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evening! Interested? 15 years old  sh for free, information, visit www. and along Dexter Woods Schedule Of Events Vendors - Denise (931) and for prizes! Fun, waynceountychamber. Blvd, Waynesboro, TN 676-2024, BBQ - Byron Food, and Prizes! Let’s org For Wayne County (931) 722-0195. Clifton, get our children excited July 4- Fourth of July TN about  shing and our June 23 -North in the Park-. Games, May 31 through June natural resources! Mississippi Dulcimers food and entertainment 4 – The Moving Wall @ June 1-2nd – Smoke June 2nd- Butter y Clifton, TN return to the Wayne all day in City Park, Clifton City Park. on the River: Backyard 5K Walk/ Run- Join County Welcome next to the waterslides! What: Half size Barbecue Competition us for our 3rd annual June 9th – 9th Annual Center 10 A.M. to 2 Waynesboro, TN replica of the Vietnam and Art Show @ Ross Butter y 5K Walk/ Run Tour de Wayne bicycle P.M. with free lessons Veterans Memorial in Creek Recreational at Waynesboro City ride will tour the after. The public is July 14- 9 A.M. to 3 Washington, DC; the Area. Park, off Hwy 64 East, Natchez Trace Parkway, invited to attend. The P.M. Wayne County only place you can see What: In its fourth Waynesboro. Gun time cities of Collinwood, welcome center is Family History and it in this year, Smoke on the is 8:00 am. Beginners Waynesboro and located in Collinwood, Crafts Fair. Genealogy year. If you can’t go River is back and bigger and professionals of all along the Tennessee just off mile marker workshops, re-enactors to Washington, come than ever! Watch the ages invited! For entry Riverfront in Clifton, 355 of the Natchez from War of 1812 and to Clifton! Honor and barbecue competition; forms, please contact TN. Registration begins Trace Parkway. Free War Between the States. remember our Veterans. enjoy some delicious Jim Beavers at 931- at 6:30 A.M. at the admission, donations Free to public, donations The Moving Wall will be BBQ, as well as other 722-3658 or jtbeavers@ Wayne County Welcome always appreciated! welcome! open to the public 24 hrs food vendors. Come hughes.net Center, just off mm 355 a day. No admission fee. watch the talent of of the Natchez Trace July 3 – Fireworks July 16-20 - FastPass- Clifton, TN. For more our local artisans on June 9th – TWRA Parkway in Collinwood, over Waynesboro!! Best Allison Owners’ Rally information visit www. display, and shop the Fishing Rodeo @ 7 A.M. TN. Tour begins at 8 show around! Begins on the Tennessee waynecountychamber. various vendors at the at Clifton City Park. A.M. For a registration at 9 P.M. View from River in Clifton, TN. org event. Live band Friday What: Children under form and more Waynesboro Square (Continued On Page Four) W!"n# County...Jason Rich Ric Wilson Billy Vencion County Executive Sheriff Property Assessor

Billy Joe Janice Smith Stan Horton Martin Trustee County Clerk Road Superintendent Ruth Butler Billy Crews James Ross Register Of Deeds County Court Clerk Sessions Judge

PPAGEAGE 22.indd.indd 1 55/24/12/24/12 22:54:12:54:12 PMPM 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE THREE It has been a welcome site sixty four days a year. who appreciate clean Wayne County Welcome Center to over sixty thousand They are loyal, dedicated restrooms, a cozy  repla- visitors, primarily volunteers giving back to ce in the winter, national travelers along the their community in a very weather coverage all day, A Warm And Welcoming Site Natchez Trace Parkway. special way. Visitors are every day, and countless Most have complimented greeted with fresh hot maps, brochures and on how amazed they are coffee, homemade treats travel information that at the hospitality they and a smiling face. is kept up to date and were extended. The Wayne County available. Thirty volunteers staff Welcome Center is much We are the welcome the center seven days more than just a building. center that proudly a week three hundred It is a haven for travelers says: “Welcome to Tennessee.” Mike’s Cycle

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Giving A Warm Welcome To Wayne County Visitors.... We Wash •New & Used Tires •Brake Repair •Window Tinting • Oil Change Wash Special!! To $ 95 Full Detail $292695 Call Dan Creasy - 676-7913722-6800 219 E. Broadway Street - Collinwood, TN - 931-724-4337 Hwy. 64W - Just Off Waynesboro Square PAGE FOUR - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE families at home endured. are available online at . . .Wayne As Santayana, Burke and www.civilwartrails.org. (Continued From Page Two) many others after them Individual state maps of For more information, have stated “Those who these trails are available please contact The Bear do not know history are at Tennessee Welcome Inn at 931-676-5552. destined to repeat it.” The Centers and most Civil War Trails project is local welcome centers, September 1st - a  ve- state trail system convention and visitors Old Timers Day - dedicated to marking bureaus and chambers of Collinwood. many of the lesser commerce. In Tennessee, September 7th and 8th known sites and telling  ve years have been set - Horseshoe Riverbend the hardships of war and aside to commemorate Festival - Clifton. making the connections the state’s participation September 15th for the next generations in the war. Many events - Harvest Festival - to better understand the have taken place and Waynesboro. signi cance of this war many more are planned Five Civil War Trail and the after effects of it. at marker sites, preserved Take An Educational Trailblazing signs along battle  elds, memorial Trip Thru The Markers Designate of brother against brother the routes lead travelers to sites and museums across Hills And Valleys but until one really begins each of over 1,000 marker Tennessee to provide Of Wayne County! researching the details sites. Information on as much education and You’ll Be Enlightened Sites In Wayne County behind the folk tales does the trails in the states of research on the Civil War one discover the true brutal By Its Beautiful A multitude of battle participation in the War Virginia, West Virginia, as possible. Most events cruelty and devastation And Peaceful sites, stories and legends Between the States. We’ve Maryland, North are open and free to the the soldiers and their Carolina and Tennessee Surroundings!!! came out of Tennessee’s all heard that it was a war (Continued On Page Five) United Country “Wayne County’s Terry Realty Hometown Bank” “Wayne County’s Oldest Real Estate Agency” REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS: Serving Wayne County Since 1977 •8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. The Only United Country Franchised Ofce Based In Monday Thru Thursday Waynesboro/Wayne County “36 Years Of Experience Working For You” •8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday Full Lending Service At Main Ofce And Collinwood “No One Knows •8:00 A.M. - Noon Saturday The Country (Barlow Ofce Closed Like We Do” Wednesday & Saturday) ALLEN TERRY, Broker/Owner TERRY REALTY PATTY TERRY, Owner LANCE WYLIE, Aff. Broker Bank of Waynesboro To See Our Properties Go Public Square & Barlow, Waynesboro To Our Web: TOMMY JOHNSON, Aff. Broker www.tennesseeland.org Highway 64 W - Waynesboro Bank of Collinwood E-Mail 931-722-3686 Ofce Broadway Street - Collinwood [email protected] 722-8145 Cell 931-722-2265 Or 931-724-2265 722-3687 Fax 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE FIVE boro” is located directly at this church ended as (which sustained damage). . . .Five Civil the  ghting began. It The second marker, (Continued From Page Four) on the Waynesboro Court Square and still waiting was occupied by soldiers “Forrest Crosses the public. Updated listings for approval. This marker from both sides during Tennessee,” describing on all Tennessee events states that confusion the war. A Union soldier famed Confederate Gen. can be downloaded at from Waynesboro, Col. N.B. Forrest arrived here www.tnvacation.com reined as bullets  ew William Kindrick, was Dec. 15, 1862, to begin Wayne County’s present between two Union units. one of the of cers who his First West Tennessee Civil War marker sites are As the 5th Tennessee Raid. His 2,100 troopers Nathan Bedford Forrest Cavalry (US) marched escaped from Libby Crossing at Clifton toward town to open a Prison in Richmond VA in ferried across the river Riverfront and Clifton recruiting of ce, it was February 1864. He died at here, dodging Union Presbyterian Church, harassed by Confederate his home (still standing) a gunboats. Main Street, Clifton, partisans, some dressed month later. The Collinwood and a Union Skirmish Site in blue. The Tennesseans Two markers have also Waynesboro markers on Waynesboro Court ran into another Union been installed in Clifton were funded through Square; Waynesboro out t and mistook them on Main Street nearby the grants from Buffalo/ Cumberland Presbyterian Loyalties,” describing (Shiloh), and