nashville area self-guided driving tour Welcome to the Promised Land Trail. see the driving tour map on page 14.

Hit the road with one of ’s most interesting excursions and discover the Promised Land Trail. You’ll enjoy taking in the trail a mix of big cities and small towns, courthouse squares • These 514 scenic miles are full of historic sites, preserved and state parks, and a variety of history and attractions homes and wonderful museums that bring to life the stories of that promise to be everything you’d expect. many early settlers as they searched for the “promised land.” Your adventure begins in Nashville, and then leads you Many places require advance reservations, admission, or to some of the most charming cities in the state. Parts of both, to experience their beauty and history. this trail retrace some of the very routes our state’s earliest • While some historic homes and buildings open their doors to pioneers forged through the forested mountains and hills of visitors, some properties, like the White Plains Plantation home, remain as they have for over a century: private residences. . There’s avery’s trace, the first road into Please be respectful of the private land and homeowners on Ready foR a Tennessee Road TRip? We’ve got Tennessee, and Walton Road that later helped map the our tours. you covered on the new, self-guided driving trails of the course for Hwy 70. Today the route is lined with wonderful • One of the unique features of the Promised Land Trail is its Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways. On the Top Secret Trail, communities and neighborhoods that attract people from you’ll peruse antique shops, discover the “Secret City” of Oak easy access from I-40 or Hwy 70. You can plan a trip as long Ridge and the historic utopian community of Rugby, marvel across the country to their beauty and special events; or short as you like, and still see the many features that make at the Big South Fork sandstone bluffs and so much more. restaurants and cafés filled with d elicious foods; shops this trail special. Pick up a self-guided map at the Knoxville Welcome Center or visit TopsecretTrail.com. You’ll find the full of unique treasures; and natural areas showcasing • Don’t forget to visit your favorite online review sites (such as

directions, stops and stories that make the Top Secret Trail a the sights, sounds and wildlife the settlers encountered tripadvisor.com or yelp.com) and help us blaze a trail to these one-of-a-kind Tennessee road trip you won’t want to miss. more than 200 years ago. wonderful hidden gems. It won’t take long to realize this trail is about people. People fueled with a spirit of the unknown, whose sheer The colorful stories and interesting facts you’ll find along the determination for a new and better life led them to start Promised Land Trail have these towns with nothing more than what they could bring in been uncovered with the invaluable help of a wagon or carry on their back. Today, that pioneer spirit county tourism partners lives on. You’ll see it in every place you visit. And, more and historians in these importantly, feel it in every person you meet. communities.

Symbol Key: Great Motorcycle (R) Right Outdoors Route (L) Left African- Land Trust National Register American of Historic Places heritage for Tennessee Live Music Picture Spot Civil War Venue state-owned Festivals Lodging historic site Pictured on cover: The Hermitage, Nashville; Cumberland Mountain State Park, Crossville; Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Smithville; Pictured above: ; Barn on Tennessee For complete visitor information Paper contains Food & Wine Motorcoach- Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail, Algood; L&N caboose, Cookeville; Downtown square, Friendly Main Street on Tennessee, call 1-800-GO2-TENN 10% recycled Program Lebanon; , Sparta. content. or visit tnvacation.com. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 1 and hit the trail. But backyard smokehouse. Today, in addition reuse development don’t forget to come to their famous meats, visitors can buy with art displays, downtown nashville back for homemade homemade jams, jellies and mixes. Open a coffee shop and This mid-sized city draws people from all over the world, cakes, pies, breads Easter-Christmas. the Hot Rod Alley eager to stroll the sidewalks of Broadway, duck into the famous and their famous, old- Car Museum, honky tonks and walk in the footsteps of country music’s greats. fashioned fruitcake (a Continue E on US-70/ 7. Breeden’s Orchard Bakery & Country Store which features a This thriving district has something for everyone, from pool Lebanon Pk. for approx. – (L) Whether you prefer to pick peaches in Did You favorite since 1925). 3 miles, turn R onto collection of hot rods from the 1900s-1950s, halls and pub fare to great meals and family fun; shopping and the summer or apples in the fall, Breeden’s a full-size gas station, gift shop and more. Know The Hermitage was one of the film- Beckwith Rd. to pt. 7 delivers freshness Did You souvenirs to world-class sporting events. This has always been 631 Beckwith Rd. Know the heart of the city, and right on the banks of the Cumberland ing locations and settings for the Mt. Juliet right off the trees. During World War II, the River sits Nashville’s beginning — the site of the original Fort 1955 Disney filmDavy Crockett, 615-449-2880 Tours show how Second Army occupied the Nashborough. This is where the city’s first settlers landed, led here King of the Wild Frontier. these fresh fruits campus of Lebanon’s ? are produced and Cumberland University, by James Robertson in the Travel E on US-70/ 4. The Hermitage – Walk where harvested and the ? using it as headquarters late 1700s. Looking out over Lebanon Pk. toward President Andrew the river and behind the fort Graylynn Dr. for 4.1 country store is for an army training exercise known as the Jackson lived. His the perfect place to gather a few jars of Tennessee Maneuvers. During this time, General at the bustling downtown is miles. Turn L at home is one of an interesting reminder of the Old Hickory Blvd. Go preserves and jams. Children & adults may George Patton lived on site in Bone Hall. 1 mile, turn R at our nation’s most pick apples; only 18+ may pick peaches. changes Nashville has seen — Rachel’s Ln. to pt. 4. a u t h e n t i c a l l y Retrace route to 10. Historic Lebanon Square – This is known as from a humble fort to modern 4580 Rachel’s Ln. preserved early You’ll arrive in 8. Lebanon – Known as one of the “prettiest W. Baddour Pkwy./ the heart of the “Antique City of the South” skyscrapers, from pioneers to Nashville presidential home pt. 8 on route to of Tennessee’s country towns,” Lebanon W. High St., turn R onto for its many antique stores and malls. musical performers. 615-889-2941 sites, as well as one of the oldest and pt. 9. was founded in 1801 on land with a US-231/Cumberland St. Park and spend some time browsing and largest historic site museums in the U.S. gushing spring and a grove of red cedars. to pt. 10. discovering parts of the town’s historical Through exhibits and tours, visitors can see It was those cedars that gave the city 149 Public Sq. roots. There’s a life-sized statue of General DIRECTIONS Lebanon how this 1,000-acre property evolved from its name, a reminder of the biblical Land 615-444-5503 Robert Hatton, a graduate of nearby 1. Downtown Nashville 501 Broadway a modest frontier farm in the early 1800s to of Cedars. Lebanon is rich in history and Park and walk to Cumberland University, and a reconstructed Nashville Visitor Center Jackson’s prosperous and extensive cotton culture and its town square, listed on the pts. 10-12. cabin formerly 615-259-4747 From pt. 7, return to Inside the glass tower plantation. Since opening in 1889, more US-70, turn R onto US-70. National Historic Register, is home to many occupied by Neddy than 15 million people have visited this antique, gift and collectible stores. Jacobs, the first Abbreviation Key: of Bridgestone Arena, Go 8.2 miles, turn L on R Right visitors can talk with historic landmark. Admission charged. W. Baddour Pkwy. Go 2.6 settler to the area Did You miles, turn R onto 9. The Mill at Lebanon – (R) This 1908 brick L Left Music City experts in 1800. At 111 E. Know Nashville was founded on N. Maple St. to pt. 9. building was once home to historic Lebanon N North for “inside” tips; pick Main Street you’ll Christmas Eve, 1779. Among the 300 N. Maple St. Woolen Mills, which supplied wool blankets S South find a plaque that up brochures, maps pioneers was 12-year-old Rachel Lebanon during World War II. Today, it’s an adaptive E East honors the spot where the log building law and coupons; shop for souvenirs; and buy Donelson, daughter of Captain 615-443-6901 W West office of former Tennessee Governor Sam tickets for attractions, all while listening ? John Donelson. She would later Houston stood in 1818. to live music. become the wife of President Andrew Jackson. Park and walk to visit these highlights on Head NE on Broadway 2. Tennessee Central Railroad Museum – You’ll arrive in pt. 5 on 5. Mt. Juliet – This progressive town in the andrew jackson toward 5th Ave. for 0.3 and around the square (points 10-12): (L) This museum route to pt. 6. western part of Wilson County was formed Andrew Jackson was Tennessee’s first homegrown president, mile, turn R at 1st Ave S. is on the move! Go 0.3 mile, continue in 1835 and received its name from a castle born to Irish immigrants and known for his fiery temper and daring 115 E. Main St., Ste B 11. The Roy Bailey African-American History onto Hermitage Ave. In Here you can in Kilkenny County, Ireland. It is known as spirit. In the 1790s, he played a major role in creating the state Lebanon Center – (L) Established in 2004, this 615-449-2911 approx. 1 mile, turn L at experience rail the “Purple Martin Capitol of Tennessee,” of Tennessee out of North Carolina’s western territory, and began museum displays many Fairfield Ave./Willow St. travel firsthand and is home to country music stars Charlie his political career as the state’s first member of the House of artifacts and research to pt. 2. as you hop on Daniels and Tracy Lawrence. Representatives. In 1812, Major General Jackson led 1,500 volunteer materials focusing on 220 Willow St. board its historic troops south to Natchez along the Natchez Trace to defend New key topics important Nashville train for one of many special excursions From pt. 4, return to 6. Rice’s Country Hams – (L) Stepping inside 615-244-9001 Orleans from the British, marching them back home through hostile to the life of African- through beautiful Middle Tennessee. You’ll US-70/Lebanon Pk., turn this wooden, roadside building is like Native American territory, where his toughness earned him the Americans in Wilson L. Go 6 miles to pt. 6. pass through other towns on our trail, too, stepping back in nickname “Old Hickory.” He was called to duty County. It is named including Watertown (point 106), Monterey 12217 Lebanon Rd. time. Once the Mt. Juliet again to successfully fight the Creek Indians after community (point 51), Baxter (point 32), Cookeville 615-758-2362 community’s old in 1813, and again in 1814 in New Orleans, activist Roy Bailey, (point 36) and Lebanon (point 8). After country store, leading an unconventional band of soldiers to who took a leading the ride, explore the railroad museum filled today it’s home to an amazing victory that forced the British out role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Retrace route, turn L on with memorabilia and historic equipment. some of the area’s of Louisiana. His reputation as a hero helped Open Tues., Thurs. & Sat. Hermitage Ave. Hermitage best home-cured Jackson become the 7th U.S. president in Ave. becomes US-70/ 3. Becker’s Bakery – (R) For more than 85 country ham, sausage, and bacon, and 149 Public Sq. 12. Lebanon/Wilson County Lebanon Pike. Continue 4 years, this bakery has been a true family 1828, backed by a grassroots group known as Lebanon miles to pt. 3. they have a wall of trophies and ribbons the Democratic Party. Jackson’s wife, Rachel, 615-444-5503 Chamber of Commerce tradition — from the fourth generation to prove it! Edward Rice, Sr. started curing 2543 Lebanon Pk. died one month before he left Tennessee to While you’re on the square, stop here for info bakers to those who enjoy their made-from- country hams more than 60 years ago in his Nashville assume the nation’s highest office. on Lebanon and other interesting sights. 615-883-3232 scratch recipes. Pick up a box of cookies 2 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 3 Did You From sq., exit onto 13. City of Lebanon Museum & History Know and trade center until it began to decline, You’ll arrive in pt. 23 on 23. Carthage – Serving as the seat of Smith W. Main St., turn The Wilson County Fair has route to pt. 24. Center – (L) Take a walk through Lebanon’s been consistently ranked along with the steamboats, in the early 20th County, this former riverboat town was R onto Castle Heights century. During the Civil War, Confederate Ave. to pt. 13. past and learn about the town’s interesting one of the top county founded by Colonel William Walton, surveyor history from its beginnings as a Native General John Morgan’s troops escaped a of the old Walton Road that connected West 200 Castle Heights Ave. N. fairs in America today. Lebanon American region to the modern era. The ? Union attack in Lebanon, finding their get- and Middle Tennessee. In the heyday of the 615-443-2839 2,500-square-foot museum is located at the Exit sq. onto US-231/ 15. Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area away in Rome: the ferry anchored on their steamboat era, lower entrance of the City of Lebanon N. Cumberland St. Turn R – (L) Ever wonder what Wilson County was side of the river. The historic ferry continued this was known as Administration Building at Castle Heights, on US-70/E. High St./E. like in the “real early days”? During the in operation through the late 1920s. the “River City,” Baddour Pkwy./Sparta Pk. Mississippian period of Native American one of many Go 4.2 miles, turn L on an important stop habitation in Tennessee, the Cumberland You’ll drive through 19. South Carthage – Just across the river from restored buildings Poplar Hill Rd. Go 0.6 mile pt. 19 on route to pt. 20. for steamboat of the former River Valley became the site of a cluster Carthage, South Carthage was developed traffic with three to pt. 15. primarily because Castle Heights Poplar Hill Road of fortified towns. ferries operating Military Academy, Lebanon One such town is of the railroad. As from the town. whose campus is 615-885-2422 now known as you enter town, listed on the Retrace route to Sellars Farm, which notice the historic From pt. 22, continue 24. Carthage Courthouse Square – Anchored Lebanon Sq. Cordell Hull Bridge on Upper Ferry Rd. by the historic 1875 Smith County National Historic Register. Audio descriptions was inhabited from toward Country Ln.; by famous residents introduce the periods 1000 A.D. to 1300 on the left. Built Courthouse, this in 1936, it was the continue onto Main St. on display. A.D. Take a walking Go 0.3 mile, turn L at town square offers tour through the area while learning about second bridge to span the river at this spot. 3rd Ave. W. to pt. 24. restaurants, shops, Return to W. Main St., 14. Wilson County Museum history and charm, the inhabitants. 20. Kidz Central Playground – (L) Take a break Park and walk to turn L. Go 0.7 mile to – (R) The Fite- From int. of TN-53 & with several sites US-70N, go S for 0.8 mile. pts. 24-26. pt. 14. Fessenden House, built Exit Lebanon Sq. 16. Cedars of Lebanon State Park – (L) from the trail and have a picnic, stretch on the National 236 W. Main St. Turn L onto Ag Center Ln. your legs on the walking track and let the in 1870 by surgeon Dr. at US-231S/ Enjoy a stay in one to pt. 20. Historic Register. Lebanon S. Cumberland St. Turn L kids enjoy the play area. 615-444-9127 James Fite, is home to of the many cabins Hwy 53 on Cedar Forest Rd., go or campsites in this Park and walk to visit these highlights on Return to Lebanon Sq. a museum that features 0.8 mile. Take 1st R to (Behind farmers Market) 21. Timberloft Restaurant – (R) The grill is and around the square (points 24-26): many artifacts from the county’s 200-year 1,000-acre park. Hit Carthage stay on Cedar Forest Rd. 615-735-2294 always fired up and ready at this area history. Its main display is an exquisite to pt. 16. the horseback trail, favorite. Famous for its steaks and delicious 308 N. Main St. 25. Hotel Walton – This 1904 hotel just off From pt. 20, turn L onto collection of art and Victorian glassware. 328 Cedar Forest Rd. swim, hike or just Memphis-style Carthage the town square was Lebanon TN-53S/Gordonsville Hwy. 615-735-9292 stop for a picnic. Go 3.8 miles to pt. 21. BBQ, Timberloft’s named for the original 615-443-2769 Visitors frequently get cozy, rustic lodge Walton Hotel, built by Return to Lebanon Sq. 470 Gordonsville Hwy glimpses of foxes, Gordonsville setting has wel- the town’s founder. deer, squirrels, rabbits 615-683-5070 comed thousands, Still in operation, the and turkeys throughout the park. Did You Interstate Access: including a few Walton was a popular When Tennessee gained statehood in 1796, it was about one- I-40, exit 258 (TN-53). stopover for travelers Know When Lebanon’s Cumberland famous guests eighth the size it is today. It grew as the American government Head N toward Carthage. on the Cumberland University added its law school from Darrell Waltrip and Al Gore to Diane purchased more and more land from the Native Americans, until only River, and the estab- in 1852, it was the first in the Sawyer and the Dixie Chicks. Even the the southeastern sliver of the state still belonged to the . The lishment was known state and the first west of the desserts get special treatment from the tribe had adopted much of the European culture, owning large farms, for its fine food and entertainment. Today, ? Appalachian Mountains. restaurant’s own Le Cordon Bleu pastry chef! becoming Christians, using written language and even publishing a the hotel offers modern guest rooms and newspaper. Though they lived in peace with the settlers, President From pt. 21, 22. Smith County a “meat and three”-style restaurant on the Exit sq. onto US-70N/ 17. Classic Cars Southeast – (L) On the way turn L onto Andrew Jackson was no fan of the Native Americans, having fought E. Main St./Carthage Chamber of Commerce lower level. out of Lebanon, every TN-53N. Go 4.6 Did You against them in the Creek War. In 1830, Jackson signed the Indian Hwy, go approx. 0.9 mile car enthusiast should miles, merge into (R) Stop in for maps and area info, including KNOW By the late 1800s, “pearlers” by the hundreds Removal Act, requiring all Native Americans to leave their homes to pt. 17. visit the museum TN-25W/E/Bypass. a brochure for the 11-point, self-guided armed themselves and move west of the . In 1838, those who had 917 Carthage Hwy here. Though mainly a Go 0.7 mile, turn L Lebanon walking trail of Carthage, which features with knives and not relocated voluntarily were rounded up and marched west, while restoration and sales at Upper Ferry Rd. to 615-449-4300 several historic homes and sites near waded into area soldiers ransacked their homes and villages, taking their personal company, the “museum pt. 22. downtown. Directly across the street, rivers and streams possessions. About 4,000 of the 15,000 died on the quality” classic and 939 Upper Ferry Rd. Carthage you’ll find the gravesite of Colonel William looking for pearls march from what is now Chattanooga through Wilson County, muscle cars are worth 615-735-2093 Walton, founder of the town of Carthage. in mussel shells. A into Kentucky, and on to what is now Oklahoma. The Trail of Tears the stop. Admission Did You famous mussel bed and pearling ground was journey lasted more than a year and charged. KNOW Carthage is the family home of below Carthage on the . a half and is one of the cruelest Albert “Al” Gore, Jr., the 45th stories of Tennessee’s history. Continue E on US-70/ 18. Rome – Located With the building of locks and dams, the Carthage Hwy for approx. Vice President of the practice of pearling died out by World War I. on the Cumberland and 2000 Democratic Party Learn more about the Trail of Tears 12 miles. Pass through River at the presidential nominee. Gore began Pt. 26 is directly behind 26. Smith County Heritage Museum – on The Jack Trail: Sippin’ to Saddles, pt. 18 on route to pt. 19. mouth of Round his political career by representing pt. 25. Immerse yourself in Smith County’s history Nashville’s Trace: Backstage to Lick Creek, Rome Tennessee as a U.S. Congressman and 107 Third Ave. W. and heritage. See the photos, tools, Backroads and Tanasi: Rapids to once rivaled Senator just as his father (Al, Sr.) did. Carthage uniforms and other items that have been Railroads Trail. Carthage as a port 615-735-1104 615-735-2093 preserved and passed down to us from 4 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 5 169 Clover St. 29. T. B. Sutton General Store – (L) Situated of Jere Baxter, its award-winning wines. Visitors may Granville 931-653-4151 just a stone’s throw from the Cumberland’s president of the also browse the gift shop filled with wines DEFord Bailey banks, this was Tennessee Central and items for the wine connoisseur or Born in Smith County near Bellwood, DeFord Bailey was one of Granville’s general Railroad Company. novice, or just relax on the patio or in any the country’s most celebrated musicians of his time. Known as “The The new town grew of the open Bella Rooms. store and grocery Did You Harmonic Wizard,” he took the folk music of his rural upbringing to from the 1800s rapidly and farmers Know a national audience beginning in the 1920s. His famous harmonica until the 1970s. prospered as the rails brought distant Although small, Baxter had solos, such as “Pan American Blues” and “Fox Chase” are recognized Today, it has markets within reach of their agricultural its few minutes of fame when today as folk music masterpieces. Bailey’s contributions to country been beautifully products. Baxter sawmills marketed rail- the town’s little family store music, more specifically to the Grand Ole Opry, have earned him restored to respect its heritage, with a road ties and other wood products. was featured in the Loretta ? Lynn biographical movie, Coal an important place in our musical heritage. Not only was Bailey second-floor balcony and many original the first African-American to win fame in country music, he was features and fixtures. The space functions From US-70NE, turn L at 33. Twin Lakes Catfish Miner’s Daughter. TN-56N Scenic/Gainesboro the very first artist to make records in Nashville. Bailey was even as a gift shop, family-style dining room, Farm – (L) Forget Hwy. Go 0.5 mile to your license and grab Continue E. on US-70N for 35. Dipsy Doodle Drive In – (L) Known simply the first musician to play on WSM’s Grand Ole Opry and quickly art gallery and bluegrass pickin’ parlor — 2.5 miles to pt. 35. pt. 33. the bait. This popular as “The Doodle” around town. Tackle one became its biggest star. In 1927, after a the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour is recorded 2331 W. Broad St. 580 Gainesboro Hwy catfish farm stocks its of its famous classic music broadcast, WSM announcer here on Saturday nights and broadcast Baxter Cookeville “Giant Burgers,” George D. Hay introduced Bailey to the radio worldwide. Open Wed.-Sat., noon -3 p.m. 931-858-2333 fishing lakes weekly 931-372-2663 and you can “keep or sample a plate audience. Following Bailey’s performance of of chicken or “Pan American Blues,” Hay mouthed the phrase 173 Clover St. 30. Granville Museum – (L) Housed in an your catch” or “catch Granville historic 1873 and release.” The catfish. Just leave that would become music history: “For the past 931-653-4151 room for a slice of hour we have been listening to music largely church building, restaurant serves up… this museum is you guessed it — fried catfish, along “mile-high” pie or from Grand Opera, but from now on we will a Southern helping of banana pudding. present the Grand Ole Opry.” The Grand Ole filled with photos with many other favorites. Weekly fishing Opry, and the career of its new star, was born. and memorabilia tournaments are held throughout the You’ll arrive in pt. 36 on 36. Cookeville – Chosen for its two springs that provide a summer; full RV hook-ups and camping route to pt. 37. and its central spot in the new county of detailed pictorial sites are available. Putnam, Cookeville was chartered in 1856 days gone by. The history of Granville, along with artifacts as the county seat and named for Richard museum has an and antiques from a bygone era. Open Wed.- Return to US-70NE, 34. DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards – (R) The turn L. Go E for 0.7 mile, full wine expe- Fielding Cooke, who was instrumental in extensive exhibit Sat., noon -3 p.m. founding the county in 1854. The routing on the county’s turn R at Lance Dr. to rience starts here. 186 Clover St. pt. 34. of the Nashville & Knoxville Railroad (later many Century 31. Sutton Homestead – (R) Take a tour of this Open daily, the Granville 1800s homestead 600 Lance Dr. site offers free the Tennessee Central) through Cookeville Farms — working 931-653-4151 Baxter in 1890 greatly stimulated its prosperity. farms that have in the quaint town 931-858-1177 walking tours of of Granville, led the vineyards and The rails carried out products of its farms Continue N on Main St., remained in the same family for more than and forests and brought in manufactured make slight R onto by knowledgeable free tastings of 100 years. The museum is housed in a goods. After a depot was built west of the TN-25W. Take US-70N/ former manufacturing building. guides in period TN-53E ramp, keep R at costume. Visit the square, businesses and residences sprang up fork, merge onto US-70. 27. Granville Marina blacksmith, weav- nearby, giving Cookeville two commercial Go 5.6 miles, turn districts, WestSide and the Square. L onto TN-24E/ & Resort – (L) This ing, and grist mill shops as well as a Cordell Hull is a great spot to Cookeville Hwy. museum and working pioneer village. Don’t The person behind the name of Cordell Hull Lake is rich in From pt. 35, continue E 37. Ralph’s Donut Shop spend an hour or Turn L onto miss the Transportation Museum, also on political history — locally, nationally and internationally. Born on US-70N/W. Broad St. – (L) Hang out with TN-53N/Granville a weekend. Stop Go 4 miles, turn L at the grounds, for a look back on the history in a log cabin in present-day Pickett County, Hull graduated the locals whose Hwy to pt. 27. here for beautiful S. Cedar Ave. to pt. 37. of travel by wagon, river, and automobile. from Cumberland School of Law at Cumberland University and morning rituals bring 7316 Granville Hwy lake views and 59 Cedar Ave. Open Wed.