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ADAMSVILLE
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Sheriff Buford Pusser Home & Museum
342 Pusser Street, Adamsville, TN 38310; (731) 632-4080 or (731) 632-1401; Fax: (731) 632-1779.
Suburban home of the late Buford Pusser, McNairy County’s world famous sheriff featured in the “Walking Tall” movies and television series. Site contains cars, original furnishings, a short video presentation, and a host of memorabilia depicting the life of Sheriff Pusser from childhood through his famed law enforcement career. Open October 1-April 30: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Open May-September: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission.
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ALAMO
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Tennessee Safari Park
637 Conley Road; Alamo, TN 38001; 731-696-4423; (901)734-6005; Fax (731)696-2400; Web Site: www.tennesseesafaripark.com
Located just off Hwy. 412 approximately 16 miles from I-40 Exit 79, Tennessee Safari Park is home to over 60 species of exotic animals. Park includes a 2.5 mile drive-thru and a pet & feed walk-thru zoo nursery. View monkeys, birds, sloths, and other exotic animals and tour a 1850 log cabin original to farm. Open 9 a.m., last car at 6 p.m. Call for seasonal hours.
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BELLS
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Green Frog Pioneer Village & Cotton
Museum of the South
Hwy. 412;
Bells, TN 38006; 731-663-3319; Web
Site:
www.greenfrogtn.com;
E-mail: greenfrog412@yahoo.com
Located 14 miles west of Jackson.
Beginning in 1991 with a donated country
store with an 1840-era log house, Green
Frog has grown to include all the
elements of a rural southern village.
From the simple pioneer homestead to a
country church and blacksmith’s shop,
you can enjoy West Tennessee history in
a beautiful pastoral setting. Stroll
the scenic grounds in the shade of 75
varieties of trees that comprise the
Louise Pearson Memorial Arboretum.
Marvel at the awesome machinery of a
1915 four-stand Continental gin that is
the centerpiece of the Cotton Museum of
the South. Guided tours available with
advance notice. Refresh yourself at Ja
Ja’s with a light meal or homemade ice
cream and gourmet coffee. Look for
seasonal flavors featuring blackberries
and blueberries grown on the family
farm. Create memories by hosting your
special occasion in the lovingly
restored May Chapel and banquet hall.
Perfect for weddings, reunions, and
meetings.
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BOLIVAR
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Bolivar Historic Districts
Hardeman County Chapter, Assn. for Preservation of Tennessee
Antiquities, Hardeman Co. Chamber, P.O. Box 313, Bolivar, TN 38008; (731) 658-6554; Web Site: www.hardemancotn.org
Bolivar is graced with three distinct historic districts. The North Main District contains more than 20 homes ranging in dates from the 1840s to the 1940s representing many architectural styles. Court Square District includes the 1868 Courthouse, as well as one of the only three log courthouses left in the U. S.; Bills-McNeal Historic District contains several outstanding antebellum mansions. Special arrangements for groups welcomed.
Hardeman County Courthouse
Court Square, Bolivar, TN; Hardeman Co. Chamber, P.O. Box 313, Bolivar, TN 38008; (731) 658-6554; Web Site: www.hardemancotn.org
The centerpieces of historic Hardeman County are its courthouses. Its first, built in 1824, is the earliest surviving courthouse in West Tennessee and now serves as the Little Courthouse Museum. The second, burned by Union forces in 1864, was replaced in 1868 by the current Italianate style courthouse.
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BROWNSVILLE
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Brownsville Historic District
Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, 121 W. Main, Brownsville, TN 38012; (731) 772-2193; Fax: (731) 772-2195; E-Mail: brownsvillechamber@newwavecomm.net; Web Site: www.haywoodcountybrownsvillecom
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, this site contains 50 homes and churches along with the College Hill Center. A walking/driving tour tape or CD is available from the Chamber of Commerce.
