A regional guide to summer fun in the Upper Cumberlands 2009 2 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

Sit back, relax and Enjoy Your Stay

elcome to Cumberland County, ! Wheather you enjoy spending your time in the great outdoors enjoying Wnature, catching a round of golf, shopping, enjoying world-class live theatrical productions or delving into history, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our professional theater, the Cumberland County Playhouse, serves up drama, musicals, original produc- tions and a concert series. It also holds the distinction of being the largest rural professional theater in the country. Concerts and local productions run the gamut for the historic Palace Theatre on Crossville’s Main St. School concerts and special presentations of area musicians are among the many, many activities going on in the 1930s art-deco structure which stands as the “jewel of Main St.” When the theaters go dark, there are other places and things to explore. Crossville Outlet Center has more than 20 stores offering brand-name merchandise. Antique shops are plentiful throughout the county, and there are several consignment shops for folks looking for a bargain. Cumberland Mountain State Park is one of the pre- mier parks in the Tennessee park system. Cabins are available for lodging, and the park also offers camping, paddleboating, canoeing, an Olympic-sized swim- ming pool, fishing, hiking, picnicking and play areas, and tennis courts. There is also a meeting facility and restaurant for the family reunions, a dinner out and other activities. The park’s Crab Orchard stone arched bridge is a crowning jewel for one of the county’s best treasures. Ozone Falls, a 43-acre natural area in the eastern part of Cumberland County, plunges 110 feet Included in the Cumberland Mountain State Park over a sandstone cap rock into a deep blue, rock-strewn pool. Legend has it that the area was system is Ozone Falls, a short drive east of Crossville. named "Ozone" because of the "stimulating quality of the air" created by the mist that is gener- Continued on Page 4 ➤ ated after the long plunge of the water. 3 4 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

Ozone is a favorite for rappellers across historic Crossville Depot, which was the state who spend time at the water- where a young World War I sergeant, fall area perfecting their technique. Alvin C. York, came back to his moun- Naturalists enjoy Ozone Falls’ rustic tain home as a hero. Renovated by scenery, and Hollywood even came to the three Rotary Clubs in Cumberland appreciate the beauty of the area, when County, the Depot now houses a gift Disney brought cast and crew to eastern shop and meeting facility, and it’s a cor- Cumberland County to film The Jungle nerstone in the Crossville Arts Council’s Book, a mid-1990s live action flick on ever popular Depot Days festivals. the Rudyard Kipling tales of Mowgli, The Great Depression made its the jungle boy. mark on Cumberland County, and rich Cumberland County is also home evidence of it can be found south of to 35 miles of Tennessee’s first linear Crossville at The Homesteads. First state park, Cumberland Trail State Park. Lady Eleanor Roosevelt started the The unique park features hiking trails project as a means of ending poverty in on Black and Brady Mountains in the the rural area. Many families still live Grassy Cove Segment, and volunteers in the original Homesteads homes, and are working to extend the trail system. one of the original homes now houses Scenic beauty is the rule, not the a museum. A pinnacle of that project, exception, when it comes to The Homesteads Tower Museum, stands Park, a county-owned park off U.S. proud at the intersections of Hwys. 127 70 North. The trail for non-motorized South and 68. traffic, with its historic significance Another museum, Pleasant Hill’s and meandering along the Obed River, Pioneer Hall Museum, shows what life attracts walkers, runners, bicyclists and was like at the Pleasant Hill Academy nature lovers all year long. The park in the late 1800s to early 1900s, and it also has playgrounds and picnic shelters, includes miscellaneous artifacts that tell The restored 1930s Palace Theatre is the jewel of Main Street. The facil- which can be reserved for reunions and the story of the county and its history. ity at 72 S. Main St. in Crossville hosts a variety of community events gatherings. The resort communities of Fairfield throughout the year. Those events include the Cumberland Jamboree, The expanded Crossville Centennial Glade, Lake Tansi Village and which hosts free concerts the first Saturday of every month at the Palace, Park is also fun for all ages, with a soft- Cumberland Cove also attract visitors and the Big South Fork Opry, which performs the second Saturday of the ball complex, lighted picnic pavilions, and tourists, with their quiet, scenic month, combining music, comedy and folktales in a unique country- walking trail, basketball and tennis beauty. western experience. courts, horseshoe pits and volleyball And then there’s golf. Lots of it. courts. Cumberland County’s 11 courses have from trade publications. Chronicle’s Travel Guide. History buffs will delight in proclaimed the area as “The Golf That’s just the highlights. You’ll find And, we’re sure you’ll find other trea- Cumberland County’s rich heritage. On Capital of Tennessee,” and individual more about these and other Cumberland sures along the way. Crossville’s Main St., one can find the courses have earned national accolades County gems in the Crossville Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 5 Playhouse offers family entertainment in 2009 The Playhouse’s 45th season is a grand fuel the liftoff of a starship and its crew mixture of new and classic, from a big of wannabe rockstars! Mix blank verse fat Broadway and Hollywood hit to the with dizzy Miranda singing “Teenager wonderful On Golden Pond and the In Love,” shake well with “Shake, Rattle beloved musical, It’s a Wonderful Life, & Roll,” roast over “Great Balls of first premiering in 1994. Fire” and serve with a side of “Monster Share memories and family with “old Mash!” poop” Norman and his amazing Ethel in After the 100th birthday of First their 48th summer together at the lake Baptist of Ivy Gap, May Ellen, Vera house near Camp Koochakiyi, where and Olene plan a benefit talent show Ethel sang songs like the girls of our own to help the pastor meet a crisis. But Camp Nakanawa. the mayor’s wife thinks she’s a Baptist On Golden Pond, sponsored by Stanley “Deputy Sheriff” (with a siren on her Bise, MD, has been held over. It contin- red Cadillac!). She likes men in charge ues through July 15. of everything and fights the talent show. Shenandoah, a huge favorite, is the But, through laughter, tragedy and show- great Civil War musical. The Civil War biz, the church — and the women — sur- in the Shenandoah Valley of was vive stronger than ever. fought by neighbors and guerillas, not Showtime at First Baptist plays Aug. just armies. The James Stewart movie 13-Oct. 21. becomes this stirring musical of valor The legend of King Arthur, Guenevere and patriotism, of honor and conscience, The Cumberland County Playhouse production of On Golden Pond con- and Lancelot is among the world’s time- war and peace. An American farm family tinues through July 15. It's part of the Playhouse's 45th season, which less stories, and Camelot is among its struggles amid the national conflict that offers a mixture of classic Broadway and Hollywood hits with family most beloved musicals. Knights and echoes yet today. favorites. ladies, kings and queens, forbidden love Shenandoah, sponsored by M. Stewart among the royals of a millennium (not Galloway, MD/Cumberland Eye Center, The Foreigner, the most requested Hollywood smash hit is coming to the a decade) ago. One of the great, arche- continues now through June 14. show, is a wild and brilliant comedy Playhouse. Hairspray will play June 25- typal tales of honor and idealism, of The original, unmatched family gospel that makes its return to the Mainstage. Aug. 30. fate and human frailty, set to a brilliant musical (with that one naughty word that Starring Jason Ross, Carol Irvin and Return to the Forbidden Planet plays book, music and lyrics by true American ought not to be used in church), is return- Daniel Black, this is a show that sells out July 30-Oct. 31. Called a Star Trek masters. ing for its 16th Playhouse year. quickly. Get your tickets early! story with a Rock-n-Roll Heart, it was a Running Sept. 10-Nov. 8 Camelot is Smoke on the Mountain, sponsored by The Foreigner, sponsored by Comfort smash hit for years in London. Imagine sponsored by Discovery Depot, Mariner’s Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, runs Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a 1956 ➤ now through Oct. 3. Inn, runs May 22-Oct. 4. “B” move set on a “forbidden planet” Continued on Page 6 A new, big fat current Broadway and instead of a desert “isle.” Add songs to 6 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