-Sat., noon -3 p.m. was admitted to the bar as a teenager. He became the elected them to this legendary Granville homemade burgers and bologna sandwiches. Did You Cookeville 931-653-4360 Know The nearby town of chairman of the Clay County Democratic Party at the age of 19. 931-526-4231 shop for breakfast Turn R onto TN-96S/ 28. Granville Bed & Breakfast and Gift Shop Nameless was actually Hull was a local judge and served in the Tennessee House of and lots of good talk. Clover St., you’ll arrive – (R) This Granville business operates “named” by a postmaster Representatives and later served for 11 terms in the United States Open throughout the day and also the in Granville on route to from the former in 1866 when the House of Representatives. He was elected to the Senate in 1930, perfect stop for a late-night treat, Ralph’s pts. 28-31. post office, bank ? residents could not agree but resigned in 1933 to become secretary of has been a Cookeville tradition for more 146 Clover St. than 50 years. Granville and mercantile on what to call the town. state. He is known best as the country’s longest- 931-653-4560 buildings down- serving secretary of state, holding that position From pt. 31, travel E 32. Baxter – Baxter has had various names in Continue on Cedar Ave. N 38. WestSide Cultural District – Look for the town, with rooms on TN-96S/Clover St. for 11 years (1933-1944) under President for 0.1 mile to pt. 38. vintage Cream City and suites for rent its history. Before the railroad, a post office Franklin D. Roosevelt and throughout much of for 8.6 miles, turn L at there was called “Ai,” a name borrowed Broad St., Spring St., Ice Cream sign and antiques and US-70NE/Nashville Hwy. World War II. Hull became an important force Cedar Ave., W. 1st St. & and you’ll know from a biblical city of Canaanites. After Depot St. gifts for sale. Make Granville an overnight Go 5.6 miles. You’ll drive in the creation of the United Nations and in you’ve arrived! through pt. 32 on route a depot was built, it was called “Mine Cookeville stop on the trail and borrow a bicycle from 1945 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Take a walk on the B&B to explore this small community’s to pt. 33. Lick.” In 1902, the community post office “co-initiating the United Nations.” and depot were named “Baxter” in honor the WestSide and charm and natural beauty. relive the days 6 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 7 of old in this unique and historic part of 30 E. Broad St. 43. Dogwood Park & Performance Pavilion – during the Civil War, and a third in 1899. Cookeville Cookeville. You’ll find everything from cafés 931-526-6668 (L) This beautiful The current building was completed in and restaurants to shops and galleries. and shady park 1900 and designed by James Yeaman, the upper cumberland quilt trail As you discover the WestSide, don’t miss is a great place same architect who designed the Ryman Quilting has a long and rich history in the counties along this these highlights (points 38-44): to have a picnic Auditorium in Nashville. Take some time and trail, as well as across Tennessee. To date, more than 2,000 different and stroll through enjoy the area and its side streets filled with quilt forms have been attributed to our state. Quilts were an 1 W. 1st St. 39. Cookeville- Putnam Chamber the rose garden. restaurants, shops, a coffee house and cafés. expression of love, community and necessity, and were cherished Cookeville of Commerce & CVB You’ll also see the and handed down from generation to generation. 931-526-2211 outdoor bandstand and amphitheatre, home From Broad St., The area boasts many quilt trails, which feature turn R onto 46. Highland Visitors Center 116 W. Broad St. 40. Cookeville Depot Museum – (R) All aboard to a variety of musical events, including Jefferson Ave. Go painted quilt patterns on old, historic barns. One Cookeville for a trip back in time. The museum has an Shakespeare in the Park, Dogwood Fridays, 1.7 miles, turn L famous fabric quilt in our trail’s region is “The 931-528-8570 (L) Stop in this extensive collection of railway artifacts, Sundays in the Park and Bryan Symphony onto Neal St. Go 0.2 miles regional showcase of Jackson Quilt,” sewn by Rachel Jackson, wife of memorabilia and photographs of the railroad’s Orchestra concerts. to pt. 46. attractions, entertain- President Andrew Jackson, during her stay at the history in Putnam County. See running scale 470-A Neal St. ment, dining, lodging White Plains Plantation (point 47) in Algood. It is 40 E. Broad St. 44. Cookeville History Museum – (L) This Cookeville currently in a private collection. Many quilt shops trains, then hop Cookeville museum features changing exhibits, as well 931-525-1575 and shopping info. on an authentic 931-520-545 Ask for their printout can be found in the area (see page 17) and the as a permanent collection of artifacts, city of Algood is home to an annual quilt festival 1913 Baldwin “10 photographs, of the week’s events Wheeler” steam and look through the photo displays to each spring, which preserves the art and heritage special exhibits of quilting in the Upper Cumberland. Visit the engine. Built in and more, covering discover the Upper Cumberland region. 1909, this depot is Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail website for more Cookeville’s history Retrace route back to 47. White Plains Plantation – (L) (Private information: Uppercumberlandquilttrail.com. notable for being from prehistoric one of only three brick depots erected by Jefferson Ave., turn R. Residence) Drive times through the Go 1.7 miles to US-70/ past this beautiful the Tennessee Central Railway Company and present. E. Spring St., turn R. for its unusual pagoda-style roof design. It Go 2.8 miles, turn L at 1848 Antebellum Continue on Dry Valley Rd., 49. Blue House Pie Co. & Bakery – (R) Not far was often referred to as the “jewel” in the 45. Putnam Courthouse Square – Since 1854, Dry Valley Rd. Go 2.3 home, part of the turn L on Elm St. Go 0.5 from the White rail company’s crown. Free admission. four courthouses miles, turn R at historic White mile to pt. 49. Plains home is Did You have stood in Old Walton Rd. Go 0.2 Plains Plantation, 518 W. Main St. a specialty pie Know Cookeville is one of the smallest towns in mile to pt 47. Algood the center of first established 931-537-PIES (7437) company worth the Southeast to be home to a professional, this thriving and 2700 Old Walton Rd. in 1809 and a stop-over along the famous the stop. But full-blown symphony orchestra — Bryan Algood beautiful square. 931-537-6662 Walton Road. One of the early plantation’s don’t let the sign Symphony Orchestra. The group performs Fires destroyed most famous guests was Rachel Jackson, outside fool you. ? at nearby Tennessee Tech University which the first building First Lady of President Andrew Jackson. In addition to their made-from-scratch was recently named one of “America’s 100 soon after it was erected in 1855, a second Family lore tells that she quilted during her pies, you’ll find cakes, cookies, muffins, Best College Buys”. stops at the original White Plains home. cheesecakes and more. One of the “Jackson Quilts” remains in a Did You Turn L onto W. Broad St., 41. Kiwanis Cookeville Children’s Museum Know private collection. Call ahead for tours. Apple pie isn’t as “American” turn R onto N. Oak Ave., – (R) Kids will Did You as you may think; The first turn R onto W. 2nd St. to be kids — and Know pt. 41. Walton Road Putnam County was named for Major General “crusted“ apple pie recipe there’s no better Israel Putnam, a popular hero of the French 36 W. 2nd St. Walton Road played an important part in the settlement appeared in an Old English place to be one and Indian War, as well as the Revolutionary ? cookbook from the year 1390. Cookeville than right here! of Putnam County and the entire Upper Cumberland region. 931-979-7529 (PLAY) Putnam County actually contains more miles of the road than any War. At the Battle of Bunker Hill, Putnam 931-520-3866 (FUNN) Enjoy hands-on ? From pt. 49, turn L on 50. Bee Rock Adventure Climb & Vista at became famous for saying, “Don’t fire until art and science of the other counties it passes through. In 1799, William Walton, W. Main St., go 0.2 mile. Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast – (L) This is who anticipated profits from the promotion of travel along the you see the whites of their eyes.” Turn L onto Cooper Rd., exhibits, an outdoor play area, a pretend go 0.3 mile. Turn R on one of the more house, farm and more. Children can even route, secured permission to establish a new east to west road. Retrace route to 48. Algood – Until popular climbing More modern than tracks of early days, it was 15 feet wide with Dry Valley Rd., go 2.7 dress up for a performance in the dramatic Dry Valley Rd., turn R. rails reached the miles. Turn L on US-70NE/ spots in Middle play area. Admission charged. no stumps, and had bridges or causeways at its streams. Overall, Arrive in pt. 48. area around 1891, TN-24/E. Spring St., Tennessee, with a it provided adequate and secure travel to the West, enticing Algood was simply go 13.2 miles, turn R at spectacular over- Turn L on W. 2nd St. 42. Cookeville Performing Arts Center – (L) contemplating settlers to make the journey. One traveler described farmland — much Bee Rock Rd. to pt. 50. look of the toward N. Cedar Ave. Turn See theatrical and the road “as broad and commodious as those in the environs of of it owned by 1400 Bee Rock Rd. L onto N. Cedar Ave., go musical produc- Philadelphia.” With the people also Joel Algood — Monterey and Stamps Hollow. The Garden Inn offers 0.1 mile. Turn L onto came prosperity to the area. The 931-839-1400 W. Broad St., go 0.2 mile tions, touring and known as “Algood Oldfields.” The guests a selection of 11 rooms with garden to pt. 42. Broadway shows, road linked two main “highways” Nashville & Knoxville Railroad bought land and mountain views. Located on private 10 E. Broad St. presentations by of the time, the from him for a depot and called it “Algood.” property, the owner allows photos and use Cookeville Cookeville Children’s and the Cumberland River, and The rails carried out agricultural products, of the area for climbing and hiking during 931-528-1313 Theater and the greatly facilitated travel and notably poultry and eggs. So much, in fact, limited hours. Climb at own risk. award-winning Backstage Series in the commerce between East and the town once called itself the “Chicken city’s 458-seat, live performance theater. Middle Tennessee. Capital of the World.” PROMISED LAND TRAIL continues on page 18.

8 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 9 Food & Wine along the Promised land trail area lodging

Here are just some of the many places to eat along the Promised Land Trail. Find more options at food & wine continued There are many wonderful hotels PromisedLandTrail.com. Restaurants are listed here by town, in the order it appears on the trail. and bed & breakfasts (B&B) Did You KNOW along the trail. Find a complete list Poet’s on the Square Simonton’s Cheese & Nashville Granville The Oxford English watertown at PromisedLandTrail.com. Accommodations are listed in trail order, 230 E. Broad St., 931-372-2201 Gourmet House Becker’s Bakery Granville Marina & Resort Dictionary cites the first Angie’s Family Restaurant beginning in Nashville. Call ahead for most lodging reservations. (See pg. 21, pt. 75) ? (See pg. 2, pt. 3) (See pg. 6, pt. 27) Ralph’s Donut Shop recorded use of the word 8910 Sparta Pk., 931-456-5141 (See pg. 7, pt. 37) 2278 Hwy 127S, 931-484-5193 Hermitage Hotel Cabin at the Pond 2543 Lebanon Pk., 615-883-3232 7316 Granville Hwy, 931-653-4360 barbecue in the English Blue Tomato Market & Café 59 Cedar Ave., 931-526-4231 Stagecoach Place Café 231 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville (See pg. 18, pt. 54) T.B. Sutton General Store language in 1697. (See pg. 26, pt. 109) Mount Juliet 4355 Hwy 127S, 931-456-9631 888-888-9414 3100 Muddy Pond Rd., Monterey, (See pg. 6, pt. 29) The Dog House 120 E. Main St., 615-237-0065 931-445-3743 Breeden’s Orchard 24 N. Cedar Ave., 931-372-0093 The Beef and Barrel Chilango’s Mexican Restaurant The Big Bungalow 169 Clover St., 931-653-4151 Depot Junction Café & Country Store Restaurant & Lounge 725 South Congress Blvd. 618 Fatherland St., Nashville Garden Inn B&B at Bee Rock Thomas Andrew’s Restaurant 108 Depot St., 615-237-3976 (See pg. 3, pt. 7) Baxter 1112 West Ave., 931-456-9211 615-215-6250 615-256-8375 (See pg. 9, pt. 50) 631 Beckwith Rd., 615-449-2880 32 W. Broad St., 931-520-4726 The Whistle Stop Edgar Evins Marina’s Union Station - A Wyndham 1400 Bee Rock Rd., Monterey The Brass Lantern Wineries 931-839-1400 Creative Accents & Pizza & Ice Cream Algood Restaurant & Lounge The Galley Restaurant Historic Hotel Scarlett’s Garden Tea Room 303 Broad St., 931-858-3287 Blue House Pie Company 79 Chestnut Hill Rd., Ste. 102 (See pg. 26, pt. 104) Tennessee has 40 wineries 1001 Broadway, Nashville Cumberland Mountain 12192 Lebanon Rd., 615-773-5513 Twin Lakes Catfish Farm & Bakery 931-484-7657 2100 Edgar Evans State Park Rd. statewide, and our trails 615-726-1001 State Park (See pg. 9, pt. 49) Silver Point, 931-858-2424 practically lead you to their (See pg. 21, pt. 73) Rice’s Country Hams (See pg. 7, pt. 33) Sparta AREA Rockhaven Cottages (See pg. 2, pt. 6) 580 Gainesboro Hwy, 931-858-2333 518 W. Main St. Hurricane Marina’s door. These three are along 147 Mires Rd., Mt. Juliet 24 Office Dr., Crossville the Promised Land Trail. 