Confederate for Confederates. The . The  rst Duck Rive RC&D, Church just north of the that although no major Gen. John Bell Hood mishap resulted in three marker named, “Occupied Wayne County, City of square and the county military action happened marched across the county soldiers wounded before River Town,” describes Waynesboro, Wayne gateway marker at the in the county, the area on his way to defeat at of cers  gured out the the busy port city on the County Welcome Wayne County Welcome saw two massive troop Franklin and Nashville situation. Tennessee River saw lots Center, the Waynesboro Center in Collinwood. movements in 1862 and in 1864. Citizens were The “Dif cult Times” of action during the war. Presbyterian Church, A marker was recently 1864. Union Gen. Don recruited by and fought marker is located at the Union forces occupied and the Wayne County installed in Collinwood Carols Buell’s army for both sides during the Cumberland Presbyterian the place in December Chamber of Commerce. at the Wayne County crossed the county to war. Church in Waynesboro, 1863, locating a garrison For additional Civil Welcome Center. The reinforce U.S. Grant The marker titled, describing that services on Stockade Hill behind War Trails info, visit marker title is “Divided at Pittsburg Landing “Incident at Waynes- Athe s Cliftonince Presbyterian1997 www.civilwartrails.org. PEOPLES BANK VItoP Club 2012 Calender of Trips Traveling the USA since 1997 June 1-7 Bermuda Cruise & NYC - Sail past the Statue of Liberty to the RCL Explorer of the Seas to one of the world’s most gorgeous islands. August Mystery Overnight Trip - Another Tennessee Treasure experience Sept. 23-28 New England Fall Foliage - Unpack once at the beautiful White Mountain Hotel, your choice on menu, visit Vermont, Maine & New Hampshire Oct. 6 Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash w/dinner at the Back Stage Grille Oct. 16 Jeanne Robertson Comedy Matinee and highlights of Huntsville, AL Nov. 27-30 Christmas in New York City - Tour the garment district, breakfast @ Macy’s with fashion show, the National Sept. 11th Memorial & Broadway shows. Trips depart from Savannah Wal-Mart PEOPLES BANK You do not have to be a bank customer to travel with Peoples Bank Call Cathrine for more details at 877-656-3311 between 8 A.M. & Noon Or email [email protected] P.O. Box 8 • Clifton, TN 38425 PAGE SIX - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE A.M. on Friday, May 31st, the Royal British Legion purpose in life has been resources to Veterans Veteran Ed Sesler and (Rayleigh Branch), and the application of those across the country. Like fellow veterans will lead on behalf of the citizens principles and values to the community-based Vet The Moving Wall, by of Wayne County. Sunny betterment of our society, Centers, Mobile Vet motorcycle escort, from Barnhart (USMC) will and the preservation Centers focus on services the Bear Inn in Clifton read the names of the six of our outdoor culture. that help Veterans make to the of cial display site young men from Wayne Greg’s unique perspective the dif cult transition at the Riverfront Park in County that were lost on life is most clearly between military and Clifton. The escort will during Vietnam. captured in his television civilian life. The 50 follow Highway 114 to SFC Gregory A. Stube series, “Coming Home motorized vehicles - Main Street, and then onto will serve as the keynote with Greg Stube,” on the resembling super-sized Water Street; therefore, speaker. Stube, from Sportsman Channel. recreational vehicles - are any spectators partaking Covington, TN, was very The Wayne County driven to far-reaching rural in the ceremony should seriously wounded during Chamber of Commerce areas to provide Veterans gather along Main Street. Operation Medusa in also recently received with services such as Vietnam Veterans The of cial honor and Afghanistan, September, con rmation that the counseling for Post- remembrance ceremony 2006. Stube has spent United States Department Traumatic Stress Disorder Moving Wall In Clifton for The Moving Wall his post-retirement of Veterans Affairs Mobile and Military Sexual will take place on Friday, time bringing home the Vet Center will be present Trauma, bereavement May 31st Thru June 4th June 1st at noon. Master leadership principles and for the Wall. The Mobile counseling, marriage and values that he learned Vet Centers (MVCs) family counseling, and by Chassity Martin 4th. of Ceremonies is Steve on the battle eld; and of the Department of resources like VA bene ts The Moving Wall will The Vietnam Veterans Collie, a retired Air perhaps more signi cant Veterans Affairs provide information and suicide be on display in Clifton at Moving Wall will open Force Major. During the those he learned in the readjustment counseling prevention referrals. the Riverfront Park from to the public on May ceremony, wreaths will hospital. His renewed and information May 31st through June 31st. At approximately 8 be placed on behalf of DEACONESS HOMECARE A subsidiary of

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Hohenwald Branch When you or someone you 605 E. Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 love needs care at home 931-796-4819 ask for Deaconess. 800-854-1949 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE SEVEN atmosphere nestled near Collinwood: With Parks, the beautiful Natchez Pool & Campground An Trace Parkway, in Wayne Collinwood County, Tennessee. The City of Collinwood Inviting Town To Visit!!! encompasses a land area of approximately 1792 acres or 2.8 square miles within the borders of Hardware Wayne County which is the second largest Broadway Street - Collinwood county in the State of Tennessee. Parks and Recreation revitalizes 931-724-4616 the city and enriches the lives of our city residents, Roger & Keith Dixon, Owners the community, and the City of Collinwood as a whole. •Hardware •Fertilizer •Feed •Carhartt Clothing The downtown city park Ralph Hughes Sr. •Garden Supplies •Lumber •Wolverine Memorial Park, includes playground equipment, “Wayne County a pavilion, picnic tables A Great Place To Live” and lots of green open Collinwood is a small town with a friendly (Continued On Page Ten)

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Re-enactors from the War of 1812 and the War Between the States will attend, as we continue to honor the anniversaries of Handmade crafts will also be on display. those wars. The Wayne County Historian’s Of ce will be open that day as well. The History Of ce contains a wealth of information, such as the school attendance registers starting in 1933, school yearbooks, obituaries from the Wayne County . . . And yes you may see these fellows in atten- News, census records, dance. etc. You are cordially invited County Historical Handmade crafts will be to attend and participate in Society and Wayne on display, and non-pro t our annual Wayne County County Historian for organizations will be Family History and Crafts over 20 years and is selling homemade meals Fair on Saturday, July 14, attended by people from and goodies. 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 several states. It is an For more info and to p.m., at the Wayne County opportunity for those with reserve a table for your High School, 707 S. Main roots in Wayne County to family history display, CALL 931-722-5016 OR St., Waynesboro, TN.  nd information on their contact Bob Rains, 931- EMAIL [email protected] The fair has been families. We will also 722-5621 or 5016, or sponsored by the Wayne have all books published [email protected]. FOR PRICES AND MAILING INFORMATION! 