From Page 5 Local events offer a little bit of everything Pointe and Tennessee Heart. Community Band Summer Concert Complex This year will be the 11th year the Sanders Family has had The event showcases more than 200 Downtown Cruise-in June 2 a holiday visit to the Playhouse. Stone Memorial High School quilts in categories of bed quilts, wall June 27 A Sanders Family Christmas Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. hangings, wearables and accessories, Main Street runs Oct. 29-Dec. 19. along with home décor. Main Street will be closed from 1st The terrific musical first pro- Craft Fair on the Plateau Contact: [email protected] Street to North Street for classic cars, duced at the Playhouse in 1994 June 6-7 music, food and door prizes. returns Nov. 19. Sponsored Knights of Columbus Grounds International Harvester Collectors Show Contact: 787-1324 by Looney & Chadwell Title Combined arts and crafts fair and cruise- June 19-20 Service and Kenneth and Carol in car show. Open to all crafters of origi- Cumberland County Community Independence Day Children's Parade Ann Chadwell, it tells the story nal hand-made items. Complex July 4 of George Bailey of Bedford Contact: 707-7291 Features all types of International Downtown Crossville Falls, the Building and Loan, Clarence, his guardian angel, Harvester tractors, equipment and Children of all ages parade downtown his beautiful sweetheart (and Taste of Crossville more. on bikes, power wheels or wagons, all wife) Mary, lovable, bumbling Contact: (423) 570-1350 June 19 dressed in patriotic-themed clothing. Uncle Billy, sweet little Lulu A Taste of Crossville returns to Main Contact: (931) 707-0638 and even mean old Mr. Potter Street to kick start the Depot Days fes- Pullin' for Kids' Lucas Oil Pro Pull coming together for a wonder- tivities on June 19. June 26-27 Fireworks Festival ful life in the musical version Contact: (931) 787-1324 Cumberland County Community July 4 of the classic story from Frank Complex Centennial Park Capra’s screenplay and movie. Crossville Depot Days Benefit for House of Hope. Event The city of Crossville will host its You can also enjoy the June 20-21 includes carshow and kid-fest Saturday annual fabulous fireworks. Mountains and Music concert and chamber series, such as Downtown Crossville morning with Lucas Oil Professional Contact: 456-6632 Leroy Troy and the Tennessee The Depot Days Main Street Festival Truck and Tractors pulling Friday and Mafia Jug Band, performing features live music, crafts, booths, food, Saturday nights. Bluegrass and BBQ Contact: 707-2273 July 23, Mandy Barnett in con- games and more! Downtown Crossville, July 10-11 cert, performing Aug. 16, and Inc. sponsors the event and vendors are Cumberland County Community Bread of Life Annual Block Party much more. welcome! Complex For more information about Contact: (931) 787-1324 June 27 Hosted by the Cumberland County Fair upcoming shows or to purchase Fourth Street Association, this event features music, tickets to a performance, you Mountain Memories Quilt Show An all-day event with great food, games food and fun for the whole family. can contact the Playhouse at June 19-20 and singing. Includes bluegrass competitions, barbe- 484-5000 or visit them online at Cumberland County Community Contact: 707-0503 Continued on Page 7 ➤ www.ccplayhouse.com. Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 7 cue cook-off, arts and crafts fair and Expression will exhibit fines arts and Contact: 787-1324 music, food and door prizes. more. crafts by regional artists. Contact: 787-1324 Contact: (31) 456-3929 Contact: 277-5425 Cumberland County Fair Aug. 24-29 Homesteads Apple Festival 2009 Clinton H. Pearson Jr. Memorial Downtown Cruise-in Cumberland County Community Sept. 26 Summer Open Chess Tournament July 25 Complex Homesteads Tower July 11 Main Street Fair includes rides, games, food, Sixth annual festival offers music all Cumberland County Community Main Street will be closed from 1st music, pageants, a petting zoo and day, a free kids zone, craft booths, a Complex Street to North Street for classic cars, much more. There will be livestock quilt show, antique tractors and hot, Consists of four Swiss-system rounds music, food and door prizes. judging and best in show prizes. fresh fried apple pies. with cash prizes awarded. Contact: 787-1324 Contact: 484-9454 or Contact: 456-9663 or Contact: 484-9593 or 484-4878 www.cumberlandcountyfair.com www.cumberlandhomesteads.org 127 Corridor Sale Tennessee Women's State Open Pro-Am Aug. 6-9 Mayland Festival Oktoberfest July 15 Hwy. 127 Sept. 12 Oct. 9-10 Stonehenge Golf Club From Covington, KY, to Gadsen, AL, Mayland Senior Citizens Center Knights of Columbus Activity Contact: 787-1956 the nationally known series of sales Music, dancing, food, face painting, Grounds with everything imaginable passes animal petting area and more. For many years, the Knights of Tennessee Women's State Open Golf through the heart of Cumberland Contact: 277-3200, 277-3181 or 335- Columbus have brought Oktoberfest Tournament County. It’s impossible to keep track 3181 to Cumberland County. The two-day July 16-19 of how many shoppers and vendors German festival features polka music, Stonehenge Golf Club participate, but it’s grown to be the Pioneer Day food, fun, games and dancing. Contact: 787-1956 biggest and best event of its kind in Sept. 19 the world, with sellers offering origi- Cumberland County Community Downtown Cruise-in Tennessee State Championship Truck and nal artwork, antiques, crafts, primi- Complex Oct. 24 Tractor Pull tives, quilts, decorative sewing and The annual Pioneer Day festival fea- Main Street July 18 more. tures Native American dancing and Main Street will be closed from 1st Cumberland County Community Contact: (800) 327-3945 demonstrations, food, live music, Street to North Street for classic cars, Complex heritage demonstrations and more. music, food and door prizes. Contact: 260-6015 or 260-4611 Downtown Cruise-in Contact: 787-1324 August 22 Downtown Cruise-in Art in the Park Main Street Sept. 26 Crossville Christmas