Taking in the Trail Through Middle Tennessee’S History, Landscape, Music and Cuisine
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nashville area self-guided driving tour Welcome to the Screaming Eagle Trail. SEE THE DRIVING TOUR MAP ON PAGE 12. Get ready to explore the Screaming Eagle Trail, a journey TAKING IN THE TRAIL through Middle Tennessee’s history, landscape, music and cuisine. Your trip starts in Nashville and heads west, through • These 353 miles are full of historic sites, preserved homes and museums that bring the stories of the Screaming Eagle charming small towns built by the iron industry in the Trail to life. Many of them require advance reservations, 1800s. Along the way, stop to sample some of Tennessee’s best admission, or both to experience our history. BBQ ribs, coffee shop treats, family-style soul food and more. • Many historic buildings open their doors to visitors. Many Fall in step with military history, from the legendary properties remain as they have for over a century: 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell to the Civil War stories of Fort private residences. Please be respectful of the private land and homeowners on our tour. Donelson National Battlefield. You’ll also get a taste of the • This is a drive that promises an off-the-beaten-path region’s African-American heritage, from slave-built ironworks Tennessee experience. What we can’t promise is steady READY FOR A TENNESSEE ROAD TRIP? We’ve to the impact of Historically Black Colleges & Universities. cell phone service. Don’t be surprised if you don’t always got you covered on the new, self-guided driving trails of Learn about Tennessee women who have made their have a signal. the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways. On the Ring of • The Screaming Eagle Trail features long, beautiful stretches Fire Trail, you’ll explore June and Johnny Cash’s town, mark on history, from legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt of scenic driving. Make sure you fill your tank and investigate the legend of the real Bell Witch, spend and track star Wilma Rudolph to two of country music’s queens some time outdoors and so much more. Pick up a self- use the restroom in the towns along the way. There will or guided map at the Nashville Welcome Center — Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. You’ll visit Loretta’s ranch always be a “next town” on the route, but it may not be visit RingOfFireTrail.com. You’ll find the directions, within the next few miles. and historic plantation home, a popular tourist destination stops and stories that make the Ring of Fire Trail a with plenty to do and see. • Summer through early fall is a great time to stock up on local one-of-a-kind Tennessee road trip you won’t want to miss. If you’re looking for adventure and fresh air, you’re on the produce at farm stands along the trail. Many stands are cash-only, so visit the ATM before you hit the road. right trail. Find urban green spaces, wooded state parks, • Don’t forget to visit your favorite online review sites walking and hiking trails and opportunities for fun on the (like tripadvisor.com or yelp.com) and help us blaze a trail river. Take the off-trail route up Woodlands Trace National to these wonderful hidden gems. Scenic Byway to experience Land Between the Lakes, one of the nation’s best outdoor destinations. The colorful stories and interesting facts you’ll find along the Screaming Eagle Trail have There’s something for everyone just outside of Music been uncovered with City — enjoy Tennessee’s best on the Screaming Eagle Trail. the invaluable help of county tourism partners and historians in these communities. Symbol Key: Great Motorcycle Outdoors Route African- Land Trust National Register American for Tennessee heritage of Historic Places Live Music Pictured on cover: Loretta Lynn’s Civil War Picture Spot Venue plantation home, Hurricane Mills; Customs House Museum, Clarksville, Montgomery Bell’s Festivals Lodging state-owned historic site Pattison Forge at Harpeth River State Park, Kingston Springs. Pictured above: Patsy Cline’s plaque at Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville; 101st Airborne Division insignia For complete visitor information Paper contains Food & Wine Motorcoach- (R) Right (L) Left (the “Screaming Eagles”), Fort Campbell; Quarry Lake, Erin; Chapel at Montgomery