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE NINE in several bathrooms. Café with its jukebox in Commodore Hotel Most of the door hinges the corner, the Café has and doorknobs are original been transformed into a as well. A former shared, casual and artsy eatery. Offers Visitors Spirit hall bathroom (remember, High backed seats with indoor plumbing was a plush cushions, and rich, Of A “Simplier Era” luxury in those days so dark woods are all part of sharing a bathroom was the warm, classic setting This spirit of a Dumont tackled this common) has become in the Café. Specialties simpler era surrounds business –  rst as a a spacious bath with a include fresh vegetables you upon your arrival restoration project - and Jacuzzi tub. Many rooms from local farms, fresh at Commodore Hotel. then fell in love with the feature exposed brick hand-cut meats and  sh, Relax in cozy elegance at hotel business. Their walls. All enjoy natural which are exclusive this beautifully restored backgrounds in real light from the large prime quality and cooked historic hotel, known for the early 1970s, when restoring centuries-old estate and  nance seem windows, which were the to order with the chefs charming décor, great, rooms were rented by the buildings and homes like an odd match to the only air conditioning in trademark method: from freshly prepared food, and week. Unsure of the exact in Boston and Rhode hospitality business, but 1939. The Commodore scratch. Fresh baked rolls quality live music. Perfect date it closed, the hotel sat Island, his former home. “Kathy has always loved Hotel & Café now offers and desserts are local for romantic getaways, vacant for decades until “This project was easy to entertain – and really elegant atmosphere: with favorites. The servers outdoor adventures, the Dumonts rescued it compared to my 1750s knows how to throw a its grand  replace, high deliver a generous dose or restorative retreats, in 2007. The restoration home / of ce building in great party,” says Michael. ceilings and beautiful of warm hospitality to this idyllic hideaway was done using historical East Greenwich, Rhode “We love meeting people crown moldings in the every honored guest. It’s is conveniently located preservation standards, Island,” says Michael. from all over the world. lobby and the tasteful a one-of-a-kind local between Nashville and including preservation The narrow-planked oak It’s a fun business.” décor of rooms and dining experience. Memphis, and is accessed of all original woodwork  ooring was uncovered Built in 1939 by local rooms. The Dumonts named by driving thru scenic, and moldings. Michael is and re- nished, along with businessman Robert K. No longer a Western the hotel “Commodore” wide-open countryside. well versed in restoration restoration of the original Staley, the hotel and café Auto store, nor the Staley Michael & Kathy operated for years, until thru his background in period tile  oors and tubs (Continued On Page Ten) PAGE TEN - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE . . . Commodore Hotel, perfect for touring in downtown Linden, professional presentation and easy mood music that soap, quilts, candy and (Continued From Page Nine) in your car or riding your Tennessee. of country, classical, pop, will move you in many more! bicycle or motorcycle Linden is the county jazz, or blues, smooth directions. We are located  ve miles in honor of the county’s north of Lawrenceburg namesake: Commodore to experience our area seat of Perry County. on Highway 43. Turn Oliver Hazard Perry. attractions. The Commodore Hotel Jerry’s Wagon Tours left on Brewer Road Perry is famous for his Come and discover and Café, located between and drive one block naval victory in the Battle the heart of hometown Memphis & Nashville, is Offers Tours Through on the right at 1016 of Lake Erie, in the War of America in the villages one that a person would Brewer Road, Ethridge, 1812, which was a major that dot our country roads. expect to  nd in a major Tennessee 38456. Call Us strategic victory for our Remember a simpler city, not in a small country The Amish Community Today! (931)829-5055  edgling nation. Perry, time in our historical, town in Tennessee. The Or (931)629-0764 too, hails from Rhode quaint town. Refresh uniqueness of this vintage Island – so the name has a yourself with a visit to establishment, will take amishcountryh_tack@ double-connection for the our spectacular natural you back in time to a more owners. wonders and inspirational relaxed and quality era. yahoo.com Group Rates So whether you are art displays just minutes The Commodore Café Available! Tour Buses visiting area attractions from the hotel. Make has been brought to life Welcome!! (Plenty room in Lobelville, Centerville, plans today to experience in the spirit of the classic for parking) We accept all how the threads of our ‘30s and ‘40s supper Parsons, Decaturville, major credit cards! Lexington, Hohenwald, culture and history are clubs, with the idea to Mt. Pleasant, Clifton, woven into the fabric produce a culturally that makes America harmonious place for all . . .Collinwood Waynesboro, Collinwo- (Continued From Page Seven) od, Savannah, Camden beautiful. This culture types of folks to gather or Waverly, you are just a and history comes alive and enjoy wonderfully space. Amish made furniture. short drive on the counties at the Commodore Hotel prepared food and live beautiful rural road system & Cafe, located between music. The musical Step back in time and The Collinwood City from the Commodore Nashville & Memphis, offering is a quality visit the Amish country Pool opens memorial with Jerry’s Wagon day weekend, closes Tours! Located at the the 2nd weekend in Jerry’s Wagon Tours historical site of the very August. (Dates may & Amish Country  rst settled Amish farm vary). There are always Homestead Farm offers in Lawrence County, two life guards on duty. wagon tours through the Tennessee, Jerry’s tours The pool facilities Amish community to use the nicest, most their homes. Come and comfortable wagons to include a concession Country Store Cafe’ & Bed And Breakfast tour the Tennessee Amish accommodate everyone in stand, ADA compliant farms and shops where your family or community restrooms and both Bed And the Amish still make a group. In addition, the a full size pool and a Breakfast living on the farm the old tour guides have the kiddy wading pool. fashion way. They have no most comprehensive Come sit on the electricity, tractors, cars knowledge about the Pool Hours are porch and reminisce or trucks. They strictly Amish way of life by Monday, Wednesday, or imagine what life rely on horse drawn farm having developed friendly Friday, Saturday and on the farm was like Sunday 10 A.M. - 5 during more equipment, buggies and relationships within the simple times. wagons. Amish community. It is P.M. Tuesday and ~~~~ Come and spend a day great fun for everyone!!! Thursday - 10 A.M. - While tastefully or two with us at our Bed The horse-drawn tours 10 P.M. decorate and and Breakfast and sit on take approximately one comfortable the four our porch and reminisce hour. We visit many Located directly units available are or imagine what life is Amish farms and you beside the Collinwood furnished with local like on the farm during will have the chance City Pool, the City Amish made furniture. more simple times. We to purchase many of has available camper ~~~~ have four units available. the items they make hookups for camping, www.jerrysamishwagontours.com Make Your The units are tastefully including homemade located next to a picnic Reservations Today! www.amishcountryhorsentack.com decorated, comfortable jams, jellies, fresh baked pavilion area. and furnished with local bread, baskets, rugs, lye 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE ELEVEN included deepening the These improvements and family centered events harbor depth, installation follow a previous project are held, and starting on Clifton Marina of new boat slips, to stabilize the erosion Friday afternoon, vendors installation of new fuel of the riverbank of the offer wonderful food and tanks, improvements marina in 1998. The artisanal products for you Newly Renovated to camping facilities, stabilization project was to peruse while listening improvements to the boat funded through the City to live entertainment. As ramp, and construction of of Clifton and the U.S. the evening wears on, an onsite restaurant and Army Corps of Engineers. the music is geared toward convenience store. Marina Phone Number: younger generations, Over one million dollars 931-676-5225 for more dancing into the night. in improvements have information. All day Saturday is the been made to the facility. main event; music and entertainment all day, Horseshoe Riverbend capping the event off with a spectacular  reworks show and well recognized Festival At Clifton 2nd artists playing their hit songs. Weekend In September Our ‘little’ festival has doubled the population of the entire county during the weekend after Labor Located on the Tenness- year. The marina property of the marina to private Day for past several ee River, the Clifton is made available to the business, thus creating years as we close off Marina recently opened City by the Tennessee a successful public/ Main Street to hold more after being closed for Valley Authority. The City private partnership. The than 15,000 visitors. We renovations for over a subleases the management renovations to the facility would love to see you at this year’s event! Entertainment schedule: Friday, Sept. 7 – Jason D. Williams, Freebyrd Clifton has been the uses the funds raised and the Jimmy Church home of the Horseshoe to support numerous Band. Saturday, Sept. Riverbend Festival since local, state, national, and 8 – Sammy Kershaw, 1982, and has welcomed international charities. The Springs, 7 Bridges visitors from across The Horseshoe River- Band, Backwater Band, the world every second bend Festival has evolved Full Circle Band, The weekend in September of into a three day event. Skyliters and the Jason each year. Beginning on Thursday Albert Band. The Clifton Rotary Club afternoon, a children’s Come and enjoy a great sponsors the Festival and night along with a carnival weekend of fun, food, and entertainment.