800-250-8618 12217 Lebanon Rd., 615-758-2362 Cookeville 931-537-PIES (7437) Barb’s Cedar House Restaurant Blue Water Grille Restaurant 615-449-5227 645 Johnson Chapel Rd. 864 Floating Mill Rd. Chestnut Hill Winery Lodge at Cumberland Lebanon CHAR FACEBOOK FAN FAVORITE: 931-761-3463 Cedars of Lebanon State Park That new peanut butter pie Silver Point, 931-858-2275 (See pg. 20, pt. 69) (See pg. 4, pt. 16) Mountain Farm Bay’s Southern Bread Bakery 14 S. Washington Ave. Casa Luna Italian Restaurant 78 Chestnut Hill Rd., Crossville 1130 Clint Lowe Rd., Crossville 211 Hartman Dr., 615-449-6444 931-520-CHAR(2427) y’all make is my new favorite. Sligo Marina’s 328 Cedar Forest Rd., Lebanon It’s amazing. 125 Churchill Dr., 931-837-0308 Wheelhouse Restaurant 931-707-7878 615-443-2769 919-493-2615 Castle Heights Chop House Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill El Tapatio Mexican 350 Sligo Rd., 615-597-5245 DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards Stagecoach B&B 705 Cadet Ct., 615-449-9800 53 W. Broad St., 931-526-4660 Watermelon Moon Farm B&B Monterey Restaurant Sundance Restaurant (See pg. 7, pt. 34) 10575 Trousdale Ferry Pk. 4355 Hwy 127S, Crossville Demos’ Restaurant Cream City Ice Cream & BenAnna’s 243 N. Spring St., 931-836-1346 170 E. Main St., 615-597-1910 600 Lance Dr., Baxter Lebanon, 615-444-2356 931-456-9631 130 Legends Dr., 615-443-4600 Coffee House 111 W. Commercial Ave. Foglight Foodhouse 931-858-1177 Firefly Acres 119 W. Broad St., 931-528-2732 Susie’s Restaurant Avans Farm & Retreat Tom’s Blue Moon BBQ 931-839-7111 (See pg. 24, pt. 92) 305 W. Broad St., 615-597-1022 Stonehaus Winery 202 Pig Branch Rd., Gordonsville 304 Tandy Ln., Sparta 711 Park Ave., 615-444-7920 Dipsy Doodle Drive-In 275 Powerhouse Rd. (See pg. 19, pt. 61) 866-408-6456 931-946-7383 (See pg. 7, pt. 35) Crossville 931-657-2364 Liberty 2444 Genesis Rd., #103 Carthage Butterfly Hollow B&B Rock Island State Park 2331 W. Broad St., 931-372-2663 5th Street Diner Cloverleaf Restaurant Crossville, 931-484-9463 (See pg. 24, pt. 93) B and B Drive-in 47 W. 5th St., 931-787-1817 Miss Marenda’s Tea Room 28 Bussell Ln., Gordonsville Downtown Monterey 5 E. Maple St., 931-836-2542 10905 Nashville Hwy 615-683-4163 82 Beach Rd., Rock Island 421 Cookeville Hwy, 615-735-9657 Bean Pot Restaurant & 615-536-5534 Cup & Saucer Restaurant Mom’s Sub Shop 931-686-2471 Hotel Walton Restaurant Country Store Hotel Walton 118 E. Commercial Ave. 20 W. Bockman Way, 931-837-7827 Lakeside Resort (See pg. 5, pt. 25) 931-839-6149 590 Peavine Rd., 931-484-4633 (See pg. 5, pt. 25) Pluto’s Hot Dogs 308 N. Main St., Carthage (See pg. 25, pt. 96) 308 N. Main St., 615-735-9292 Boston’s Restaurant El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant 100 W. Bockman Way, 931-837-5886 615-735-9292 358 Relax Dr., Smithville Did You KNOW 900 S. Jefferson Ave. 42 North St., 931-456-1925 615-597-4298 Rise & Shine Café Photo Credits: Thank you to our many tourism partners who provided photos for this brochure including Beech Hill Blue B&B Restaurants offering 931-372-0246 Cumberland Mountain The Inn at Evins Mill Southern comfort food 376 N. Spring St., 931-837-6600 Jody Sliger, Sparta-White Co. Chamber of Commerce. Pg. 1: Cookeville L&N caboose-Brent Moore 118 Cherry St., Granville ? 190 S. Willow Ave., 931-520-4393 State Park Restaurant (SeeMidTN.com); Pg. 4: The Trail of Tears by Robert Lindneux (1942)-The Granger Collection, New York; Pg. 931-653-4574 (See pg. 24, pt. 95) are often termed a “meat and (See pg. 21, pt. 73) Sparta Café 5: South Carthage-Steve Minor, Timberloft Restaurant; Pg. 6: DeFord Bailey-David C. Morton, Granville 1535 Evins Mill Rd., Smithville Marina, Nameless-Brian Stansberry; Pg. 7: Twin Lakes Catfish Farm-meangirl.blogspot.com, DelMonaco three” because diners select Gondola Restaurant 24 Office Dr., 931-484-7186 104 E. Bockman Way, 931-837-2233 Granville B&B 615-269-3740, 615-597-2088 one meat and three vegetables 1156 S. Jefferson Ave. Winery-Barbara DelMonaco, Dipsy Doodle-Kevin O’Mara (http://klophoto.com), Ralph’s Donut Shop- (See pg. 6, pt. 28) Dynasty Asian Café Ragland Bottom Restaurant Daniel Greene; Pg. 8: Cookeville Children’s Museum, Cookeville History Museum, Putnam Co. Courthouse- Edgar Evans State Park from the daily menu. 931-854-1466 6923 Sparta Hwy, 931-761-2014 Bill Carey (tnhistoryforkids.org); Pg. 9: White Plains home-Brian Stansberry; Pg. 10: Catfish plate- 146 Clover St., Granville 229 Interstate Dr., Ste. 104 bunrab.com; Pg. 12: Fiddlers’ Jamboree poster-Jorge Arrieta (popsiclesandgrenades.com), Fiddlers’ 931-653-4560 (See pg. 26, pt. 104) Maddux Station 931-456-9111 Jamboree performance-Andrew Steele (CookevilleTimes.com), Upper Cumberland Air Show; Pg. 15: 1630 Edgar Evans State Park Rd. Gordonsville 319 E. Spring St., 931-854-0883 Smithville AREA (also pg. 26)-Ron Lowery, Cookeville railroad crossing-Brent Moore (SeeMidTN.com); Granville Marina & Resort Family Ties Restaurant Pg. 17 (& pg. 26): Jim’s Antiques-Jim Amero (watertowntn.com); Pg. 18: Muddy Pond community- Silver Point, 931-858-2446 Cornerstone Café Bumpers Drive-In (See pg. 6, pt. 27) Mauricio’s Italian Restaurant 904 Webb St., 931-456-5141 VirginiaKail.com, Cabin by the Pond-Rosanna Horst, Muddy Pond General Store-Barbara Sandlin; Pg. 19: Watertown B&B 4 E. Main St., 615-683-8211 232 N. Peachtree Ave. 303 E. Broad St., 615-597-6190 Wonderful World of Trains-hobbiesonabudget.com; Scarritt College-Mark Gstohl; Pg. 20: Homesteads 7316 Granville Hwy, Granville Forte’s on the Square house-Denise Brinkley; Pg. 21: Cumberland Gap-Bill Carey (tnhistoryforkids.org), Arcy Acres, Vintage 116 Depot Ave., Watertown Timberloft Restaurant 931-528-2456 Center Hill Marina’s The 931-653-4360 (See pg. 20, pt. 68) Pleasant Hill Academy-Tennessee State Library and Archives; Pg. 24: DeKalb Co. Courthouse-Ichabod; 615-237-9999 (See pg. 5, pt. 21) Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge Coppertop Floating Restaurant Pg. 26: Alan Jackson-Angela George, Liberty-J. Michael Rowland (Alexandria, TN), Watertown Sq.- Blackberry Bramble Cottage 27 E. 4th St., 931-787-1744 450 Cove Hollow Cir., Lancaster Stephen Kerstiens, Mile-Long Yardsale-watertowntn.com, Blue Tomato Market & Cafe, Stardust Drive-In- For camping, see page 13, 470 Gordonsville Hwy 895 S. Jefferson Ave. Gary Andrews (Department 56 Retirees); Pg. 27: Union Soldiers-Tennessee State Museum, Fort 1580 Blackburn Fork Rd. 615-683-5070 931-528-1434 615-548-4115 Nashborough-Bill Carey (tnhistoryforkids.org). Cookeville, 931-520-6240 Marinas and State Parks. 10 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 11 Festivals & events in the area enjoy The Great Outdoors along the promised land trail

ongoing Sutton Ole Time Music Hour – Granville – T.B. Sutton General Tennessee is filled with many outdoor adventures, and the Promised Land Trail has opportunities Store, Every Sat. night at every turn. This guide provides you with several options, but for more ways to enjoy the great february outdoors, go to PromisedLandTrail.com. Cumberland County Jamboree at The Palace Theater – Pates Ford Resort & Marina Rock Island Crossville JULY CONTINUED Marinas & Recreation Areas Marina and lodging. State Park Dinner Shows at T.B. Sutton General Store – Granville Award-Winning DeKalb Co. Fair – Alexandria – 3rd week 6323 Jefferson Rd., Smithville (See pg. 24, pt. 93) Carthage Boat Ramp Valentines’ Day Murder Mystery Train – Lebanon Backwoods Country Music Festival – Crossville 615-597-4807 82 Beach Rd., Rock Island 102 Eatherly Landing, Carthage 931-686-2471 april Smith Co. Fair – Carthage Ragland Bottom Center Hill Marina Sellars Farm State Celebration of Craft at Appalachian Center for Craft – AUGUST Recreational Area Marina, lodging and restaurant. 1410 Ragland Bottom Rd., Sparta Archaeological Area Smithville World’s Longest Yard Sale – Crossville – 654 miles on US-127, 450 Cove Hollow Cir., Lancaster 931-761-3616 (See pg. 4, pt. 15) Easter Bunny Trip/Excursion Train – Watertown Begins 1st Thurs. 615-548-4315 Rome Boat Dock Managed through Tennessee Cumberland Mountain Farm Fiddlers Grove Spring Festival – Lebanon Cumberland Co. Fair – Crossville Cookeville Boat Dock Under Rome Bridge. State Parks. Hiking, fishing, birdwatching, Nature Fest – Cookeville Putnam Co. Fair – Cookeville Marina, lodging and restaurant. US-70, Rome Poplar Hill Rd., Lebanon wildlife observation and 13800 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd. 615-885-2422 Spring Mile-Long Yard Sale – Watertown Wilson Co. Fair – Lebanon Sligo Marina photography opportunities. Baxter, 931-858-4008 State Natural Areas 1130 Clint Lowe Rd., Crossville Windows on the World – Cookeville SEPTEMBER Marina, lodging and restaurant. Edgar Evins Marina 350 Sligo Rd., Smithville (SNA) & Wildlife 919-493-2615 White Co. Agricultural Fair – Sparta – Begins Labor Day Marina and restaurant. MAY 615-597-5245 Dogwood Park 2100 Edgar Evins Park Rd. management areas Heritage Day – Granville – Sat. before Memorial Day Native American Heritage Festival & Music – Crossville (See pg. 8, pt. 43) Silver Point, 931-858-5695 Twin Lakes Catfish Farm (WMA) 30 E. Broad St., Cookeville A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival – Cookeville Upper Cumberland (See pg. 7, pt. 33) Bridgestone-Firestone Floating Mill 580 Gainesboro Hwy, Baxter 931-526-6668 Coal Mining History Fair – Sparta Quilt Festival 430 Floating Mill Rd., Silver Point Centennial Wilderness WMA 931-858-2333 Golden Mountain Sock Hop – Sparta Algood – Mid-Sept. 931-858-3125 (See pg. 22, pt. 80) State Parks Scott’s Gulf Rd., Sparta Off-Road Park Spring on the Mountain Dogwood Festival – Monterey Granville Marina 6338 Golden Mountain Rd. Upper Cumberland Air Show – Sparta – Burgess Falls State Park 931-836-3552 Stitch & Share Quilt Show – Sparta 3rd Sat. (odd numbered years only) (See pg. 6, pt. 27) Sparta, 931-644-9917 7316 Granville Hwy, Granville (See pg. 24, pt. 91) Ozone Falls SNA Granville Veterans Park JUNE Homestead’s Apple Festival – Crossville – Last Sat. & Sun. 931-653-4360 4000 Burgess Falls Dr., Sparta Hwy 70, Ozone, 931-484-6138 931-432-5312 6700 Granville Hwy, Granville Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival – Carthage – Defeated Creek Fall Fun Fest – Cookeville Hidden Harbor Marina Virgin Falls SNA Green Brook Park Marina, 2nd Fri. & Sat. Marina, lodging, restaurant Did You KNOW (See pg. 22, pt. 81) OCTOBER 810 S. College St., Smithville Annual Craft Fair – Crossville and camping. Burgess Falls was named by Scott’s Gulf Rd., Sparta Granville Fall Celebration – Granville – 1st Sat. Southern Living magazine as 931-836-3552 Hidden Hollow Park JULY 2700 Holmes Creek Rd. ? Rendezvous on the Square – Carthage – 1st Sat. Smithville, 615-597-8800 one of the top “Five Ways to Stay Local Parks, Nature 1901 Mount Pleasant Rd. Cool in Tennessee” in 2011. Cookeville, 931-526-4038 smithville fiddlers’ Cumberland Plateau’s Annual American Indian Powwow – Horseshoe Bend Marina areas & TRAILS Cookeville Kidz Central Playground & Park jamboree & crafts festival Marina and camping. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Bee Rock Adventure Climb Fri. & Sat. closest to July 4th Fall Mile-Long Yard Sale – Watertown 6040 Webb’s Camp Rd. (See pg. 4, pt. 16) (See pg. 5, pt. 20) & Vista Hwy 53, Carthage, 615-735-2294 (See box, pg. 24) Fiddlers Grove Fall Festival – Lebanon Walling, 931-657-5080 328 Cedar Forest Rd., Lebanon (See pg. 9, pt. 50) Hurricane Marina 615-443-2769 1400 Bee Rock Rd., Monterey Pearson-Sparkman Park Fourth of July Celebrations – Many towns along Promised Land Lester Flatt Memorial Bluegrass Day & Liberty Square Bockman Way, Sparta have a July 4th event. Visit PromisedLandTrail.com to learn more. Celebration – Sparta Marina, lodging and Cumberland Mountain 931-839-1400 restaurant. State Park 931-836-3214 Octoberfest – Lebanon Cane Creek Park 864 Floating Mill Rd. (See pg. 21, pt. 73) South Carter Street e miss? & Recreation Center what did w Oktoberfest – Crossville Silver Point, 931-858-4084 24 Office Dr., Crossville 201 Cane Creek Camp Rd. Riverfront Park The information in this brochure represents just a few treasures Standing Stone Celebration – Monterey Long Branch Recreation Area 931-484-6138 Cookeville, 931-526-6668 S. Carter St., Sparta Cabins: 800-250-8618 931-836-3552 along Tennessee backroads. Check out PromisedLandTrail.com november 478 Lancaster Rd., Lancaster Charlie Daniels Park for complete travel planning along this trail. While there, you’ll 931-858-3125 Holiday Festival at Appalachian Center for Craft – Smithville 1100 Charlie Daniels Pkwy. Sunset Rock see a link to Facebook where you can share your experiences on Old Hickory Lake (See pg. 26, pt. 104) Mt. Juliet, 615-758-6522 (See pg. 22, pt. 82) the Promised Land Trail. You can also post reviews on sites like DECEMBER 1630 Edgar Evins State Park Rd. 5047 Crossville Hwy, Sparta Access point at Long Hunter City Lake Natural Area Yelp.com or TripAdvisor.com. Be a trail blazer — help us build our Country Christmas – Granville – 2nd Sat. State Park. Silver Point, 931-858-2446 trails and keep them updated. Bridgeway Rd., Cookeville Dinner Shows at T.B. Sutton General Store – Granville – 2nd week 2910 Hobson Pk., Hermitage 931-520-4386 615-885-2422 2910 Hobson Pk., Hermitage See PromisedLandTrail.com for a complete event listing. 615-885-2422 12 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 13 Numbers in green circles correspond to numbered Points of Interest throughout this guide.

