July 13, 2009
South Central Tennessee Tourism Association Update – Visit us on line at www.sctta.net It is time to get outside – take the family fishing (if you have ever wanted to know how to fly fish now is the time – just call Tim’s Flies & Outfitters to schedule a lesson at www.timsfliesandlies.com) or canoeing don’t be20afraid and we have many different outfitters on the Buffalo, Elk or Duck River. We have many wonderful bike trails, hiking trails or driving routes – so don’t let the summer pass you by without you getting to enjoy many of the wonderful things we have right near your home. Another idea - check out www.tnspiritsandwinetrail.com for directions and see how easy it is to visit several in one day.
Bedford County
Don’t miss the Bedford County Fair on July 20-25th E2 for more information call 931-684-0239
Visit our town square in Shelbyville and check out Antiques, Art & Collectibles Mall – located at 123 S. Side Sq, Shelbyville, TN. Independent dealers offer merchandise from authentic period antiques to creative art objects for more information visit www.antiquesarts collectibles.com.
Coffee County
Aug. 2009: International Food Fair and Coffee Perk Off Aug. 17th 2009 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Manchester/Coffee County Conference Center
While in the area check out Beans Creek Winery right off I-24 at exit 111 – free wine t asting and take a tour. Feel free to check out their website and see what events or music they might have going on www.beanscreekwinery.com. If you aren’t interested in wine you might be interested in local art – You can always find something at the Foothill Crafts Gift Shop located at 418 Woodbury Hwy 53, Manchester. You can find everything from basketry, pottery, woodworking, needlework and more.20For more information call 931-728-9236
Franklin County
Looking for something different to do – Come out to the Montana Drive In – located at 10251 Tullahoma Hwy – Estill Springs, TN 3 screen theater. Movies under the stars and double features every night! Concessions – for information on what movies are playing this week you can call 931-649-3454 or visit www.montanadrivein.com. You might be in the mood to shop and eat so come to Winchester and check out San Miguel Coffee Company located at 18 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. Live music Friday nights and free wi-fi and you can walk down the street to Hammer’s and shop till you drop.
Giles County Upcoming
Red Carpet Horse Show of the South July 25 at the Giles County Agri-Park!
Hickman County
Come out and visit the historic downtown of Centerville, you can learn more about Minnie Pearl. In Hic kman County we have more springs and scenic waterfalls than in any other Middle TN county. Take a visit down the Natchez Trace Wine Tour – you can stop by Grinder’s Switch Winery, get back on Trace and get off in Hohenwald and visit Keg Springs Winery and Amber Falls Winery – all 3 can be visited in the same day. You may find you love all of them and would like to stay overnight. We can handle that too.
Lawrence County
While you are in Lawrenceburg – check out the Cherokee and David Crockett Museum on the square! It is free a nd the kids will love what they get to see and feel while learning our history. Travel down Highway 64 (David Crockett Parkway) it will take you thru Lawrence, Wayne, Giles, Lincoln and Franklin county – you will see over 100 sites to eat, sleep and enjoy.
Lewis County
Amber Falls Winery & Cellars – located at 794 Ridgetop Road, Hampshire, TN 38461 – 931-285-0088 - Live Music Schedule – Friday’s “After Five Alive” (5 pm – 8 pm)
July 17, 2009 – Kenny Durham, July 24th – Tim Charron, July 31 – Donnie Fritts and Scott Boyer, August 7 – Matt Roy, August 14 – Mitch Mann, August 21 – Tim Charron, August 28th – Cool Blue.
Saturday Music (3:30 pm – 7:30 pm) – July 18th – Randy Janoski, July 25th – Upstairs Monday, August 1 – Timeline Band, August 15 – Cool Blue, August 22 – Donnie Fritts and Scott Boyer, August 29th – Mitch Mann
Lincoln County
Marshall County
July 24-25th 33rd Annual Truck and Tractor Pull Lions Memorial Sportsplex in Chapel Hill 7:00 PM 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive trucks – Super stock tractors Unlimited modified dragster tractors – the ever popular mini-rod dragster tractors General admission – Adults $20 per night, children 6-11 - $10 per night under six free w/paying adult Reserved Seating $25 per night or $45 for 2-night package.
Maury County
July 11-17 1861 Athenaeum Girls’ School The Athenaeum 931.381.4822
July 25 Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club Horse Show, Open Horse Show Horse Arena at MC Park , Jan Crutcher 931.380.9023
Moore County
July 18 Tennessee Walking Horse Show
Aug. 8 Spotted Saddle Horse Show
Your Tennessee visit won’t be complete until you experience the Historic Lynchburg Jack Daniel’s Distillery and the Downtown Square – Shopping, Tours, Carriage Rides,=2 0Lodging, Food, Museums and More.. Open 7 days a week – for more information visit us at www.lynchburgtn.com or call 931-759-4111.
Perry County
Buffalo River Music Festival - Lobelville, Tennessee – July 18 Main Street Music Park Lobelville Tennessee – FREE Admission – Free Kiddie rides All Day – Music Starts at 5:00 PM – Concessions by Perry County Rescue Squad – Come out and hear some great music by: Brooks Brothers will be performing at the free concert Saturday, July 18th! So get a sneak preview of their tale nt, with Perry County’s own Hugh Waddell playing drums. Tomorrow morning (Wednesday, July 15), He will be playing drums with the talented, teenage Brooks Brothers on Channel 17’s (FOX) local Tennessee Morning’s TV program @ 8:30ish, Hugh has been working feverishly on producing the Buffalo River Music Fest in Lobelville on Saturday, complete with free kiddy rides, free antique trolley rides, and great music John Richards, Kathy DuMont, Blind Lemon Pledge, Billy “Yeah, He’s John’s Brother” Prine, The Golden Girls (featuring Buddy the Dog), Perry County’ s McDonald Craig and others.
Wayne County
Are you in the mood to go horseback riding – well then what is holding you back? Check out Green River Stables located in Waynesboro, TN. They are open 7 days a week and offer horse boar ding, private guided tours, private riding lessons, horse day rentals, outdoor arena, birthday parties and more. Call 931-722-7002 for more information. Step off the beaten path and enjoy our wood s, water and wildlife – Visit the city of Collinwood, City of Clifton or the City of Waynesboro. We have plenty of outdoor adventures for everyone horseback riding, canoeing, camping, swimming, fishing and more.. visit www.waynecountychamber.org for more information.
