and friendly service. They have a variety of meny option and a great atmosphere. Some of their dishes inlcude steaks, pasta, sandwiches, fish, tuna, salmon, fresh prepared food, salads, and desserts.
Almost burned down in 1865, by a band of Confederate Guerrillas from Kentucky, the Overton County Courthouse records were saved and the building still stands, preserving the historic character of Livingston, Tennessee's town square.
The Overton County Historical Museum is open Thursday and Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm, Friday from 2pm-6pm and is also available for both large and small tour groups upon request. Admission is free, however, donations are gladly accepted.
Ozone Falls is a 43-acre natural area in Cumberland County. It receives heavy visitation because of its close proximity to Interstate 40. Ozone Falls plunges 110 feet over a sandstone cap rock into a deep blue, rock-strewn pool.
The Palace is fully restored multi-use community auditorium and visitors' center.
Buffet or menu. Specializing in Chinese food. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Eat in or out. This Italian eatery has an assortment of appetizers, entrees, and desserts such as: spinach dip, calimari, fried mushrooms, salads, lasagna, mannicotti,salmon, steak, pizza, tiramasu, and hot fudge cake just to name a few.
Situated in a remote section of the northern Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee, Pickett CCC Memorial State Park is known for its geological, botanical, and scenic wonders.
Review: "This is a locally owned restaurant in a log cabin building. They serve a buffet on Sundays and off the menu through the week. Very affordable prices. Great service and friendly people. We love the decor and atmosphere and meet family and friends here often."
Piney Falls is a pristine forestland featuring creeks, deep gorges, waterfalls and old growth forest. Piney Falls is also recognized by the United States Department of Interior as a National Natural Landmark
This 8.46 mile trail is a moderately rated hike starting from the picnic area on Shut-in Gap Road. The Twin Rocks Nature Trail takes off to the left about .1 miles from the picnic area. The trail continues up the slope, then follows the side of the mountain for another 3/4 miles, where a trail branches off to descend to the river.
Review: Great hole in the wall place with good food! Was staying at the fall creek falls in and did not want to pay 20 bucks for a crappy buffet so drive back into Spencer and found this pizza place! Looks like a trailer off the beaten path but really good and cheap! Owners are awesome!!
Pogue Creek State Natural Area is a 3,000-acre natural area adjacent to Pickett State Forest.
Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in Southeastern Tennessee, in Marion County. The forest is approximately 10 miles west of Chattanooga and includes the Hicks Gap Natural Area - (350 acres) that was developed to protect the federally endangered Large-Flowered Skullcap.
A great hole in the wall BBQ place. Don't be scared - go on in!
It is the closest campground to downtown Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, the area’s major tourist attractions, and the new mountain bike trails at TVA Raccoon Mountain.
Review from Google Places: Clean, friendly, good value and variety. Would go back
The Red Barn Winery and Vineyards offers a wide variety of wines, rooms for special events, and private parties.
Red Oak Hollow is more than just a place with great beds and total tranquility, it's a great place to bond with your family and play. You can hike thru the woods, fish in the ponds, throw horshoes, swing in the hammock and grill a few burgers.
This BBQ restaurant hosts great views of the nearby Cove Lake State Park and its owner, Mark Rickard has taken his experience as part of an award winning BBQ team member to his customers at Rickard Ridge BBQ. Read Reviews
Home-style plate meals. Serving Breakfast and Lunch. Open Mon-Sat. Sat is menu order only.
Life at River Ridge Farm is dramatically different from the way most people spend their day. It is at once an adventure that hearkens of times past and an island of peace and quiet in a hurried world. As the song goes - "The high green hills are soothing to my soul..."
Built between 1835 and 1839 this is famous stage stop and an early American frontier home in Sparta, TN served as a toll house and stagecoach inn along the Wilderness Road, accomodating famous Americans such as Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston and James K. Polk.
The scenic beauty and tranquility of this state park is dominated by the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River- an imposing limestone gorge that provides scenic overlooks, waterfalls and deep pools for fishing, rock-hopping and exploring.
The Roosevelt Mountain Wildlife Management area is approximately 11,000 acres and virtually surrounds the town of Rockwood, TN.
Parking and ATV access to Royal Blue WMA (140,000 acres)
While visiting the Upper Cumberland area stay at White County's newest motel.
Nestled among tall pines and oaks just south of the Big South Fork National Park, lies Historic Rugby, Tennessee.
This is a 700 acre natural area in and adjacent to the village of Historic Rugby in Morgan County on the Cumberland Plateau.
Savage Gulf is 15,590-acre natural area located in Grundy and Sequatchie Counties. Carved like a giant crowfoot into the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau, it is one of Tennessee's most scenic wilderness areas.
Visit the site of the famous trial between creationism and evolution, a debate that continues today. The Scopes Trial of 1925, placed a teacher on trial for teaching evolution in the classroom and has continued to retained a growing worldwide inerest into the present day.
Short order grilling or a hearty breakfast.