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PPAGEAGE 115.indd5.indd 1 55/24/12/24/12 33:37:32:37:32 PMPM PAGE SIXTEEN - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE It is also our pleasure it has been well received to offer a peaceful and by partners across the tranquil setting in which state. With products such to enjoy these award as the Discover Tennessee winning wines. Trails and Byways, Join us in our charming T-3 and travel writer tasting room in the familiarization tours, cellar of the winery and the TDTD continues experience the beauty of to promote the world the winery property along renowned attractions, as with the many other well as, the hidden gems offerings we have for you. of the state. Whatever our customers With local attractions choose to enjoy with us or visit our website at www.amberfallswinery. such as Tennessee Fitness Amber Falls Winery us, we are dedicated to com. Spa, Clifton Marina and T. making your experience S. Stribling Museum and both pleasurable and Letter From Derrick Smith, Library, Wayne County And Cellars: A State memorable. Visit us soon; has much to offer. It is an experience you TMP, CTTP Derrick Smith, TMP, won’t want to miss! For the  fth consecutive our state and return year CTTP Of The Art Facility We are located at year, tourism has after year. Middle TN Regional Amber Falls Winery & you ranging from bold 794 Ridgetop Road in contributed more than The Tennessee Hampshire, TN. Hours of Manager/ Cellars family would like dry reds to novelty fruit $1 billion in state and Department of Tourist Asst. Public Information operation are Monday – Development recently to welcome you to come wines. Our state of the art local taxes to Tennessee Of cer Saturday 10 A.M. until 6 and $14.1 billion in rolled out the “Tennessee, visit us. We are thrilled facility is a sure way to Tennessee Department of P.M. and Sunday 12:30 – statewide economic We’re Playing Your Song” to produce  ne wines keep our wine consistent 6 P.M. Come by and visit Tourist Development of superior quality for everytime. impact. Visitors enjoy marketing campaign and

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Michael and Glenda West Francis aboard the “SS Emeralds Seas”. . . . And It All Started Here!!! her own business, Pizza years I worked with Emeralds Corner. He believed all him at Pat’s Drive Inn. I everyone to at least try with his words. He never four of his children were started as a car hop, then out “the corner”. They did wanted to charge me for A Tribute To My Friends gifted. He taught business dishwasher (by hand), and soon they were loyal rent because he saw my customers too. Robert struggles. He apologized Many times, I am ask- my biggest cheerleader. and hard work everyday dining room server and was a true friend. the day he had to go up ed “How did you get your He came up with the of our lives. ice cream maker. I helped My towns people were on my 50 dollars a month start?” I was never alone grand idea, that a 19 and The incredible late Mr. Mr. Pat and my dad with the ones I received my rent. I will never forget on my journey, my dad, a half year old teenager, Pat Warren, had taught their income tax work. best free advice and his kindness and how he the late Glenn West was could own and operate me so much for the three So my dad believed with hard work, I could do encouragement from. The in uenced my life. it. Thanks Pat Warren’s late Mr. Morris Ray, the Last, but not least, is family, he was a kind late Mr. Jimmy Hodges, my incredible husband and wonderful boss. As it the late Mr. William Michael A. Francis. I turns out, one of the only Thomas Helton, and the met him on the square bosses I ever had. late Mr. Harold Young after work August 1983 Starting out was rough were always there in my and nothing was ever the Est. 1977 with long hours and low times to cheer me same. We were married hardly any customers. I up and push me forward two years later. A cruise would like to thank my with stories of their own aboard the “SS Emeralds “Celebrating early supporters, because business survival. They Seas” for a honeymoon, without them I would have were always positive and we were back to never made it. The late and encouraging during work on remodeling our Attorney Chuck Peterson the rough times; always restaurant. Emeralds 35 Years who bought pizza from reassuring me that I Restaurant was born! me almost everyday, COULD make it. I have And as they say, the rest because he wanted me often wondered if they is history! Of Exceptionally Great Food to make it. He gave me really thought it was I built my dream by words of encouragement possible? I know they being courteous and kind that were more valuable are so proud of me now. to everyone, like my And Excellent Service” than money. He was Thank you my dear daddy taught me. important to my success. friends. I hope you will always The late Mr. Robert The late Mr. James H. feel welcomed and “Wayne County’s Taylor discovered Haggard, Sr. was by far appreciated when you Pizza Corner and began the greatest help to me. come to my “little First Pizzaria” bringing over the entire He was my landlord in the corner”. staff of Allen Barnett very beginning. He was Sincerely, Courthouse Square ~ Waynesboro ~ 722-5611 Chevrolet. He convinced always kind and helpful Glenda West Francis

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PPAGEAGE 118.indd8.indd 1 55/24/12/24/12 33:42:17:42:17 PMPM 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE NINETEEN Cumberland) were only for navigation, power, History Of Tennessee River 12 miles (19 km) apart. and  ood control. The General Ulysses S. mainstream dams include The Tennessee River a U-shaped course of Grant’s Federal army, the (1944); is a central component 886 miles (1,426 km). accompanied by gunboats, Pickwick Landing (1938) of one of the world’s Its drainage basin covers struck southward in the in Tennessee; Wilson greatest irrigation and about 40,910 square miles Tennessee River valley (1925), Wheeler (1936), hydropower systems (105,960 square km). in February 1862. The and Guntersville (1939) and a major waterway of The name of the river the Tennessee served as a of the railroads in the Confederate forces in ; and Hales the southeastern United may have come from a route for settlers moving Tennessee River valley fell back to Corinth, Bar (1913), Chickamauga States. It is formed by the Cherokee Indian village southwestward, its role as after the 1840s kept river Mississippi, and the (1940), Watts Bar (1942), con uence of the Holston located on the Little a westward passage was traf c from assuming Federal troops moved and Fort Loudoun (1943) and French Broad rivers, Tennessee River and negligible compared with the signi cance it had on almost to Tennessee in Tennessee. Its chief just east of Knoxville, TN, spelled variously Tanase, that of the Ohio. other western and more state’s southern boundary, tributaries, besides the and  ows south-southwest Tennassee, Tanasi, or Originally, the Tennessee easily navigated rivers. where the Battle of Shiloh Holston and French to Chattanooga, TN. Tinasse. The Tennessee could be navigated only The river’s north- (Pittsburgh Landing) was Broad, are the Little Turning west through the was explored during the by  atboats. Its upper  owing lower course was fought (April 6–7, 1862). Tennessee, Hiwassee, Cumberland Plateau into period of rivalry between course was shallow and strategically important The development of Paint Rock, Duck, and northeastern Alabama, it the French and the  lled with short rapids. during the American Civil the river system as Ocoee (Toccoa) rivers, all continues across northern English for the territory Its middle course, War, for its valley offered an important inland entering from a southerly Alabama and bends west of the Appalachians, through the Cumberlands, an invasion route into the waterway began in 1933 direction; and the Clinch, north on the boundary and a few small forts and contained whirlpools and western Confederacy. with the establishment Flint, Sequatchie, between Alabama and posts were established was interrupted by Muscle Part of the course of the Tennessee Valley and Elk rivers from Mississippi. Continuing on its banks. Earlier, Shoals (rapids, now downstream is paralleled Authority (TVA). The a northerly direction. north through Tennessee explorers and fur traders submerged by reservoirs) by the Cumberland River. Tennessee now has The main riparian cities and then Kentucky, it had entered the lower in Alabama. Only its The Confederate forts a series of locks and are Chattanooga and joins the at course of the river from lower course was easily Henry (on the Tennessee) reservoirs impounded Knoxville in Tennessee Paducah, Kentucky, after the Ohio River. Although navigable, but the advent and Donelson (on the by multipurpose dams and Florence in Alabama.