Parade July 23-24 Main Street will be closed from 1st Main Street Dec. 5 Cumberland Mountain State Park Street to North Street for classic cars, Main Street will be closed from 1st Main Street Cumberland Artisans for Creative music, food and door prizes. Street to North Street for classic cars, 8 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle You don't have to drive far for fun! Area communities schedule festivals and special events throughout the summer Information in the events listing is taken Pikeville, TN from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Arts and crafts fair with craft demonstra- Development Web site, www.tnvacation. tions, live entertainment, living history com. Readers are cautioned some dates re-enactors and children's activities. Lots and times may change between the time of food and fun for the entire family. of printing and the event. Please use the Contact: (423) 533-2732 contact information provided or visit the Web site to confirm the events you would White Knuckle 2009 like to attend. Brimstone Recreation Huntsville, TN May Over 200 miles of trails to enjoy. There will be live entertainment Saturday Rockin' the Docks night. May 23 Contact: (800) 274-6786 Lenoir City, TN Lenoir City Park Jammin at Hippie Jack's Americana Live bands, food, fireworks and chil- Music Festival dren's area, all on the banks of beautiful May 22-24 Fort Loudon Lake. Crawford, TN Contact: (865) 986-1223 Features The Claire Lynch Band, Dehlia Low, Scott Miller & the Commonwealth, Libery Square Celebration & Lester Flatt The New Familiars, Jimmy Thackery, Memorial Bluegrass Day Malcolm Holcombe and more. May 23 Contact: (931) 445-2072 Sparta, TN Features a full day of music, crafts, food, Sundown in the City games, truck and car show and much Through June 30 more. Knoxville, TN Contact: (931) 836-3248 Thursdays only. Outdoor concert series, from reggae to rock to jam and beyond. Granville Heritage Festival Music lovers come to enjoy acts like Bela May 23 Fleck, Little Feat and Steve Winwood. Granville, TN Contact: (865) 523-2665 Includes bluegrass festival, antique car and tractor show, craft demonstrations, The Tower, on Hwy. 127 south of Crossville, June storytelling and more. is the showplace of the Cumberland Homesteads, a project of President Contact: (931) 653-4511 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. The tower serves as a museum for Storytelling Festival the community and is open seasonally. Appalachian Dumplin' Festival June 4-6 May 23 May 23-24 Pigeon Forge, TN May 23 Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN Features storytelling concerts, National Winfield, TN Celebrate the museum's birthday with The trails at Raccoon are fast and forgiv- Youth Storytelling Showcase and Haunts Winfield Municipal Center cake, ice cream and lively music. Guests ing, making for a great leisurely race for 'n Haints Tales. Includes games, crafts, live bluegrass are encouraged to come early to design new trail runners or a full-on speed fest Contact: (800) 251-9100 music, horseshoe competition, carriage party hats and noisemakers in prepara- for those in the hunt for the first state rides, antique car show, food and the larg- tion for the cake cutting at 1 p.m. on the record for a trail race. Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival est variety of dumplings in the region. Museum Plaza. Contact: philip@outdoorchattanooga. Contact: (423) 569-6139 Contact: (423) 756-2738 com June 5-6 Townsend, TN Happy Birthday Creative Discovery Scenic City Trail Marathon and Half Log Cabin Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show A juried pottery festival with more than 30 Museum booths, wheel-throwing and hand-build- Marathon May 23-14 Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 9 ing demonstrations, Cherokee potters, Cherryhomes performs. Raku firing, children's tent, music, food and a special tribute for the 75th anni- Doyle Old Timers Day Celebration versary of the Great Smoky Mountains June 6 National Park. Doyle, TN Contact: (800) 525-6834 The day begins with a parade, antique truck, tractor and car show, costume Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival contest, auction, kids activities, tall tales, June 5-6 husband calling, hog calling, cake walks, Dunlap, TN horseshoe competition, ice cream social, Features local and regional bluegrass crafts, quilting and butter churning dem- bands including Valley Grass, The onstrations, music and more. Coalition Band, The Cumberland Band Contact: (931) 657-2459 and the Cumberland Gap Connection. Contact: (423) 949-3483 Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of the Stone River National Battlefield Riverbend Festival June 6, June 20 June 5-13 Murfreesboro, TN Chattanooga, TN An hour-long walk back in time through Six stages of world-class music, includes the Stones River National Cemetery. rock, classic, country, bluegrass, jazz, Stones River National Battlefield is a eclectic, R&B and more. 600-acre national park and cemetery ded- Contact: (423) 756-2211 icated to preserving the memory of those who fought and died at this crucial Civil Gatlinburg's Old Timers Day: The Park War battle. Was My Home Contact: (615) 893-6565 June 6 Gatlinburg, TN Town and Country Tour of Homes Residents gather to reminisce about the June 6-7 days before the establishment of the Franklin, TN Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A tour of nine historic properties along Contact: (800) 568-4748 the beautiful countryside of Williamson Black Mountain, in Crab Orchard off Interstate 40 exit 329, boasts County. some of the county's most breath-taking views. The elevation ranges Bluegrass Underground — Music at Contact: (615) 591-8500 Cumberland Caverns from 800 to 2,800 feet and most of the area is open to the public for Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival hiking, biking and ATV riding. Black Mountain is also part of the Cum- June 6 berland Trail, which is more than 380 miles in length. McMinnville, TN June 6-7 10 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