Hours: 5am-7pm Mon-Fri, 5am-2pm Sat
A classic diner in Caryville that serves burgers and fries that receive rave reviews. Read reviews HERE
Sequatchie Cove Farm is a 300 acre farm at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau. Only 30 minutes from Chattanooga, the farm is bordered by the Little Sequatchie River and is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine Tennessee wilderness. They invite you to visit them but please call ahead of time before you drop by using the phone number provided.
The Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park, located in Pall Mall, Tennessee, pays tribute to Sgt. Alvin C. York, the backwoods marksman from the mountains of Tennessee who became one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I.
Shades Of Brown is a brand new coffee shop experience for Middlesboro & the tri-state area. They opened on January 22, 2008. Located at 2119 Cumberland Avenue in Historic Downtown Middlesboro, Shades of Brown offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life; the perfect place to get away and enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverage in a relaxed atmosphere.
"Specializing in Tennessee Handmade Products," including local painted wood crafts, jewelry, gift baskets, local jams, and handmade doll clothes and needlework. This shop straddles the line between local and visitor clientele, with both a "Tea Room" and a "teen room" with beads, picture frames, novelty gifts, jewelry, and beanie babies. There is an ice cream counter, and a unique gift section.
A delicious aroma wafts through the air when visitors open the door of a historic 100-year old Bledsoe County home. Several tables are situated in the living room of the home as well as on the porch. But lining the shelves behind the tables and the greenery ornamenting the doorframe are beautiful crafts, collectibles and gifts ready to be taken home.
Four other rooms are filled with gift items -- from a beautiful antique buffet, sleds, and china, to handmade quilts, wooden boxes, and preserves.
Skunk Ridge Farm is set in a secluded location among woodlands and country pastures. You'll find that it is quiet and conducive to a good night's sleep.
Hickory Smoked BBQ, Ribs, & Chicken.
Combo Plates- Sub Sandwiches- Burgers- Salads- Sides- Drinks- Beer- Family Packs- & Drive Thru.
Located atop Monteagle Mountain between Nashville and Chattanooga off Interstate 24, Exit 134. Enjoy full menu selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a daily all-you-can-eat buffet.
Nostalgic drive-in food service served curbside. Open 7 days a week.
South Cumberland State park lies atop the Cumberland Plateau and, unlike most state parks, it is made up of ten different areas located in four different counties (including Grundy Lakes State Park, Natural Bridge State Natural Area, Savage Gulf State Natural Area, Grundy Forest State Natural Area, Foster Falls State Natural Area).
Home-style cooking. Breakfast and lunch only. Mon-Tues and Thurs-Sun (Sat breakfast only). Closed Wed.
If you stay the night in Sparta, why not take a drive into yesteryear and enjoy a big screen blockbuster in the family atmosphere of a classic drive-in theater. Throw frisbees and enjoy a great big "Full Moon Burger" from the concession stand. Open evenings, April-Oct.
This is a little restaurant in Harriman with some great homecooked food. Check out reviews HERE
Stagecoach Place Bed & Breakfast, Cafe and Gift Shop is located in a Historic Homestead House built in the 1930's in the heart of the beautiful Cumberland Plateau five miles south of Crossville, TN.
This quaint and rustic park is noted for its outstanding scenery, spring wildflowers, fossils and other natural diversity.
A hometown favorite, this Italian eatery and pub located in South Pittsburg serves up pizza, pasta, prime rib, salads and a full bar.
Stinging Fork Falls is a 783-acre natural area located in Rhea County. It is named for the 30-foot waterfall located within the Stinging Fork gorge.
Stonehaus Winery a family owned winery located high atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau produces a generous variety of wines.
The Sundquist Wildlife Management area is approximately 70,000 acres and home to a diverse array of habitats and wildlife. Sundquist WMA is popular for its ATV riding opportunities as well, and includes hunting and off-highway riding opportunities.
Sunset Jammers is the place to be for great Bluegrass music. There is a show scheduled each month. For more scheduled details please visit the website.
The bluff line stands 75 feet above the highway and on a clear day you can see the historic town of Sparta nestled in the valley below, along with a view of approximately 50 miles of breathtaking Tennessee countryside, including four counties.
An original log church was built by Thomas Swafford in the 1820s and was served by circuit riding preachers. The lumber of a second building is said to have been used to build barracks for Federal soldiers during the Civil War. The current structure was built in 1912 as a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Sweet Café is a full service café serving delicious food to the Clinton, TN area. We are in the heart of the historic Downtown Clinton Antique District.
Join us at TEA On the Mountain for a leisurely luncheon or for an elegant afternoon tea! Enjoy your tea and the artwork. Look close your china has the most dainty desings, and each table is set with a different set.
While on the square, you may appreciate a visit to the Arcade Building to the first enclosed shopping mall of its kind in Cookeville.
Located on Lookout Mountain at the entrance to historic Point Park, The Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map & Museum is the perfect starting point for your tour of the area's Civil War battle sites.
The Boutique is the Upper Cumberland's destination for affordable, trendy clothing & accessories. They also provide a great environment for your lunch break. Make sure to try one of their generous salads with a fresh muffin, a chicken pot pie or choose from over 40 varieties of loose leaf tea.