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Ride down our back roads, non-stick cookware, Cookware line made with in history and culture, this region of Tennessee is home stop in a local town for great is now made by only pride in Tennessee. to Shiloh National Military shopping, wine tasting, two manufacturers that Southern Heritage Park, the Meriwether distillery and museum tours operate in the U.S. and Cookware has an Lewis Memorial Site, the or just get outside and enjoy one of them is in Wayne affordable line of David Crockett Home and camping, canoeing,  shing, gol ng, biking, or  nd a new County Tennessee. products that cater to both Museum, Native American settlements, the Tennessee favorite pastime! See our Rob Cast Inc. was residential cooks and Fitness Spa at Natural beloved Walking Horses, established in 2005. What commercial chefs. Bridge, Bonnie Blue Farm tour a historic Antebellum started out as a hope and So whether its corn There are many can’t make the drive look and the Amish Homestead home or nearby Civil War dream has now become bread hot from the oven locations across TN & AL us up on the web www. Farm, just to name a few! site. So come on! Step off For outdoor lovers, the the beaten path; rest, relax a fully operating foundry or fresh caught  sh from that carry the cookware southernheritagecook- line. And of course ware.com or call 931- region boasts an abundance and reconnect. There is no that manufacturers the creek over an open better place to visit the great 724-4414. of recreational opportunities, industrial, municipal,  ame, Southern Heritage the Southern Heritage including canoeing the outdoors than South Central ornamental, and caters to Cookware wants to be Cookware Foundry Store Southern Heritage Buffalo, boating and Tennessee! Visit us online at celebrity one-off custom part of bringing your located at 9159 Hwy Cookware is always  shing on the Tennessee www.sctta.net River, wildlife viewing ideas, and now is home family and ours closer 69 in Lutts, TN 38471. looking to expand our Where you are always line so if you have any in Tennessee Wildlife Rene Lance, CTTP, TMP to the Southern Heritage together. Management Areas, RVing Executive Director Cookware Brand. An welcome to visit, if you questions, comments or along the Natchez Trace South Central TN would like to become a Parkway and camping at Tourism Association distributor. Please send several state and city parks. us an email, we enjoy and From iron furnaces to Water Rec. appreciate your feedback. ancient mounds, primitive camping to riverfront golf Throughout resorts, it’s all here? Enjoy Letters your Tennessee adventure. Wayne County Tennessee We’re playing Green River  ows your song! throughout the city of Warmest regards, To Our Susan Whitaker Waynesboro, from the golf course on the south Representatives of the end of town to the new RV South Central Tennessee Park in Waynesboro City Readers Tourism Association work Park. The Waynesboro Dear Readers, together to increase the We invite you to come number of visitors to our City Park offers a great American Cast Iron Cookware and discover the hidden thirteen (13) county region: day of fun at their city gems of rural Tennessee! Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, pool with fun water Made with pride in Tennessee As you travel along the Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, slides. Head north on way, you’ll meet friendly Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Hwy 13 to experience one Rob Cast, Inc. people willing to share Maury, Moore, Perry and of the most interesting their fascinating stories Wayne. This partnership and beautiful areas in Home Of Southern Heritage Cookware and expert craftsmanship. continues to increase the the state. Just a few short Be sure to stop at the local tourist expenditures in our miles from town square, Foundry Store visitor center to gather region and in Tennessee. Green River Stables 9159 Hwy. 69 Suite 1 information on sites of With agriculture and offers riding lessons, interest and special events. tourism being the top two Lutts, TN 38471 The Department of industries in Tennessee, trail rides and day camps Tourist Development, you’ll  nd most of SCTTA’s for equine enthusiasts. 931-724-4414 working with tourism energy and focus is on the Buffalo River Trail Ride, partners from around the development and promotion a favorite among riders, WWW.SOUTHERNHERITAGECOOKWARE.COM state, has created a number of agricultural based tour- offers four guided rides of “Discover Tennessee ism, better known as Agri- (Continued On Page Twenty-Two) PAGE TWENTY-TWO - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Agency) managed wildli- . . .Water Rec. fe areas and multiple (Continued From Page Twenty-One) creeks, streams and rivers. each year and hundreds The four current TWRA of acres of trails. Both properties are Arnold destinations are open Hollow, Eagle Creek, Tie daily to the public. Further Camp and Browntown. north rests Crazy Horse West of Waynesboro, Recreational Park on the over 7800 acres make up banks of Buffalo River. Arnold Hollow, Tie Camp Pitch a tent, park the RV is another 8,000 acre site or reserve a room for the southeast of Waynesboro night then launch a canoe down the Buffalo. Other and Browntown is over out tters can be found 6,000 acres southwest of in the nearby Flatwoods Waynesboro Golf the county seat. Just north community. Boaters can of town, is the popular TWRA Eagle Creek Station enjoy the beauty of the Course: Beautiful And Eagle Creek TWRA site. boat or bank at one of available at locations Tennessee River via a Consisting of 22,000 the areas’ marinas or where bait, licenses, pontoon cruise, rentals acres, primitive camping from the banks along the arms, ammunition available from Clifton Affordable As Well!!! is allowed at the log cabin city’s riverfront. Before and other hunting and Marina or launch their The 9-hole “Waynesboro” course at the campground along the hunting or  shing, be sure  shing supplies are own from either Clifton or historic Clifton Turnpike. you know the rules and sold. Additional details Beechview marinas. The Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course facility in City of Collinwood also Waynesboro, Tennessee features 3,062 yards of golf As for  shing, the Wayne regulations. including maps, local licensed sales agents and has a city pool located from the longest tees for a par of 35. Located two County area has many Two perfect guides are in the city park facility miles south of Waynesboro on Green River Road, small streams such as the Tennessee Hunting checking stations, laws, just off Highway 13 this small but beautiful course offers a rustic club Hardin, Forty-Eight and and Trapping Guide and seasons and limits are South. Camper hookups house, pro shop, snack bar and grill. They offer Indian creeks that provide the Tennessee Fishing available online at www. are available next to the many gol ng packages at reasonable prices. They great smallmouth bass Guide. Both guides are tnwildlife.org . pool. have a driving range and putting green available and rock bass (redeye) and golf cart rental as well. angling opportunities Waynesboro Municipal The Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course opened but access is limited Golf Course in 2008, with David Edwards serving as the general so obtain permission manager for the course. Waynesboro Municipal is from the landowners to open daily so, please stop by or call us at (931)722- legally wade  sh these 3948 to schedule your tee time today. streams. Buffalo River is easily accessible from Wayne County Offers Great the various local canoe 725 Green River Rd. •HOURS: Daylight Till Dark liveries. Waynesboro, TN Sunday Thru Saturday Hunting/Fishing Opportunities The Tennessee River (Including Holidays) There are many public County including four at Clifton has numerous •RATES: 9 Holes $14.99 ~ 18 Holes $28.66 species to  sh year round hunting and  shing TWRA (Tennessee (Cart Included) opportunities in Wayne Wildlife Resources and can be accessed by •SENIORS RATES: 9 Holes $10.00 Call 18 Holes $20.00 David Edwards (Cart Included) Golf Course •RANGE BALLS: $9.00 Per Bucket Superintendent •All Prices Include Taxes You’re Place To Buy/Sell & Advertise Everything For More Details •Annual Memberships Available •Merchandise - List All Items From Personal To Full Businesses 931-722-3948 •Cart Shed Rentals For Additional Savings •Classieds - Post Your Business Or Service And Stir Up Some Potential Customers 2012 Tournament Schedule •Autos - List All Cars, Trucks, Boats, Planes, Helicopters, ATV’s ETC.... • Thursday Scrambles - $10.00 Cart Included Sign Up By 4:30 P.M. •Real Estate - List All Rentals, Commercial, Lots & Land, Residential, •Night Scrambles: June 16, July 28, And August 18 Farms, ETC... •4 Person Scramble: June 23 •Mens Invitational: July 14 And 15 Register For Free At: WWW.GLOBALSALES1.COM •Relay For Life 4 Person August 11 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-THREE

