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Readyville MillBuilt in 1812, the Readville Gristmill was purchased in 2006 by Tomm and Martha Brady who had a dream to restore the historic mill and surrounding structures and share them with visitors. The mill is open for breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 8am - 12pm and the gift shop is open until 1pm.
Cannon County CourthouseThe Cannon County Courthouse is an historic building located at Court Square in Woodbury, Tennessee, the seat of Cannon County. It was constructed in 1935 in the Colonial Revival style.
The Birthing TreeLocated on Sparta Street, this tree is named for the number of children born under its shade to parents who were members of wagon trains. The tree now stands at the edge of McMinnville on Highway 70 S East of town. The tree is very large and among the oldest in Tennessee.
Historic Black House The oldest remaining residence in McMinnville was built in 1825 by Jesse Coffee and was distinct in its time due to its exterior brick construction. The Black House, situated on the southeast corner of Main and High streets in the downtown business district, gained the name by which it is best known through the ownership and occupancy of Dr. Thomas Black and his family.
Falcon Rest Mansion & GardensTour, eat, shop or even stay the night at the 1896 Victorian mansion called “Tennessee’s Biltmore” by PBS. It was built by Gorilla Pants manufacturer Clay Faulkner, and some say his friendly ghost remains. Open daily 9-5. Special entertainment for motorcoach groups.
White County Military MuseumLocated in the historic American Legion Building on Liberty Square, the museum takes visitors on a trip across time through heroes and battles. Open weekdays; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
White County FairgroundsEstablished in 1855, the award winning White County Agricultural Fair celerates the good ole' county fair with official opening day ceremonies on Labor Day. Music, mule races, tractor pull and much more.
White County Civil War Gateway Trail MarkerGateway marker located on Courthouse grounds, noting the location of battles, skirmishes, and other Civil War era places of interest in White County.
Rock House State MemorialBuilt between 1835 and 1839 this is famous stage stop and an early American frontier home in Sparta, TN served as a toll house and stagecoach inn along the Wilderness Road, accomodating famous Americans such as Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston and James K. Polk.
Old City CemeteryHistoric Cemetery is the final resting place of Gen. George Gibbs Dibrell, Civil War hero.
Liberty Square in Downtown SpartaHistoric buildings and homes along with many shops and restaurants, art galleries and windows full of antiques make this courthouse square a must see on the trail. It's a perfect mix of hometown flavor and days fone by. Plenty of free parking around the square.
Lester Flatt MemorialUnique monument to Lester Flatt, the grandaddy of Bluegrass, on Liberty Square, downtown Sparta "Bluegrass USA".
Historic Oldham TheatreBefore you leave the square, take a photo in front of the famed Oldham Theatre. Built in the 1930s, its facade makes a great backdrop. Its now used for several annual Liberty Square events.
Coal Miner Railroad Section House MuseumThis museum preserves and displays the history of coal mining in Tennessee and contains coal mining artifacts and memorabilia. The museum could be the last remaining Section House within the State of Tennessee.
Military War Memorial MuseumDisplays include personal items, letters, documents, medals, and artifacts from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Crossville POW Camp, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
Cumberland Homesteads Tower MuseumAs the largest historic district in Tennessee, the Cumberland Homesteads is one of the New Deal Communities built by the Division of Subsistence Homesteads between 1934 and 1938. Discover this unique community, planned by architect, William Stanton with a tour to the Homesteads Tower Museum.
Camp CrossvilleCamp Crossville was a prisoner of war camp during World War II. It housed German and Italian officers beginning in November, 1942 until the close of the war. The original infurmiry building and other remnants of the prisoner camp can still be seen among its current use as the largest 4-H camp in Tennessee.
The Arcade BuildingWhile on the square, you may appreciate a visit to the Arcade Building to the first enclosed shopping mall of its kind in Cookeville.
Monterey Depot MuseumThe Monterey Depot Museum was recently opened to preserve and promote the rich railroad history of the Cumberland Plateau including lines such as the Nashville and Knoxville Railraod, the Tennessee Central Railroad, the Louisville - Nashville Railroad and the Nashville and Eastern Railroad. They provide an assortment of interactive displays and fresh programs that bring the areas railroad history to life.
Fort Blount-Williamsburg SiteFort Blount was a frontier fort and federal outpost located along the Cumberland River in Jackson county.