Lenoir City, TN More than 200 artists and crafters with plenty of food and fun on the banks of Fort Loudon Lake. Contact: (865) 986-6822

CMA Music Festival June 11-14 Nashville, TN Each year, Country Music's Biggest Party continues to grow. The festival brings country fans and artists together for four days and nights of live music. Contact: (800) CMA-FEST

Bonnaroo Music Festival June 11-14 Manchester, TN This music and arts festival is held on a The railroad to Crossville was built in 1900 and the first train arrived in September of that year. A boxcar was beautiful 700-acre farm. Bonnaroo brings used at the first depot until the building could be finished. The original depot burned in 1925, and the present together some of the best performers in building was finished in 1926. It closed in the early 1980s. Sgt. Alvin C. York, a hero of World War I, returned rock and roll, along with dozens of artists home to Tennessee at the depot. The Main St. station was used as a drop off point for prisoners on their in styles such as jazz, Americana, hip- way to the POW camp in World War II. It was also critical to the economic welfare of Cumberland County for hop, electronica and more. shipping native stone and timbers. The depot was renovated in 1996 as a community service project of the Contact: (931) 728-7635 three Rotary Clubs of Cumberland County. Today, the Depot is used as a site for business meetings, family reunions, parties, weddings and arts and crafts shows. Hogeye Fest exhibitors. rounds out the day. June 20-21 June 12-13 Contact: (865) 425-3610 Contact: (931) 389-9663 Livingston, TN Roan Mountain, TN Event includes Overton's Got Talent Living History Civil War Re-enactment Summer Vendor's Market The festival focuses on the 600-acre show. June 19-20 June 20 garden of rhododendrons, the largest Contact: (931) 823-7257 Gatlinburg, TN Algood, TN natural rhododendron gardens in the United States, in full bloom atop Roan Southeastern Division National Car Show Visitors witness artillery and cavalry There will be something for everyone demonstrations as Civil War period per- at the market, including specialty crafts, Mountain. June 13 formers gather in authentic encampment. sewing items, jewelry, candles, baked Contact: (800) 250-8620 Lebanon, TN Includes historical portrayals, a cannon goods, home décor, pocket knives and This national car show features more than drill and music along with the re-enact- more. 23rd Annual Moonshine Rod Run 400 cars and is presented by the Antique ment of the Battle of Burg Hill. Contact: (931) 537-9880 June 20-21 Automobile Club of America. Contact: (800) 568-4748 Newport, TN Contact: (615) 478-0697 Juneteenth 2009 Contact: (423) 625-9675 Rose Mont Renaissance Tennessee Heritage BBQ Festival June 20 June 20 Franklin, TN Lynchburg-Moore County Frontier Days June 19 Gallatin, TN McLemore House Museum June 25-27 Smyrna, TN Built by Josephus Conn Guild in the Commemoration of the Emancipation Lynchburg, TN Sam Davis Home and Museum 1830s, Rose Mont is recognized as one of of slaves and recognition of the last date Three nights and two days of family fun! Events include professional and amateur Tennessee's outstanding Greek Revival slaves were told they had been freed. The Parade, rodeo, carnival rides, games, barbeque cooks vying for cash prizes. houses. The event includes home tour, ceremony will include music by various street dance, fireworks and a western Includes entertainment, crafts, good food, food, crafts and more. churches and groups, and will feature shootout. living history demonstrations and lots of Contact: (615) 451-2331 games, pie strut, cake walk, children's Contact: (931) 759-4111 family fun. games and more. Contact: (615) 459-2341 Bell Buckle RC & Moon Pie Festival Contact: (615) 794-2270 Parkfest Carnival Secret City Festival June 20 June 25-27 Bell Buckle, TN Lion's Club Walking Horse Show Clarkrange, TN June 19-20 Celebrate the South's finest tradition June 20 Featuring local musicians, games, fire- Oak Ridge, TN — an RC Cola and a Moon Pie. A jam Celina, TN works, vendors and all the makings for A city-wide celebration featuring the packed day of fun for the whole fam- Features 23 classes of Tennessee Walking the ultimate "down home" carnival expe- largest multi-battle World War II re- ily awaits you, with country and blue- Horse competition. rience. enactment in the South. Features tours grass music, clogging dancers, Moon Contact: (931) 243-2256 Contact: (931) 879-9948 of Manhattan Project sites, children's Pie games, crafts and the ever-popular festival area, Euro Bungy, rock climbing "Synchronized Wading Extravaganza." 63rd Annual Rhododendron Festival Rumble on the Mountain wall, arts and crafts, antique dealers and Cutting the world's largest Moon Pie Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 11