. . . And of course lots of booths, vendors and entertainment. There is always a parade which features the likes activities will continue will be open by mid- of “days gone by” . . . in anticipation for the morning. There will be And yes the parade features “old timers” and lots big parade. That’s when many food choices such of “young timers” too!!! Thousands Expected At the park is expected to as sandwiches, burgers, soldiers at Ralph Hughes Wayne County musicians be at its fullest. By 8 chicken stew, corn dogs, Park – a display of living and singers provide the perfect accompaniment A.M. vendor booths will barbecue plates, ribs,  sh history that no one will Old Timer’s Day In for such a spectacular be going up in every plates, and more. want to miss. direction in preparation Friends and family event. C’wood Sat., Sept. 1st. Civil War re-enactors Old Timers Day is for showcasing local arts, can relax and enjoy a plan to set up an Army beautiful day at Ralph not just a festival, it is a Old Timer’s Day, one downtown beginning crafts and home-made camp with authentic Hughes Park. Music and day where everyone is of the county’s most very early. If this year goodies.  eld equipment and entertainment will  ll the welcome and can  nd family-friendly festival is like most, people will The parade will begin authentically uniformed park as many talented something to enjoy. gatherings, is set to begin venturing out just formation at 9 A.M. at get underway the  rst as the sun comes up. the Recreation Center off weekend of September McGlamery Church Highway 13 South. Thrift Store in Collinwood. The two will be serving up a At 10 A.M. Mr. and Open Mon.-Sat. 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. day event will provide an country breakfast to Mrs. Old Timer will lead (Prots Used To Buy Food For Food Bank) opportunity for everyone satisfy with eggs, sausa- the parade up Highway in the community to ge, bacon, biscuits, and 13 toward Collinwood. get together for fun and more. The fresh-brewed The parade will feature fellowship. The event is coffee will be ready at wonderful  oats, antique Food Bank hosted by the Collinwood 6:30 A.M. sharp, the start tractors, automobiles, Open Mon. Wed. & Fri. Beauti cation Board. of the annual Breakfast horse and buggy riders, 116 Public Square E. 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. On Saturday, September at Ralph Hughes Senior as well as the Collinwood (Distribution To Low Income Residents st 1 thousands of people are Park. High School Band. Waynesboro, TN 38485 In Waynesboro & Clifton expected to congregate From breakfast on, Several food booths

For Quality Nanny’s & Granny’s T’s Friendly Service 106 South Public Sq. - Waynesboro, TN “Shop Locally” Phone 931-722-4686 -- Fax 931-722-4684 Nadine Fredenburg, Owner Gary & Judy Cook Come See Us For Your... OWNERS School Sports Team Shirts “We Have All The Schools Logos” 122 South High St. •T-Shirts •Sweat Shirts •Hoodies •Long Sleeve T’s C & G Auto Parts Waynesboro, Tennessee Special Orders Welcome! 931-722-5481 Email: Your Logo For Your Business Or Event Made To Order [email protected] PAGE TWENTY-FOUR - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE Natchez Trace Parkway: A Scenic Drive Through Heart Of Wayne County Natchez Trace Parkway Over 10,000 boatmen is a 444-mile drive traveled the route in 1810; through exceptional last year 14 million people scenery and 10,000 visited the Parkway. another drivable section low ground clearance. years of North American Today the Natchez amphibians. In 2010, the be found in the northern of Old Trace is further There are many sites history. As one of 394 Trace Parkway provides Parkway was designated 100 miles. The northern south at MP 375. Both of natural beauty and units of the National Park an almost continuous as one of Tennessee’s terminus of the Parkway are about 2 miles in length cultural signi cance Service (NPS), a National greenway from the major tourism trails— starts at Milepost (MP) and feature beautiful on the Natchez Trace Scenic Byway, and an southern Appalachian Nashville’s Trace. One 444. Heading south will views of the surrounding Parkway. For a complete All American Road, the foothills of Tennessee hundred three miles of the allow visitors to enjoy a countryside. Visitors list of stops in Mississippi, Natchez Trace Parkway to the loess soil bluffs Natchez Trace Parkway short, steep walk to the can enjoy walking, Alabama, and Tennessee commemorates a route of the lower Mississippi travel through the rolling base of Jackson Falls (MP bicycling or driving these visitors may go to the that played an important River. Over its length it hills of central Tennessee. 404) or an easier, shorter sections, but they are not park’s website at www. role in American history. crosses four ecosystem Enjoyable at any time of walk to the top of another recommended for travel nps.gov/natr or call Used by American provinces and eight year, this section of the waterfall at Fall Hollow trailers or vehicles with 1-800-305-7417. Indians, settlers, and major watersheds, and Parkway is particularly (MP 391). Visitors can future presidents, the provides habitat for over beautiful during mid- learn about the story Shiloh Natl. Military Park Natchez Trace was most 2200 species of plants, October when the leaves of Meriwether Lewis, heavily traveled by the 47 mammal species, 134 are changing color. of the Lewis and Clark “Kaintucks” during the species of birds, and 70 Some of the Parkway’s Expedition, at MP 386. late 1700s/early 1800s. species of reptiles and most unique sites can Governor Lewis died while traveling along the Natchez Trace on October 11, 1809. A monument to his memory was erected in 1848 and still stands at the site. Recently, the Meriwether Lewis Site Shiloh National Military Park contains a wide Ultimate has undergone major site array of historic sites. Museums/ Interpretive improvements. Visitors Centers: Both the Shiloh Battle eld and the Corinth have two opportunities Civil War Interpretive Center have large exhibit to drive sections of the spaces dedicated to showing visitors the tools of war, original Old Trace in the people who used those tools, and the effects of Tennessee. The Tobacco their use. Shiloh Battle eld Visitor Center, Open Farm/Old Trace Drive can All Year 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Phone: (731) 689-5696 be found at MP 401, and Closures: December 25

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Full Line Of Conveniently Located On The Historical Square In Waynesboro, TN Merle Norman Cosmetics (931) 722-3664 Hours: Monday - Friday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Sherry’s Fine Jewelry specializes in Saturday 9 A.M - 2 P.M. jewelry, cosmetics and clothing Selection Of accessories. Beautiful Quality Sherry Rich customizes her own line of Jewelry For Any Special Occasion! unique pearl jewelry. Each piece is carefully crafted to your special order. Stop By And See Sherry Today!! PAGE TWENTY-SIX - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE built in 1916 which was Clifton Library And home to 4 rooms. The Depot was placed next to Stribling Museum A the completed railway that connected Collinwood Popular Stop For All!!! to Iron City in 1913. With the town booming Thomas Sigismund Stribling spent his in 1918, a baggage room (T.S.) Stribling was a childhood in Clifton and additional warehouse Clifton native more pop- and on his maternal were added to the station. ular during his lifetime grandparentsí farm With the railway than his contemporaries at Gravelly Springs, operations on the down F. Scott Fitzgerald and Alabama. turn, the station ceased Ernest Hemingway. Stri- Striblingís restored operation in 1939 and bling won the 1933 Pulit- retirement home at 300 the tracks were removed zer Prize for ìThe Storeî, Water Street in Clifton in the early 1940’s. After the second book in his houses the T.S. Stribling the abandonment and trilogy about the post- Museum and Clifton removal of the railway civil war south - a series Public Library. The the Depot was, in the that made him unpopular upper level is just as the ensuing years, used as a in later days because of Pulitzer Prize winning house, warehouse, and his willingness to con- novelist would have left Clifton, Tennessee. Clifton’s Pulitzer Prize the Stibling Museum & at one time a grist mill. front the racial and social it, including his personal To learn more about winning author, visit Library. The Collinwood City issues of those days. library. The lower level Government utilized the Born March 4, 1881, is Cliftonís local library C’wood Depot Library - Historic Depot as City Hall from in Clifton, Tennessee, (a branch of the Wayne 1967 to 1977 and later a small town off the County Library located Site With Lots Of Knowledge! was called home by a Tennessee River, Thomas in Waynesboro). The Senior Citizen Center. Sigismund Stribling was Clifton Library opened in The Collinwood Depot Tuesday thru Friday September 4, 2001. It To the advantage of the the  rst child of lawyer the fall of 1996. Library Library is a branch of the 10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. and is housed in the Depot citizens of Collinwood Christopher Columbus hours: Closed Sunday and Wayne County Library Sunday from 10 A.M. Station that was listed on the depot building was Stribling and his wife, Monday. Open Tuesday system. The library is until 2 P.M. the National Register of newly renovated and Amelia Ann (Waits) thru Friday 10:30 A.M. - located at 101 East Depot The Collinwood Depot Historic Places on April is now known as “The Stribling. Christopher 5:30 P.M. and Saturday Street in Collinwood. Branch Library held 1, 1988. The current Collinwood Depot Bran- Stribling had been a 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. The Tammy West serves as its grand opening on building was originally ch Library.” soldier in the Union house is on the National Branch Manager and Army, while the Waits Register of Historic Shannon Holt is the family had fought in the Places and is located in Library Clerk. Business Confederacy. the historic district of hours for the library are