1 Point of Interest Main Trail Promised Land Trail Extras: Page Farms ...... 16 Festivals & Events...... 12 Visitor Information Off-Trail Highlight welcome centers Food & Wine ...... 10 Land Trust for Tennessee I-40, exit 267, E & W bound Great Outdoors ...... 13 Protected Property Smith Co., 615-683-6410 Lodging...... 11 Shopping for Antiques & Quilts ...... 17 All locations on map are approximate. Map is not to scale.

56 85 135 The Boils 109 Old Hickory Cumberland River 85 Roaring River WMA GAINESBORO 85 85 Cordell Hull Cordell Blackburn 31E Reservoir Hull 53 Fork WMA 136 111 84 Old Hickory 141 80 28-31 127 24 HENDERSONVILLE Lake 18 JACKSON OVERTON Rock 25 23-26 CARTHAGE Granville 45 231 City Nameless Rickman Grimsley Rome 22 27 85 65 5 6 7 WILSON 56 SUNBRIGHT 17 SOUTH 19-20 Hanging 290 E Fork Obey River 4 8-14 70N CATHAGE 135 136 Limb FENTRESS DAVIDSON 53 96 111 111 W Fork Obey River Bicentennial MT 53 70N Bloomington COOKEVILLE 48-49 164 Deer NASHVILLE 70 LEBANON Springs 329 Mall HERMITAGE JULIET 141 SMITH 21 33 ALGOOD Lodge 3 56 35 53-56 State 1 112 15 32 34 36-45 47 84 27 Park 2 Muddy 113 40 51-52 Pond 62 53 GORDONSVILLE 96 BAXTER 46 MONTEREY 62 70 265 109 840 231 50 266 171 Brush Creek 136 62 62 70 110 40 440 Long Hunter 106-109 PUTNAM 135 70N 298 State Park 16 265 104 84 MORGAN 41 Edgar Silver CUMBERLAND Radnor Cedars of WATERTOWN 264 96 Evins Point Lake Lake Lebanon State Emory ALEXANDRIA Burgess Falls 127 Catoosa WMA State Park SF & SNA Cedars of Park 91 River State Park & SNA Lebanon 97 State Park 266 267 Mayland 96 96 LAVERGNE DOWELLTOWN Center 70N Statesville 105 Center 135 Hill 57 298 Percy Priest WMA 61 BRENTWOOD Lake 59-60 Keyes-Harrison 266 LIBERTY 56 77-78 58 53 94 111 90 84 101 WMA 96 98 -103 136 24 79 69 SMYRNA DEKALB 70 Calfkiller River 76 62-68 65 95 289 De Rossett PLEASANT Looper Mountain AUBURNTOWN SMITHVILLE 82 HILL 70 WMA 299 WILLIAMSON 840 266 75 Mt. Roosevelt 70 84-89 83 CROSSVILLE CRAB FRANKLIN Lascassas 96 71-73 70 WMA 102 96 E Fork 146 70 ORCHARD SPARTA Cumberland  96 41A Stones River CANNON Caney Eastland 68 Ozone 24" Fork WHITE Mountain National State Park Cumberland 40 Battlefield River 136 80-81 Homesteads Ozone Harpeth River 145 53 Triune MURFREESBORO Short Virgin Falls Falls SNA Flat Rock & Mountain DOYLE SNA Bridgestone-Firestone 127 70 96 Overbridge WOODBURY 111 Centennial Wilderness SNAs 287 93 WMA 101 282 840 RUTHERFORD 92 70S 74 ROCKWOOD 99 99 70S 146 56 41 Rock Island Walling 27 36" ROANE nashville area 53 State Park Bledsoe SF self-guided driving tour watch for these signs along the

Promised L and SF - State Forest trail route. SNA - State Natural Area 8" Find out more at PromisedLandTrail.com Base map by Richard Quin WMA - Wildlife Management Area 14 15 farms in the area monterEy antiques & quilts along the promised land trail Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill – (See pg. 18, pt. 56) Here are just a few of the homegrown 4064 Muddy Pond. Rd. 931-445-3357. attractions along Promised Land. For more, go to crossville There are many places to pick up a piece of Tennessee treasure along the trail, and no two are alike. PromisedLandTrail.com. Please call before you visit; hours and Arcy Acres – (See pg. 21, pt. 74) 4439 Blaylock Rd. Your next find awaits at one (or ten!) of these highlights. Find more options atPromisedLandTrail.com. crops are affected by weather and business conditions. 931-788-0455. Shops are listed here by town, in the order it appears on the trail beginning in Nashville. Mt. Juliet Autumn Acres – 12-acre maze, field trips, petting zoo, hayrides, fish frys and amusement rides. 1096 Baier Rd. 931-210-7655. Antiques Cottage Antiques Antiques of Sparta Mall Breeden’s Orchard & Country Store – (See pg. 3, pt. 7) 113 E. Spring St., Cookeville 558 W. Bockman Way 631 Beckwith Rd. 615-449-2880. Cumberland Co. Farmers Market – 1398 Livingston Rd. Antique Archaeology 931-526-2472 Sparta, 931-837-2008 931-484-6743. (See pg. 27, pt. 113) Mt. Juliet Farmers Market – 1100 Charlie Daniels Pkwy. 1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130 Jon Beasley Antiques & Antiques on Bockman Way 615-754-2552. Cumberland Sustainable Farmers Market – Between courthouse Nashville, 615-397-0269 Fine Furniture 16 Bockman Way and library. Division Dr. 866-865-8329. 52 W. Broad St., Cookeville Sparta, 931-837-8123 Pumpkin Hill – 200-acre working farm; in October, visit for Howard Rawlings Apples and peaches. 6390 Hwy 70E. 931-484-5035. 931-252-0828 pumpkins. 431 Benders Ferry Rd. 615-758-5364. Rowell Orchards – Antiques, Inc. Betty’s Antiques, Hair & Christmas Nostalgia Lebanon Wildwood Stables – Trail and wagon rides through beautiful 13693 Lebanon Rd., Mt. Juliet Jones’ Antiques More Shop 101 Short St., Lebanon countryside; special event options. 7705 Chestnut Hill Rd. 615-754-7457 6 S. Washington, Cookeville 337 W. Bockman Way, Sparta 732-322-0831 Lebanon Farmers Market – 4195 Maple St. 615-443-2824. 931-484-3733. 931-881-8016 931-836-2666 PJ’s Antique Thrift Mall Grandma’s Quilting Pratt Orchard & Garden Center – U-pick fruit; vegetables. sparta 11520 Lebanon Rd., Mt. Juliet The Depot Outlet Finders Keepers & Sewing Shop 4944 Trousdale Ferry Pk. 615-444-7742. Amazin’ Acres – Fall: corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hay rides 615-754-6232 13 N. Cedar, Cookeville 222 W. Bockman Way, Sparta 124 N. College St., Lebanon Did You KNOW 931-261-2622 931-837-3463 615-449-0706 and educational ag-tivities. Spring: U-pick strawberries. 2857 Old Antiques on Maple A Century Farm is a farm that has been continuously Kentucky Rd. 931-761-2971. 218 S. Maple, Lebanon Vintage Rose Antiques Jongee’s Gifts Jamie’s Quilts ? owned by a family for 100 years or more. There are 186 Firefly Acres – Equine facilities and special event pavilion. 615-443-4395 221 W. Broad St., Cookeville 18 E. Bockman Way, Sparta 5760 Hwy 109N, Lebanon certified Century Farms in the eight Tennessee counties 304 Tandy Ln. 931-946-7383 931-520-6365 931-836-2822 615-444-5308 that make up the Promised Land Trail. Wilson County Hackberry Farm Antiques is home to 75 Century Farms — the most in the state. White Co. Farmers Market – In Metcalf Park. 5 Maple St. 840 Lindsay Rd., Lebanon West Side Antiques K & M Sales Most Amazing Quilt Shop 931-836-3348. 615-444-1769 48 W. Broad St., Cookeville 170 Mayberry, Sparta 739 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville 931-265-4301 931-607-2283 931-526-6699 carthage area Smithville Lebanon Antique Mall Judd’s Country Store Lil Ole House Mt. Country Patchworks Avans Farm – Horse farm on 135 forested and pastured acres; 4.5 Baron Bluff Vineyard at Aaron Tippin Farm – U-pick muscadine 101 Short St., Lebanon & Antiques Hwy 111, behind Airport Chevron 283 S. Lowe, Cookeville miles of marked trails. 202 Pig Branch Rd., Brush Creek. 866-408-6456. grapes ripen around Labor Day, available through mid-Oct.; call 615-969-0415 644 W. Main St., Algood Sparta, 931-644-1214 931-526-7276 Bussell Berries – U-pick strawberries; sweet corn, blackberries, ahead. 866 Baron Bluff Rd. 615-597-7686. MyPlayHouse Antiques & 931-537-2030 Miss Marenda’s Tea Room pumpkins and ornamental gourds. 3 Rogers Ln., Carthage. Griffins Fruit Market – (See pg. 25, pt. 103) 316 W. Broad St. Collectibles Spring Creek Quilts & Fabric 5 E. Maple St., Sparta 615-735-9193. 615-597-5030. 821 Lebanon Hwy, Lebanon Bella Butik 3511 Rickman Hwy, Rickman 615-453-5602 59 S. Main St, Crossville 931-836-2542 931-498-3473 Smith Co. Farmers Market – In Ag Expo Park. 155 Gordonsville Hwy, watertown 931-787-0020 South Carthage. 615-735-9193. Southern Rose Antiques Dead Man’s General Store Little Blessings Quilt Shop Watertown Ag Pavilion Farmers Market – Hwy 70 & Central Ave. Grandma’s Attic Antiques 118 E. Main St., Watertown 4351 Hwy 127N, Crossville cookeville AREA On the square, Lebanon 615-237-3326. 615-444-3308 & Home Décor 615-697-2080 931-707-7724 Blooming Idiots Farm – Family owned and operated AHS For wineries along Promised Land, see page 11. 371 Hwy 68, Crossville Jim’s Antiques Country Rose Shop registered daylily cultivars; currently growing over 640 varieties. The Butter Churn 931-456-5699 296 Ellison Goolsby Rd., Bloomington Springs. 931-239-6581. 109 Public Sq., Lebanon (See pg. 26, pt. 108) 235 W. Bockman Way, Sparta 615-449-7376 Rocking Horse 314 Public Sq., Watertown 931-837-3443 Cookeville Farmers Market – In Downtown Center. 225 Mahler Antique Gallery 615-237-1777 Ave., Cookeville. 931-526-9591. Heavenly Treasures Simply Southern Quilts 353 Chestnut Hill Rd., Crossville Town Square Antiques 16 Liberty Sq., Sparta Dr. James Fisher Cir., Rome 931-456-4288 Johnson Nursery & Garden Center – Voted “Top 100 Garden 615-444-1999 Historic Town Square, Watertown 931-836-3271 Center in USA” for five years. 1717 E. Spring St., Cookeville. land trust for tennessee Ruthie’s Antiques 615-969-2137 931-528-8000. Step into the Past Fresh Chairs The Land Trust for Tennessee is a statewide, private non- 65 W. 5th St., Crossville Award-winning chair maker. 330 Main St. N., Carthage 931-484-9657 Quilts MMKM-Cockspur Farm – Family produce market, April-Dec. profit organization whose mission is “to preserve the unique 615-735-7063 118 Ponder Ln., Smithville It’s worth the trip from anywhere. 8272 Burgess Falls Rd., Baxter. character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and Stonehaus Antiques & Gifts Creative Accents 615-597-8770 931-432-3276. sites for future generations.” The Land Trust for Tennessee Windy Hill Antiques 2444 Genesis Rd., Crossville 12192 Lebanon Rd., Mt. Juliet 168 Lebanon Hwy, Carthage Country Store Quilt Shop Mid-Tenn Nursery & Corn Maze – Full service, family-friendly works with communities and government partners to 931-456-5540 615-773-5513 615-418-5097 3360 Sparta Pk., Watertown nursery on 35 acres. 513 Cora Rd., Cookeville. 931-526-8317. permanently conserve these unique areas. Juliet Quilt & Things For more information, The Antique Village Mall 615-444-4228 Wilson Horse & Mule & Triple W Arena – Horse and mule sale Granville Gifts & Antiques 100 Antique Village Dr., Crossville 9659 Lebanon Rd., Ste. 110 visit Landtrusttn.org or (See pg. 6, pt. 28) Mt. Juliet, 615-773-1042 every Tues.; alternative livestock sale 4 times a year. Family call 615-244-LAND. 931-484-8664 owned with family atmosphere. 1050 W. Cemetery Rd., Cookeville. 146 Clover St., Granville 931-432-3355. 931-653-4560

16 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 17 Did You 3034 Hwy 70N 58. Crossville Flea Market – (L) If the trail Know At 97 feet, the nearby PROMISED LAND TRAIL continueD from page 9. Crossville leads you to Historic avery’S trace 931-456-9674 Crossville treehouse Crossville on any has been called the You’ll arrive in pt. 51 51. Monterey – Monterey was once the pioneer In 1787, in an effort to encourage settlers to move west into the given weekend, on route to pt. 52. world’s largest with 80 settlement of “Standing Stone,” so named new territory of Tennessee, hunter Peter Avery was commissioned by don’t miss the ? rooms and 10 floors, for a large boulder on the historic Walton the mother state of North Carolina to cut a trail approximately 300 flea market with surrounding an 80- Road nearby. In 1893, it was renamed miles long through the wilderness. The trail was to stretch into the vendors offering foot white oak tree. “ M o n t e r e y ,” Cumberland Settlements from Clinch Mountain in to a variety of Minister Horace Burgess said he was told by Spanish for “king French Lick, which would later be called Nashville. The pioneering merchandise; it’s Tennessee’s largest weekly God to build it and he included a chapel and of the mountain.” settlers came with North Carolina land grants, which they earned market. Open year-round, Sat. & Sun. plus basketball court inside. The house is topped During the early in service or purchased from veterans or speculators. They camped Memorial and Labor Days. by a chime tower weighing 5,700 pounds. 