June 27 and more. Wartburg, TN Contact: (865) 494-7680 Guided motorcycle runs through Morgan, Scott and Fentress counties. Includes Gatlinburg's July 4th Midnight Parade food, entertainment, prizes and more. July 4 Contact: (423) 346-5740 Gatlinburg, TN For the 34th consecutive year, Gatlinburg July kicks off America's Independence Day celebration with the nation's first parade, Shake the Lake 4th of July Celebration which begins at midnight July 4. July 3 Contact: (800) 568-4748 Spring City, TN Celebration with live music, craft booths, 32nd Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days games, contest, food vendors and a spec- Festival tacular fireworks display at 10 p.m. July 10-12 Contact: (423) 762-8916 Murfreesboro, TN This old-time music and dance festival is Smithville's Fiddler's Jamboree and one of the very few old-time festivals in Crafts Festival the country, featuring the national cham- July 3-4 pionships in Old-Time Banjo, Old-Time Smithville, TN Buck Dancing and Old-Time Clogging. State and national championships in 24 Contact: (615) 893-2369 categories, with seven categories for country music beginners, continuous jam Graveyard Tales session, more than 200 juried craft exhib- July 11 itors and cash prizes. Piney Flatts, TN Contact: (615) 597-8500 Performing members of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild share stories that will Anvil Shoot and Celebration make you shiver. Not recommended for July 4 children under age 6. Norris, TN Contact: (423) 791-3981 The Museum of Appalachia will host an old-fashioned celebration with musi- Murder Mystery Jazz Festival Train Trip cians, craftspeople and demonstrations July 11 Tennessee Department of Tourist Development of old-time activities such as sassafras Nashville, TN Colditz Cove, near Allardt, TN, features Northrup Falls, one of Tennessee's tea brewing, shepherding, rail splitting Tennessee Central Railway Museum most stunning waterfalls. 12 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle gives you the chance to solve a murder Festival mystery on your ride to historic down- Sept. 5-6 town Watertown, and then enjoy live jazz Nashville, TN music. Saxophonist Boney James will headline Contact: (615) 237-0270 this holiday celebration. Contact: (615) 578-2691 Scopes Trial Festival July 16-18 Sierra Hull Bluegrass Festival Dayton, TN Sept. 12 Dramatic re-enactment of the 1925 Byrdstown, TN Scopes Evolution Trial held in the origi- Festival honors Byrdstown's own child nal courthouse. Crafts, food, car show, prodigy Sierra Hull, a mandolin player children's area, music and more. who has played on the Grand Ole Opry. Contact: (423) 775-0361 Contact: (888) 406-4704

Music in the Holler Concert 27th Annual Standing Stone Marbles July 11 Festival and National Rolley Hole Crawford, TN Championships Begins at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 Contact: (931) 445-2072 Hilham, TN Starts at 8 a.m. Shakespeare on the Square Contact: (931) 823-6347 July 16-Aug. 16 A drive west on U.S. 70 West and a turn will take visitors to the quaint Knoxville, TN town of Pleasant Hill, which was home to Pleasant Hill Academy. 145th Anniversary Battle of An evening of the best of the Bard, pre- Artifacts from that distinguished institution of learning can be found Chickamauga Reenactment in Pioneer Hall Museum, one of the school's former dormitories. The sented in downtown Knoxville's Market Sept. 19 museum also contains many items from the area's past. It is open May Square. The 2009 season features rotating Chattanooga, TN through October. performances of A Midsummer Night's Reenactment of the 1863 Civil War Battle Dream and Hamlet. ing trails, children's activities and food in Knoxville. Guests 21 and older are of Chickamauga. Contact: (865) 546-4280 vendors. invited to graze and devour the tastiest Contact: (800) 624-0281 ext. 327 Contact: (931) 924-5353 offerings from the area's best restaurants, Folklife Festival distributors, wineries and breweries. Great Island Festival & 18th Century July 25 August Contact: (865) 637-5331 ext. 300 Trade Faire Kingsport, TN Sept. 12-13 Warriors' Path State Park Jamestown Jamboree Davy Crockett's 223 Birthday Celebration Vonore, TN Enjoy a day full of old-time music, games Aug. 8 Cherokee demonstrators, dancers, and tales. Delight in traditional life skills Jamestown, TN Aug. 15 encampment, food, crafts, storytelling demonstrations and contests. Celebrates Fentress County's musical Morristown, TN and more. Contact: (423) 239-6786 heritage and talents, with local artists Party for Davy Crockett's 223rd birthday Contact: (423) 884-6246 performing throughout the day. The with an outdoor showing of the Disney Cream City Crankin' Jamboree exhibits gospel, bluegrass and movie "Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Bell Witch Bluegrass Festival July 25 country genres to entertain a vast audi- Frontier." Sept. 18-19 Cookeville, TN ence in a small town atmosphere. Contact: (423) 587-9900 Adams, TN Come hungry for this ice-cream social Contact: (931) 879-9948 Bluegrass competition including blue- and contest held on the grounds of the 71st Annual Tennessee Walking Horse grass music and clogging events. historic Cookeville Depot Museum near Stringtime in the Smokies National Celebration Contact: (615) 696-2589 the historic Cream City Building. Aug. 14-15 Aug. 26-Sept. 5 Contact: (931) 528-4612 Pigeon Forge, TN The world championship show of Pellissippi State 2009 Hot Air Balloon Enjoy bluegrass concerts in the park. Tennessee's native breed of show horse. Festival Monteagle Mountain Market Arts and Contact: (800) 251-9100 Champions in 34 divisions will be Sept. 25-26 Crafts Show crowned with the World Grand Champion Knoxville, TN July 25-26 Feast with the Beasts Tennessee Walking Horse being named. Hot air balloon glows and flights, teth- Features 120 arts and crafts vendors. Aug. 15 Contact: (931) 684-5915 ered balloon rides, entertainment, crafts There will also be live entertainment as Knoxville, TN and kids' activities. well as train rides, a moon walk, walk- Enjoy the party at the wildest place Music City Jazz, Blue and Heritage Contact: (865) 694-6528 Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 13 Welcome to the Golf Capital of Tennessee If you yearn to hit the links, Cumberland County is the place to be!