College Hill Center
P. O. Box 575, 127 N. Grand Ave., Brownsville, TN 38012; (731) 772-4883; Web Site: www.haywoodcountybrownsville.com
Built as Brownsville Baptist Female College in 1851 and then purchased and used from 1911 to 1970 for Haywood County High School. The building was renovated and re-opened in 1990 as the College Hill Center, which houses several museums and a meeting/reception room. The Haywood County Museum traces the heritage and history of the county and its people. Visitors begin with the Indian period and proceed to the present as they travel through eight 25-year segments which display artifacts, documents, photographs and memorabilia of days gone by. Of special note is a display of uniforms from The War Between the States, Spanish-American War, World War I and II, Korean, Vietnam and Desert Storm conflicts. The museum, which encompasses three rooms, includes a sports room dedicated to teams and individuals who have achieved local, state and national recognition. The Abraham Lincoln Collection was a two-generation project of the late Morton Felsenthal and his father, which was left to the citizens of Haywood County in 1982 at Felsenthal’s death. Free admission. Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Mindfield
1 Mindfield Alley, Brownsville, TN 38012; E-Mail:
themindfieldmailbox@gmail.com
"The Mindfield" is the creation and
life's work of Brownsville artist
Billy Tripp. The structure was begun
in 1989 and will continue to evolve
until Billy's death, at which point it
will become the site of his interment.
Included in the network of steel are
individual pieces representing various
events and periods of Billy's life,
especially the death of his father,
Rev. Charles Tripp, in 2002. The
latest addition, a water tower
salvaged from a defunct factory in
Western Kentucky, was dismantled,
transported to Brownsville, and
reconstructed single-handedly be the
artist. It now stands as a memorial to
Billy's parents as well as a
testimonial to his current life, his
belief in the inherent beauty of our
world, and the importance of tolerance
in our communities and governmental
systems. Free admission.
Sleepy John Estes' Home
121 Sunny Hill Cove; Brownsville, TN 38012; (731) 772-2193
Home of one of the world's most famous blues musicians that has been partially reconstructed on site at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center and filled with photographs and momentos of Sleepy John and Brownsville blues men Yank Rachell and Hammie Nixon, who played with Sleepy John Estes.
 West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
I-40 Exit 56, 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Brownsville, TN 38012;
(731) 779-9000; Fax: (731) 779-9001
Learn what there is to see in West Tennessee! Counties in the area have furnished displays to highlight the destinations of the region. Other featured sites in the Center include The West Tennessee Music Museum spotlighting Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Tina Turner and Sleepy John Estes; The Cotton Museum, tracing the history of this important southern crop from 1828 to the present; The Hatchie River Museum, focusing on the fragile watershed of the last unchannelized river in the lower Mississippi River Valley; and the home of Sleepy John Estes. Open Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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CAMDEN
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Birdsong Resort/Marina/Campground/Tennessee River
Freshwater Pearl Museum & Farm
Camden, TN; (731) 584-7880, Reservations: (800) 225-7469; Web Site: www.BirdsongResort.com and www.TennesseeRiverPearls.com
Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside RV Campground is a 58-acre recreational complex lakeside of the scenic Tennessee River’s beautiful Kentucky Lake. Facilities include a 140-covered-slip marina with ship’s store; 65’ x 65’ concrete & lighted launching ramp; boat sales and on-duty factory-trained mechanic; 14 full-housekeeping rental accommodations; concrete RV pads with full-hookups; dump station; grassy area for primitive tent camping; 25’ x 45’ swimming pool; 500-seat open air pavillion with kitchen facilities and showers; recreation/game area; “Pearl of a Tour” featuring the freshwater pearl jewelry showroom, farm, museum and guided tour. The tour consists of a 3-5 hour excursion to the freshwater pearl farm, a visit with a diver, catered shore lunch, trek to Nathan Bedford State Park’s River Folklife Museum. Tour requires reservations, operates April-November; Resort, Marina and Campground business office hours are Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1-4 p.m.; Marina Ship’s Store, camping and cottage registration open 7 days a week from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
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DECATURVILLE
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Brownsport Furnace
Located on Old Furnace Road, a quiet, abandoned rural road, surrounded by the beauties of nature about 13 miles southeast of Decaturville stands the ruins of the Brownsport Furnace, located in an area known as "The Old Coaling". The furnace was a prosperous industry between 1846 and 1878. Brownsport Furnace, was the first hot-blast furnace built in the State of Tennessee, and was for many years one of the largest furnaces in the State. The furnace was used for melting iron ore, the most valuable mineral in Decatur and adjoining counties of Hardin, Wayne, and Henderson. The Brownsport Furnace park offers an interpretive of an old Pig Iron smelting furnace. The park is also host to Decatur County Saddle Club Trail rides and other public use. Come and enjoy the relaxed and peaceful outdoors at the furnace. We have areas to use for company picnics, family outings, church outings etc. For more information or directions, call Decatur County Parks Department at (731) 847-6225.