“We wish to extend a warm Sunday Bible Class - 10 A.M. welcome to you to come Worship - 11 A.M. Wednesday - 6 P.M. This historic building, which served as the Depot Station when the worship with us at Tracy Love - Minister Cifton Church of Christ” Clint Hopper - Youth Minister train traveled through Collinwood, now houses the Collinwood Depot Library. 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. June 23 Great American Backyard Campout – 6 P.M. til Morning! In conjunction with our Junior Ranger Program, we will be participating in the GreatAmericanBackyard Campout on Saturday evening. Families are welcome and encouraged to get outside! All campers under 18 must have an adult to stay, but does not have to be a participant in the Junior Ranger Program to attend. Families will need camping gear and a more detailed schedule will be released soon. Get ready for camp res, fun, friends and memories you will treasure forever! E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for more information. David Crockett State and distillery were once cruise through the park June 30 located on Shoal Creek by car or bike, you just Hike the Park Front to Back and Back Again – 9 A.M. below Crockett Falls. might get the feeling that A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years Park: 1100 Acres With Miles of hiking and you’re the attraction all with 75 Events” Program. bicycling trails meander the other wildlife is there The monthly hike for June will be to hike from the front of Abundance Of Wildlife through the woods, to see! the park to the falls and back to the front again! This hike is bringing you closer to To learn more about considered moderately strenuous and will be approximately the abundance of wildlife David Crockett State 4.5 to 5 miles long. Make sure to bring bug spray, water and around you. Dear, Park and download a snacks. Should also have some great photo opportunities, squirrels, rabbits, turkeys park brochure, visit the so bring a camera! E-mail [email protected] or call and an array of other birds Tennessee State Parks (931) 762-9408 for more information. August 10-12 David Crockett Days await your visit. As you page at www.tn.gov. A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years with 75 Events” Program. Come celebrate David Crockett’s birthday with a Pre- Events Schedule At 1840s rendezvous. There will blackpowder shooting competitions, tomahawk throws,  re starting, traders selling David Crockett State goods, food and music! Programs will be scheduled for the weekend and there will be cake and lemonade on Saturday afternoon, as well as a Blackpowder Salute over the lake in Park In Lawrenceburg honor of Crockett. David Crocket State side the park is open daily June 9 Fishing Rodeo – Time TBA E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for Park - Located just off A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years more information. and can cater to groups up October Halloween History Trail Hwy 64 in Lawrenceburg, to 250. with 75 Events” Program. Fishing Rodeo and fun activities will be held at Lake A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years Tennessee this beautifully The outdoor amphithea- Lindsey. Prizes will be awarded and more information will with 75 Events” Program. preserved state park ter can seat about be announced soon. Venture out on a Jack-O-Lantern lit trail for a slightly is dedicated in honor 1000 people. Various E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for spookily stroll to encounter some tales of the past. The of Tennessee’s most more information. History Trail is an annual tradition and the themes change programs are planned each year, so you never know who you may meet! The famous native son, throughout the summer. June 21-24 Twilight Junior Ranger Camp Segment & The Great Friends of David Crockett State Park will be set up at the David Crockett. Its 1100 The amphitheatre is American Backyard Campout – 6 P.M. til 8 P.M. each beginning of the trail signing folks in and hosting the Trick- acres now feature seven available to reserve for night or-Treat station, and will have food and drinks on hand for new energy ef cient special events or private A segment of David Crockett’s “Celebrating 75 Years donations. and environmentally with 75 Events” Program. E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762-9408 for functions by calling 931- more information. responsible cabins 762-9408. This spring and summer we will be hosting a series of Junior Ranger Camps. Each day segment will consist of December 3-5 Christmas in the Park available year-round, A replica of an old a different theme and participants will work to complete Celebrate the holiday season and see the park in a different along with over 100 camp gristmill houses the the Tennessee State Parks Junior Ranger Workbook. This light! Our Christmas in the Park program in also an annual sites for primitive campers park museum and camp will be held for 3 evenings and focus on nocturnal tradition and combines a walking and hayride tour of the and RV enthusiasts. interpretive center wildlife and astronomy. Make sure your Junior Ranger has park. In 2012, be ready to step back in time to learn about An Olympic size and the environmental had supper and is prepared with bug spray and a  ashlight. Tennessee State Parks and the history that helped build This camp is open for ages 6-14, and you must call and sign swimming pool, paddle classroom overlooks this award winning system. Visit with CCC Work Crews, up to attend. Cost is $5.00 per attendant to cover supplies historic  gures, and many more who shaped our park boats and  shing on the area where David and cost. As a special treat we will also be participating in system. Admission to the program is a donation of Lindsay Lake can be Crockett’s industrial the Great American Backyard Campout on June 23rd, and families are invited! So Junior Rangers talk your families canned goods or new toys to Spirit of Santa. enjoyed by all ages. David operations consisting of E-mail [email protected] or call (931) 762- Crockett Restaurant in- a powder mill, gristmill into joining you on Saturday night, and get ready for all the campout fun! 9408 for more information. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE consecutive year that the event has been held at the under construction. fused their music into FastPass Rally July 16-20 Bear Inn in Clifton. This group of boat enthusiasts Along the trail visitors eight uniquely American musical art forms. For are all proud ownrs of Allison racing boats. The will discover the back story of how eight distinct more information on For Boat Enthusiasts group travels across the country to spend a week international cultures the Americana Music On TN River At Clifton of fun out on the Tennessee River. The event will brought musical traditions Triangle contact Kim be held July 16-20. For more information please to the region and through Collins at kim@collinspr. contact The Bear Inn 931-676-5552. con ict and collaboration com

May 31-June 3- The in the  eld. For point and Moving Wall, the half size shoot as well as DSLR replica of the Vietnam cameras. Beginners Veterans Memorial in D.C. and advanced comes to Clifton! The photographer. www. Moving Wall will rest along traceo ight.com River and be open for Class is at the Strand public viewing 24 hours a Art Gallery 100 East day. Plan now to attend this Main Street, Hohenwald, rare opportunity. For more TN 38462 931-295-3219 information, visit www. or www.hohenwaldstrand. waynecountychamber.org com June 1-3 – Miniature June 3 – Rippavilla The Americana Music United States known Horse & Pony National Plantation presents the The FastPass Rally is held annually in July in the Triangle is a geographic throughout the world as Show at the Calsonic Arena Annual “Cheairs Lawn beautiful river city of Clifton. 2012 will be the fourth region of the southern the birthplace of jazz, in Shelbyville, TN for more Party” Plan now to attend this unique event. Come blues, country, bluegrass, information visit www. calsonicarena.com of a kind artwork. Enjoy June 2- Smoke on the River food, wine and art. For music. The area includes Backyard BBQ Competition Wayne County and can tickets visit www.rippavilla. and Art Show in Clifton. org or call 931-486-9037. between New Orleans, and decide who will be June 5th - The 3rd Annual Waynesboro, Tn. 38485 Memphis and Nashville named Best Overall BBQ! FREE Community & including the historically For more information, please Business Expo, sponsored important Mississippi visit www.cityofclifton.com by The Shelbyville Bedford SIGNS OF ALL KINDS - CUSTOM STRIPING June 2- Butter y 5K County Chamber of TRUCK LETTERING - MAGNETS - YARD SIGNS Delta, Muscle Shoals Walk/ Run in Waynesboro Commerce, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 DECALS - BOAT LETTERING and Acadiana regions. to bene t the Butter y p.m. at Calsonic Arena, 721 Community leaders Foundation. For more Whitthorne St., Shelbyville, 931-722-7997 within the Americana information and to register, TN 37160 (931) 684-3482 Music Triangle are please contact Dean Stegall June 7 – 10th – Bonnaroo at 931- 722-5273 in Manchester, TN - One of working to combine the biggest concert events resources and create a June 2 – Perry County’s Wayne County Glass & Aluminum Music on Main Street in the world. For more visitor friendly guide to 2012 All Summer and every information visit www. Hwy 99 - Waynesboro the evolution, mysteries Saturday Nights outdoor bonnaroo.com 931-722-6600 Concerts. FREE admission June 7,8,9,10,14,15,16 – most popular music. A music series. Begins at 7:30 Carriage House Players [email protected] self guided driving trail pm on Lobelville City Hall presents “Annie” at Lincoln is being developed that grounds, Bring blankets & County Museum @ 7 pm Windows Custom Cut will take visitors on a lawn chairs. For