umberland County hosts hundreds of thousands of LAKE TANSI golf rounds every year, Selected in 1994 by the Cumberland bringing in millions of dol- County golf community as the best Lake Tansi Clars to the local economy. How has this course to play, Lake Tansi receives heavy Tansi residents must call for tee times, and nonresi- small community atop the Cumberland play from diehard golfers who own prop- dents are welcome to call for available tee times. Plateau become such a destination for erty in Lake Tansi Village or visit Lake duffers and pros alike? Simple. It’s a Tansi Resort. Call 788-3301 matter of quality. Cumberland County’s The course features a back nine built golf courses are among the best in the around a series of small lakes and creeks Head Pro: Aubrey King state, and that’s what ensures that golf- that beckon golf balls to a watery grave. ers of all skill levels keep coming back. Lake Tansi Golf Course hosts an array Cost for 18 holes: $27 for property owners, $38 for regular guests In fact, the courses are so good that of golf tournaments each season for resi- they attract people who want to make dents and visitors alike. Holes: 18 Cumberland County their home. It is the home of the the Lake Tansi Linksters who have played golf in City of Crossville Golf Exchange Club Benefit Tournament, Par: 72 Cumberland County know how good the Cumberland County Junior Golf Tournament & the courses are. For those of you who Benefit Tournament and City of Yardage: 6,701 Johnny Majors haven’t yet had the pleasure, take a look Crossville Tournament, Lake Tansi Two Invitational at these course descriptions and call for Ball, Hospice Golf Tournament, FCA your tee time. Benefit Tournament, second round of the We hope you have fun on our cours- Continued on Page 14 ➤ es, and we’ll see you at the 19th hole! 14 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

Stonehenge Heatherhurst Players must be Fairfield Glade property owners, time- Players must be Fairfield Glade property owners, time- share owners or guests. share owners or guests.

Tee times required. Call 484-3731 or 1-800-GOLF-120 Tee times required. Call 484-3729.

Head Pro: Warren Huddleston Head Pro: Jeff Houston Assistant Pro: Frank Christopher Cost for 18 holes: $31 for property owners and time- Cost for 18 holes: $40 for property owners and time- share owners, $46 for guests share owners, $50 for guests, and $69 for nonmembers Holes: 36 Site of 2009 2009 Golf Capital of Holes: 18 Par: 72 per 18 holes Tennessee Golf Tennessee Women's Yardage: Crag - 6,171 Par: 72 State Open Association Father/ Brae - 6,595 Son Tournament Yardage: 6,549

Signsmith Shootout and the second City tiful scenery, giving a modicum of relief of Fairfield Glade Community Club, a the home course by many Glade resi- of Crossville Golf Tournament to benefit to the golfer who falls prey to the dif- property owener, a timeshare owner or a dents. The course is rolling, and the back Fair Park Senior Center. Tournaments ficult course. lodge guest. You also may be a guest of nine offers some of the best views in the must have at least 72 players registered. The cost is $40 for 18 holes for prop- a member. county of the surrounding mountains, Lake Tansi is a private course. To play erty owners plus tax and $50 plus tax The member rate is $31 plus tax for especially from the fairway of No. 11 you must be a property owner or a time- for guests. property owners and timeshare owners and the tee of No. 14. share owner. You may also be the guest Tee times are required. Call (931) 484- and $46 plus tax for guests. As you gaze down at the long downhill of an owner. 3731 or 1-800-GOLF-120. Call 484-3279 for tee times. fairway on No. 14 to the lake lurking at The course opens at 7:30 a.m. each the bottom, your eyes are drawn to the day. Costs are $27 for members, and $38 HEATHERHURST DRUID HILLS haze-shrouded mountains in the distance for regular guests. This includes cart. Heatherhurst is the newest course at Druid Hills is the original course at ➤ Call (931) 788-3301 for tee times and Fairfield Glade, and it is unique, as it Fairfield Glade and is still considered Continued on Page 15 the Tansi POA offices at 1-800-600- consists of two 18-hole layouts – Crag 9913 for golf package rates. and Brae, combining the fourth nine with the original nines – Mountain, Pine STONEHENGE and Creek – to come up with the two Stonehenge, in Fairfield Glade, is a names. gem. The physical challenge and terrain of Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the each course is described by its names. 15 best resort courses in America one Wide accepting greens over the entire year, its reputation continues to grow. course relieve the difficulty of the par- Stonehenge was ranked as the number three holes. one public course in the state for the third Heatherhurst is a private club, and you straight year by Golf Digest in 2001 and must be a member of the Fairfield Glade ranked fourth overall in Tennessee. Community Club, a property owner, a This reputation helped the course land timeshare holder or a lodge guest. You the Golf Capital of Tennessee Women’s may also play as a guest of a member. Golf Championship in 2009. It host- Heatherhurst is the host of the ed the Tennessee State Men’s Open Wyndham Vacation Ownership/TPGA Championship for several years in late father and son tournament, is one of 1980s and early 1990s. the home courses for the Cumberland A variety of long and short holes, County High School and elementary golf deceptively easy-looking greens and teams, plus a number of Fairfield Glade small challenging greens, Stonehenge tournaments. provides a challenge to a golfer’s skill. Heatherhurst is a private golf club, The demanding course provides beau- and to play you must be a member Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 15

and you can’t help but think that your drive could carry forever. The greens are well protected and a challenge at any time of the year. Druid Hills is also the site of several tournaments, including the Fairfield Glade Mountain Ridge Member/Guest, Ladies Invitational and Member/Member. Druid Hills is a private golf club, and to play you must be a member of Fairfield Mountain Ridge Golf Course is open to the public Glade Community Club, a property owener, a timeshare owner or a lodge guest. Tee times are not required. You also may be a guest of a member. The member rate is $31 per round with cart plus tax. The guest rate is $46 per Staff: Linda Baker, pro shop round with cart plus tax. Tee times may be made up to five days in advance by call (931) 484-3729. Cost for 18 holes with cart weekends holidays $28; Cost for nine holes weekends MOUNTAIN RIDGE and holidays $18; call the pro shop Mountain Ridge Golf Course, formerly known as Cumberland Cove, is located for other weekday rates and four miles from Monterey on Highway 70, and is one of Cumberland County’s oldest specials. public courses. Cumberland The course features wide open fairways and big, soft greens. It is fairly flat but Holes: 18 County's Oldest features enough character to the layout to challenge the expert golfer. It also features a completely stocked pro shop, as well as a planned snack bar and Par: 72 Course kitchen facility. Linda Baker is the pro shop attendant, and Jonathan Perry is the greens superin- tendent. The par-72, 18-hole course measures 6,673 yards. The cost is $28 on weekend holiday and $18 for nine holes on weekends and holi- days. Call the pro shop for weekday rates and specials. Tee times are not required, but may be made at (931) 839-3313. RIVER RUN River Run Golf enthusiasts enjoy the four-season River Run Golf Club, a picturesque course River Run Golf Course is open to the public. created by acclaimed golf architect Ron Garl. River Run Golf Club features a layout nestled into the beautiful Cumberland Tee times required. Call 456-4060. Plateau terrain, weaving lush fairways into the gently rolling hillsides along the flow channel of the Obed River. Staff: Earnie Brown The par-three third hole is a signature hole, while holes 13 to 18 are a blend of two par-threes, two par-fours and two par-fives, all challenging and strategic, and argu- Cost for 18 holes with cart ➤ $25, tax included Continued on Page 16 $20 twilight rate after 2 p.m. Senior Rate: (Mon.-Thurs.) $23