1900s, Monterey along the way and occasionally were fortunate to find families living became a resort You’ll arrive in pt. 59 on 59. Crossville – The city has its roots in the Turn L on Genesis Rd., 62. Cumberland County Courthouse Square – along the way to give them shelter and food. Because a portion of route to pt. 60. town that boasted Avery’s Trace passed through Cherokee land, tribe members began intersection of a branch of the Great Stage turn L onto Main St. Go (R) This downtown area is filled with gift 0.5 mile to pt. 62. seven hotels and drew summer guests who demanding tolls for use of the road. After many travelers were killed Road, which connected the Knoxville area and antique shops, restaurants and many came to enjoy the cool temperatures and with the Nashville area and was frequently Park and walk to pts. interesting and along the route by the Cherokee, 62-68. mountain scenery. Coming into town, you’ll North Carolina legislature ordered traveled by President Andrew Jackson; and historical sites. pass the 1909 Imperial Hotel, which stands as militia details, commanded by the Kentucky Stock Road, a cattle drovers’ The centerpiece a quiet reminder of the town’s resort days. General John Sevier, to provide path connecting Middle Tennessee with is the courthouse armed escorts when large enough Kentucky. Around 1800, an early European- built in 1905 at a From pt. 50, return to 52. Standing Stone Monument – (R) The American settler named Samuel Lambeth US-70N, turn R. Go E for groups had gathered at the Clinch cost of $23,000. It Standing Stone was a 13-foot rock that opened a store at this junction, and the is listed on the 1.5 miles, turn R onto once stood upright on a sandstone ledge River to head west. E. Commercial Ave. to small community that developed around it National Historic Register and like many pt. 52. in the area. It was the became known as “Lambeth’s Crossroads”. structures in the area, was built with the legendary boundary By the time a post office was established 401 E. Commercial Ave. relax in the serenity of God’s creation. distinctive and rare Crab Orchard sandstone. Monterey between Cherokee and in the 1830s, the community had taken the 931-839-2103 Shawnee territory and Discover the surrounding Amish-Mennonite name of “Crossville.” Park and walk to visit these highlights on marked the Cherokee community, where everyone worships and and around the square (points 62-68): works together, and their handcrafted From pt. 58, stay on 60. Wonderful World of Model Trains – (L) Tallonteeskee Trail. 34 S. Main St. It later served as a items make for unique shopping. In the US-70N for 0.2 mile, turn Come and explore 63. Crossville-Cumberland County L onto Northside Dr. Go 1 Crossville marker for the white fall, watch horses power the sorghum press, the history of the 931-484-8444 Chamber of Commerce making sweet sorghum the “old-time way.” mile, stay straight onto men as they traveled Interstate Dr. Go 1.3 miles country’s railroads in Make a stop here to miniature scenery, west. An eight-foot 3608 Muddy Pond Rd. to Outlet Mall and pt. 60. pick up brochures and 55. Muddy Pond General Store – (R) Located towns and railroad remnant of this stone has been preserved Monterey within the Mennonite 228 Interstate Dr. ask any questions. and stands adjacent to the Monterey 931-445-7829 Crossville settings. This unique The office is located community, this store museum, located in Branch Library. offers bulk foods, Interstate Access: on the square next to I-40, exit 320 the Crossville Outlet Center, features the the Military Memorial 53. Muddy Pond Mennonite Community – (R) Amish crafts and off-Trail largest operating display of Z, N, HO O & G Museum. Relive the past in this charming community. furniture, Mennonite From pt. 52, turn R onto Leave pt. 55, turn R on Scale model railroad layouts ever to be The general store and mercantile offer Muddy Pond Rd. Go 0.3 mile quilts and handmade seen. Open Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 39 S. Main St. 64. Native Stone Museum TN-62/E. Commercial Ave. pottery. Go 7.7 miles, turn L onto home-canned and fresh baked goods, to pt. 56. 5 p.m. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. Crossville & Gift Shop – Across Muddy Pond Rd. Go N at pottery, handcrafted items and quilts. The 4064 Muddy Pond Rd. 56. Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill – (L) Visit the street from the Monterey Turn L on Interstate Dr. 61. Stonehaus Winery – (R) Aged to perfection, int. with Camp Monterey wood working the Gunther family in the beautiful hills chamber office is a Rd. Go 4.3 miles, turn R to shop offers hand- 931-445-3357 toward Stout Dr. Go 0.3 Stonehaus is a family-owned winery located of Tennessee during mile, turn L at Genesis Rd. small building that stay on Muddy Pond Rd. crafted furniture Retrace route on Muddy high atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. Go 3.2 miles to pt. 53. Pond Rd. to int. with September and October Go 0.5 mile to pt. 61. once held the high- and leather goods. It’s open year-round way patrol office and TN-62 (about 7.7 miles). starting the Saturday 2444 Genesis Rd., #103 for wine lovers and Visit in late Turn R onto TN-62. Go 3.2 before Labor Day to see Crossville living quarters. Built September and miles, turn sharp L onto 931-484-9463 those who are in 1936, it was sweet sorghum being interested in learning early October as Dripping Springs Rd. Go made. Open Tues., constructed out of residents gather to make sweet sorghum. 3.3 miles, turn L on more about the wine- Crab Orchard stone. US-70E. Go 11.6 miles to Thurs. & Sat. through making process. You Did You 3100 Muddy Pond Rd. 54. Cabin at the Pond – (R) Step back into rejoin main trail at pt. 57. end of Oct. Closed Tues. after Labor Day. can watch a free DVD Know Crab Orchard stone gained Monterey a simpler time in popularity in the 1920s when it 931-445-3743 BACK ON TRAIL 57. Crossville Raceway – presentation when a secluded cabin (L) Feel the need for you arrive, or take a was used in the construction of with modern From pt. 52, return to speed? Head to the more detailed guided Scarritt College (now known as amenities. Explore US-70E, turn L. Go 11.6 ? Scarritt-Bennett Center) in Nashville. miles to pt. 57. track and catch the tour by appointment. There’s also a wine the beautiful tasting bar, gift shop and the 5434 Hwy 70N racing line-up. Weekly Halcyon C u m b e r l a n d Crossville races, spring-fall. Days Restaurant on the premises. Plateau or simply 931-979-7223 18 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 19 20 S. Main St. 65. Military Memorial Museum of Upper than 20,000 gallons, making it one of the houses built in the From pt. 73, return to 74. Arcy Acres – (R) This farm delights visitors Crossville US-127S. Turn R to go S 931-456-5520 Cumberland – Take a tour through our largest wineries in the state. While visiting, community. It has from April through December. Visit the nursery ask for a free tour and learn about wine been fully furnished on US-127S. Turn R onto country’s military history. See items, photos Vandever Rd. Turn L at and garden center, gift shop and miniature and special displays from the Civil War, making, bottling and storage. Visit the to give visitors the Arcy Acres sign to pt. 74. race track. Train World Wars I & II, tasting bar and gift shop filled with wines experience of what 4439 Blaylock Rd. enthusiasts, don’t miss Korea, Vietnam, and other Tennessee-made products, many the daily lives of the Crossville the model train Desert Storm and gift-wrapped to go. Homesteaders were 931-788-0455 hobby shop. Nursery Did You Iraq, and learn Know like during the 1930s open April-June & Sept.- about Crossville’s If Crossville seems a bit busy one and 1940s. Admission Dec.; Christmas tree farm involvement in weekend in August, it’s the charged. open Sept.-Dec. Did You each. Artifacts famous Hwy 127 corridor sale, From pt. 72, turn L onto Know from the WWII Prisoner of War (POW) camp promoted as the “World’s Largest 73. Cumberland Mountain State Park – Part of Alvin C. York, one of the most ? Yard Sale,” which stretches more US-127S. Go 0.6 mile, the Project called decorated American soldiers in located in Crossville are also on display. than 600 miles. at park sign turn slightly for the construction of a recreational area World War I, served as Cumberland Donations appreciated. R, follow TN-419 to Did You pt. 73. near the center. Two agencies Mountain State Park‘s super- Know The Crossville depot was seen in You’ll drive near pt. 70 on 70. Crab Orchard – The earliest settlement in arrived in the area in 1934 to build the ? intendent until 1940, when he route to pt. 71. 24 Office Dr. the 1941 movie Sergeant York the Cumberlands, Crab Orchard received its facilities. The state of Tennessee acquired resigned to advise on the filming name from the numerous wild crab apple Crossville with Gary Cooper. Office: 931-484-6138 the land in 1938, of Sergeant York. trees that grew here. The Crab Orchard Inn, and it officially 66. Crossville Depot – The built by slave labor around 1820, operated Cabin Reservations: Retrace route to int. of 75. Simonton’s Cheese & ? 800-250-8618 opened in 1940. 169 N. Main St. railroad to Crossville was built in 1900 and for many decades but was torn down in US-127 & TN-68, turn L Gourmet House – (L) Crossville Restaurant: The park sprawls onto US-127 to pt. 75. 931-456-2586 the first train arrived in September of that 1933. The famous Crab Orchard sandstone 931-484-7186 Opened in 1947, the across 1,720 acres 2278 Hwy 127S, #101 year. A boxcar was that has been used in buildings all over at a soaring 2,000 state’s oldest family- used as the first America was quarried nearby. Crossville owned cheese and Did You foot elevation. A 931-484-5193 depot until the gourmet shop is filled Know Located just off I-40 in Crab grand seven-arch bridge spans Byrd Lake, building could be made of sandstone quarried on site. Stop with delicious cheeses, finished. Sergeant Orchard, Ozone Waterfall was many gourmet delicacies and great gift the site for filming Walt Disney’s here for hiking, camping, cabin rentals, York, hero of WWI, the Bear Trace golf course and other items. Stop in for a sample. arrived at the version of Rudyard Kipling’s ? Jungle Book in 1992. outdoor activities, or just drive through Turn L onto US-127, go 76. Cumberland County Playhouse – (L) Catch depot when he returned home to Tennessee. this beautiful park on your way to dine NW for 1.1 miles. Turn L a play in the “house” known across the state. Downtown walking tours start here, April- From parking lot of pt. 69, 71. Cumberland Homesteads – This historic at the Cumberland Mountain Restaurant onto TN-392/Milo Lemert Nov., Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. retrace route to 4-way This is the only major non-profit profes- district was born in the New Deal under overlooking the lake. Pkwy., go 2.4 miles. Turn sional performing arts resource in rural stop, turn L onto US-70E. President Franklin D. Roosevelt as one of his L onto US-70, go 0.3 72 S. Main St. 67. The Palace Theatre – Go E for 6.7 miles, turn R mile. Turn L to remain Tennessee, and one of the 10 largest Crossville Built in 1938, The onto Cox Valley Rd. Go Subsistence Communities during the Great professional theaters in rural America. It 931-484-6133 Depression. Today, most of the surviving 218 on US-70, turn L onto Palace is a fully- SW for 4.2 miles to int. Tennessee Ave to pt. 76. serves more than homes have been extensively remodeled, restored theater that with TN-68; turn R on 221 Tennessee Ave. 165,000 visitors continues to offer a TN-68, go 4.2 miles to while the area has continued to grow with where does “cumberland” Crossville annually with two pts. 71 & 72. new neighborhoods and businesses. variety of concerts, Did You come from? 931-484-5000 indoor and two movies, pageants and Know When constructed, a outdoor stages, other community events. Homestead house and As you travel the trail, you’ll see the word young audience farm of 20-25 acres was “Cumberland” many times, from mountains and productions, dance 27 E. 4th St. 68. Forte’s on the Square valued at about $2,000. rivers to restaurants and churches. So where did the programs, a concert series and touring shows. Crossville – Tucked away but word originate? Seems back in 1748, Dr. Thomas 931-787-1744 ? The Homesteaders, earn- close to the court- You’ll drive through pt. 77 77. Pleasant Hill – (L) ing about 50 cents an Walker of led a group of hunters through house, Forte’s serves a gap in the Appalachian Mountains into what is on route to pt. 78. The old Frost Road up a variety of hour, received one-third from Crossville to of their pay in cash, while the other two-thirds now Tennessee. In honor of Prince William, Duke delicious American of Cumberland (pictured), who had defeated the Sparta, used by dishes in a cozy, went back to the government as payment on settlers in covered their property. Scottish Highlanders and the Jacobite Uprising From downtown renovated brick building. Closed Sun. & Mon. at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Walker named wagons, made the site Crossville, return to 96 Hwy 68 both the mountains and river for him. The gap would accessible as early as 69. Chestnut Hill Winery – (R) Situated on the 72. Homesteads House Museum & Tower N. Main St. Turn L on Crossville become the famous Cumberland Gap (pictured) and 1819. In 1884, the Pleasant Hill Academy beautiful Cumberland Plateau 2,000 feet – (R) This house museum is part of US-70E, go 2.4 miles. 