Carroll Cabin Barrens
A 200-acre natural area located near the Tennessee River in Decatur County, previously owned by Weyerhaeuser Company and designated as a natural area in 2002. Carroll Cabin Barrens is a series of dramatic Silurian aged limestone glades and barrens. Directions: From Interstate 40, exit at U.S. Hwy 69/641 (exit #126). Continue south through Parsons (crossing Hwy 412) and Decaturville (crossing Hwy 100). From the 4-way stop at Hwy 100, go approximately 11 miles. Turn left on Bob's Landing Road and continue for about 1.5 miles then turn right on Smith Gravel Pit Road. The natural area is on the right hand side of the road after the first curve to the left. For more information, call Decatur County Parks Department at (731) 847-6225.
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GRAND JUNCTION
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 National Bird Dog Museum, Field Trial Hall of Fame
& Wildlife Heritage Center
505 W. Hwy. 57, P.O. Box 774, Grand Junction, TN 38039;
(731) 764-2058; Fax: (731) 764-3004; E-Mail: sportdog@bellsouth.net; Web Site: birddogfoundation.com
Recognizing over 40 breeds of bird dogs, the museum features numerous exhibits, sporting dog art, wildlife murals, artifacts, historical objects, a collection of game birds and wildlife specimens, gift shop and more. Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.1-4 p.m.
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HALLS/LAUDERDALE COUNTY
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The Veterans' Museum
100 Veterans' Drive; Halls, TN 38040; (731)836-7400; E-mail: vetmuseumhalls@bellsouth.net; Web Site: www.dyaab.us
Located off I-40 Exit 79, this 8,900 sq.ft. museum is located on the site of the former WWII B-17 Training Facility known as THE DYERSBURG ARMY AIR BASE, which was operational from 1942 through 1945. The location itself is a rich and unforgettable piece of history, but the Museum demonstrates how the facility affected the daily lives of those who lived in the area as well as its military history. In addition to complete WWI and WWII exhibits, displays on Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm are under development. Military vehicles, uniforms, videos, and individual tours will give all generations an opportunity to look at history personally. Three murals that were painted on the base by Ernie Berke provide a look at other aspects of base life. Additional WWI paintings are also on exhibit. Includes a gift shop, area lending library, research library and archives. Average tour time is 2 hours. Open 2-5 p.m. Sat-Tues. and by appointment. Donations accepted.
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HUMBOLDT/GIBSON COUNTY
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Humboldt Chamber of Commerce
1200 Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343 (731) 784-1842 Fax: (731) 784-1573; E-Mail: jim@humboldttnchamber.org; Web Site: www.humboldttnchamber.org
For the past 100 years, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has served the citizens and businesses of Humboldt with dedication and leadership in economic growth and community development. Since 1934, the Chamber has coordinated the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival (www.wtsf.org), one of the premier attractions in Tennessee each spring, usually held the first full week in May. In addition to the Festival, Humboldt is home to the highly acclaimed West Tennessee Regional Art Center (www.wtrac.tn.org), displaying art work from local, regional and nationally known artists. Also located in the same building with the Chamber and the Art Center is the Strawberry Festival Museum, housing a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from Humboldt's grandeur history that dates back to the early 19th century. Come and visit Humboldt .."Our hometown...Your hometown".
West Tennessee Regional Art Center
1200 Main Street; Humboldt, TN 38343; (731) 784-1787; E-Mail: wtrac@aeneas.net; Web Site: www.wtrac.tn.org
Opened in 1994 in Humboldt’s restored former City Hall building, the West Tennessee Regional Art Center takes pride in being Tennessee’s only permanent fine arts museum between Nashville and Memphis. The permanent collection was donated by Dr. Benjamin and Gertrude Caldwell for the purpose of cultural education for people of all ages throughout West Tennessee. Oil paintings, sculpture, watercolor paintings, drawings, prints and lithographs, pastels, and silk-screens comprise the Caldwell Collection. The Downstairs Galleries provide a changing showcase for works by regional artists. In addition, WTRAC offers guided tours and hands-on art activities for children. Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm. Admission fee (Caldwell Collection): $2.00
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JACKSON
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Bemis Mill Village Museum
2 North Missouri Street, Jackson, TN 38301; (731)424-0739; Website: www. Bemishistory.org
Opening 2008, the Museum, located in the historic and rehabilitated Bemis Theater/Auditorium, contains exhibits and memorabilia portraying the story of Bemis, TN, a cotton mill town forged out of the cotton fields in 1900 by Judson Moss Bemis.
 Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
30 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN 38305; (731) 668-1222; Contact: Lawrence and Norma Taylor; Web Site: www.caseyjones.com
Tour the historic 1890s home of America's most legendary railroad hero...Casey Jones. Climb aboard an original steam locomotive and view a collection of railroad artifacts, model railroad exhibits and the Casey Jones Train Store. Train buffs of all ages will enjoy this slice of America's railroad history. Open daily (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas)...9am-5pm and 9am-8pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. Seconds off Interstate 40 Exit 80A south. Small admission. Self guided tour. Group rates available for schools, tours.
 Casey Jones Village/Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store Restaurant
I-40 at Exit 80A, 56 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN 38305; (731) 668-1223; Web Site: www.caseyjones.com Email: CaseyJonesTn@yahoo.com
All aboard for family fun at one of Tennessee's Top 10 Travel Attractions featuring the famous Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store Restaurant serving 3 delicious Southern buffets daily, beautiful 1890's Ice Cream Parlor & Fudge Shop, 6,000 square foot Gift and Confectionery Shop and the charming Old Country Store To Go Neighborhood Market....all accented with more than 15,000 antiques on display. Casey Jones Village also includes the Historic Casey Jones Home and Train Store, the Casey Jones Outdoor Amphitheatre and the Shoppes of Casey Jones Village and a Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee Information Center. Open daily (with the exclusion of Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas). Group rates available by calling 1-800-748-9588 ext. 147. Ongoing events include Senior Citizens Night every Tuesday, Jackson Area Plectral Society Club Jams featuring bluegrass and gospel music every Thursday night from April to October, the Gospel Supper Club every 1st Thursday, the Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus every third Tuesday, and the Songwriter's Depot every 4th Thursday. Y'all come!
Century Farm Winery
1548 Lower Brownsville Road; Jackson, TN 38301; (731)424-7437; E-mail: wine@centuryfarmwinery.com; Web Site: www.centuryfarmwinery.com
Located 1.8 miles off I-40 Exit 74, Century Farm Winery is a family owned and operated working farm that has been in the O'Cain family for 150 years. Tour the winery and vineyard, taste delicious wines and enjoy tranquil country life style. Wines include Red Muscadine, White Muscadin, Cayuga, Traminette, Norton (Cynthiana) and Blackberry. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Classic Bowl
730 Arlington Ave., Jackson, TN 38301; (731) 422-6666
Bowling, pool, and arcade games. Open 7 days a week - Mon 5-10 p.m.; Tues 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs 5-10 p.m.; Fri 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun 2-10 p.m.
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art
118 East Lafayette St, Downtown
Jackson, TN 38301; (731)423-9708; Web Site: www.dicksongallery.com
A multicultural fine art gallery located
in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.
Exhibiting emerging and professional,
contemporary, folk, and fun artists and
artisans. Some of the things that
Dickson Gallery customers can expect to
see are original works by many of West
Tennessee's finest, hand sculpted
jewelry, wood works, pottery, glass
works, metal works, one-of-a-kind
greeting cards, oil, acrylic, and
watercolor paintings. Our artists’ works
will not only stimulate your mind, but
also your soul. We invite customers to
come on in, linger and enjoy the unique
works of art that West Tennessee has to
offer. Directions: From I-40 take exit
82a, go South on Highland Ave to
Downtown Jackson. Turn Left (East) onto
E. Lafayette St. Approx. one-half block
on the right. Free admission.
Gallery Hours: Tues- Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Discovery Museum
315 E. Lafayette; Jackson, TN 38301; 731-267-4883
Exhibits including the history of Jackson and its heritage as well as displays by local businesses and schools including hands-on children’s exhibits in science, technology, art and history.