Holes: 18 Home Course Par: 72 of Stone Memorial Yardage: 6,509 Golf Tournament

Are we there yet? How far is Crossville from major U.S. cities Chattanooga, TN 78 miles Atlanta, GA 155 miles Knoxville, TN 70 miles Birmingham, AL 227 miles Nashville, TN 112 miles Cincinnati, OH 516 miles 16 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009

Druid Hills Players must be Fairfield Glade property owners, time- share owners or guests.

Tee times required. Call 484-3729.

Head Pro and Director of Golf : Steve Kraft Assistant Pro: Rag Jones

Cost for 18 holes: $31 for property owners and timeshare owners, $46 for guests

Holes: 18 Home of the Par: 72 Ladies Invitational Yardage: 6,270 Tournament

Dorchester Players must be Fairfield Glade property owners, time- share owners or guests.

Tee times required. Call 484-3729.

Head Pro: Jack Sixkiller

Cost for 18 holes: $31 for property owners and time- share owners, $46 for guests

Holes: 18 Home of the John Par: 72 Beatty Memorial Yardage: 6,270 Tournament

ably the best finishing holes on the Plateau. River Run also has a full-service snack bar and a driving range. A number of the tees have been converted to Bermuda grass, and there has been new seeding on greens and fairways. The price is $25 including tax seven days a week. Seniors can play for $23, and the twilight rate is $20 after 2 p.m. The cost includes cart. The general manager is Earnie Brown. Call (931) 456-4060 for tee times. DORCHESTER Dorchester ranks high on many lists as the most fun course to play in Fairfield Glade, and is the site of many tournaments, including the Fairfield Glade Member/ Guest, Seniors, the Ladies Invitational and the John Beatty Memorial Tournament. Dorchester is a private club, and to play you must be a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Club, a property owner, a timeshare holder or a lodge guest. You may also play as a guest of a member. The member rate is $31 per round with cart plus tax. The guest rate is $46 per round with cart plus tax. Tee times may be made up to five days in advance by call- ing (931) 484-3729. DEER CREEK Deer Creek Golf Course is quickly becoming one of the county’s premier courses Continued on Page 17 ➤ TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 17

The Bear Trace The Bear Trace Golf Course is open to the public.

Tee times required. Call 707-1640.

Head Pro: Kelvin Burgin

Cost for 18 holes: $42 (Mon.-Fri), seasonal rates: $35 twilight rate after 2 p.m.; $32 senior rates Monday through Friday with instate residence, Sat.-Sun., $42 senior rate. Call for other specials. Holes: 18 Home of the 2009 Par: 72 State Amateur Yardage: 6,900 Qualifier

Deer Creek The public is welcome at Deer Creek with tee times.

Tee times required. Call 456-0178.

Staffers: Tom Humphreys, general manager

Cost for 18 holes (Tues.-Sat): $32 (Sun.-Mon.): $23 Seniors (55 and over): $25 Twilight (1:30 p.m. every day): $20 Site of CCHS wrestling Holes: 18 benefit tournament Par: 72 and the Knights of

Yardage: 6,251 Columbus benefit tourney and growing. The course itself continues to improve and the beauty draws many from far and near. The course is being targeted as being more of a member-oriented club rather than a resort. Player club memberships are available; however, the course is open to the public. There are various rates, including $23 on Sunday and Monday; $25 Tuesday- Saturday for seniors 55 and over; $32 Tuesday-Friday; and $20 twilight rate every day after 1:30 p.m. A snack bar is open to provide light meals and refreshments to the hearty soul. Tom Humphrey is the general manager. The course measures 6,521 yards from the back tees. The par fives are accessible in two strokes, with low scores possible. Deer Creek has been the site of several golf tournaments in the past, including benefit events by the CCHS and Stone Memrial High School wrestling teams, the “Heart-in-One” Golf Tournament, the Cumberland County Cardiac/Pulmonary Alumni, Inc., Knights of Columbus and the first round of the Signsmith Shootout. Deer Creek is located about five miles from downtown Crossville, off I-40 at the Genesis Rd. (exit 320). The pubic is welcome. Tee times may be made by calling (931) 456-0178.

THE BEAR TRACE The Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park, which opened in June 1998, is one of four Jack Nicklaus-designed layouts in Tennessee, and was named as third Continued on Page 18 ➤ 18 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

Four Seasons Golf Tee times available, but not required. Call 484-0995.

Management: Jim Morrow, manager, and Dennis Daisy, assistant manager

Cost for 18 holes with cart: $17 Cost for 9 holes with cart: $9

Par: 54

Yardage: 2,115 Host for several golf Centennial Park offers 10 softball and baseball fields, a walking trail, clinics for all children indoor and outdoor horseshoe pits, playgrounds, picnic areas, outdoor basketball courts and a volleyball court. A new addition this past year and adults was a skate park, offering area kids a place to perfect their skateboard- ing skills.