The Restaurant is owned and operated by Bobby Worthington and Family. All meals are home cooked on the premises. At the Cardinal Restaurant you will enjoy a unique dining experience not soon forgotten.
The Cottages offer you seasonal lakeview getaways with clean, comfortable efficiencies and the convenience of all the amenities to make your vacation relaxing and enjoyable. Enjoy seasonal lakeviews, as well as an early morning sunrise and dusty dawn sunsets just minutes away from overlooking beautiful Dale Hollow Lake!
The Dixie Cafe is a small town casual restaurant, located on the square in Byrdstown,Tennessee, Just minutes from Dale Hollow Lake. The friendly staff, terrific food and on site owners ensures a great experience. Friday is always Bluegrass Night! Check the schedule for your favorite group/genre and join in on the fun!
The oldest remaining residence in McMinnville was built in 1825 by Jesse Coffee and was distinct in its time due to its exterior brick construction.
Nestled among the towering bluffs and meandering streams that straddle Tennessee’s Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau, Evins Mill is a welcome retreat and getaway from the cares of home and work, yet is just an hour from Nashville.
This spacious, lovely 1800's Bed and Breakfast is snuggled in East Tennessee's Beautiful Northern Mountains next to our wonderful year round creek, fed from a spring inside a mountain cave across the street.
Built between 1835 and 1839 by innkeeper Barlow Fiske, the Rock House was a temporary stop for famed politicians such as James K. Polk, Sam Houston and Frank Clement, all once governors of Tennessee. Andrew Jackson often stopped here on trips from Nashville to Washington. Today its artifacts and furnishings present life of an early American frontier home. Its been entrusted to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
This "Largest Treehouse in the World" was built by minister Horace Burgess in the 1990's in honor of the Holy Father. It took 11 years to finish and is open to the public. Since its completion The Treehouse has become one of the most visited attractions in Tennessee.
Our rooms have all of the amenities: Televisions, Refrigerators, Microwaves. Rooms are available in. Singles, Doubles, & Single King Size. We have Washers & Dryers on-site.
If you close your eyes and imagine all that resides and rewards in the perfect place to live, what do you see? A private setting of great nature. Location and Luxury make Trout Hill Condominiums the ideal Vacation Getaway al beauty in a community alive with recreation and new experiences?
The Arboretum is a project of the University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research and Education Center. It generally hosts more than 30,000 visitors annually.
One could spend many days exploring these two adjacent areas. Locally known as the Scott’s Gulf region, these publicly owned lands create a vast wilderness with over 100 miles of hiking trails, including Virgin Falls.
The Walls of Jericho is a 750-acre Natural Area that is within the 8,943-acre Bear Hollow Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which is contiguous to the Skyline WMA in Alabama. Picture Courtesy of Byron Jorjorian at http://www.byronjorjorian.com/.
Webb's is a country style eatery. The food is just like momma used to make and it is a favorite place to eat in the Harrogate/Cumberland Gap/Middlesboro area, especially on weekends when they have live bluegrass music.
West Wind Farm is a small family owned farm that specializes in organic sustainable livestock and pasture production. They have a beautiful view, and would love for you to stop by and learn more about who they are and what their vision is for West Wind Farm.
Gateway marker located on Courthouse grounds, noting the location of battles, skirmishes, and other Civil War era places of interest in White County.
Established in 1855, the award winning White County Agricultural Fair celerates the good ole' county fair with official opening day ceremonies on Labor Day. Music, mule races, tractor pull and much more.
Located just one block from the courthouse, this artifact-filled museum features permanent and temporary exhibits that celerate the rich history of the Highland Rim region of Tennessee, from pottery and music to military and railroads. Open Thurs-Sat; free admission.
Located in the historic American Legion Building on Liberty Square, the museum takes visitors on a trip across time through heroes and battles. Open weekdays; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover the magic of refined country living at Whitestone! Located near Kingston, Tennessee on Watts Bar Lake with views of the Smoky Mountains, the 600-acre property includes a luxurious AAA 4-Diamond Bed and Breakfast, Restaurant, Wedding Chapel, and Conference Facilities. Whitestone is also offering building lots for sale at The Pointe at Whitestone, as well as retreat homes and lots at The Sanctuary.
Wildwood Manor & Stables is a quaint four bedroom Bed & Breakfast Inn. It is located on 40 acres in Hilham. The house sits at the back door to Standing Stone State Park, and just a few miles from Dale Hollow Lake.
Wooden’s Apple House is a family owned business that has been in operation for over 50 years. The orchards have grown to almost 100 acres since Oren Wooden’s father planted his first tree, and now the farm produces over 18 varieties of apples, pumpkins, and other assorted vegetables.
Salads and full service menu Greek food. Open Tues - Sun.
Historic York Institute in Jamestown, Tenn., was built with funds raised by the famous WWI hero, Sgt. Alvin C. York during the 1920s. The Alvin C. York Institute is currenlty a public high school in Jamestown, Tennessee. It is the only comprehensive secondary school in the United States that is financed and operated by the state government.
Smith Bend / Yuchi Refuge is a unique 2,500 acre tract on the Tennessee River, with three miles of riverfront, 1,000 acres of wetland and 1,500 acres of upland forest.
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