Bell on Tennessee, call 1-800-GO2-TENN 10% recycled Friendly State Park, Burns; Fort Donelson, Dover; Turtle Derby, Ashland City. content. or visit tnvacation.com. Find more information at ScreamingEagleTrail.com. 1 photos and video, traveling exhibits, and Continue E on Broadway 6. Second Avenue – This historic street in wildlife, Native Americans, trappers and set- live performances. Don’t forget the gift shop toward river, turn “The District” is home to legendary clubs, tlers to the area. This park was created L on 2nd Ave. DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE and Two Twenty•Two Grille. When you exit in the 1990s to to pt. 6. restaurants and entertainment venues like This mid-sized city draws people from all over the world, eager to the Hall, cross Demonbreun Street to the Wildhorse Saloon, save the one Second Ave., stroll the sidewalks of Broadway; duck into the famous honky tonks Nashville Music Garden where you’ll see between Broadway Hard Rock Cafe, remaining view (point 5), and walk in the footsteps of country music’s greats. This roses named for Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. & Church St. and B.B. King’s of the Capitol and thriving district has something for everyone, from pool halls and pub Also notice the Music City Walk of Fame Nashville Restaurant & Blues to commemorate fare to great meals and family fun; shopping and souvenirs to world- honoring musicians with local connections Wildhorse Saloon Club. During the Tennessee’s 200th class sporting events. This has truly always been the heart of the 120 Second Ave. N. like the Fisk Jubilee Singers; you’ll learn more 615-902-8200 day, it’s a great birthday. Visit this city, and right on the banks of the Cumberland River sits Nashville’s about them at the end of the trail. tourist stroll; at 19-acre park, stroll the “Pathway of History” Did You Hard Rock Cafe beginning — the site of the original Fort Nashborough (point 7). night, the avenue really comes to life as live and splash in 31 fountains, all tributes to KnoW Nashvillian Cornelia Fort was an 100 Broadway Led here by James Robertson, this is where the city’s first settlers 615-742-9900 music fills the venues. Tennessee’s waterways. Due to damage from aviator in the Women’s Auxiliary lived. The view of the river and B.B. King’s Restaurant & the 2010 Nashville Flood, the fountains are bustling downtown is an Ferrying Squadron, later known Blues Club 7. Fort Nashborough – (L) The great city of under restoration, projected for completion interesting reminder of the as the Women’s Air Force Service 152 Second Ave. N. Nashville traces its roots to this site on the Memorial Day 2012. ? 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Nashville Farmers Market – (R) Since the early forts, built to pt. 9. visit points 1-7. house the settlers early 1800s, the 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Walking: Exit pt. 3, turn 4. Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge – Once and their families farmers market 501 Broadway 1. Downtown Nashville R on Demonbreun St. a main connector of downtown and East Nashville has been a vital Nashville and to protect them from Native American 615-880-2001 Visitor Center Turn L on 4th Ave., turn R Nashville, this bridge has been restored part of Nashville 615-259-4747 attacks. Open daily, 9a.m.-4 p.m. “Nash Trash” Tours: on Shelby Ave. to pt. 4. and continues to function — but only as a life. Stop in to Inside the glass tower Shelby Ave. 615-226-7300 Abbreviation Key: pedestrian bridge. Return to Church St., visit local farmers of Bridgestone Arena, Nashville 8. Tennessee State Capitol – (R) Perched on R Right Stroll across the turn L. Turn R to go N and produce re- visitors can talk with a high hill in Nashville, this massive 1859 L Left Cumberland River on 5th Ave. N. Turn L on limestone structure is one of the most sellers; grab a bite to eat at one of the Market N North Music City experts Charlotte Ave. to pt. 8. for beautiful views magnificent public buildings of its time. House restaurants; visit on the weekend, S South for “inside” tips; pick 600 Charlotte Ave. of downtown and and browse the Flea Market. Tourists E East up brochures, maps and coupons; shop for Nashville The governor’s office is here, along with LP Field, home love the “Nash Trash” comedy tours, W West souvenirs; and buy tickets for attractions.