931-456-9663 eventually, many other natural features took the was founded, the only school in this part Turn L onto TN-101N, go above sea level, Tennessee’s largest historic district and name. Ironically, many settlers of the Cumberland of the Cumberlands offering advanced 0.3 miles. Turn R onto the winery has was the second of President Roosevelt’s region were descended from Scottish clans that were elementary and high school courses. A site Chestnut Hill Rd. to pt. become known Subsistence Communities in the country. 69 on R; parking area dispossessed by the actions of “Butcher” Cumberland, just east of Pleasant Hill, Camp Crossville, as “The Place to The Cumberland Homesteads Project is on L. and played a prominent role in the defeat of the was used as a POW camp during WWII, Taste.” It has a helped families acquire and clear land, build 78 Chestnut Hill Rd. houses and outbuildings, and plant crops. British during the American Revolution. housing German and Italian officers from Crossville capacity of more November 1942 until the end of the war. 931-707-7878 The museum is one of the 252 original 20 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 21 Did You Return to US-70W, turn 78. Pioneer Hall Museum – (L) Built between fishing, canoeing, class-5 kayaking, and Know Before completion of the Interstate system, U.S. L. Go 6.8 miles, turn the years of 1887 and 1889, Pioneer Hall cave exploring. Trail maps are available Hwy 70 was sometimes called the “Broadway R onto E. Main St. to from the Sparta-White County Chamber The Story of pt. 78. housed the first dormitory for the Pleasant of America”, due to its status as one of the main Hill Academy, a mission school established of Commerce (point 85). Open year-round; 366 E. Main St. Colonel Dibrell’s Revolver east-west thoroughfares in the nation. Pleasant Hill in the 1884 to educate “mountain boys and closed to non-hunting activities during Big ? 931-277-5313 girls in Christian education.” So important Game hunting season. The story behind this important piece of Sparta history spans Park and walk to visit these highlights on was Pioneer Hall, it was the first building in almost 150 years and goes something like this… On September 4, and around the square (points 86-89): Pt. 81 is adjacent to the county to be 81. Virgin Falls State Natural Area – (R) 1862, then Colonel George Dibrell formed the 8th Tennessee Cavalry pt. 80. Although considered made up of 921 men primarily from White, Putnam and adjoining From int. of Bockman 87. White County Heritage Museum – (L) placed on the National Scott’s Gulf Rd. Way & Main St., go S on Located just one Historic Register. Today a moderately difficult counties. At the time, Dibrell was presented with a Colt revolver Sparta hike, the four miles S. Main St. for 0.5 mile block from the the museum features 931-836-3552 inscribed “Presented to Col. George Dibrell 8th Tenn. Cav./ by friends to pt. 87. of pristine scenery and citizens of Sparta, Tenn.” The unit was in many battles and courthouse, this information and arti- 144 S. Main St. artifact-filled facts associated with offer a reward at skirmishes throughout the Civil War, but surrendered by the war’s Sparta the final turn that is end. All private property was confiscated including the colonel’s 931-837-3900 museum features the development and permanent and history of the Pleasant Hill community. unparalleled. Virgin personal revolver. The pistol was taken home as a war souvenir by Did You Falls, one of the the provost marshall. Almost a century later in the 1950s, an Indiana temporary exhibits Know Although it closed in 1947, area’s most well-known insurance salesman purchased the revolver from a family auction to that celebrate the rich history of the Pleasant Hill Academy brought features, emerges from add to his Colt collection. In 1997 a region of Tennessee, from many significant people to the an underground stream on the south slope Connecticut collector obtained the pottery and music to military and railroads. county, including Dr. May Cravath of Little Chestnut Mountain, drops 130 revolver. Once discovered, White Open Thurs.-Sat.; free admission. ? Wharton, the “Doctor Woman of feet and vanishes underground again. County citizens pushed to raise the 5 Maple St. 88. White County Military Museum – Located the Cumberlands,” who created Open year-round. money in 2009 to buy the revolver Sparta in the historic American Legion Building the county’s first hospital here. and bring it back home. It is now 931-836-3595 Return to US-70, turn 82. Sunset Rock – (R) The bluff line stands 75 on Liberty Square, proudly displayed in the White L. Go W for 4 miles to feet above the highway and on a clear day the museum takes Return to US-70W, turn R, 79. Coal Miner Railroad Section House County Heritage Museum (point 87). go 7.2 miles to pt. 79. Museum – (R) These buildings were called pt. 82. you can see the visitors on a 9479 Crossville Hwy/ 5047 Crossville Hwy historic town of trip across time “section houses” because they were used Sparta Hwy 70 as residences by railroad employees who Sparta nestled in the 1800s. Soon, pioneers who came across through heroes Sparta 931-935-6463 worked on specific valley below, along the Cumberland and battles. Open sections of the railroad with a view of Mountains were weekdays, 9 a.m.- line. This home is one approximately 50 astonished by its 5 p.m. of the last remaining miles of breathtaking beauty, and at 1 Liberty Sq. once began build- 89. Historic Oldham in its original con- Tennessee country- Sparta Before you ing settlements. Theatre – dition in Tennessee. side, including four leave the square, take Throughout its Fully restored, it now counties. Catch the a photo in front 200-year history, Sparta has continued to showcases rail and sunset here and your day is even more of the famed Oldham grow, proudly preserving and sharing its coal mining life as it special. Parking area open year-round. Theatre. Built in the story with those who visit. was on the mountain 1930s, its façade during the 1900 timeframe. Visitors have Turn R to continue on 83. The Rock House Famous Stage Stop – (L) US-70W/TN-1W/ Built between 1835 and 1839 by inn- From pt. 83, 85. Sparta-White County makes a great back- the opportunity to see artifacts, pictures Crossville Hwy, go 1.7 return to US-70W, drop. It’s now used for and various memorabilia that provide a keeper Barlow Fiske, the Rock House was a Chamber of Commerce miles. Turn L onto temporary stop turn L. Go 3.7 several annual Liberty Square events. glimpse into the life of the people who Country Club Rd. to miles to pts. 85 & 86. (R) Stop by for brochures and info on things Did You pt. 83. for famed politi- Know helped build White County and power much 16 W. Bockman Way to do in Sparta and throughout the area. Famous Sparta resident of America with the “black gold” pulled Country Club Rd. cians such as Sparta Lester Flatt, along with Sparta James K. Polk, 931-836-3552 86. Historic Liberty Square in Downtown Sparta from deep inside the mountain. 931-836-3552 Earl Scruggs, is best Sam Houston and Park and walk to – Quaint historic buildings and homes, known for writing and Continue W on US-70W 80. Bridgestone-Firestone Centennial Frank Clement, all pts. 86-89. along with many ? recording “The Ballad of toward Sparta. Go Wilderness Wildlife Management Area – once governors of shops and restau- Jed Clampett,” which was 0.5 mile, turn L onto (R) Called “The Grand Tennessee. Andrew Jackson often stopped Eastland Rd. Go 5.8 rants, art galleries used as The Beverly Hillbillies TV show miles, turn R onto Canyon of the here on trips from Nashville to Washington. and windows full theme song. Scott’s Gulf Rd. Go 1.8 Cumberlands” by an Today its artifacts and furnishings present of antiques make Return to US-70W/ miles to pt. 80. early 19th-century life of an early American frontier home. It’s this courthouse Bockman Way. Turn L 90. Sparta Drive-In – (R) If you stay the night Scott’s Gulf Rd. traveler, this 10,000- been entrusted to the Daughters of the square a must- onto US-70W, turn R on in Sparta, why not take Sparta acre WMA is recognized American Revolution. TN-289/N. Spring St. Go a drive into yesteryear 931-836-3552 see on the trail. It’s the perfect mix of 2.6 miles, veer R onto as a natural treasure hometown flavor and days gone by. Business and enjoy a big screen for its uniqueness and You’ll arrive in 84. Sparta – This town was named after Robert Matthews Hwy to blockbuster in the pt. 84 on route Laconia, Greece, because both were built hours & days vary; free parking available pt. 90. beauty. Gaze at its to pt. 85. around square. family atmosphere of nine waterfalls, as on small rivers. Founded in 1806, the new 220 Robert Matthews Hwy a classic drive-in region was sparsely settled in the early Sparta well as enjoy hiking, birdwatching, hunting, 931-739-8000 theater. Throw frisbees 22 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 23 and enjoy a great big “Full Moon Burger” Twin Falls Overlook for fabulous views of this B&B resort, Return to TN-56. Turn L 99. Historic Downtown Smithville – Take time from the concession stand. Open evenings, the Caney Fork River as it flows into the featuring accom- onto TN-56, go 7.7 miles. for some great shopping and exploring in April-Oct. Center Hill Reservoir. There’s a 19th- modations with Turn R onto E. Main St., the downtown and surrounding area. You’ll Did You turn R onto Public Sq. to Know century textile mill on site as well as one of covered decks and pt. 99. find many shops, restaurants and historical On the Promised Land Tennessee’s early hydroelectric plants. spectacular views, points of interest, along with some of the Trail you will cross Park and walk to hiking, golf and pts. 99-101. most friendly people around. through four distinct BACK ON TRAIL 94. Center Hill Lake– Did You fishing. physiographic regions of How can 4 million Know Park and walk to visit these highlights on From pt. 90 in Sparta, ? Tennessee: the Valley visitors each year The jingle for Martha White flour was first and around the square (points 99-101): go S on TN-289/ and Ridge Appalachians, N. Spring St. for approx. be wrong? You’ll performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 1953 OFF-TRAIL 301 N. Public Sq. 100. Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber the Cumberland Plateau (pictured), the 3 miles. Turn R onto find a multitude of by bluegrass musicians Flatt and Scruggs. Smithville From pt. 90, go S on Eastern Highland Rim and the Central Basin. US-70/Bockman Way sporting activities ? 615-597-4163 of Commerce TN-289/N. Spring St. for (toward Smithville). Go here to enjoy Return to US-70W. Turn L 96. Lakeside Resort – (R) This beautiful lodge on US-70W, go 1.5 miles. Stop here for approx. 3 miles. Turn R 91. Burgess Falls State Park – (L) Burgess W on US-70 for approx. including boating, fishing, waterskiing, on Center Hill Lake features 26 rooms, a boat onto US-70/Bockman Way 14.5 miles to first see Turn R onto TN-56N, go brochures and tourist Falls is named after camping, hiking and swimming — all while dock and many other special amenities. (toward Smithville). Go pt. 94. 6.9 miles. Make slight R, The newest addition is the Holly Suites info for Smithville and Tom Burgess, a exploring the breathtaking scenery. This follow signs to Lakeside 5.8 miles, turn R onto Additional lake access — four executive the county. TN-136. Go 4.3 miles, Revolutionary War from US-70 in Smithville: 64-mile-long reservoir has 415 miles of Resort, go 0.7 mile to turn L onto TN-135/ veteran who settled pt. 96. suites that have 400 W. Public Sq. 101. Webb’s Pharmacy & Go N on TN-56N for largely undeveloped shoreline and 18,200 Burgess Falls Rd. Go 3.5 358 Relax Dr. great views and Smithville Gifts – The vintage along this section of 6.5 miles. acres of pure, deep water — the ideal 615-597-4186 miles to pt. 91. the Falling Water River Smithville plenty of extras. orange and blue Rexall Go N on TN-96N for habitat for many species of fish. There are 615-597-4298 4000 Burgess Falls Dr. in the 1790s. A 1.5- Guests can spend Drugs sign lets you Sparta, 931-432-5312 6.5 miles. nine marinas, nine recreation areas, five mile trail loop follows restaurants and five campgrounds gracing the night in a know you’ve arrived Retrace route on TN-135 to Corps. of Engineers: fully furnished the bluffs along the 931-548-4521 the shoreline. See marinas list on page 13. at the F.Z. Webb TN-136, go S on TN-136 to cabin with a full kitchen. int. with US-70. Continue S south bank of the Pharmacy, the oldest on TN-136 to go off-trail to gorge, starting at Falling Water Cascades Continue W on US-70 for 95. The Inn at Evins Mill – (L) The perfect family-run pharmacy 5.4 miles, turn L onto mix of scenic beauty and relaxation, this Return to TN-56. Turn R 97. Appalachian Center for Craft – (R) This pt. 92 or go W on US-70W and ending at a platform overlooking onto TN-56, go 0.9 mile. 87,000-square-foot facility, located on more in the state since to pt. 94. Evins Mill Rd. Go 1.3 historic property actually dates back to 1881. Browse the rows Burgess Falls. Two other falls are also miles to pt. 95. Turn R on Craft Center Rd., than 500 wooded acres overlooking Center 1824, when a Tennessee land grant recorded go 1.3 miles to pt. 97. of gifts, souvenirs and OFF-TRAIL visible from the trail. A stairway leads 1535 Evins Mill Rd. Hill Lake, includes spacious studios, a retail down to the overhang of Burgess Falls and it as Lockhart’s Mill. In the late 1930s, Edgar 1560 Craft Center Rd. Tennessee-crafted items. Smithville Evins, a state senator and successful gallery, exhibition From pt. 90, go S on continues down into the gorge. 