Electro Chalybeate Well
604 S. Royal Street, Downtown Jackson.
In the late 1800's workers discovered a vast underground river of mineral water while constructing Jackson's first modern waterworks. The "miracle" spring, known for its curative powers, quickly became a regional landmark and gathering place. In 1980, the City of Jackson took steps to showcase the ever-flowing fountain of mineral water by building an 1800's-style gazebo and park for residents and visitors to enjoy. Free admission. Open 7 days a week.
International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame & Museum
105 N Church Street, Jackson, TN 38301; (731) 423-5440; Fax: (731) 427-8560; E-Mail: rock@rockabillyhall.org; Web Site: www.rockabillyhall.org
The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame And Museum is a resource center dedicated to preserving and promoting Rock-A-Billy Music. The Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers of the music while the Museum displays the memorabilia reflecting it's heritage. Downtown Jackson, call for hours. Rock-A-Billy
Music Festival featuring the pioneers and the developing artists of Rock-A-Billy
Music held in August.
Jackson Bowling & Skating Family Fun Center
59 Bowling Drive; Jackson, TN 38305; (731)668-2695; Fax (731)668-4022; E-Mail: akim@jacksonbowling.com; Web Site: www.jacksonbowling.com
40,000 sq.ft. 36 lane bowling center, 20,000 sq.ft. skating rink with 16,000 watts of sound, 18 holes of mini-golf, video arcade, virtual roller coaster, batting cages, karaoke lounge, go karts, and CoCo Bay Dance Club. Something for the whole family! Open seven days a week, Sun.-Thur. 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; Fri., Sat., 12 p.m.-3 a.m.
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Depot and Railroad Museum
582 South Royal Street, Jackson, TN 38301; (731) 425-8223; Fax: (731) 425-8682; E-Mail: thedepot@cityofjackson.net; Web Site: www.cityofjackson.net
From Hwy. 45 By-Pass, go one block east of main Post Office to South Royal and turn right. A restored turn-of-the-century depot featuring a museum, Amtrak dining car and two cabooses. An elaborate model railroad display reflects Jackson’s history as West Tennessee’s railroad hub. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Old Medina Winery
2894 Old Medina Rd.; Jackson, TN 38305; (731) 256-1400; Fax: (731) 256-1753; E-mail conrad@oldmedinawineclub.com; Web Site: www.oldmedinawinery.com
Located at exit 83 on I-40 in Jackson, TN which is the heart of West Tennessee. Our tasting room is open daily with free tasting and warm smiles. Enjoy your friends and our wines on our spacious patio for a slower pace atmosphere. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Salem Cemetery Battlefield
Cotton Grove Road, Jackson, TN 38305; (731) 424-1279; Fax: (731) 664-2486; Web Site: www.salemcemeterybattlefield.com
On the morning of Dec. 19, 1862, at Salem Cemetery on Cotton Grove Road, approximately 1,500 Confederate cavalry, along with Freeman’s Battery with three pieces of artillery under the command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, clashed in a 2 hour battle with about 1,000 Federals under the command of Col. Adolph Englemann. The exact number of casualties is unknown, but it is estimated that Confederate losses were 65 killed, wounded, or missing. Federal losses were 2 killed and 15 wounded. Gen. Forrest had achieved his objective of pinning down the Federals behind their fortifications in Jackson, thus freeing him to make raids against the Federal rail and communication lines. Salem Cemetery Battlefield has a welcome center, 5 monuments, a battle map, inlay and flagpole. The Cemetery is the resting place of Adam Huntsman, who defeated Davy Crockett in 1836 for a position in Congress, causing Davy to go to the Alamo. Self-guided tour with easy access off I-40. Take Exit 85 South and follow signs. The battle site is open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
 West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
(731) 988-JAXX; E-Mail: fun@diamondjaxx.com; Web Site: www.diamondjaxx.com
The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx invite you and your family for a night of affordable family fun and entertainment. For less than $5.00 per person, you can enjoy one of the best entertainment venues that West Tennessee has to offer. Pringles Park boasts the new First Tennessee Picnic Pavilion that is great for hosting company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and much, much more. Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more, which includes a welcome on our new Jumbo-Tron video scoreboard. Every fan that comes through the turnstile will receive a free souvenir program and some of the best on-field entertainment that Minor League baseball has to offer. Pringles Park has been home to some current Major League greats such as Mark Prior, Carlos Zambrano, Kyle Farnsworth, Juan Cruz and Corey Patterson. Make your plans today to see the
Seattle Mariners of tomorrow play for your West Tenn Diamond Jaxx.