Centennial Park best public course in the state by Golf Digest and ninth overall for 2001. “This is the biggest honor you can receive from a publication,” said Bear Trace pro Kelvin Burgin. hosts variety of The design takes advantage of elevation changes, as well as natural features, such as flowing streams and clustered pines. The signature seventh hole, an enticing par, incorporates another of the state’s events this summer natural resources, layered flagstone, also known as Crab Orchard stone. Bear Trace was named as one of the 10 best courses in 1998 by Golf Magazine, May 30-31 June 20-21 and has a log cabin for the pro shop and snack bar. American Baseball Association USSSA East Tennessee Sub-State Cumberland Mountain State Park is a 1,548-acre wooded park atop Invitational 9/11 Baseball Tournament (possibly May 30-31 Garrison Park too) Cumberland Mountain, elevation 2,000 feet, America’s largest forested plateau. ISA C Division Recreation Rumble June 26-28 A lakeside trail winds between tall pines and hemlocks. Nestled among the hard- Girls Fastpitch State & World ISA 8/18 A & B State Fastpitch woods are rental cabins, a recreation lodge and a restaurant overlooking Byrd Lake. Qualifier Tournament and World Qualifier Four other courses at Harrison Bay State Park, Tim’s Ford State Park and June 1-9 June 27 Chickasaw State Park and Ross Creek Landing near Clifton, TN are now open. CYBS League Tournaments Crossville Horseshoe Club Bear Trace was the host of the Frontier Tennessee Women’s State Open for four June 6-7 Tournament straight years, hosted the Tennessee Sectional Championship in 2006 and is one of June Jam ASA Fastpitch Softball July 8-12 the home courses for the Cumberland County High School and Stone Memorial golf Tournament – College Exposure ISA Fastpitch C Division teams. (with Garrison Park) Recreational League 8/18 World The fees are $42 Monday through Friday and $52 Saturday and Sunday for in- June 10 Series state residents. Out-of-state resident fees are $50 Monday through Friday and $60 City of Crossville Billy Loggin Golf July 17-18 Saturday and Sunday. They have a twilight rate of $35 after 2 p.m. There are senior Championship at Lake Tansi Golf USSSA State Men’s Softball rates of $32 Monday through Friday and $42 on weekends. Call (931) 707-1640 for Course Tournament tee times and other rates. June 12-13 July 25-26 Crossville Classic Horseshoe Pitchers ISA Women’s State Softball Professional Tour Championship FOUR SEASONS GOLF June 13-14 August 8-9 Four Seasons Golf – an 18-hole par three course – is the first of its kind for the Dixie College Showcase ISA Girls ISA Summer Bash Girls Fastpitch Cumberland Plateau. It is located off Peavine Rd. on Woodgate Dr. Fastpitch Tournament Tournament It also has a lighted driving range and a full-service club repair. The Four Seasons June 13-14 August 15-16 Grill is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday. Call 456- Mid-South Classic Men’s Softball ISA Fastpitch For Chicks Tournament 4403. Tournament August 29 Jim Morrow is the manager, and Dennis Daisy is assistant manager. June 15-19 Cumberland Open THPA Horseshoe For more information, call the pro shop at (931) 484-0995. CRYSA Youth Soccer Camp Pitching Tournament Precision Golf is open under the management of Karen McMeekin. Call 707- June 20-21 August 29-30 9889. Fourth annual ISA June Jubilee First King Of The Mountain ISA Men’s Softball Tournament Men’s Softball Tournament 19 Crossville Chronicle TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Get out and explore the great outdoors The Cumberland Plateau Nature southern routes. Information on the Viewing Trail is ready for visitors. With routes is available at the Web site, www. 48 sites selected, the trail will offer area alianceforthecumberlands.org. residents and eco-tourists the best the Cumberland County sites selected for Cumberland Plateau has to offer. the route are: The trail is a project of the Alliance for the Cumberlands, and is designed to aid Catoosa Wildlife tourism efforts in the region. Management Area, Devil’s Breakfast “We believe this project will have a great impact on tourism in the region,” Table said Katherine Medlock, executive direc- The Devil’s Breakfast Table rock for- tor of the nonprofit coalition dedicated to mation is a unique horizontal rock perched the ecological and economic sustainabil- and balanced on a vertical rock spire. The ity of the Cumberland Plateau. “Research site is also part of the Cumberland Trail has shown the eco-tourist is looking for State Park. Catoosa Wildlife Management a three- to four-day trip they can plan Area is a 79,900-acre tract of land man- online. This project is designed to pack- aged by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources age the best sites available in the region Agency. Visitors can take advantage of into three three- to four-day itineraries the beautiful scenery, flowing streams that will encourage those visitors to come and a variety of wildlife. Catoosa offers to the Cumberland Plateau.” sportsmen with unique hunting opportu- More than 75 sites within the 25 coun- nities, as well. ties of the Cumberland Plateau were nominated for inclusion in the project. Obed River Park Fermata Inc., a nature tourism consult- Arboretum ing group, evaluated the sites, subject- ing each to a rigorous assessment that Located in Crossville, the park is a included aesthetics, appeal, significance, Class I Arboretum featured along the safety and presence of cultural and his- course of the paved trail adjacent to the toric assets. Obed River. Obed River Arboretum also The Cumberland Plateau Nature has many native species of trees that have Viewing Trail is a self-guided tour of identification markers and a butterfly The Obed River Park and Arboretum in Crossville offers a paved trail various sites across the region. It has Continued on Page 20 ➤ with a view of the Obed River. been divided into northern, central and 20 TRAVEL GUIDE 2009 Crossville Chronicle

The arched Crab Orchard Stone bridge at Cumberland Mountain State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. It is the largest masonry project built by the CCC during the New Deal. garden during the summer months. The This 1,720-acre park was acquired in scenic beauty of the park, visitors and Interstate 40 exit 329, boasts some of the trail has Americans with Disabilities Act- 1938 as a project of the Farm Security local residents enjoy each distinct season. county’s most breath-taking views. The compliant entrances, as well as restroom Administration to provide a recreational The heart of the Cumberland Trail is in elevation ranges from 800 to 2,800 feet and picnic facilities. The park is open area for the 250 families selected to Cumberland Mountain State Park. and most of the area is open to the public year-round during daylight hours. homestead on the Cumberland Plateau. for hiking, biking and ATV riding. Black The park hosts many activities for fami- Black Mountain Mountain is also part of the Cumberland Cumberland Mountain State Park lies throughout the year, including swim- The mountain, in Crab Orchard off Trail, which is more than 380 miles in ming, hiking and camping. With the length.