615-269-3740 Smithville galleries, hiking trails TN-289/N. Spring St. for 615-597-2088 businessman, bought the property and 615-597-6801 From sq., turn R onto 102. Stella Luna Art Gallery – (L) Whether your approx. 3 miles. Turn R 92. Foglight Foodhouse – (L) This hidden built the present mill in conjunction with and an on-site café. W. Main St., turn L into art passion is to appreciate, collect, or end onto US-70/Bockman Way In addition, it offers S. College St. Go 0.3 miles the search for a special gift, the treasure gem features Cajun dishes, fresh seafood, an emerging business in Lebanon called to pt. 102. (toward Smithville). Go steaks and nightly specials. Peanut sacks Martha White. Stop and stroll the grounds of academic degrees and hunt is over as you drive through the 5.8 miles to int. of US-70 workshops in clay, 412 S. College St. tranquil hills and & TN-136. cover the ceiling and a good deal of the Smithville lighting is provided by colanders converted fibers, glass metal and 615-597-4004 valleys to historic From pt. 91, retrace route into overhead fixtures. Although the hours wood. Everyone can Smithville, home on TN-135 to TN-136. enjoy this beautiful Go S on TN-136 to int. are limited to of this delightful with US-70. evenings, locals Smithville Fiddlers’ craft-education gallery. Here you’ll facility. Special events include April’s From int. of US-70 & TN-136, make it a regular Jamboree & Crafts Festival discover a show- go S on TN-136 for approx. place for dinner. Celebration of Craft and November’s Holiday case of award- 10.7 miles. At dead-end, Open Tues.-Thurs., Every summer, Smithville kicks it up big for the old-time Festival. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. winning local and national artist-craftsmen. turn R to continue on 5-8 p.m.; Fri. & Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Crafts Festival. It has grown into TN-136, turn R on a major event, drawing hundreds of musicians and crafts people, You’ll arrive in pt. 98 on 98. Smithville – The From pt. 102, take 103. Griffin’s Fruit Market – (R) As you head Sat., 5-9 p.m. route to pt. 99. Powerhouse Rd. Go 0.2 as well as thousands of spectators from around the world on the city of Smithville Broad St. Dr. to return out of Smithville, don’t miss this little mile to pt. 92. was founded in to US-70W/W. Broad St. fruit and vegetable stand. Locals say when 93. Rock Island State Park – (L) Located about Friday and Saturday nearest the Fourth of July. The festival began Turn L onto US-70W/ 275 Powerhouse Rd. 15 miles from Sparta, this popular park in 1972 as a small town event to celebrate Independence Day, just 1838 as the seat watermelons and tomatoes are at their Walling, 931-657-2364 W. Broad St., go 0.1 mile features cabins, as generations before had done on the courthouse square. It’s a of DeKalb County. to pt. 103. season’s peak, Retrace route on campsites, picnic reminder of days gone by — paying homage to the pure sound of live It was located on 316 W. Broad St. they alone are Powerhouse Rd. to 50 acres donated TN-136. Turn R on TN-136, pavilions, boating Appalachian music and handmade Smithville worth the stop. go 0.5 mile to pt. 93. and fishing on the crafts. The jamboree, which today by Bernard Richardson and named Find a variety of “Smithville” by the general assembly in 82 Beach Rd., Rock Island popular Center draws more than 140,000 people, produce, plants 931-686-2471 Hill Lake. The has been selected as a “Top 20 honor of Samuel Granville Smith of Jackson and specialty From pt. 93, turn L on scenic beauty of Tourist Favorite” by the Southern County, a state senator and Tennessee’s canned goods. TN-136, then L to the 883-acre wooded area is dominated by Tourism Society and is also listed by secretary of state. The first weekend of Since 2002, it’s been ranked “No. 1 for continue N on TN-136 the 80-foot Twin Falls, which can be viewed the American Business Associates each July, the small town swells to more Produce” in The Smithville Review. back to US-70W. Turn L from an overlook across an imposing lime- than 100,000 people for the famous onto US-70W to rejoin as one of the top 100 tourist events stone gorge. You may also drive to the Great in North America. Fiddler’s Jamboree & Crafts Festival, which main trail enroute to has been held annually since 1972. pt. 94. Falls Overlook, the Gorge Overlook and the 24 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 25 Go W on US-70W for 5.3 104. Edgar Evins State Park – (R) This 6,000- turn of the century. You’ll find antiques, Continue W on 111. Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village – (R) Ever miles, turn R onto TN-96. acre park on the specialty stores and art galleries, plus Tennessee Blvd. toward wonder what life was like in Wilson County tennessee civil war trails Go 11.8 miles, turn R banks of Center unique places to grab a bite or have a cup Linwood Rd. for 0.3 at the turn of the century? You can relive onto Park Rd. Go 1.2 mile. Turn L onto Between 1861-1865, Tennessee was a hotbed of Civil War miles, turn R to pt. 104 Hill Lake is a great of coffee. Linwood Rd., go 0.2 those days firsthand in this unique and place to take in historical village activity. Forming the northern border of the Confederate welcome center. Park and walk to visit these highlights on mile. Turn R onto States of America, Tennessee was the last state to secede from 1630 Edgar Evins the splendor of and around the square (points 107-109): US-70W/TN-26W/ at the James E. State Park Rd. one of Tennessee’s Sparta Pk. Go 9.6 miles Ward Agricultural the Union and the first to rejoin after the war’s end. Many of the war’s important sites are preserved and marked as a part Silver Point most beautiful 314 Public Sq. 108. Jim’s Antiques – Right on the corner of to pt. 111 located Center. More than 931-858-2446 Watertown inside Wilson County of the Tennessee Civil War Trails program, part of a five-state reservoirs. Don’t miss the observation Main Street and Depot Avenue you’ll find Fairgrounds. 50 structures, The Galley Restaurant: tower at the Visitor Center for a spectacular 615-237-1777 original and trails system that helps visitors explore the Civil 931-858-2424 the home of the “Best Bargains Around.” 945 E. Baddour Pkwy view of the lake and surrounding hillsides. Jim’s trained eye is always on the search replicated, have War through the places that tell its story. The Lebanon Cumberland River in Carthage and the railroads Spend some time here picnicking, camping, for unusual and interesting things, and you 615-443-2626 been brought from their original locations boating, fishing, taking photos and can always find in the county, or built on site, to create throughout Tennessee played a strategic role in observing the wildlife. Stay overnight in something new. a small village, including a one-room the conflict, transporting troops and supplies; the lodging complex or dine at The Galley Jim is the official schoolhouse, a working blacksmith shop, look for markers along the Promised Land Trail, Restaurant located at Edgar Evans Marina. “Mayor of the church, jail, grist mill and more. Open Tues.- and pick up trail brochures at any of the Did You Square,” too — so Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. information centers and many of the museums Know Did You Some of country stop in and say on the route. Learn more at tnvacation.com. music’s biggest stars Know Tennessee ranks No. 1 hello and pick up Tennessee’s Civil War Sesquicentennial have called Smithville a brochure on more things to see and do. among other states in the their home, includ- Did You total number of soldiers commemorates the 150th anniversary of the ? ing Alan Jackson Know Watertown hosts the who fought in the Civil state’s participation in (pictured L) and “Original Mile-Long Yard ? War, reinforcing its the American Civil Aaron Tippin (R). Sale” twice a year reputation as “The Volunteer State” — a War. Tennessee ranks (spring and fall), from nickname earned during the War of 1812. second in the country Retrace route to US-70, 105. Liberty – (L) Liberty holds the distinction ? Main Street along Hwy in number of battle- turn R to continue W on of being the oldest town in DeKalb County. 70 toward Lebanon. Go N on E. Baddour 112. Fort Nashborough – (R) The great city of fields, and presents a US-70W for 5.5 miles. By 1807, it had been laid off in half-acre lots Pkwy., turn L onto Nashville traces its roots to this site on the Turn L onto TN-53, then unique and powerful by its founder, Adam Dale, who arrived in 120 E. Main St. 109. Blue Tomato Market & Café – After E. Main St. At traffic banks of the Cumberland River. In 1780, immediate L onto history to Civil War 1797 from Maryland. Dale, along with John Watertown shopping head over to this favorite circle, continue straight James Robertson W. Main St. Go 0.8 mile 615-237-0065 onto W. Main St. enthusiasts and to pt. 105. and Leonard Fite and probably Stephen Watertown spot featuring fantastic coffee Main St. becomes and a group of curious visitors. Robinson, cut a road and the best US-70W/Lebanon Rd.; early pioneers ® into the Liberty area hot chocolate in follow US-70 for 30.6 established a from Nashville. Dale’s town. Blue Tomato miles to pt. 112. settlement here. friends and relatives also serves up a 170 First Ave. N. This reconstruc- soon followed these variety of unique Nashville tion uses the roads to settle the sandwiches and same building elements as those early learn more about history IN the area. Take your own burgers. The menu forts, built to house the settlers and their PROMISED trail area impromptu driving tour around the historic is always changing, so there’s always a families and protect them from Native houses and buildings. reason to return. Closed Sun. & Mon. American attacks. Open daily, 9 a.m-5 p.m. Return to US-70, turn L to 106. Watertown – Prior to the town’s establish- facebook BEST BURGER EVER!!! Turn R onto Broadway, go 113. Antique Archaeology – (R) End your fan 0.6 mile. Turn R onto continue W on US-70 for ment, this land was an American favorite We’re coming back soon. journey here, at this antique shop owned by 12.7 miles to pt. 106. Revolutionary War grant given to Colonel 10th Ave. N., then L onto Mike Wolf of the popular History Channel’s Charlotte Pk. Go 0.2 mile, Archibald Lytle and his brother William. In From sq., return to US-70, 110. Stardust Drive-In Theater – (L) Relive American Pickers program. It’s full of turn R. Go 1.4 miles, take 1st R onto 11th Ave. N. 1885, the Nashville & Knoxville Railroad the golden age of Road turns L and becomes American treasures turn R onto W. Main St. outdoor movies at built a depot here, making it a business hub Go 0.1 mile, turn L onto Clinton St. and housed in American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham for the area. After a 1903 fire swept through Tennessee Blvd. Go 0.3 this two-screen 1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130 historic Marathon the wooden structures in town, a new miles, turn R onto Purple drive-in. Stardust (Marathon Village) Village, a former Granville: Images of America by Granville Museum, Inc. Tiger Dr. to pt. 110. shows the newest Nashville square, surrounded by brick buildings, was 615-397-0269 car factory dating The Quilts of Tennessee: Images of Domestic Life Prior to 1930 laid out creating 310 Purple Tiger Dr. releases with the back to the early by Bets Ramsey and Merikay Waldvogel Watertown latest technology the current city of 1900s. Touring the Middle Tennessee Backroads by Robert Brandt Watertown. 615-237-0077 of sound and projection. It’s a fun outing for everyone in the family. The Visiting our region helps us preserve and tell You can purchase these at: Amazon.com From US-70, turn R onto 107. Historic Watertown concession stand is stocked with all your our stories — thanks for visiting and no matter Depot St., go 0.1 mile. Square – (R) The drive-in favorites, too. where your travels take you next, we hope Turn R onto E. Main St. last town square on the pioneer spirit of the Promised Land stays to pt. 107. our trail is one of the area’s favorites. Here, with you. Park and walk to the square has changed very little since the pts. 107-109. 26 See Promised Land Trail map on page 14. Find more information at PromisedLandTrail.com. 27