West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex
250 BancorpSouth Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305; 1-800-941-2415; E-mail: sportsplex@cityofjackson.net; Website: www.jacksonsportsplex.com
New baseball and softball facility that encompasses approximately 70 acres adjacent to Pringles Park, home of Jackson's minor league
Seattle Mariners affiliate, the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx.
The facility includes a total of 17
fields used for regional and national
baseball and softball tournaments.
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LEXINGTON
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Beech River Cultural Center and Museum
26 Broad St., Lexington, TN 38351; (731) 967-0306
This museum focuses on the area’s reformation through the paleo area up to the end of World War II (includes World War I, the Civil War, Korean Conflict and Vietnam Vets displays.) There are exhibits depicting life of early settlers and a life sized scale of a cabin built with the logs of the first homestead in Henderson County. Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m.
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MEDON / DENMARK AREA
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Big Black Creek Historical Association
Guided tours of historical sites within the Big Black Creek Historical Area of western Madison and eastern Haywood Counties including the communities of Woodland, Leighton, Denmark, and Mercer. Sites include Woodland Baptist Church and Denmark Presbyterian Church, both on the National Register of Historic Places, various cemeteries including a Confederate burial trench at Hays Chapel, homestead sites, Leighton and Booker Knob School, Britton Lane Battlefield, Estanaula Landing on the Hatchie River, Denmark, Mercer and Big Black Creek. Tours tailored to your interests and schedule. For more information, call 731-427-7897 or 731-668-1070.
Britton Lane Battlefield Park
Located near Jackson, TN; Mailing address: 4707 Steam Mill Ferry Rd., Medon, TN 38356; (731) 935-2209; E-Mail: jnweaver@usit.net; Web Site: www.brittonlane1862.madison.tn.us
Restored Civil War log cabin, used as field hospital by both the Blue and the Grey during the bloody four hour Battle of Britton Lane which occurred Sept. 1, 1862. Cabin is located on part of the original battlefield. A stately monument marks the mass grave of Confederate soldiers. Free admission. Take Exit 76 off I-40, follow Hwy. 223 through Denmark. Turn left on Britton Lane Road. Look for signs. Approximately 10 miles from I-40.
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PARKER'S CROSSROADS
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Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield
Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield Assn., P. O. Box 1861, Parker’s Crossroads, TN 38388; Web Site: www.parkerscrossroads.com
Site of the famous Dec. 31, 1862 battle by Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Battlefield Association provides a free self-guided tour brochure available at the nearby Log Cabin Information Center (I-40 Exit 108). Tour takes approximately one hour. Guided tours are available for groups by appointment.
Parker's Crossroads Music Highway
Amphitheatre
Hwy. 22; Parkers Crossroads, TN
38388; (731)968-1191; Web Site:
www.parkerscrossroads.com.
3 seasons of live performances 1/2 mile
north of I-40 Exit 108 on Hwy. 22
at Parkers Crossroads City Park.
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PARSONS
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Parsons & Greater Area Historical Museum
535 Tennessee Ave South; P.O. Box 128; Parsons, TN 38363-0128; (731) 847-6358; Fax (731) 847-9272; Web Site: www.cityofparsons.com
From the earliest days and the first settlers to current times, the Parsons Historical Museum draws from the past to tell future generations the story of our hopes and dreams, our progress and achievements. Featuring exhibits depicting the geological and human history of the region reflecting on the influence of the Tennessee River, the Railroads, Regional Commerce, Educational Institutions, and the people that helped build the diverse culture now in the region. The genealogy room, with a computer link to multiple national reference resources, in house reference library of local history and collection of oral histories gathered from some of Decatur County’s oldest residents is an incredible storehouse of information. Incorporated into the new municipal building, and full of neat slices of Parsons past, we think it will be interesting to visit, no matter where you're from.
Parsons Visual Arts Gallery
535 Tennessee Ave South; P.O. Box 128; Parsons, TN 38363-0128; (731) 847-6358; Fax (731) 847-9272; Web Site: www.cityofparsons.com
Featuring original art by local and regional artists in oil, water color, and acrylic. Framed original artwork and selected prints for sale.