Cookeville History MuseumThe Cookeville History Museum opened its new location at 40 East Broad Street across from City Hall in the former Respiratory Home Care, Inc. building in April 2007. We are thrilled with our new location and look forward to having you come out and enjoy our community's history exhibited in our new facility. We thank you for your interest and support of the Cookeville History Museum!
Cookeville Depot MuseumOriginally built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot Museum is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and is the heart of Cookeville's historic Westside District.
Algood Methodist ChurchFounded in 1899 in Algood, Tennessee, this Methodist Church is an active participant in the worldwide mission of the United Methodist Church, supporting schools, colleges, hospitals, new churches, national emergencies, foreign missions and overseas relief. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
The Arcade BuildingWhile on the square, you may appreciate a visit to the Arcade Building to the first enclosed shopping mall of its kind in Cookeville.
York InstituteHistoric York Institute in Jamestown, Tenn., was built with funds raised by the famous WWI hero, Sgt. Alvin C. York during the 1920s. The Alvin C. York Institute is currenlty a public high school in Jamestown, Tennessee. It is the only comprehensive secondary school in the United States that is financed and operated by the state government.
Sgt. Alvin C. York State ParkThe Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park, located in Pall Mall, Tennessee, pays tribute to Sgt. Alvin C. York, the backwoods marksman from the mountains of Tennessee who became one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I.
Bunkum Cave/Cordell Hull Birthplace State ParkThis is the birthplace of Cordell Hull Secretary of State during the Roosevelt Administration. He was a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and is known as the Father of the United Nations. The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum is a historic site owned by the State of Tennessee.
Cherry's Grocery Store - 3 Way InAround 1939 Herman and Bethel Gas built a building for a restaurant at the point of three roads converging and leading to Celina, Red Boiling Springs, and Tomkinsville, KY - thus the name, "3-Way In" After a year or two the building was bought by Winnie Cherry and turned into a country grocery store. In the late 1960's William Cherry bought the store from Winnie. It is the only true "country store" remaining in Clay County.
Clay County CourthouseThe Clay County Courthouse was designed by D.L. Dow of Cookeville, TN and was built from bricks using clay that was extracted from the Public Square. The last Clay County government offices moved from this building to anew county government complex in February 2012.
Alpine InstituteFounded by the Virginia minister John Dillard in 1821, Alpine Institute would be burned by both guerrilla fighter in the Civil War and shortly thereafter by the Klu Klux Klan. Years later, in 1880, the school was re-established by the future Tennessee governor, A.H Roberts, and developed into one of Tennessee's most competitive rural schools.
Overton County CourthouseAlmost burned down in 1865, by a band of Confederate Guerrillas from Kentucky, the Overton County Courthouse records were saved and the building still stands, preserving the historic character of Livingston, Tennessee's town square.
Overton County Heritage MuseumThe Overton County Historical Museum is open Thursday and Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm, Friday from 2pm-6pm and is also available for both large and small tour groups upon request. Admission is free, however, donations are gladly accepted.
Granville Museum & Sutton StoreThe Granville Museum tells the story of the riverboat town of Granville, Tennessee. The museum contains a great pictorial display of every aspect of the history of Granville. Many historical items from homes, businesses, schools and the community are on display. The museum features a military, school and music room and a room with furnishings depicting a home in the early 1900's.
Cyclemos Motorcycle MuseumNestled in the middle of Tennessee's most picturesque mountains is the town of Red Boiling Springs, home to Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum - the only motorcycle museum in the state. Every road leading to this quaint little mountain town, known for its historic bed and breakfasts, winds through rich farm land and beautiful mountain ranges.
Battery HillUnion Gen. George Crook and his infantry brigade occupied Carthage, Tennessee in March 1863. To protect the garrison, defend the town, and secure the Cumberland River crossing for troops and supplies, he constructed a small fortification here for an artillery battery.
Smith County Courthouse SquareCarthage’s historic courthouse square was the control center of a major Federal base from 1863 to 1865 in the fight to control the Upper Cumberland River region. When Union Gen. George Crook arrived in Carthage to stay in 1863, he commandeered the courthouse for his headquarters.
Smith County Heritage MuseumThe Smith County Heritage Museum displays the rich history of Smith County, its land, people, and industry. Visitors to the museum will enjoy historical displays, memorabilia, and, facts from Smith County.
Upper FerryAs a major Cumberland River port with three landings, Carthage was strategically important to both Confederate and Union forces. The Upper Ferry and landing was located near the present Corps of Engineer boat ramp near Upper Ferry Road.
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