the full for more information visit summer lineup visit www. Screens Safety Glass fourteen day adventure www.carriagehouseplayers. perrycountytennessee.com com Mirrors Store Front Broadway and Back”. Photography Workshop June 8 –The 8th Annual Showers Porch Enclosures A master calendar of featuring photographer Nine and Dine Golf Outing festivals, venues and Mike Serkownek – Cost – Tee Time – 3 pm at Saddle Furniture Glass Screen Enclosures Creek Golf Course in Repair or Replace Equipment Glass events to hear the original Will include classroom music of the area is also instruction and shooting (Continued On Page Thirty) 2012 TOURISM GUIDE - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - PAGE TWENTY-NINE In the spring of the limestone remains 1964 and all equipment of every year to honor 2001, 2002, and 2004 of the early charging and copyrights to the Father of Southern cultural resource platform and furnace base, the Blackwood Gospel Music. management personnel as well as the brick bases Brothers. The company The annual James D. conducted archival of the latter two stacks. continued to operate in Vaughan Festival is held and archaeological The immense amount of Leoma, Tennessee for at the Crockett Theatre assessments of the Wayne historic material that was several years until it in downtown Lawrence- Furnace Site in preparation recovered is still being was sold to a group in burg. for the widening of State evaluated, and promises Cleveland, Tennessee. The festival is held Route 15 (US 64). In to signi cantly increase On February 9, 1941, to bene t the James D. addition to  nding a the understanding of James David Vaughan Vaughan Museum in signi cant number of the nineteenth-century died at his home in Lawrenceburg. Vaughan industrial artifacts, the charcoal iron industry. Lawrenceburg of a heart is considered the founder archaeologists uncovered attack. of Southern Gospel Some of the best- Music. Annual James D. Vaughan known gospel musicians Main Street Lawrence- Wayne Furnace: in America appear in burg and the Lawrence- Festival Held In L’burg Lawrenceburg in July burg Lions Club sponsor the event. Financial Panic Suspends The glorious history of the Third Floor of the Southern Gospel Music SunTrust Bank Building Cedar Grove Furnace Operations In 1873 comes alive in the James in Lawrenceburg. Mr. almost eighteen thousand D. Vaughan Museum in Tom Crews is the Located In Perry Co. acres of land, was sold by historic Lawrenceburg, Curator. the other one was being Walker to his manager, Tennessee. The museum The United States honors the “Father of Congress has declared prepared for use. Thomas G. Pointer, and The furnace at Cedar his brothers Samuel and Southern Gospel Music, and recognized Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Grove was possibly the William.  rst in the state to smelt The Pointer brothers used as the Birthplace of iron with the hot-blast a pair of 27-foot-tall brick Southern Gospel Music. technique. This method furnace stacks alternately James D. Vaughan of preheating the air to produce iron. Their published millions of used for the blast would s e v e n t y - o n e - p e r s o n shape note songbooks eventually revolutionize workforce produced from this building on the iron industry. The  rst ironworks seventeen hundred tons of the Lawrenceburg Teamsters carried the on Forty-Eight Creek in metal that they shipped to Square. The Vaughan cast-iron pigs in ox- central Wayne County a rolling mill in Ohio for music enterprise included drawn wagons two miles the manufacture of boiler music publishing, song west to the Tennessee was known as the Mount River where they were Jasper Furnace. The plate. In the autumn of writing, radio and the famous Vaughan loaded onto specially blast furnace and forge 1861 they sold a quantity  tted boats and shipped were built in 1835 by the of pig iron to the Tredegar School of Music, all headquartered in historic to their destination. partnership of ironmaster Iron Works for use in James D. Vaughan, The Cedar Grove Rogal B. Ferguson and Confederate armament who sponsored the downtown Lawrenceburg, Furnace site encompassed Jasper R. Sutton. After manufacture. The area  rst professional Tennessee. numerous buildings and at Ferguson’s death in 1838, around the furnace was southern gospel The  rst full time Cedar Grove Furnace, least one hundred people the business was sold to used as a campground quartets, established the evangelistic quartet located in Perry County, is lived in the industrial Planters Bank in 1840. by both Union and  rst southern gospel consisted of Adger Pace, the only surviving double- village. In the early charcoal furnace within John W. Walker purchased Confederate forces. In magazine, recorded the W.B. Walbert, Otis L. 1850’s, William Bradley  rst southern gospel McCoy and Hilman the Western Highland & Company took over the facilities from the 1865 the Pointers sold Rim region of Middle bank for $10,300 in 1846, the facility to the Gaylord quartets, established the Barnard. In 1929, operations at the furnace. McCoy and Barnard Tennessee. The furnace It operated until 1862, and he and his brother Rolling Mill Company.  rst southern gospel stacks were constructed G.W. Boyd managed the music radio station and were replaced by Albert when Federal gunboats George began operations of limestone and then lobbed cannonballs there as “Walkers Iron operation for the company taught the South how to Roberson and Rudolf lined on the inside with Moore. These two were toward the furnace, Works.’’ By 1854 Walker under the name of Wayne sing with the renowned handmade  rebricks. scattering the workforce. had added another furnace Furnace. The furnace Vaughan School of replaced a few years later This furnace is a single by Ottis J. Knippers and By 1883 nothing and was making between remained in production Music. structure, housing two remained but the massive ninety and one hundred until the  nancial panic of The James D. Vaughan his brother, Cecil. boshes and two chimneys stack. The dramatic ruin tons of iron per week. 1873 forced a suspension Museum is located on Finally, the company side-by-side. When only is listed on the national The business, including of operations. the Public Square on was sold on May 17, one furnace was in blast, Historic Register. PAGE THIRTY - WAYNE COUNTY NEWS - 2012 TOURISM GUIDE . . .Look What’s Homecoming and Southern The Dragon y: (Continued From Page Twenty-Eight) Heritage Festival. From 9 am – 3 pm Cavalry, Artillery Lewisburg, TN & Infantry, Re-enactors, A True Emporium June 9 - Tour de Wayne Confederate Silent Auction, (2nd Saturday in June) Historical Demonstrations, – Celebrating our ninth Food & Cold Drinks, Women year! Enjoy a tour of the of the Confederacy, musical Tennessee countryside. This entertainment, Children’s relaxed bicycle tour takes games, Historical lectures, in scenic beauties including Southern Sutlers. Begins the Natchez Trace Parkway, at 9 am – 3pm Admission Buffalo River and the charged. Located at 4435 Tennessee River! Rider fee Pyles Rd, Chapel Hill, included souvenir t-shirt. TN for more information by local artisans. Sip a craftspeople, antiques, For more information and to email info@elmspringscsa. cappucino or fresh fruit vintage glassware, china register, please visit www. com or smoothie while sur ng and silver. Need a June 9 – Perry County’s call 1-800-MySouth. the internet via free birthday or baby shower Music on Main Street 2012 June 16 – RC Moon Pie wireless internet service, gift? You can  nd it here All - Summer and every Festival – in Bell Buckle, Saturday Nights outdoor TN Celebrating the South’s or relax with a book by among a selection of new Concerts. FREE admission  nest tradition: RC Cola local authors in front of gift items. music series. Begins at & Moon Pie! Chamber of a cozy  replace. All are Morning time and 7:30 pm at Linden at the Commerce 10 mile run, a Courthouse Square, bring certi ed countryside course possible at The Dragon y the aromas of fresh- blankets or chairs. For the of gently rolling hills. For in Collinwood... a true ground coffee beans and full summer lineup visit more information visit www. With just one visit to Welcome Center you’ll be emporium experience, chocolate turtle brownies www.perrycountytennessee. bellbucklechamber.com this quaint little 1930s hooked! Wander through com June 21 – 23 Annual featuring the works fresh from the oven greet June 9th – TWRA Fishing Frontier Days – This year bungalow located just the myriad of one-of-a- of local artists & you. Rodeo @ 7:00am at Clifton is the 50th Celebration in behind the Wayne County kind hand-crafted items If you’re traveling the City Park Children under 15 Lynchburg, TN Plan to attend years old  sh for free, and a gre-at weekend of fun. For Natchez Trace Parkway, for prizes! Fun, Food, and more information visit www. you truly must make the Prizes! Let’s get our children lynchburgtn.com one of your stops along our natural resources! June 22 – Fayetteville Main •Antiques • Collectibles June 9 – Kid’s Fish Street “Swamp Stomp” at the way. The Dragon y- Day @ Stonebridge Lincoln County Museum an Emporium is located Park in Fayetteville, TN for more information call just off mile marker 355 For more information 931-433-7006. Specialty call 931-433-6059 June 23 North Mississippi of the Natchez Trace June 11-15 – Rippavilla Dulcimers return to the Coffee Parkway in Collinwood, Plantation presents “Hands- Wayne County Welcome Tennessee. on-History” – a day camp for Center from 10 am to 2pm children between the ages 8 with free lessons after. The – 12 For more information public is invited to attend. . . .TN R. 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