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The Pickwick Belle
Pickwick Landing State Resort Park;
Pickwick Dam, TN 38365; Toll Free
877-936 BELLE; E-mail
tanya@pickwickbelle.com; Web
Site:
www.pickwickbelle.com
Come join us as we cruise beautiful
Pickwick Lake and the majestic Tennessee
River an authentic paddle wheel
riverboat. Charter a new experience for
the whole family, enjoy a romantic
dinner cruise, plan a family reunion,
celebrate a wedding, host a party, hold
a corporate event or off-site meeting.
The possibilities are endless and all
available here on the South’s sparkling
gem, The Pickwick Belle. See website
for more cruise details.
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PINSON
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 Pinson Mounds State Park
460 Ozier Road, Pinson, TN 38366; (731) 988-5614;
Web Site: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/pinson
Area consists of at least 15 earthen mounds on over 1,100 acres. Facilities include a modern museum, picnic shelters, playground, six miles of hiking trails with a boardwalk along the Forked Deer River and a 32-person group camp for overnight stay. Park grounds open until dusk daily. Museum hours are: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. See the Great Outdoors section for more information.
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SAVANNAH
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 Tennessee River Museum
495 Main Street, Savannah, TN 38372; (800) 552-3866; Web Site: www.tourhardincounty.org
Located in downtown Savannah, the museum has displays of paleontology, archeology, war on the river, and the steamboat era from the Tennessee River. On display are items from the gunboats “Cario,” “Shiloh,” “New Johnsonville,” the steamboat “City of Florence” and other items concerning the river and its influence on the heritage of the Tennessee Valley. World famous “Shiloh Effigy Pipe” is the central display item. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission.
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SCOTTS HILL
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Historic Doe Creek School & Cemetery
2330 Doe Creek Rd; Scotts Hill, TN
38374
Located 3 miles south of Scotts Hill on
Doe Creek Rd, the site contains what is
believed to be one of the oldest, if not
the oldest, still standing one room
school in the state. It was constructed
from hand-hewn popular logs. It dates
back to the mid-1800s. Several Union and
confederate soldiers are buried in the
cemetery. The school has newly been
renovated and is hoped be placed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
For info contact: Scotts Hill City Hall
@ (731)549-3175.
Scotts Hill Heritage Collection
85 Hwy 14 South; Scotts Hill, TN 38374;
(731) 549-3175; Fax (731) 549-2344
Opening Spring of 2008 - Collection of
Historic Photographs and historic finds
on display, in lobby of city hall,
depicting Scotts Hill Street Scenes from
1890s to 1970s. Some items are on loan
from local individuals that depict
tidbits of history of the area. Some
items are held on rotating basis.
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SELMER
The McNairy County Historical Museum
114 North Third Street, Selmer, TN 38375; (731) 646-0018
The historic Ritz Theater Building provides the perfect showplace to display items of the county’s history. The Museum has a unique layout with a large center gallery that displays various aspects of life in the early McNairy County. There are seven side rooms that offer a different way of viewing the history of the county. There are the School Room, the Civil War Room, the Church Room, the Healing Arts Room, and the Business and Agriculture Rooms. Come spend the afternoon and journey back to the good old days. Museum hours are Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., other times by appointment. Groups are welcome and the museum is handicapped accessible. |
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Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark
Shiloh National Military Park, Hwy. 22, 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road (between Highway Tennessee 57 and US 64), Shiloh, TN 38376; (731) 689-5696
Located on the bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, the Shiloh Indian National Historic Landmark is the largest late prehistoric Mississippian mound in the Tennessee River Valley, and one of the largest mound groups of the National Park Service in the country. The famed Shiloh Effigy Pipe was discovered here in the 1890s and is currently on display in the Tennessee River Museum in downtown Savannah.
 Shiloh National Military Park
1055 Pittsburg Landing Road (Highway 22 between Tennessee 57 and US 64), Shiloh, TN 38376; (731) 689-5696; Web Site: www.nps.gov/shil
For two days, April 6 and 7, 1862, Civil War troops clashed in the fields and woods near Pittsburg Landing in the first major battle in the war&Mac226;s western theater. When the battle ended, General Grant had pushed Southern troops back to their base at Corinth, Miss. The battlefield features 152 monuments, 229 cannons, and more than 450 historic tablets. The battlefield tour starts at the visitor center where exhibits and a brief film provide an introduction to the battle. The Visitor Center/museum/bookstore are open every day, except December 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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